Chapter 32 The Villages of the Relict People of the Early Tang Dynasty
According to the history known to Cho Hyo-seok, the origin of Ryukyu Island originated from the Sui Dynasty. It's just that at that time, the island was more populated by indigenous people. Not very valued by the emperor of the Central Plains, but he just knows that there is such a wild island here.
The real Ryukyu was canonized as a state of the Central Plains, and it was more often after the end of the Song and Yuan dynasties. This also means that today's Ryukyu is actually not much different from the Sui and Tang dynasties.
It's just that for some people living on the coast, they also know that there is such an island through the discovery of the imperial court. Some fishermen who couldn't survive during the war years risked their lives to come here.
At present, the remnant tribe that Li Yuncong discovered is the remnant who came here by crossing the ocean in a fishing boat. To a certain extent, it can be said that their adventures have allowed their bloodline to be continued.
For Zhao Xiaoxi, as long as these people think they are the people of the Central Plains, he will not use swords unless he has to. But Zhao Xiaoxi also knows that if he doesn't regard himself as a remnant of the people of the Central Plains, what is the difference between him and the natives?
When Zhao Xiaoxi followed Li Yuncong and walked towards a path that someone stepped on at a glance. The three villages living here all resounded with the sound of piercing gongs and drums. Hearing this sound, the people in the village will all let the walled building defend it.
I think that the landing of Li Yunxiang and others just now still let the people living here see it. In order to ensure safety, they had to form a village to protect themselves. Having lived here for a long time, they have learned to face all kinds of dangers.
When Zhao Xiaoxi and his party arrived at the first village where people surnamed Liu lived. Looking at the panicked villagers, Zhao Hyo-seok made a gesture to let all the soldiers who followed him rest in place.
Said to the people beside him: "Yun Cong, let their leader come out and speak." Tell them. The origin of this king. If this king really wants to attack here, how can they be our opponents with these simple weapons? ”
Li Yuncong saluted and stepped forward and said, "Listen, the people inside, we are the subordinates of the King of Qiongzhou in the Great Song Dynasty. Knowing that you are the remnants of the previous dynasty, the prince came to check in person this time. If you don't believe me, let your leaders come out and speak. ”
Listen to Li Yuncong's words. The people in the village also know that they can't resist it, and there are guys with knives and guns outside. Not to mention, in this team, there is also a dignified prince, which is what their small people dare to resist?
It's just that they have lived on an isolated island for many years, and they are more accustomed to an unfettered life. In addition to the rules handed down by their ancestors, they really don't understand what this prince is about.
Plus a long time living here. Many people are actually unclothed. If it weren't for the fact that they looked different from those dark and thin natives, I am afraid that no one would have thought that they would be the people who fled from the Central Plains.
Of course, the most important point is the language of these people. Although it is different from the people of the Great Song Dynasty today, Li Yuncong and the others were still able to talk to them when they first came. If replaced by indigenous. Only gestures communicated with the sword soldiers.
I heard that an army came outside, waving the dragon flag and the Zhao character flag. The patriarch of the Liu clan who is worried in the village. I also know that looking at this situation, these people who come cannot afford to offend. also seems to realize that their peaceful days are about to end.
The villagers who guarded the wall came back to tell me that a person who claimed to be the prince of the Great Song Dynasty came outside. These patriarchs, who have been inherited more by their ancestors, know better than these villagers what this prince seems to be.
Some time ago. When they saw Li Yuncong and others, they knew that now the imperial court had changed to a person surnamed Zhao. And Li Yuncong and others went ashore for the purpose of finding a suitable place for the people to live.
Knowing that he couldn't hide, the patriarch of the Liu clan gritted his teeth and said, "Let's go." Let's go meet the prince of this court and see what he is doing here. If the other party is not easy to provoke, everyone should hide in the mountains and flee for their lives! ”
understands that the opponent's soldiers are strong and strong, trapped on this isolated island, and there is no way to escape into the sea. The only way is to choose to flee to the mountains. But after living here for a long time, they also know that the vast mountains are also full of dangers.
It's just dangerous, and it's better than being exterminated. Giving such an order is more of a last resort. After all, they hide here to live, and more will only ensure the inheritance of the family's bloodline.
Just when Zhao Xiaoxi felt that these movements were a little too slow, the gate of the village made of horizontal logs was finally slowly opened. An old man with gray hair walked out under the guidance of two young men who were a little panicked.
looked at the other party and bowed down and said: "Liu Zhengyuan, a descendant of the Tang Liu family, see the prince of the Great Song Dynasty!" ”
Seeing this old man, he didn't even ask the prince, and when he came up, he knelt down and snorted. Zhao Xiaoxi also knew that they were so menacing, which must have scared these remnants of the previous dynasty. It's just that he knows that sometimes the threat of necessity is also needed.
He stepped forward and said, "Get up and talk back!" ”
Liu Zhengyuan, who heard the voice, did not hesitate to stand up from the ground, and the other two young people who came out with him. He also got up quickly and helped the patriarch up.
It was only at this time, at Zhao Xiaoxi's suggestion, that Li Yuncong stepped forward and said with a smile: "Patriarch Liu, I wonder if you still remember being here?" I came here earlier, and I took my brothers and had a meal in your village?
Please rest assured, Patriarch Liu, today my prince brought troops over, more to see your living conditions. There are other things I'd like to discuss with you. Patriarch Liu can also reassure the villagers that there is no need for these tensions. We have no ill intentions! ”
Seeing Li Yuncong, the patriarch of Liu Village thought about it and said with a puzzled face: "Eh! How are you? Aren't you the pirate leader who came the year before? Why, you have become an official again? ”
doesn't seem to understand how a pirate became Liu Zhengyuan of the official army. is also very direct, and said these questions in his heart. This made Li Yuncong feel a little that he didn't know how to explain this matter.
And Zhao Xiaoxi quickly answered: "He was still a pirate at that time, if he had already returned to the king and become an official of the imperial court." This time, the king learned that there were nearly a thousand remnants of the previous dynasty on this island, so he came to take a look.
And this king would like to tell you one thing, that he has built a great city in the place of the half-day voyage next to you. There are already 100,000 people living there, and they have all moved to the island in the past two years, just like you.
How about it, is it difficult for Patriarch Liu, if you want this king to stand at the door and talk to you? Or does Patriarch Liu think that these young and strong people of your clan can really fight against the officials and soldiers of the imperial court with the little weapons in their hands? ”
Hearing this, Liu Zhengyuan hurriedly knelt down again and said: "If the prince forgives the sin, the grass people and others have lived overseas for a long time, and most of the clansmen do not know the etiquette. I was indeed a little panicked when I saw the officers and soldiers coming, so I made such an offensive move.
Tiedan, quickly tell everyone to withdraw from the village, and let the whole clan welcome the arrival of the Great Song Dynasty in the square. What are you still doing in a daze, why don't you hurry up and spread the word! The prince, the small village is simply leaking, and the prince is also asked to move there. ”
Looking at Liu Zhengyuan's sincere and frightened expression, Mu Wanqing and the others felt that Zhao Xiaoxi's threat to an old man like this was somewhat immoral. But they all know that under normal circumstances, Zhao Xiaoxi is not such a person.
Since he is doing this at this moment, there must be a reason for doing so. For this reason, no one interrupted Cho Hyo-seok's words. After all, Zhao Xiaoxi at this moment is the prince of the Great Song Dynasty.
Before entering Liujia Village, Zhao Xiaoxi ordered again: "Yun Cong, send someone to call the patriarchs of the other two villages." Since the king is here, let's talk to them. When the time comes, let the king go from village to village.
Remember, if they dare to disobey the order, let them know how powerful the dynastic army is. In addition, this king heard that almost all of your three villages are like relatives. Patriarch Liu, did he send someone with him?
Today, the king came here because he didn't want to see the bloody scene. For this reason, the king wants to settle some things peacefully. Patriarch Liu, do you think what this king is considering, is it very reasonable? ”
Listening to Zhao Xiaoxi's very flat speech, Liu Zhengyuan was also very clear. Compared with Liujia Village, there are nearly 400 people, and the other two villages have fewer people. They are powerless to resist at all, and if they really want to make a move, the three villages joining forces are not the opponents of the official army.
understood that Zhao Xiaoxi said this, and asked him to persuade the patriarchs of the two villages. Liu Zhengyuan didn't say much, and directly sent his own son to follow Li Yuncong to the two villages to persuade the patriarchs of the two villages to come over to pay homage to the prince of the imperial court.
If the officials and soldiers really want to kill that village, it is not a good thing for the other two villages. Over the years, the three villages married each other, and the result was that each village had a girl marry the other two.
Even many times, everyone forms a family in private, and exchanges girls for girls in each other's villages. In this way, the family can continue to pass on the method. It's just that compared with the other two villages, Liujia Village was established earlier.
With Zhao Xiaoxi and his entourage, they only brought a few personal guards into the village, but those naval soldiers all stayed outside to be in charge of guarding. This appearance made the people in the village feel a little more at ease.
At least in their opinion, among these people who followed the patriarch into the village this time. There are also a few fairy-looking women. The appearance of these women also gives these villagers some comfort in their hearts.
Only Zhao Xiaoxi walked into the village and looked at the men and women here, almost none of whom were neatly dressed. As for the children who hide behind their parents, almost all of them are bare-bottomed.
Occasionally, I can see some children wearing clothes, and I don't know how many times they have been sewn up. It can also be seen from this that these remnants live here, in addition to being able to eat enough, many times clothing is a problem.
In the long run, even if they are not indigenous, they will eventually evolve into indigenous. This also shows that the people living here are not as Zhao Xiaoxi imagined, and they can live a life like a paradise here! (To be continued......)