Iron Dynasty

How is it possible, what my brother hates the most is the Japanese pirates, how could he be from the Japanese pirates, you are talking nonsense!

Lulu shouted loudly.

Seeing Luluo's sad look, Yue Yun's tone softened, he suddenly tore open his chest, and a long scar spread from his chest to his abdomen.

He said, This knife was cut by your brother, using a Japanese sword from the Japanese country. Will I lie to you?

How is that possible? Luluo shook her head, tears streaming down her face.

The old woman sighed, Qiu'er, since you sold your body, your brother's temperament has changed greatly. We didn't expect that he would finally be able to vote for the Japanese pirates. Now the villagers hate him when they mention him.

Luluo became more and more sad when she heard the words, and suddenly ran out crying.

Yue Yun stood up and wanted to chase after him, but after a moment of hesitation, he sat down. Now this Luluo is the maid next to King Qi.

I wanted to bring Luluo back to find relatives, but I didn't expect such a result. Xiao Ming felt helpless. He said, Yue Yun, go back and run around the surrounding fishing villages and try to find as many young people with good water skills as possible.

Yes, Your Highness. Yue Yun stood up excitedly, and then helped his mother out of the palace.

After Yue Yun left, Yang Chengye said, Your Highness, is it really appropriate to deal with Yue Yun this way? In this way, shouldn't other smugglers be more daring.

Yang Chengye had been silent just now, but now he couldn't help speaking.

Illegal salt traders must also distinguish between intentional and unavoidable acts. Those who make huge profits by selling illicit salt will naturally be severely punished, but people like Yue Yun who take risks for the sake of the village's livelihood must also be considered as appropriate. Think about it, and when this king is hiring, you also said that this Yue Yun is quite prestigious in this fishing village in Dengzhou.

Pang Yukun also said: That's right, and His Highness motivated him with righteousness, and he came out immediately. At least it shows that this person still has national righteousness in his heart, not those thugs who are only for self-interest.

Yang Chengye frowned and finally nodded.

Xiao Ming's face then turned cold, Yang Chengye, do you know the guilt?

The lower official is guilty!

Yang Chengye naturally understood that Xiao Ming was prosecuting him for rashly arresting a villager and threatening Yue Yun. This kind of behavior could easily cause public anger.

Although some of the people were bought by Yue Yun this time, some of them were still dissatisfied with the government's actions.

Since I have been found guilty, this time I will impose a fine on you for half a year. Xiao Ming said, If it wasn't for this king's time to hire someone, I would have dismissed you.

Yang Chengye smiled wryly and replied, Yes, Your Highness.

Rebuking Yang Chengye, Xiao Ming continued: Where is the Dengzhou Shipyard, you lead the way, let's go and see.

Yes.

Luluo was still crying sadly outside the door, and Xiao Ming couldn't comfort him now, so she had to go to Dengzhou to wait first.

The three came out of Dengzhou City and walked twenty miles eastward along the coastline before arriving at Dengzhou Shipyard.

This is a vast bay, and the shipyard is built on the beach. At this time, the craftsmen are busy on the beach.

His Royal Highness, this place is only five miles away from the Dengzhou camp. If there is any danger, the Dengzhou camp can come to help at any time, and there are 500 soldiers stationed in this shipyard to ensure the safety of the shipyard.

Yang Chengye said.

How many troops does the Dengzhou Army have now? Xiao Ming asked Pang Yukun.

We started conscription last year, and now there are about 3,000 people. Among the six states, the number is the smallest, and there is a shortage of armor, swords and the like. Pang Yukun said.

No, the number is still too small. In the future, Dengzhou will become the second most important town after Qingzhou, and the number of soldiers will be at least 20,000. Xiao Ming said.

Yang Chengye said: His Royal Highness, Dengzhou has a population of only a few hundred thousand people, and these three thousand people are already quite a lot. If we recruit more labor, Dengzhou will not be able to develop.

Since this is the case, then other states will be recruited. In short, we must ensure that the shipyard is safe. Xiao Ming said.

Pang Yukun nodded.

Although the Japanese pirates are not as bad as the barbarians, they are also extremely troublesome. If a large number of Japanese pirates land, it will be difficult to resist without enough soldiers.

After turning around for a while on the shore, the three went to the shipyard to take a look. As Zhang Liang said, this shipyard can build ships at any time.

After returning from the shipyard, Xiao Ming saw Luluo with red eyes in Xingyuan.

He said: Don't be sad, maybe your brother also has his own difficulties.

Luluo looked cold and said: His Royal Highness, no matter how difficult it is, he can't become a Japanese pirate. Both his father and mother died at the hands of the Japanese pirates. How can he recognize a thief as his father? If His Highness catches him in the future, please let Luluo kill him with his own hands. .

Xiao Ming looked at Luluo, this weak woman seemed to have become much stronger at this moment, he said, Okay, if one day, this king will hand him over to you.

Luluo nodded, trying to squeeze out a smile.

Xiao Ming sighed, knowing that he wouldn't bring this girl here, and this kind of thing happened.

After staying in Dengzhou for three days, Yang Chengye and Yue Yun traveled all over the nearby fishing villages. Together, they gathered a total of 900 people, and this is all the young people in the fishing village who are willing to go to Qingzhou.

And how much of these are left in the end depends on whether the Galen boat suits their tastes.

With these nine hundred people, Xiao Ming returned to Qingzhou.

At the shipyard, they saw the Galen boat parked on the beach.

His Royal Highness, this is our future battleship? Yue Yun's eyes lit up, this was the largest ship he had ever seen.

Yes, there are only three ships. The shipyard in Dengzhou will continue to produce Galen ships. Do you want to be the commander of this fleet? Xiao Ming asked with a smile.

Me? Yue Yun said excitedly.

Xiao Ming nodded, Yue Yun was able to sell private salt, and he was also a bold person. This is exactly the character Xiao Ming needs, so that he can also have the courage to go on a voyage.

Think! Yue Yun's eyes seemed to flash with brilliance, and he could already imagine how prestige it would be to command such a magnificent fleet.

After admiring the Galen boat on the beach for a while, Xiao Ming allowed them to get on the boat for a visit, and the nine hundred people were all excited.

After Yue Yun and the others had learned about the Galen Ship, Xiao Ming asked, Those who are willing to stay will be on the ship, and those who are unwilling to stay can get off the ship and take the bundles back.

As soon as his voice fell, more than 900 people fell into silence. After coming over for a while, one person chose to disembark.

Then came the second, the third, one after another, two hundred people got off the boat.

Yue Yun stood on the boat and said angrily, You cowards, you don't even have the courage to protect your parents. I, Yue Yun, look down on you.

Xiao Ming stopped Yue Yun and said, Don't say that. From the beginning, this king said it was voluntary.

Yes, Your Highness. Yue Yun was still a little unhappy.

Nine hundred people left seven hundred people. At least these three Galen ships are enough. As for the future, when these three Galen ships arrive at Dengzhou Wharf to expel the Japanese pirates, there will naturally be enthusiastic young people to join the navy. .

As he was thinking, Pang Yukun's voice suddenly sounded under the boat, and he said, Your Highness, the messenger of King Zhao has arrived.