"It's still early, the Bailong people probably haven't arrived yet. You go and verify the number of Bailong people on the dock."
Qiu Hu responded and left.
He Lingchuan asked Renee again: "Where are our stone sculptures?"
"It has been arranged long ago and the Xuan Jing has been put in." There is still plenty of time for preparation.
"Is anyone paying attention?"
"Recently, all the islands have been carrying out large-scale construction projects, and everyone has long been used to it." There are building materials and stones everywhere, and there are clanging lights everywhere. Who wants to take another look at the dusty construction site?
And Min Tianxi finally brought good news to He Lingchuan:
"We have found the relatives of the Bailong people."
He Lingchuan's eyes narrowed: "How did you find it?"
This good news couldn't have come at a better time.
"I think it's not easy to relocate their families. At least there will be a shortage of food. The Bailong people have to transport supplies there every once in a while. This is a clue that can be followed. So I found two salesmen to go to Black Leaf Island to sell some household items.
After waiting for a long time, a Bailong man with pigtails on his head finally bought a rattle and two beaded flower hairpins. The seller took the opportunity to crush the sporulated bee pupa and apply it on it."
Men usually don't wear beaded flower hairpins, they are probably bought for their wives and daughters.
"Yesterday morning, the Spore Bee Compass finally led us to the shore stronghold of the Bailong people. It turned out to be Baisha County on the edge of Blade Port. They were hiding in a deserted village by the sea. They were basically women and children. The deserted village was surrounded by mountains.
There is water, but the farmland has long been abandoned. That place is actually across the sea from the Yangshan Islands. Taking a boat from Sodin Island to the north, as long as you avoid the undercurrent, the straight-line distance is about an hour."
He Lingchuan felt slightly relieved and said two good words in succession.
Living in a deserted village can only be a temporary measure, and a foothold must be found later. Based on this alone, he can infer that Wan Qishong has good intentions.
However, after finding Bailong's relatives, he focused on the opponent's weaknesses, and this battle was guaranteed.
He Lingchuan patted Min Tianxi on the shoulder: "Well done, I will mark your contribution!"
He turned around and asked Lu Qiuwei: "Where is Yu Zecheng?"
"Still in the guest room, not moving anywhere." Lu Qiuwei said, "He knew very well that we were watching him. He went downstairs to eat twice and even smiled at me."
"We know each other well," He Lingchuan said, "keep staring."
"Yes." Lu Qiuwei turned to leave.
But He Lingchuan noticed his expression and suddenly asked: "Are you a little worried?"
Lu Qiuwei immediately turned back and said: "I am willing to go through fire and water for my lord."
"Come on, you don't need to show your loyalty at this time." He Lingchuan couldn't help but laugh, "To be honest, do you feel unsure?"
Lu Qiuwei hesitated for a moment, then saw that no one around him had gathered around him yet and then said: "I just didn't expect that I would have to fight with the Bejia people so soon."
He was a son of Rongshan, and he had no good impression of Bejia. However, he did not expect that his lord had just arrived overseas and had been established for less than two months. He would have to confront Bejia's visitor head-on.
Most people will avoid this kind of conflict.
"The struggle between Yu Zecheng and me started from the moment I refused to hand over Zhu Erniang. Tonight is just a continuation and intensification of the conflict. Oh, there will always be this day." He Lingchuan patted his shoulder,
He said sternly, "We and Bega are far from being at war with each other. Just tell the brothers to just rest assured. This relationship is safe and controllable. I will be able to control the scale."
Nothing he promised would be impossible. Lu Qiuwei immediately nodded: "I understand."
"Bejia is Bejia, and Yu Zecheng is Yu Zecheng. He cannot represent Bejia. Remember, Bejia's strength does not mean that Yu Zecheng is strong. Offending Yu Zecheng does not necessarily offend Bejia. Do you understand?
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Lu Qiuwei did not agree immediately, but thought hard for a while, and then nodded in relief: "I understand!"
"Go ahead."
He Lingchuan watched his back leave and knew that it was normal for his subordinates to have doubts about this kind of confrontation. After all, the enemy's background was extraordinary.
Who has no pressure or doubts when facing Bega?
But this also reminded him that in the future, to manage the army, one must first control the mind and mobilize before taking action.
People's hearts need to be united and consensus needs to be condensed.
After being rejected by Zhu Erniang and He Lingchuan, why did Yu Zecheng stay on the island? Of course he wanted to find an opportunity to plot against/revenge them.
The existence of this group of Bejia people is a kind of pressure in itself, and even smart and knowledgeable Rongshan disciples like Lu Qiuwei have been affected.
The purpose of Yu Ze's achievement is to make He Lingchuan feel a thorn in his back, knowing that he is remembered by Bejia every day and every hour.
If He Lingchuan couldn't stand the pressure, not to mention killing Yu Zecheng, but even forcefully driving him away would offend Bejia.
It is true that the Yangshan Islands are not within Bejia's sphere of influence, and the latter cannot send troops to kill them. However, Bejia's way of influencing the Yangshan Islands is not only through force. It is as strong as Mou State, even if it is at war with Bejia, but the civilians
The interaction has never been interrupted. The sons of high-ranking officials and dignitaries of Mou State are still proud to study in Lingxu City. Not to mention the frequent trade between the two countries. No businessman does not want to do Beijia's business, and no businessman is willing to offend Bejia.
As long as Bejia lightly imposes a few bans on the Yangshan Islands, or asks Qingguo and Yaguo to show Yangshan some color - such a small amount of intervention is likely to affect the future management of the Yangshan Islands.
Yu Zecheng hoped that He Lingchuan would not be able to withstand the pressure and give in, then his mission would be accomplished, cheaply and efficiently - this is the script that Bega's envoys most often get.
At first glance, there seems to be no loss to the Yangshan Islands. But from now on, He Lingchuan will have to consider any request made by Bega, otherwise He Lingchuan will send people over to keep an eye on him and worry about him.
Who made him bow his head and give in in this round of competition? Bega's erosion of small countries and places has always been like following the stick.
In fact, Yu Zecheng used the same tactics against Zhu Erniang, applying pressure, harassment, and mobilizing surrounding forces.
Zhu Erniang moved several times and was forced to wander around. If Yangshan Islands had not accepted her, she would soon be at the end of her rope.
Bega is known as the Demon Kingdom in the North. It is indeed more capable than humans at dealing with all kinds of big demons, and it doesn't even need to use powerful forces directly.
The power of such a large empire is truly as vast as a mountain when compared to an individual or a small place like the Yangshan Islands.
It has plenty of time, energy, and patience. If you fight off one of its subordinates, or a hundred of its subordinates, it can send the hundred and first subordinates over to fight you endlessly.
Ancient demons like Zhu Erniang are so capable that they can't even touch the edge of their enemies before being tortured to the point of exhaustion.
What's more, is the other party really incapable of taking action?
Once the time is right and once Yu Zecheng finds He Lingchuan's weakness, this secret war will escalate into an open war.