The nascent mutiny was suppressed by the old shopkeeper. Not only was it suppressed, but the old shopkeeper even revealed the secret that had been hidden in his heart for more than a year. Xiao Letian was the secret of Yinlong.
Everyone was shocked. In fact, everyone present had occasionally imagined that one day Xiao Letian would reach the top, and then everyone would be crowned king and prime minister, but these were mostly just drunken jokes. After Xiao Letian’s small class After the baptism of war, the new officers and soldiers no longer believed in these medieval legends.
But today Fan Yan dropped a bombshell for everyone. He knew that the brothers in the warehouse today were absolutely trustworthy. These people were not only the direct descendants of Xiao Letian's education and promotion, but also their families and relatives. They all live under the 'protection' of Xingtang Wang Huaiyuan, and there is no need to doubt the loyalty of these people.
Since there was no worry about leaks, the old shopkeeper broke out the hidden dragon theory that Zeng Guofan and Xiao Letian had discussed: "You think I am joking, you think I am bragging to my uncle, you think I am just fighting. to stabilize your military morale."
"Wrong, absolutely wrong. These words were not said by me at all. The person who said these words is a famous figure in the mainland. You should have heard of him. He is Zeng Guofan."
With a bang, all the officers present were shocked: "Zeng Shatou, our life and death enemy." Many officers were veterans of the Kingdom of Heaven, and they subconsciously adopted a hostile attitude.
"Everyone, be quiet. I have forgotten your identities. You are now the Prime Minister's new army. You in the past are dead. Throw all your hatred into the sea. There is no use for it other than obeying orders."
Liang Kun scolded these people, and they all continued to listen to the old shopkeeper's lectures with scorn.
"Brothers, I know that many of you have grudges against Zeng Guofan, but put aside the grudges. This Zeng Shatou is really talented. You have to be convinced of this. He can write a book like "Bing Jian". Isn’t it a talent?”
The words of the old shopkeeper cannot be refuted. This is really true. Although Zeng Guofan is an enemy, there is no doubt about his ability.
"That night, I don't know why Zeng Guofan's warning network only let me go. Maybe he knew about my relationship with Xiao Letian. That was the day I heard the word Hidden Dragon..."
"I don't know what a dragon is and how many kinds of dragons there are. I don't know, and Marshal Zeng didn't explain it clearly. But at least I know that there are real dragons and hidden dragons... In the court hall of Beijing City, the Kingdom of Heaven's In the city of Nanjing, all those sitting on the Golden Palace are real dragons. Even if he only has one day of emperor life, he is still a real dragon..."
"The hidden dragon is ever-changing. According to the original words of my uncle and Zeng Guofan, anyone who can affect the course of our national destiny and make him prosperous is a hidden dragon. Zeng Guofan is one, and so is my uncle Xiao Letian..."
Although Fan Jian had read books, he was not considered a scholar. He could only briefly recount the superficial details of the secret conversation that day, but this little detail was enough to shock the jaws of this group of people.
"Our Prime Minister is a hidden dragon... This is too high and mighty... If we follow the Prime Minister, we will become like shrimp soldiers and crab generals."
"It makes sense, it really makes sense...Cao Cao said that he was a hidden dragon. Yes, yes, he is right. Those shocking powerful officials in history were even more powerful than the emperor. This is not a hidden dragon."
"Yes, it may be because of bad luck that Yinlong didn't have the chance to transform into a real dragon... There is another possibility that Yinlong is unwilling to transform into a real dragon. He would rather suffer grievances and protect the vitality of a country, just like Grandpa Yue is like that."
The more people talked about it, the more excited they became, and in the end it was hard to figure out when Xiao Letian would ascend the throne.
At this time, there was nothing wrong with the old shopkeeper. He and Liang Kun looked at each other, moved to the corner and whispered.
"Old shopkeeper, are you okay with this? Although this has stabilized the morale of the army, the consequences are not small. Even if they are all loyal ministers of the Prime Minister, it is inevitable that one of them will get drunk and talk in his sleep, and give this secret to Let it leak out... then it will spread to the opposite road..."
"Hey... let's take it one step at a time. If Ryukyu is lost, Xiao Letian's life won't be much easier even if the secret is not leaked. This has already pushed us to this point. I really can't think of any clever way to stabilize people's hearts. …”
At this moment, a burst of joy suddenly erupted in the warehouse. "Yes, you are right. The Prime Minister is a hidden dragon. How could the Hidden Dragon die so easily? How many major events are waiting for the Prime Minister with divine power? How could the Prime Minister die as an unknown person?" under the bayonet."
"Long live, long live the Prime Minister." In the end, these dozens of people actually shouted "Long live" enthusiastically, frightening the surrounding soldiers on guard to tremble.
There is no airtight wall in the world. It is impossible for Liang Kun and Fan Jian to deceive the Ryukyu monarchs and ministers by holding such a secret gathering, but they are unable to change anything at all. The current Ryukyu New Army forces are simply not something they can fight against.
King Shangtai sat next to the beeping fire, listening expressionlessly as Jin Changsen relayed the spies' information to him. Although it was a warm summer night, the young king felt chills in his heart.
"Your Majesty, you have to make a decision. We don't have any intention of harming others, but we must be on guard against others. God knows what treasonous and treacherous things these New Army officers have come together to discuss." Jin Changsen advised earnestly.
People in Liuqiu were really distraught. At this time, even Lin Yuanmiao, who had always been close to Xiao Letian, hesitated in his eyes: "Brother Jin, you are too pessimistic. The situation is not going to be the same. The new army is too." His Majesty’s new army, do they still dare to cause trouble?”
"Confused, of course everything is easy to talk about with Prime Minister Xiao, but now we don't know whether the Prime Minister is alive or dead. Do you know if these wild and untamed soldiers will get crazy." Jin Changsen choked Lin Yuanmiao speechless with one sentence.
At this time, King Shangtai said softly, "Beware of others, Jin Qing, please tell me how to defend yourself and what power we have in our hands to defend ourselves."
Jin Changsen looked at the darkness around him coldly and suddenly said in a low voice, "It depends on what we will talk about tomorrow. I dare not guarantee it, but we must have a plan in our hearts... If what Gong Cheng said is true, , then we can completely rely on the French troops to protect ourselves in the future."
"What, do you, Jin Changsen, want to commit treason? The French massacred so many people, and you actually want to cooperate with them." Cai Mao's deep voice came from the darkness, and then the general's tired figure appeared next to the fire.
"Your Majesty, I can guarantee with my head that the new army will never betray. These are soldiers trained by the Prime Minister. Your Majesty, you have heard of those small classes. The Prime Minister has always been opposed to bloody dynasty changes. Prime Minister Xiao is definitely not Cao Cao."
Jin Changsen waved to Cai Mao with a grimace, "Don't yell, don't yell. When did I say that the Prime Minister was going to rebel? What I'm afraid of is that there are a few fanatics in the New Army. If they really mess up the peace negotiations, then our Ryukyus will How many more people will die?"
"Besides, I didn't say that I would surrender to the French now. Isn't everything still a negotiation? I, Kim Nagamori, have my ancestral home in Ryukyu. How can I harm Ryukyu? You can't govern a country based on your own impulses. A weak country has no diplomacy. In order to survive back then, We can bear the humiliation and bear the burden under Japanese rule, but why can’t we make concessions in front of foreigners today?"
Jin Changsen's words were so loud that they oozed blood when he fell to the ground. The surrounding Ryukyu ministers all blushed but no one could refute them.
Cai Mao clenched his fists tightly and wanted to hit someone, but he couldn't find an opponent. How could he control the fate of a weak country? There were so many dissatisfied and resentful people in the world. Living under the threat of life and death was the most important thing. As for ambition and revenge, It's better to just talk about your angry words.
Kim Nagasen is not a capitulator, he is just a politician who purely believes in power. In his eyes, survival is more important than any moral appearance. There are no words such as shame in his political dictionary. He continues the legacy of Ryukyu Kokujo The mission is above all else.
"Hey..." Cai Hao, the toughest among the Ryukyu monarchs, finally sighed and had no choice but to lower his head.
It was a sleepless night. Countless people were preparing for tomorrow's negotiations. Gong Cheng on the sea didn't sleep either. He drank bitter tea and stared at Naha, talking like a lunatic. Nagging.
"Why is there still no chaos? It's already midnight, why is there still no chaos? Damn it, these remnants of the kingdom of heaven have grown up, and they can actually hold back. How is this possible?"
"Who is Fan Jian? He is a famous tough guy among Shanxi merchants. He is very protective of his shortcomings. He even had a falling out with his eldest brother because his daughter did not have her feet bound...Who is Liang Kun? He is a remnant of the Kingdom of Heaven. He can hide it from others but not from me. Go, he will surrender to the French, he will bow to me."
"As for the other officers of the New Army, let Xiao Letian train them all like proud roosters. They have never been defeated since they formed the army. They died after so many people died."
For the first time, Gong Cheng discovered that the situation was out of his control. The plan to destroy the family, which was originally linked one by one, had an abnormal looseness, which made him very uncomfortable, who was a little paranoid.
The water dog knew his master very well. He said with an apologetic smile, "Don't worry, sir. When I sent the letter, Liang Kun was already furious and was scolding Cai Hao and the others. The two sides were close to starting a fight... There is no fight now, maybe both sides are You cannot suppress your anger and suspicion, and the longer it goes on, the more serious it will be when it finally breaks out."
"Oh, you've grown up a lot. I really didn't train you in vain... Just do your best. When Ryukyu falls into my hands in the future, I'll give you a general. You can choose between navy or army." .”
"Hey, I thank you for your reward. If you want to be a small soldier, you must also be a navy soldier. I was scolded a lot when I was a pirate. This time, if I am an upright navy soldier, those people before will be so angry. .”
Shui Gou smiled flatteringly and poured Gong Cheng a cup of tea. "Well done, Shui Jun. I can help you with some business later. If you say that this maritime business is profitable, I have to earn more for you..."
"Hahaha, that brat has such a sweet mouth, that's all... Master, I'm going to go get some sleep. Keep an eye on Naha, and call me if there's anything unusual."
The water dog was beaten to the tune of one thousand, "Hey... Master, please rest. I promise to take care of everything for you."
