Chapter 002 The Slanting Sun of a Prosperous Era

A dog looks down on people

The servants surged chaotically towards their young master, but at that moment, Yang Xin, like a rampaging rhinoceros, suddenly began to sprint along the bridge, quickly crashing through their midst and reaching the opposite bank. It was only then that the gunfire from the city wall rang out once more, but at a distance of over 50 meters, the shots from several matchlock guns wasted their bullets in vain. Including the officers who had rushed out from the city, everyone could only watch helplessly as Yang Xin dashed into the bustling dock, disappearing like a leaf among countless others in the thronging crowd. At that moment, the gunfire from the city wall rang out again, but at a distance of over 50 meters, the shots from several matchlock guns wasted their bullets in vain. Including the officers who had rushed out from the city, everyone could only watch helplessly as Yang Xin dashed into the bustling dock, disappearing like a leaf among countless others in the thronging crowd. However, the officer had no time to concern himself with him; in fact, this unfortunate officer was wiping cold sweat, facing the furious reprimand of the steward as if he were scolding a son!

The shouts suddenly erupted chaotically at the dock

The city gate ahead is closing

The Tianjin Wei City of the Ming Dynasty

The sailors immediately became chaotic

Four soldiers on the city wall were aiming at him with ancient matchlocks. In the next moment, he sprang up like a leaping leopard, and in the instant the gunfire erupted, he reached the city gate, with bullets kicking up dust behind him

Moreover, it is still during the late Ming period, after all, when even matchlock guns had emerged

This is a time travel!

Then ... ...

This fact is not pleasant at all

He wanted to go over and support, but as soon as he took half a step, he fell onto the deck amidst the surging waves.

Then he just watched in disbelief as Yang Xin opened the unlatched city gate

The tide has risen

The roar from behind suddenly erupted

Yang Xin's perspective suddenly became clear

But at the moment of exiting the hole, he quickly retracted back.

Yang Xin turned around and smiled

Suddenly, gunfire erupted overhead

It seems that the chaotic times have not yet begun. On this major artery of the empire, cargo ships laden with grain continue to flow incessantly. The boatmen shout their chants with full vigor, and the faces of the merchants do not display the panic that typically accompanies the onset of turmoil. Even the officials and soldiers remain leisurely and relaxed.

However, it would be entirely unwise to get into a quarrel over a few words, as one cannot predict whether this beggar will return with a group of beggars to cause trouble

The sailor who mocked him became furious

Canal Dock

He then sighed and said

Yangcun, Yangliuqing, and Yangfenggang

He is somewhat deficient in calcium

The two half-closed city gates were blocked by a large cart, and four soldiers pushing the gates cursed as they simultaneously thrust their rifles backward. Yang Xin immediately lowered his head, using the large cart as cover, and slipped through the four rifles, suddenly appearing in front of the soldier who was obstructing his path. Before the latter could react, he delivered a powerful punch.

Let it be a journey through time!

Put it down!

Yang Xinyi spoke sternly and with conviction

Armed servants stand guard on both sides

The three endpoints of the tidal wave in Tianjin

The sailors were in disarray, all rushing towards the gourd hanging by the side of the ship, but the surging waves instantly submerged two of the fallen into the depths below

However, those bullets and arrows all fell behind Yang Xin; his speed was too fast. The soldiers ultimately needed a moment to react, and it is difficult to aim at someone moving over ten meters per second. The flintlock musket has a delay in firing, and the speed of arrows is limited. Unless it is a head-on attack, it is hard to hit. The officer stared in disbelief at this scene, as if he could hardly believe his eyes. Even when Yang Xin, who had entered the doorway, turned back to smile and wave at him, he still made a gesture as if to wipe his eyes.

The shout from above suddenly rang out

Laughter came from beside me

Tianjin Wei City

Late Ming

Yang Xin immediately turned his head and saw a young girl excitedly walking out of the cabin

Before him stood countless towering masts, with ancient wooden ships moored in the calm river waters, their numbers so vast that they could be described as innumerable. These inland vessels, bearing the marks of time, were crowded together along the riverbank like those in the Philadelphia shipyard during World War II. To the right was a river fork, where a large river flowed southeast, with larger ships, clearly of a higher class, also crowding the banks. However, to the west of the river fork, the narrowed waterway veered northward, where wooden sailboats were proceeding in single file along this channel

The river water pushed up by the sea and the river water flowing down due to the terrain collide in this famous estuary, rapidly generating surging waves that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. The water then splits into two currents: one pushes the cargo boats on the North Canal forward, carrying them all the way to the North Warehouse, and even as far as Yangcun; the other sweeps across the South Canal, capable of reaching as far as Yangliuqing.

The young master has broken his leg

There, a dashing young gentleman, surrounded by a dozen servants, was staring in astonishment at him, when suddenly a bullet shot out from within the door, striking the young gentleman's steed. The white stallion let out a mournful cry and reared up, causing the young gentleman to be thrown off his horse. Nearby, a figure who appeared to be the steward immediately let out an angry shout

Gunfire also rang out simultaneously

Yang Xin peered in with a sense of glee at the misfortune of others

He raised his head and looked at the wooden bridge over the moat with a hint of apology

The setting sun is infinitely beautiful, yet it is merely close to dusk

The tide cannot surpass the three Yangs

Let go

The soldier fell backward, screaming in agony

He took a deep breath and said

Gongbei Gate

At least, they are not easy to provoke for outsiders

He said

The officer stood there with a pale face, and with Yang Xin's vision, he could even see the cold sweat subtly appearing on his face

Yang Xin silently raised his head and looked at a merchant ship docked nearby. It was a passenger ship, with small cabin-like rooms at the back, and an old steward observing coldly in front of the cabin door

Yang Xin quickly took cover in front of a city gate, and immediately behind him, bullets struck the iron-clad oak board.

Yang Xin, seizing the opportunity amidst the chaos, swiftly squeezed through the city gate under the furious gaze of the officer who was separated from him by a handcart

The officer said with a sneer from behind

Miss

He raised his head in astonishment

Dressed in a bright canary yellow, she held a small hand fan in her hand, her youthful and charming face filled with a gaze of surprise as she looked out at the surging waves approaching. It is said that such a magnificent scene of rivers and seas colliding is indeed very attractive to those who have never seen it before, but when she found herself in the midst of such natural power, it turned into a complete tragedy. The moment she stepped out of the cabin, the tumultuous waves swept in, crashing against the passenger ship, causing the entire vessel to be suddenly lifted upwards. The graceful girl let out a scream, her small hand fan flying out of her grasp, and her whole body followed suit, soaring into the air...

Yang Xin let out a roar

Unaware of all this, Yang Xin ran wildly forward on a chaotic street, accompanied by the sound of drums echoing behind him

Quick, save the person

You worthless creature

Then as you wish

Then the two individuals simultaneously rolled into the river.

The waves stirred up by the collision of rivers and seas quickly created a scene of panic on the Southern Canal, with the murky spray resembling a cavalry charge, sweeping across the not overly wide river surface... All the vessels docked at the wharves were violently rocking in these waves...

However, at this moment, his appearance was indeed a sight to behold, with several pieces of tattered burlap stitched together to form his clothing, which was rotten in many places and could easily be described as rags. ... He had a prominent scar on his face, worn-out straw sandals on his feet, and his entire body was covered in dirt, topped off with a head of disheveled hair that looked as if it had been rolled in felt ...

A sudden scream was heard

Yang Xin raised his head and looked to the right, where he saw the white line of two currents colliding head-on at the confluence of the three rivers, shifting forward.

Yang Xin said

He instinctively pounced at the fastest speed, followed immediately by a bullet striking ahead

Yang Xin immediately turned around and looked at the three large characters above the main city gate

The old butler exclaimed.

Yang Xin jumped directly onto a cart filled with goods, casually grabbing the spear aimed at him. With the force of the soldier's attempt to reclaim it, he leaped to the side of the soldier and raised his leg, driving his knee into the soldier's abdomen. The soldier bent over in pain, and the spear fell into Yang Xin's hands. With one hand, Yang Xin swung the spear and struck to the right, while the officer raised his sword to block. Yang Xin then reversed his grip and threw the spear to the other side, which immediately pierced into the belly of the horse pulling the cart. The horse let out a mournful cry and surged forward, causing several soldiers to hurriedly dodge out of the way

The sailor beside him immediately grabbed him, and they could tell from his accent that he was from the south. Although Yang Xin looked like a typical beggar, being a beggar did not mean he was easy to provoke

The most pressing question now is how one should survive in this era

Yang Xin leaped forward, propelled by his anger and grief, soaring past the large cart, and landed outside the city gate. Without hesitation, he got up and continued to sprint forward with wild abandon

Run, why don't you run!

Suddenly, he sprinted forward at full speed

After speaking, he leaped into the river.

However, he still has a chance. This city is very prosperous, with many people entering and exiting through the city gates. Various vehicles and livestock, along with pedestrians, create a crowded scene, making it difficult to close the city gates. Moreover, his speed is astonishingly fast, even surpassing that of professional athletes' sprints, exceeding ten meters per second, allowing him to cover a distance of only two or three hundred meters in the blink of an eye

Scattered to the point of being unable to withstand a blow

The culprit washed his face while watching the myriad of sails competing before him

A beggar is trying to recite poetry like others

It is evident that the officer is in serious trouble

The pedestrians trapped at the city gate were screaming in unison

Hurry and save the person!

Because the four matchlock guns on the opposite city wall were waiting for him, along with several bows and even a few three-barreled guns. However, the roads within the city wall were quite clear, as the merchants trapped inside had wisely split to the sides, and this enclosed semicircular area was spacious enough.

An officer, accompanied by a dozen soldiers, cursed amidst the chaos as he pushed aside those blocking the way and swiftly moved forward to intercept.

Miss, return to the cabin quickly

He sighed

Several sailors on the deck were teasing him

The local beggar leaders indeed cannot provoke the true gentry, but bullying a few traveling merchants from other places is still quite easy, as they are all organized. The situation at the Tianjin docks is chaotic, with various local shipping gangs, the newly risen Luo sect, smuggling groups nurtured by local gentry, and even the beggar gang, which can be said to be a mix of all sorts of people. Although these foreign ships are not easy to deal with, they are actually organized into groups. The sailors belong to specific shipping gangs, usually traveling in groups of a dozen ships, and when it comes to a fight, a single command can mobilize hundreds of armed men. The situation at the Tianjin docks is chaotic, with various local shipping gangs, the newly risen Luo sect, smuggling groups nurtured by local gentry, and even the beggar gang, which can be said to be a mix of all sorts of people. Although these foreign ships are not easy to deal with, they are actually organized into groups. The sailors belong to specific shipping gangs, usually traveling in groups of a dozen ships, and when it comes to a fight, a single command can mobilize hundreds of armed men