Chapter 106 Seven Days to Raze the Jiaozhou Islands!
Didn't those people suspect that the food on the ship had been poisoned, or that there were some kind of traps or hidden weapons on board?
Throughout history, how many people have been outsmarted by their own cleverness?
Even she hesitated a bit when faced with the Empty City Stratagem!
Liu Yanhui didn't stand in that position, so she couldn't answer Shen Lanxi's question.
Wei Dongzhu: "My lord, Tongluo Island has been captured. Our men launched a surprise attack under cover of night, catching them completely off guard. We killed 164 pirates and captured 58. Fifteen of our men were wounded, all with minor injuries!"
Shen Lanxi: "Make sure to clean up Tongluo Island by today, and move everyone to Longgu Bay!"
"yes!"
"Tu Baichuan's round trip will take about ten days. Do you remember what I said before?"
Shen Lanxi: "In seven days, I will wipe out the entire Jiaozhou Islands!"
Liu Yan returned to Wei Dongzhu, and her pupils trembled.
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While Shen Lanxi was inspecting the remaining pirates in Dragon Bone Bay, chaos erupted on Tongluo Island.
"This is mine! I'll fight anyone who tries to take it from me!"
"Who's going to take it from you? We can't even take it all ourselves!"
All those who participated in the battle had acquired so much loot that even with eight hands they couldn't carry it all. Now, upon hearing the news of their relocation to Dragon Bone Bay, everyone was packing their bags. They were carrying them on their backs, tied to their shoulders, or held in their hands, wishing they had more hands!
"Oh, isn't this a member of the Shen family? Seeing all my stuff, are you jealous?"
"Get out of my way! If you dare to circle around me, I'll beat your guts out!"
Old Master Shen stumbled from the push, and Shen Congwen quickly pulled him away.
"Father, let's go wait to board the ship!"
A hint of regret flashed in Old Master Shen's eyes!
Have you seen Yuan Jing and the others?
Shen Congwen shook his head.
Madam Shen stared intently at a prisoner not far away whose bundle was not properly packed, with gold and silver jewelry scattered all over the ground. Her eyes were so red they were practically bleeding!
"Yes, Yuan Jing and the others also joined the battle. I heard there were no casualties. Where did they go?" Old Madam Shen asked hurriedly.
Shen Congyi's eyes darted around: "Could they be busy packing their bags too?"
A calculating glint flashed in Tian's eyes: "What do little kids know? We elders have to help them clean up!"
Madam Shen: "Go find them quickly, don't let them waste good things like those worthless bastards!"
Liu noticed that Shen Yuanruan had returned from somewhere, and his sleeves were bulging in the wind.
She deliberately asked loudly, "Yuan Ruan, what are you holding in your hand? We haven't separated yet. If we have anything good, we have to hand it all over to the public. You can't keep it for yourself!"
Tian's small eyes swept over, and before Shen Yuanruan could react, she reached out and snatched it.
"Fourth Aunt, what are you doing?" Shen Yuanruan was startled and instinctively protected the things in her sleeves, pushing Tian Shi away forcefully.
Tian felt something in Shen Yuanruan's sleeve, and after falling to the ground, she threw a tantrum, yelling, "You little slut, you actually hid something valuable from your elders!"
Madam Shen already disliked Shen Yuanruan, and when she heard that she had received something but was not handing it over to her, she became furious.
"Second and fourth sons, hold this slut down."
Liu and Tian excitedly pounced on him, each grabbing one of his arms, while Old Madam Shen raised her hand and slapped Shen Yuanruan across the face.
"You shameless, promiscuous woman! I spared your life because you're a descendant of the Shen family, even after such a despicable act. I never imagined you'd be such an ingrate! With our family in such dire straits, all you think about is yourself! I'll beat you to death, you unfilial bastard!"
Madam Shen slapped Shen Yuanruan twice more with her backhand, so hard that Shen Yuanruan's face and mouth swelled up immediately.
Seeing that she could no longer hide it, Shen Yuanruan hurriedly knelt on the ground and cried, "Grandmother, I wanted to give it to you, but I just heard you say that you were going to find Yuanjing. I was thinking of giving it to you after we got to Longgu Bay!"
Old Madam Shen had already snatched the package from her sleeve.
Inside were a handful of broken silver, a handful of copper coins, several silver bracelets and hairpins, and a few gold beans. If pawned, they would be worth at least fifty or sixty taels!
Old Madam Shen glared at Miao: "What a fine daughter you've raised!"
Miao lowered her head and hid behind Shen Congli, not daring to make a sound!
"Grandmother, Yuanjing and the others are over there," Shen Congyi called out, pointing to a spot not far away.
Each of Shen Yuanjing and his companions carried a large bundle on their backs. When the Shen family saw this, they all rushed over with envy!
That night, a raiding squad composed of convicts from Longgu Bay on Tongluo Island climbed onto Huludao Island under the cover of darkness!
After one night, there was no more Hulu Village, only the Black Eagle Sea Slaves who had been incorporated and integrated!
During the day, the women piled up their spoils, with gold and silver treasures stacked high like small mountains.
To boost morale, she wanted to reward those who had made contributions!
"Liu Yanhui, a reward of five thousand taels of silver. And select twenty pieces of treasure from this place!"
Liu Yan accepted the gifts with a satisfied smile, specifically picking out the most expensive ones.
"Shi Da, reward of five hundred taels of silver for killing forty enemies, silver..."
"Hu Zhu, reward of one thousand taels of silver, for killing one hundred and two enemies, you receive silver..."
"Liu Laohu, reward of one thousand taels of silver, for killing twenty enemies, the reward is silver..."
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"Li Ergou, killed four enemies and got four taels of silver!" The long list of names was read out without missing a single one.
Those whose names were called strode confidently to collect their rewards of silver and gold, looking as proud as if they had been chosen as the top scholar in the imperial palace.
Those who weren't involved in the war all watched with envy.
No one died, and very few were injured. If they had known it would be this easy, they would have infiltrated too.
The Shen family members looked at Shen Lanxi one by one, their hearts filled with resentment, and the more they listened, the more uncomfortable they felt.
What Shen Yuanjing and the others took home is one thing, but what they took here is another!
Lanxi is really something. Why did she have to give so much gold and silver to these peasants? She could have just given them a few taels of silver and sent them away, and they would have been grateful!
"Mother, have my eldest brother ask Lanxi later if we should put some of these things away?" Shen Congyi whispered in his mother's ear.
Madam Shen glanced at her granddaughter standing on the high platform; she found the child increasingly unfathomable.
"Keep your voice down, do you want others to hear you?" Old Madam Shen warned.
Shen Congyi knew his mother had taken his words to heart, so he stood aside with a smirk.
After a hearty meal and a restful afternoon, we headed straight for Moon Island on the second night.
During the day, the women collected the spoils of war, treated the wounded, and ensured logistical support, while the men received their rewards, some receiving treatment and others resting.
The kitchen is always stocked; anyone who gets hungry can go and eat!
In order to restrain those who do nothing and only think about getting something for nothing, Liu Yanhui formulated a three-tiered treatment policy.
Those who participated in the fighting received first-class rations, with white rice and flour for every meal, and unlimited vegetables, meat, and fish. Those who did not participate in the fighting but worked on the island received second-class rations, with coarse grains, cornbread, vegetables, and one egg per day. Those who did nothing received one cornbread per day.
Furthermore, the wounded will receive the same treatment as the combat personnel!
After going hungry for two meals, the Shen family members obediently went to help.
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