novelhk Chapter 128 Thank you for your contributions to the development of surgical procedures.
Chapter 128 Thank you for your contributions to the development of surgical procedures.
"That's amazing!"
"So this is the Blood Flag Army? They're really impressive!"
Xie Si and the people, in their small boats and hiding behind the rocks, were equally shocked, even forgetting to row.
Although they followed the protagonist, they were actually unsure of themselves.
Since the ship is not on land, personal bravery is not important, especially since the enemy is the notorious pirate Cheung Po Tsai.
I wasn't really sure about it.
But there was no other way; they had had enough of the oppression on land and couldn't survive there anymore.
Having finally found such a righteous army, of course they had to hold on tight, or rather, this was their only hope for survival!
But what they saw before them completely overturned their understanding.
With just two large ships, they utterly defeated a fierce pirate fleet!
"Long live the Blood Flag Army!"
Someone shouted first, and then a frenzied cheer erupted from the small boat.
Everyone was filled with excitement and ecstasy.
The Blood Flag Army is so powerful, they have no reason to be afraid!
Just then.
The sound of gunfire abruptly stopped.
The cheers then paused.
Everyone stared in astonishment at the two nearly intact Blood Flag Army ships, then at the two pirate ships still floating on the water, which had lost all ability to resist, and they were puzzled.
Xie Si immediately looked toward the mainmast of the Blood Flag.
A new banner is being raised.
"It's an order to seize the ship!"
His heart pounded, his blood rushed to his head, and he abruptly stood up, shouting at the surrounding small boats:
"Brothers! Charge! Help our ship capture those two pirate ships!"
"Let the captain see we're not cowards either! It's time to prove ourselves!"
The people on the small boat were already encouraged and their hearts were filled with excitement.
Now that they had received the signal, they frantically rowed their boats, and more than a dozen small boats shot towards the battlefield like arrows released from a bow.
Although they rowed quickly, they were ultimately no match for the large ship.
By the time they approached, panting heavily, the battle was already over.
The Blood Flag Army soldiers had already boarded the ship, subdued and tied up the remaining pirates one by one, and quickly took control of the deck.
The flying ape was forced to the center of the deck with its arms twisted behind its back.
He struggled to lift his head and look at the people boarding the ship.
Short clothes, yellow skin, black eyes... clearly a Han Chinese!
His pupils constricted sharply, and he cried out in alarm:
"You...you're not foreigners?! Then how come your cannons...your ships...are so powerful?!"
Chen Wen stepped off the Blood Flag ship onto the pirate ship via the gangplank.
Looking at the disheveled flying ape, he sneered:
"Open your dog eyes and take a good look! Those standing in front of you are all Han Chinese!"
"Back then, when Zheng He led his massive fleet on seven voyages to the Western Ocean, his banners commanded respect from all nations, and his power spread across the world, those foreigners were only just beginning to learn shipbuilding!"
Flying Ape shuddered, his gaze involuntarily sweeping over the Blood Flag Army soldiers who were busy on the deck.
Then he suddenly stared back at Chen Wen.
He was then horrified to discover that not only was the imposing leader in front of him short-haired.
All the Blood Flag Army soldiers around had extremely short hair!
You should know that the Qing Dynasty's rule was "keep your hair or lose your head!"
He had seen and even robbed short-haired fake foreigners before, but a group with such short hair and such formidable skills... he had never heard of such a thing!
Extreme shock even overwhelmed his fear; his voice trembled with disbelief and disbelief.
"Who...who are you people?!"
Chen Wen remained calm:
"Blood Flag Army".
"Blood Flag Army?!" Upon hearing this name, Flying Ape shuddered violently, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.
"You're the legendary Blood Flag Army, the ones who killed high-ranking government officials and foreigners?!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Shirong, Liang Kuan, and the others couldn't help but show a hint of smugness on their faces.
They looked at each other and straightened their backs even more.
It seems their reputation has spread!
Flying Ape and the other pirates were completely terrified.
These pirates usually bullied merchant ships, extorted money from fishing villages, and occasionally played hide-and-seek with the navy.
But deep down, he both hated and feared the imperial court, especially the foreigners.
I would never dare to confront them head-on.
But the people in front of us are truly ruthless characters who kill officials and rebel, and even behead foreigners without hesitation!
His legs went weak, and he immediately kowtowed and begged for mercy:
"Hero! Valiant warrior! Spare my life! I... I've long heard of the Blood Flag Army's formidable reputation!"
I've admired him for a long time!
"Actually, we were forced into becoming pirates. We've long wanted to overthrow the Qing Dynasty and destroy the foreigners! We beg you heroes to take us in! We are willing to bring our brothers and serve you like slaves!"
Chen Wen looked at him, a cold smile playing on his lips:
"OK."
Lin Shirong, Liang Kuan, and the others didn't show any surprise on their faces.
Before they set off, Chen Wen had told them that they were too few people and that they would need more manpower to deal with the entire city.
Although they utterly despise pirates, they now need power, and those who should be incorporated must be incorporated.
Upon hearing this, the flying ape felt relieved and was about to express its loyalty again.
Chen Wen then changed the subject:
"Since you're willing to join us, here's a mission for you. Do you dare to accept it?"
Flying Ape quickly patted his chest:
"I dare! I definitely dare! Just give the order, boss!"
Chen Wen looked at him and said directly:
"It's simple. You take your men, pretend you're fleeing back, go back to Cheung Po Tsai's lair, and find a way to lure Cheung Yu Lin, Dan Yan Ying, and the other influential leaders out."
Flying Ape's heart skipped a beat.
This is forcing him to go back and harm his own brother... no, his former brother.
But then he thought, this person actually wants to let him go back?
This is a tremendous opportunity!
Even if you send two people to follow and monitor him, once you get to the island, which is his territory, he has plenty of ways to escape or even retaliate!
His face immediately lit up with ecstasy and gratitude:
"Don't worry, boss! Leave this to me! I'll definitely lure those thieves out for you!"
A smile also appeared on Chen Wen's face:
"Great! Flying Ape, thank you for your contributions to the development of surgical techniques in China!"
"Huh?" The Flying Ape was completely dumbfounded.
He agreed to be an inside agent, what does that have to do with the development of any surgery?
And what exactly does surgery mean?
He looked up blankly:
"Boss... what do you mean by that?"
Chen Wen looked at him calmly:
"You see, you've just pledged allegiance, so your loyalty can't be guaranteed immediately. You understand that, right?"
Flying Ape's heart tightened, and he quickly swore an oath:
"I understand! I understand! But I absolutely submit sincerely!"
"I believe you." Chen Wen nodded. "But we're doing something that could cost us our lives, so we need to have an extra layer of security, right?"
The Flying Ape swallowed hard.
"Yes...yes...Boss, you can send someone back to the island with me to keep an eye on me!"
Chen Wen shook his head:
"That's too much trouble. Having a new face around you all of a sudden will easily arouse suspicion, which would only harm you. That's not good."
Flying Ape broke out in a cold sweat:
"Then...then is the boss going to poison me? To control me with poison?"
"That method is too crude, and there's no such miraculous poison," Chen Wen denied again, his tone calm. "I have a better way."