The news gradually spread, and the other pirates who had not been dealt with were all frightened by the news.
They want to run away with the treasure, but where can they run to in the huge sea?
In the end, they could only think of joining together to form a resistance group and trying to deal with Zhang Dekai, but it was of course to no avail.
Under the suppression of powerful military firepower, no matter how cunning the pirates were, they had no ability to resist.
It’s not that Zhang Dekai returned home with a full load of treasures and collected a whole boatload of treasures.
Xiao Chen stood in front of those jewels, his eyes wide open.
Picking up another string of agate beads, "With such a color and texture, it must be worth a lot of money!"
"There is also a pink pearl, which is so big. Compared with the price, its rarity is the most amazing!"
Xiao Chen is like a treasure appraiser now. These jewels are dazzling him, and every time he opens and closes his eyes, there is money.
Ahem!
Tengyang Wuzi took a step forward and lowered her voice and reminded: "Your Highness, you still have to pay attention to your image. Many people are watching."
Xiao Chen realized it later and smiled awkwardly, "Yes, yes, yes, these jewels will be exchanged for cash later!"
Xiao Chen picked two more items and stuffed them into Tengyang Wuzi's hands: "This pair of earrings and jade crown are quite suitable for you."
"Choose a few more items and give them to Ji Hongluan and Yu Luo.
As women, it is not easy for them to travel around and fight like this.
Tengyang Wuzi felt a little embarrassed: "It's no use if I want this thing. Where can I find a man's suit with earrings?"
"Then you can wear women's clothes."
Xiao Chen leaned over in a coquettish manner, "To be honest, you are so beautiful and delicate in men's clothes. If you change into your daughter's clothes, it would be a surprise."
Not only did he think about it in his mind, but he felt that his thinking was too superficial.
This look made her face turn red and her heart beat skipped a beat. Tengyang Wuzi suddenly turned her head away, feeling ashamed and annoyed.
"Your Highness, stop joking, I am!"
"I know you are a female general, but you are also a woman."
"Generals don't distinguish between men and women, and they don't have to wear men's clothing. It's fine to be yourself calmly, like Hong Luan."
Everyone in this world loves beautiful men. Men want to be like Pan An, and women want to be beautiful. Isn’t this reasonable?
He didn't believe that Tengyang Wuzi was really willing to bury her pretty little face in the dust and pretend that her gender was human.
Tengyang Wuzi's heart was pounding like a deer when he said it, and for a moment she didn't know how to refute.
"Well, I, I'll go check out other cargo ships!"
Thirty-six tactics were the best strategy. Tengyang Wuzi took the two pieces of jewelry given by Xiao Chen and disappeared in a flash.
Xiao Chen laughed and joked: "Look, are you still shy? She looks like a girl's family."
I sorted out all the jewelry, as well as the captured pirates alive.
Wang Dekaihui reported: "Sir, our ship has sailed a hundred miles away. All the pirates on the thirty-six nearby islands have been cleared, and there are no more hidden dangers."
"Yeah, well done."
He looked at the unconvinced pirates and said, "What are you looking at? If you really have the guts, jump into the sea. I won't stop you from dying."
One sentence directly choked people to death. Those pirates who were usually ferocious and murderous were now as wilting as double eggplants.
If they wanted to die, they wouldn't have been caught here.
Many people began to beg for mercy, and Xiao Chen was very generous: "I am the most kind-hearted person, and I always like to give people a chance to reform."
"Since you have done so many bad things in the past, you might as well use your actions to atone for your sins."
"Liu Dekai, go back and take these people to the prison camp. They will also participate in the new construction of Qinhuangdao."
These are free labor, don’t waste it, you can save a lot of money!
After these things were cleared up, Xiao Chen went back with satisfaction.
But as soon as he sat down, Zhang Meng was holding a stack of ledgers piled in front of him.
"Your Highness, these are the expenses incurred since the last month. Please take a look."
Xiao Chen almost vomited out. The stack of these account books was thicker than the city wall, and various expenditures were densely recorded on them, very detailed.
Among them, the money to support the army is the most arduous, whether it is food, drink or military equipment, all must be in place.
Tengyang Wuzi once again called for recruiting troops, and many people responded positively.
In just one month, the number of soldiers and horses has reached 50,000.
Xiao Chen's bravery even spread to other places, and some people even came uninvited.
Including the original troops, their total strength is 150,000 to 60,000.
With everything in ruins waiting to be replenished, if we have to raise such a large army, the money collected from pirates may not be able to support it for long.
Xiao Chen looked a little headache: "It would be great if Bai Zhi were here, she could also settle the accounts for me."
When he mentioned Bai Zhi, he couldn't help but think of Concubine Jing and the others who were still in Kyoto.
"I wonder how they are doing..."
When he was depressed, Xiao Chen suddenly raised his head cleverly: "By the way, I can find a way to open up the channels between here and Sihai Trading Company,"
"Not only can it promote the economy of Qinhuangdao, but it can also be used as a disguise to inquire about Jin Chen's news!"
The so-called knowing yourself and the enemy means you will be victorious in every battle.
Only by keeping track of Chu Yanwu's movements can he reasonably come up with ways to deal with him.
But Zhang Meng asked: "But in Qinhuangdao today, the products planted have not grown yet, and they have no special features except fish. How can we communicate with businesses on land?"
"What do you know? The advantage of this sea is not just as simple as eating a few bites of seafood."
He originally considered it his own property.
"We can send some sea goods to exchange with them for porcelain, tea, silk and other items, and then open navigation channels to other countries on the island!"
Each country has its own characteristics. If we can form a characteristic exchange, promote cultural exchanges, and drive economic development, this will be a great achievement!
Zhang Meng was confused when he heard his unrestrained thoughts.
"Your Highness, your business acumen is truly admirable."
"Okay, less flattery and more work."
He quickly wrote a letter, "Take this letter to Jiangdong and give it to Wei Baian and ask him to contact the nearest Sihai Trading Company."
"This matter must be done more strictly. Now the court is watching me closely. If the news leaks out, I'm afraid that Chu Yanwu's grandson will send people to eradicate the roots before we can grow up."
If he didn't have to keep a low profile, Xiao Chen wouldn't have to be so restrained in doing things and make money easily.
It's a pity that under the tiger's eyes, if you want to save your life, you must be cautious.
