The Biwan is so clear that you can faintly see a trace of blood at the bottom of the lake.
The mountains on both sides are steep and dense, and the forests are deep and secluded. In the past, there were occasionally hunters who went deep into them, but now they have long disappeared.
On the official ship in the middle of the Wujiang River, Li Xuan wore a black fish scale armor and held an eight-sided Han sword in his hand. He stood on the bow of the ship and observed the surrounding terrain with a solemn expression.
Finally, Li Xuan's eyes fell on a dozen three-masted ships lined up in a row above Biwan.
There is a simple trebuchet on the front and rear decks of the big ship, and there is also a large crossbow on the inside.
Dozens of warriors holding swords stood upright on the deck.
There are more than a dozen large ships lined up in a row. They look very powerful and should not be underestimated.
Sharp eyes swept over some, and the details invisible in the dark appeared clearly in front of Li Xuan's eyes.
Except for the first few warships of the Muzhou Capital Water Division, all the remaining warships were converted from old merchant ships.
The size of the trebuchet above does not match. Although it can be used, its true power is only 70%, or maybe even less.
They are all tricks used to deceive people.
The combat power of this navy was far less powerful than Li Xuan originally expected.
…
A speedboat quickly sailed out of the inlet. The leader was Yuan Lin, who had previously gone to Shanhe Pass to deliver a message.
Yuan Lin, who was wearing blue clothes and silver armor, quickly boarded Li Xuan's official ship. As soon as she stood firm, Yuan Lin respectfully handed over to Li Xuan: "I have met the prince!"
Li Xuan glanced at Yuan Lin, then looked at the dozens of warships in the distance and the countless soldiers vaguely on them, and suddenly asked: "Has the matter of last night been dealt with properly?"
Yuan Lin's eyebrows suddenly knitted together, but she relaxed completely as she turned sideways.
He then sincerely raised his hands to Li Xuan and said sincerely: "Prince Qi, everything has been taken care of."
"That's good, let's go!" Li Xuan stopped asking, waved his hand behind, and the official ship immediately sailed towards the entrance of Biwan.
From the center of Biwan, we drove in with great swagger.
When Yuan Lin saw this scene, just when she was about to say something, a sharp gaze fell on him.
Li Zhu, standing behind Li Xuan, holding a long knife in his hand, was scanning him up and down with sharp eyes.
It seemed that as long as he made the slightest move, he would be cut off immediately.
At this time, Li Xuan looked at the Biwan in front of her and whispered: "Qinglong Bay seems wide, but it is only two miles deep... Entering here, once someone blocks the exit, it will be like being pinched in the throat. I can't move at all, how could you get in here?"
The Wujiang River is vast and there is enough space to park ships, and there are no merchant ships on the river now. The entire river belongs to them, so there is no need to be so careful.
"It's the wind!" Yuan Lin smiled bitterly and cupped her hands, saying: "The southeast wind has been very strong in the past few days, and coupled with the power of the Wujiang River, if it stops in the middle of the river again, only a log will be needed upstream, and we will be on board immediately. Damaged."
"That's it." Li Xuan nodded.
Although Li Xuan herself is a novice in water warfare, Shen Lin, the guard of Sanhe Pass, is a good one.
Although Sanheguan cannot resist the attack of more than a dozen warships due to its terrain, it is not easy to win.
It is impossible for the Muzhou Navy to enter Wuzhou without paying some price.
What's more, there are many checkpoints in the back, as well as Lanxi County, and even the legendary King of Nanchang who can call the wind and rain.
Yuan Lin looked at Li Xuan with a hint of fear in her eyes.
Under the black fish scale armor, Li Xuan was wearing a black gold robe. Under the morning light, she looked particularly cold and noble.
Yuan Lin was also from a noble family, so she naturally knew that the most powerful members of a family were not the direct descendants, but the collateral descendants who had received all the education, had enough talent, had a difficult road to success, but were ambitious enough.
Li Xuan, the prince of Nanchang County, is undoubtedly such a person.
Not only Yuan Lin thinks so, but Yuan Chao also thinks so.
Seeing Li Xuan's official ship approaching quickly, Yuan Chao stood with his hands tied up with a solemn expression.
Behind him stood dozens of navy generals and team leaders in black uniforms.
Dozens of Muzhou soldiers holding long spears stood on both sides of the ship, staring eagerly at these navy generals and team leaders. They did not have any weapons in their hands.
His expression was inexplicable, a little gloomy.
…
With a "click" sound, the ship plank was placed between the two ships. Li Xuan took Li Zhu, Zhou Qian and Su Bao and the two Qianniu Guards to step onto the warship.
"The guilty officer Yuan Chao has met the Nanchang County Prince and the County Prince Qianqiu." Yuan Chao immediately bowed and saluted when he saw Li Xuan.
"I have met Nanchang King Qianqiu!" A group of black-clothed generals and team leaders all saluted Li Xuan at the same time.
"Excuse me, everyone." Li Xuan raised her hand slightly and looked at everyone.
He knows that these people are here now, and the people on other ships cannot move at all even if they have ulterior motives.
Now, as long as Li Xuan convinces this group of people, he can return safely with an entire Muzhou Navy.
From this point on, the overall situation of Muzhou can be completely determined.
Li Xuan's expression softened and she said in a gentle tone: "The fact that I can get along with you all here today shows that there is some fate between you and me. This is also God's blessing, giving you the opportunity to return to your hometown and be with your family. Reunite and spend the rest of our lives together.”
In one sentence, they reunited with their families and spent the rest of their lives together. Many people in the Black-clothed Tun generals and the team looked moved, but there were also many people whose expressions darkened.
Li Xuan sighed softly: "Perhaps fate is ruthless and your families are separated. After you return, you may be able to reunite with your relatives, or you may start a new family and have children. At least in my eyes, you are still very young... As long as you have the ability, not to mention starting a family and establishing a career, it is not impossible to become a prince or prime minister and have a name that will last forever... all of these are better than becoming a pile of dirt."
The loess is scooped up and buried under the nine springs.
The faces of everyone present suddenly became tense.
"Your Majesty!" Yuan Chao stepped forward and said with cupped hands: "When you start a family, you will eventually need some land. Our family is quite poor, and not long ago, a lot of land was allocated to our family. If...the imperial court will These fields will not be taken back.”
With Yuan Chao's words, everyone present stared at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan's expression became solemn. Although Yuan Chao was cunning, he actually wanted to surrender. And these Tianyin generals, without their leader, were more concerned about themselves, their treatment after surrender, and what they already had. .
"If this is what I expected." Li Xuan glanced sideways at Yuan Chao, then looked at everyone and said, "After the great disaster in Muzhou, the government will reduce or reduce taxes this autumn, and the fields will be reorganized and divided. , this is inevitable, including household registration and industrial registration, all will be re-processed.
As for your matters, it does not mean how much you possess now. The imperial court will reallocate it according to the household registration. The imperial court has regulations. Whatever you do is what you have done.
Given the current situation in Muzhou, I guarantee that every soldier will have a hundred acres of land.
As for all of you who still have military positions, each of you should have 500 acres. "
Everyone knows that officials and people are different.
Li Xuan looked at everyone present. Some had relief on their faces, while others had a little embarrassment on their faces.
Li Xuan's expression immediately became cold: "When people have money, don't be too greedy. If you take too much, not to mention outsiders, even your own people will feel dissatisfied. When something goes wrong, no one will help you. Nowadays, although there is merit, once the merit is rewarded, it is no longer merit.”
Among the countless soldiers of Tianyin Sect, those who can become team leaders or school captains are at least somewhat smart and have good eyesight.
Li Xuan explained the matter directly in just a few words. When they looked at the other people, their expressions had softened a lot.
But there are some people... Li Xuan clearly recorded their faces.
"After Muzhou, everyone has a chance. It depends on who can seize the opportunity. You might as well think about it more." Li Xuan's eyes swept over the faces of everyone present, and then looked at Yuan Chao, gently Said: "That's about it, Mr. Yuan, why don't we go see other ships."
"Everything is subject to the prince's orders." Yuan Chao looked at everyone present and shouted: "You are all waiting here, I will accompany the prince to inspect the ships."
"General, obey the order!" More than twenty Tianyin Sect generals stood in awe with their hands raised.
…
After getting off the big boat, I stood on the small boat and walked slowly towards the depths of the Bijiang River.
Li Xuan put one hand on the Eight-sided Han Sword and looked sideways at Yuan Chao: "Mr. Yuan, thank you for your hard work. You can subdue so many generals with one force. Your ability is really extraordinary. I will report it truthfully. For the sake of the saint, In my eyes, he will be of great use one day."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Majesty for the award." Yuan Chao hurriedly handed over his hand and said: "Thanks to Your Majesty for defeating the bandits at Meiling Pass, Xiaguan was able to seize the opportunity in a hurry and persuade these Tianyin soldiers to surrender in one fell swoop."
"After all, these water soldiers are different from those infantry. If they are equally ferocious, Mr. Yuan, I'm afraid there will be a battle between us." Li Xuan couldn't help but shook her head with emotion. In these days, the Yin water soldiers , he simply couldn’t see that the other Tianyin soldiers were as brave as not afraid of death.
"Most of them are fishermen from the vicinity of Longshan in Muzhou. Although their lives are difficult, compared to the refugees, their lives are quite manageable... Originally there were indeed many devout Tianyin believers among them, but the official took action At that time, they had all been killed." Yuan Chao looked solemn.
Li Xuan nodded. Due to the special nature of the navy, it could only recruit more soldiers from fishermen.
Although the life of fishermen is difficult, it is not unbearable. There are some clear differences from the common people who only rely on the land for survival.
Although Yuan Chao was an opportunist, he had a keen eye and noticed that the Tianyin Sect was beginning to decline. He seized the opportunity and took action immediately, taking control of the entire navy in one fell swoop.
Li Xuan's eyes passed over Yuan Ying on one side of the deck. He and his five hundred soldiers were Yuan Chao's greatest confidence.
Li Xuan, one boat after another, patrolled by.
All the stones from the catapults on each ship were removed, and all the bowstrings were removed from the crossbows.
They really intend to give up their weapons and surrender.
Every time Li Xuan passed a ship, he assured the soldiers on board that there would be no problems with their future.
…
As soon as Li Xuan stepped onto a warship in the middle, he couldn't help but pause slightly and turned to look at Yuan Chao: "Is this where the accident happened last night?"
"Yes." Yuan Chao looked into the depths of the cabin and said solemnly: "The three Bai brothers of the Zhoushan pirates were originally imprisoned here. They were the most unwilling of all people to surrender to the imperial court. Last night I heard that the imperial court had already They were preparing to receive the navy, but they were not included in the negotiations, so they suddenly exploded."
"Where are the people?"
"Two of the Bai brothers were killed on the spot last night. One of them tried to escape through the waterway, but was intercepted by Jiulang. He was shot to death by random arrows and set on fire." Yuan Chao looked a little scared.
Li Xuan smiled faintly. What happened was that he used various means to force them to take risks and kill them in one last move.
"In addition to the three Bai brothers, there is Changshui captain Zhu Si. How is his condition?" Li Xuan's face became solemn.
Changshui Colonel Zhu Si was the official supreme commander of the Navy. It was because of Yuan Chao's trust in Changshui Colonel Zhu Si that he took control of the Navy in one fell swoop.
"Captain Zhu imprisoned himself at the end of the fleet."
Li Xuan nodded: "I, the king, should go see him. After his affairs are dealt with, we can return to Sanhe Pass."
(End of chapter)
