Chapter 254 Chang Moumou expressed that I am familiar with
Although those smart businessmen made a bold guess, facing the Macau Commercial Port can bring them huge benefits every year.
They all consciously chose to shut up!
Shang Kexi can't give up the benefits that Pingnan Palace can gain in Macau every year, and other businessmen can't give up either.
Shang Kexi signed the Treaty of Nanjing without actually reporting it to the Qing court.
In Shang Kexi's opinion, isn't it just transferring Macau from the Portuguese to the English?
Such a trivial matter is not worth alarming the capital!
Of course, more importantly, Shang Kexi did not want the Qing government to know how much benefit he had in Macau every year.
It is the most normal operation to choose to cover the lid!
Therefore, the Qing court has now received the news that the Pingnan Prince's vassal soldiers were defeated in Tanzhou Town and that Duke An was killed in battle.
Even the news of the fall of Xiangshan, Foshan, Humen and other places was not reported!
Don’t know anything about what’s going on in Macau!
Geng Jingzhong, on the other hand, was more honest and reported the news of the fall of Zhangzhou and Quanzhou and the Ming army's invasion of Fuzhou to the Qing capital.
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The Ming army completely withdrew from the mainland, and except for Hong Kong, which was occupied at the mouth of the Pearl River, Humen and other places were completely abandoned.
Zhu Hongyu summoned Qiu Hui, the leader of the coastal anti-Qing rebels, and others in Hong Kong!
Give them banquets, encourage them to fight against the Qing Dynasty, provide them with military assistance, and grant them official positions in the Ming Dynasty!
Generously issue letters of appointment!
Chang Moumou, chairman of Kaishen Logistics, said I am familiar with this operation!
Life is hard for these rebels!
Although they were large in scale at the beginning of the uprising, they suffered heavy losses under the heavy encirclement and suppression by the Qing army.
We can only retreat to the Dahao area!
If it had not been for the Ming Dynasty's Northern Expedition to the Mainland at the critical moment and its troops approaching the coast of Guangdong and Fujian, it attracted away the main force of the Qing army.
These rebels are afraid that they will be unable to stay on the mainland and retreat to the coastal islands.
Qiu Hui and others led a large number of the Liberation Army to capture the Qing army's armor, weapons, as well as some food, medicinal materials and other supplies.
Holding the letter of appointment signed by Zhu Hongyu himself, he happily returned to Dahao.
They are preparing to recuperate and recuperate in Dahao, so that when the Ming Dynasty army launches its northern expedition, they can support them from the side.
Zhu Hongyu stood at the pier in Hong Kong, watching the ship Qiu Hui and others were on gradually disappearing from sight.
He said to Wang Youcai beside him.
"If you have money, I will give you a regiment of troops. Can you guarantee that Hong Kong will not be lost?"
Zhu Hongyu deliberately arranged for Wang Youcai to defend Hong Kong and be responsible for guarding the nail driven into the Pearl River Estuary for the Liberation Army.
Wang Youcai took a deep breath, knelt down on one knee and spoke.
"The general will definitely live up to his trust!"
Zhu Hongyu nodded and said.
"The Hong Kong Fortress is the nail that our Ming Dynasty hammered into the Pearl River Estuary. It is the most important logistics transit point when our Ming Dynasty counterattacks the mainland."
"This is also the most important step for me, Ming Dynasty, to show to the mainland people that we will never give in to the mainland and accept immigrants from the mainland!"
“The importance is self-evident!”
Wang Youcai took a deep breath and then spoke.
"The general will definitely be worthy of the trust of His Royal Highness, the Supervisor, and hereby issue a military order. If there is any loss in Hong Kong, the general will come to see you!"
Zhu Hongyu waved his hand and said.
"That's not it!"
"If it's really impossible to do anything, it doesn't matter if Hong Kong abandons its defense!"
"If the territory is lost, we can fight back, but if the people are gone, there is nothing!"
"You and the soldiers of this regiment are the most important asset of the Liberation Army in the Pearl River Estuary!"
Wang Youcai nodded vigorously.
The expression on his face was full of emotion.
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After arranging Hong Kong's defense and subsequent development, Zhu Hongyu left Hong Kong and headed for Qiongzhou with the main force of the army.
Zhu Hongyu himself stayed in Qiongzhou, preparing to make arrangements for Qiongzhou, while the main force of the Liberation Army returned to Luzon for repairs.
Although the main force has returned to Luzon, this does not mean that the Liberation Army has no troops in Qiongzhou!
Not to mention the number of new recruits in the new barracks, which now exceeds 10,000, and the Qiongzhou garrison with 1,000 veterans.
Zhu Hongyu's ship slowly sailed into Qiongzhou Port.
Gun salutes were fired in the port, and amid the huge smoke, countless people spontaneously stood up to welcome His Royal Highness on his triumphant return.
The sound of the mountain shouting "Long Live the Mountain" resounded throughout the entire Qiongzhou Port!
Zhu Hongyu stood on the deck, wearing bright yellow uniforms and a cloak, looking towards the port.
The operation of the Liberation Army for more than half a year has begun to bear fruit. At this time, Qiongzhou Port is far more prosperous than before.
The tax-free policy attracted a large influx of merchants, and a large number of various workshops were opened, providing Qiongzhou Commercial Port with a large amount of goods.
As a result, Qiongzhou has a large influx of maritime traders at all times, making Qiongzhou Port even a little crowded.
The congestion caused by the prosperity has forced Qiongzhou Port to plan an expansion plan.
As the military government issued an order to expand Qiongzhou Port, a large number of employees and labor camps were busy at the port.
At this time, Qiongzhou Port is more like a large construction site.
Everything looks prosperous!
When Zhu Hongyu's ship docked at the port, officials from the military government and the landowners and gentry of Qiongzhou came forward to greet him.
Zhu Hongyu ordered to arrange a banquet and drink with everyone.
After the banquet dispersed, Zhu Hongyu returned to his residence in Qiongzhou City.
As soon as he walked through the door, Wen Wen came up to him and held Zhu Hongyu's arm.
He said softly.
"Your Highness, I am here to help you!"
A faint fragrance floated into the tip of his nose, and he felt the soft touch on his arm, which made Zhu Hongyu feel a little warm in his heart.
Since the beginning of the Northern Expedition to Guangdong, he has been in the army eating and living with the soldiers.
It's hard to find a woman to take care of him. I've been holding it in for so long, but it's the time for a sow to compete with Diao Chan.
Besides, Wenwen's looks and figure are both top-notch!
Zhu Hongyu was a little drunk, so he casually touched Wen Wen's head and said in a slightly frivolous tone.
"I don't need you to serve me here!"
"You go take a bath first, and then wait on the couch!"
Wen Wen lowered her head shyly, and that hint of shyness was even more heart-warming.
The frivolity of a dog-licker is hooliganism, but the frivolity of a superior person like Zhu Hongyu is romance.
The spring breeze blows the dream of hometown all night, and the wind and rain come and go in Wushan!
The beauty beside him has fallen asleep, but Zhu Hongyu is not asleep yet.
Enjoying a moment of tranquility and gentleness, you are still thinking about things in your heart.
Gradually, fatigue came over him, and Zhu Hongyu also fell into a deep sleep.
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In the early morning of the second day, Zhu Hongyu got up early.
After breakfast, he took his entourage to inspect the development of Shilu Iron Mine.
And the construction status of the arsenal branch!
As the richest iron ore in Asia, Shilu occupies a very important position in Zhu Hongyu's heavy industry construction plan outline.
At any time, steel production is one of the most important data representing a country's national strength.
Zhu Hongyu's personal inspection filled Shilu Iron Mine with surprises.
The manager of Shilu Iron Mine came out to answer.
Zhu Hongyu said.
"Would you like to introduce to Gu the development situation of Shilu Iron Mine?"
The steward looked nervous and answered.
"Reporting to His Highness the Supervisor, there are currently more than 3,400 miners in Shilu Iron Mine..."