Li Xiuji and Li Xiushi have extraordinary temperaments, elegant conversation, and a pure face that has no experience in the world, which makes Jiang Zhong fall a little bit.
No matter what sisters Li Xiuji asked, Jiang Zhongzhi answered them all.
Li Xiushi looked at Jiang Zhong's rosy face and said softly: "Are you coming from Jianzhou? I heard that there are many real girls there, they are so barbaric and scary."
Jiang Zhong was almost obsessed with it and overflowing with protectiveness: "Jurchens? Hey, you don't know what's so scary about them. The Great Ming Dynasty has surrendered all the Jurchen tribes long ago, and drove away the disobedient ones. If you have the chance, go there Daming, there is no need to worry when passing through Jianzhou, there are Daming sergeants guarding it, and no one will hurt you."
Li Xiuji asked leisurely: "Is there a Ming Dynasty guardhouse in Jianzhou? It's really great. I just don't know how many there are and how far they can be protected. Don't meet gangsters halfway. You know, we two sisters Weak and weak.”
"Looking at what you said, the Ming Dynasty set up a guardhouse in Liaodong..."
Jiang Zhong blurted out.
"Jiang Zhong!"
Shopkeeper Guo shouted, interrupting Jiang Zhong.
Jiang Zhong subconsciously responded, stood up and left. After taking two steps, he realized that there were two women beside him and quickly comforted him: "You guys sit down for now, I will explain to you later."
Li Xiuji glanced at Master Li Xiu and stood up: "It's already late, we should go back. If we are destined, we can talk to the young master in detail another day."
Jiang Zhong was almost knocked out of his mind by the sound of "Young Master". He sent the two women out of the shop, and as he watched the two women leave, he received a slap on the back of the head.
"Oh, how come the shopkeeper beats someone?"
Shopkeeper Guo looked at Jiang Zhong with sharp eyes, suppressed his anger, and said in a low voice: "Do you want to be arrested by the security bureau and have your head chopped off to wake up?"
Jiang Zhong had questions in his head. He had done nothing, so why did he get involved with the Security Bureau?
Shopkeeper Guo took Jiang Zhong back to the shop, looked at the sky, closed the shop, and took Jiang Zhong to the backyard. Then he gritted his teeth and said, "Do you know what those two women have been asking you?"
"It's about Ming Dynasty."
Jiang Zhong didn't feel anything wrong.
Shopkeeper Guo picked up the stick.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Zhong immediately hid behind him and asked in panic: "Shopkeeper, please make it clear first. If I really make a mistake, it's not too late to hit me again."
Shopkeeper Guo snorted: "Let me ask you, when two women asked about the Ming Dynasty, why did they always bring the topic to mountains, rivers, and garrison troops? You have never seen women in the capital. What are they talking about?"
Jiang Zhong was stunned immediately.
How do you know what women are talking about?
I met a lot of women in the capital, and the only ones I interacted with were those in brothels, and I only went there once, which cost me a month's salary. The issues discussed were of course the body, bah, it was about romance, food, drink, clothing, and which position is better for sleeping. .
Mountains and rivers, geography, and soldiers guarding the base, are these what normal women are interested in?
Shopkeeper Guo dropped his stick with a serious look on his face: "I always feel something is strange. North Korea is a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, but their people are actually inquiring about our city defense garrison. Why do you think this is?"
Jiang Zhong is not a fool, on the contrary, he is very smart, otherwise he would not have been brought to North Korea. After listening to shopkeeper Guo’s questions, he also realized the problem and said seriously: "The shopkeeper said that those two women are from North Korea." A detailed work sent out?"
Shopkeeper Guo filled a basin of water and washed his face.
Careful work?
If it weren't for careful work, how could it be possible to find out about Ming's defenses?
But if it's done carefully, isn't this method too low-level?
North Korea is a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, and Li Fangyuan personally went to the Ming Dynasty to participate in the forty-year military parade. After returning, he highly respected the Ming Dynasty and respected the Ming Dynasty everywhere. There was no need for him to inquire about the defense status of the Ming Dynasty, right?
To take a step back, Li Fangyuan is a military master. He has personally traveled to the Ming Dynasty. He must know the mountains, rivers and defenses. It is impossible to send a woman to inquire. It would be unnecessary and superfluous.
"Shopkeeper, the big boss said not to let go of any details. There must be other purposes behind this matter. We need to inform the court immediately!"
Jiang Zhong washed his face and felt much more awake.
Shopkeeper Guo looked at Jiang Zhong and pointed at the shop: "We are businessmen, and we are here to pave the way for goods under the orders of the big shopkeeper. We run back before the business is done. How does the big boss see us, and how do other shopkeepers see us? "
Jiang Zhong was anxious: "But, what if there is something hidden behind this and the Ming Dynasty Border Guard is unprepared? Wouldn't it be dangerous?"
Shopkeeper Guo frowned: "Maybe we are overthinking it."
Jiang Zhong recalled the conversation with Li Xiuji and Li Xiushi. From the beginning to the end, he was led by the nose and asked questions. The three sentences were inseparable from the soldiers of the guard and the mountains and rivers. This was definitely intentional guidance!
"It's definitely not overthinking. There must be something hidden. We must inform the court as soon as possible, otherwise there may be a big disaster!"
Jiang Zhong insisted.
Shopkeeper Guo shook his head: "We can't go back before we receive enough goods."
Jiang Zhong was aware of the current situation and it was unrealistic to return directly to Daming. The Dadong family's mission must be completed, but if he didn't go back, how could he spread the news?
"By the way, shopkeeper, we don't need to go back."
"what for?"
"The shopkeeper forgot, Commander Zheng Zhunzheng of the Donghai Navy will be coming to Songjing in two days."
Jiang Zhong said quickly.
Every time a general or envoy from the Ming Dynasty arrived in Songjing, Songjing would notify him three days in advance. First, it showed the majesty of the royal city, second, it ensured order, and third, it showed importance.
Zheng Huai is indeed coming to Songjing for talks with Li Fangyuan. Shopkeepers Jiang Zhong and Guo don't know exactly what they are talking about and why they are coming. But one thing is certain, the Navy can pass the news to the capital in the shortest possible time.
Shopkeeper Guo smiled and nodded: "This is a good idea. The question now is, how should we get close to Commander Zheng..."
Zheng Huai is indeed here.
The Ming Dynasty rented Jeju Island in North Korea and built large docks and warehouses. It needed to maintain communication with the North Korean high-level officials. When the Ming Dynasty shipwrights stationed in the North Korean shipyard, people from the Navy should also come and take a look to ensure that their own people were not bullied.
Zheng Huai looked at the guard Yu Zhu next to him and couldn't help but smile: "Thousands of people from the Security Bureau actually serve as my guard. It's really a bit dreamy."
Yu Zhu grimaced: "Commander, please stop making fun of me. We made a mistake and were removed from our post by the emperor. We were assigned to the Navy. Now we are just ordinary guards."
Zheng Huai corrected him sternly: "You were not assigned to the East China Sea Navy, but were transferred to the East China Sea Navy! What do you know, kid? The emperor values you and gives you the opportunity to make meritorious deeds early."
Yu Zhu lamented endlessly.
He was a member of the Liaodong Security Bureau, so he was also unlucky. He just had a few drinks with Ji Gang and said some words before he made a mistake and was suddenly beaten into an ordinary sergeant.
I heard that Ji Gang was so bold as to assassinate the prince and conspire to seize the security bureau. That means the matter was exposed early, otherwise he would be sent to Caishikou by Ji Gang sooner or later!
"The North Korean officials are here. Let's go. Finish the work and go back early. October will be busy."
After Zheng Huai finished speaking, he strode forward and greeted the North Korean officials with a smile.
Li Fangyuan attached great importance to the Ming Dynasty. Even if the person who came was a commander at the level and there was no need for him to come forward, Li Fangyuan still entertained Zheng Huai personally and asked about the construction of the Jeju Island port. He said grandly: "If you have any difficulties, just say it, as long as it's Whatever we can do, we will fully support.”
Zheng Huai understood Li Fangyuan's determination, because he had no other choice but to follow Daming firmly, and there was no power around him that he could rely on.
No matter this, it is better to be a die-hard loyalist of Ming Dynasty than a die-hard enemy of Ming Dynasty.
Zheng Huai replied politely: "King Lao asked, the construction of the port on Jeju Island is in progress in an orderly manner. If it is said to be troublesome, it is indeed a bit troublesome. The Navy Commander's Office has received approval from the imperial court to allow the Donghai Navy to purchase Korean grain to supplement Logistics. If the king allows it, the Navy can collect grain at market prices."
Li Fangyuan looked at Helun.
He Lun nodded slightly, thinking it was feasible.
North Korea's farming has developed well in the past two years, and there have been many good harvest years. There is a lot of grain in the official warehouse, and it is a good thing to store it and sell it to the Ming Navy.
Zheng Huai said with a smile: "Coming from the shipyard, I heard that the king personally witnessed the launch of the first Dafu ship. Are you satisfied?"
Li Fangyuan laughed loudly and was very satisfied: "The appearance of the Dafu Ship finally gave the North Korean Navy the ability to sail the sea. We will definitely remember the kindness of the Ming Dynasty. It's just that the Dafu Ship does not have a divine machine gun, so it is somewhat..."
Zheng Huai thought for a while and said: "The latest divine machine gun is a great weapon of the Ming Dynasty and cannot be leaked out. But..."
"But what?"
Li Fangyuan was a little anxious.
Zheng Huai said calmly: "However, there are many bowl-mouth cannons in the Ming army. I heard that these firearms will gradually be withdrawn from the Ming army camp..."
Li Fangyuan's eyes were bright and he raised his glass: "Commander, drink to win!"
It was not until evening that Zheng Huai returned to his residence.
Yu Zhu didn't understand very much: "What do you think? Wankou cannon should not be sold to North Korea."
Zheng Huai shrugged: "How could I make a decision of this level? This is an order from the Navy Commander's Office. In other words, this is also an order from the emperor."
Yu Zhu was a little depressed: "What is the emperor thinking? How can firearms be allowed to leak out?"
Zheng Huai poured a glass of water and drank it: "In my opinion, the emperor is right to do this. Think about it, steam engines and iron ships are about to appear in large numbers, and bowl-mouthed cannons and general cannons based on stone bullets are not at all You can’t harm the iron ship. You can still make some wealth by selling these outdated firearms at this time.”
Yu Zhu thought about it. The defense of an iron ship is much stronger than that of a wooden ship. Stone eggs can break wood, but not iron. It's just that this kind of open arms trade feels a bit weird.
Is this a robbery?
Yu Zhu shivered, and just as he was about to speak, he heard someone outside announcing: "Commander, we caught a man sneaking in and clamoring to see you. I think he is a night traveler. Give me the order and kill him now." Already..."
