When Zheng Hu returned to Dayuan Island, it was already the afternoon of the third day.
Zheng Long, who originally thought he was coming back with good news, saw his sad face and suddenly wondered: "What's wrong, second brother? Could it be that things didn't work out?"
Even if it doesn’t work out, it doesn’t have to be like this, right?
With our power, since his surname is Li doesn't give us face, then we should teach him a lesson and let him know what the Zheng family is! "
"Brother! Don't! Brother, let's go in and talk, go in and talk!"
As soon as he heard that his eldest brother was going to join the Revolutionary Army, Zheng Hu was immediately frightened. He hurriedly stepped forward and covered his eldest brother's mouth, then pushed his eldest brother into a private room and whispered the information he had obtained this time. come out.
When Zheng Long learned the true background of the Revolutionary Army from his second brother, he was dumbfounded and no longer dared to say the arrogant words just now.
"Then, second brother, what should we do now!
Originally, the imperial court was able to let us, the Zheng family, because your brother and we had so many fleets and fed the officials every year. Unknown to the higher-ups, this allowed us to develop to what we are now, and even directly occupy To Taiyuan Island.
But now that we take the initiative to send it to the door, the superiors must know our existence. Which superiors can tolerate our presence? Do you think the court is already dispatching troops to take us! "
Zheng Long panicked a little.
Even though he was so powerful at sea, he robbed every merchant ship at his command, and everyone had to listen to him.
But since the beginning of his career as a pirate, he has never dared to go against the imperial court. He will give in as soon as anything involves the imperial court!
Zheng Hu sometimes couldn't figure out his elder brother's strange brain circuit.
Seeing that his elder brother was panicking again, Zheng Hu slapped himself in the face helplessly, and had to explain quickly: "Brother, don't worry, I've asked my brother, the court has no intention of taking action against us yet, the Huns just left not long ago , who above is busy restoring the livelihood of people in the north and laying out plans for the south.
There is no time or manpower to trouble us now.
It’s just that now, if anyone continues like this, so many wealthy businessmen and families along the coast will be wiped out at once, and our income this year will be..."
"It doesn't matter! It doesn't matter! Your brother, I have been prepared for this all these years.
Now our people have developed half of the land of Dayuan Island, and the land now cultivated alone is enough to feed more than 100,000 of us.
Besides, the lack of merchant ships does not mean that they are gone.
Coupled with the savings from previous years, we can still sustain ourselves. "Zheng Long said with confidence.
Zheng Hu's brows were still furrowed and he said, "But brother, we can't always do this and get nothing."
"No...no..."
Zheng Long shook his head and had some concerns in his mind.
…
Bianjing, Imperial Palace.
"Your Majesty, there is news from Tianfu County that the Zheng family has contacted them and wants them to let the landlords and gentry go.
He also gave out one million taels of silver and tens of thousands of shi of food per month as a thank-you gift. "
"One million taels of silver, and ten thousand shi of food per month!"
Zhao Jun shook his head with emotion: "You are so damn rich!"
Wang Huaien was silent on the side.
After a moment of silence, Wang Huaien asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, do you need to make arrangements?"
Zhao Jun shook his head: "No, let's put some spies in. Now the imperial court is not able to control the sea. After all, the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce is full of merchant ships, and we have not taken other routes. It is better to let the Zheng family continue to be at sea first than to be surrounded by others." It's better if people occupy it.
After I resolve domestic matters, I will take time to deal with the Zheng family. "
"promise!"
Wang Huaien nodded, understanding what his prince meant.
Zhao Jun asked again: "Where are Huo Qubing and the others?"
Wang Huaien immediately said: "At this time, we have just entered Nanyang County, but it is freezing cold and the road is not easy to walk. I am afraid that General Huo and the others will arrive in Beijing later than scheduled."
Hearing this, Zhan Zhi turned to look out the window. Thick snow had already covered a pine and cypress in Funing Palace with white, and the palace had just been cleaned up at noon.
This shows how much snow there is now.
Thinking of the snow, Zhao Jun immediately asked: "How are the arrangements for the people in the city, what about the people who have no ability to work?
It's such a cold day, don't get into trouble! "
Wang Huai'en said quickly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the people in the city have already asked Feiyun Trading Company to sell low-price coal in the name of Your Majesty.
As for those refugees who had fled and had to rely on relief to survive because they had no ability to work, they had all been taken back by the almshouses, and they would not be allowed to freeze to death in the ice and snow. "
"That's good!"
Zhao Jun nodded with relief, looking at the heavy snow that was still falling outside the window, he couldn't help but feel a little distant in his thoughts. In previous years, at this time, he spent the winter sleeping in the palace.
Unexpectedly, he returned to the palace and sat in this position.
Things in this world always surprise me!
Sighing, Zhao Jun suddenly stood up: "Wang Banban, get ready. Let's go to Kunning Palace and call the Queen Mother and the Emperor's Sister-in-law. Today we will cook mutton hotpot in Kunning Palace!"
"promise!"
Wang Huaien hurried down to make arrangements, and those who were notifying and those who were preparing to fight were all busy.
About a quarter of an hour later, Zhao Juncai finally sat on the imperial banquet and swayed towards Kunning Palace.
The junction of Nanyang County and Liaobei County!
The heavy snow in the sky dyed the surrounding world white, and the thick snow directly dug into a person's calf when he stepped down.
The biting cold wind was blowing hard and only penetrated into the gaps on the body, making people shiver uncontrollably!
A team pulled a dozen vehicles and marched hard on the official road.
Seeing that the wind in the sky was getting stronger and stronger, and more and more snowflakes were being carried, the curtain of the leading carriage was suddenly opened, and a middle-aged man stuck his head out to ask the red-robed knight in front.
"General Huo, how far is it from the nearest town? We don't want to spend the night in the wild, right?
If we really spend the night in the wild in this weather, I'm afraid our group will be reduced in number! "
The knight in front turned around when he heard the voice, and when he saw the middle-aged man speaking, he immediately smiled and said: "Don't worry, Governor Jiang, we will reach Qiushui Town in more than two miles!"
Sheriff Jiang, take a rest for a while, he will be there soon! "
Yes, the two people talking were none other than Huo Qubing and his entourage who were in Beijing.
This group includes not only Huo Qubing and the prisoners who are going to be brought into Bianjing.
Even Jiang He and other senior officials from Yunzhou County also came together.
They also received Zhao Jun's order.
It was so hectic when they left. Fortunately, they quickly found someone who could replace them, otherwise they wouldn't have time to come to Bianjing.
Hearing Huo Qubing's answer, Jiang He felt relieved, put down the curtain and sat back in the car.
And the team finally saw a small town with faint lights not far away as it was getting dark!
Everyone's faces suddenly showed joy, finally they no longer had to sleep in the wild!
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(End of chapter)
