It is midsummer, everything is flourishing, and the world is 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 is 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 better than the joy of fishing.
Behind the hillside, the sweet and clear laughter was like a silver bell, coming closer in a moment.
"Daddy, daddy, I'm thirsty."
Zuo Mengeng opened his eyes gently and looked at Zuo Xuanyan's sweat dripping from his eyes, and couldn't help but feel distressed.
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 makes the surroundings feel refreshed.
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 enjoyment 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 and knew that one should not be too greedy. He threw the fishing rod to Fu Xinyuan and started to pack his things and prepare to leave.
Everyone likes the beauty of this place. If I really have to leave, 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 creation in heaven and earth 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."
When everyone heard this, they 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 wished he could look at every inch of the place carefully.
It wasn't until he heard that the Xia army had destroyed 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 and lively as a construction site, with brand-new houses rising from the ground. In Shuri Castle, the spacious and flat concrete roads are constantly extending, 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.
of islands and continents.”
Zhang Keda seemed a little discouraged during the report.
The Xia Kingdom attaches great importance to development. If new territory 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 have been discovered and occupied, and connections with Taiwan and Japan have been established. Only when exploring eastward, we face only the vast sea. It seems boundless 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 made 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. However, at the speed of a wooden sailboat, it would take at least a month and a half to reach them.
This is completely beyond the current maximum limit of navigation.
"Stop exploring eastward. Your combat mission has been completed. After the East China Sea Fleet comes to take over, you should focus on exploring the far north."
According to regional classification, Ryukyu has been placed under the jurisdiction of Taiwan.
Originally, the East China Sea Fleet should be 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 divide its resources.
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 respective 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.
"There are many women serving as officials in our Xia Kingdom, and Ryukyu is no exception. The 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 Menggeng 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 is an experienced maritime businessman who often travels around the world and is 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 this 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. However, 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 he started mumbling something, but because his voice was too low, others couldn't hear him clearly.
But since it was His Royal Highness, King Xia, who spoke so eloquently, the old gentleman could only obey his orders. And from now on, his surname would definitely be extraordinarily different and a little 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.
Could it be that there was some young and beautiful girl in the old man's family that Zuo Mengeng was attracted to?
no!
You must inform your sister when you go back, and you must not let this guy fall.