The King of Wu sent his general Wei Ruoheng to lead the navy to send troops to Japan. A reading... This general Wei was very good at war at a young age. He destroyed his capital within a few days, killed his traitors and rebels, and transported more than a dozen people. The ship's property returned to Wu. The King of Chen also invaded Japan from the other side. Although the army was still in the other country, he also transported a lot of property back to Chen. The government and the public were in an uproar, and countless spies were sent to Wu and Chen. Jia Xu and his wife still don't know where they are wandering around. Wu Fengchun also used Qin Sangu's name to send a message to the capital, telling Situ Pan that Huo Sheng had also gone to Japan to rob. Anyway, King Chen's people couldn't hide this when they came back. .
Situ Pan was shocked and immediately summoned his staff to discuss the matter. Feng Ziying was the first to say: "This matter is indeed a matter of quick hands and slow hands. Whoever grabs it belongs to whom."
Because Qin Sangu went to Qiongzhou, Li Sheng sat in her place and said enviously: "If the King of Wu sends troops to Japan, we may not be able to make back the money even if we make it for several years."
Situ Pan frowned and said, "I didn't want them to do it so quickly. Is there anywhere else to go?"
Feng Ziying said with a smile: "Yes, there are too many. I brought a sea map especially." Then he took out the sea map and showed it to everyone. "Maybe we can also go to Japan to train soldiers. Our soldiers have not been able to fight in a few years. That’s it.” Then they started discussing.
After discussing for half a day, Situ Pan suddenly said: "Did Jia Huan just return to the capital? Ziying went to ask him if he had anything to say."
Feng Ziying said: "I asked him specifically before I came here, and he recommended that he go to Japan first. Firstly, Japan has become weak in recent years and is easier to fight. Secondly, King Chen is that person. A promising prince, but now he only ends up in the small Chen Kingdom, and he must be unhappy. Huo Sheng has gone back to Qiongzhou, but he didn't come back. If he couldn't save it, he decided to take over Japan's territory."
Situ Pan frowned.
Feng Ziying paused and continued: "Although Japan is small, it has many excellent silver mines. There is also a place called Ezo Island. A hundred years ago, someone from the Western Netherlands found gold mines there, but for some reason they could not After mining, the gold mine is still intact so far. If King Chen gets to that place, it will be difficult."
Situ Pan took a breath, nodded and said, "I understand what he meant."
Li Sheng added: "I went to Ping'an Prefecture Business District a few days ago. Shopkeeper Guo of Red Bones said that they have a new and reliable supply of goods and the prices are cheaper than before."
Situ Pan asked curiously: "Why do Western leaders actually allow their subordinates to sell firearms?"
Li Sheng smiled and said: "Of course not. It's just that some of their countries have been at war with each other for hundreds of years and have long been feuding. The boss of Red Bones is a good dancer. He tells every Western country owner that I will buy your firearms. If you beat the opponent, they will sell it." The room burst into laughter.
Situ Pan also smiled and said: "There are also capable people among merchants." Then he ordered people to buy more firearms and asked the Ministry of Industry to make some.
A few days later, news came from the State of Lu that Liu Tong, who was in the process of building his army, was also going to Japan! It turned out that Liu Tong had recently become obsessed with a mute girl named Ma. This girl was originally the clan sister who was in charge of his subordinates. She ran into trouble in the village and went to seek refuge with her cousin. Her brother was surprised to find that the girl was as beautiful as a fairy, so he asked someone to teach her music and dance skills and presented her to Liu Tong. Liu Tong treated her like a treasure at first sight and favored her day and night. He didn't expect this girl to be able to write. And she was extremely intelligent. Liu Tong often sighed to people: "It's a pity that Ma can't speak." Then he told her about the external affairs, and Ma used his pen instead of words to give Liu Tong's advice. The original purpose of sending troops to Japan was Liu Tong was hesitant about the plan of Zhao Tu, Liu Tong's confidant, so he went inside and told Ma. Ma wrote three words "good" in a row! Seeing that Liu Tong was unmoved, he wrote an article of hundreds of words eloquently. Liu Tong admonished Liu Dong to fight against Japan. After Liu Tong read the article, he praised Ma family as "Zhuge among women!" and ordered to organize his troops.
The people under Situ Pan managed to get Ma's article and copied a copy and sent it to the capital. When Situ Pan saw it, he also praised: "A mute girl from the country has such knowledge! It's a pity that Liu Tong can afford it."
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The meaning in that article is quite far-sighted. The State of Lu was extremely small, and yet it supported King Lu. Even though the troops and horses were in the hands of General Liu, it was still unfair. Moreover, the State of Lu was surrounded by powerful countries, making it difficult to occupy other territories.
We have to prevent others from attacking us. Japan is isolated on the sea and is not a small place. I heard that there are a lot of silver mines. Why not imitate what the Westerners did in America and massacre their people, and then move some people from Lu to occupy the land to support themselves?
Now that King Chen is there, he probably has the same intention. If King Chen has a strong army, he can divide his territory. And Korea is between Lu and Japan. If he attacks Korea first, Japan will be given to King Chen. If he gets it first, Japan will be given to King Chen.
Japan and Korea are all in the general's pocket.
Feng Ziying took a look and said: "What this woman wrote does have some truth, but her appetite is too big. How come Korea is theirs? Is he going to die as the king of Liao?"
The next aide named Luo said: "I think this woman Xu has other concerns. If the King of Liao also wants to go to Korea, then King Lu will attack Goryeo to compete with the King of Liao for food. After all, King Chen is easier to deal with than the King of Liao. She
If we say it clearly, it will definitely make Liu Dong unhappy. First capture Japan, get money and train troops, and then it will be much easier to deal with the King of Liao."
Feng Ziying smiled and said: "How can a mere girl think of so many things? It's just a coincidence. She didn't raise her family."
"I'm afraid Mr. Luo is overthinking." Situ Pan said, "Since there are gold and silver mines, we can't let the two of them get it for nothing. If we are going to rob it, whoever robs it belongs to whom." A group of staff and generals responded in unison.
"Yes", only Mr. Luo's eyebrows darkened.
On the other side, Zhong Heng asked Shui Rong to resign. How could Shui Rong be willing to let him go? He had just learned that someone had robbed a lot of money from overseas, and the general was in urgent need. So he tried every means to keep him, and seriously took over Jia.
Cong said everything he said casually that day, except that he didn't mention marrying his daughter to him. If you want to read the book, it's just that Zhong Heng has already decided to go. Shui Rong said nothing can make any difference, which makes him very upset.
Because I remembered that Jia Cong's mind was weirder than others, I couldn't find another way, but he was not in the capital at the moment. Besides, Jia Huan was leading the King of Lu around the capital at that time, and wanted to get acquainted with him, so he went to find him to inquire.
Jia Huan was embarrassed to see him when he heard the words "Prince Beijing" and pretended not to be at home. By chance, when his servants were sending Shui Rong out, he caught up with Shi Qiusheng returning home. Shui Rong heard someone calling "Uncle Shi" and looked up.
A young man walked in. He had a leopard-shaped head and ringed eyes, a tiger-like back and a bear-like waist. His face was full of vigor but his face was calm. Suddenly, he seemed to have seen the Zhong Heng from many years ago! He quickly grabbed the person and asked quietly: "Who is this person?"
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The boy said: "It's Uncle Shi, he lives in our house now."
Shui Rong smiled and said, "I've never heard of such a powerful relative in your family. Is he the son of some old aunt?"
"Not a relative." The boy laughed, "I heard he was just a farm boy. In the early years, our men passed by their village and ate some of their sesame cakes. Master Huan praised him full of praise! Seeing that he was honest and reliable, he took him with him
When he came to the mansion, he also invited an escort from the Taiping Escort Agency to teach him martial arts."
"That's it." Shui Rong nodded.
A few days later, when Shi Qiusheng returned home from the escort agency, he saw someone who was frightened, and he rushed to rescue him. Fortunately, the man was fine, and he thanked him for a long time and took him to drink. Although Shi Qiusheng was honest, he was not stupid, and he could see it.
When he came out, this man wanted to win over him, and he knew that "Shui Rong" was the name of Prince Beijing, so he told Jia Huan when he returned. Jia Huan didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Shui Rong gourd. Two days later, Shui Rong came to see him for a drink again. Shi Qiusheng
After hesitating for a moment, he agreed.
At the banquet, Shi Qiusheng asked: "I am just doing a simple job, it is nothing, why does the prince keep inviting me to drink?"
Shui Rong asked curiously: "How did you guess that I belong to the prince?"
Shi Qiusheng said: "The prince told me his name last time."
"So you know my name." Shui Rong said, "To be honest, I intend to send troops overseas to fight against Japanese pirates. Seeing that Shi Zhuangshi is a talented person, are you willing to help me?"
Shi Qiusheng said: "I haven't left the army yet."
Shui Rong said happily: "So, you are no longer from Rongguo Mansion?"
Shi Qiusheng said: "After I leave the army, I will work in the Taiping Escort Bureau. My husband is very busy, and I have to help him."
Shui Rong said: "When a man learns martial arts, he should be able to bring peace to the world! What's the point of staying in the escort agency and guarding your husband?"
Shi Qiusheng shook his head and said: "Master Cong often said that if you work as a monk for a day and hit the clock, you will eat as much food as you have. Although I have some martial arts skills, I can only look after myself and cannot lead an army."
Shui Rong hurriedly said: "How can anyone be born to lead an army? Just find an old general to teach you." After trying hard for a long time, Shi Qiusheng refused to agree.
Shui Rong felt a little unwilling. Shi Qiusheng could tell at a glance that he was a truly honest person. Such an honest person was the best to be coaxed. The next day, he simply posted a message and invited Jia Huan to drink.
Jia Huan felt guilty. He didn't know whether it was for Shi Qiusheng or Zhong Heng, but he went there in a decent manner. When he arrived at the restaurant, he saw that Shui Rong was already half drunk! He couldn't help but laugh and said: "You, the smiling tiger, sometimes get drunk.
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Shui Rong raised his hand and held him and said, "Brother Huan, can you do me a favor?"
"What's the matter?"
"That Shi Qiusheng of yours, let me use it, and I'll make sure I don't treat him badly!"
Jia Huan immediately made up his mind and said: "Your family doesn't have a bodyguard agency, so what do you want him to do? He hasn't left the army yet. Have you offended someone? Do you need a bodyguard?"
"No!" Shui Rong said, "I think he is a man, and I am willing to let him lead troops overseas."
Jia Huan thought for a while and said: "Qiu Sheng has an honest and kind temperament. He will be an excellent bodyguard and fighting general. He is not suitable for leading troops. If the battle is defeated and Pao Ze dies because of him, he will be uneasy for the rest of his life."
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Shui Rong smiled and said: "How can one not die in a war? He will kill both the enemy and his own people. Gradually, he got used to it, everyone is like this."
Jia Huan shook his head: "It's not Shi Qiusheng."
Shui Rong said sincerely: "Brother Huan, I am really in need of someone."
Jia Huan said: "He really is not that good. Otherwise, we would have sent him to Taiwan. What would he do in the capital with a general? Those who stay in the capital are all bodyguards."
Shui Rong was startled, and said with a wry smile: "Yes, you also have soldiers and horses in the south." Nai sighed, "Why are the people under you so loyal, but the people under mine want to leave?"
Jia Huan just pretended not to know anything: "What do people want? Can you give it to me? I guess it's not about money."
Shui Rong said: "He wants to be famous and to act boldly as a general. Although I have soldiers, I am not a pirate but a bandit."
Jia Huan said: "Since that man has this intention, even if you keep him this time, if you can't keep him next time, he will leave sooner or later."
Shui Rongnai said in a loud voice: "I would have known that I would have retained some military power like the Huo family. That kid Huo Sheng is so cheap. Qiongzhou is really his now."
Jia Huan said: "It's useless to be greedy. Besides, Qiongzhou was also passed down by his grandfather. Anyway, there is no emperor now. You can just go and fight if you want." Yin looked at Shui Rong and said, "It's just that that man was peaceful in the past."
, why don’t you want to do it all of a sudden?”
Shuirong raised his neck and drank a glass of wine: "I thought he was alone, but a few days ago he got news and found an uncle. The uncle was in Luzhou, had no family, and was old. He
Then I prepared to go over and serve my uncle and take care of him until his death."
Jia Huan praised Zhong Heng's clever excuse in his heart! He also said: "In that case, what does his uncle do? How can he, a bandit and pirate, live the life of an ordinary person?"
Shui Rong drunkenly hummed: "His uncle did some business and had some money. Because he was afraid that he would not stay with him, he actually bribed a comfort envoy named Du in Luzhou and asked him to find a job for his nephew in Luzhou.
Ansheng's military career."
Jia Huan thought: "Master Shui, you can't keep this man. On the surface, his uncle wants to find a serious job for him. Being serious is a small thing, but marrying a wife is a big deal." Shui Rong was startled. Jia Huan
Then he said, "As the saying goes, there are three types of unfilial piety, and the worst is not having an offspring. Since his uncle is a businessman, he doesn't have a family, so it's obviously not a matter of money. It's probably because he didn't have money to marry a wife when he was young, but now... well...
It's probably not possible now." Shui Rong chuckled twice. "As people get older, they all pay attention to how to entertain their grandchildren. It is a pity that the old man does not have a son. Now that he has a nephew, I am not looking forward to him getting married and having children soon.
, leave a note of incense for their family? How can a bandit live in peace? Even if he marries a wife, he cannot marry a girl from a good family. Since the old man has money, he is afraid that he will look down on girls from ordinary families.
." After a pause, he added, "I'm afraid he still expects this nephew to inherit the family business. My lord, what does it mean to live in retirement? One is a bandit, the other is a young master. Which one would you choose?"
Shui Rong suddenly woke up from the wine. After a while, he murmured: "I see. I didn't expect this." After a long time, he asked, "By the way, that time when the kings came to Beijing to discuss matters, you really liked King Lu.
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Jia Huan smiled and said: "That little kid is very cute. He is smart, gossipy and has a good looks. I like him very much. Don't worry, your subordinate will definitely have a good life in Luzhou. I trust the King of Xiaolu."
Shui Rong said thoughtfully: "I heard that Luzhou is exempted from salt classes."
Jia Huan's eyes lit up and he clapped his hands and said, "Guess whose idea this is? It's my fourth sister's!" Before Shui Rong could speak, he continued, "My fourth sister is selling the sun-dried salt recipe everywhere, and all the princes have gone there.
, everyone recommended that they be exempted from salt classes, but in the end only one little kid accepted it! It shows that adults are sometimes worse than children."
Shui Rong sighed: "Sir, after getting the benefits of the salt class, how can you give up the money!" Then he stopped mentioning the matter between Shi Qiusheng and Zhong Heng, and the two just talked about some business matters. (.. )