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For politicians, nice words are of little use.
To strengthen their hearts, they also need something practical.
The flintlock gun made in Shandong is Kim Sang-heon's best hope.
Ever since Zhang Keda came back and reported that the flintlock gun was very effective when used outside, Zuo Mengeng knew that he had another good and profitable business in his hands.
Although the New Army itself despises flintlock muskets, flintlock muskets are now the most powerful firearms in East Asia and even the world.
Although North Korea can also make its own muskets, they are still matchlocks. Moreover, due to cost, resources, and problems such as cutting corners, North Korea's muskets are disastrous.
Liao Zhongjian took out the flintlock gun made in Shandong and only gave Quan Li a try before conquering them.
"If Mr. Jin agrees to our plan, I, Shandong, will provide you with five thousand such muskets. Although it is not enough for you to repel the Jurchens on land, I believe there should be no problem if you stick to Jeju Island."
But Quan Li's eyes flashed with tears and he was reluctant to let go.
"No, even guarding Busan is enough."
Liao Zhongjian didn't know, but fortunately Quan Li explained it.
"What the angels don't know is that Busan is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on one side. If there were such firearms, it would only need to guard a few passes, and even thousands of troops would not be able to invade."
Liao Zhongjian fell into deep thought.
Before coming here, the task Zuo Menggen gave him was to find a way to persuade the Westerners to establish Jeju Island as a base so that they could have an additional forward base when they counterattacked Liaodong in the future.
But now Quan Li says Busan can be defended.
The meaning is different.
Busan is on land after all.
If there is such a stronghold, it can have an impact on the internal affairs of North Korea at any time, and it will also make Hou Jin's army full of troops, and there will be no peace for a moment.
But Zuo Mengeng had already warned him.
You must be more cautious when talking to North Koreans.
After all, the North Koreans' habit of boasting and lying about their military situation is also traditional.
But if Busan can operate, it is obviously better than Jeju Island.
Liao Zhongjian did not know that Busan had caused trouble to land attackers many times in history because of its special terrain.
During the Imjin Japanese Rebellion, the Ming army failed to capture Busan and eventually had to negotiate peace with Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Later in the Korean War, South Korea also saved its last breath because of the Busan Defense Circle.
He decided to play it safe.
"Consultant Zheng, please go there in person."
Among those accompanying Liao Zhongjian was Zheng Benchu, director of the Strategic Planning Department of the General Staff Headquarters.
Although he is not a surveying and mapping staff officer, general terrain survey is the specialty of every staff officer.
Zheng Benchu was a pure soldier and would only accept orders.
"yes."
Liao Zhongjian told Jin Sangxian and Quan Li about the matter again, and they were both free.
If Busan can be defended, Kim Sang-heon is not willing to go to Jeju Island to have fun.
"Angels can rest assured, Gyeongsang Province is where our clan is, and things will go more smoothly than Hanyang."
This is also the reason why Kim Sang-hyun was able to come to see Liao Zhongjian.
Gyeongsang-do was originally the stronghold of the Westerners Party, and Kim Sang-heon was born in the Andong Kim family.
The Westerners Party is far more influential here than the North Korean royal family.
The two sides agreed that Zheng Benchu and his staff would disguise themselves as Koreans and go to Busan with Kim Sang-hyun and Quan Lili to inspect the terrain on the spot.
Liao Zhongjian set off for Tsushima Island.
The So clan originated from a branch of the Yui So clan, a fourth-ranking official in Dazaifu during the Heian period, and claimed that the ancestor was Emperor Ante.
During the Ritsu period, Tsushima Island was under the jurisdiction of Dazaifu.
Dazaifu appointed the official Abiru Kuni to rule Tsushima.
Since Abiru often disobeyed Dazaifu's power, Dazaifu ordered the local leader Yuizune Shigeshang to attack Abiru, and Shigeshou became the founder of the Tsushima clan.
As for why Zong Zhongshang removed the word "Wei" from his surname and changed it to "Zong"?
There is a statement that seems absurd but is almost unanimously accepted.
That is to comply with the habit of naming single surnames in North Korea and mainland China, and to facilitate the development of trade activities.
Today, Tsushima's famous name is Mune Yoshiaki.
The impact of the Imjin Japanese Rebellion has not yet completely passed.
Zong Yicheng and his father Zong Yizhi have been working hard to restore the prosperity of Tsuima.
Zong Yicheng was both surprised and surprised by the arrival of Ming Envoy.
In his impression, the old empire that occupies the largest fertile land in the world is a slow-responsive elephant.
Someone has to touch him, and his lung tubes, for the elephant to flutter and demonstrate its power.
Otherwise, this elephant will be huddled in its own one-third of an acre of land, not caring about worldly affairs, and having no eyes for places outside the country.
This time, they actually took the initiative to send an envoy. It was true that the sun was rising from the west.
"These are the respects paid by everyone in Shandong to the Lord, please accept them."
They give gifts as soon as they come up, and they are all good things.
Zong Yicheng looked at the jingling clock, the shiny leather shoes, and the crystal clear glasses, his eyes widened.
As one of the poorest daimyo in Japan, when had he ever seen such an ingenious thing?
Damn the Koreans, they are so poor that he, the Tsushima feudal lord who specializes in dealings with Korea, can't earn anything, and he doesn't even dare to eat two pieces of fish.
It is indeed the Ming Dynasty, the richest in the world!
The first gift is so extraordinary.
Fortunately, he also knew that when you are polite to others, you must ask for something, and he quickly regained his composure.
"The envoy is here, does he have something important to do?"
Liao Zhongjian had long seen the greed in Zong Yicheng's eyes.
"So that the Lord knows that our Shandong Province has obtained permission from the Zheng family and can trade with Tsushima in the future. I am here today to discuss trade matters with the Lord on behalf of Shandong."
Daming wants to do business with him?
Zong Yicheng immediately felt relieved and his bones were two kilograms lighter.
Damn Koreans, how can they do business with Ming Dynasty?
Zheng's business with various vassals in Kyushu was booming, and he was jealous when he saw it here.
However, it is beyond the reach of the whip, and I can't even drink soup.
Now Zheng allows Shandong to trade with Ma Fan, which is his most coveted source of wealth.
Zong Yicheng pointed to the gift sent by Liao Zhongjian.
"On the matter of trade, I, Tsuima, can decide on my own. Of course, I am still willing to associate with the Ming Dynasty. However, I still need the permission of the shogunate to avoid misunderstandings."
Ever since the Tokugawa shogunate announced the closure of the country, Japan's ports for foreign exchanges have become very rare.
Even though Tsushima was allowed to communicate with North Korea on behalf of the shogunate, it still did not explicitly grant trade rights.
North Korea's products were poor, and the meager trade income had limited impact on Japan. Even if the shogunate knew about it, they would turn a blind eye.
Unless the Tsushima clan disobeyed the shogunate one day, they would use this excuse to deal with them.
But if Ming Dynasty wants to come to trade, it is extraordinary, and it cannot be hidden even if it is wanted to.
Zong Yicheng was not dazzled by the benefits and had already thought of the consequences.
His hand pointing at the gift said it all.
Liao Zhongjian clapped his hands, and his entourage immediately presented more exquisite boxes. Although it has not been opened, the things inside must be more precious.
"Shandong is widely open to the world and we are friends from all over the world. Please convey your goodwill to General Da'ao on your behalf."
This time, Zong Yicheng no longer had any worries.
"So, I wish you and I...that our friendship will last forever!"
