All good things must come to an end. Early the next morning, Ang Lee first sent Princess Angel and her entourage off the island. Then, he left behind a thousand vanguard troops and personally led all the navy troops towards Malacca. They were about to face the largest group of pirates in the sea trade route. Ang Lee was both nervous and excited.
After attacking the pirate forces twice in a row, Ang Lee gathered five thousand surrendered pirates. The vanguard troops had been expanded to five thousand men. With these men and horses, it would be much easier to eliminate the pirates behind. As long as it was a dangerous mission, it would be enough to leave it to them.
In addition to flattening the road, consolidating the areas under their control was also a very important task. For this reason, Ang Lee must persuade the imperial court to build counties established by the Tang Empire in the important areas along the route. He must also send officials to these areas, maintain a considerable number of troops and horses, and maintain long-term contact. Otherwise, Ang Lee's painstaking efforts to build the passage would become meaningless.
Yazhou was already the territory of the Tang Empire. It was a very reliable southern base. In the future, the elite navy of the Tang Empire should be stationed at the southernmost tip of Yazhou to reinforce the Silk Road on the sea at any time.
In addition, Lin Island and Chao Island, which had been captured along the way, were two very important areas. They must all be established as counties to maintain the safety of these areas.
Ang Lee's next step was to attack Malacca and launch the final attack on the largest group of pirates. After capturing Malacca, the Tang Empire should have Malacca in their pocket. In addition, the Dragon Tooth Gate between Malacca and Chao Island was also a very important strategic location that must be captured immediately.
In this way, Chao Island, Dragon Tooth Gate, and Malacca would form a beautiful chain of pearls, completely controlling this important area and making it difficult for the pirate forces to encroach on this place. This would ensure the safety of the merchant ships coming and going and prosper this road of wealth.
Sitting on the command deck of the ship, Ang Lee looked at the distant coastline and his mind wandered. When he parted with Princess Angel in the morning, he didn't feel much, but now he missed her a little.
"Alang, the soy milk and poached eggs are ready. Eat them while they're hot!"
Yun'er served breakfast and stood by the side to serve.
Li An was exhausted from the previous night and was now sleepy and exhausted. He should have stayed in the cabin to rest, but he hadn't had the time to eat breakfast and was more or less hungry. Thus, he stayed outside to enjoy the scenery and eat breakfast while he was at it.
"It's so lonely to eat breakfast alone. Yun 'er, sit down and eat with me!"
Ang Lee sighed.
For the past few days, Ang Lee had been dining with Princess Angel. Now that he was alone, he was indeed very lonely and a little uncomfortable.
"Alang, Yun'er is already full. I can't eat anymore."
Yun'er said.
"If you can't eat, then sit down and accompany me. Sit down! There's no need to stand. There are no outsiders here. "
Ang Lee said.
Seeing Yun'er sitting beside him, Ang Lee's mood improved a little. He finished his breakfast one bite at a time and then returned to the cabin to sleep.
Ang Lee slept for an entire day. When he woke up, it was already dusk. However, there were bright electric lights in the cabin, so he couldn't sense the situation outside and didn't know what time it was outside.
"Alang, you're awake! Dinner is ready. I'll bring it to you now. "
Seeing that Ang Lee had woken up, the beauty hurriedly said.
Ang Lee nodded and lifted the curtain to take a look. It was really dusk. It was already dark outside and the water was red from the setting sun. It was very beautiful.
"I've been sleeping for an entire day. My head is so heavy!"
This was the first time Ang Lee felt a headache. After so many years, he had never felt this way. This meant that his body was no longer in its best condition. This was a warning to him.
"These days have been too crazy. It must be because I'm too tired. I have to pay attention to rest."
Ang Lee muttered to himself.
Soon, the fragrant food was served. Yun'er and the beauty stood by the side to wait on him.
"Sit down and eat with me. After eating, you can go back! I don't need you to serve me tonight. "
Ang Lee said seriously.
The two girls looked at each other and quickly sat down to accompany Ang Lee to eat.
"Alang, this is a great supplement."
Yun'er placed a long and round guy in Ang Lee's bowl.
Ang Lee glanced at it and said with a smile, "Alang has been too tired these days. I'll let you enjoy this great supplement! Three days, Alang has to abstain from sex for at least three days. "
"Hehe!"
The two girls smiled. Their eyes were filled with deep meaning.
"Assistant Minister Li, there's a message from the front. Please take a look."
Ang Lee had just finished eating when the news came from the front.
Ang Lee took the letter and looked at it. The corner of his mouth revealed a smug smile.
Waving his hand to let Yun'er and the beauty leave, Ang Lee walked out of the cabin alone and went outside to breathe fresh air.
After stretching his waist, Ang Lee felt an indescribable comfortable feeling all over his body. His head that was still groggy just now became very clear at this moment. He was also much more energetic and even unconsciously became hard. However, since he had already said that he would abstain from sex for three days, Ang Lee still had to do it. He absolutely could not go back on his words.
"Big Brother, I heard that Wang Liu sent a letter back. How is the situation?"
Li Feiyu had just finished eating and ran out when he heard the news.
Ang Lee handed the letter over and said excitedly, "Everything is going smoothly. It's even smoother than we expected. Now, Black Wolf firmly believes in Wang Liu's words. Right now, he is intensely preparing for his birthday and waiting for Wolf One to attend the birthday banquet."
"Big Brother, this is really great. As long as Wolf One personally arrives in Malacca, Black Wolf will believe Wang Liu's words more and relax his vigilance. We can also take advantage of this and take down all the leaders of Black Wolf's group."
Li Feiyu said excitedly.
Ang Lee nodded and said, "That's right! Things are going too smoothly. It's time for Wolf One to take action. Someone, go and invite Wolf One. This official wants to deploy the mission. "
"Yes."
A soldier quickly brought Wolf One and several of his trusted subordinates over.
"Assistant Minister Li, what can I do for you?"
Wolf One was still a criminal. He and his core subordinates had committed the most serious crimes. Therefore, their freedom was greatly restricted, far less than those ordinary pirates. Moreover, those pirates would be regarded as accomplices under duress and their punishment was very light.
Ang Lee winked at Li Feiyu and asked him to give the letter to Wolf One.
"Wang Liu has successfully gained Black Wolf's trust. So, Assistant Minister Li's plan can be carried out soon."
Wolf One roughly knew Ang Lee's plan, but he didn't know much about the details.
Ang Lee nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, this official's plan can be carried out now. And you guys are the key to this plan. As long as you cooperate with the Tang dynasty's army to take down Black Wolf, I'll give you a great merit and give you the opportunity to command the Vanguard Battalion."
Wolf One nodded and said, "Apart from cooperating with Assistant Minister Li, we don't seem to have a better choice. Tell me! What do you want us to do? "
Ang Lee and Li Feiyu looked at each other and said with a smile, "Our plan is very simple. You and several of your trusted subordinates will lead 500 soldiers of our army into Malacca. Most of them will be soldiers of the Vanguard Battalion under Black Wolf's command, so it won't be easy to be found out. You have a special identity, so leading 500 guards shouldn't be too much. Black Wolf won't suspect you. After seeing Black Wolf, you and all of your subordinates don't need to do anything except eat, drink, and have fun. Only in this way can you completely dispel Black Wolf's suspicion."
"That's all right. Then, how do we catch Black Wolf?"
A small pirate leader was eager to make a contribution, so he didn't wait for Ang Lee to finish his words and interrupted.
Ang Lee smiled and said, "That's easy. On the day of Black Wolf's birthday, all of the famous people who collude with pirates around Malacca will basically go to celebrate his birthday. At that time, everyone will be drunk and the defense of Malacca will be at its weakest. You and your 500 men will choose this time to take action and control the pirate leader Black Wolf as well as all the other leaders who come to celebrate his birthday. Then, your mission will be completed."
"Assistant Minister Li, this is too dangerous. Black Wolf has 20,000 to 30,000 men under his command, and at least half of them are around Malacca. How can our 500 men resist the attack of 10,000 men? I'm afraid we won't be able to control Black Wolf."
Lang Yi said worriedly.
"What's there to be afraid of? As long as you launch a surprise attack and place a blade on Black Wolf's neck, the other pirates won't dare to move. Besides, Assistant Minister Li has already considered everything before sending you on this mission. After you start the operation, our elite troops will immediately force their way to Malacca and join up with you."
Li Feiyu reprimanded impatiently.
"So that's how it is. I understand. Assistant Minister Li, give me a specific time! At that time, I will lead 500 men to attack and wipe out all the famous people in one fell swoop. "
Lang Yi agreed in a domineering manner.
"Black Wolf's birthday celebration will definitely be held for a long time. Let's choose it to be held at midnight. Once midnight arrives, we will act on time. Our reinforcements will act together with you. Remember, you must capture Black Wolf. It's best if you capture all the leaders."
Ang Lee said seriously.
Lang Yi nodded and said, "Assistant Minister Li, please rest assured. For my own future, I will take action on time and capture Black Wolf."
Ang Lee nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand. "Well, Lang Yi, you start preparing immediately! Six pirate ships are ready. We will set off in half an hour. Fei Yu, tell 500 men to start preparing immediately. "
"Yes, understood."
Lang Yi and Li Feiyu accepted the order and went to prepare separately.
On the way back to the cabin, a pirate leader asked, "My King, are you really going to listen to Assistant Minister Li's order and betray the Black King? After all, you are sworn brothers. Won't this affect your reputation? "
"Shut up. I am no longer a king now. I am a prisoner."
Lang Yi glared at his subordinate angrily and said angrily, "What brothers? We are just fair-weather friends. For so many years, we and Black Wolf are like brothers on the surface, but in private, we have suffered a lot from him. The best and fattest meat always belongs to them. On New Year's Day and festivals, we have to show our filial piety to them. But what has he ever given me, a brother? Nothing. I have always treated him like an ancestor. I am worried that if he is unhappy, he will send troops to attack us. You all know that we hoard food and fodder in the caves on the island, not to guard against the Tang Army, but to guard against Black Wolf. After so many years, I have had enough."
"My King is right. The reason why Black Wolf treats us as brothers is that he wants to use us. He always gets more benefits, but we do most of the hard work. I have already disliked him for a long time, but I didn't dare to say anything because he has many troops. Now, the strength of the Tang Army's navy is far superior to that of Black Wolf. As long as they launch an attack, the troops under Black Wolf's command will not be enough to fight back. As the saying goes, a wise man submits to circumstances. We must submit to circumstances. We must submit to circumstances."
One of the leaders said fawningly.
"Yes! My King, we have seen the combat effectiveness of the Tang Army. It is too powerful. We can't resist it at all. The tens of thousands of people under Black Wolf's command are not enough to fill the gaps between the Tang Army's teeth. If we follow the Tang Army, we will have a good life. It's just that the military discipline is too strict. I am afraid that we will not be as free as pirates! "
Another pirate sighed.
"What are you talking about? We are now prisoners. Except for those who have been killed, more than 3,000 of our brothers have become soldiers of the Tang Army's Vanguard Battalion. We have no other choice. Even if we have to climb a mountain of swords or plunge into a sea of fire, we can't refuse. We can only do as Assistant Minister Li said. We have no other choice. I hope he can keep his word and forgive our sins and let us redeem ourselves. "
Wolf One said helplessly.
"My King, don't worry. I don't think Assistant Minister Li will lie to us. Look at those officers in the Vanguard Battalion. Aren't they all small pirates under White Wolf? Since they can be put in an important position, why can't we? "
A small pirate saw his future from the officers in the Vanguard Battalion.
Wolf One nodded and said, "That's right. As long as we can make contributions to the Tang Army, we will not be put in a difficult position. Maybe we can be generals in the future. I heard that many of the generals in the Tang Dynasty's army used to be bandits in the mountains. What they did was similar to what we did. But they still became generals, didn't they? Therefore, we can't be half-hearted. We must do our best to complete the task given by Assistant Minister Li and capture Black Wolf and all the other leaders. Only in this way can we have a foothold in the Vanguard Battalion of the Tang Army, make contributions step by step in the future, and finally become admirable generals of the Tang Dynasty. "
"Yes, my King. We will all listen to you."
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