Since ordering the formation of overseas bases, Ryukyu Island has become the first strategic location chosen by Cho Hyo-seok. The pirates who exterminated the Zhu family in Mingzhou and subdued them also moved here one after another and built the first house.

As this pirate army began to camp here, Zhao Xiaoxi ordered the formation of a navy in Songjiang and moved here one after another. Along with them, there were many family members and ordinary people of the shipwrights recruited that year.

In this way, relying on the continuous replenishment of personnel, this territory has also continued to grow and develop. Until the power of the Jiangnan Murong family was eradicated, Zhao Xiaoxi asked Kim Yuna to manage the affairs of the new base as an agent.

In addition, they are trained in secret camps and are not suitable for civilian personnel who hold military positions. was also sent here by Cho Hyo-seok one after another, and let them serve as managers and cooperate with Kim Yuna to manage and develop this overseas base.

Although many officials on Fujian Road probably know that this island used to be only frequented by pirates and aborigines. Suddenly, a large town founded by the Han people appeared, but looking at the skeleton flags anchored in the harbor, no one dared to come and look for trouble.

When Zhao Hyo-seok was focusing on the layout of the north, this skeleton pirate group was adapted from Wuwei and containment pirates. It can really be said that it is famous in the entire South China Sea region, and when passing merchant ships saw him, they all took the initiative to drop their sails and send them to buy the road.

As for the pirate forces funded by some inland families, they have also become the target of the Skeleton Pirate Regiment. Even to the development of the scene, inland coastal merchants who do maritime trade, if they want to go to sea to do business, must pay a certain amount of protection fees.

Get the skull flag issued by the Skeleton Pirate Regiment, as long as you hang it on the bow of the ship, you can ensure that you will not be hindered in several nearby countries. If there are pirates who dare to loot a merchant ship with a skull flag, then wait to be washed in blood!

By robbing pirates of their wealth. There is also a protection fee paid by maritime merchants, and today's skeleton pirate group has nearly a thousand ships of all sizes. There are tens of thousands of pirate members.

In addition to the base camp of the Ryukyus, there are branches of the Skeleton Pirate Regiment on Liangzhejiang Road, Fujian Road, and Guangnan Road. Even Qiongzhou, which is now ordered to be Zhao Xiaoxi's fiefdom. There are also detachments of the Skeleton Pirates.

Looking at the crowded crowd on the shore, Zhao Xiaoxi held his mother's hand and said to the pirate commander who had not been seen for a long time: "Yun Cong, you did a good job. In just over two years, it is fortunate that this place has developed like this. ”

Li Yuncong, who was born as a dart master in the sea, did not expect him to have such a day. When he was caught by the pirates of the Zhu family, he thought that he didn't even have a chance to live. But in just two years, he became the commander of the famous Pirate Skeleton Regiment.

looked at Cho Hyo-seok, who had also been seen for a long time. Li Yuncong said very respectfully: "The little one can have today, it all depends on the trust of the prince of the county, and the lives of these brothers under him." Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to do that alone. ”

Oh, yes! Since becoming the commander of the pirate group, Li Yuncong has not worried about ships and weapons at all. All he has to do is to constantly look for pirates to fight the annexation. Knock out some of the blood-laden pirates and absorb some loyal and honest pirates.

in the process of this annexation. All he needs to do is fight. In many cases, it is not even hands-on at all. When the fleet sails past, the other party will take the initiative to surrender. It's no wonder that his team has grown so fast.

Regarding Li Yuncong's meritorious and not arrogant attitude, Zhao Xiaoxi also admired it and said: "Don't worry, the notoriety of this pirate will not let you wear it for too long." I'm here this time. You'll do a great job, and then you'll be the commander of the navy representing the Great Song Dynasty.

Let everyone disperse first, standing on the dock is not a thing. Wait a minute, I'll also arrange for you, and then we will develop our plan. In a word. This base is only the first step in our great story, and there will be places where you will be fortunate in the future. ”

Hearing Zhao Xiaoxi's order, Li Yuncong quickly instructed his pirates to persuade these people who were watching the excitement to leave. At the same time, Zhao Xiaoxi and his entourage were welcomed into the first small town that had just seen the scale.

Although they are all brick and wood houses, Zhao Xiaoxi still feels relatively clean when he walks to the road in the town. Outside the town, the reclaimed grain fields are now also planted with rice.

In short, Cho Hyo-seok arrived here and saw everything that was a little unsatisfactory. But in his opinion, in just two years, this place has developed into this, and these people have also spent a lot of effort to govern.

In the center of the town, where the people live, there are several small two-story buildings built against the hills. This is where Kim Yuna works and deliberates, and after Zhao Hao and the others arrived here, they all moved here to live.

With the entry of Zhao Xiaoxi, the actual spiritual leader, the management of this town also rushed over one after another. First, I came to see Zhao Xiaoxi, and secondly, I also wanted to hear what Zhao Xiaoxi's plans would be here.

With the gradual abundance of daily necessities here, many things that are not well managed have also happened. Those civilian personnel who were sent here as grassroots managers also gradually felt that they were unable to do so.

Now that the master of Cho Hyo-seok has arrived, they all want to hear what his opinion is. After all, managing a new city with a population of more than 100,000 is not something that everyone can do well. Even Jin Yun'er also feels a little struggling.

Fortunately, in these years, the common people are relatively honest. Coupled with the taxes on the peasants here, it can be said that it is pitifully low. As long as they are willing to cultivate, the reclaimed grain fields only need to pay a little rent, and they will deal with the excess by themselves.

Food, farming tools, and even the houses where they live, are provided by the island's administration. What they have to do is to spend more time and take care of the reclaimed grain fields. This is a good thing, where to find it inland?

Looking at the subordinate cadres gathered together, Zhao Xiaoxi, who originally wanted Zhao Hao to take the seat, finally shook his head under his father's head. still sat happily on the main seat, and his father and eldest brother sat in the lower position.

As for Jin Yan'er, who usually sits on the main seat, at this moment, she and the princess Liu Qi are sitting quietly behind Princess Xu. looked at Zhao Xiaoxi, who was sitting on the main seat, and I also wanted to hear how Zhao Xiaoxi would arrange the next things.

After everyone sat down, Zhao Xiaoxi said with a smile: "This is my first time on the island, and I am really happy to see this family business created by everyone." In short, I would like to thank you all for your good fortune! ”

Seeing Zhao Xiaoxi get up and salute everyone, these managers who are qualified to attend the meeting are all Zhao Xiaoxi's henchmen. Feeling moved, they all got up to return the salute, and they didn't sit down again until Cho Hyo-seok sat down.

It is rare to be able to treat his subordinates with such courtesy, and it is rare to find the entire Great Song Dynasty. Zhao Hao began to feel that it was a little big, but when he finally thought about it, he understood that this thank you was undoubtedly a bought.

In fact, Cho Hyo-seok didn't think so much. As far as he is concerned, in front of these people, he will not put on a prince's shelf. Instead, he chooses to be a decision-maker, and these people are the managers who implement the decisions for him.

It's like a company, he's the general manager, and these are the top management of the company. The company's performance is good, and it is natural to say thank you. After all, if you say two politely, you won't lose anything.

Sitting down again, Zhao Xiaoxi said again: "Before discussing the next arrangements with you, I will tell you about my trip to sea this time. In the short term, we are afraid that we will have to work hard to live overseas.

You are all Zhao's henchmen, and there are some things that I am not afraid of you knowing. Now that the Empress Dowager is dead, some ministers in the court think that I will threaten the throne of the current official family, so they ordered me not to return to the court without a will.

It's just that you don't have to worry too much, I believe you all know that I was named the king of Qiongzhou when I went out of Beijing this time, and I have the power to train troops in Kaifeng. Although everyone knows that Qiongzhou is not a good place.

But I believe that if I give me a little time, it will also become a paradise on earth. You are all people who know the sea and the people, and you should know that this heaven and earth are far bigger than we know. In the short term, my focus will be on overseas bases.

When the time comes, I will take you back to the interior. For this reason, you don't have to worry about becoming a remnant of the Great Song Dynasty in the future. In short, there are many thieves in Fanbang who are currently eyeing the Central Plains, and we all need to prepare in advance.

Today's suffering, when it is completed, you will be rewarded accordingly. There are some things that I don't say, just because the time is not right. But please rest assured, when our dynasty returns, it will be when we will make great achievements. ”

Speaking bluntly about these unfavorable situations, there is no surprise to these personnel under him. On the contrary, he felt happy, because Zhao Xiaoxi was already the prince of the dynasty at this moment, and he also had the power to appoint officials in the opening of the government.

For these henchmen, they are grateful to Zhao Xiaoxi for his support and rescue. But who doesn't have any ambition in their hearts? If you can become an official official, you can also shadow future generations!

Li Yuncong, who was born as an ordinary dart master, stood up and saluted very directly: "Lord, whether you are the prince of the Great Song Dynasty or not." On the day Yun Cong was rescued by you, he promised that he would never follow the prince twice. ”

With Li Yuncong taking the lead in showing loyalty, these henchmen at the scene naturally did not hesitate, and quickly saluted together: "My subordinates swear to follow the prince to the death!" ”

Listening to the loyalty of these henchmen, Zhao Xiaoxi also smiled and said, "Okay, everyone take a seat!" I believe in your loyalty, and I believe that our future will be very good. Now let's start with Yuncong and introduce the situation of overseas bases! ”

As the titular pirate commander, Li Yuncong undoubtedly controls the strongest naval force. With the strength of the Skeleton Pirate Group, there is currently no opponent around the Great Song Dynasty. Even the pirates who were active in Goryeo fled from the wind.

It's just that both Zhao Xiaoxi and Li Yuncong know that the real controller of this pirate team has always been Zhao Xiaoxi from the beginning to the present. The pirate leaders who are currently serving as the commanders of the sub-base are all Cho Hyo-seok's hardcore henchmen.

This means of controlling the army, Zhao Xiaoxi still has some of them! (To be continued......)