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After finishing talking about Yingloucheng in a quick way, he picked up another piece of information and read it.When he saw the things recorded above, Yang Chendong couldn't help but sneered.
The information came from the Imperial Palace in Nanming Capital.The messenger was Mou Mu, one of the eunuch leaders.
As the most important insider arranging Yingzong's side, he would not send any news to the outside world unless it was a major event.And since the news came from him, it must be very important.
Just like what was recorded in this information, it turned out that Yingzong listened to the opinions of the important ministers below and wanted to borrow money from Yang Chendong.
Isn't it funny that the emperor of a country wants to borrow money from his courtiers?But it just happened now, and Yang Chendong is lucky to be the protagonist in it.
Obviously, I don't know which courtier thought he was not pleasing to the eye, and wanted to put some eye drops on himself.In addition, not long after Nanming separated, the foundation was not very solid, and then there was a civil strife in the south. When the rebellion was put down, a lot of money was spent. Now there is less tax in Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan. It's even worse.
Unexpectedly, at this time, they are recruiting millions of soldiers again, and the money that needs to be spent is innumerable. The money in the treasury is in a hurry, and some people say that they can borrow it from Yang Chendong. After all, this person has set up a Yang family bank in Beiming. , I heard that the deposit bank has reached more than 4000 million taels, so it should be no problem to borrow them a tael of 3000 million taels.
Zhu Qizhen, who was in short supply of money, felt that this seemed to be a feasible way after hearing the suggestions of his courtiers, so he made a decision to let the eunuch in charge of proclaiming the decree tell Yang Chendong to stop marching to Jiaozhi, and then let him Lend money to Nanming to overcome the immediate crisis.
This is what Mou Mu said in the intelligence.After the fast horse delivery by the Security Bureau, the news was put in front of Yang Chendong first.
Seeing that this was simply wishful thinking, Humang wanted to throw it away when he saw this information in the first day of junior high school.But considering that the young master would not know about the matter, once Nanming's Xuanzhi eunuch arrived, wouldn't he be unprepared, so in the end this information still appeared in front of Yang Chendong.
Now seeing Yang Chendong laughing with this information, Hu Mang at the side suggested, "Master, I think it's clearly Zhu Qizhen's head was kicked by a donkey, this is just wishful thinking, we don't need to pay attention to it. "
His head was kicked by a donkey, this kind of words also came from Yang Chendong.He is used to describe those ignorant people who make ignorant decisions. After being heard by the officers of the mercenary army, they feel that the description is very appropriate, and this is often used by them.
Hearing Hu Mang's suggestion, Yang Chen turned his head to the side, looked at him and said, "Do you also think that Zhu Qizhen's head was rusted to make this decision?"
Seeing that Yang Chendong didn't seem to think so, Hu Mang said with a puzzled face, "Master, isn't it? Even a fool can see that this is because he wants to strengthen Nanming, and judging from our development, becoming a Opponents are a matter of time. If you help them now, wouldn't it be the same as setting up a powerful enemy for yourself?"
No wonder Humang would say that.Originally, when Yang Chendong was building an army and building a city in Chixian City, they still couldn't understand what the young master meant.After all, Daming was too powerful in their eyes, so powerful that he couldn't be shaken at all, and he didn't even dare to think about it.
But after successively destroying the Yellow Bandit Army and entering Jiaozhi and occupying several cities, their thinking changed.With such a powerful army and such heaven-defying muskets, why can't we set our goals higher?
Didn't the ancients say that princes, generals and ministers would rather have kindness?Even so, what's wrong with them fantasizing about being an emperor?Having said that, Daming originally snatched power from the Yuan Dynasty, so it seems reasonable to be snatched away by others.
It has to be said that Humang's idea is not only his, but also many middle and senior officers in the mercenary army. It can be said that this has already formed a scale.In this way, if Yang Chendong wanted to use troops against Daming one day, he would think there would be no resistance.
It's just that in Yang Chendong's eyes, this is not the case.At least he knows that the so-called one day is still far away from him.As for the reason, of course, it is still population.Before solving this problem, Yang Chendong really didn't want to turn against Daming.Otherwise, just solving those problems does not know how much energy and time it will take.
To Daming, Yang Chendong naturally couldn't be like to Jiaozhi, destroying the country when he said to destroy the country, and killing people when he said to kill.And if you don't use this extreme method, if you want to solve Daming's problem, it will take too much energy and time.
Based on the idea of first easy and then difficult, Yang Chendong decided to let the matter of Daming be put aside first.As long as your strength is strong enough, I believe that one day you will be defeated without a fight.
If this is the case, then you can't turn your face, that is to say, this money is really borrowed.
Of course, lending money to Nanming is not all bad, for example, he can take the opportunity to put forward some conditions.What does Ming Dynasty have the most?Naturally, it is the population of the Han nationality. If this can be used for transactions, Zhu Qizhen will definitely agree.
If there is really a large population that can be used for oneself in an aboveboard manner, it will also play a very positive role in accelerating the development of Chixian City, the entire Xiaoliuqiu Island, and even the entire Yang family. Some things that can be done with just two silver.
In other words, what Yang Chendong lacks most now is money.Not to mention that the goods in the Tianwaitian trading firm have always been in short supply, especially after cooperating with Wala, many things began to be exported to the European land, and became the items that the rich there rushed to buy. It was continuously sent to Yang's.What's more, as the Yang family's navy continues to grow stronger, the trading volume at sea is also doubling and rising now?In the warehouses in Chixian City, money has long been piled up like a mountain, and there is even so much money that they don't know how to spend it.
If there is a chance in the future, Yang Chendong will also consider his own banknotes. After all, it is somewhat wasteful to use silver as a currency. Only the silver itself will be consumed. Although there is assistance from the Yang Family Bank, the Yang Family Bank does not Not everywhere, silver bills are not conducive to real circulation, and it would be much better if there were banknotes instead.Of course, this is just an idea, there is still a lot of preparatory work to be done, and if it is completed, the money will really be too much to spend, and it can be used to lend to Nanming in exchange for enough population. It is worthwhile. of.
After having a general understanding in his heart, Yang Chendong put the matter aside.Since the person who wants to talk about this matter is the eunuch who came to announce the decree, it will take a lot of time for them to come before him, and now it is more important to solve the problem of cochin.
Speaking of the cochin issue, Yang Er, who was guarding the door, had strode into the tent.As soon as he saw Yang Chendong, he cupped his fists and said, "Young master, there is someone from Jiaozhi, and they said they must see you."
"Well, let him come in." Yang Chendong's face was indifferent, which was what he had expected.After all, it is reasonable to send people to negotiate peace when the soldiers are approaching the city.But I just don't know what the other party will say.
Yang Er withdrew, quickly re-entered the account, and introduced a man in his 30s.
As soon as the man entered the tent, he looked Yang Chendong up and down, a look of astonishment flashed in his eyes, and then he cupped his fists like a Han and said, "Prince Jiaozhi Li Yuanlong has seen Da Ming Zhongdan Gong."
"Huh? Are you Prince Cochin?" He was startled when he heard the Humang's tone of self-registration, apparently taken aback.
Even Yang Chendong's gaze sank, but he quickly returned to its original state.I don't know how many enemies and countries I will face in the future, but he is just a little cochin prince, and he really doesn't care about him.
Satisfied with Humang's performance, Li Yuanlong nodded, and then said confidently, "Yes, I am Prince Jiaozhi."
The daytime battle has undoubtedly demonstrated the strength of the mercenaries.Everyone knows that if this battle continues, it is very likely that the Jiaozhi army will be defeated.Imagine, you can't even touch your opponent's body, how can you hurt him?
If you are defeated on the battlefield, you have to take the route of negotiation. Although you may have to pay a lot of money to do so, it is always better than being defeated or even killed.Just who to send to negotiate with Yang Chendong became a headache for King Li Li.
It's more like seeking peace than negotiating. Naturally, those important ministers are unwilling to do such an errand.And some young courtiers with courage and ideas wanted to seize the opportunity, but their status was too low. Not only were they easy to be underestimated during negotiations, but they also couldn't make decisions on many things.After much deliberation, Li Li finally set his sights on his son.
Regardless of his status or his courage, his prince's son is the best candidate.In fact, Li Yuanlong did not let him down as a father. Seeing his father looking at him, he took the initiative to stand up and take on this responsibility. This is why he appeared in the mercenary camp. scene.
"You are quite courageous." Hu Mang was still in shock, but Yang Chendong said this.
It's not Humang's fault. In the past, he was just a school boy beside the sixth young master. To put it bluntly, he was just a servant of the Yang family with a higher status. With such an status, it is inevitable that the prince of a country will meet him. Somewhat unnatural.On the other hand, Yang Chendong, who has even been in contact with the two emperors of the Northern and Southern Dynasties of Ming Dynasty, naturally has a wider vision. Although his heart was somewhat flustered because of the appearance of the other party, he quickly regained his composure.
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That's because Yang Chendong knew that with his current status and the advantages he possessed, he was nothing more than a cochin prince.
Seeing that Yang Chendong returned to normal so quickly, Li Yuanlong lamented in his heart that this person is even more extraordinary when he is young.He just let go of the shock in his heart towards Yang Chendong because of his youth, and he said with a smile on his face, "The ancients said that the two armies do not fight each other, and besides, I have no grievances with Zhongdangong in the past, and I have no enmity in the near future. It's useless to have this prince's head, so why bother to be a villain, right?"
On the surface, he pretended to be indifferent, but what he said really betrayed himself. He was afraid that Yang Chendong would really do something to him, so he first explained some reasons, saying that if he said something against him, the consequences would be terrible. It does more harm than good.
Naturally hearing the meaning of these words, Yang Chendong couldn't help but smile, he really didn't have any thoughts about the life of the Prince Jiaozhi, so he wouldn't kill him.But since he just appeared in front of him in such a big way, if he was too complacent, it would not be in line with Yang Chendong's character.So he laughed at first, and then suddenly said with a straight face: "You are not worthy of being called the prince in front of me, and next time, you will be punished severely."
Seeing Yang Chendong's still smiling face, Li Yuanlong was complacent, thinking that what he said had reached the other person's heart.But who would have thought that he suddenly turned his face, which made him realize that he was indeed a little more comfortable just now, and immediately clasped his fists and said: "Yes, I am really used to calling myself the prince, and it is my fault."
My fault, Li Yuanlong, who lowered his head, has already expressed his attitude and position, that is, he is really afraid of death, and he is also afraid of Yang Chendong's anger.
Li Yuanlong's cooperation and low identity made Yang Chendong look a little different.If the visitor was extremely rampant, even if he didn't kill him, he would humiliate him, or even scare him, so that he would lose all face.But he is so low-key, it is not good for him to be too strong, bullying someone who dare not fight back, it is really no fun.
"Okay, now that you're here, take your seat first. Humang, go out and watch, and don't disturb anyone without orders." Yang Chendong said to Humang very casually, he also wanted to see this How sincere is the prince of Cochin Kingdom?
Humang originally wanted to stay here to protect the young master, but when he thought of the young master's true strength, he knew that he was a bit redundant, so he nodded and retreated immediately.
Perhaps because of the rebirth, after Yang Chendong became familiar with this body, the potential in his body began to be exposed continuously.Strength, speed, including marksmanship and perception are stronger than at the peak of the previous life.Just a few days ago when he was bored in Hanoi, he called 20 people from the second guard team and asked them to attack him together.To everyone's surprise, the final winner turned out to be Yang Chendong himself.
Although he was often punched and kicked because of this, it was not wrong that he was the one standing in the end.Even the punches and feet he received quickly returned to normal as he kept exhaling and inhaling. All of this was the effect of the "qi" that suddenly appeared in his body.
How this qi was formed and when it appeared, Yang Chendong didn't have any impression, anyway, he just knew that after having this qi in his body, his overall strength was more than doubled.And this strength is still increasing. This time he challenged the second guard team, and next time he will challenge the first guard team. He wants to see where his limit is.
For these things, Hu Mang, who was by Yang Chendong's side, couldn't be more clear.The young master is so powerful that he has even gone a little crazy, so what's so scary about leaving him and Prince Cochin alone in the tent.It's best for this person not to have any bad thoughts, otherwise, he really hit the muzzle of the gun.
Humang withdrew without any hesitation, and after only two people were left in the tent, Li Yuanlong got up and bowed to Yang Chendong like a Han, saying, "Yuanlong thanked Mr. Zhongdan."
This thank you, of course, is to thank Yang Chendong for saving him face, otherwise, with the presence of outsiders, he, the crown prince, would inevitably look a little ugly when he bowed his head.
"Okay, there are no outsiders here, why don't you tell me what you want to do?" Yang Chendong didn't intend to have a relationship with Li Yuanlong.Although he is said to be the prince of a country, in Yang Chendong's eyes, he is nothing more than a general of a defeated army. Since he is a loser, his identity is naturally not important.
call.With a long sigh in his heart, Li Yuanlong sat back on the chair again, and after quickly thinking about the key points of the negotiation in his mind, he raised his head again and said: "Loyalty, the strength of the mercenary army , My father, the king and all the cochin subjects have already seen it clearly. We admit that if we fight, it will be difficult for us to be your opponents, so I have only one purpose here, and that is to let the loyal Courage to retreat, as for the price to pay, please tell me clearly, as long as we can do it, we will do our best to satisfy you, how about it?"
"It's not that it's hard to be our opponent, but it's not our opponent at all." Yang Chendong corrected the opponent's ill words, then ignored Li Yuanlong's ugly face and continued to speak, "I want to It is impossible for me to retreat. Either you will be beaten to death in Jiaozhi, or you will surrender voluntarily and admit that Jiaozhi is a province of mercenaries. In this case, you and your father and king will spend the rest of your life Live a life without worrying about food and clothing.”
As for the consequences of not voluntarily surrendering, Yang Chendong didn't say it clearly, but he believed that the other party should be able to imagine it.
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