Liu Wu also sent news that preliminary preparations had been made. Using his early resources in the Jin Kingdom and Khitan, as well as Yelu Dayong's appeal, he had gathered 30,000 horses and raised them in the bitter cold areas on the border of the original Khitan. Recharge your batteries and train in secret.
In troubled times, people are not as good as dogs. They have to live and eat. As long as they have food, they are not afraid of finding soldiers. Yelv Dayong's huge wealth gave him great help. The Khitans and Han people turned to the wind and surrendered.
Uncle Yang was naturally very interested in this news, but then, Aunt Xiao changed the topic: "When will the king return?"
Uncle Yang said calmly: "The date is uncertain, but my king will come back on time. Miss Li, just stay here with peace of mind. Our island will provide all the hospitality. I hope you will make this your home and not feel homesick."
Aunt Xiao chuckled lightly and looked at the furnishings everywhere, expressing her satisfaction. Before coming, they thought that this pirate cave was dirty, messy, and poor. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a sales vault, decorated grandly and magnificently. The island is not full of pirates as imagined. There are also many residents coming and going. Some grains, fruits and vegetables are planted on the reclaimed wasteland, and cattle, sheep, chickens, pigs and other poultry are raised to provide meat at any time. Here, it is vaguely a small independent island. kingdom.
She leaned down and whispered a few words to Li Tinglan, who was wearing a black veil. Li Tinglan nodded. She raised her head again and saluted Uncle Yang: "Uncle, third uncle, the king is not here, so you have full authority to make the decision. Now, there is another ruthless person in the slave family. please."
"Girl, it's okay to talk."
"I heard that the king also has an island, which is the place where he first made his fortune. Since my young lady is the future Mrs. Qin, she should be familiar with everything about the king. Can the third uncle ask someone to take my young lady to live on that sea and wait for the king? Return?"
It turned out that Yelu Dayong was well prepared and had already investigated everything clearly. When Sanshu Yang came into contact with Aunt Xiao's very shrewd and powerful eyes, he secretly complained in his heart. King Qin had already strictly ordered others not to approach "Luoxia Island", especially Hua Xiao. After Rong's mother and son arrived, he strictly prohibited all unrelated people from approaching. All matters were completed on the largest "Changlin Island", and a large number of pirate families were stationed here. As far as he was concerned, Cunning Rabbit Three Caves , also hopes to maintain a safe base and is never willing to leak it to outsiders.
"To be honest, that island has been deserted for a long time. After several storms, it was difficult for ships to approach it. Only then did my king abandon the island and move them all to Changlin Island. Changlin Island is huge and spring-like all year round. The soldiers on the island All the family members are here. When the girl came, she must have seen the cruiser parked outside, and the king’s palace is also here... "
Aunt Xiao laughed: "Can we take a look at the king's palace?"
"please."
Li Tinglan was sitting upright, and Aunt Xiao followed Uncle Yang to King Qin's bedroom next door. She looked around, and saw that the bedroom was decorated with thick animal skins and hung with all kinds of precious weapons, such as broadswords, sharp arrows, spears, etc. There was a luxurious big bed in the middle, full of rough and crazy smells. She nodded, no longer asked, and just saluted Uncle Yang again: "Thank you, Uncle Yang. I will ask you to take good care of me in the future."
"I don't dare, this is my own business."
Aunt Xiao looked around and asked, "Why don't you see the king's concubine?"
Uncle Yang heard what she meant. She was trying to find out about King Qin's other wives and concubines. Yue Pengju's death was known to the world, and he was not sure. Yelu Dayong was not sure about the relationship between King Qin and Hua Rong. Let's briefly explain. After pondering, he said: "Miss Li is noble, and the king has no other concubine."
Li Tinglan was a little shocked. King Qin didn't have any concubines? How can it be
"Third uncle, my young lady is a generous person. If you have any concubines, you may wish to meet me. It won't be difficult."
The customs of the Khitan are almost the same as those of the Han people. Most of the Khitan nobles still speak Chinese. It is very common for a man to have three wives and four concubines. Especially those who came from the palace, such as Aunt Xiao, thought that Uncle Yang deliberately prevented the other concubines from coming out to meet. Female Now that the master is here, shouldn't the concubines come to pay their respects and find out who the real master is
Uncle Yang naturally knew what she meant, and he said a few perfunctory words, but he was secretly happy in his heart. Judging from this situation, Li Tinglan would not object to King Qin having three wives and four concubines. So, why would he break off the engagement again
Aunt Xiao stopped asking questions, and everyone settled down on the island. Uncle Yang ordered two upright maids, who were said to be the concubines of King Qin. The two helped decorate the room, and the products collected on the island plus Li Tinglan brought With the rich decorations they received, the room where their master and servant lived was quickly decorated beautifully, giving the impression of a hostess inside and out.
When Sanshu Yang saw this, he was even more shocked and secretly happy. Li Tinglan could see the sincerity of Yelu Dayong. Especially the army had begun to take shape. Although there were only 20,000 people, who knew that these 20,000 elites would not be able to perform in due course. Miraculous effectiveness? Yeluda sincerely formed an alliance on land and sea, and competed in the Central Plains. It is unknown. He was so excited by the news that he could not sleep all night, and even showed his sincerity to entertain the future "mistress". He worried for a long time, if King Qin really had On a day like this, it is also a blessing to have a smile on your face.
With his comfort, Li Tinglan's master and servant settled down on Changlin Island with peace of mind. Changlin Island is lush with trees and has a large population. None of the Khitan women have ever seen such a wonder. Looking at the vast sea, you can see how big the Khitan is. Beyond the grasslands, the world turns out to be so vast and unfathomable.
After several days of this, Uncle Yang finally arrived at Masu.
Ma Su went out to order a porcelain trade, and Zhang Shishi was in charge of it. The trip was long and the quantity was large. He did not dare to take it lightly, and settled everything until Zhang Shiwu set sail, then returned in a hurry.
Sanshu Yang didn't have time to listen to his report on the details of the trade, so he quickly gave a brief summary of Li Tinglan's arrival. Ma Su also didn't expect Yelu Dayong to have such a skill, so he hesitated for a while, what should he do
"Ma Su, go to Luoxia Island immediately to find the king, and ask him to come back and deal with things here first."
"But how can your Majesty marry Li Tinglan so easily now?"
Uncle Yang lowered his voice, a little annoyed: "Those who achieve great things don't stick to trivial matters. I don't think Miss Li is a jealous person. Of course, the king can keep Hua Rong."
"But, according to the king's temperament, how can he give up Mrs. Yue at this time?"
"I didn't ask him to give up Hua Rong. It's common for a man to have three wives and four concubines. From now on, it's not entirely up to him who he wants to favor. Who can restrict him from doting on Hua Rong?"
"But Mrs. Yue has a fierce temper."
"Ma Su, you are wrong. Hua Rong does not love the king. She is just grateful for the king's life-saving grace. In addition, her mother and son were helpless, so she relied on the king for a living. At this time, no matter how stubborn a woman is, I will not continue to get into trouble. I also know that Hua Rong is knowledgeable about books and etiquette, and will not be ignorant of the general situation. You need to know that the king is not heartless, but to complete his grand ambitions. Hua Rong should understand clearly. Compared with other women, avenging her husband Working together, which one is more important and which one is less important?"
Ma Su remained silent, as Hua Rong should do so, and Sanshu Yang's request was not excessive.
"A man should look at the whole world, instead of having long hair and short knowledge, being limited to the love and hatred of his children, lingering around women's skirts every day, and not wanting to make progress."
Ma Su was shocked when he heard the weight of these words, and realized that Uncle Yang was really angry. Uncle Yang had a very important relationship with the King of Qin, and regarded him as his nephew, just like Fan Zeng did to Xiang Yu. Naturally, Ma Su did not dare to refute his words. He lowered his hands and said, "I will set off immediately to invite the king."
In Luoxia Island in the depth of winter, the sun is still shining brightly every day, but the scorching heat is missing. Walking barefoot on the beach, the white sandy beach is soft and soft.
Hua Rong sat on the tall concave rock, with her trouser legs rolled up high, like a foreign woman. Many years ago, she hid in the cracks of this big rock, like a desperate dead fish, being swept away by a pair of big hands. Caught him out: "Damn girl, you still dare to run? Let me see if I don't break your legs..."
"Sister, oh no, crabs, I forgot to pick crabs, I need to use them at night..."
"Don't worry, Pengju, I'll help you..."
There were many crabs on the beach, and it was the season when crabs were getting fat. The two of them walked barefoot on the beach, quickly picked up a full basket, and walked back together in the long shadow of the setting sun.
Time flies like water, in the blink of an eye, many years have passed, and everything has changed. She looked down at her legs exposed in the sun. After almost a year of recuperation, the lameness had slowly healed, and she could walk as usual. It’s just that my legs have been bathed in the sunshine at the beach all year round. They are no longer the white skin they used to be, but have a deep and healthy wheat color.
A group of fish swam by, and the little tiger head was playing in the water, grabbing a large shrimp with long tentacles, and said happily: "Mom, mom..."
Hua Rong raised her head from her thoughts, and was in a daze for a moment. Every time she would hear this soft voice as "sister" - sister, give you crabs; sister, give you shells, sister, give you conches...
She stared at the bright eyes and facial features that resembled Pengju's, and all the love came to her heart. Son, this is Pengju's son. If his son hadn't been with him day and night, how could he have spent the first time of death? ? Love, love!
She smiled and stretched out her hand. Her son climbed up the stone and sat next to her. His calves kept shaking and he laughed: "Mom, look, it's such a big shrimp. What kind of shrimp is this?"
Hua Rong looked at the big shrimp with its teeth and claws dancing. She couldn't tell what it was. She shook her head, and the little tiger head brought the shrimp almost under her eyelids. "I'll ask my father, he will know."
King Qin came out of the setting sun. He was barefoot like the mother and son, with a piece of tiger skin tied around his waist. His whole body was a bright bronze color, and his muscles shone in the setting sun, as if he had endless strength.
His voice was like a bell: "Son, what good things did you pick up today?"
The little tiger eagerly climbed down on the stone: "Dad, show me, what kind of shrimp is this?"
Hua Rong stretched out his hand, his little feet stepped on the clean sand of the shallow water, and he was covered in water. He threw himself into King Qin's arms very affectionately: "Dad, can you eat this?"
"My dear son, this is a big sea shrimp, it's very delicious."
The little tiger head hugged his thigh, held his hand and walked towards a bunch of telescopic "monsters" on the beach: "Dad, what is this?"
"This is an oyster. It tastes delicious. Eat it like this..." King Qin picked up an oyster. It was rare to see oysters around here. Maybe it was blown by a storm recently and it was the right time for it to be plump. He demonstrated, "Son, try it..."
The little tiger head imitated him, sucking an oyster, but frowning, he spit it out: "No, no, it smells... I won't eat it..."