While the emperor had not yet returned to the capital, Yan Bao took Brother Shen for a run around the island, saying it was a small island.
Actually, it’s not small at all.
Yan Bao checked the animals, plants, and climate here, and counted the residents on the island. After getting a rough idea, he realized that there was still a shortage of people on this island.
Yan Bao asked Brother Shen, besides having children now, how can we increase the population?
Second Brother Shen: “If you ask me, who should I ask?”
Yan Bao: “…”
[Alas, I am a simple-minded but strong-limbed second brother, and only Sister Yuanyuan doesn't despise me.]
Second Brother Shen glared and almost tried to defend himself. How could he be so simple-minded and strong-limbed?
He is very smart!
Yan Bao now felt that the emperor was too cruel in confiscating the property of the entire family. While the families of those people had not been beheaded yet, Yan Bao immediately went to beg the emperor, flattering him, serving him tea and water, and massaging his legs and shoulders.
The emperor was so flattered by her that he felt comfortable all over and asked, "Yan Bao, do you have a request for me? As long as you ask, I will agree to it."
Yan Bao was overjoyed and immediately showed the written note to the emperor. He looked at the emperor eagerly and expectantly, waiting for his nod.
When the emperor saw Yan Bao's request, the smile on his face almost disappeared.
I regret it!
I don't want to be slapped in the face!
Yan Bao, aren’t you making things difficult for me?
Yan Bao saw through the emperor's little thoughts, so she took out a piece of paper and told him how to solve the problem, which would not only prevent the emperor from breaking his promise, but also demonstrate the emperor's magnanimity and wisdom.
After the emperor saw it, his displeasure disappeared when Yan Bao pinched his shoulders in a flattering manner.
"Okay, let's do as Yan Bao said. I will make an exception for you this time, but not next time. I am a king and my words are not jokes." The emperor said with a warning look on his face.
Yan Bao smiled and nodded, thanking him again: [I won't look for you next time, I'll look for the Thirteenth Prince!]
On that day, those criminals who were sentenced to death along with their entire families received the latest imperial edict, saying that Princess Taining had interceded for them and that they should be exiled to Taining Island to atone for their sins. They were sent to Taining Island that day.
The criminals who heard the news were greatly relieved and immediately knelt down and kowtowed to thank Yan Bao, the princess with whom they had no connection, for standing up for them.
They all thought they were doomed.
Yan Bao was pleading for the family members, not those who followed King Dongshan in rebellion. Those who deserved to be beheaded still had to be beheaded to serve as a warning to others.
At night, Yan Bao and his companions were preparing to return to the capital the next day. Yan Bao sensed something was amiss and went to the emperor, handing him a note with important information. The emperor's expression changed, "Is this information reliable?"
Yan Bao nodded.
The emperor said, "Very good. I will deploy them immediately. What do you think of your second brother staying?"
Yan Bao nodded: "Of course, Sister Yuanyuan is still here. If those Japanese pirates come ashore, Yuanyuan will be in danger too. My second brother is here to protect her."
[After these two came and went, isn't this a confirmed relationship? ]
[Such a good opportunity, can't be missed! ]
The emperor also felt that it was right to let the second son of the Shen family gain more experience. There were too few young generals now. If the second son of the Shen family was trained, he could be used by the Thirteenth in the future. He could be regarded as a capable general prepared for him by his father.
As for whether they are afraid that the Shen family’s in-laws will take power in the future.
Let's take it one step at a time and see what happens.
Make use of it now while you can.
Second Brother Shen didn't expect that he would be left behind, and thought he would return to the capital with the troops.
The good thing is that Second Brother Shen was promoted. He performed outstandingly in the battle against King Dongshan this time, and the emperor noticed it. As soon as King Dongshan died, he was promoted from a second lieutenant to a general who would pacify bandits and lead 20,000 people.
The emperor took the others away, leaving only the 20,000 people in the hands of Second Brother Shen, and a dozen ships. They deliberately hid them to give the impression that the emperor had taken everyone away.
On the tenth day after the emperor's army left, those who were watching at sea received news from their spies in the small town that the town and Taining Island were still there and the defenses were lax, which was the best opportunity for robbery.
More than twenty ships approached quietly under the cover of night, intending to burn, kill, and rob, and then escape to the sea, making it impossible for the Dajin people to catch them.
They went ashore quietly, but who knew that not long after they landed, they became targets of 20,000 soldiers. Five hundred people were not enough for Brother Shen and his men to practice.
The pirate named Ono and the Japanese people did not expect that they would be shot and killed on the beach before they could even get close to the people. They thought they would return with a full load, but in the end they lost their lives.
Brother Shen counted the Japanese pirates and also cleared out the spies.
The people in the town heard the noise at night and were so scared that they dared not move.
The second time people saw the yellow sand dyed red with blood, and then looked at the corpses that served as a warning, they were so scared that they dared not go to the beach.
After being exposed for three days, the bodies of these Japanese pirates were all burned, and when the tide finally rose, their ashes were all washed away.
Second Brother Shen is now General Pingkou and has a base on Taining Island. Yan Bao asked them to train their troops there.
Second Brother Shen didn't expect that almost everything Yan Bao predicted in his heart came true, for example, he really became a general.
Although there is still a big gap between him and the general, he has at least entered the ranks of generals.
.....
Yan Bao originally wanted to stay and see how her second brother killed the Japanese pirates, but the emperor did not allow it. He brought the people out, so how could he leave them behind? If she went to the sea alone again, how would he explain to the Shen family and Thirteen?
The emperor disagreed, so Yan Bao had to return to the capital.
The emperor was old and could not ride a fast horse. It took him seven or eight days to reach the capital city on his way back. He led the emperor's elite soldiers in a mighty procession. When they arrived outside the capital city, civil and military officials lined the streets to welcome him.
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