It's midsummer, everything is flourishing, and the heaven and earth are full of life.
The blue waves are rippling, the green water is long, and under the steam, the mountains in the distance are graceful and charming, adding to the beauty.
A small island in the lake looks like a bright jade inlaid with beads, even more beautiful as an embellishment.
A wooden couch by the water, under the shade, allows people to relieve the heat of the summer and enjoy worry-free comfort.
Even if the fishing rod is swaying gently in the breeze, there is no need to worry about the harvest. The scenery is so beautiful that it is far more enjoyable than fishing.
Behind the hillside, the sweet and crisp laughter was like a silver bell, coming closer in a moment.
"Daddy, daddy, I'm thirsty."
Zuo Mengeng opened his eyes gently and felt heartbroken when he saw Zuo Xuanyan running with sweat all over his face.
While taking out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat, he took out the coconut that had been chilled for a long time.
The ripe coconut juice is extremely sweet. As soon as it is poured into the bowl, it immediately refreshes the surroundings.
Zuo Xuanyan cheered, picked up the bowl and drank it all.
Only then did Wang Siyi slowly approach.
"This place is far away from the world, just like a fairyland. I really want to live here forever and forget the worries of the world."
Hearing his emotion, Wang Siyi chuckled.
"It's a great pleasure for you to be able to steal half a day's leisure. If you don't go back, I'm afraid Mr. Hou and the others will come to urge you in person."
Zuo Mengeng laughed, knowing that one should not be too greedy. He threw the fishing rod to Fu Xinyuan and started packing his things to leave.
Everyone loves the beauty of this place. I really have to leave, but I feel a little reluctant to leave.
Fu Xinyuan asked: "Your Highness, does such a resort have a name?"
Zuo Mengeng looked greedily at the wonders of heaven and earth's creation for the last time, and finally made up his mind.
"This lake is divided into the north and south by this small island. The lake in the north is as round as the bright sun, and the lake in the south is as beautiful as the bright moon. From now on, this place will be called Sun Moon Lake."
After hearing this, everyone cheered loudly.
But he doesn't know what the meaning of his name is.
Zuo Menggeng stayed on Taiwan Island for a long time and wanted to look at every inch of the place carefully.
It wasn't until he heard that the Xia army had wiped out the Spaniards that he felt relieved and it was time to return.
The fleet left Taiwan Island and sailed northeast along the sea, arriving at Ryukyu seven days later.
It was already a different scene here.
Everywhere is as busy as a construction site, and brand new houses are being built. In Shuri Castle, the spacious and flat concrete roads are also extending continuously, which astonishes the local people.
"After settling here, we have completed the exploration of the surrounding areas. The south has established a connection with Taiwan Island, and the north has also been connected to Japan's Kyushu Island. The traffic to the west is equally smooth with the mainland. Only to the east, no new discoveries have been made. islands and continents."
Zhang Keda seemed a little discouraged during the report.
The Xia Kingdom attaches great importance to development. If new territories can be discovered, the central government will definitely give generous rewards.
Therefore, after completing the Ryukyu War, the North Sea Fleet did not sit idle, but set out one after another to explore in all directions.
As a result, the entire Ryukyu Islands has been discovered and occupied, and connections with Taiwan and Japan have been established. Only when exploring eastward, all we face is the vast sea. It seems endless and has no end.
The fleet ate up all the food and water they carried and found nothing, so they had no choice but to return.
This situation makes everyone in the North Sea Fleet very depressed.
Could it be that Ryukyu is the forefront of marching into the sea?
Zuo Mengeng knew after looking at the charts surveyed and mapped by the North Sea Fleet that they had done a good job.
From Ryukyu to the east, the nearest islands are the Ogasawara Islands. But at the speed of a wooden sailboat, it would take at least a month and a half to get there.
This is completely beyond the current maximum limit of navigation.
"Stop your eastward exploration. Your combat mission has been completed.
Once completed, after the East China Sea Fleet comes to hand over, you should focus on exploring the far north. "
According to regional classification, Ryukyu has been placed under the jurisdiction of Taiwan.
The East China Sea Fleet should have been responsible for the strategy, but because the East China Sea Fleet had to complete the battle on Taiwan Island and also conduct the battle in Luzon, it was unable to do both.
Therefore, the North Sea Fleet was mobilized.
Now that Ryukyu has been pacified, Taiwan has also been pacified, and the administrative divisions have been smoothed out. Naturally, everyone must belong to their own families and perform their duties.
The arrival of Zuo Menggeng made the local people of Ryukyu extremely excited.
Since belonging to the Xia Kingdom, various good policies have been implemented, and the Ryukyu people have felt happy.
Now that King Xia has come to inspect in person, they have a strong sense of belonging.
Zuo Menggeng cordially met with local representatives, tasted the delicacies they served, and learned about public opinion.
"Your Highness, can I be an official?"
The newly dressed An Ran was like a butterfly, spinning around in front of Zuo Mengeng.
They are old acquaintances, so they are more relaxed.
"Why do you think of becoming an official?"
An Ran's chirping also makes sense.
"We have many women serving as officials in Xia Kingdom, and Ryukyu is no exception. Women here live a very hard life, and no one makes decisions for them. I hope to help them."
What a kind and brave girl!
Zuo Mengeng admires people like this the most.
"You have such courage, of course it is worth advocating. Huang Pei, from now on Ryukyu's women's work will be left to her. If she doesn't understand anything, you have to teach her well. I hope that in the near future, Ryukyu's women's work will be handed over to her." Women can also be independent and strong like natives and create their own happiness."
Huang Pei quickly agreed, knowing that An Ran had made a mark in Zuo Mengeng's heart, and he must pay more attention to it in the future.
In addition to Enron, Lin Jiahui also held a position in the Ryukyu government, in charge of economic work.
He was originally an experienced maritime businessman, often traveled around the world, and was very familiar with the situation in Ryukyu. I believe that under his leadership, Ryukyu's economic situation will definitely change with each passing day.
"Your Highness, I plan to take advantage of Ryukyu's geographical advantages and serve as a bridge for economic and trade exchanges between China and Japan. Just by serving as a transit station, Ryukyu will prosper."
Zuo Menggeng felt even more relieved after hearing Lin Jiahui's precise positioning of Ryukyu.
"When the country attacks Japan in the future, Ryukyu will be the most important outpost. You must make more preparations to help the central government and the military open the road to Japan."
Huang Pei, Lin Jiahui and others nodded, understanding their mission.
In addition to such major events, the local people in Ryukyu also have some ideas.
"Your Highness, from now on we are citizens of the Xia Kingdom. But our original surnames are all related to Japan. I want to change my surname in the future, is it possible?"
This is of course an excellent change, and Zuo Mengeng is happy to accept it.
"Whether you change your surname or not, you are all Chinese citizens. The country is very tolerant and open, and there are no mandatory requirements in this regard."
One of the villagers was very determined.
"It's better to change this surname. For example, in the old man's family, our ancestors followed the Japanese and adopted the surname Xinyuan. It doesn't feel right. We must think about a better Chinese surname."
When Zuo Mengeng heard this, he quickly said: "Old sir, you don't need to change your last name, you can keep it."
Then there was a gurgling sound in his mouth, and because the voice was too low, others couldn't hear it clearly.
But since it was His Royal Highness, Prince Xia, who spoke so eloquently, the old gentleman had no choice but to obey. And from now on, his surname will definitely be extraordinarily different, a bit more noble out of thin air.
Only Wang Siyi, who was sitting next to him, heard a little bit.
What...what kind of wife...can't live without her? It's very weird.
This made Wang Siyi full of doubts.
Is there any young and beautiful girl in that old man’s family?
Falling in love with Zuo Mengeng?
no!
You must inform your sister when you go back, and you must not let this guy fall.
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