nycdaug Chapter 450: Building a Town with Captives
Chapter 450: Building a Town with Captives
Inside Shen Shaodong's tent, the candlelight flickered and the atmosphere was so oppressive that it made people breathless.
Shen Shaodong's brows were deeply furrowed, as if the years had carved grooves in his face. His heart was filled with sorrow, like a tangled mess that could not be untied.
At this moment, the door curtain of the tent was suddenly lifted, and Shen Li rushed in with a gust of light wind, followed by Luo Lingchen, Chu Fengmian, Su Ran and Nangong Qi.
Seeing Shen Shaodong's bitter face, Shen Li raised her eyebrows slightly, and a teasing smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Hey, Dad, look at your frown, it can kill a fly. The war is over, what else can make you so worried?"
Shen Shaodong raised his eyes, his eyes filled with fatigue and helplessness. He sighed heavily and said, "Li'er, you don't know, these prisoners we captured are frighteningly numerous. Just feeding them every day consumes a lot of supplies. We can't just keep feeding them like this for nothing, right? How are we going to plan for the rest of our lives?"
Chu Fengmian waved his folding fan, walked slowly to the side and sat down, looking at Shen Li with a bit of amusement in his eyes, as if he was expecting a wonderful performance.
Luo Lingchen, Su Ran and Nangong Qi also took their seats, their eyes fixed on Shen Li, believing that she would be able to come up with a good idea.
Shen Li raised the corner of his mouth with a confident arc, a shrewd look in his eyes, and said without hesitation: "This is very simple! Didn't they destroy Jinghai Town beyond recognition? Then let them rebuild the town with their own hands. Arrange them to pave roads, build houses, farm, and open up wasteland, and perform lifelong labor. This will not only make them pay for their sins, but also help reduce the burden on the people. It's a win-win situation. Why not do it?"
Shen Shaodong listened, and although he felt there was some truth to his words, he was still worried. He shook his head and retorted, "Li'er, you're oversimplifying things. They're enemies, brutal and cunning by nature. How could they possibly obey us? Besides, they can't even understand what we're saying. There's no way we can communicate, so how can we even talk about giving them orders?"
Shen Li's eyebrows instantly raised, a fierce look flashed in her eyes, and she said firmly: "Don't understand? Then find the best teacher to teach them! Teach them to understand etiquette and shame, and let them understand how heinous their actions are. They must realize from the bottom of their hearts that raping women is an evil act that cannot be tolerated by heaven! Keep teaching until they are completely repentant. If anyone dares to disobey orders, don't waste time, just kill them! Use iron fists to let them know that our rules cannot be trampled upon!"
After Shen Li finished speaking, the tent was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop, and then it was like a pot of boiling water.
Luo Lingchen was the first to stand up, his eyes filled with admiration. He clapped his hands vigorously and said, "Li'er, what a great idea! That's the way to go. Let them pay the price for their atrocities. Let's send someone to supervise them. I don't believe they dare to behave themselves."
Su Ran nodded slightly, a hint of approval appearing on his usually calm face. "Yes, this method of punishment can not only punish them, but also help Jinghai Town recover as soon as possible. As for the language barrier, it can be overcome with more time and effort."
Nangong Qi stroked the jade pendant in his hand, his eyes filled with thought. "To achieve this, we must be extremely careful in allocating manpower and material resources. However, as long as we plan properly, we will surely allow these enemy invaders to build Jinghai Town better than before."
Chu Fengmian closed his folding fan, tapped his palm lightly, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Excellent, this strategy can be said to be a combination of kindness and power. Educating them is kindness; killing them if they don't obey is power. With this two-pronged approach, there is no need to worry about them not being obedient."
As Shen Shaodong listened to everyone's words, his frown gradually relaxed, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes: "Li'er, it's a good thing you're here. Since everyone thinks this is feasible, let's get started. Arrange for someone to select a suitable gentleman, and then organize a capable supervision team to ensure that this plan is implemented smoothly."
Shen Shaodong nodded slightly, a trace of worry flashing across his face. His brows twisted unconsciously into the shape of a "川" (river) and he said, "Li'er, you said that since we've captured fifty ships and hundreds of thousands of people, their country will definitely not let this go. Will they come up with new methods later, send people to launch a surprise attack, or come up with some conspiracy?"
A sharp light flashed in Shen Li's eyes, and he responded confidently: "That's inevitable! They have suffered such a great loss, how can they swallow this breath.
But don't worry, Dad. I've already made arrangements. I've instructed Bai Fan and E Xiaoba to take turns patrolling the sea every day. As soon as the enemy fleet makes the slightest move, we'll be the first to know. Once they show up, no matter how many people or how many ships they have, we'll seize them all! The more people come, the more we earn."
At this point, Shen Li clenched his fists, his eyes filled with determination and ambition, and continued, "When our Marines are well-trained and fully established, Dad, you can ask the Emperor for permission to attack that tiny place. With our strength, we will definitely be able to take it and make it part of China's territory! Then, let's see who dares to run wild in our waters!"
Shen Shaodong was filled with shock. Looking at his daughter, he felt that she was very foresighted and could see three steps ahead. She seemed casual on weekdays, but in fact, she was always secretly pondering how to change this strange world.
Now, my daughter not only has such outstanding talents in governing the world, but also has Luo Lingchen, Chu Fengmian, Su Ran, Nangong Qi and other outstanding children around her who are willing to help her wholeheartedly.
In Shen Shaodong's eyes, with such a lineup, it would be no problem to help his daughter ascend to the supreme throne. As a father, he really didn't need to worry too much, he just needed to follow the trend and give his full support.
Moreover, based on Shen Li's personality, she has never liked others interfering too much in her affairs.
If that's the case, why should I worry and take so much trouble all day long?