Speaking of Tianzhu, Qi Xiaotong couldn't help but think of what his father had said before.
He said disdainfully that this country is extremely chaotic and strange, and it is an extremely rare 'Leser' country.
I say it sucks mainly because of the following two points:
The first choice is its social form.
The country has been at war all year round, the people are in dire straits, and all forces are trying to undermine each other and be hostile to each other. Although superficial unity has been achieved, the various tribes are not compatible with each other. It was precisely because of the constant fighting among themselves that the Western invaders took advantage of it.
There are no more colonists in Tianzhu than one can count.
Secondly, it is because of its cultural form.
There are many religions in this country, but snakes and rats are rampant and the atmosphere is smoky. In addition to some widespread extremist sects, there are also chaotic heretics like Tantra. In short, evil trends are prevalent and human nature is extremely distorted.
It can be seen that Tianzhu is a dirty wasteland.
In such a bad territory, Qi Yu directly listed it as a land that Goubuli didn't care about. Even if it was given away for free, he would not pick it up.
Since you don’t plan to take it, it’s better to list it as a strategic buffer zone between the East and the West. With it sandwiched in the middle, you can avoid trouble caused by geopolitics.
The geopolitics here refers specifically to the Dafeng Dynasty.
Xiaotong also felt that since Qiongzhou had no intention of getting it, there was no need to worry about how it would end.
You can do whatever you want with it.
After talking about Tianzhu, Leng Qing began to think about how to seek more personal benefits for herself.
"Miss Qi, when I met your father last time, he promised me in person that he would give me some construction resources in the future. Now that I have met you, I will shamelessly ask for it."
"Resources? What resources?"
Seeing that Xiaotong seemed to be confused, Leng Qing took the opportunity to add: "As the name suggests, construction resources are the people and materials used for my construction. For example, human resources such as civil servants and military generals, military resources such as offensive weapons, etc. are all included. Inside. And, the more, the merrier.”
You actually want people?
Isn't this too greedy?
Xiaotong did not accept the call, but shook his head and refused: "On this trip, I don't have many civil servants with me. The only ones who can be used are Xie Jiong and the stammering Dong Yun. If you want them, Go, who will govern the country for me?
Let alone generals, there is only one high and loyal person who can drive me. If I give it to you, who will stabilize Australia for me? "
Leng Qing nodded without surprise and said with a smile: "Since we can't help each other with talents, why not sponsor me more sharp weapons? To be honest, I want to build a special force to carry out various confidential tasks. , I can teach you all the required martial arts and methods, but the urgent need for muskets and pulley crossbows has yet to be solved."
Um……
Is this what you really mean?
However, since her father agreed to her, let's give her one or two gifts.
So, Xiaotong responded generously: "Since Aunt Leng has spoken, how can I not say anything?"
Upon hearing this, Leng Qing immediately put aside her usual aloofness, put on a friendly face and said, "The eldest lady really understands the righteousness and general principles. Thank you very much, auntie."
However, the next second, her warmth completely disappeared.
Because, although Xiaotong said so, in fact, it did not really go as she wished.
She deliberately discounted the amount of gifts.
"I would like to give you a hundred muskets and two hundred pulley crossbows. These are my current maximum limit."
"That's it? Are there any others, such as large and small artillery?"
"Those...but there are none!"
"No?"
Snapped! !
Suddenly there was a crisp sound!
The sullen Leng Qing could no longer suppress the anger in her chest, and slapped a big cucumber in front of her into a cold shape.
What do you mean, threatening me?
Australia is not stable yet. If everything is given to you, how can I build an army?
Thinking of this, Xiaotong couldn't help but gleam in her eyes, and said with a little displeasure: "Aunt Leng, why do you hate this melon so much?"
ah!
What a gaffe!
Leng Qing quickly smiled apologetically and changed her words: "You are asking about this melon... Well, it knows a lot, so I eliminated it!"
Uh...that makes sense!
I just listened to each other's secret conversation, and I do know a lot.
As for whether it is actually true or not, only Leng Qing knows in her heart.
…
After saying goodbye to Leng Qing and the smashed cucumber, Xiaotong made a special trip to visit Duan Zicheng who had just had some free time.
Because I have to rush on my way, when it comes to things, I do it in advance if I can, and don’t delay it if I can.
After meeting, Lao Duan still remembered the past and praised Xiao Nizi's literary skills and martial arts without hesitation.
In particular, what he calls his father's style is expressed again and again.
As a compliment, it never hurts to say more.
After the greetings were finished, the two sat down and began what was called a private conversation.
"Mr. Duan, I want to ask you something."
"You are the daughter of the Qi family, just like the half-lord of Nanyang. Why do you need to ask for anything? If you have anything to do, just say it plainly."
"good!"
Xiaotong concealed her shyness and said generously: "What I want to say is that when Hong Tao comes to Sumatra, I would like to ask you to help him as much as you can. He is brave and brave, but lacks political wisdom and does not know how to fight with others. He has to deal with overseas gangs, and this place is a military fortress, with foreign ships flying in and out, so he can't avoid it even if he wants to. You have been the second minister of the country and have extremely rich diplomatic experience. If he can get your generous advice, he will definitely You can benefit a lot.”
"You're talking about this..."
Little did Xiaotong know that Hong Tao had already sent troops to Mobei at this time. What she is doing now has become the opposite of fruitless.
Duan Zicheng was also unclear about this matter, so his thoughts were still at the previous stage.
Logically speaking, since Xiao Nizi has spoken out, he must find a way to help her. Only in this way will he not offend his little daughter's family.
However, for some reason, Lao Duan suddenly had the idea of teasing her.
"You young people, you just want to chew the bones of our older generation, but you have no respect for the elderly."
"You are the one who can do the hard work~~"
"Oh, this so-called capable person is already very old now."
This was originally a joke, but to Xiaotong's ears, it seemed to mean something else.
Is she obsessed with authority?
More or less!
Xiaotong was tangled in secret and said: Could it be that Mr. Duan wants to ask for something?
Whatever, give it to him!
Oh no!
It’s to draw a big cake for him!
