"Ryukyu is a small country. It is an honor for us to be able to become a vassal of the Qing Dynasty and to be under the wings of the great kingdom of China. Mr. Wu is in charge of the mountains and seas, communicates with the Western barbarians, and is familiar with barbarian affairs. He is the only capable minister of the Qing Dynasty. Today,

It is a great honor for me to meet you."

In fact, Chen Deli was very disdainful of Wu Jianzhang. He knew that Wu Jianzhang was groveling in front of foreigners and betraying his country for glory.

But this time he wanted to do something in Shanghai, but he had to get Wu Jianzhang's permission, otherwise he might have to resort to force in the end. Wouldn't that be beautiful?

Therefore, Chen Deli did not hesitate to praise Wu Jianzhang first.

"Sir Chen is indeed a man of general knowledge. I wonder what Mr. Chen is talking about when he comes to see me this time?" After hearing these flattery words, Wu Jianzhang felt better and even took the initiative to ask Chen Deli about his purpose.

He came from a humble background. Although he donated his official position, he was not favored by mainstream officials. Therefore, he liked others to praise him very much.

"Uh... Sir, I have been troubled recently. I heard that Chongming Island in the north is occupied by pirates..."

"This matter is not something that I can solve. Is Mr. Chen's ship also blocked?" Wu Jianzhang thought that Chen Deli wanted him to find a way to release their Ryukyu merchant ships. He couldn't do this.

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"No, no, my lord, I want to tell you some news. I wonder if your lord knows about the Donghai Chinese who occupy Dongfan Island?"

Wu Jianzhang suddenly frowned and looked at Chen Deli with some displeasure: "It's just a group of pirates, but they dare to call themselves Chinese? It's really a shame. I don't know why."

Chen Deli sneered in his heart, at least the Chinese did not betray the interests of the Chinese nation to foreigners.

"Your Excellency, I'm sorry, but my official's statement was inaccurate. Last month, the American fleet was completely destroyed in Keelung Port. The British fleet assisted the Governor of Zhejiang and Fujian, Mr. Wang Yide, in attacking Dongfan Island and was severely damaged." Chen Deli threw out to Wu Jianzhang.

A big news.

"What? Is everything you said true?" Wu Jianzhang finally couldn't remain calm.

Hanxiang was very smart. Seeing that his master was a bit rude, he quickly stepped forward to refill the tea to divert Chen Deli's attention.

Only then did Chen Deli realize that the strange fragrance in the room actually came from this woman.

However, it was not easy for him to look at other women in front of his master. Chen Deli still had this kind of determination.

"Sir, this is the news brought back from Fujian by our Ryukyu merchant group. At this time, the group of pirates have taken over most of Fujian. Your Excellency should know it soon."

Wu Jianzhang raised his eyebrows and looked at Chen Deli with his deep eyes. This young Ryukyu envoy looked very ordinary and looked harmless to humans and animals.

He had never paid attention to the Ryukyu Hall before, because the Ryukyu Hall had just opened in Shanghai recently and its presence was not very strong. Ever since the Taiping Army started making trouble in the upper reaches, countless big businessmen along the Yangtze River came to Shanghai.

They felt that there were foreign warships and soldiers here, and the Taiping Army should not be able to attack them. There have been many houses recently along the Suzhou River in the south.

Any one of them might be richer than the small country of Ryukyu.

"Mr. Chen, what is the purpose of telling me this?" Wu Jianzhang is a businessman. He feels that everyone is unprofitable and can't afford to be early. The man named Chen cannot tell him such important news without purpose.

"The foreigners will not be able to open trade routes in a short time. I heard that the foreigners have a lot of goods in their hands..." Chen Deli hesitated.

However, Wu Jianzhang had already guessed Chen Deli's purpose: "Is Mr. Chen capable of eating these?"

"Master Wu has an irresistible relationship with foreigners. If he can help foreigners when they are in their most difficult times, such as introducing them to a buyer, I believe that the relationship between Master Wu and them will definitely go further." Chen Deli was not positive.

Reply to Wu Jianzhang.

If Wu Jianzhang knew that Chen Deli had such financial resources, he would definitely be suspicious.

Wu Jianzhang is worried about this matter recently. The route is blocked and foreigners are putting pressure on him.

Originally, he was still wondering. The foreigners were so powerful at sea that even pirates would not dare to blockade them. How could they find him for help?

After hearing the news brought by Chen Deli just now, he realized that it was the foreigners themselves who were frustrated.

However, in his heart, it was still hard to accept that such a powerful Westerner could not even deal with the imperial court, so how could he be defeated by the pirates?

Wu Jianzhang experienced the first Opium War. In his impression, the foreigners were invincible. If the Manchus wanted to continue to maintain their rule, they had to cooperate with the foreigners obediently. Therefore, he always firmly embraced

To stick to the thighs of foreigners, a businessman must have this kind of discernment.

If the imperial court had the help of foreigners, the bandits in the west would fail sooner or later.

But this time he went to foreigners for help, but they refused.

Wu Jianzhang knew that foreigners might think that believing in God would be more cooperative than the Manchu court.

The suggestion given by Chen Deli was indeed an opportunity for him. Perhaps he could use this as a condition for foreigners to send troops to assist the imperial army in attacking the Taiping Army.

"Mr. Chen, the goods in the hands of foreigners are not small, let alone do you have the ability to transport them out?" Wu Jianzhang's tone was full of doubts.

"Hahaha, Mr. Wu, you don't have to worry about this. I will always stay at the Ryukyu Hall in Shanghai County. I just hope that when our Ryukyu fleet passes Wusongkou, you can open the door."

"By the way, sir, this is the official's wish." Chen Deli took out a gift list from his sleeve.

He has delivered the things to Wu Jianzhang's house.

"Then let's do it. But Mr. Chen, you still have to hand over the customs duties." Wu Jianzhang glanced at the gift list and added.

"That's natural. Sir, please rest assured."

Having Wu Jianzhang's acquiescence can save him a lot of trouble.

A prosperous Shanghai Beach is more valuable to the Chinese.

Dong Liang could send the Second Fleet south to capture this place, but all he would get would be a piece of land. After occupying this land, it would be undefendable. The Chinese don't have that many troops to fill this area now.

This place is not like Jiangbei where the roads are impassable and there are deserted beaches everywhere.

He has been communicating with Chen Deli through letters recently.

They felt that Shanghai was most beneficial to the Guards under the rule of the Qing Dynasty. Wu Jianzhang was a bit clever, but he was only a civil servant of the Qing Dynasty and was subject to many restrictions.

Chen Deli could slowly establish contact with Wu Jianzhang, use the threat of the Taiping Army as a bargaining chip, secretly develop the Shanghai branch of the Renaissance Society, and indirectly control Shanghai by forming the Shanghai Bund Merchant Corps Guards.

Such a safe Shanghai under the rule of the Qing Dynasty would attract the wealthy people under the rule of the Qing Dynasty, and the Chinese had various means to acquire their wealth.

At the same time, these merchants can also be used to bring Chinese business under the control of the Qing Dynasty.

This plan was like walking a tightrope and required superb micro-management, so Chen Deli operated extremely carefully.

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"What do you think of this person named Chen?" After Chen Deli left, Wu Jianzhang called Hanxiang to his side and asked.

Hanxiang was raised as a skinny horse since she was a child. To entertain people with sex, she must first have a good eye for seeing people.

Wu Jianzhang had long known that Hanxiang had this ability, so Hanxiang would wait on him every time he had guests.

"He just secretly visited the Nu family twice. This man is very self-disciplined," Hanxiang replied.

"It seems that what the foreigners are saying is true. Alas... Shanghai is no longer safe now. I will send someone back to Guangdong later. I can't leave my things at home in Shanghai, and I have to go back if I go beyond." Wu Jianzhang explained.

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He only has one son, Wu Xiaoping, who is in his hometown in Guangdong. He is already in his forties and is responsible for the business in Guangdong. Wu Xiaoping also has only one son named Wu Chaoyue, who he takes with him. However, he is so naughty and gives Wu Jianzhang a headache.

When Hanxiang heard that Wu Chaoyue was leaving, a chord in her heart dropped.

Hanxiang is Wu Jianzhang's woman. Although she is not even in her teens and Wu Jianzhang has never touched her, Wu Chaoyue always looks for opportunities to tease him.

This made Hanxiang dare not leave Wu Jianzhang's side.

Over the years, Wu Jianzhang has been carrying Hanxiang as a sachet with him. At the same time, Hanxiang is also highly valued by Wu Jianzhang because of his talent.
Chapter completed!