After Zhou Keshan, Zhao Bin, and Wang Erbai left, Guo Ning sighed with satisfaction, leaned back on the chair, and stretched.
If you want to gain a foothold in troubled times, a very important condition is that you must not be bookish or suffer from mental mysophobia. That kind of person would die in seconds if caught in a turbulent wave, but the key generals and commanders under Guo Ning were all fought in a sea of blood. They all knew that the overall situation was the most important, and their nerves had long been tempered like steel.
Guo Ning is relatively self-disciplined and has a bottom line, but when he retreated from Changzhou to Tanglu in Anzhou, he fought constantly every day, and everyone was red-eyed. Many times he killed people who were not Mongolian troops, and occasionally robbed them. The food and materials needed for the march cannot be obtained by talking to He Qiqi.
Did he hold anything back along the way? All I can say is, if conditions permit, try to keep your hands open.
Can he guarantee that he has not done anything wrong or killed indiscriminately? Actually no.
Another example is Jing Anmin, Luo Monk and Li Ting, who seem to be the biggest leaders in the army. Because they were the most powerful leaders of the defeated troops in Hebei back then. Where did this power come from? Can you rely on meekness and humility? of course not. Their reputation, power, and even their own lives, as well as the food and drink of their subordinates, all come from swords and guns, and everything is stained with blood.
Zhao Bin is like this too. This old pawn got angry earlier than Guo Ning and others.
In those years, the central court was in chaos, and the care along the northern border trench was less than one day. Some soldiers even sold horses and ancestral armor in exchange for food. Zhao Bin had a large family to support and his family was not rich, so he had no choice but to become a thief. Fortunately, although he never helped the poor, he mostly robbed the rich.
But sometimes the imperial court sent troops to suppress bandits, and reconnaissance cavalry came out in all directions, and Zhao Bin was trapped again. The result was a falling out between the two sides and a fight. Anyway, the lives of people on the border are as light as grass, no matter who dies, it is the same. After Zhao Bin killed someone and silenced him, he could still return Shi Shiran to Wuyue Camp to serve as a soldier.
In those years, there was such an indiscriminate situation along the Wushabao Great Wall. Guo Ning knew it early on. However, if it weren't for Zhao Bin's good tone, he would really be too lazy to mention it.
Tens of thousands of Han'er, Khitan, and Bohai people were scattered along the border trenches. They were struggling with food and clothing. The court wanted them to fight without giving them any benefits. It was already clear what the outcome would be.
It is said that armed with a sharp blade, a murderous intention arises. Isn't this the case for the warriors in Northern Xinjiang?
Guo Ning had been reading some books recently and felt that if Mongolia had not risen too quickly, the armies of the Northern Xinjiang might have swept across the Central Plains, just like the rebellion in the six towns of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Now there is no need to worry about the Six Towns Rebellion. No less than 100,000 soldiers and craftsmen in northern Xinjiang have been carried to the grasslands, giving the Mongolian army more power. It is ten times more terrifying than the Six Towns Rebellion. !
At that time, Zhao Bin wanted to save his family even if he was a horse thief. They all died before the battle of Yehuling in the third year of Da'an. Guo Ning's family, Lu Hanna's family, and the families of many soldiers have all died long ago.
Guo Ning shook his head violently and continued to think about things at sea.
He wanted to reach out to the maritime trade routes of the Southern Song Dynasty, so he had naturally done his homework and understood the hardships involved. Those maritime merchants regard the laws of the two countries as nothing, how can they behave according to the rules? In this matter, the pros and cons of business only account for three thirds, and the other seven points are all decided by swords and guns! If it works, benefits like gold and silver will come in. If it doesn’t work, then don’t say anything. Zhao Bin and Zhou Keshan will probably feed the sharks in the sea.
So Guo Ning explained to Zhao Bin from the beginning that the selection of him was not necessarily based on his talent. Guo Ning just liked Zhao Bin's old-fashioned temperament, who dared to kill people and cheat, dare to turn against others and be ruthless, and eradicate the roots!
At this moment, Lu Han came from behind, pressed Guo Ning's shoulder, and said slightly angrily: "There are fewer and fewer old brothers in Changzhou. Old Zhao has lost half of his hand. How miserable is it? Just let him calm down." Why don't you give him a few years of good life, marry a wife, and carry on the family line?"
Guo Ning thought for a moment and shook his head.
"We northern Xinjiang warriors all have similar temperaments. You hear us say that we want to live a peaceful life, but if we really want to live in peace and stability, we will get sick sooner or later. Look, Zhao Bin is a ruthless character, right? But When he saw me today, he was so cowed! His energy and energy were gone! Can he live well? Can he live comfortably? Why not give him a difficult task to do and let him do it happily! "
Saying this, Guo Ning felt that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, as if he had asked Zhao Bin to die.
So he turned around and faced Lu Han, laughing and saying, "What do you think of my idea?"
"What do you think?" Lu Han asked confused.
"Hook!" Guo Ning raised his hand and said, "You must have heard what Zhao Bin and I said about the hook!"
Lu Han couldn't help but laugh. She held Guo Ning's face and asked: "How old are you, Liulang? Can you be eight years old? Are you younger than Ah Shu?"
"What do you call this..." Guo Ning asked sternly: "Just tell me, is it so majestic or not? Is it scary?"
The couple slowly talked about other things, but at Sanshan Port, the conversation finally stopped that night.
There were Yili Chucai stationed in Sanshan Port, and there were warriors from several surrounding forts to suppress them at any time. The merchants, who were once in chaos, finally came to a conclusion. So on the next day, the maritime merchants selected five giant merchants who could represent them and held face-to-face talks with Yila Chucai.
At this time, Guo Ning also sent his disciples to bring news, saying that he had prepared candidates to go to the sea to perform, and he asked Chu Cai to also arrange maritime merchants for cooperation. In about a few days, the two sides can formally negotiate.
This is a confidential matter and cannot be disclosed openly. Yili Chucai negotiated with several large merchants and sent people to look for him. Unexpectedly, his subordinates turned back and waited for him not long after leaving.
Yi La Chucai didn't regard himself as a high official. He was exchanging cups and cups with the merchants, chatting and laughing happily. When he saw this, he excused himself and came out of the hall: "What do you say?"
The subordinate reported: "Judge, the Zhang Zihe and Zhang Shaodong you mentioned have boarded the boat and left the port this morning."
"What?" Yila Chucai frowned: "The business talks have just begun. Our big businessmen, as well as Li Yun's people, are still on their way from Haicang Town. This Zhang Zihe, What are you leaving for? He’s leaving now, isn’t he here in vain?”
"I don't know about this." The subordinate said: "I asked many boatmen and the guards at the watchtower on Sanshan Island in the north of Sanshan Port. They all said that Zhang Zi and he boarded the boat early in the morning and left."
"Then what?" Yi La Chucai asked.
"What?"
"In Sanshan Port, there are a total of seventy-three large and small ships parked at the moment. With Zhang Zi and that one gone, are there any special movements in the other ships? How is the registration book written on the watchtower on Sanshan Island?"
The subordinate's forehead was sweating: "I'll check it immediately!"
He stabbed Chucai and waved his sleeves: "Go!"
He turned around, stroked his beard, and regained his cheerful look. He continued to return to the hall, chatting with the wealthy businessmen, and slowly tested each other.
When they came this time, the wealthy businessmen all heard that the internal affairs of Jin were not repaired, that there were successive coups in the central capital, and that there was a black Tatar invasion, and the place was in chaos. On the one hand, they were a little happy, thinking that they could take the opportunity to lower the prices of goods from the North, but on the other hand, they were worried that the noble people in Zhongdu would not be able to survive on their own and would have no financial resources to continue doing business.
Unexpectedly, when they arrived at Laizhou, they learned that Deng, Lai, and Ninghai were all under the command of Guo Ning and Guo Jiedu, and the Mongolian army had been repelled by Guo Jiedu. At this time, there was some turmoil in various parts of Shandong, but the three states were always stable, and even the Daxing Prefecture in Zhongdu in the north was as stable as Mount Tai. All business not only continued as usual, but also had to be done in a big way.
Those big businessmen in Mingzhou and Yuezhou of the Song Dynasty could be regarded as powerful local figures, and all of them had extraordinary bearing. The literary style of the Song Dynasty was extremely prosperous. Among these people, two of them had obtained scientific examination achievements.
When they went to Laizhou in the past, most of the local officials they met were rude and uncultured Jurchens. What they saw now was that the judge of Ding Haijun turned into a Khitan who was deeply Chinese. They regarded themselves as others, thinking that people who read the books of sages would be easier to talk to, and they felt a little happy.
What's more, Yili Chucai was tall, handsome, and had a beautiful beard. He was even more admired by everyone for his profound knowledge and ability to quote scriptures.
Both the guest and the host enjoyed themselves. Yi La Chucai made an appointment tomorrow for the two families to gather at Fushan and Lushan in the north of Laizhou City, and they would also have a wine and poetry feast to show their elegance.
After the guests left, the previous subordinate came again and said: "Judge, after Zhang Zihe's ship left the port, two more ships followed, both fast ships."
"Where's the boat going?"
"Going east."
He moved Chucai and thought deeply for a long time.
Two clippers, haha. It was obvious that they wanted to pursue someone at sea and kill people. Since yesterday afternoon, Yizai Chucai has issued an order strictly prohibiting private fighting. How can these merchants have the courage and why do they have the need to do this?
He thought, could it be that my contacts with Zhang Zihe were getting closer and my whereabouts were exposed?
Or, alas, Zhang Zihe is a little younger after all, and a little cynical. Judging from his words in the past few days, he is quite disgusted with the Song Dynasty's cunning behavior, and he denounced the king's mediocrity and power. Is it possible that he said many taboo words out loud, causing anger and conflicts?
Yi Cai Chucai took out the talisman from his sleeve and handed it to his subordinates: "Take my talisman and go to the Recording Department of Laizhou immediately. Tell me that I will ask the Recording Department to assist me in private ports along the coast to inquire about a ship from Sanshan." There are traces of the lucky ship coming from Hong Kong. The owner of the ship is a young man named Zhang Kai, and he should be on the ship... I found him and it will be of great use to me."
The subordinate held the talisman in both hands, took a few steps back, and galloped away on horseback.
He stabbed Chu Cai and called out: "Sincerity!"
Yang Chengzhi was on the side and heard the situation clearly. He immediately said: "It's only the beginning of March now, and the southeast monsoon is strong. It will be May no matter what. There is still more than a month left. Even if this candidate disappears, we can still choose carefully. Thirty There are many merchants, big and small, but one of them is missing, so we can’t have a hot meal.”
"That's all it can do."
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