Huang Fei frowned. He didn't know that what Zhou Xian said was true. These pirates have always been untrustful and unrighteous. Even if they were forced to submit to the official army temporarily due to the current situation, who would guarantee that they would not rebel again in the future? You know, these are more than 3,000 pirates. Once they have trouble in Dengzhou, the consequences will be far more serious than when they boarded ashore this time. He was silent for a long time, and finally sighed softly and said, "But Lord Zeng is always Governor Denglai, and he can only make the decision on such a big thing!"

"The governor is in charge of military and political power in the area, but the general has the responsibility of commanding the front line, and he still has the authority to deal with some prisoners. At present, the Denglai area is in famine and there is no excessive food to support them. At this time, only by making a little cruel can Dengzhou be guaranteed. Moreover, these pirates should also see what consequences should those who violate the coast of our Ming Dynasty."

Huang Fei was stunned for a moment and said, "The Zhou magistrate means to kill them all."

Zhou Xian smiled and said, "Is it that in General Huang's eyes that I, Zhou Xian, is so bloodthirsty? These more than 3,000 heads will probably be cut into countless long swords."

Huang Fei looked embarrassed and said, "Master Zhou misunderstood. I just... I just don't fully understand what you mean."

Zhou Xian waved his hand gently and said, "You don't need to say more about this, I fully understand it. My specific plan is to kill one, put one, redeem one, and leave one."

Seeing Huang Fei still had a puzzled look, Zhou Xian continued: "Among these pirates, some of them violated the coast of our Ming Dynasty many times and killed the people. This is part of the killing. You don't have to show mercy to them, kill them all to shock other pirates. Some of these pirates are because they can't survive and have recently gone to sea to become pirates. For them, they can give them a little silver and let them go home. Those who do evil in our Ming Dynasty are not too much, but have been pirates for many years, can detain them, let them pay the ransom, and then let them go. This is the so-called redemption of one."

Speaking of this, Zhou Xian smiled and said, "These pirates have been rampant at sea for many years. Most of them have gathered a large amount of wealth. This time, not all of them have been out in full swing. One or two people are released and they have brought letters to redeem people. The leader has 3,000 taels of silver, the little leader has 500, and each of them is 100. In this way, we have all the military expenses and the cost of appeasement of the people. Keep one, which is aimed at those who have not paid the redemption bank. There are so many mines in the Denglai area, just throw them there as a coolie, and the government can also get a wage from it. But in order to avoid them from having trouble, they still promised them to let them go as long as the time comes."

Huang Fei's face changed again and again. Zhou Xian's proposal was indeed very tempting. Not only did it completely shock these pirates, but it also obtained a large amount of money. It was indeed a good thing for Dengzhou Prefecture, which was stretched. He pondered for a moment and asked, "What about those Fusang people and the second Tartars! They are also allowed to pay the ransom and redeem them!"

Zhou Xian shook his head and said, "The reason why this caused such a great disaster in Dengzhou is that the two Tartars, led by Meng Xiongchen, did it. There is no need to be polite to them. Moreover, if they are allowed to pay the ransom, we will allow them to return. Isn't that the Tartars? This is passed to the court, which is a serious crime."

Huang Fei's face suddenly changed and he hurriedly said, "Master Zhou is right, it's because I'm thinking about being inappropriate."

Zhou Xian smiled faintly and continued, "General Huang, if you agree with my opinion, then start to part ways tonight! Separate them as soon as possible and start to be executed tomorrow. We both wrote a letter to Governor Zeng. If he blames him then, I will bear it with you."

Huang Fei nodded and said, "That's great. Then please don't hesitate to start writing, and I will sign my name when the time comes."

Zhou Xian smiled and bowed, "Just write small things, I'll just go and write them."

Zhou Xian looked at Meng Xiongchen who was sitting decadently on the ground and said to Zhou Tai beside him: "Go and help them loosen their ties. In Ninghai City, are you still afraid that the two injured people will run away?"

Zhou Tai hesitated for a moment, but in the end he followed Zhou Xian's order. However, when he untied Meng Xiongchen, he was very active, and the latter grinned in pain. Meng Yue next to him glared at Zhou Tai, and Zhou Tai gave him a very provocative look.

Zhou Xian pushed two plates of food in front of them and said, "You two should eat something first! You have been hungry for a day. They all say that they can be a full devil even if they die. This may be your last meal."

Meng Xiongchen's face was dull and silent. Meng Yue was much calmer than him. He walked up to sit at the table, picked up the food on the table and started eating. He said to him: "Young Master, he is right, even if you die, you will be a full devil."

Meng Xiongchen sat at the table, did not touch the food in front of him, and only looked at Zhou Xian and said, "Who are you?"

"Zhou Xian, the governor of Laizhou."

"Then what are you doing here? Do you want to see how we beg you for mercy before we die?"

Zhou Xian smiled faintly and said, "I'm not that bored, I just want to give you a chance to live. The 1,000 people you brought from Liaodong were captured at the entrance of the Pavilion and more than a hundred people in Ninghai, and they will all be beheaded tomorrow and tomorrow. And you, because it is still a little valuable, whether you die or not depends on how you perform."

Meng Xiongchen's eyes were filled with hope, but after a moment, he lost it completely. "Do you want me to surrender to you?"

Zhou Xian sneered: "You are a captured defeated general, useless. Why do I want you, a waste who doesn't want your ancestors?"

Meng Xiongchen stood up suddenly, held the chair rail tightly with both hands, looked at Zhou Xian fiercely, and said, "What did you say?"

Zhou Tai stepped forward and slapped him back into the seat, "I have to say something to you twice, it's so cheap." Zhou Xian smiled faintly and ignored Zhou Tai's performance.

Meng Xiongchen had five slap marks on his face and looked at Zhou Xian in disbelief. Meng Yuehuo, who was beside him, stood up and protected him like a loyal dog.

Zhou Xian waved his hand and signaled Zhou Tai to come back, saying lightly: "Now I will write a letter to your father Meng Qiaofang, telling him to take fifty heads of Tartars to exchange for your life. If I don't write it, I will order you to cut you alive tomorrow. For those who sell your ancestors, it should not be too much to cut you into pieces! And you, Meng Yue. You are just a servant of the Meng family. I appreciate your loyalty to the Meng family, but is this Meng family really worth your death? Give you a night of consideration, and I hope you will all make the right decision tomorrow morning." After that, Zhou Xian walked out without looking back.
Chapter completed!