Early in the morning, Xu Hu and Luo Yu led several pirate leaders who had already heard the news and rushed to the small courtyard where Xia Xun lived. In fact, it was not too early, although it was not yet
At three o'clock in the morning, the sun has already risen. What's more, there are also fishing boats on Shuangyu Island. The fishing boats leave very early, so most people on the island get up early.
The weather was sunny, so people looked refreshed. Xu Hu and Luo Yuxiong walked in high spirits, and from afar they saw Peng Ziqi and Xiaodi accompanying two little girls, Siyang and Si Xun, to pick up the sea on the beach.
As a little girl, you chase me, and from time to time you pick up conch shells and starfish that are rolled up by the tide, and laugh and dance.
Xu Hu waved to Peng Ziqi on the beach from a distance as a greeting, then made an invitation gesture to Commander Luo, and then walked into the yard side by side.
"My lord, my lord, are you up?"
I originally thought that Yang Xu had gotten up early, but there was no one in the yard. Since Peng Ziqi was on the beach, Yang Xu must be in Xie Yufei's room. Xu Hu greeted Xie Yufei's room: "My lord, Xu Hu
Commander He Luo and several other leaders have come to visit the Duke, Duke?"
In the room, Xie Xie, who was exhausted last night and still unconscious, grabbed a pillow, put it on his head, and continued to sleep soundly. On the other side of Su Ying's room, there was already a mess. Su Ying was so frightened that her face turned pale.
He pushed Xia Xun, who was sleeping soundly, with all his strength: "Get up, get up, the boss is here."
"Oh, is this guy so impatient? He comes to harass me so early in the morning!"
Xia Xun grumbled and slowly put on his clothes. He had been so brave last night, and his body was so strong that he now felt a little sore. After putting on his clothes and putting on his boots, Xia Xun raised his legs and walked towards the door.
Su Ying grabbed her and said urgently: "What are you doing?"
Xia Xun said inexplicably: "Go out and see him."
Su Ying blushed and said: "No, if you go out like this, I will die. You... you go out through the back window."
Xia Xun said disapprovingly: "What are you afraid of? You are my woman. Everyone in the world knows that you are also my woman!"
"No, no, hurry up, get out from the back!"
Su Ying was extremely embarrassed. Although no one on the island knew about her and Xia Xun's affairs, she still pretended not to know on the surface. This layer of window paper had not been pierced. She, a woman, let a grown man from her
If you go out of your room, why don't you die of shame?
Xia Xun really couldn't understand what she was thinking, so he had no choice but to jump out of the back window she opened. As soon as Xia Xun went out, the window was closed tightly. Xia Xun stood outside the window and was dumbfounded. This house was
It was built against the mountain. Behind it was a cliff. It was very steep. It was estimated to be more than four feet high. The left and right sides were integrated with the cliff and sealed. The space for him to stand was only a person's width away.
, not to mention whether this cliff can be climbed up, even if it could, Xu Hu could still see it standing in the yard.
"The Duke..."
Xu Hu was still shouting, and Luo Yu seemed to understand something. He gently pulled Xu Hu and said with a chuckle: "The Duke and his wife reunited after a long absence. At such a young age, it is inevitable to have a wild night. Maybe... still...
Why don't you get up? Let's go to the beach for a walk and come back later."
"Ah! That makes sense!"
Xu Hu slapped his forehead and said: "Oh, that makes sense, that makes sense, I'm confused. Let's go, let's take Mr. Luo to the beach to relax first."
A group of people turned around and walked back. As soon as they reached the entrance of the courtyard, Xia Xun climbed onto the roof. Worried that they would be impatient, he agreed first: "I'm here!"
Xu Hu and others stopped when they heard the sound and looked back: "Huh? Where is the person?"
The door of the main room was open and no one was there. The doors of the rooms on the left and right were still closed. While they were hesitating, Xia Xun suddenly appeared from the roof. Luo Yu was the first to see it and quickly
He cupped his hands, raised his head... and cupped his hands toward the roof: "The last general, Luo Yu, has met Duke Fu Guo."
Although he is a military commander, he is still in the officialdom after all. Judging from his posture, he is calm and calm. Don't say that he emerged from the roof, he probably just emerged from the ground. He also has such an air. Xu Hu secretly said
Surprised, but not daring to show surprise on his face, he hurriedly stepped forward to pay his respects, but he was supposed to bow his head when worshiping, but at this time he could only raise his head.
The leaders behind him were confused, but did not dare to ask, so they followed Xu Hu and raised their hands to the roof. Xia Xun coughed twice in embarrassment and pointed to the distance: "Ah, my Lord... look at this
The scenery on the seaside is very beautiful, and it’s a unique experience to overlook from a high place, so...ahem..."
He was a little unable to justify himself, so he raised his robe and jumped down.
Usually it is not difficult for him to jump down from this height, but last night he worked too hard at plowing, and his physical strength was a little exhausted. His legs were a little weak when he touched the ground. Xia Xun staggered, Xu Hu and Luo Yu
He quickly took a step forward and supported him on the left and right. Xu Xung smiled and complimented: "My lord... what a light kung fu!"
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"By the destiny of Heaven, the Emperor Zhi said: I inherit Hongxu and govern Zhao people. The mountains and mountains of Hainan are all my own sons. I am not a sinner in my origin, but my universal desire is to ensure desolation. I ask you about the remaining people of the East China Sea. Although they are robbers who have transformed from outsiders, you still know.
Respect China. Kowtow to the Heavenly Tower and entreat me. Since my love is strong in obedience, my kindness can be softened by tenderness. I have given you the title of Shuangyu Guards of the Ming Dynasty to strengthen the vassal and guard the Celestial Dynasty. After you declare yourself a prince, you must clean yourself.
Love the people, serve the state with public authority, and impose strict restrictions on the barbarians nearby to prevent them from causing trouble. I appreciate this!"
On Shuangyu Island, four days later, Xia Xun repeatedly talked with the bandit leaders of Shuangyu Group, constantly answering their confusions, and finally dispelled their doubts. Dozens of islands of various sizes under Shuangyu Island were all restored. From then on, this
The land that had been abandoned by the people since the early years of Hongwu returned to the Ming Dynasty, and the flags of the Ming Dynasty were hung again on all the islands.
After the imperial edict was read out, it was followed by the official document issued by the cabinet. The imperial edict only expressed the emperor's attitude and approving the pirates in the East China Sea. What really had legal effect was the official document of recruiting security issued by the cabinet. How to ban Xu Hu and other pirate bandits from the East China Sea.
Gifts can also be reflected in official documents. From Xu Hu onwards, all the big leaders have had official positions. According to their power, they have been given the titles of commander, Qianshi, Qianhu, and hundreds of households. Naturally, Xu Hu is the commander of the guards.
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This series of imperial edicts and official documents required Xia Xun to read them out. The wind on the hillside was strong, so he had to exert all his strength, not only to make the Shuangyu bandit leaders who were kneeling below to listen to the edicts hear clearly, but also to try his best to make them heard further away.
It was really hard work for the ordinary bandit audience to hear clearly. Xia Xun had never been an announcer before, and he usually did not raise his voice. At this time, he read the imperial edict, official document, and letter of appointment one by one, and his voice was really hoarse at the end.
After finishing the last recitation, Xia Xun felt short of breath and shortness of breath.
"I'm just reading a few edicts and official documents. Why am I so tired? It must be caused by my lack of restraint these past few days and playing and singing every night. It seems that I have to take a rest tonight. I will get up and practice as usual tomorrow morning.
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After Xia Xun sent out the last letter of appointment, he coughed twice and secretly alerted himself.
The pirate leaders held the letters of appointment and all smiled from ear to ear. Who would want to be a pirate if they had an upright background? Although they were Zhang Shicheng's old men, the time was too far apart.
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Shicheng are both gone. Most of the main players in Shuangyu today were not born when Zhang Shicheng and Zhu Yuanzhang were competing for hegemony. Those who were born were all naive babies. Who still remembers those things.
As for those old people, they have stopped doing fighting and killing for a long time. Now that their juniors have become soldiers, they still stay on the island and will mainly be engaged in cargo trafficking in the future.
"Xu Dusi!"
Xu Hu, who was holding the letter of appointment and official robes in both hands, straightened up and said solemnly: "This is a humble post!"
The commander of the guard holds the title of Dusi, saying that Dusi is more respected.
Xia Xun smiled, patted him on the shoulder and said: "You and the two commanders are going to the capital with me. Officials of the fourth rank and junior rank must meet the emperor after they take office.
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"yes!"
Xu Hu felt excited in his heart, the Emperor of Heaven! That was a supreme existence that he had never dared to imagine before, but now he had the opportunity to see him. But if he thought about it carefully, he had seen Prince Yan before, and now this
The prince should be the crown prince, right? He's not like that. He has two shoulders supporting his head, which is nothing unusual. I didn't feel anything when I saw him at that time. Why does he look like this now when I see his father?
In the final analysis, it is still chaos if you only care about yourself. At that time, I never thought about going to work under the imperial court. I was strong without desire. Now I am holding someone else's job, which is different. After thinking about this, Xu Hu secretly smiled, so nervous
The feeling has been reduced a lot.
Today, the decree was announced to confer officials. Officials who were eligible to be directly appointed by the imperial court received official uniforms and letters of appointment on the spot. Their families and close subordinates all followed. After the decree was announced, the family members gathered around with cheers. It was novel.
They looked at the official uniforms in their hands, touched their clothes, touched their hats, and were amazed. Although those who had become officials tried their best to look solemn, they couldn't help but smile.
Xia Xun waved his hands to them and said loudly: "Okay, let's all leave. Tonight, Xu Dusi will host a banquet for everyone and drink as much as you want. Remember, this is the last drink you will have as pirates.
, from tomorrow onwards, they will all be members of the imperial court, and must fulfill their duties and guard the land and the people!"
The chief thieves responded loudly, and Xu Hu said: "Okay, let's all disperse. We will all come back at the same time. We brothers can be where we are today, thanks to the cultivation of our father-in-law. Tonight, we are all full of energy and respect our country well."
One cup for everyone!"
After hearing the agreement, all the bandit leaders immediately dispersed. Some people couldn't wait any longer, so they put on their official clothes, official hats, and sabers on the spot, and stood there for their families to admire. They met with other bandit leaders.
In front of them, they also imitated the behavior of the officials they knew, bowed their hands and said "Sir."
They were used to being pirates, and they couldn't stand or sit properly, especially since their feet hadn't been washed yet. They were reluctant to wear official boots and wore official robes with their bare feet.
It's just that everyone is like this, so it's not strange, let alone the eldest brother.
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