Since the end of the Battle of Big Nose Island, Feng Yibo has been thinking about the future.
Because he felt the urgency of the coming storm.
on the one hand.
His great victory temporarily curbed the Japanese pirate attacks in the Jiangnan area.
It could be possible at any time, because I have completed my errand and returned to Beijing to resume my duties.
But he put all his efforts into building a new army, naturally not only to complete errands.
So, he's on Big Nose Island.
He was planning to turn the new army from light to dark.
Build your own caravan.
So he and Liu Zhao proposed to get the captured ships.
Of course, Liu Zhao proposed to give him twenty blessing ships and one Zhuyin ship,
It was an unexpected surprise.
Although he also paid extra for it.
But compared with Zhuyin Ship, Fu Chuan has obvious advantages.
It's worth all the expense.
In addition, he kept all the people captured by the Japanese pirates for his own use.
So the idea of owning my own territory came up again.
But on the other hand.
He was targeted by the Jiangnan Zhen family again.
Since the Zhen family is related to these Japanese pirates.
If you stay on Big Nose Island for a long time, you will be discovered sooner or later.
Maybe even do something against him.
Therefore, the overseas base he planned had to be moved to another location.
The left and right also need to be replaced, so why not replace them with a large enough size?
A base that can sustain development.
Because of this, he specifically asked Liu Zhao for a nautical chart.
I quickly fell in love with Liuqiu, which is located in the triangle area.
First of all, Liuqiu is backed by Minyue and has sufficient personnel and material support.
Secondly, it is very convenient whether going to East Asia or Nanyang.
Just right for a layover.
For this reason, he also worked with officials in the south of the Yangtze River who were from Fujian and Yue.
I asked about the situation there.
I learned that although this place belonged to the Wei Dynasty, it was not completely controlled.
It is suitable for developing one's own power.
Only then did he make a plan to go to Liu for development.
"Isn't it too big here?"
Looking at Liu Qiu, who had a province, Gouzi looked troubled.
Obviously he was no longer a map novice and asked directly:
"How can we, a small group of people, occupy such a large area?"
Feng Yibo couldn't help laughing when he heard this and said:
"Of course I'm not asking you to eat a fat man in one bite!"
He pointed to the northernmost part of Liuqiu on the map and said:
"Let's take a foothold here first, and then slowly develop and encroach upon it after we establish a firm foothold."
"Whenever, when the strength is enough, it will not be too late to annex it in one fell swoop."
Having said this, he looked up at Gouzi.
Just reveal all your plans.
"Liuqiu nominally belongs to the Xuanwei Division of Penghu. Apart from Shengfan, most of the people on the island are immigrants from Fujian and Vietnam."
"But their main area of activity is in the southwest, right here."
Southwest of Liuqiu is a large plain, suitable for farming.
And it is very close to the Penghu island chain.
Most of the immigrants from Fujian and Vietnam migrated little by little along the Penghu island chain.
So this is where they live.
Feng Yibo made a gesture, then pointed to the north and said:
"The northern area is occupied by some Japanese pirates and students."
"Understood!"
Gouzi seemed to suddenly realize that he understood.
He couldn't help but said: "Then we will directly wipe out the Japanese pirates and students, and then transfer everyone there!"
Unexpectedly, Feng Yibo shook his head and said angrily:
"Don't always think about killing, use your brain more when doing things."
“The first step we need to take is to spend money to buy land.”
Where is this going?
Gouzi was stunned for a moment, and said with confusion on his face: "Buy land with money?"
"That's right, just spend money to buy out all the people who belong to Liuqiu North."
Feng Yibo smiled, but seeing that Gouzi still looked confused, he explained:
“Although this place is nominally under the Penghu Xuanwei Division, it is not actually under their jurisdiction.
"So, as long as we bribe the Penghu Xuanwei envoy first, we can buy all the land here with a little money."
Gouzi was puzzled when he heard this, frowned and said:
"How can we buy it if it's not under their control?"
"Hahaha!"
Feng Yibo laughed when he heard this and said somewhat proudly:
"It's easy to buy because it's not under control. Just give it some meaning."
"This is called spending a small amount of money to do big things!"
This was the first step decided after inquiring about Liuqiu's situation.
Seeing that Gouzi still looked puzzled, he explained:
"You decide how much you want to spend. In short, we must first get the ownership of this land, and then we can get it ourselves."
"I understand! This trick is really good, sir!"
Gouzi suddenly figured out something and said excitedly:
"Is this what is often said in dramas, occupying the rightful position? This way we can avoid people saying that we are starting the war lightly!"
"Yes, that's roughly what it means."
Feng Yibo didn't pay attention to Gouzi's words, he still had to rely on force to seize it.
Fortunately, although he nodded with satisfaction, he also warned:
"After buying it, if you encounter Japanese pirates, you will do your best to eliminate the evil, but if you encounter them, try to use gentle methods."
Gouzi immediately became angry when he heard this and said carelessly:
"If they are all destroyed together, can they still give us the land for nothing?"
This is about building confidence.
In Gouzi's opinion, the Japanese pirates were no match for the new army.
A few students holding wooden spears were no problem.
But he didn't know that Feng Yibo was thinking of a movie from later generations.
It tells the story of a group of headhunters, showing a very difficult life.
Feng Yibo frowned when he heard this.
"Don't always think that war will solve everything."
After a pause, he said with a serious face:
"Gouzi, you have to remember that war is always the last resort."
Gouzi seemed a little dissatisfied, but still nodded seriously.
After seeing this, Feng Yibo continued:
"It won't cost much to send some cloth, food, etc. then."
"Shengfan doesn't have much knowledge. Just give them some benefits and let them migrate out of our territory."
Hearing this, Gouzi asked eagerly:
"What if they don't accept migration?"
This is still thinking about fighting.
It seems that the huge benefits brought by clearing the Japanese pirates have made Gouzi full of expectations for the war.
This is not a good sign!
"Even if they don't cooperate, don't just think about forcing it."
Feng Yibo glanced sideways at Gouzi, making him look a little embarrassed, and then continued:
"First divide it, spread some benefits, hire other tribes, and let them fight on their own."
After pondering for a while, he said again:
"If it's a tough one, don't just rely on yourself. Just unite with a few cooperating tribes and let them annex it."
Gouzi nodded somewhat disappointedly when he heard this, but still said seriously:
"Okay, I remember."
After talking about his attitude towards Shengfan, Feng Yibo pointed to the northernmost point of Liuqiu and said patiently:
"There should be a natural harbor here. You can find out if you take someone to survey it."
The place he was referring to was the northern bay of Jilong Mountain.
This will be one of the most popular ports in the future, but it has not yet been developed.
There are only some Japanese pirates and Shengfan who make a living by fishing.
"It's very close to Minyue. It's very convenient to go to Fuzhou or Quanzhou."
Feng Yibo circled Jilong Mountain again and said:
"And this part looks like a mountainous area, but in fact there is a basin inside, and there is a river as a water source."
The place he was talking about will be a provincial capital city in the future.
Of course, this is still a wild place.
I'm afraid it will take a lot of effort to develop it before it can be habitable.
"When the port is built, the next step will be to occupy this place."
Gouzi nodded frequently and wrote it down carefully.
"Then we moved in batches from the coastal areas to increase troops and cultivate land."
Speaking of immigration, Gouzi thought of some questions and said:
"We seized some food this time, but the total amount is only about 10,000 dan. If there are more people, there won't be enough food."
Feng Yibo was very pleased that Gouzi could think of this.
"We can first purchase some grain from the Fujian-Vietnamese immigrants in Penghu Xuanwei Division."
"If it's not enough, go to Fuzhou, Quanzhou and other places to buy it."
"We can also go to Annan for acquisitions in the future."
“When the land is reclaimed, we should be able to be self-sufficient.”
In the places mentioned by Feng Yibo, transportation ranges from easy to difficult.
Gouzi pondered for a moment after hearing the words, then nodded to express his understanding.
Seeing that he had no objection, Feng Yibo continued.
He rowed north along the river, where there was a small plain, and said:
"After developing for a period of time, we can go down the river and occupy this place."
It is the only plain on the northern coast of Liuqiu.
The land is fertile and suitable for farming.
It is also a gathering place for students.
As he spoke, he drew a large circle between Jilong Mountain and here, and said:
"In this way, our territory will be completely connected, and even if there are more than ten or two hundred thousand people, we can still accommodate it."
Gouzi has been attracted by his step-by-step plan and can't help but look forward to its prospects.
But then Feng Yibo stopped abruptly and said:
"I will tell you about future developments when the time comes."
"ah?"
This hasn’t even talked about how to occupy the entire island?
Gouzi seemed a little disappointed when he heard this, but he still nodded and said, "I understand!"
Feng Yibo didn't know what Gouzi was thinking, so he continued to give some details.
"In the early days, you have to implement military control in the local area, and all men, except during busy farming seasons, must undergo training."
"This part is still left to Mengzi. You must cooperate well."
Most of the people he immigrated to were young and strong, suitable for military training.
"The more than two thousand women, in addition to helping with farming, are also encouraged to marry soldiers."
Only when you have a family can you have stability.
If they were young and strong, they wouldn't mind the past of these poor people.
Forming a new family is also a good thing for them.
Of course, the premise is that both parties are consensual.
That’s why Feng Yibo said to encourage, not force.
"By the way, the most important thing is."
Feng Yibo thought about it for a moment and warned with a serious face:
"Our Zhuangzi people must account for at least half of the people responsible for managing affairs everywhere."
His hiring strategy is nepotism.
In special times, this strategy is necessary.
If a large number of outsiders take power, there is a danger of losing control.
Gouzi nodded when he heard this and said solemnly: "Don't worry, sir, I understand all this."
Including Gouzi and Mengzi, the whole family is at the banker in Fengjiazhuang.
Relatively speaking, everything is under Feng Yibo's control.
Naturally more trustworthy.
"In addition, the caravan must also be operated."
