Liangping Island is indeed small. Only three hundred steps away from Zhang's residence is Qingshui Pavilion, where King Yong Liu Chengxun stayed. This is a huge manor, located closer to the island and more secluded. The main pavilion is the tallest building on the island, with seven floors, and can be seen almost anywhere on the island.
This is also the most gorgeous building on the island. It is very unique. The manor has rockeries, rocks, lush forests and bamboos, pavilions and pavilions, all neat and complete. At the beginning, a lot of effort was put into building Liangping Island just to make His Highness King Yong live more comfortably. However, in Nanyang, where conditions are simple, it is not easy to do this.
There is no doubt that the defense of Qingshui Pavilion is the most rigorous on the island, and it is even more important than the stationed fleet. Guo Liangping sent a total of 500 soldiers to protect it. There are checkpoints and arrow towers around it, and there are also navy patrol boats on the river. , it can be said to be extremely strict.
July in Liangping Island is still relatively hot. It rained just now, making it even more humid and hot, which makes people uncomfortable. On the stone road outside Qingshui Pavilion, a convoy drove slowly. The car was loaded with barrels, and the escorts were also heavily armed soldiers.
After a strict inspection, the pass was obtained and allowed to enter the manor. What was transported into the manor was not a valuable item, but it was strictly inspected. It was the drinking water supplied to Qingshui Pavilion.
Although it is close to the Yongji River, the water in the river is very polluted, so only civilians can use it, and the well water is too common, because the county government specially sends people to fetch clear springs from the mountains to supply Qingshui Pavilion every day. In order to ensure quality and safety, the Navy also dispatched a team to guard the water intake areas.
Liu Chengxun shook his head when he heard such luxurious treatment and meticulous care. When he was in China, Liu Chengxun naturally enjoyed it enough, but he didn't pay attention to it to this extent.
I deliberately refused, but considering the special environment of Liangping Island and the persuasion of the county magistrate Liu Shaoping, for the sake of safety, I "reluctantly" accepted.
Of course, it was because of the overly considerate care of the county government that Liu Chengxun restrained himself and stayed here longer. Otherwise, as far as the situation in Nanyang is concerned, no one would want to stay any longer. How can it be compared to the mainland.
However, the most fundamental reason for staying until now is that the restless Liu Yun and Liu Wenhai's uncle and nephew unexpectedly followed Guo Liangping westward.
At first, he was clearly opposed to it, but he couldn't resist Liu Yun's words, and he showed the "pioneering spirit" that Emperor Liu often talked about, and then he agreed.
However, Liu Chengxun now feels a little regretful. The more he thinks about it, the more he regrets it. He doesn't know where the fleet is, what is the situation of his uncle and nephew, whether they are in danger, and if something unexpected happens, how will he explain to Emperor Liu when he returns to Beijing?
Considering this, Liu Chengxun has not been in a good mood recently, and the servants in the cabinet have subconsciously been more careful.
In the main attic, Liu Chengxun lay quietly on a warm couch, located on the terrace, directly receiving the sunlight, and could see the green lake in front of you.
The lake is not small, with rippling blue waves that look sparkling under the sunlight. It is completely artificially excavated. Of course, all the corpses that died due to the excavation have been removed. At the same time, the lake is also connected to the Yongji River, and a reservoir is built in the middle to ensure the activity of the lake.
A maid was sitting on the edge, gently massaging Liu Chengxun, and another woman was peeling fruits, while Liu Chengxun was lazily looking bored. After staying for so long, he was indeed tired and tired. Before that, he was still sighing that he had become lazy.
On Liangping Island, he really felt like he was in prison. He couldn't go anywhere. After all, he was not in the country. His safety always came first.
An accompanying official also stood aside, holding a letter in his hand and reading some news from China to Liu Chengxun. When he heard that the crown prince Liu Chun had a son, he immediately became energetic, sat up and asked, "Seriously!"
The official also had a smile on his face and said: "The prince's letter said that the day of delivery is May 12th. Mother and child are safe!"
"Haha!" Liu Chengxun suddenly beamed with joy: "Are you a boy or a girl?"
"It's a little prince!"
Liu Chengxun laughed again and couldn't help but clapped his hands: "Okay, this will help me a lot! I finally have a grandchild!"
The surrounding attendants also looked happy and congratulated: "Congratulations, Your Highness!"
Unlike his emperor brother, who has a lot of children and grandchildren, Liu Chengxun's children are not so prosperous. The eldest son Liu Chun is a constant problem. He got married relatively late, and he married the daughter of a merchant. Although She was stunningly beautiful, but it caused quite a stir in Tokyo at that time, because the daughter of a lowly businessman could actually climb onto the gate of Prince Yong's Mansion.
After getting married, she became pregnant with two children, both girls. As for the second son Liu Yan, he indulged in drinking and sex, and his body was empty at a young age. He had been married for many years and had nothing to do.
Now, Liu Chun is almost thirty years old, and finally has a son. For Liu Chengxun, how can he not be happy, he can't help but be happy.
"Do you have a name?" Liu Chengxun was very concerned about this rare grandson.
"Not yet! The Crown Prince wants to name him himself after the king returns to the court!" the official replied.
"Okay! I have to think about it carefully!" Liu Chengxun closed his mouth and ordered: "Reply a letter for me and ask the prince to take good care of my grandson. If something goes wrong, I will ask him! Also, send someone to take all the gifts that Srivijaya gave me not long ago, and treat them as gifts for my grandson!"
"yes!"
People feel refreshed when happy events happen, and Liu Chengxun's mood immediately improved, as if the sun broke through the haze, and people became more energetic. After finally calming down, he leaned on the railing and looked out into the attic, asking: "Is there anything new on the island recently?"
"Go back to Your Highness!" The subordinate officer thought for a while and reported: "Yesterday, a huge treasure ship came to the Hekou Port. It was a huge ship, more than thirty feet long. It is said that it almost blocked the river. News came this morning that it was already Stranded.”
"Oh?" Liu Chengxun became interested and asked curiously: "Is it a naval warship?"
The subordinate officer shook his head: "It is a civilian merchant ship built by Runzhou Shipyard. It is said that this is the first treasure ship sold to the outside world, named Haifeng!"
"That's a lot of work!" Liu Chengxun murmured, "Whose boat is it?"
"It is said to be related to Hailing Marquis Zhang Yanqing, and the owner of the ship is the nephew of Hailing Marquis!"
"So, it's not surprising!" Liu Chengxun said thoughtfully, "In recent years, these nobles, especially several families in the navy, have made great profits!"
As he spoke, Liu Chengxun stretched out his hands and said, "I haven't gone out for a long time, so I just happened to go take a look and get ready to go to the port!"
"yes!"
Liu Chengxun was interested, and the people below immediately took action, arranging ceremonial guards and preparing for defense. Just as he was about to leave, the officer on duty came to report that Zhang Yinian was visiting with a gift and asked to see him.
Probably because he was curious about the Haifeng, Liu Chengxun also wanted to meet this person. However, the gift was returned and he was asked to meet at the dock.
Hekou Port and the new wharf were quickly put under martial law due to the arrival of King Yong. There was a post every five steps and a sentry every ten steps, and all irrelevant persons were cleared. The stranded Haifeng lay there quietly. To the river port, it was like a giant beast with unbearable weight, which crushed it.
After hearing the news, County Magistrate Liu Shaoping also rushed over to wait on him, while Liu Chengxun looked at the huge ship and exclaimed: "What an extraordinary move!"
Zhang Yinian was beside him, obviously accompanying him carefully. Hearing the words, he cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, I am aware that such a treasure ship cannot be owned by a villain. I am willing to dedicate this ship to Your Highness."
Hearing this, Liu Chengxun's expression changed, he turned his head, looked at the respectful Zhang clan member in front of him playfully, and said calmly: "I appreciate your kindness, but there is no need to donate the ship. Since the imperial court has lifted the ban, , of course you have to consider it. If you can buy it, that’s your ability.”
(End of chapter)
