Chapter 481 The Future Ruler of Da Qi
Most of the other women made the same choice, with only two choosing to keep their children with them.
Lu Zhiran did not blame them for being cruel.
Don’t advise others to do good unless you have experienced their suffering.
Only those who have experienced it personally can understand their complex feelings towards these children.
Lu Zhiran fulfilled his promise and agreed to all of them.
She didn't stay here for long, turned around and left, while behind her, the women and children were crying.
Xiao Yanci was busy all day. These pirates had been entrenched on the island for many years and had looted countless properties. Just counting and transporting them was time-consuming and labor-intensive. He handed the matter over to Gu Qishan and Chen Cang to jointly take charge.
Gu Qishan shot and killed the Black Tiger Gang's leader "Fanjianghu" with an arrow, causing the Black Tiger Gang to fall apart in an instant and greatly boosting their morale. He was the main contributor.
Chen Cang and the other navy officers fought hard and made great contributions.
In terms of rewards, both sides can share the credit equally.
After this incident, Chen Cang became his man, and he also had his own power and connections in southern Fujian.
When he returned to the wooden house, Xiao Yanci was exhausted, but he still noticed Lu Zhiran's depressed mood.
"What's wrong? Didn't the resettlement of those people go smoothly?"
Lu Zhiran shook her head, "It went very smoothly."
She explained her arrangements one by one, and Xiao Yanci nodded approvingly after listening.
"You've done a great job. There's no better arrangement."
There was a gloom in Lu Zhiran's eyes. "But when they knelt down to express their gratitude to me, I felt very sad."
Xiao Yanci understood why she was depressed.
There are countless miserable people and miserable things in the world. In the past, they were just in high positions and didn’t see them.
Even now, what they see is just the tip of the iceberg.
He held her hand and said, "In the future... I will do my best to be a good emperor."
He did not dare to boast that the Qi Dynasty under his rule could prevent such things from happening.
Because the higher the position you are in, the more closed your eyes and ears are, and there are many things that are beyond human control.
He could only do his best to be a good emperor.
At least, it can't be worse than my father.
Lu Zhiran shook his hand back and looked at him with eyes full of trust.
"I believe that Your Highness will be a wise ruler of Da Qi."
When Xiao Yanci met her trusting eyes, he suddenly felt a little restless.
The two had been separated for a long time, and until now, they had not had time to be intimate.
The heat in the man's eyes was not concealed at all. Lu Zhiran quickly understood what was going on and her ears turned red.
They were clearly discussing serious matters, so why did his mind suddenly wander to that?
The man's head began to rub against her neck, his hot breath spraying.
"Zhiran, is this okay?"
Lu Zhiran felt hot from being rubbed by him, but she still remained rational.
"You've been busy all day. You certainly had no time to rest during the two days of attacking Iron Claw Bay. Your eyes are bloodshot."
"I'm not tired." After a pause, he added, "It's right here. I'm sorry to have wronged you."
Thinking of this, Xiao Yanci took a deep breath and tried to suppress the thought.
I have endured it for so long, so I don’t care about one or two days.
However, it was easier for him to endure it in the past when she was not by his side. But now that she was by his side, it was really a great test of his willpower.
Xiao Yanci was just about to get up and take another cold shower when a pair of soft hands wrapped around his waist.
Lu Zhiran's face looked even more charming under the dim light.
She bit her lip lightly and whispered, "You, be gentle."
Xiao Yanci was stunned, and a bright light suddenly flashed in his eyes.
The wooden bed was not sturdy and creaked with the slightest movement. Xiao Yanci could only slow down his movements. Both of them were in agony during this back-and-forth movement.
Xiao Yanci picked her up and carried her away from the terrible bed before he dared to step hard.
This love affair was more grueling and satisfying than any other before.
By the end, both of them were sweating.
Cui Fu considerately ordered someone to boil some water, and Lu Zhiran suddenly felt too embarrassed to face anyone.
Xiao Yanci had a relaxed smile on his face, showing satisfaction.
"You are a good maid, you have good judgment. You will be rewarded later."
Lu Zhiran glared at him. If he rewarded her for this, she would really lose face.
After that, it took another three days and three nights to finally count the stolen goods on the islands, and the group finally set out on their return journey.
As early as a few days ago, Chen Cang sent someone back to report the good news.
Therefore, when their warships entered the inland sea with great fanfare, there were already ships waiting to receive them.
The ships docked at the pier were surrounded by countless people.
When the people learned that the prince had killed the pirates, they all lined the streets to welcome him.
Xiao Yanci ordered his men to handcuff all the pirates, string them together, and parade them through the streets.
The people stopped working and just surrounded the pirates, spitting, throwing stones, rotten vegetable leaves and cursing.
If the soldiers hadn't stopped them, they would have rushed forward and started fighting.
No one hates these pirates more than the people. These people have destroyed their homes, hurt their families, and caused them to be broken up and killed countless times.
Now, they finally got the retribution they deserved.
God, please open your eyes!
No, it’s not God’s blessing, it’s that Da Qi has produced a good prince!
An old man kowtowed tremblingly, "Your Highness, if you can quell the pirates and ensure the peace of my descendants, I will erect a longevity tablet for you!"
The local gentry led the crowd in praising: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is so powerful that the pirates surrendered! The people of southern Fujian will always be grateful for your great virtue!"
The merchants also shouted excitedly: "Prince, kill all the sea lice mothers, and from now on, merchant ships will not dare to lower their sails at night!"
Pirates are what they call sea lice, which are like parasites that are always pestering and annoying.
The entire street was instantly filled with people kneeling, and everyone was praising His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Xiao Yanci looked at all this and felt a surge of excitement in his heart. All the efforts he had made before were meaningful at this moment.
Xiao Yanci personally submitted a memorial, first apologizing to Emperor Defeng for causing him to worry.
Then he reported everything about the battle and finally asked how to punish these evil pirates.
This memorial was sent to the capital at an express speed of 800 miles.
It only took three days for Emperor Defeng to see Xiao Yanci's memorial.
His originally frowned brows relaxed instantly, and he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
"Excellent, excellent! The Crown Prince has truly accomplished great service this time! Pirates were wreaking havoc in southern Fujian, and the Crown Prince personally led the Quanzhou navy to wipe out three pirate dens in one fell swoop, killing countless enemies. After this battle, the East China Sea pirates will never dare to attack again!"
Upon hearing this, all the ministers were overjoyed and began to praise Xiao Yanci.
"The Crown Prince is a master of military strategy and has commanded the troops with precision. This battle not only cleared the sea, but also enhanced the prestige of the Great Qi nation to the barbarians. This is truly the result of the inspiration of Your Majesty's holy virtue and the Crown Prince's natural valor!"
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince's pacification of the sea this time is just like the grace of Your Majesty in pacifying the Dongyi people back then. True to the saying, 'A tiger father will have a dog son.' Our Great Qi dynasty now has a successor!"
Emperor Defeng smiled with pride after hearing the praise.
At this moment, he is not only a king, but also a father.
With a son like this, what is there to worry about?
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