Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Chapter 209 Xu Fu's Persuasion

Two days later, Wang Jian and his men prepared to go out to sea again.

Not only did the number of people increase this time, but the large ship built by the Mohist school this year was also taken away by Wang Jian.

Prince Ronglu was naturally among the entourage.

For this voyage, Ying Zheng not only sent Ronglu, but also asked Fusu to select a number of available talents.

Even many people from Kuaiji were recruited to work on the island.

On a sunny day, the big ship set off in a mighty manner.

Ronglu looked at the Qin Dynasty that was getting farther and farther away, feeling reluctant and ambitious.

He believed that he would be able to complete his father's instructions and govern Ryukyu in an orderly manner.

Ryukyu, yes, Your Majesty named the overseas island Ryukyu.

Just like the glass beads placed in his palace, it is a tiny place.

At this time on Ryukyu Island, Wang Ben and Wang Ying had already taken their men to start a sweep of another island.

Yes, a raid.

Since Wang Jian left, Xu Fu saw that the slaves were digging out minerals too slowly every day.

There were still too few slaves.

Xu Fu urged General Wang Ben to capture more prisoners from time to time.

Wang Ben's ears were covered with calluses from Xu Fu's constant urging.

"Xu Fu, there are already hundreds of thousands of slaves. Aren't they enough for you?"

Seeing that the general looked annoyed, Wang Ying stepped aside to help Wang Ben out.

Xu Fu turned around and looked at Wang Ying, which made Wang Ying feel uneasy.

"General Wang Ying, you've seen a lot. How can you be satisfied with just a mere 120,000 prisoners?"

"Look at how many slaves General Li Mu brought back to Qin when he conquered the Xiongnu, Donghu, and Korea."

"The roads in our Qin State are so smooth and built so quickly, all thanks to those slaves."

"Generals Wang Jian and Tu Sui also brought back hundreds of thousands of slaves from Baima, Yelang, Qiang and Di."

"Those slaves are tall and strong. I don't know how easy it is for the Central Chariot Bureau to use them."

"Look at the slaves we have. Not only are they fewer in number, but they're not even as big as us."

"Each one of them looks like the wild monkeys on the mountain."

"I don't have enough strength."

“If they do any heavy work, I’m afraid they’ll tire themselves out and no one will use them.”

"How can General Wang Ying be satisfied with just these people?"

"We need to capture more slaves."

"When General Wang Jian and his men return this time, His Majesty will definitely arrange for people to come. By then, we will only have these few slaves to use. It's really unacceptable."

When it comes to this, Xu Fu talks endlessly.

Wang Ying nodded continuously as he listened.

"Indeed, it's not a large number of people. And they're not very useful."

Seeing that Wang Ying agreed, Xu Fu was overjoyed and spoke even more excitedly.

"See, General Wang Ying also thinks these slaves are too few."

"Look at our current mining output. It's been two months, and we've only achieved this much. The progress is still too slow."

"I'm planning to explore nearby these days. If I find other minerals, I'll dig them up as well."

"But with so few of us, we don't know when we can finish mining this silver mine, let alone other minerals."

"That's why I'm so anxious."

"Our Qin State is currently developing, and the treasury is running low. Money is needed everywhere. The Right Prime Minister has donated all his wealth to establish medical clinics throughout Qin."

"The Right Prime Minister is in poor health and needs to take medicine all year round. I don't know how difficult his life is now."

"If we can dig up more gold and silver, then His Majesty and the Right Prime Minister won't have to empty their treasury to do anything else."

"I'm not a military commander. I'm just worried and helpless about capturing prisoners. But the two generals are different."

"Therefore, I can only talk to these two generals."

"Okay. Tomorrow, take all the cannons off the ship. I and Wang Ying will each lead our men to another island to capture someone."

"Didn't those slaves say there were people from other islands too?"

Wang Ben slapped his thigh and made a promise immediately.

The more treasures they dig up here, the more things His Majesty can do.

Wang Ying also nodded, and the two left full of energy.

Xu Fu's face was beaming with joy.

He stood up and lovingly brushed off the dust on his clothes.

There are no clothes to buy on this island, and no one makes them, so I only brought a few sets of clothes with me, and I can't let them get dirty.

The next morning, Wang Ben and Wang Ying loaded the artillery onto a truck and left the camp.

Xu Fu watched them leave, then turned happily to go to the mine to supervise.

On a large ship not far from Ryukyu, Ronglu and others curiously asked Wang Jian about the situation on the island.

"General Wang Jian, are the people on that island really that short?"

"They're not wearing any clothes?"

"So they all work naked now?"

Ronglu asked curiously, the disgust in his eyes no longer hidden.

So does everyone else.

If they were to look at a group of naked people all day long.

Ah, it’s an eyesore.

Too spicy for the eyes.

I can’t imagine the painful days ahead.

Wang Jian thought about the scene for a moment, then shook his head in disgust and pushed the scene away.

"Don't worry, sir. There are many wild animals on the island. We can hunt them and eat their meat. The hides will be given to the slaves to cover their shame."

In this way, Ronglu and others felt relieved.

As long as it can cover up a little shame.

They really can't bear to see such scenes.

Disgraceful to gentlemen.

It's an insult to politeness.

After a few more days, we finally saw the island.

"Look, sir, we're here."

Ships were also spotted on the island.

Xu Fu and his men stood on the shore, watching from afar.

"Hurry up and take a look. Is that the flag of our Great Qin?"

After Xu Fu finished speaking, some people on the deck of the ship began waving flags.

Seeing this, everyone was excited.

"It's General Wang Jian, it's General Wang Jian."

"They're back!"

"General Wang Jian and the others are back!"

The soldiers cheered happily.

The people on the big ship over there also cheered happily, responding to the people on the shore.

After the afternoon, the huge ship slowly docked at the shore.

"General Wang Jian, you are finally back."

Xu Fu brought people to greet them, but the man who was walking towards them looked unfamiliar.

"Xu Fu greets everyone."

"Xu Fu, this is your Majesty's son, Ronglu."

"Xu Fu has met you, sir."

"Master Xu Fu."

Ronglu had heard of Xu Fu's name.

The man who was so bold as to deceive my father.

But in the end, he was taken away by the master to develop gunpowder, and he made a lot of contributions to the Qin Dynasty.

As they were talking, some people behind them were helped down by others.

There's no way, they're seasick.

These days were spent lying on the boat.

Now I finally feel grounded again, and I was so excited that I almost cried.

"These people are not acclimatized to the local climate, right?"

"Quick, take them down to rest."

"promise."

Immediately, soldiers took people to their accommodation.

The living quarters on the island are simple and temporary.

Even so, it was much better than when they first landed.

Ronglu and others were also tired, so they went back to their rooms to rest, waiting to learn about the situation on the island tomorrow.