Steel Dynasty - Chapter 230

[Chapter 230 Team]

“How is it possible? What my brother hates most is the Japanese pirates. How could he obey the Japanese pirates? You are talking nonsense!”

Luluo shouted.

Seeing Lu Luo’s sad look, Yue Yun’s tone softened. He suddenly tore open his chest, and a long scar spread from his chest to his abdomen.

He said: “Your brother cut this knife with a Japanese sword from the Japanese country. Would I lie to you?”

“How is that possible?” Luluo shook her head, tears falling down.

The old woman sighed, “Qiu’er, your brother’s temperament has changed drastically since you sold yourself. We didn’t expect that he would eventually join the Japanese pirates. Now when people in the village mention him, they all hate him.”

Luluo became even more sad after hearing this. Suddenly he ran out crying.

Yue Yun stood up and wanted to chase him out, but he hesitated and sat down. Now this Lu Luo was the maid next to King Qi.

I wanted to bring Lu Luo back to look for relatives, but I didn’t expect such a result. Xiao Ming was a little helpless. He said: “Yue Yun, go back and visit the surrounding fishing villages and try to find as many young people with good water skills as possible.”

“Yes, Your Highness.” Yue Yun stood up excitedly, and then helped his mother out of the government office.

After Yue Yun left, Yang Chengye said: “Your Highness, is it really appropriate to deal with Yue Yun like this? If this happens, other private salt traders will be even more bold.”

Yang Chengye had been silent just now, but now he couldn’t help but say.

“Private salt dealers must also distinguish between doing it intentionally and doing it out of necessity. Of course, we must severely crack down on those who make huge profits by selling illegal salt, but we must also take appropriate measures against ordinary people like Yue Yun who take risks for the sake of the village’s livelihood. Think about it, and the king is just hiring someone, and you also said that Yue Yun is quite prestigious in the fishing village of Dengzhou.”

Pang Yukun also said: “Yes, and His Highness motivated him with righteousness, and he left immediately. If he comes out, it at least shows that this person still has national justice in his heart, and is not a thug who is just for personal gain.”

Yang Chengye frowned and finally nodded.

Xiao Ming then turned cold, “Yang Chengye, do you know your guilt?”

“I know your guilt!”

Yang Chengye naturally understood that Xiao Ming was pursuing his behavior of rashly arresting a villager to threaten Yue Yun. This kind of behavior can easily cause Public outrage.

Although some of the people this time were bribed by Yue Yun, some were still dissatisfied with the government’s actions.

“Now that you are aware of your crime, I will fine you half a year’s salary this time.” Xiao Ming said, “If it weren’t for the fact that this king is at the right time to employ people, I would have dismissed you.”

Yang Chengye smiled bitterly and responded: “Yes, Your Highness.”

After scolding Yang Chengye, Xiao Ming continued: “Where is the Dengzhou Shipyard? Let’s go and see.”

“Yes.”

Lu Luo was still crying sadly outside the door. Xiao Ming couldn’t comfort him now. She had no choice but to let her wait in the camp in Dengzhou first.

The three of them came out of Dengzhou City and walked east along the coastline for twenty miles before arriving at the Dengzhou Shipyard.

This is a vast bay, and the shipyard is built on the beach. At this time, the craftsmen who came up are busy on the beach.

“Your Highness, this place is only five miles away from the Dengzhou Camp. If there is danger, the Dengzhou Camp can come to the rescue at any time, and there are five hundred soldiers stationed in the shipyard to ensure the safety of the shipyard.”

Yang Chengye said .

“How many troops are there in the Dengzhou Army now?” Xiao Ming asked Pang Yukun.

“The recruitment started last year, and now there are about three thousand people. Among the six states, the number is the smallest, and there is a shortage of armor, swords and the like.” Pang Yukun said.

“No, the number of people is still too small. In the future, Dengzhou will become an important town after Qingzhou, and the number of soldiers will be at least 20,000.” Xiao Ming said.

Yang Chengye said: “Your Highness, the population of Dengzhou is only a few hundred thousand. These three thousand people are already a lot. If we recruit more labor, Dengzhou will not be able to develop.”

“In this case, then other states will recruit them. In short, they must We must ensure that the shipyard is safe,” Xiao Ming said.

Pang Yukun nodded.

Although the Japanese pirates were not as serious as the barbarians, they were still extremely troublesome. If a large number of Japanese pirates landed, it would be difficult to resist without enough soldiers.

After wandering on the shore for a while, the three of them went to look at the shipyard again. Just as Zhang Liang said, this shipyard can build ships at any time.

After returning from the shipyard, Xiao Ming saw Luluo with red eyes in the cabin.

He said: “Don’t be sad, maybe your brother also has his own difficulties.”

Luluo looked coldly and said: “Your Highness, no matter how difficult it is, he can’t become a Japanese pirate. His parents died in the hands of Japanese pirates, how can he If you can recognize a thief as your father, if His Highness catches him in the future, please let Lu Luo kill him with your own hands.”

Xiao Ming looked at Lu Luo. This weak woman seemed to have become much stronger at this moment. He said, “Okay, if one day comes. , I will leave him to your disposal.”

Luluo nodded and tried his best to smile.

Xiao Ming sighed. If he had known better, he would not have brought this girl over and caused such a thing.

After staying in Dengzhou for three days, Yang Chengye and Yue Yun traveled to nearby fishing villages. In total, they gathered a total of 900 people, and these were all the young people in the fishing villages who were willing to go to Qingzhou.

How many of these will be left behind in the end depends on whether the Galen ship suits their taste.

With these nine hundred people, Xiao Ming returned to Qingzhou.

At the shipyard, they saw Galen’s ship parked on the river beach.

“Your Highness, is this our future battleship?” Yue Yun’s eyes lit up. This was the largest ship he had ever seen.

“Yes, there are only three ships. The shipyard in Dengzhou will continue to produce Galen ships. Do you want to become the commander of this fleet?” Xiao Ming asked with a smile.

“Me?” Yue Yun said excitedly.

Xiao Ming nodded. Yue Yun was able to sell private salt and was also a bold person. This was exactly the character Xiao Ming needed so that he could have the courage to go on a long voyage.

“Think!” There seemed to be a flash of light in Yue Yun’s eyes. He could already imagine how majestic it would be to command such a magnificent fleet.

After admiring Galen’s boat on the river beach for a while, Xiao Ming allowed them to board the boat for a visit. All 900 people looked excited.

After Yue Yun and others learned about the Galen Ship, Xiao Ming asked: “Those who are willing to stay are on the ship. Those who are not willing to stay can get off the ship and collect the transportation back.” As soon as

he finished speaking, Nine Hundred Many people fell into silence. After a while, one person chose to get off the boat.

Then came the second, third, and one after another two hundred people got off the boat.

Yue Yun stood on the boat and said angrily: “You cowards don’t even have the courage to protect your parents. I, Yue Yun, look down on you.”

Xiao Ming stopped Yue Yun and said: “Don’t say that, I have said this from the beginning “It’s voluntary.”

“Yes, Your Highness.” Yue Yun was still a little unhappy.

Nine hundred people left seven hundred people behind. At least these three Galen ships are enough. As for the future, when these three Galen ships arrive at Dengzhou Pier to expel the Japanese pirates, there will naturally be passionate young people joining the navy. .

Just as he was thinking about it, Pang Yukun’s voice suddenly sounded from under the boat. He said, “Your Highness, King Zhao’s envoy has arrived.”

(End of this chapter)