Mrs. Xu fell asleep on the boat and didn't notice that the boat was heading east instead of south. When they woke up, the boat was almost at the east of the sea.

When we arrived at the land east of Shanghai, Mrs. Xu and others were a little surprised. Why did we arrive in Nanyang so soon?

However, when they saw large areas of fertile fields, golden early rice, and paradise-like villages, and farmers with rosy faces, they immediately hid their questions.

It is obvious that this is the land of the Han people themselves, and the Han people here are doing well.

When the people of Tang saw a large group of soldiers passing by, they were no longer surprised. Anyway, it was not the enemy attack. However, when they saw Zheng He and other generals, the people still bowed and bowed.

Mrs. Xu couldn't help but walk to the roadside and asked an old farmer, "Old man, is this field yours?"

The old man quickly saluted, "I have seen the general, and I replied to the general that this field belongs to the grass family."

Mrs. Xu was a little unbelievable. This large piece of fertile land had thirty acres. It was impossible for farmers in Fujian to have so much land. It would be great if one family could have ten acres of paddy fields.

"So, how much tax should be paid?" Mrs. Xu asked again, obviously she was a person who cared about the sufferings of the people.

The old farmer smiled and said, "The good general knows that he only pays 20% of the regular tax based on the per mu of land, and there is no miscellaneous tax. This is all thanks to the Lord and his wife." When it comes to the Lord, he bows his hand to show respect.

Lord, Madam? Isn’t it the official family or the court?

Also, the positive tax of 20% is not low, but without any miscellaneous taxes, it would be low.

The Yuan court's regular tax was only 20%, but with the messy other miscellaneous taxes, it actually reached 70%. Farmers can only leave 30% of their income for a year, and with not much land, it is even more dire straits.

Mrs. Xu was shocked, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt strange.

This big island is a paradise for Han people, but it should not be under the jurisdiction of the Song Dynasty!

Mrs. Xu was in a state of confusion. She wanted to catch Zong Zhou and ask clearly, but in the end she suppressed her thoughts.

Since we are here, let’s take a look first. No matter what, isn’t this the territory of the Han people?

The more Mrs. Xu walked in, the more surprised she felt that the lives of the people here were really prosperous, with a wealth of prosperity and peace everywhere, and she could not see a refugee or even a dilapidated house.

The villagers on the roadside not only have land and land, but also raise poultry and livestock, all of which are free of food and clothing and have a rich life.

Not only Mrs. Xu, but all the soldiers of the rebel army were greatly surprised along the way. The lives of the people here are so nourishing that they envious.

Slowly, everyone saw a city under construction. The blue brick wall had been built for more than 10,000 people were working on the construction site. They were shouting while working. Although they looked like Han people, they didn't speak like Han people.

Moreover, there are thousands of soldiers near the construction site, which seem to be supervisors.

"Shi Shuai, who are they?" Qu Shi couldn't help asking Mrs. Xu.

After all, Mrs. Xu has an extraordinary background and is knowledgeable. She guessed that "it seems to be a Japanese man, why are there so many Japanese coolies here?"

At this time, a sergeant who looked like a supervisor on the construction site shouted loudly, "You do it well, as mentioned above, as long as you carefully repair Luoning City, you will no longer be slaves, but will be carried to the people of the Tang Dynasty!"

Of course, this soldier is not nonsense. According to Li Luo's arrangement, Japanese and Annan and Korean slaves in the Chinese civilization circle, as long as they perform well, they will be qualified to obtain the status of Han people in three years and will no longer be slaves.

It takes ten years for slaves to be qualified in the Chinese tribute system such as Champa and Myanmar to be qualified. If slaves do not make special contributions, they will be slaves forever and for generations.

Although Li Luo and his wife and officials knew the right degree and only talked about me, Tang, and not the Tang Dynasty. However, among the people and soldiers, they have become "Tang Dynasty".

If Li Luo heard this, he would be very ashamed. Brother, the Tang Kingdom only has one island with a population of hundreds of thousands, so how dare you call it the Tang Dynasty?

Tang Dynasty!

When Mrs. Xu heard the "Tang Dynasty", her heart suddenly jumped. Hasn't the Tang Dynasty been destroyed for three or four hundred years? Why is there still the Tang Dynasty?

Could it be... the more Mrs. Xu thought about it, the more she felt it was unreal?

Looking back, Mrs. Xu suddenly found that her ten thousand soldiers were actually sandwiched between the troops controlled by Zheng. The ten thousand young and strong auxiliary soldiers were taken in another direction.

Soon, everyone came to an open space where many tents were set up, with hundreds of large tents. Many soldiers came in and out and delivered wine and food. The atmosphere was joyous, as if they were holding a water banquet.

However, Mrs. Xu soon saw that there were two camps in the north and south not far away. Judging from the size of the camp, there would be no fewer troops.

And this open space is obviously the schoolyard of two camps.

Haha, it’s so calculating. If you are obedient, you will be a guest. If you are not obedient, then the two camps in the north and south, as well as the troops under Zheng, will probably be killed?

"Shi Shuai, this is a welcome banquet for entertaining the soldiers. Please invite the soldiers to the banquet." Zong Zhou came to Mrs. Xu and said with a smile.

Mrs. Xu looked at Zong Zhou calmly, "Zhang Zhan, I will just think you are Zhang Zhan. Do you have nothing to say to me?"

Zong Zhou said frankly, "She Zhuang atones for his sins. But he is completely kind-hearted, and the She Zhuang will know soon."

Mrs. Xu smiled and then smiled, "Okay, then I want to see, you, the Tang Dynasty, have a bit of good intentions."

Mrs. Xu and others had to enter the tent calmly, and ten thousand soldiers were scattered into hundreds of tents.

The tent where Mrs. Xu was located was accompanied by generals and Zong Zhou. The wine and food were very rich. Except for Mrs. Xu, everyone had a big appetite when they saw it. They had not eaten such a rich wine and food for a long time.

After entering the banquet, Zong Zhou stood up and picked up a bowl of wine, "She Shuai, brothers, all this is for everyone, for the great cause of anti-Yuan. However, after all, I concealed She Shuai and all brothers. This bowl of wine is regarded as apologizing."

After saying that, Zong Zhou drank it all, and said with a bold smile, "I have been in Yunxiao Mountain for several months, and I am also from Yunxiao Mountain. She Shuai's character and ability, and the loyalty of all brothers, I admire her. After eating this wine, the lady will meet you in person and she will solve your doubts. I believe that you will definitely not regret getting on the boat."

Qu Shi also drank a bowl of wine and smiled indifferently, "I don't care about the Song Dynasty or the Tang Dynasty. As long as it is anti-Yuan, I don't care!"

At this moment, a tall female general wearing leather armor suddenly entered the tent and smiled heartily, "This is Mrs. Xu, Mrs. She! Yang Qingque has long been famous, so she is here to have a few glasses of wine with She She!"

As the only high-level female general in the Tang Dynasty, Yang Qingque is of course the most suitable for coming to accompany him, which was also arranged by Cui Xiuning.

Mrs. Xu also stood up a little moved and said, "So sister is the Jade-faced Iron Gun Female Yang! I have also been famous for a long time."

Yang Qingque took Mrs. Xu's hand and smiled, "What a female hero? Compared to She Shuai, a world-wide strange woman, I am just a village woman."

Mrs. Xu likes Yang Qingque's pleasure very much. Both women are female generals and are of the same age. She hit it off at first sight. After drinking a few glasses of wine, she became sisters.

The atmosphere suddenly became harmonious.

During the meal, Yang Qingque revealed the ins and outs of the Tang Kingdom one by one, and Mrs. Xu and others were all very surprised. They could not have imagined that after the fall of the Central Plains, the descendants of Li Tang actually immigrated overseas by concealing the world and building a country, accumulating strength to restore the Central Plains, and still managed such a atmosphere!

It is conceivable that the monarch of Tang had such a powerful way to support a land of kingly ways for the Han people. He was really a hero and admired.

From the mouths of the people and what they have seen and heard along the way, it shows that the king of Tang is also a wise ruler who cherishes the people, governs the country well, and has the ambition to restore it.

Compared with this prosperous Tang Kingdom, the Song court in exile in Southeast Asia is too disappointing.

After hearing this, Mrs. Xu felt sad and joyful. What was sad was that Zhao Song was not successful and there was no hope of helping Song. What was happy was that the Han people actually had a foundation and had not completely destroyed their country, so they had a great future.

"Sister, the lady said that she wants to see you later and talk to you." Yang Qingque patted Mrs. Xu's hand, "Sister is a hero among girls, and the lady will definitely like you."

Mrs. Xu said, "Can I continue to lead troops like my sister?"

Yang Qingque smiled and said, "How can't you? The lady is the most knowledgeable person and has a broad mind. You will know it in the future."

After hearing this, Mrs. Xu suddenly felt a stone in her heart. As long as she had the opportunity to continue leading troops, what if she could serve the Tang Kingdom? At least not only can she be anti-Yuan, but her soldiers can also have a way out.

After everyone was full of food and food, Zong Zhou and Yang Qingque brought Mrs. Xu, Qu Shi and others to the Tanghou Mansion.

At this time, Cui Xiuning was holding a court meeting to discuss the imperial examination.

The science exam should have been held last month, but due to some twists and turns, it was changed to June 18th, and it has been a few days since.

"Madam Qi, Mrs. She is here to see you!" Zong Zhou bowed to His Highness.

"It is said that the commander of She went to the palace and gave him a seat!" Cui Xiuning said with a smile.

Mrs. Xu and others took off their swords with great knowledge and handed them over to the imperial guards, and then entered the court with Zong Zhou.

When Mrs. Xu saw that in the spacious and simple lobby, more than a hundred civil and military officials were wearing official uniforms similar to those of the Song Dynasty, but looked more beautiful and elegant, and sat neatly.

That's right, it's not standing, it's sitting.

But, not sitting on a chair, but sitting (kneeling) on ​​a futon.

Above the lobby, there is a large case with cloud patterns. On the wall behind the case, there is a huge jade bi hanging on the style, which is both simple and elegant. In short, it looks very much like an imperial court.

A woman wearing a purple skirt and a bun on her hair was sitting behind a big table. The woman was beautiful, beautiful in appearance, noble in temperament, and smiling at herself.

This is the wife of the regent of the Tang Kingdom? She is really a fairy-like figure! Even though Mrs. Xu was born in a wealthy family and was quite confident in her appearance, she couldn't help feeling a little ashamed at this time.

Mrs. Xu was hesitating whether to kneel down and bow down to the stairs, and the Regent's wife stood up, took a lotus step and walked down the steps, came to her, and smiled and said, "I have heard of the name of She Shuai for a long time, and I admire her very much. When I see her today, she is indeed a heroine with extraordinary temperament."

Mrs. Xu was ready to bow without hesitation, but was supported by Cui Xiuning.

"She is a woman, and she is in love with the Han Dynasty and insists on resisting the Yuan Dynasty. She is a model for us. Please give up the gift. People will be given a chair!"

Giving a chair is an honor in the court etiquette of the Tang Dynasty. All civil and military officials were sitting on the cushions, which was equivalent to restoring the etiquette of the Han and Tang Dynasties. But if they were old and had great achievements, they could be given a chair.

Cui Xiuning rewarded Mrs. Xu and her generals for her merits in fighting against the Yuan Dynasty. Of course, this was just a temporary reward.

"Thank you, Madam! But how dare you sit on a chair?" Mrs. Xu said excitedly. All the civil and military officials in the hall were kneeling on the cushion, but they gave her and her generals a seat, which made her feel relieved and a little frightened.

"It's okay, just sit down if you feel at ease." Cui Xiuning said without any doubt. She herself was a little funny. It's only been three years since ancient times, so why did her style become like this?

Those who are close to the ink are black.

Cui Xiuning returned to the big case and sat down and continued the court meeting. Mrs. Xu and others seemed to be attending the court meeting, as well as bystanders.

Cui Xiuning said, "Shangqing, you said there are 2,000 applicants for the imperial examination and more than 200 applicants for the female subject, but why do you say that the maximum number of admissions is only 20? This admission amount is too small, right?"

According to Lin Biju's estimate, among the 100 candidates, there is not even one who can pass the scholarship.

Mrs. Xu and others thought to themselves, is the Tang Kingdom going to hold the imperial examination? That is really the atmosphere of a country.

Lin Biqun said, "Mrs. Good Teaching knows that although I, Tang, now there are more than 500,000 people, the scholars are very small and too few."

"The two thousand candidates who have registered for this seem to be quite a few, but 90% are not scholars, but they are just literate. Although the wife said that the test papers are not difficult this time, it is very difficult to get these people to pass the scholar. It is not easy to have twenty scholars."

"As for the 200 candidates in the female subject, I guess there are only a few who can pass the exam for talented women."
To be continued...