Liu Jiang and the others immediately took the order and left. Liang Jinsheng and others wanted to leave, but they were surrounded by their families. Liu Pei didn't care about them at the moment, but he couldn't let them go back, so that they could make trouble at will. But he sent them to tell them that they were about to worship King Shangfeng, and told them to wait. For this reason, they all had no choice but to stay where they were.

In a short time, the family members set up the mourning shed. Many monks and Taoist priests also rushed to hear the news and volunteered to do things for King Shangfeng's family. For a while, cigarettes curled in the mourning shed, chanting sounded everywhere, and the atmosphere was very solemn.

The bodies of King Shangfeng's family have been moved to the mourning shed. In the sound of chanting, Liu Pei led everyone to worship with incense. Liu Pei lit three incense injections and bowed three times to King Shangfeng's family. After Liu Pei inserted the incense into the incense burner, he said silently in his heart: "King Shangfeng, your family has indeed died unjustly. But you don't want to live your whole life under surveillance, do you? You must know that in this world, the law of the jungle is always the strong! Just like you and the widows. If you are strong, you are a fish! Now that I'm strong, I'm a sword! There is no benevolence, righteousness and morality to talk about! I have worshiped you today, and you and I have written off all the grievances. And in the future, I will build a temple for you to worship, and your family can enjoy cigarettes and blood food! ”

After the worship, Liu Pei turned around and walked out of the spirit shed. He instructed the family members to open their mouths and let the people of the Ryukyus enter the mourning tent in batches to worship. At this time, the island was already calm, so the people of the Ryukyus who received the news rushed to pay their respects. Under Liu Jiangde's arrangement, the news that King Shangfeng was killed by the Japanese and that the Japanese were expelled as a reward for his land spread rapidly among the people. As for Liang Jinsheng and others, they are still watched by the family. Liu Pei waited until the news was completely spread before letting them go into the mourning shed to worship, and only after that did he allow them to go home.

When the news spread, the people on the island talked a lot, some said that a new king would be established, and some said that half of the land would be divided, and there was a fear that there would be a war in the future. Some people also said that if the newcomer can drive away the Japanese people, he must be a powerful person, and let him be the king! However, this statement was spread by Liu Jiang's subordinates, but many people agreed. And although they talked, they did not act excessively. This made Liu Pei feel at ease.

In the evening, a large crowd of worshippers gathered in the square. The reason why none of them left was that they heard that the new general was going to hold a public trial meeting, and they all stayed to watch the excitement. As for who they are trying against, they don't know. However, everyone speculated that it was the Japanese people who were surrounded in the square.

Soon, torches and fires were lit in the square. Someone else built a high platform. Liu Pei changed into plain clothes and climbed on the high platform, and said loudly to the Ryukyu people in the audience: "Your neighbors, my surname is Liu, and I was entrusted by King Shangfeng to expel the Japanese people. It's just that I didn't expect the Japanese to be cruel. actually killed King Shangfeng's family. There may be some people who don't know what's going on. Then I will tell you about the cause and effect. ”

Then Liu Pei told a short story. The main content of the story is that a servant loyal to King Shangfeng is looking for reinforcements with a blood book. The first thing to look for was the Ming court. However, the Ming court was too busy dealing with the Houjin Tartars to take care of the Ryukyus. That's why I found Liu Pei. After Liu Pei got the blood book, he sent troops to attack Ryukyu. As a result, King Shangfeng unfortunately died.

Some of the people present were wise, but they did not dare to speak. Some people are confused and think that it is just true. In any case, there was no opposition at the scene, and Liu Pei felt that this was a good start. As long as time passes, these people will definitely get used to their rule!

Liu Pei continued: "Next, we will have a public trial. As for who is on trial? Naturally, it's these widows. I know that these Japanese people have done a lot of bad things since they came to the Ryukyus. Therefore, as long as someone can point out the evil things they have done, I will definitely enforce the law impartially and give everyone justice. ”

Hearing this, there was a lot of discussion in the crowd, but no one stepped forward to complain. Even if the family members shouted many times, no one spoke. After a long time, the surrounded Japanese people were afraid of death, and they had not eaten for a day, and their expressions had already withered. When they saw that no one reported it at this time, they breathed a sigh of relief and were in much better spirits. Some people even have smiles on their faces!

At this moment, a middle-aged man walked out of the crowd, and many people here recognized him as a porter on the dock. However, this person looked quite timid, and he took three steps and two steps back, and finally rubbed under the high platform. He looked up and said to Liu Pei: "My lord, the villain's name is Li Qing." He is a porter on the docks, specializing in making a living by working hard for others. There was a Japanese merchant who always deducted my wages when I asked me to help him carry things, and begged the adults to call the shots. ”

Liu Pei waved his hand and said, "Go to a few people and bring that businessman over." ”

Four family members walked out of the audience and walked towards the Japanese people with Li Qing. When the widows saw their families approaching, they were so frightened that they got out of the way. The four family members took Li Qing to search through the crowd, and soon found the merchant and dragged him to the bottom of the high platform.

Liu Pei naturally wouldn't interrogate the businessman in person, of course, someone else would do it for him. Liu Jiang took Li Qing to confront the businessman. The merchant quickly confessed that he had deprived himself of the porter's wages, and fell to his knees and prostrated repeatedly.

Seeing the results of Liu Jiang's trial, he said: "It's not a big evil to deduct wages, but it's also a crime!" This official sentenced you to double the wages deducted, plus five lashes. Are you convinced? ”

The merchant kowtowed again and again and said, "Convincing! Be convinced! ”

Liu Jiang took copper coins to compensate Li Qing, and ordered someone to whip the merchant five times. After this incident, the people in the audience suddenly became much bolder, and many people came to the stage to tell about being bullied by the Japanese people. Liu Jiang led his subordinates into several groups for questioning. He should be punished, he should be beaten, and he should be killed. Indemnity of indemnification. Ended the matter cleanly. also tried a few bastards who took advantage of the chaos to beg for cheap from the framed widows, and directly whipped them and tied them to the square to show the public!

After dealing with the affairs of the Japanese people during the night, the people of the Ryukyus happily went home. After this incident, Liu Pei's reputation has increased a lot in the local area. There are already many people who agree with the concept that "a powerful king is not bad".

Since these widows have been punished, Liu Pei will not execute them at will. It will be useful to keep them in the future, even if it is to be a guide. Only then they will all be imprisoned. Their family property is also taken care of by Liu Pei's family members. However, many of them died and their husbands were taken in by Liu Pei. These people would be pulled back to Shandong by the fleet to be distributed to those tenants who did not have wives.

In the following period, Liu Pei was preparing to guard against the counterattack of the Japanese people. Also included is clearing the battlefield. However, this time, Liu Pei did not let the family members work, but put out copper coins to hire the people of Ryukyu to work. On the one hand, it is to allow the family to recuperate, perform and familiarize themselves with the terrain. On the other hand, it is also to appease and win over the local people of Ryukyu. After all, in Liu Pei's impression, in the eyes of the common people, it doesn't matter who rules them, what matters is whether people can bring them actual benefits.

Under Liu Pei's silver bullet offensive, the ruins of the Ryukyu Imperial Palace were cleared and the roads began to be repaired. Many fortifications were also built. This was followed by the opening of the wasteland and the construction of water conservancy. The entire people of the Ryukyus were turned around by Liu Pei's instructions.

In this way, Liu Pei naturally took over the actual rights of the Ryukyus quietly by mobilizing a large number of Ryukyu people to work. In the process, nothing unpleasant happened. On the contrary, the strict military discipline and high morale of the family members left a deep impression on the people of the Ryukyus. Received a lot of support. However, some people must be obedient on the surface, but behind the scenes they are planning something.

About a little over a month later, the flotilla returned again. This time a lot of weapons and supplies were brought in. There are also reinforcements to the family ding team. However, Liu Pei was worried that the people of the Ryukyus were interested in the Japanese people, so after the arrival of this team, Liu Pei only showed half of the troops. The rest of the troops were hidden in the barracks. Or quietly go to build fortifications at night.