Everyone is just using money to do things, but how much consideration do they really have to risk their lives?
But since we are doing things with money, it is easier to negotiate.
As the saying goes, there must be a brave man under a heavy reward.
Encouraged by Zhan Qingyue's money, the heavy sailors took up weapons one after another, and according to Zhan Qingyue and Han Yiyun's plan, they launched an attack on the pirates on the island.
Zhan Qingyue and Han Yiyun's plans worked perfectly together.
In the span of a stick of incense, those pirates were beaten to pieces and flown to the west. Even some of the survivors were tied up tightly and became prisoners. They could no longer make trouble and the hostages were rescued. .
Those miserable men, women, and children came in front of the crowd and knelt down when they disagreed.
"Thank you all the guests who came from afar for saving us. We were all captured as coolies in this village."
"These pirates are simply inhumane. They scold us whenever they disagree. We are simply miserable. From the time they were captured to now, there are only a few of us left out of the original 100 or so people."
Amidst the murmurs of this group of people, everyone was stunned to hear the reason.
Han Yiyun's stern face was burnt yellow by the recent sun on the sea. He lifted his robe, stepped forward and shouted coldly: "Why do those pirates want to arrest you to do hard labor here? This is just an uninhabited island. .”
The hostages did not conceal anything after hearing this. One of them, a man who looked more mature, saluted Han Yiyun and said, "My benefactor doesn't know something. This small island is also called the Golden Island. There is countless gold on it."
"We were also captured by this gang of pirates to work as coolies, and that's how we found out about this."
When everyone heard this, their eyes lit up unconsciously.
A few sailors even started talking unscrupulously in front of everyone.
"Golden Island, this is gold!"
"If we can just get a piece of it and go back, we won't have to worry about food and drink for the rest of our lives."
"Even if there is no gold, these pirates have killed countless people and stolen goods. If they can't keep it all, they have hidden the treasures they robbed on this small island. If we just take back a little bit, it will be enough to live on for several lifetimes."
Listening to the discussions of the sailors beside her, Zhan Qingyue pursed her lips unconsciously, and her two beautiful eyebrows gradually wrinkled together.
Han Yiyun and her looked at each other, and they both had the same thoughts.
These crew members all come from poor families and cannot move their legs when they see money. This is human nature and is understandable.
But if some people with evil intentions take advantage of this human nature to harm them, wouldn't they be dragged into their misfortune in the end?
Zhan Qingyue thought of this and broke everyone's thoughts mercilessly.
"Brothers, open your eyes and take a good look at the atmosphere of human life on this island. Doesn't it look like a place where treasures are buried?"
"Besides, I have read in the book "Tiangong Kaiwu" that where there is gold, there are often large tracts of flowers and plants growing on them. Those flowers and plants are all the same. They may be money grass or other flowers. What."
"This is not only found in gold mines, but also in copper mines. Maybe the knowledgeable among you have heard of it."
Zhan Qingyue pointed at everything around the island, and it didn't look like there was any mine.
Everyone was obviously unwilling to give up these treasures easily, so they questioned her because she was a female.
Unexpectedly, Han Yiyun also stood up and said the same thing.
Those of them who came from the capital had naturally heard of Han Yiyun's name. Seeing that he was speaking so seriously, it obviously didn't look like he was lying.
Zhan Qingyue felt a little irritated when she saw them like this.
If I had known better, I should have converted all the crew and sailors into death bonds instead of these long-term workers.
It's a pity that a person with real ability can't sell himself easily.
"My boss, since you all said that there is no treasure at all on this island, then these pirates have killed countless people and robbed so many passing merchant ships, so they must be rich. Why don't we let us rob them to eliminate harm to the people?"
A bold sailor said and began to incite the few long-term workers with him.
There was one person who stood out, but the others couldn't hold it any longer and followed that person deeper into the island.
Zhan Qingyue was about to step forward to stop him, but was stopped by Han Yiyun.
"Yueyue, these people are just hired by the second brother. They do things for money and don't care about us. This is normal."
Han Yiyun's face was full of helplessness, but he was not accusing Brother Zhan of not being rigorous enough in his work. In a place like the capital, how could a sailor sign a death contract and sell himself?
He sighed helplessly and said to the hostages who did not follow: "Everyone, the storm has not stopped yet, why not find a place to hide. After the storm stops, it will not be too late to find a boat around the island to go home." .”
He bowed politely and hurriedly took the remaining people back to the warship.
Zhan Qingyue felt weak all over and was unwilling to watch the people he brought with him die.
"My boss, we all were bought by Master Zhan. As sailors, we don't just have to do hard labor. We are all fed by Master Zhan. If my boss finds us useful, just ask."
Zhan Qingyue sighed and looked at the middle-aged man who stood up with gratitude.
It's really hard to find someone as loyal and frightening as this in this world.
"Thank you very much. Uncle Zhang, please lead a few people here to guard the warship. Yueyue and I will lead people to rescue those ignorant people."
The man named Uncle Zhang respectfully agreed and pushed his son out.
Zhan Qingyue and Han Yiyun looked at each other, led the people off the boat, and went to the island again wearing raincoats.
They walked in the direction of the sailor with a clear purpose.
When they arrived at the place, Zhan Qingyue looked ugly and punched the tree trunk next to her. Her voice was buried by the rustling rain.
"Tsk, it is indeed the home of pirates. I have never seen such a stupid person. He is looking for death and there is nothing he can do to stop him."
Zhan Qingyue complained, but Han Yiyun's expression was stern, he held her hand calmly, and rubbed the joint where she had just hit it on the tree.
"Yueyue, I'm worried that those sailors who are greedy for life, fearful of death, greedy for money and lust have probably betrayed the two of us, but we have to be careful."
In fact, as Han Yiyun guessed, the sailor had already betrayed the two of them.
The pirate leader Mu San immediately ordered the people below to step up patrols. Anyone suspicious would be killed without mercy.
"People outside, listen, but Zhan Qingyue and Han Yiyun, please just surrender. Your people have been captured alive by us. If you don't want them to die, just stand up."
