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414 Breaking the Waves 4

The voyage to Xizhou Island was smooth. As Chen Jingxuan said, the ship arrived on the west coast of Xizhou Island in two days.

Xizhou Island is located east of Canglang Sea and is the largest island in Chenlin territory. It is generally about the same size as Wuzhou, but the population is much smaller.

Mu Tianze took the lead in getting off the boat with Chen Jingxuan, and just glanced at Yu Shiqi and Wei Qiutong who were behind him, without urging him.

Wei Qiutong's face was a little pale. She was a little seasick these two days. At this time, her steps were unsteady when she walked, and her eyes were no longer as rebellious and sharp as usual. Yu Shiqi was worried that she would fall when she got off the boat, so she walked carefully at the end to take her from time to time.

Facts proved that his worries were unnecessary. Wei Qiutong was at least the first disciple of Xuannv and had a foundation in martial arts. Although she was in poor condition, she would not fall off the boat and fall into the water.

After the two of them got ashore, Chen Jingxuan ordered his boatman and sailors to repair and stand by, and then signaled that the three people who wanted to see Liu Anchen were on their way with him.

"Mr. Chen, I heard that Senior Liu went to Fusang to find a master to compete in swords. Why is he now at Xizhou Island?" Yu Shiqi was puzzled and puzzled.

"It's been many years since we competed with the swordsmen of Fusang," Chen Jingxuan smiled and said, "Saint Liu Swordsman had already defeated the five swordsmen of Fusang many years ago. Now, looking at Zhongzhou, I'm afraid he really can't find an opponent. As for why he was in Xizhou Island... Haha, this is it, there is a casino running on Xizhou Island, and he is having fun here and he doesn't want to go home."

"Casino?" Wei Qiutong tskated, "It seems that you are Boss Chen, you do all kinds of business?"

"As long as it is a business that can make money, it will be done. It's not shy." Chen Jingxuan raised his eyebrows philosophically, with a look of pride in his eyes.

"Is it done to kill people and sell opium?"

"That's not business anymore." Chen Jingxuan was not angry and answered while walking.

Wei Qiutong thought that this person was still a bit of a bottom line. The sequelae of her seasickness had not subsided. After saying a few words, she felt a headache and nausea, so she stopped talking.

Yu Shiqi and Mu Tianze never spoke a word. The former was because he was wary and nervous, while the latter was because he was too lazy to talk nonsense because of his personality.

Mu Tianze also knew that Yu Shiqi was quite wary of him, but he did not take this seriously. He just wanted to see Liu Anchen as soon as possible.

According to Chen Jingxuan, the casino under his name is located in Dongping Prefecture, the only big city in Xizhou Island. The port where the ship docks is not far from Dongping City, because Dongping City is built near the bay.

In the middle and eastern Xizhou Island, the mountainous monuments were built in the early years. After the Chenlin Navy came here, it established Dongping City near the flat land of the west bank. Since then, the wanderers have moved from the three southeastern prefectures to settle down, gradually making Dongping City develop like this.

"The people living in Dongping City are mostly people who moved from the inland of Chenlin, and there are also big families who came from the corresponding imperial court to call on their families to cross the sea. These big families are now the landlords in Dongping City. As for the native islanders on Xizhou Island, most of them are scattered in the east. Dongping City calls these natives island barbarians, and the islanders call the people in Dongping City Luren." Chen Jingxuan introduced the situation of Xizhou Island to them on the way, and at the same time kindly reminded: "Don't mention the word "Luren" in Dongping City. If someone is entrusted to the government, the lightest thing is to be beaten."

Yu Shiqi nodded and kept Chen Jingxuan's reminder in mind. He has never wanted to cause trouble. Moreover, the government of Xizhou Island is also Chen Lin's government. Yun Zhongjian and Chen Lin's court cooperation are still there, so they should respect each other.

"Wouldn't it be okay to say 'island barbarians' in front of the people in the eastern part of the island?" After walking on the land for a while, Qiutong had recovered from the seasickness, and her tone gradually became more and more energetic.

Chen Jingxuan replied: "It can be said that the men in Dongping City all call it this way, but even if they can't do anything to you, they will inevitably feel resentment in their hearts."

"It seems that the people in Dongping City must have a bad relationship with the indigenous people on the island." Wei Qiutong said and looked at Yu Shiqi, "What do you think Mr. Yu?"

"We only need to meet Senior Liu. In addition, try not to have any involvement with them." Yu Shiqi said.

Wei Qiutong slanted the corner of her mouth, and then teased harshly: "I thought the young heroes of the Desolate Sect all had the world in mind."

Yu Shiqi shrugged helplessly and whispered: "I was still pitying you for being seasick just now. Now it seems that you might as well be more dizzy and save so much talk."

"You think I'm noisy? Then I won't talk to you." She looked calm and put her hand behind her back, really shutting up.

He walked dullly to Dongping, and the guards in front of the city gate were very tight. The Imperial Army guards carefully investigated and inquired about everyone entering the city. Chen Jingxuan stepped forward and talked with the guards in charge of the West Gate's guard, and then took the three of them to the city directly without investigation.

"Mr. Chen has a friendship with that military general?" Yu Shiqi was a little curious and asked Chen Jingxuan after entering the city.

"That's right." Chen Jingxuan replied vaguely, "After all, I have a lot of business in Dongping City, and I am familiar with the officials and generals of the Imperial Army of the government. The guard at the gate of the city is mainly to prevent islanders from entering Dongping City. I told the general that you are the guests I brought from Nanji and he will naturally let go."

"Dongping City does not allow native people on the island to enter?" Yu Shiqi was shocked. This is probably no longer what Wei Qiutong said before, and it is not an exaggeration to describe it as "power is like water and fire".

Chen Jingxuan smiled embarrassedly and grabbed his hair with some distress: "Yes, the men in Dongping City are extremely disgusted with the natives on the island. The conflict between the two sides has been a long time. Just last year, there was a commotion of natives gathering and rebellion on the island, but it was soon suppressed by the Imperial Army."

"Since we don't like each other and don't interact with each other, the people on the island don't really think that they can defeat Dongping City by themselves, right?" Wei Qiutong said.

"It's not that easy to not interact with each other." Chen Jingxuan smiled bitterly, "The natives on the island may really want to cut off contact with Dongping City, but the people in Dongping City want to become bigger and stronger. The area of ​​Xizhou Island is comparable to that of Wuzhou. Although there are many mountainous monuments on the island, there are many Feng Shui treasures along the coast that are suitable for the construction of cities and reclamation. However, such good places are concentrated in the east and north, and the bay flat land in the west have already built Dongping City and the navy's camp."

"Will there be natives living in places suitable for construction on the east and north?"

"Yes, there are many islanders who have lived in fishing for generations living there. Those people are unwilling to move away, and the plan to expand Dongping City has been difficult to achieve. Ah... Here is my name's casino, let's talk about it later." Chen Jingxuan said, pointing to the three-story building in front of him.
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