As the commander of the Skeleton Regiment, Li Yuncong has never commanded such a pirate team of tens of thousands of people. But when he heard Zhao Xiaoxi, he wanted to hear him talk about the situation of the pirate group, and soon reported the current situation of the skeleton pirate group.

In addition to the base camp guarding Ryukyu Island, it has nearly 6,000 pirate members and more than 500 large and small ships. The rest of the bases scattered around the Great Song Dynasty also have strength that should not be underestimated, and they act as the protectors of maritime merchants.

Although the protection fee of the skeleton regiment is relatively high. But for the maritime merchants, they can earn a lot of wealth from a successful trade. In particular, the merchant ships going to Goryeo and the Wa Kingdom could reach the inland business for a year after a trip.

This high income also contributed to the pirates' enthusiasm for robbery. With the Skeleton Regiment, as long as they are trading in their territory, they don't have to worry at all. If you encounter pirates and dare to rob a fleet that has paid protection money, the consequences are very serious.

Even the Skeleton Pirate Sub-base, which is currently located on Sishui Island on Liangzhejiang Road, occasionally undertakes the task of escorting goods for maritime merchants. With their help in escorting the fleet, the danger of merchant ships encountering pirates was also minimized.

After listening to Li Yuncong's introduction, Zhao Xiaoxi also knew that the matter of pirate restructuring also needed to be put on the agenda. Except for a few pirates who were not accustomed to mixing in the army, and let them stay in the sub-bases, the Ryukyus had to build a regular army.

Thinking of this, Zhao Xiaoxi quickly said: "Yes, in just two years, it seems that Yun Cong has also worked hard to expand the team to such a large size." Next, I will formally form a navy and an army in the Ryukyus. We'll talk about that later!

Yan Lu, you are responsible for arranging and taking care of the people who have moved to the island at present. Let's talk about how many people there are on the island at present, except for Yun Cong's subordinates. It is divided into three categories: old, middle and young. Also, how many acres of land have been cultivated? ”

When his name was called, a middle-aged man with a serious face quickly got up and said, "Back to the prince, there are currently 4,527 households on the island, and the total population has reached 98,630.

Among them, the proportion of people who have reached the age of forty is more than 30%. The proportion of young and strong is 30%, and the remaining 4 become women and children. At present, it is impossible to count the acres of land, but there are about more than 300,000 acres.

Because the taxes set by the prince are too generous, the people on the island now almost have nothing to do with it. Therefore, the reclaimed wasteland, for a while, his subordinates could not make an accurate record, and asked the prince to punish the crime. ”

Regarding Yan Lu's answer, Zhao Xiaoxi is also clear. At present, there are only a few people who manage civil affairs. It can be said that it is not easy to do this. Zhao Xiaoxi naturally won't blame him. Besides, the speed of reclamation of this acre is somewhat amazing!

From the time the fleet arrived here, Zhao Xiaoxi, based on the memories of later generations, probably saw that the place where the base was built should belong to the direction of Tainan in later generations. Indeed, there is a plain area that is very easy to cultivate.

Compared with the later generations, the people of Baodao are prosperous. There are many buildings everywhere. Today's Ryukyu can be said to be like a primeval forest. Others close to the mouth of the sea. I will occasionally see some small fishing villages.

In addition, according to the inspection of Li Yuncong and others, there are also indigenous tribes living on this treasure island. It's just that the first piece they live in has not yet encountered the emergence of indigenous tribes.

A group of people living near the coast, most of whom are Han Chinese immigrants and multiplied villages. Farther away, it can even be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. True Aboriginals. At present, most of them live inland, and no one has set foot in the middle of the island.

After listening to the two major parts of civil and military, Cho Hyo-seok listened again, Kim Yuna, who is responsible for managing finance and food materials. Inform the island of the current stockpiles of supplies, and how much cash is available.

Learn about the gold and silver stored on the island today. It has as many as tens of millions of taels of silver, and Zhao Xiaoxi also sighed. This is really a lucrative business as a pirate! Of course, he also knows that this money is just the family fund of the overseas base.

After listening to these reports, Zhao Xiaoxi quickly said: "On the way here, I thought about the idea of how to develop the base. In general, I intend to set up a state capital yamen here to normalize the management of the base.

As we move on, we will absorb more immigrants and not only will we build towns here. For other Ryukyu islands, suitable places to live, I will arrange for immigrants to relocate to the island, and connect the north and south of this large island.

Of course, this is a bit far away, but this is my vision for the future. Even in my plan, this Ryukyu Island was officially renamed Treasure Island. I want to let all the overseas countries know that this island is full of treasures. ”

In order to make the word treasure island appear as soon as possible, Zhao Xiaoxi shamelessly threw it out. As soon as they heard this, everyone seemed to be looking forward to turning this wild island into Zhao Hyo-seok's so-called treasure island.

Seeing that everyone did not object, Zhao Xiaoxi said again: "In order to facilitate management, there is also future expansion and official appointments. I plan to set up six ministries and one government, clearly divide the powers of each ministry, and strive to make the management of the base the same as that of the interior.

In the future, the Ministry of Industry will be mainly responsible for the construction of houses on the base, as well as the formation of some factories and workshops. The household department is mainly responsible for the overall management of the living and working conditions of the people who have immigrated here.

The Ministry of Officials mainly supervises the evaluation of officials in various ministries, and is also responsible for collecting complaints and complaints from the people against officials in various ministries. Put an end to the use of power to oppress people, as well as the occurrence of corruption incidents, and even be responsible for selecting excellent officials in the future.

The Criminal Department is mainly responsible for the security of the base, as well as hearing some neighborhood disputes and arresting some saboteurs. For those who are lazy and lazy, and who are traitors, kill those who should be killed, and arrest those who should be caught. It is also responsible for the internal defense of the island.

The Ministry of War naturally established three branches of the Navy, the Army, and even the Cavalry. If you want to protect the foundation we have laid, you can't do it if you don't have the strength in your hands. In the future, the military department will also be the vanguard and blade of our expansion.

As for the rest of the Ministry of Rites, it is mainly responsible for receiving and promoting our policies and guidelines to the people of Fanbang who will arrive here in the future. Organize some of the festive affairs of the base for the New Year.

In addition to the above six ministries, another internal affairs office was established, which was mainly responsible for the financial power of the base, as well as the allocation of materials and other affairs. For the time being, the personnel of each department will be appointed, and I will make specific appointments after I understand the situation of the base. ”

Six ministries and one government, this management looks a bit nonsense. If you think about it, this is the naivety of a state system. Zhao Hao, who was sitting on the side, really understood that this son seemed to be really ambitious!

But he came out of the capital, and whether he can return to Bianliang City in the future depends on the ability of this son. If you can't become an emperor, you can feel the taste of the emperor in the future, and you will not give birth to such a good son who is both civil and military!

The managers sitting below are all very clear. Next, Cho Hyo-seok's appointment will determine their future fate. As long as Zhao Xiaoxi can really return to the inland to compete for the world in the future, they will be the founding heroes!

When everyone heard about this huge plan, although they felt a little frightened, they couldn't suppress the anticipation and surprise in their hearts. After listening to Zhao Hyo-seok's admonition, everyone quickly withdrew from the meeting hall.

Seeing that all these subordinates withdrew, Zhao Xiaoxi breathed a sigh of relief, and said to his father Xu Wang Zhao Hao: "Father, do you think it is advisable for your son to consider this?" ”

In response to Zhao Xiaoxi's inquiry, Zhao Hao nodded and said, "Although there are some violations, we are all overseas. There is a way that the general will be outside, and the king's order will not be affected. As long as you are careful in the future, no one will say anything about you.

This time, my father can't help you. It's okay in the future, you and your mother will take care of the children for you. And Xiaoqian, if you can, you can also let him hold some official positions! There is a way, fight the tiger brothers! ”

As the son of King Xu's mansion, Zhao Xiaoqian is actually not bad, and he knows literature and etiquette. It's a pity that I ran into Zhao Xiaoxi, the demonic second brother. His light was undoubtedly much lower, but fortunately he was not jealous.

In what Liu Qi told him in private, as long as his second brother has a future, he, who is the elder brother, can also get a lot of protection. At least from the current point of view, Zhao Hyo-seok respects him as a big brother very much, so he is content.

Hearing Zhao Hao's words, Zhao Xiaoxi also quickly said: "This matter, even if my father doesn't say it, I will ask my eldest brother to help." I will manage the affairs of Ryukyu Island for a period of time at most, and I am afraid that the base will have to worry more about my eldest brother in the future.

I know that when my eldest brother was in the imperial city, he served as an official of the Ministry of Officials. And this time, the chief officer of the Ministry of Officials, I plan to let the eldest brother serve as it. In addition, I will not be there in the future, and the eldest brother will temporarily take the position of the owner of the island.

In short, the six ministries and one government I have established now are more for the purpose of selecting some people of insight. Therefore, in the future, the eldest brother will serve as the chief officer of the ministry, and the burden on his shoulders is not small. The assessment of officials depends entirely on your evaluation. ”

Looking at Zhao Xiaoxi's sincere words, Zhao Xiaoqian did not refuse, and said with a simple smile: "Second brother, I'll do my best!" If there are things that are wrong and inadequate in the future, I hope you don't think the big brother is too useless. ”

After talking about Zhao Xiaoxi, Zhao Xiaoxi quickly said: "Father, the Internal Affairs Office is related to the stability of the base. This presiding officer, I plan to let Steward Zhao serve as it. How about you usually help your son take care of it? ”

As soon as he heard this, the palace steward who stayed behind immediately shook his head and said, "Second son, this matter is absolutely inappropriate, this position is so important." How dare an old slave take on such a heavy responsibility, by all means! ”

Looking at the housekeeper with a sincere and frightened expression, Zhao Xiaoxi smiled and said, "Uncle Fu, from childhood to adulthood, you are watching the affairs of the palace. Now that I'm here, I can only be glad for you.

You can't, let me ask my father to come out of the mountain! What's more, in the final analysis, this family business is also ours. If you don't take care of it for me, I don't feel at ease if I hand it over to anyone! Just be lucky! ”

Zhao Xiaoxi is naturally very clear about the ability of this palace housekeeper. Although managing a royal palace is a bit different from managing a base. But for the time being, with all these manpower, who can he entrust to manage his finances and property? (To be continued......)