Ming Zuo

Chapter 1249 This Surname Must Be Retained
It is midsummer, everything is flourishing, and the world is full of vitality.

The blue waves are rippling, the green water is long, and under the transpiration of water vapor, the mountains in the distance are graceful and charming, adding three points of beauty.

A small island in the lake is just like bright jade inlaid with beads, and it is even more beautiful.

A wooden couch by the water, covered by thick shade, makes people dispel the heat of the scorching summer and enjoy worry-free comfort alone.

Even if the fishing rod is gently swaying in the breeze, there is no need to care about the harvest.The scenery is so beautiful that it is far better than the joy of fishing.

Behind the hillside, the melodious and crisp laughter came to me in a moment like a silver bell.

"Daddy, Daddy, I'm thirsty."

Zuo Menggeng gently opened his eyes, looking at Zuo Xuanyan's sweaty head, he couldn't help feeling distressed.

While taking out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat, he took the coconut that had been chilled for a long time.

The ripe coconut water is extremely sweet, and just poured into the bowl, it immediately refreshes the surroundings.

Zuo Xuanyan cheered, picked up the bowl and gulped it down.

Only then did Wang Siyi approach slowly.

"This place is far away from the world, just like a fairyland. I really want to live here forever and forget the troubles of the world."

Hearing his emotion, Wang Siyi chuckled.

"It's already a great enjoyment for you to steal half a day's leisure in Fusheng. If you don't go back, Prime Minister Hou and the others will come to remind you in person."

Zuo Menggeng laughed, and knew that one should not be too greedy.Throwing the fishing rod to Fu Xinyuan casually, he began to pack his things and prepare to leave.

Everyone loves the beauty of this place.I really want to leave, and I am a little bit reluctant.

Fu Xinyuan asked: "Your Highness, does such a resort have a name?"

Zuo Menggeng greedily watched the magic of the creation of heaven and earth for the last time, and finally made up his mind.

"This lake is separated from the north and the south by this small island. The lake in the north is as round as a bright sun, and the lake in the south is as beautiful as a bright moon. From now on, this place will be called Sun Moon Lake."

After hearing this, everyone applauded loudly.

But I don't know what kind of meaning his name has.

Zuo Menggeng stayed in Taiwan Island for a long time, wishing to take a closer look at every inch.

He didn't feel relieved until he heard that Xia Jun had wiped out the Spaniards, and it was time to return.

The fleet left Taiwan Island, sailed along the sea all the way to the northeast, and arrived in Ryukyu seven days later.

It's already a different scene here.

Everywhere is as busy as a construction site, and brand-new houses are being erected.In Shuri Castle, the spacious and flat concrete roads are also constantly extending, which amazes the local people.

"After the place is settled, we have completed the exploration of the surrounding area. The south has established a connection with Taiwan Island, and the north has also connected to Dongying's Kyushu Island. The traffic between the west and the mainland is also smooth. Only the east has never discovered new islands and continents."

During the report, Zhang Keda seemed a little discouraged.

The State of Xia pays the most attention to development, and if a new territory can be found, the center will definitely give a generous reward.

Therefore, after completing the Battle of Ryukyu, the North Sea Fleet did not sit idle, but dispatched one after another to explore in all directions.

As a result, the entire Ryukyu Islands have been discovered and occupied, and connections with Taiwan and Japan have also been established.Only when exploring to the east, there is only the vast sea.It seems boundless and never ending.

The fleet ate up all the food and drinking water they carried, and found nothing, so they had no choice but to return.

This situation made the North Sea Fleet very depressed.

Is Ryukyu the forefront of marching into the sea?

Zuo Menggeng knew after looking at the charts surveyed and drawn by the Beihai Fleet that they had done a good job.

From Ryukyu to the east, the nearest islands are the Ogasawara Islands.But at the speed of a wooden sailboat, it will take at least one and a half months to get there.

This is completely beyond the current maximum limit of navigation.

"The exploration to the east is to stop. Your combat mission has been completed. After the East China Sea Fleet comes to hand over, you should mainly explore the extreme north."

According to the division of regions, Ryukyu has been under the jurisdiction of Taiwan.

Originally, the East China Sea Fleet was supposed to be in charge of the strategy, but because the East China Sea Fleet had to complete the operations on Taiwan Island and Luzon, it was unable to do so.

That's why the North Sea Fleet was mobilized.

Now that Ryukyu is pacified, Taiwan is also pacified, and the administrative divisions have been smoothed out. Naturally, each should belong to each family and perform its duties.

The arrival of Zuo Menggeng made the local people of Ryukyu extremely excited.

Since it belonged to the Xia Kingdom, various good policies have been implemented, and the Ryukyu people have felt happy.

Now King Xia came to inspect in person, which gave them a strong sense of belonging.

Zuo Menggeng met the local representatives cordially, tasted the delicacies they sent, and at the same time learned about public opinion.

"Your Highness, can I be an official?"

The newly dressed An Ran looked like a butterfly, circling around in front of Zuo Menggeng.

They are old acquaintances, so they are more relaxed.

"How do you remember being an official?"

There is also a reason for An Ran's twittering.

"There are many women who are officials in our Xia Kingdom, and here in Ryukyu is no exception. The women here are living a hard life, and no one makes decisions for them. I hope I can help them."

What a kind and brave girl!
Zuo Menggeng couldn't appreciate such a person the most.

"You have such courage, of course it is worth advocating. Huang Pei, from now on, the women's work on the Ryukyu side will be handed over to her. If there is anything she doesn't understand, you should teach her well. I hope that in the near future, the Ryukyu side will Women can also be independent and strong like locals, and create happiness by themselves."

Huang Pei hastily agreed, knowing that An Ran had signed up in Zuo Menggeng's heart, and he must pay more attention to it in the future.

In addition to An Ran, Lin Jiahui also served in the Ryukyu government, in charge of economic work.

He was originally an experienced sea merchant who often traveled around and was very familiar with the situation in Ryukyu.I believe that under his leadership, the economic situation in Ryukyu will definitely change with each passing day.

"Your Highness, I plan to take advantage of Ryukyu's geographical advantages and serve as a bridge for economic and trade exchanges between China and Japan. Just being a transit point will make Ryukyu prosperous."

Hearing Lin Jiahui's precise positioning of Ryukyu, Zuo Menggeng felt more at ease.

"When the country invades Japan in the future, Ryukyu will be the most important outpost. You must make more preparations to help the center and the military open the way to Japan."

Huang Pei, Lin Jiahui and others nodded one after another, understanding their mission.

In addition to such major events, the local people in Ryukyu also have some ideas.

"Your Highness, from now on we will be citizens of the Xia Kingdom. But our original surnames are all related to Dongying. If we want to change our surnames in the future, I wonder if it is possible?"

This is of course an excellent change, Zuo Menggeng is willing to accept it.

"Whether you change your surname or not, you are all Chinese citizens. The country is very tolerant and open, and there are no mandatory requirements in this regard."

One of the village elders was very firm.

"It's better to change this surname. For example, in the old man's house, the ancestors followed Dongying people to take the surname Xinyuan. It doesn't feel right at all. We must think about a better Chinese surname."

When Zuo Menggeng heard this, he quickly said: "Mr., you don't need to change your surname, you can keep it."

Then he started muttering, because the voice was too low for others to hear clearly.

But since it was His Royal Highness King Xia's golden words, that old gentleman had no choice but to obey.And from now on, his surname will definitely be very different, and it will be a bit more noble out of thin air.

Only Wang Siyi, who was sitting next to her, heard a little bit.

What... what wife... can't be gone, very weird.

This made Wang Siyi full of suspicion.

Could it be that there is some young and beautiful girl in the old man's family that Zuo Menggeng has taken a fancy to?

No!

After you go back, you must inform your sister, and you must not let this guy fall.

(End of this chapter)