I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With
Chapter 896 - Chapter 896 Strike Again

Chapter 896: Strike Again Chapter 896: Strike Again Editor: Atlas Studios The port was very lively, and there were many people outside.

In the past, when everyone heard that the pirates were here, they would flee with all their might.

Now, people were rushing over from all directions.

Some of them were even carrying poles, kitchen knives, and other things.

The port was crowded with people.

The bold ones even dared to stand by the sea and shout at the pirates on the sea.

Mu Yangling squeezed in under the guards’ protection.

When she saw this scene, she couldn’t help but frown.

“Why are there so many commoners here?” The guard was a head taller than Mu Yangling.

He stood on his tiptoes to take a look and said, “Don’t worry.

Those pirates are stopped outside the port.

They’re very far away and the cannons are out of the range.

They won’t hurt the people.

The navy probably didn’t disperse them because of this.” “Considering the people of Guangdong don’t have enough confidence in the navy, Zhou Zhou probably wants to use this to re-establish the prestige of the navy.” Another guard guessed.

Mu Yangling didn’t say anything else.

Instead, she also watched the commotion.

Many people were discussing enthusiastically if the navy would send the pirates packing back to their hometown.

However, most of the topics were biased towards whether the maritime ban would be lifted.

Some people even lowered their voices and said, “Many people have starved to death at the Willow Tree Workshop recently.

If His Highness lifts the maritime ban, countless lives will be saved.” “Shh, stop talking nonsense.

The junior officer said long ago that we’re not allowed to discuss the Willow Tree Workshop.

If Magistrate Fan finds out, Governor YuaEUR|” “What’s there to be afraid of?

He can’t even protect himself now.

He will definitely not be in charge of the taxes next year.” Although he said that, that person did not dare to discuss further.

He even looked around worriedly.

Mu Yangling lowered her eyes.

Seeing as the commoners were so afraid of him, it seemed that Yu Cheng was highly problematic and had a huge impact.

Seeing that the pirates and sailors in the sea had not made a move for a long time and were far away, Mu Yangling could not hear what they were saying or see what they were doing clearly, so she asked curiously, “What are they doing?” At that moment, Pedro was also asking his lieutenant, Raul, “What are they doing?” “My lord, I believe they are resisting us.” Raul said with certainty.

Weren’t those people putting up a resistance by brandishing their weapons?

Pedro’s expression was very ugly.

He put down the telescope and said in a low voice, “Let’s go back.” “My lord, are we not going to save our warriors?” Pedro looked at the five ships that were eyeing them covetously and said in a low voice, “Do you think we have the ability to save them?

Let’s talk to those yellow monkeys.

They can sneak into Guangzhou City and find out what happened there and why the Han people suddenly became tough on us.” Then, he said angrily, “Victor must have done something.

Otherwise, why would the Han people change their attitude overnight?

In the past, their legs went weak when they saw us.

Now, they actually dare to point their cannons at us.” Pedro was personally conferred the title of the Earl by the King of Portugal.

He occasionally traveled to Nanyang and came here from there.

As the Han people were rich, he liked this place very much.

His clan needed him to contribute gold, silver, jewelry, tea, satin, and other luxury items.

That was why he stayed here as a colonizer, and he needed to transport the things here back to his motherland.

Ever since he came here, he had been successful.

This was the first time he had suffered such a huge failure, having lost three-fifths of his men at once.

This was simply unbearable.

Moreover, he did not believe that the usually weak Han people had the ability to deal them with a severe blow, so he came to investigate with the goal of intimidating them and finding out the truth.

Who knew that not only did the Han navy mobilize five ships all at once, but they also had civilians standing on the shore against them?

This was not right at all.

Recently, he had only robbed the sea merchants coming and going, not the Han people.

They should be targeting those yellow monkeys instead.

Unfortunately, their appearances were completely different.

Unless they disguised themselves as Western itinerant merchants, they would not be able to blend into Guangzhou City.

However, the Western itinerant merchants had an official document, whereas they didn’t.

Once they were investigated, they would be exposed.

They had already lost many warriors.

Even his most capable assistant, Victor, was dead.

He definitely couldn’t lose any more of his companions again, so he could only send those greedy yellow monkeys.

Pedro said, “Let’s go.” Raul gave the order to retreat.

The moment their ship moved, the navy on the opposite side noticed it.

They quickly reported, “General, they have retreated!” Zhou Zhou narrowed his eyes and asked, “How many more cannonballs do we have?” “Three were seized, and two have yet to be returned.” Zhou Zhou rolled his eyes and said, “Move them all up and get the archers to prepare.

Later, we’ll quietly follow behind them and shoot them a few times when we’re a little further away.” The soldier was dumbfounded.

“General, will we provoke them again by doing this?” “What’s there to be afraid of?

Since they’ve retreated, it means that they feel fear.

If they’re fearful, they won’t be able to act freely.” Zhou Zhou gritted his teeth and said, “The commoners are calling our navy cowards.

Only when His Highness is around can we afford to be this unyielding.

Brothers, are our truly cowardly?” As soon as Zhou Zhou said this, the soldiers straightened their backs and shouted firmly, “No!” “Then let’s let the people of Guangzhou watch!” Although Zhou Zhou was not experienced, he had fought a few naval battles with Assistant Commander Wang.

Soon, the four ships formed a team and slowly followed the two pirate ships.

As for the Zhou family’s ship, it floated alone at sea.

As there were no cannons on the ship, this boat could not come along.

When the people on the shore saw that the ship was gradually getting further and further away, they were a little disappointed and wanted to go back.

Unexpectedly, a loud bang suddenly shocked everyone.

Everyone turned around and saw that there was a fight on the sea, making them let out an excited cry.

Mu Yangling narrowed her eyes and smiled at the guard.

“This Zhou Zhou really knows how to seize the opportunity.” The guard asked worriedly, “Your Highness, will the navy be alright?” “The pirates retreated first, which means that they’re afraid.

By showing fear, they’ve already lost.

As long as Zhou Zhou boosts the morale of his soldiers, we won’t lose.

Sometimes, when fighting a war, confidence determines the outcome!” This was the first time in Zhou Zhou’s life that he had taken the initiative to attack the pirates.

Wanting to show off in front of Qi Haoran, he naturally went all out.

Meanwhile, the soldiers of the navy were also fighting with all their might.

The navy soldiers were recruited locally.

Which of them didn’t have relatives and friends who died at the hands of pirates?

Which of their family didn’t migrate away from the shore because of pirates?

As soon as they thought of this, everyone’s chest burned with anger.

After the cannons, they deployed catapults and threw stones at the other party with all the strength they could muster.

Pedro shouted angrily.

However, the other party was far away and not within the range of the firearms.

He wanted to sail back, but he was afraid of their cannons.

Although they also had cannons on their ship, they did not have many cannonballs.

The fact that the other party had dropped three cannonballs at once meant that they did not lack cannoballs.

Because he was not sure of their strength, Pedro could only order, “Retreat immediately!

Quick!” Zhou Zhou chased after them for a distance.

Watching as they left, he waved his hand to stop the ships and said, “Don’t chase after a desperate enemy.

Let’s go back.”