Seeing this lively scene, Xia Xun just smiled slightly and winked at Xu Hu. Xu Hu understood and hurriedly handed the official robe to his son and followed Xia Xun away.【】
On the coast, waves rolled up one after another, constantly washing the coast. Xia Xun and Xu Hu slowly walked away along the long coastline.
"Xu Dusi, there are a few things I have to tell you. Although I will still have the opportunity to tell you in the future, I think it is better to remind you first."
"My lord, please speak!"
Now that he has officially become a member of the imperial court, Xu Hu's attitude toward Xia Xun is more respectful than before. Compared with his rough-and-tumble subordinates, Xu Hu is much more sophisticated. The young man in front of him is not just a prince,
They were recruited by Xia Xun, and they had a very deep relationship with each other. From then on, Xia Xun was a big supporter of theirs in the court. With this dual identity, how could Xu Hu not respect him respectfully?
Xia Xun took a long breath of the fishy sea breeze and said: "The first one is your trafficking and smuggling matter. Shuangyu only has a guard station and no civil affairs officials. This is a good thing. You can do your best to
The land remains free, but you have to remember not to be too arrogant. Smuggling is to make a living and is a last resort, but don't think that you can do whatever you want if you become an official in the future."
Xia Xun's expression became serious: "Before coming here, I also mentioned these things to the emperor. Of course, I said it in a vague way. The emperor thinks that you are just making a living for the family, not
I thought you had such a large scale, so the emperor didn’t take it seriously and didn’t mention strict prohibition.”
He stared at Xu Hu again and said: "I know that the people on the coast are unwilling to ban the sea from the imperial court. There is smuggling from Guangdong to Liaodong, from the South China Sea to the East China Sea, and the Yellow Sea. If you don't do it, others will too.
If you do it, you can't help it. That's why I want to use a sparse method to manage and control it, which is better than free development. This is why I fight for opportunities for you."
Xu Hu said gratefully: "Yes, the Duke understands the situation here. Counting all the old and young, there is a population of 70,000 to 80,000. If we rely solely on military pay, we cannot feed so many people, and there is no land for farming on this island."
Xia Xun said "hmm" and then said: "I know that not only the people along the coast are secretly smuggling, but also the officials along the coast have been tacitly agreeing and condoning your smuggling for the sake of political performance, people's livelihood, and in order to be able to pay the taxes levied by the court.
. From another perspective, it doesn’t matter. How can we not let people eat the sea when they are close to the sea? It is unreasonable to abandon such a cornucopia and abandon a money tree.
However, this is not allowed by the court after all. Although you will be the officers and soldiers stationed at Shuangyu from now on, and the people from the coastal local government are actually taking good care of you, it doesn't matter if you are smuggling when you are a thief, but if you are smuggling when you are a soldier, once you are caught
Stop the pain and report it to the authorities for impeachment, then..."
Xu Hu also became serious: "I understand the humble position."
Xia Xun smiled: "You are a sensible person. You can tell the truth in one point. I don't need to say too much. You have to take charge of this matter yourself. If you are really stabbed and have real evidence, I can't save you."
"yes!"
"The second one is a Japanese pirate."
Xia Xun's expression also became serious: "Being a pirate is about fighting and killing, and being a soldier is also about fighting and killing. The biggest difference between the two is what they fight for! Pirates only need to fight for him.
As a soldier, you must take responsibility. From now on, you are here to protect. It is no longer just you and your family who are protected. You are a soldier of the Ming Dynasty, and you must protect the people of the Ming Dynasty.
I know that you are not afraid of fighting the Japanese. What I am worried about is that although you or your subordinates are wearing official robes, their buttocks cannot sit properly. You must know that military law is ruthless. If a foreign enemy invades and the defenders cannot stand,
If you go out, sit back and watch the people suffer, the consequences are different from those of you who are pirates. As a pirate, if an island owner does this, you may want to scold him for being greedy and unloyal, and argue with him.
Whoever breaks off diplomatic relations with the land and becomes a soldier will have to sacrifice his head to the flag!"
"I understand the humble position!"
"The third……"
Xia Xun stopped, pondered for a moment, and said: "You used to be pirates after all, but now you are an independent army. Whether it is the army or the officialdom, there are always some mountainous factions. For you outsiders, other guards and even you
Your boss must go through a process of understanding and acceptance. You cannot expect to gain their approval immediately.
Maybe, some people will make things difficult for you, or even exclude and suppress you. I hope you can be patient, because this is also human nature. Just now you were the people they were arresting, and suddenly you became one of their own, and no one else would be able to do it.
There has to be a process. For contempt, prove it with military exploits! For hostility, accept it with sincerity!"
"Don't worry, Duke. Since Xu Hu agreed to accept the recruitment, he has also considered this."
"Well, you, of course I am relieved, but the leaders under you are only thinking about the scenery now and will not realize this. I am afraid that if something really happens and you are instigated by them, once you are instigated by them,
If you betray the imperial court and want to turn back, it will be difficult."
"yes!"
Xia Xun smiled and said: "Haha, of course, I am not asking you to tolerate it blindly. I never agree with the bullshit theory that forbearance turns into gold. If a person lives without any blood, then what is the point of living? But also
Don't let your temper get the better of you, just let it go. If there are really troubles that can't be solved, send someone to Beijing to find me."
This time, Xu Hu was really moved. Xia Xun first won such a high official position for him, and then carefully solved his worries for him. Now he can think so carefully for him. With Xia Xun's current status, he needs to
To win him over like this?
If Xu Hu was somewhat close to Xia Xun at first because the old gang leader's daughter had a close relationship with him, and later he respected him and fawned over him because he wanted to gain this backer, now because of these words, he is determined to
The people of the land are willing to follow him.
Xu Hu solemnly said: "My lord, please rest assured. With your sincere words today, Xu Hu will never do anything that is sorry for you. If something unexpected happens, Xu Hu will definitely listen to my lord's advice."
To put it bluntly, I will never do anything decisive! We men in the world, spit is like a nail, and we will never break our promises!"
Xia Xun nodded happily. He concluded that what Xu Hu said was psychological. Zhu Di promptly sounded the alarm to the heroes. He now promptly sounded the alarm to Xu Hu out of love and care.
Xia Xun said: "Okay, here, you are the landlord, and I want you to organize the feast tonight, so I won't hold you back. You can go and do your work. Let's have a good drink tonight."
"
The two looked at each other and smiled, Xu Hu hugged him and turned to leave.
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It was still early, so Xia Xun returned to his residence. As soon as he entered the yard, he saw Si Xun and Si Yang playing in the yard. After Xia Xun's endless barrage of gifts and Su Ying, thank you, Zi Qi, Xiao Di and others, they took turns bombing.
Next, the two little girls have recognized their father, especially Si Xun. After all, they are young and easy to accept. Si Yang is still a little shy when meeting Xia Xun, but Si Xun is already very affectionate when meeting him.
As soon as Xia Xun came in, Si Xun immediately opened his arms and ran over, sweetly calling: "Daddy, hug me!"
"Hey, my darling!"
Xia Xun picked her up, kissed her on the red apple-like cheek, and hugged him eagerly. The eldest daughter, who wanted to get close but was shy, happily walked into the house holding her in one hand.
"Ms. sir!"
Xie Xie came up to him, took the little one from his arms, and went into the house together. He coaxed the children for a while and let them play. Xie Xie said, "Ms. sir, we are going back to Jinling tomorrow. I have to go back to Jinling in a while."
Let’s go to Yanggak Island. My elder brother is still there. I have consulted him beforehand. He doesn’t want to go back. I have to make some arrangements with my elder brother. I’m afraid I won’t be able to come back tonight.”
Xia Xun's Metal Dragon secret agent training base is located on Yangjiao Island. Xia Xun naturally understood what she meant by the arrangement, so he smiled and said: "Okay, you go, my husband is going to have a rest tonight."
After hearing this, Xie Xie's pretty face couldn't help but blush, she rolled her eyes at him, and said coquettishly: "I thought you were made of iron, and it's not enough to catch others. Huh, you have your moments when you can't do it?"
Xia Xun stretched his waist, looked at her and said, "Yeah? How dare you look down on your husband-in-law? It's still early, come on, I can't do it, don't run away!"
As soon as Xia Xun stretched out his hand and didn't catch it, he twisted his slim waist and dodged out. He smiled, turned around and made a face at him and said: "I'm sorry, I'm leaving now to find your Mrs. Ying."
Come on, my lord."
With a string of laughter like silver bells, thanks to the slim waist and the elegant style...it has gone to the detriment of the country and the people.
After several days and nights, Xia Xun was actually a little tired. He was just joking with his beloved wife. Seeing her leaving, Xia Xun laughed and stood up. He just stepped out of the room and was about to meet his daughter again.
After a while, she saw Peng Ziqi standing in her room, waving quietly to her.
Xia Xun looked sneaky. She didn't know what was going on secretly. There was no one around her, so she jumped into her room with a quick step and asked in a low voice: "What's the matter?"
"Ms. sir..."
There was a curling sound at the end, and it felt strange and weird! Why did the dignified Peng Nuxia speak with such an accent? Xia Xun immediately became wary: "Huh?"
"It's... it's over..."
"oh?"
"Oh what!" Peng Ziqi glared with joy and anger: "Do you understand?"
"I understand, I understand..." Xia Xun nodded hurriedly, and in the middle of nodding, he suddenly exclaimed: "Ah! I understand..."
Peng Ziqi bit his lip gently and glanced at him with fiery eyes, rippling: "Tonight, you are mine!"
"..."
"Why are you reluctant?" Peng Ziqi made a pretty face.
Xia Xun hurriedly said: "No! No, no! For my little wife Qi Qi, I will devote my whole life to my husband and die!"
"That's pretty much it."
Peng Ziqi laughed, gave him a shove and said, "Okay, let's not pester you for now. Go to Sister Ying quickly. She doesn't seem to want to go with us."