If the tiger doesn't show off its power, do you think I'm a sick cat?

Faced with Hong Chengchou's various calculations against him, Yang Zhen finally couldn't bear it anymore.

The navy under Yuan Jin's command had long been a force that Yang Zhen was bound to win. How could he ask Hong Chengchou to take it back?

When he went to the capital this time and Emperor Chongzhen summoned him on the platform, he did not raise the issue clearly in front of Emperor Chongzhen. In fact, he wanted to deal with it vaguely.

Because the power of Yuan Jin and his naval forces was actually owned by him.

Under such circumstances, if I took the initiative to raise the issue of ownership, it would immediately arouse the opposition of Hong Chengchou who was present at the time.

But he didn't expect that Hong Chengchou would be waiting for him here.

However, since Hong Chengchou took the initiative to raise this issue with Yang Zhen, it means that Hong Chengchou obviously did not have Emperor Chongzhen's clear will for Yuan Jin and the Juehua Island Navy.

If there was such a purpose, I'm afraid Hong Chengchou wouldn't discuss it with him.

Therefore, Yang Zhen, who knew this, acted equally tough when faced with Hong Chengchou's questioning.

Yang Zhen didn't know whether Hong Chengchou had Shang Fang's sword in his hand, but Yang Zhen did have a handwriting from Emperor Chongzhen allowing him to act expeditiously.

"Captain Yang, take a sip of tea. Take a sip of tea. Do you have something to say?"

There was no one else in Hong Chengchou's back hall, only Hong Chengzhuan, a clan brother, was there serving tea.

When he saw Hong Chengchou and Yang Zhen staring at each other and at a stalemate, the conversation was about to break down, so he immediately handed a cup of tea to Yang Zhen to help smooth things over.

After all, it would be detrimental to everyone, especially Hong Chengchou, who had just arrived.

Hong Chengzhuan came over with tea with a smile on his face, and Yang Zhen suddenly remembered that he still had something important to ask of Hong Chengchou. He took the tea cup and carefully lowered his head to drink the tea.

Seeing this, Hong Chengchou seemed to have thought clearly about the consequences of the breakdown of the conversation with Yang Zhen. He took a deep breath, exhaled it slowly, calmed down and said:

"Jin Haibo will be of great help to the navy in future battles. Of course, our headquarters knows this. However, with the tens of thousands of troops in Liaozuo, plus the merchants and civilians accompanying the army and their families, there may not be less than 200,000 in the future."

The Huadao Navy was responsible for transferring more than half of the imperial court's food and salary.

"If Jin Haibo is taken away like this, how can the soldiers and civilians of Liaozuo prepare for the prisoners with peace of mind? For the sake of the overall situation of Liaodong, Jin Haibo's move should be based on long-term considerations!"

Seeing that Hong Chengchou still didn't let go, Yang Zhen immediately put down the tea cup and said to him: "Haha, Governor Hong's words are wrong! Jinhai Town is also the Jinhai Town of the imperial court, and it is directly under the jurisdiction of the Holy Maj. Juehua Island Navy Yuan Jin.

Incorporated into Jinhai Town, stationed on the West Road, the station is still on Juehua Island, and the floodplain is still the coast of Guanning Songjin. Why do you ask me to take it?"

Of course Yang Zhen knew what Hong Chengchou meant, and he also knew what Hong Chengchou was worried about, but he couldn't let go of this matter.

However, he also knew that if he did not have a good solution, Hong Chengchou would not give up, so after he once again denied what Hong Chengchou said, he immediately said:

"The maritime navy belongs to our Jinhai Town, and the land troops and horses belong to your governor's office. As for Tunliang City on Juehua Island, and Tunliang City on Bijiashan Island, they belong to the Governor's Pay Office of the Ministry of Household Affairs. This matter has long been resolved

I understand clearly. But -"

At this point, Yang Zhen saw Hong Chengchou's face sinking and was very unhappy. He immediately changed his tone and said: "However, Juehua Island is indeed an important transit point for grain reserves in western Liaoning, and the Juehua Island Navy is indeed responsible for

Certain responsibility for grain and grass transportation.

"As for me, Yang Zhen, I am not the kind of person who is completely unreasonable. Although the Juehua Island Navy is under my command in Jinhai Town, the task of transporting grain and grass that it undertakes will still be undertaken in the future, and this will not change.

"When the time comes, the governor's office will discuss with the Shanhaiguan Military Division, and the division will issue an order, not only Yuan Jin, but also me, there will be no objection!"

After Yang Zhen finished speaking, he saw that Hong Chengchou was stroking his beard and was still hesitating about something. He immediately continued: "Master Hong, what do you think of this? You and I both take a step back and tolerate each other for the sake of the country. Although the Juehua Island Navy Commander

It belongs to our Jinhai Town West Road, but we will be stationed in Jinzhou Bay in winter and spring, and in Juehua Island in summer and autumn. During the period of stationing in Juehua Island, it is the peak season for food and salary transfer in summer and autumn. The Governor's Office can dispatch it nearby, but it must be approved by our Jinhai Town. In this way,

how?"

This is already the biggest concession Yang Zhen is willing to make.

If Hong Chengchou still disagrees, then Yang Zhen will fall out and there is no need to continue the discussion.

Even if the lawsuit goes to the court and Yang Zhen has people like Chen Xinjia and Wang Dehua to support him, he may not lose to Hong Chengchou.

"The headquarters has two conditions. If you, Jin Haibo, agree, this will be done!"

Hong Chengchou was silent for a long time, and finally spoke. He neither agreed directly nor refused on the spot, but put forward his own conditions.

When Yang Zhen saw this, he didn't want to argue anymore, so he said: "Master Supervisor, please speak!"

"First, the headquarters would like to have a deputy commander of Juehua Island on Juehua Island. In winter and spring, the sea is frozen and Juehua Island is very dangerous. Yuan Jin led the navy to move to Jinzhou Bay. The headquarters has no one.

Objection, but during this period, the defense of Juehua Island and the defense of Tunliang City must be handed over to the deputy commander-in-chief guarding the island!"

"this--"

After Yang Zhen heard what Hong Chengchou said, he was interrupted by Hong Chengchou before he could express his opinion.

"Secondly, Yuan Shu, a doctor in the household department of the imperial court, has made meritorious service in his duties as governor. The court plans to ask the court to commend him for promotion to another position, and invite someone else to serve as a doctor in charge of wages. I hope Jin Haibo will understand and not interfere with this."

After hearing Hong Chengchou's words, Yang Zhen was even more stunned.

But he soon understood that when the new official Hong Chengchou took office, he would definitely replace the person in charge of money and food. There were so many staff around him that also needed to be arranged.

Previously, Yuan Shu, the governor of the Household Department in Liaodong, had been very helpful in helping him in various actions, and his attitude was too obvious, and he also praised him every time.

If this situation continues, not only the people like Zu Dashou cannot accept it, but also Hong Chengchou cannot accept it when the news reaches his ears.

The rank of the Paymaster, the Governor of the Ministry of Households, was not high, but his position was very important. To a certain extent, he influenced the distribution of Liao pay transferred to Liaodong by the imperial court.

"Well, I wonder who the Superintendent intends to recommend to the imperial court to lead his troops to the island and become the deputy commander-in-chief of Juehua Island?"

"Jiang Zhu, the deputy general of the Central Army of our headquarters!"

"Jiang Zhu?"

Yang Zhen thought about it and realized that he had no impression of this person.

However, for him, as long as this person was not a general of the Liaodong Army from Zu Dashou's side, he could accept it. He nodded as a sign of approval, and then asked again:

"Then, I wonder who the Governor intends to recommend to the imperial court to serve as the Governor's Salary Officer of the Ministry of Household Affairs in Liaodong? According to the Holy Majesty's decree, my salary in Jinhai Town will also come from Liao's salary. I hope that the Governor will

Adults can also understand."

Just now, Hong Chengchou had spoken very seriously and had clearly told him not to interfere with it, so Yang Zhen decided to let go of Yuan Shu's problem.

However, he cannot completely ignore the new candidate, after all, this person is related to the distribution of Liao's salary.

Yang Zhen's reaction, especially the fact that he didn't mention anything to Yuan Shu, finally gave Hong Chengchou the upper hand and made Hong Chengchou's face look a little better.

Yang Zhen did not mention Yuan Shu's matter, which in Hong Chengchou's view meant that Yang Zhen would not interfere in the selection of the new governor.

"Yao Gong! Has Jin Haibo ever heard of this person?"

Hong Chengchou named the candidate he recommended. Seeing that Yang Zhen was at a loss when he heard the name, he added: "Yao Gong, a native of Liancheng in Fujian Province, knows the army. He is now the Yongping Army. If Fang Shilang or Chen Benbing recruit Jin Haibo, you will

I hope Jin Haibo will approve of this candidate!"

When Yang Zhen saw what Hong Chengchou said, he immediately understood that Hong Chengchou was also wary of his position in the imperial court and his relationship with Chen Xinjia, Fang Yizao and others, and did not dare to really fall out with him.

At the same time, I also told him to understand that this Yao Gong and Hong Chengchou may have a close relationship.

Yang Zhen knew that this was human nature in this era. If Hong Chengchou, the governor of Jiliao, could not firmly control the food and salary issue in Liaodong, he would accomplish nothing in Liaodong.

Therefore, after Yang Zhen thought about it for a while, he smiled and said to Hong Chengchou: "It's easy to say, easy to say! Yang has a small thing to ask me here, and I hope the supervisor can also fulfill it."

"Oh? Haha, Jin Haibo is really a wonderful person. Tell me, why does this department need to be fulfilled?"

When Hong Chengchou saw that Yang Zhen wasted no time in bargaining with him, he almost blurted out that he was a villain, but when he saw it, he changed his tune and said that he was a wonderful person.

Yang Zhen heard that the words were not good, but he didn't take it seriously. He immediately said: "It's not a serious matter. Yang wants to send someone to go to Fujian by sea. I want to ask Governor Hong to write a letter to me."

Officials from Fuzhen in Fujian, or relatives and friends, can provide some convenience to Yang and his people. In addition, I would also like to ask the Governor to send a family of servants from his side to act as guides."

"oh?!"

After Yang Zhen said this, Hong Chengchou was stunned. He had never expected that Yang Zhen would make such a request to him.

With the status of Jin Haibo and Yang Zhen, if he wants to send someone to Fujian to do something, does he still need to write him a trustee himself or send him a guide?

He was in a daze, wondering what kind of medicine was sold in Yang Zhen's gourd. At this time, Hong Chengzhuan, who was standing aside waiting for the tea, spoke.

"Master, Jin Haibo wants to send someone by sea to southern Fujian to buy a batch of sweet potatoes."

When Hong Chengzhuan said this, Hong Chengchou's eyes turned from Yang Zhen to his own clan brother, and then from his own clan brother to Yang Zhen, and asked:

"Sweet potatoes? Are they the so-called golden potatoes that Jin Xue, the governor of Fujian, once advised farmers to plant?"

"It's exactly Jinshu. Jinshu has different names in different parts of Fujian. Some call it Jinshu, some call it Zhushu, and some call it Chenshu. But in fact, they are all called Chen Zhenlong and his son Changle in eastern Fujian.

Sweet potatoes from Fujian were introduced from Luzon in Fanzhou. When I was young, my family was poor, so I tasted sweet potatoes to satisfy my hunger, and I learned about it."

As expected, Yang Zhen's hundred taels of gold were not in vain, and Hong Chengchou's question was immediately fully answered by Hong Chengzhuan.

"Oh, that's it."
Chapter completed!