Ma Zhishan's proposal was supported by all the Australian owners, and after a night of discussion, they decided to dismiss more than 1,000 women, children, old and children, and close the Renyayin River estuary market, which not only relieved the worries, but also incorporated more than 200 young and middle-aged businessmen into the army, so that there were nearly 1,000 capable soldiers. [No pop-ups. Lin Feng himself knew very well that as long as he could hold on to the tortoiseshell port for more than a month, there would be "reinforcements" to help him attack Manila and occupy Luzon Island to divide the dominance, of course.

Therefore, Lin Feng decided to announce that he would accept the imperial court's "Zhao'an", saying that before the Westerners attacked the tortoiseshell port, he had formulated a plan to return to China in stages and batches, but secretly prepared another set of plans, to send the families of the remaining soldiers to Pattani, including Luo Amin's mother and daughter, which was kept secret for the time being.

Early the next morning, the news of Zhao'an spread throughout the tortoiseshell port, some of the civilians were sad, some were helpless, most of the businessmen and their families who were held hostage were so excited that they burst into tears, they rushed to the door of the Lin Mansion, knelt on the ground with brushes, and thanked Xu Linger and Guo Yiqian......

This unexpected news made Guo Yi and Xu Ling'er difficult, because they couldn't guarantee that the imperial court would treat these people well, and now they couldn't explain it to everyone, so they suddenly fell into extreme embarrassment.

So, Luo Amin hurriedly sent someone to find Lin Feng and Ma Zhishan, and together persuaded the businessmen and their families outside the door, and the five of them came to the Juyi Hall.

"Guo Qianhu, Xu Qianhu, your task is complete, and Mr. Ma will accompany you back. However, the Macao owner wants to see how Pang Shangpeng treats Mr. Ma before he can decide on the next arrangement, so it is sincere, right? Lin Feng asked.

Ma Zhishan gave a deep salute and said sincerely: "The two thousand households, the little old man is willing to accept any punishment from the imperial court and will never regret it. You have all seen that these poor people who are going to follow us are basically ordinary merchants and their families who have violated the sea ban, and you must not want to watch them wait here for death, right? ”

Faced with this situation, Luo Amin didn't know what to say, he looked at Guo Yi and Xu Ling'er with blank eyes, and tears flowed down......

After being silent for a long time, Guo Yi said: "Lord Lin Daao, Mr. Ma, as far as we know, there should be no problem with the Tortoiseshell Harbor until the end of the year, during this period, you only need to wait for the arrival of the Moon Sky Elder to relieve the siege of the Tortoiseshell Harbor, and then ......"

Before Guo Yi finished speaking, Lin Feng slapped the table and replied loudly: "To tell you the truth, no one wants to follow Elder Moon Sky across the ocean!" ”

"Who says no?" Luo Amin stood up and said sharply: "Ah Ying and I are the first to sign up!" ”

Lin Feng didn't get angry, waved his hand at Luo Amin, motioned for her to sit down first, and then turned his gaze to Ma Zhishan.

"Madame, everyone respects you and listens to you. But have you thought about it? If the Western devils suddenly call, how should we respond? Ma Zhishan asked.

"The Western devils are still trying to use you to put pressure on the imperial court, and according to the judgment of the governor's huge man, at least this year will not attack Tortoiseshell Harbor." Guo Yi, who looked solemn, continued: "Now, although the Elder Moon Sky is still trapped in Qiumepu, they have already received the quotation from the City Ship Division, and have received the full support of the governor's huge people, you only need to wait for more than two months, and the merchant group of the Moon Sky Elder can come to Hawksbill Harbor, and when the time comes, the imperial court will be able to support you to deal with the Westerners, build an ocean base here, and those who are willing to go to the New World can go, and those who want to stay in the local area to do business can stay, why not?" ”

Lin Feng replied loudly: "Don't say it again, this plan is definitely not feasible!" ”

Luo Amin, whose face was full of anger, asked sharply: "Why can't it be done?" ”

Ma Zhishan glared at Lin Feng fiercely, shook his head and said, "Madam, why are you still so confused? If you don't leave, it's too late! ”

"If you don't sweep a house, how can you sweep the world." Xu Ling'er said, stood up with a smile and said, "Mr. Ma, although Manila is now occupied by Westerners, and Luzon Island is full of churches, I believe that when Elder Moon Sky comes, he will be able to change the situation here." The two masters, Elder Moon Sky and Xuande Zhenren, who have been working hard, want to go to the New World to compete with Westerners, and have been preparing for this for a long time, but in fact, there is no need to go near and far, and we can promote the civilization of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism in China in Luzon, and use the way of Confucius and Mencius to implement the rule of etiquette and benevolence, and work together to compete with Westerners, everyone should have such confidence. ”

"Xu Qianhu is reasonable." Ma Zhishan wisped his gray beard and praised: "When fighting against the Japanese invaders, Xiao Lao'er had a one-sided friendship with Elder Yuekong, and I believe that the elder's personality charm will definitely be able to convince the islanders of Luzon, but it is a pity that the sky does not fulfill people's wishes, and there will be no such opportunity, which is really regrettable." ”

Luo Amin heard what Ma Zhishan said, and hurriedly asked, "Why did the old gentleman say this?" ”

Xu Ling'er also thought that there must be hidden secrets in the voice outside the words, and hurriedly said: "Mr. Ma, if you have anything to say, just talk about it, and if there are any difficulties, we will face them together." ”

Before Ma Zhishan could speak, Lin Feng suddenly laughed loudly, pointed at Guo Yi and Xu Ling'er, showed a face full of disdain, and said contemptuously: "Childish, really naïve!" Edify? Can it be done overnight? At that time, Xu Chai Lao worked hard in Luzon for decades, spreading the way of Confucius and Mencius, teaching fish and mulberry cultivation and weaving, but it ended in failure; And the current Westerners, whether they go to the New World or the Old World, are to conquer each other by force, and then force the natives to believe in their religion, and then open a port to do business, just like a child, slap and rub it three times, and then give a sweet date, please forgive me, Elder Moon Sky is bound to fail! ”

Guo Yi said: "Lord Lin Daao, we are here to give you a message, when the merchant group of the Elder of the Moon Sky arrives at Tortoiseshell Harbor, you can get the support of the Governor's huge people, as long as you sincerely support the Elder's great cause of going to sea, it is not impossible to restore your status as a Jinyi Guard." ”

"So, the two of you and the two hundred Ming soldiers are not leaving?" Lin Feng asked.

Finding that Guo Yi and Xu Ling'er were stunned for a moment, Ma Zhishan hurriedly replied: "Since Xiao Lao'er took everyone back to Fujian, if the two thousand households don't go back, I'm afraid it's not appropriate." ”

"Let's go, you all go, I'll stay and wait for the arrival of Elder Moon." Lin Feng sighed as he spoke, as if he was quite helpless, and said with emotion: "Before the arrival of the Westerners, the Luzon people believed in the way of Confucius and Mencius. Since the elders have decided to compete with Westerners, it is no matter whether they come early or late, and I, Lin, are waiting here. ”

"Good!" Guo Yi replied: "When we go back, we will bring the merchant group of the Elder of the Moon Sky, and we will stand in Tortoiseshell Harbor to compete with the Westerners." ”

Xu Ling'er continued: "The two masters, Elder Moon Sky and Xuande Zhenren, are old, and they often sigh that time flies like a white horse, and with the base of Tortoiseshell Port, it is good to develop trade between Guangdong and Fujian and other places and the South Seas, and to accumulate strength and go to the New World to compete with the Western Yi people. ”

Looking at these two kind and simple girls, Ma Zhishan couldn't help but fold his hands, bow to the sky, close his eyes, and chant words in his mouth......

"Ma senior, second Australian master." Lin Feng shouted, and found that Ma Zhishan was unmoved, he suddenly became nervous, hesitated for a moment, and said with emotion: "It's really unforgiving, the second master is old, I have been imprisoned by Wen Tao, a bastard, for five years, and now this body is not good, if I can be twenty years younger, I will definitely worship Elder Yuekong as a teacher, follow them across the ocean to expand the territory, and it will not be in vain to live a lifetime." ”

Guo Yi wasted no time in taking out a nautical chart, pointed to the continent on the other side of the ocean, and said, "Lord Lin Daao, aren't you planning to build the Forbidden City here?" ”

Lin Feng fixed his eyes on the continent, began to nod his head, and replied with a smile: "In this way, after you leave, we will wait for Elder Moon Sky here." ”

Ma Zhishan raised his head suddenly, and was about to open his mouth, when he suddenly found that Lin Feng was looking at him viciously, and hurriedly swallowed his words back.

"Elder Moon Sky is the master of the dog, everyone knows and knows in Hawksbill Harbor, everyone admires the elder so much, you are all relieved." When Lin Feng said this, he got up and patted Ma Zhishan on the shoulder, and sighed: "Maybe when I reach your age, I will also consider returning to the roots and souls to return to my hometown, please rest assured to take everyone back, there are two thousand households to call the shots for you, I believe that Pang Shangpeng will not be slow to treat you." ”

Ma Zhishan finally shed tears, grabbed Lin Feng's hands, and whimpered and said: "Lord Daao, Xiao Lao'er has something to ask for, and I hope you can listen to it." ”

"Please don't be sad, old man, since the gathering of Nanao Island, Lin can have today, all thanks to your old help, Lin is grateful, if you have anything to say, please just come." Lin Feng replied.

"Lord Taiao, no matter whether the Hawksbill Harbor can be defended or not, we must not attract the Japanese to the island again, the little old man and most of the soldiers of the Hawksbill Harbor have a common enmity with the Hawksbill Harbor......

"Of course!" Before Ma Zhishan finished speaking, Lin Feng hurriedly interrupted his words, and suddenly found that Luo Amin was still hanging on the cross, stepped forward and snatched it and threw it on the ground, stepped on it again, and scolded viciously: "What are you still doing with this ghost talisman?" It's a shame. ”

"Don't forget, Lord Tai O, if Miss Hui Ling'er hadn't asked the missionary Mr. Mark for help, how could she have settled in Hawksbill Harbor?" Ma Zhishan picked up the cross, and said with emotion: "I have no faith in this life, I have been a pirate with milk all my life, this is old, old, but I like to go to the church to listen to the priest's lectures, I feel that what the priest said seems to be very reasonable, I dare not hope to go to heaven, and I will not be willing to go to hell, and I will return to my hometown with this old bone to accompany my ancestors, hoping that I will not take pigs and dogs in the next life, and I will be satisfied." ”

Everyone chatted for a long time, Guo Yi and Xu Ling'er already understood that it was impossible to stop Ma Zhishan at the moment, and it was difficult to ensure that these women, children, old and young would not be held accountable after returning to China, but this move made Lin Feng easily get rid of the burden, even if they had the ability to drive away the Western colonists, if he colluded with the Japanese invaders again in the future, it would still be a big trouble for the imperial court.

At this moment, Ma Zhishan had already expected that Lin Feng would never accept the arrival of the Moon Sky Elder Business Group, and believed that Li Chenghuai, Cai De, Chen Zhi and others would not accept him to collude with the Japanese Bandits, and it would not take long for there to be a big battle in Tortoiseshell Harbor, and after taking away the women, children, old and children stranded here, the worries were relieved, and the big guy at least did not have to sit still, so he was very calm in his heart.

Xu Ling'er was still unwilling, and asked according to the second countermeasure: "Mr. Ma, we really can't guarantee how the imperial court will treat everyone, how about we go to Ryukyu together?" ”

Regarding the matter of returning to China, Ma Zhishan had already sent his confidants to communicate with Pang Shangpeng secretly, and it was a big deal that he would bear all the responsibility, Pang Shangpeng basically promised to treat these lost lambs well, so he replied quite politely: "Lord Qianhu is bothered, these people who want to go home, even if they die, they have to die in their homeland, and now the overall situation has been decided, and it cannot be changed, so as not to disturb the morale of the army and the people, and cause an uncontrollable situation." ”

When Ma Zhishan finished saying all the things that should be said, because he was worried that the night would be long and dreamy, Lin Feng urged him to leave quickly.

After sending them away, Xu Ling'er asked, "Madam, when will Zhang Gou'er come back?" ”

"The dog is stationed in Manila Bay, hundreds of miles away from here, and he usually doesn't come back, and if he suddenly returns, it means that the red-haired ghost is going to attack us." Luo Amin replied.

"Looks like we're not going to see the dog this time." Xu Ling'er sighed: "It's really a pity, he and Zhu Hui and Song He worship as brothers of the opposite sex, and worship Elder Yuekong as a teacher, everyone is waiting for him to cross the ocean together and go to the New World to Xuanhua the civilization of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism in China." ”

"Please rest assured, with me and the dog here, we will definitely be able to force Lin Feng to accept the arrival of the Moon Sky Elder Business Group, and when the time comes, we must bring Xu Ajiao." Speaking of this, Luo Amin smiled slightly, and said with emotion: "Men should get married, women should get married, dogs are not small, I introduced many girls and he didn't want them." ”

"Brother Dog is a loyal and brave man, very worthy of everyone's trust, and he will definitely bring Xu Ajiao to him when the time comes." Xu Ling'er persuaded: "However, please Mrs. still come with us, Ah Ping misses you very much......"

"Sister, don't say it, I, I also miss Ah Ping very much, if I leave, I am afraid that I will not be able to restrain Lin Feng with the power of the dog alone." At this time, Luo Amin suddenly felt sad, took Xu Linger's hand, and shed tears again......

"Madam, listening to Mr. Ma's words, he seems to have expected that it won't be long before there will be a stormy meeting in Tortoiseshell Harbor, hasn't he talked to you?" Guo Yi asked.

Luo Amin cried bitterly for a while, and replied sadly: "He doesn't trust me, because I am the daughter of Luo Wenlong, who colluded with the Japanese and the emperor, and I dare to return to China, but I don't have the guts." ”

Perhaps because of this, Luo Amin led everyone to work hard in Tortoiseshell Harbor, hoping to live for a long time, Xu Linger couldn't help but feel sad, and proposed: "Many people are going to go with us, madam, go and practice it for everyone." ”

So, Luo Amin wiped away his tears and took them to visit the village door to door to see what difficulties everyone had, these people who were ready to return to China were overjoyed, and they all regarded Guo Yi and Xu Ling'er as living bodhisattvas, and bowed to them, but they didn't know what to say.

At this time, the market at the mouth of the Renya River was crowded with people, everyone was vying to sell the items that could not be taken away, and some people were shouting to sell the houses in the village......

The local islanders flocked to the brokers in the market to rush to buy, and in the face of the trading guests, Li Dan and others were overwhelmed, sitting in the shade of the trees and sweating like rain......

Suddenly, Xu Ling'er found a familiar back and shouted in surprise: "Brother Dog......"

(End of chapter)