It can be said that all the wealth plundered by the expeditionary force finally flowed into the hands of the well-prepared Chinese merchants. Now three whole ships have been shipped out! And they are not ordinary ships, they are all giant ships with a displacement of more than a thousand tons (just
(At that time)
Moreover, the high-level leaders of both parties are still in a state of cooperation, and under the premise that Britain and France support Japan, the cooperative relationship between Russia and China will definitely continue.
Therefore, the Russian senior leaders of the expeditionary force will inevitably follow suit. If they dare not directly turn against their allies and plunder them, they will at most say harsh words.
Under the premise of this general trend, there must be many discerning people who have also seen this subtle relationship.
There is nothing more than fame and wealth in life. Fang Linyan not only judged that Romansav was behind it, but also judged the purpose of Lyudmila's coming, which was undoubtedly to seek wealth!
The purpose of the mercenary group to join the expeditionary force was originally because they were crazy about poverty, and when they were afraid of poverty, they wanted to ask for money. Now that the large-scale battles have basically settled, the mercenaries will no longer be controlled by the military, so some people will dislike the money.
Is it much?
Therefore, the real purpose of Lyudmila coming here is to show her good will, and then she wants to take this opportunity to catch up with the Japanese Chinese businessmen behind Fang Linyan!
I have to say that their vision is extremely accurate. Now that the Chinese businessmen in Japan have been brutally suppressed and looted by the Nagasaki government, and almost all their families died, anyone with a normal mind must greatly strengthen their own force.
Obviously, Lyudmila's group of powerful Cossack mercenaries must meet the requirements of Japanese Chinese businessmen. What's even better is that their identities and origins are clear, and they are not afraid of spies among them.
As for the wealth Lyudmila and the others want, Chinese businessmen are also in short supply.
According to Fang Linyan, although the Japanese Chinese businessmen suffered heavy losses in Tang Ren Yashiki, that was what happened two days ago. Where did the wealth that the Nagasaki government plundered from Tang Ren Yashiki go? Wasn't it put in Nagasaki?
This side of Saki.
At this time, Nagasaki was ranked among the top three among the most prosperous cities in Japan. Even though the Qiao family had already transported several shiploads of wealth, the majority was still left. This battle directly severely damaged the Shiraishi Alliance.
Even if they are defeated, it will at least buy the Japanese Chinese businessmen three or four days to rule Nagasaki.
After these three or four days, as local gangsters, they were able to not only make up for all their losses in Tangren's house, but also make a fortune.
Of course, the expeditionary force made a profit, and the Qiao family who received the goods also made a profit. Even the Japanese Chinese businessmen who had suffered huge losses also made a profit. So who lost? It must be the Nagasaki government of Japan.
In this case, Fang Linyan looked at Lyudmila and smiled slightly:
"I understand your purpose of coming here. Do you want me to help introduce Japanese Chinese businessmen to you?"
Lyudmila nodded and said in a low tone:
"That's right."
Fang Linyan said:
"It seems that you also know very well that me recommending you there and you going there yourself are two different things. It means that I have to use my own credibility to endorse you!"
"With my recommendation, the rewards you can get and the trust you gain will be completely different."
Speaking of this, Fang Linyan stopped and looked at Lyudmila:
"Then, if I do this favor for you, what good will it do to me?"
Lyudmila seemed to have thought deeply about this issue for a long time, and she said directly:
"Hu, we have also inquired about your background and know that you have a good background in China. Just like Earl Fitz in our hometown, you have never been anxious about money."
"So, the only thing we can offer you is the friendship of the Cossacks, and we will never be your enemy."
Fang Linyan smiled and said:
"What you said earlier is correct. I'm not short of money. I don't like money. I'm not interested in money. The happiest time for me is when I get... (Wait, there seems to be something strange happening...
Come out, ignore it), but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to pay for my help!”
"So, I don't just want the friendship of the Cossacks, I want you to stand by my side when necessary!"
Lyudmila said cautiously:
"What does it mean when necessary?"
Fang Linyan looked into her eyes and said seriously:
"For example, when the remaining guys from the 7th Chasseur Regiment conflict with me."
Lyudmila's expression changed, and just as she was about to speak, Fang Linyan smiled and said:
"You should think carefully before rejecting me out loud. I know your concerns. You will still hang out in Vladivostok in the future. Now that you have offended the people of the 7th Chasseur Regiment, you will not have a good life in the future."
"But, this is all you can do? What's there to do in Vladivostok, a place that is so quiet? Since you have investigated my background, you should know what I am capable of!"
"Not to mention anything else, the payment from the Japanese Chinese businessmen is enough to support you for three years. You also know very well what kind of manpower shortage they have now. If they do well now, with our endorsement, we will hire you.
It will be less for ten or eight years!”
"If you don't want to wander on the sea or work as a bodyguard, that's fine! China's Qiao family has a big business in the Northeast. I can guarantee that you will be sent there for escort, what? You don't know China's Qiao family, you
Just think of it as St. Petersburg Commercial Bank."
After listening to Fang Linyan's words, Lyudmila hesitated for a few seconds and said:
"The things you mentioned cover too many areas, and there are many things I need to verify. I can't make the decision. I want to go back and discuss it with you."
Fang Linyan thought to himself that this Russian girl is very straight, and almost pointed at her nose and said, "I'm afraid you'll brag..."
However, people with such a personality are easy to deal with. If you encounter someone who doesn't care about anything and agrees first, then you will be in trouble. You will have to ask them to submit a certificate of surrender.
After Lyudmila left, Fang Linyan found that the leeches on his fingers were swollen with blood. Of course, it looked a little creepy to outsiders, but to be honest, the swelling and pain on his fingers had improved a lot.
So he stood up and after informing him, he first went to meet Qiao Mu, the chief steward sent by the Qiao family. This man was the uncle of the Qiao family and had been with him for more than thirty years.
He is also a unique person.
This time, Fang Linyan had the final say in military coordination, while Qiao Mu was almost in charge of logistics and finance. Because Fang Linyan really didn't have any power or financial power, the two of them worked well together.
After meeting Qiao Mu, Fang Linyan did not exchange greetings, and went straight to the point:
"The Russians may be in some trouble."
Qiao Mu pondered for a moment and said:
"I just heard the following person briefly describe what happened in this battle. Was it because the Russian commander was too stubborn, so he created a situation where he lost first and then won?"
Fang Linyan said:
"That's right, and the Russians fought very rough in this battle, so although they completely defeated the enemy, they suffered heavy casualties and their morale was extremely depressed. The officers' control over the soldiers below will be significantly weakened."
"Under such circumstances, these rough guys will not reason with others, and the officers will even allow their subordinates to rob."
Qiao Mu frowned and said:
"If that's the case, then we can't just bear the pressure. We have to call on the Zheng family."
Fang Linyan said:
"I think it will work."
***
Ten minutes later, several core figures on the Chinese side gathered together again.
It was evening at this time, and the sun was setting in the west. The reflection made the entire sea surface shine with golden light, which was very spectacular. A few people stood on the cliff next to Nagasaki Port, overlooking the sea from a distance, and seeing the bustling and bustling Nagasaki up close, and they felt sad in their hearts.
I couldn't help but feel so passionate.
After all, they are standing here as conquerors. The life and death of the local residents in this city are in their hands. The heads of those former officials and dignitaries can be killed with a single order.
This pleasure of power is truly incomparably sweet and intoxicating!
Not only that, from the perspective of the Chinese, a few of them strategized, went deep into the country as a lone army, severely attacked overseas enemy countries, and defeated a powerful city like Nagasaki. They even had the famous saying "Anyone who offends our strong men will be punished no matter how far away they are."
His famous sayings are all worthy, and he will surely be praised as a national hero and his name will go down in history.
When they thought of these things, these people couldn't help but feel excited and couldn't help themselves. They looked at the beautiful scenery in front of them almost greedily, and couldn't bear to look away for a long time.
Fang Linyan waited for a few minutes, coughed and was about to speak, when Zheng Xianren handed over several messages with excitement:
"Good news! Our previous battle with the White Rock United Team was really hearty, and the fight made even the little devils tremble with fear!"
"Tokyo has received the news of the annihilation of the Shiroishi Regiment via telegram. The reaction was really huge. The most intuitive thing is that there was even panic turmoil and panic buying in Tokyo. Many stores were smashed open and looted.
, set fire to it.”
"The current prices of flour, rice, vegetables, salt, sugar and other necessary daily necessities in Tokyo have soared by 87%, and are expected to continue to rise in the next three days."
"The Emperor's official residence proposed to withdraw part of the troops from the expedition to Korea. First of all, they must ensure the safety of Kyoto, and even sent a message to the surrounding troops, strictly instructing them to act with caution and to stick to their own defense zones. Those who clamored for rebellion
They stopped yelling all of a sudden and expressed their opinions that they should be treated with caution."
After hearing such news, Fang Linyan and Qiao Mu's eyes lit up: their group's raid on Nagasaki was like a knife thrust into the waist of the Japanese government. It would definitely cause pain to the heart and lungs, but it would not be fatal.
Therefore, there are still people within the Japanese government clamoring to counterattack and to bury these damn Qing slaves in the waters of the Tsushima Strait forever.