The fact that the Tang Dynasty used exhaustive tactics to build bridges and roads in Zheng State to lay the foundation for its own invasion is very cruel in itself.
Therefore, no one at the Datang Group is willing to bring up this topic, and Dandelion tries to be as low-key and covert as possible when doing things.
In short, Datang Group will shine as a savior in the future, so its feathers must be clean.
However, a conspiracy to ruin the reputation of Zheng State and expand infrastructure construction has already begun in Zheng State. All Tang Mo has to do is wait.
While waiting,
Many interesting things will happen. For example, before Tang Mo was preparing to return to the Dragon Cave, an unexpected visitor arrived in Bunas.
The special envoy from Zheng arrived in Bunas four months after the Battle of Dongwan Island broke out, and came to see Tang Mo.
Tang Mo also wanted to know,
What did this special envoy from afar want to tell him, so he postponed his return to Dragon Island and stayed in Bunas for another day.
There is nothing to say about the appearance of this minister of the State of Zheng. He can be described as a dignified appearance. He has a tall and straight posture and extraordinary manners. He has been in a high position for a long time and has developed the calm aura of a superior person. It is quite eye-catching to look at.
"Sir! We have learned that your Tang Dynasty Group has seized Dongwan Island from the Mirage Kingdom." After the Zheng Kingdom's special envoy saluted, he went straight to the topic and said.
The other party is very handsome, which makes the atmosphere more harmonious. Even if Tang Mo is not a good-looking person, looking at a handsome guy and looking at an ugly guy are completely different emotions.
Everyone is the same.
Tang Mo was in a good mood,
So he nodded without denying: "It is indeed such a thing."
This matter couldn't be hidden, and Tang Mo didn't want to hide it. After all, most of the countries surrounding the Endless Sea were frantically transporting supplies to Dongwan Island.
Datang Group has always been a party that exports materials, so the trade surplus has always been huge, and all countries are miserable.
Now, finally, due to the lack of transportation capacity of Datang Group, it has to purchase a large amount of materials from various countries for Dongwan Island. This is a good opportunity for various countries to return blood, and of course no one is willing to let it go.
Therefore, the rough processing parts from the dwarves, various rare metals from Osa Port, food from South Water Port, machinery from Bunas and Dragon Island, cement from Rewind Port, and rubber products from Neverwinter City are all going crazy.
Converging towards Dongwan Island.
In addition, the Datang Group also purchased vegetables from the nearby Mirage Kingdom to replenish Dongwan Island. At the same time, it also secretly bought a large amount of grain and vegetables from the Zheng Kingdom and smuggled them to Dongwan...
This has quickly improved the quality of life on Dongwan Island.
At the same time, it will definitely expose the fact that Dongwan Island has changed hands.
"Then, on behalf of the State of Zheng, this envoy formally requests you to return Dongwan Island, which originally belonged to the State of Zheng, to the State of Zheng..." The special envoy of the State of Zheng bowed down in a polite manner.
"Huh?" Tang Mo was caught off guard, and for a moment he didn't realize what the other party was.
He has seen people who rob openly, people who cheat, people who play emotional cards... He has never seen such a battle.
The other party seemed to think that Tang Mo was stunned because he did not hear his request clearly, so he acted as if it were natural and repeated his previous request: "Please be kind and give me the Dongwan Island that originally belonged to Zheng Guo.
Return the State of Zheng... The civilians on Dongwan Island, as well as the people of the State of Zheng, will remember your generosity and open-mindedness..."
"Wait! Wait! What do you mean? You mean, I sent troops, traveled thousands of miles, killed the enemy in bloody battles, and captured Dongwan Island from the people of Mirage...and then gave it to Zheng Guo for free.
?" Tang Mo stretched out his hand to interrupt the other party, frowned and asked.
He finally understood. What the other party probably meant was: the other party's money was robbed by a villain and they didn't dare to ask for it. Now they heard that the mafia hacked the villain to death and took the money, so they came to demand the account.
…
Damn it, what kind of logic is this?
Tang Mo felt like he was stupid.
You think the villains are tough to beat and easy to deal with, but you end up coming to the mafia to pretend to be stupid and collect money? Damn it, have you never seen how the mafia kills people?
The Mirage Kingdom is not easy to mess with. You, the Zheng Kingdom, cannot defeat it. Our Datang Group is just a soft persimmon? Don’t you know that there are still more than 200,000 goblin slaves (some slaves have not yet been paid) who are selling themselves to pay off their debts?
The envoy of the State of Zheng did not even blush, and continued: "Sir, it is not a gift for nothing, but a return! Dongwan Island has always been the territory of the State of Zheng, and all the people of the State of Zheng..."
Tang Mo interrupted the other party again and asked for confirmation: "Wait a minute, didn't you cede Dongwan Island to the Mirage Kingdom?"
The other party was so confident that he was a little worried whether there was still an unsettled and confusing debt between Mirage and Zheng.
As a result, when this was brought up, the other party still took it for granted and said straightforwardly: "Yes, but now that Dongwan Island is occupied by you, the treaty between us and the Mirage Kingdom is naturally invalid."
"You actually want to claim the island I captured from the war with the Mirage Kingdom with just a few words? Interesting! Interesting!" Tang Mo raised his eyebrows, feeling that if the other party didn't have a problem with his IQ, he would be a ruthless person.
"Sir, you can't say that! Our Zheng State is a country of etiquette and has never had any conflict with your Datang Group. Therefore, there is absolutely no reason in the world for you to occupy my Dongwan Island." The other party argued hard, and it seemed that
Makes sense.
Tang Mo was also very interested in this kind of fool. If possible, he would really like to take such a tough-minded diplomat into his own hands.
So, he smiled and said: "I admire your courage very much! If you can stand here to fight for the interests of your country, you can be said to be a qualified diplomat!"
When the envoy from the State of Zheng saw Tang Mo smiling, he thought that asking for Dongwan Island was a joke, and immediately continued: "Thank you for the compliment, sir. Then, as long as you return Dongwan Island, sir, you will be the hero of our country of Zheng and our country of Zheng."
Guests at the Lord’s table…”
It seems that Zheng Guo is still very reasonable. They are obviously planning to rob me, but they also gave me the position of a friend and gave me a hero's hat. What expression should I use to respond at this time? Do you want it?
Crying and thanking him? Tang Mo thought with a sneer in his heart.
Then, he nodded and said coldly: "I admire you very much, so I won't kill you. But Dongwan Island is already the territory of my Datang Group, and there is nothing to discuss about this! If you Zheng
The country... wants Dongwan Island... let Zheng Tong lead his troops to take it!"
"...You! How can you call our king by his royal name?" The Zheng envoy was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that Zheng Tong is the current king of Zheng.
"Don't be so incompetent and furious like a villain... This affects my previous evaluation of you! Go back and tell Zheng Tong that Dongwan Island is now the territory of Datang Group, and this matter will not change! Forever." Tang Mo stretched out his hand.
Interrupted the other person's words.
The special envoy of Zheng Guo frowned and reminded Tang Mo: "Then, Mr. Tang! You will lose Zheng Guo's friendship!"
In his opinion, Tang Mo is just a businessman. If he loses such a huge market in Zheng, he will make a lot less money. Tang Mo doesn't seem to realize this yet.
"Whatever! As long as you are happy." Tang Mo lost interest in continuing the conversation and ended this boring conversation.
…
A month passed in such a hurry. Tang Mo had already returned to Dragon Island, where he calmed down the impact of the war on Datang Group. Only then did new news about Zheng Guo reach Tang Mo's ears.
You Lin opened his mouth and reported the latest information about Zheng Guo: "Zheng Guo has officially purchased 30,000 Type 1 rifles and 200 130 mm caliber breech field guns from Cyric... In addition, they also purchased Brother
1,000 Boer cars and 500 war horses imported from Dahua."
"In addition, they also ordered 10 paddle steamers from Sirik. Even if it is placed on our side, this is a large purchase contract." She said while handing the relevant documents to Tang Mo:
"This information has been confirmed by Cyric, and it is true."
"It's really not that small. It seems that there are still some people in Zheng Guo doing things. Otherwise, they are all bastards, and there is no way they would have such a violent reaction." Tang Mo put down the report on the formation of the 1st Armored Division.
, raised his head and looked towards the Youlin.
You Lin immediately continued to explain the details: "In fact, this is not the case. Zheng Guo ordered so many weapons mainly to win over Cyric and prevent the invasion of the Mirage Kingdom."
"Oh? How can you see it?" Tang Mo asked curiously.
You Lin gave a reasonable analysis: "We learned that more than half of these orders were signed by Zheng Guo with Cyric before he found us. Probably less than a third of them were purchased yesterday.
"
"Even if it's only one-third, it's still a lot." Tang Mo thought for a while and felt that Zheng Guo's purchase of so many modern weapons might still have an impact on Datang Group's attack on Zheng Guo.
Nangong Hong, who was standing aside, reminded him: "Master, we should think of a solution. This is a large amount of arms. In the past, it was enough to change the outcome of a war. If we underestimate the enemy, we may be
Pay a heavy price."
Tang Mo stretched out his hand to stop him: "Don't be anxious, it will take some time for them to learn to use these weapons. When the war actually starts, it will still depend on whether their tactics are appropriate or not."
"I can assure you, Mr. Nangong, no matter how big the waves they make, they can't stop us from attacking Zheng Guo!" After saying that, he took out a cigarette and looked at the new model that had been captured by Dragon Island.
The counselor who was completely conquered by the weapon said: "Do you think it is possible for us to lose?"
"Impossible...absolutely impossible! How could we...lose!" Nangong Hong waved his hand in denial.
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I still owe everyone 5 more updates, and Long Ling is struggling a little bit again =.=!
