amaotonovel Chapter 420 Yue Peng Reorganizes the Han Army
Chapter 420 Yue Peng Reorganizes the Han Army
As Guo Bo steadily stepped onto the gunwale of his ship, a middle-aged man in a classic robe with a composed face approached him and inquired in a low voice: "How is the matter progressing? Is there any way for us to load and unload the cargo ahead of time so that we can gain the upper hand?"
Guo Bo smiled smugly and replied confidently, "Don't worry, I have a good relationship with the bosses at this dock. We already agreed that this matter wouldn't be a problem. However, regarding the freight, could you prepay a small amount, so I can feel more at ease?"
The middle-aged man looked at Guo Bo with a gloomy gaze: "Didn't we agree that you would pay 30% upfront, and the rest would be given to you when we arrive in Fusang?"
Seeing that the other party had no room for negotiation, Guo Bo could only stop talking about the freight and turn around to arrange for the sailors on the ship to prepare for loading and unloading the cargo.
On another silent ship not far away, a cold gaze quietly locked onto them, like a hawk in the dark night, until Guo Bo and the middle-aged man disappeared into the depths of the cabin before slowly withdrawing.
Time passed quietly, and after about half a cup of tea's time, Guo Bo's boat, guided by the Han soldiers, slowly sailed towards an empty dock. The moment the boat gently touched the dock, Guo Bo skillfully tossed a heavy bag of silver coins to the soldier in charge, who remained calm and collected, as if it were all perfectly natural, and silently pocketed the coins.
Guo Bo quickly directed the sailors on the ship, who skillfully unloaded the cargo from the gangplank and steadily passed it to the personnel on shore. As the cargo was transferred one by one, the deck gradually became empty. Then, the sailors got busy again, carrying the urgently needed fresh water and various supplies onto the ship.
Just as the tense and orderly loading and unloading operation was about to come to a successful conclusion, a cloud of dust suddenly rose in the distance, and a team of more than a dozen Han soldiers rushed towards them like an arrow released from a bow, breaking the tranquility of the seaside.
On the dock, a soldier stepped forward, trying to stop the uninvited guests: "Halt! Which unit do you belong to? How dare you barge into such an important dock area?"
Before the words were even finished, a loud thud resounded, seemingly shaking the very air. The soldiers who had tried to stop them were sent sprawling to the ground like kites with broken strings, thanks to a powerful side kick from the leading officer. The officer, his eyes sharp, rifle in hand, scanned the surroundings, his voice booming like a bell: "The Han State Intelligence Service is on official business. All unrelated personnel, please clear the way immediately!"
The words "Intelligence Department" weighed heavily on the hearts of every Han soldier present, like an invisible boulder. They knew all too well that the agents of the Intelligence Department were all exceptionally skilled and acted with unpredictable secrecy, not to be trifled with. Thus, those soldiers who had initially wanted to stand up for their comrades hesitated involuntarily, ultimately choosing wisely to keep their distance and observe the situation.
At this moment, Guo Bo, who was on the ship, heard the commotion and came out to check. When he heard the words "Intelligence Department," his face turned deathly pale.
The middle-aged man whispered to one of his men, "Tell the brothers that if things change, we should try to get away first and then meet up in Gwangju North City."
The dozen or so elite soldiers from the intelligence department strode confidently aboard Guo Bo's ship. The leading officer, with a calm expression and a deep, authoritative voice, asked Guo Bo, "Will you hand it over voluntarily, or will we search it for you?"
Guo Bo feigned ignorance, a sly glint in his eyes, and asked, pretending not to understand, "Sir, what treasure are you looking for?"
Upon hearing this, the leading officer's lips curled into a barely perceptible cold smile, and he then gave a brief order to the soldiers beside him: "Start searching! Search thoroughly!"
Soon, a soldier found cannon parts packed in wooden crates in a corner of the ship's hold, along with a considerable number of cannonballs. Further down in the hold, they discovered ammunition crates filled with bullets, and the markings on them indicated they belonged to the Han army.
Upon seeing this, Guo Bo collapsed to the ground, knowing he was finished.
Just then, a soldier who was searching suddenly shouted, "Who goes there?"
"Bah!"
With a gunshot, the Han soldier was shot in the chest, and bright red blood quickly flowed down his uniform.
The officer in charge shouted, "There are enemies on board! Be careful!"
Just then, Xu Hu, who was in charge of the camp at the dock, arrived with his men. Upon hearing the gunshots, he quickly drew his sidearm and ordered his soldiers to surround Guo Bo's ship.
The intelligence officer, concealed behind a wooden crate, spoke with a voice that resonated throughout the dock, carrying an undeniable authority: "Wanyan Zhitu, surrender! You are surrounded by our forces, and even that hidden stronghold in the northern part of Guangzhou has been wiped out. Your escape route is now cut off!"
These words struck Wanyan Zhitu like a hammer blow, causing him to sigh inwardly. He knew all too well that every step of his meticulously planned operation had failed. He couldn't help but wonder how the Han intelligence department had managed to track his movements so accurately, like a hawk locking onto its prey in the dark, when the entire operation had been so flawless.
Just as he was racking his brains for a way to break through, he suddenly felt a cold touch on the back of his head, and a gun was silently pressed against the back of his head.
"Boss, we're really sorry. The conditions offered by the Han people were too tempting, and we had no choice."
Upon hearing that voice, Wanyan Zhitu immediately knew who had betrayed him. Helpless, he could only sigh heavily, decisively discard his weapon, and then slowly rise from his hiding place, his figure appearing particularly heavy in the dim light.
Xu Hu reacted swiftly, immediately ordering his soldiers to restrain Wanyan Zhitu and his group. He then approached the intelligence officer, his expression humble yet tinged with self-reproach: "I have failed in my duty of discipline, resulting in this incident. I humbly request that you punish me, sir."
The intelligence officer's face was frosty, and his voice was as cold as a penetrating wind: "Your dereliction of duty will be judged by your superiors, but I will record your merit in leading your troops to the rescue in the report. Battalion Commander Xu, I hope you will be more cautious in your future actions."
After speaking, he left with Wanyan Zhitu and the others, leaving behind a mess at the dock and the follow-up matters to be properly handled by Xu Hu.
After a thorough interrogation, a detailed report was presented to Emperor Li Zhen of the Han Kingdom, who read it carefully.
It turned out that the Fusang Weiguo personnel bribed a Han Guo officer to smuggle a batch of weapons to Fusang Weiguo. Little did they know that they had been spotted by Han Guo intelligence from the very beginning of the transaction and were caught red-handed at the Gwangju dock.
Li Zhen gently handed the heavy intelligence report to Yue Peng, who had just returned from Guangzhou, his eyes filled with a meaningful look: "Read it carefully yourself. After all, this matter happened within your jurisdiction."
Yue Peng took the report and flipped through it page by page. His face gradually darkened, and his resentment was palpable. He clenched his fists, his voice low and firm: "This subordinate will immediately begin to formulate a plan, vowing to launch a thorough purge throughout the entire army, vowing to wipe out those parasites lurking in the body of the Han Kingdom!"