Chapter 64: Hope Island
Early the next morning, Xu Changqing got up.
However, the weather seems to be a little bad today, I can't see the sun, it's very gloomy, and people can't help but feel a sense of depression.
Xu Changqing's exhilarating spirit also became gloomy!
It's July 25th.....
Xu Changqing noticed yesterday that the baggage materials transported by the Denglai fleet did not go to Ningyuan City, but went directly to the northern route.
I'm afraid that after the Denglai fleet has unloaded these materials, or even most of them, that will be when Ning Yuan swears in......
This strong sense of crisis that cannot be described in words made Xu Changqing's exhilarating mood be extinguished a lot.
Lips and teeth are cold!
Even though he didn't have the slightest good impression of many bad habits and customs in the Ming army, when he thought that the backbone of the nation was about to be broken, Xu Changqing still had some indescribable feelings in his heart.
But ~~, the matter has come to this, even if many things are afraid and suppressed, there will be no way.
At this time, all you can choose is to puff up your chest, bear it, face it, and solve it!
Fortunately, Xu Changqing had been using all the opportunities he could capture before, subtly changing a lot of things, and the morale of the Ming army was also very good, and he was brought up, Hong Chengchou's side should be much more comfortable than in history, so he wouldn't be too rash.
The exchange will not be carried out until late at night, after mid-hour, Xu Changqing simply had breakfast, rode his horse to a far away place at the tail of the fleet, roughly observed the situation on this side of the fleet, and saw that everything was on track, so he no longer lingered here, returned to the Green Snake Forest, crossed the sea directly to the Shark Island, and personally watched the delivery of silver.
is about to reach the most critical juncture, to be honest, Rao is Xu Changqing's psychological quality, and he also feels a little breathless.
Even if there will definitely be no problems on Shark Island, Xu Changqing is still a little unsteady, and he must go deep into the common people and feel their pulse more clearly, so that Xu Changqing will have a sense of security.
It's not a game, it's impossible to save, and it's impossible to redo it!
Even if he can't control the overall situation at this time, Xu Changqing must better grasp himself!
Because there is no failure, and there is no capital to make mistakes!
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Early in the morning the waves were slightly heavier.
But Xu Changqing's bamboo rafts are all large bamboo rafts equipped with thick guardrails and beams, and the sons who control the bamboo rafts are even more elite, and the three bamboo rafts take care of each other.
On the side of Shark Island, Xu Zhong, Uncle Guang, Ma Luan, Zhang Hongqiang, Uncle Hong and others have already prepared the silver, loaded the ship, and can set off at any time.
Uncle Guang personally led the team to guard Yinzi, and waited until noon, when the wind and waves were the most stable, Xu Changqing came to the simple small official hall and discussed the detailed affairs of the island with Xu Zhong and others.
At this time, Shark Island is under a lot of pressure.
There are so many people that there is almost no room for leisure.
The children's drills even had to hide in the shallow water of the sea.
But even so, it's still a drop in the bucket, it's really too small to be used at all.
Fortunately, Xu Zhong and the others are all capable, and they are really desperate, last night, more than 800 people were screened out, and they can cross the sea with Uncle Guang and them, and wait for Xu Changqing to call over to the Green Snake Forest.
There was no complaint from the people.
Even if Shark Island is a little crowded and has more rules, the food is quite good, you can eat enough, and Shangguan is kind, which is already a paradise for these ordinary people in Liaodi.
Xu Zhong said: "General, now the time is urgent, the task is also heavy, although the island is complicated, but the large structure is very good, mixed but not chaotic. Although it is a little cloudy today, it should not rain, otherwise...... Let's start the migration today, shall we? All you have to do is stay ......"
Xu Zhong hesitated for a moment, "It's enough to leave two hundred young people, and the island should be able to handle it." β
The environment changes people.
At this time, although Xu Zhong had only been on Shark Island for a few days, he had already begun to abandon the title of Xu Changqing's 'young master' and became a general instead.
What is Enlightenment?
This is enlightenment!
It is no wonder that he can become the second housekeeper of the Xu family, and he is deeply trusted by Xu Changqing's mother and son.
Xu Changqing thought for a while, and nodded slowly: "Yes!" But don't transport too many people in the early stage, mainly young and strong. Encourage them more, give them expectations, stability is the first priority! β
Saying that, Xu Changqing looked at Xu Zhong's eyes: "Uncle Zhong, the more difficult it is, the more we have to forge ahead!" β
Of course, Xu Zhong understood Xu Changqing's deep meaning, and couldn't help nodding heavily.
Now Xu Changqing is not short of manpower, whether it is a man or a woman, but he is very short of skeletons, and these manpower has been formed into a system and effective grassroots officers.
The key is that there is too little time, and Xu Changqing, who does not have so much time, can only cross the river by feeling the stones!
Now, even if it is an auxiliary soldier who has no official position before, it is normal to lead a young man in his twenties or thirties, or even fifty or sixty.
The only good thing is that the big island is very far from the mainland, nearly thirty miles, in the deep sea, and it is difficult to see the movement of the island from the shore.
To a large extent, this guarantees the safety of the island.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him expectantly, Xu Changqing flicked his fingers and suddenly smiled: "You don't have to be too depressed, it's up to you." Isn't this big island not yet named? Let's call it ------- Hope Island! Our hope begins here! β
"Hope Island?"
"Hey, that's a good name!"
"General, don't worry, even if we are broken, we must handle things properly."
"General, it's a great honor for students to serve you."
"Island of Hope, Island of Hope, the general is a person who is blessed by Buddha and Bodhisattva, we will definitely have smooth sailing."
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Xu Changqing's indifference, coupled with subtle hints, quickly made the atmosphere in the room lively.
Everyone's eyes began to show hope.
After all, behind the name 'Hope Island', there are real rights and interests hidden.
How can they be in such a position at this time, and how can they lose their benefits?
Seeing that everyone was active, Xu Changqing also relaxed slightly, and the corners of his mouth slightly curled.
This is the art of leadership.
Tens of millions of pressures can only be hidden in the bottom of the heart, and they must bring hope to their subordinates.
It is no wonder that the ancient sages said: "Those who have thunder in their chests and their faces are like a peaceful lake can worship the general!" β
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He carefully encouraged Xu Zhong and the others, so that they could start to migrate now, and Xu Changqing would go out and begin to go deep among the people, and continue to expand and deepen their influence.
Time is too tight.
Ning Yuan swore that he would have three or five days of kung fu at most.
At that time, Xu Changqing, as the 'benchmark figure' of Liaodi at this time, was sure to go on the expedition!
Therefore, Xu Changqing must strive to move all the residents of Shark Island to that big island before this node arrives, this time, whether it is advancing or retreating, Xu Changqing has more powerful leeway!
And as long as we wait for those big ships to be in place tonight, our initiative in this regard will be greatly strengthened and we will have a stronger subjective initiative!
"Hope Island?"
"That's a nice name."
"Wow, I heard that when we went to Hope Island, we all have a house to live in, and we don't have to worry about the wind and rain day and night."
"The general is really the reincarnation of a bodhisattva......"
"General, our whole family has kowtowed to you......"
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With the deliberate guidance of Xu Zhong and others, the name 'Hope Island' soon spread among the crowd, and the long-awaited expectations of the people were detonated again, and the light of hope that was thriving soon shrouded the entire Shark Island.
Seeing that the overall situation was under control, Xu Changqing was also a little uncontrollable for a while.
The common people are really too kind and naΓ―ve.
Their own clumsy methods actually don't have too many skills, but they are convinced, which makes Xu Changqing feel a little misty for a while.
Of course, Xu Changqing was not carried away by the victory.
This little trick of his own, to be honest, is still too tender to be on the stage at all.
Not to mention that compared with the super forcing king of later generations, Brother Hangcheng Ma, even compared to some ordinary level big fools, there is still a lot of distance.
What the?
How many cows does Brother Ma have, you ask?
In the era of the explosion of knowledge and information in later generations, there are countless people who are stunned by Brother Ma, not to mention this era that is almost uncivilized?
Of course, Mr. Wang, who has a small goal of 100 million, is an ordinary family, another brother Ma who has a bigger house, and a face-blind brother who is blind, and they are all masters in this way.
However, Xu Changqing was not discouraged.
As the old saying goes, "The ass decides the head." β
This kind of thing mainly depends on training, learning, and the improvement of the overall quality in all aspects brought about by the improvement of position.
Even though Xu Changqing may have innate shortcomings, he can stand on the shoulders of so many giants and draw scoops on the gourd, and he can also learn eight. Nine becomes.
Not to mention, Xu Changqing's talent in this area seems to be not bad.
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At the end of the day, it was almost three o'clock in the afternoon, and Xu Changqing personally sat down and led the bamboo raft fleet full of silver and manpower to the Green Snake Forest.
However, he was accompanied by several veteran craftsmen who were skilled in firearms.
On Xu Changqing's bamboo raft, Zhao Zengjin and his entourage were sent to the bow and stern of the boat, and Xu Changqing was whispering something to a few old craftsmen in the boat, and had already chatted all the way.
Several old craftsmen nodded frequently from time to time, and their eyes were burning with hope.
The general is so kind and generous.
Even if they don't fight for themselves, they have to fight for their children and grandchildren, and fight hard for a good future.
Not to mention, these tasks given to them by the general are not very difficult for them, but they just lack the corresponding materials now.
Xu Changqing and his entourage had just arrived in the Green Snake Forest, and the left-behind relatives casually brought Xu Changqing two pieces of news.
One is good news, and the other is that Xu Changqing was a little confused for a while, and his brows suddenly furrowed.
The good news is that Li Hongyun and their Li family's supplies came by sea, and they should be able to arrive before dark tonight.
Another piece of news that doesn't scratch your head is ~, Hong Chengchou wants to see himself now!
Moreover, Hong Chengchou's herald arrived at the beginning of noon and had been waiting here for more than two hours.
Lao Hong's summoning must not be avoided.
At this time, whether it is the side of the Green Snake Forest, or the side of Shark Island and Hope Island, they are all on the track, and the silver on Li Hongyun's side, Xu Changqing can also temporarily take credit, and it is not a big problem.
After thinking about it carefully for a while, Xu Changqing immediately ordered Zhao Zengjin and more than a dozen other relatives and followers, and went straight to Ningyuan City!