After losing a golden island, the various forces in the imperial city were unwilling, they all petitioned to attack the Long Scarf Gang, wanting to take back the gold mine that originally belonged to them.

Although the ideal is great, the reality is very thin.

The big ship they sent out was defeated.

Leave the boat the people detained, and give money to redeem themselves. This set of fixed procedures, the long scarf has been very skilled at helping everyone. Whether it's a boat, even if the emperor's old man comes in person, he will be treated the same.

After a few fights, lost a few times.

The official army is really helpless, this is a hard bone to crack. Had to report to the top, at sea, they are not opponents. If it goes on like this, afraid that the navy will collapse.

Why

because their team is almost empty.

If you fight once, there will be fewer people on the boat. The soldiers under their command were all detained by the long scarf gang, and only a few generals were released to return for ransom.

However, the above did not give approval for a long time, just let them continue to increase their troops. And they have no money to redeem people, so they have to drag

Jinjin Island like this all the time.

A group of people carry logs on their shoulders and build houses; a group of people pick up their sleeves and bare their arms in the wasteland hoeing and weeding; There are also people who plant saplings, build fences and pave roads, feed pigs and vegetables on the top of the back hill.

A thriving, hot look.

"It's time to eat!"

With a loud cry, the busy men in the fields, on the barren hills and on the shore of the island all immediately put down their work and rushed to the place where the meal was served.

"It's quick and easy to line up." 

In front of a few big rice buckets, Aunt He saw the chaotic scene in front of her, and slapped the big spoon in her hand angrily, scolding in her mouth, "I told you to line up and starve to death one by one. Reincarnated."

Isn't he already so hungry that his chest is sticking to his back after worked hard all morning.

However, when they heard the sound in their ears, the unkempt men still lined up habitually.

Several younger girls are also helping to make rice and distribute tableware, their movements are skillful and quick.

"All line up, no jumping in line" Facing a group of men taller than them, there was no fear on their face, and her clear voice was pungent and hearty.

"If anyone dares to be disobedient, don't eat."

The long queue lined up, all honest and no one dared to cause trouble.

"Pop" a spoon. Each person is a bowl full of porridge, which is also a piece of fish mixed with luck.

After making the porridge, these people squatted aside with their rice bowls, hurriedly snorted a few times and finished drinking.

Sticky rice, fragrant and thick, and warm.

There is something in the stomach, and the heavy feeling of fullness makes these people narrow their eyes involuntarily and contentedly. Is this what it feels like to be full? It's good. In the past few years, there have been famines everywhere. It has been a long time since the soldiers were paid for their rations. Before, they could only eat half full every day.

Although it is said that he builds houses and hoes the ground every day, works non-stop. But if you can eat enough, there is hope in this day, it is better than giving your life for nothing.

"If only my mother could eat this kind of meal," a man with several scars on his face muttered while holding the hot porridge in his hand.

The thick and warm rice porridge exudes heat in the palm of the hand, ironing the tired heart unconsciously.

Under the gentle breeze of the sea, a group of people remembered the past, and their sadness gradually rose: "Oh, when my son was born, the family was too poor to open the pot, the daughter-in-law drank thin rice soup all day long in confinement. without milk, the son can only feed it with a few mouthfuls of rice soup." A bearded man next to him said with a gloomy expression, and sighed uncontrollably.

"When my family sent me to join the army, I thought I would be able to eat enough with food and wages, but now who knows it would be like this."

"I miss my father," another slightly childish voice murmured inaudibly.

But his father, who had starved to death a few years ago with a bowl of hot porridge in his hand, and who in the past did not cry out in pain even though he was slashed with a knife, his eyes turned red before he knew it.

The whimpering cry sounded slowly, gradually becoming louder and louder, and the intense emotions were vented. Someone directly cried out to everyone's heart, scolding this cannibalistic world, and angrily scolding the boss who exploited them. 

They sacrificed their lives to bleed, how could they not even have enough food to eat, and even the elderly at home, their wives and children could not shelter the grass mustards that used to be on the roadside, why are they still listening to those choked voices, and I don't know what to think, Aunt He turned her head away, quietly wiped his eyes.

On the side, the long scarf who was in charge of guarding the group of prisoners could not help but feel sour.

If they could survive, they wouldn't have risked being beheaded to fight for their lives, choosing to go to sea to mess around.

In the distance,

Qiu Meng quietly looked at the crying man.

"They will be ours in the future."

"Or else" Lin Da turned his head and said, "The government has not sent the ransom for a long time, I am afraid it is also determined not to pay, so many people, we can't keep them for nothing."

Li Liu on the side said, "These soldiers have good military and physical strength, whether they are doing farm work or getting a boat from the Long Scarf Gang, it's a good deal."

"It seems that the court has It's time to give up on them, so it's time to come to us."

There is such a big gold mine on Jinjin Island, and the Long Scarf Gang is definitely not worried about money now. But as the old saying goes, take the long view.

The long scarf helps to develop, expand, and become bigger and stronger.

In addition to the cultivation on the island, the trade of pepper and sugar on the sea, food exchanges and other big business should not be missed.

Nowadays, there are more and more boats of the Long Scarf Gang, but the most in short supply of the Long Scarf Gang is people.

The giant sharks help those turtles and grandchildren, they are too dirty. Regardless of whether you resisted or surrendered voluntarily, no matter how good you are, the boss doesn't want to use it or you don't need it, and send it all on the road. Now, every big ship needs people, and it becomes difficult to recruit people.

However, now there are ready-made manpower, and after a while, it is the help of the Long Scarf Gang.

Since it's my own, can't go back to being hungry. The boss has spoken. Anyone who is willing to join the Long Scarf Gang will not only have food and money, but also bring their family to the island and settle down together on the island. If you accidentally die in battle in the future, the Long Scarf Gang will take care of your family for you. Let you fight in the front without any worries.

When people's hearts are gathered, they naturally become stronger.

In recent years, various government taxes have increased one after another. The towns and fishing villages around the coast have added an unbearable fish tax. There are also some unscrupulous profiteers taking advantage of this to make a fortune, and the price of rice in the major grain stores keeps rising. Now the severely affected areas may have to gnaw the bark. But the silver coins that were allocated for disaster relief have not yet been seen.

Since your official family pretended not to see it, then the Long Towel Gang took over. How could they make the people on their territory go hungry? Soon, they brought in a large number of new subordinates, and the Long Towel Gang opened up the food route at sea. .

Cooperate with the benevolent merchants on the shore to lower the price of food and clean up the tyrants. The towns and fishing villages around the coast have all been owned by the Changjin Gang.

Here in the imperial city, the storm is about to come.

His Majesty's suppression of cheng king can be seen clearly by all parties in the DPRK and China.

Ye Qingchen also knew in his heart that this was not a good time to confront other people head-on, ask for various matters in hand, and stay at home.

The gate of Cheng Wang's mansion was closed all day long, Cheng Wang was drunk and dreamed of death all day long, as if he was at a loss.

In front of the grand gate of the past, there is a desolate and desolate meaning.

In the eyes of all parties in the imperial city, King Cheng is afraid that it will be impossible.

"It seems that he is nothing more than that." A man in a Chinese suit looked at the tip he received in his hand, and there was a hint of sarcasm on the corner of his mouth.

"Is the news reliable?"

The guard on the side stepped forward and bowed back, "Reporting to Your Highness, it was seen by our people and it is absolutely reliable." 

"Ye Qingchen, Ye Qingchen" 

"The knife behind you is the one that kills you the most." 

The sky was overcast, and the entire Chengwang Mansion was silent everywhere. The people who come and go are taciturn, do things softly, and dare not make a single sound. 

"Squeak" sounded the wooden door opening. Entering the room and seeing the person standing in front of the desk, he finally let go of his heart that had been hanging. 

"Your Highness, you are back." The housekeeper saluted respectfully. "These days, according to the prince's instructions, there are no guests to the outside world, and everything is fine in the mansion." 

King Cheng wore a black cloak, the soles of his shoes were still stained with mud, and he looked like he had just returned from the journey. Although Ye Qingchen handed over all the affairs in his hands, indicating that he had been defeated, everything was just to make those who watched him lose their vigilance. 

Secretly, he was already cooperating with his various forces, and this time he went to the camp in Northern Xinjiang in person, and now he has succeeded. Everyone knows in their hearts that he has been in charge of the military for many years, and at this point, he is either become the sword or the fish. 

Ye Haoxuan and Ye Xiuran, no matter who ascends the throne and becomes the final winner, will not let him go.

"Tell others to come to the study." A pair of phoenix eyes glowed with cold light.

"Yes." The butler turned around and went out.

After a while, Yan Ying and other officials in the palace had all gathered together.

"My lord, it looks like it's time to make trouble." One person said first.

"During this period of time, His Majesty's health is getting worse and worse. Let the Crown Prince and King Ding and others fight endlessly in the court, I and other courtiers are in the middle. It's really miserable."

Ye Qingchen's expression was light, and the corner of his mouth seemed to be smiling. Fei Xiao, seems to have already expected this situation.

Which of these people doesn't want to fight for that seat?