Chapter 2495: Under Penglai City

The most important thing about Yingzhou for the Ming Dynasty was its population and gold and silver production.

Ming Dynasty needs people overseas, so Yingzhou is constantly recruiting people, all of them going overseas.

And after those people went out, they would sometimes get letters back, describing overseas as a paradise, a good place full of gold and silver, which attracted those people to rush onto the shipping ships one after another.

As for gold and silver, since the large-scale mining, the minerals in Yingzhou have become Xia Yuanji's heart. Anyone who dares to destroy them will be the enemy of the household department.

Every year, the Navy determines the time to transport gold and silver after surveying the ocean currents and climate. Whenever there is a mistake, Xia Yuanji will spray the entire Fifth Army Commander's Mansion into pussies.

Yes, he will only criticize the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, but will never criticize the elderly Zheng He and Hong Bao.

Therefore, the navy knows this route very well. It knows almost all the ocean currents throughout the year and which seasons there are more storms. This ensures the safety of this short route.

Except for transportation, there is almost no change in the time for the fleet to go back and forth. This is also an opportunity for those smuggling ships to take advantage of the loopholes and go to sea. Otherwise, their ships will be broken into pieces by the artillery of the Ming Navy and become food for fish in the sea.

"Ahead is Wakasa Bay!"

Fang Xing walked out of the cabin. Listening to these familiar words, he couldn't help but think of the scene when he landed in Wakasa Bay.

There were no waves on the sea surface, but there were more than ten fishing boats not far away, running desperately towards the inner lake.

Wakasa Bay is connected to the lake and the sea, making it easy to access.

"Log in!"

A pier has been built on the left, but there is not a single ship on the pier.

"Uncle Xinghe, the ship must have gone out to sea for inspection."

Hong Bao felt a little embarrassed, so he turned around to check who was on duty, and then kicked Kuwu.

Fang Xing ignored this and was looking at the shore.

Many people appeared on the shore, all kneeling there.

The ship slowly docked, and more than ten people knelt there, shouting: "Welcome to you, sir."

"Da Ming is right.

"

Fang Xing said appreciatively. ..

The only person standing bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Xu Li, has met Mr. Hong and Mr. Fu."

Zhu Gaoxu has been trapped in North Korea and cannot extricate himself. He has been collecting women all day long, preparing to increase the number of people in his fief to 10,000 today and 100,000 next year.

So Fang Xing walked at the front. Seeing that the people in Yingzhou were very honest, he asked, "Are we still respectful here?"

Seeing Hong Bao and Fu Xian standing behind Fang Xing, Xu Li was already making guesses. Now seeing Fang Xing asking questions casually, he remembered the news from across the sea a few days ago and asked, "But Uncle Xing and ?"

Fang Xing nodded slightly, and Xu Li said excitedly: "Tell me, uncle, the people here are now living and working in peace and contentment, and many people have migrated from the Central Plains, and they are gradually becoming the same."

"Demon!"

Some of the people kneeling on the ground roared, and then kowtowed devoutly.

Fang Xing frowned and asked, "What does this mean?"

Xu Li couldn't hide his excitement, "Uncle, these people respect you like a god."

Fang Xing covered his forehead and said, "Uncle...that's all, let's go to Penglai."

…

Penglai City now has a completely new look. The newly built city walls are strong and tall, and have been much expanded. There is no longer a need for fences outside the city.

Moreover, the Chief Envoy has mobilized many people to repair roads in recent years. Today's traffic is not the same as before. Penglai, where the Chief Envoy is located, has naturally become more prosperous.

Since the establishment of the Chief Envoy, the psychology of the people of Yingzhou has generally gone through two stages.

The first stage is fear, fear of the strong, so obey.

But after waiting for half a year, the old order was broken, the previously entrenched classes were overthrown, and the people were surprised to find that they had become the first-class people in Yingzhou.

Most of the original nobles and warriors are finished. As for ordinary people, as long as you pay taxes on time, which is much less than before, then you are a good citizen and don't have to worry about your life being precarious.

Life has gotten better, spending power has also increased, and Penglai City has become more prosperous.

"Prosperity has always been the bane of attracting powerful people. The people Li Shen told us have no foundation, so what are you Jin Yiwei going to do?"

Xin Chao stood outside Penglai City, looking at the dense flow of people at the city gate, and said: "Uncle, back then some people who were just outsiders gave up resistance at the last moment, but they were in trouble after all. And their family is quite famous in Yingzhou. , this thing about reputation..."

“If it’s not loyal to Ming’s reputation, what’s the use?”

Fang Xing said coldly.

Xin Chao bowed and said: "I will accept your order."

Fang Xing nodded and said: "The situation in Yingzhou seems to be good at present, but there are a lot of bugs. These bugs are hiding in the soil. The purpose of our trip is to dig them out and crush them to death!"

Xin Chao said: "Uncle, please don't worry. Jinyiwei has been operating in Yingzhou for many years and has many spies. As long as you give an order, you can take action at any time."

Fang Xing nodded with satisfaction, "Jin Yiwei is outstanding and will definitely leave his mark in history."

Xin Chao smiled bitterly and said: "Last time, Xianguan encountered an emergency on his way back to Beijing. When he showed the Jinyiwei brand, all the literati in the boat were scolding lackeys and butchers. Xiaguan was high-spirited at that time, but he was suddenly splashed with this pot. Leng Shui, I really want to draw my sword and kill those rotten scholars."

"The Jinyiwei is the sword in the hands of the emperor, and it is also the sharpest sword in the Ming Dynasty. The current situation is not on their side, so naturally they have to ridicule them, but it is just a barking dog."

The situation of literati in power is a headache. They like to praise or criticize current affairs, which is fine, but they don't have that kind of knowledge. They are not even as good as keyboard warriors in later generations. They still want to point out the country. Nothing is more misleading than this.

The city wall can be seen, and the horn on the city wall will sound immediately.

In the telescope, there is no chaos on the top of the city, and soldiers are constantly swarming up.

And under the city, the city gates began to close decisively. Those people who wanted to rush into the city were whipped. Under the threat of rows of long spears, they quickly ran to both sides.

Fang Xing reined in his horse, and there was a neighing sound behind him. A thousand-household army began to dismount.

A murderous aura began to spread. Xin Chao was excited when he saw it, and shouted: "My Lord, I am willing to sign up."

When your identity is unknown, no matter who you are, it is best to go to the city to sign up first, otherwise you will be killed by a crossbow arrow. Don't blame yourself for your bad luck.

There are few firearms here, but there is no shortage of ancient long-range weapons such as bed crossbows. One crossbow arrow is enough to pierce a team of soldiers into skewers.

Fang Xing nodded slightly, and Xin Chao said happily: "Don't worry, Master, I will definitely not let your reputation down."

He rode away, and Wu Yue said disdainfully: "Master's reputation is not something that anyone can let down. Who dares to do that in Yingzhou? I will lead people to wipe out his clan!"

Fang Xing looked at the top of the city and said: "I haven't been here for a long time, and I miss it a little."

...

On the top of the city, the soldiers were struggling to turn the capstan. Amid the creaking sound that made people's scalps numb, a soldier shouted: "Crossbow arrow!"

A huge two-meter-long crossbow arrow was placed in the arrow slot.

The arrowhead was sharp and aimed at Xin Chao who was galloping.

Seeing that only Xin Chao came, the general on the top of the city put down the telescope and said, "They should have just landed, but there is no warning from Yingzhou, and now is not the time for rotation of garrisons. Who are they?"

"Sir, is our affair exposed?"

The general glared at the people around him and cursed, "It's just some benefits. If you want to take us down, you only need an imperial decree. Why do you need to make such a big fuss? Do you think Yingzhou is not chaotic enough!"

Having said that, the general was also a little worried.

This place is overseas for the garrison, and the overseas garrisons are naturally full of complaints.

In order to boost morale, the army turned a blind eye to some small actions of the soldiers, even if they reported to the Ministry of War and the Governor's Office, they were also ignored.

The general perked up and said, "We want cows to plow the land and produce milk, but we don't allow them to eat tender grass. There is no such rule in any dynasty. Don't worry."

"Cows produce milk?"

The officers around him were all trying to hold back their laughter. Then, as Xin Chao had already arrived, someone asked loudly, "Where are you from?"

Xin Chao looked up and shouted loudly, "Xinghe Bo is behind us, open the door!"

The city wall was suddenly silent.