Chapter 1945

Xue Zheng can choose not to believe the other party, but he also knows very well that if the other party can really provide effective information about the whereabouts of the North Koreans, it will undoubtedly greatly increase his chances of success. Besides, except for the unidentified Mr. Huo, there are probably many people in Danzhou in a short period of time.

There is no other way to provide this kind of key information. The other party dared to offer such a high price, and it was obvious that no one else could take over this business. This amount of money is indeed not a small amount, but if you follow Xue Zheng

It's nothing compared to the goals to be accomplished and the possible subsequent impacts.

It doesn't matter whether the other party can complete the deal, but Xue Zheng has no choice in the difficult task at hand. Even if there is a slight chance, he must try his best to fight for it. The North Koreans' inspection itinerary will not

If it goes on endlessly, it will be even more difficult to attack it once this circle is completed and we return to Sanya.

"Then how do I pay you? I don't have any cash around me for such a large amount of money." Xue Zheng had no choice but to compromise in the end. There was no point in questioning the other party's ability. Even if he couldn't trust the other party, he could only give in first.

It's a gamble.

Mr. Huo said: "It just so happens that I don't plan to collect gold and silver property, so you should pay with Haihan coins! You can go back and find a place to stay on your own. I will send someone to collect the money later."

After saying this, Mr. Huo took out a piece of Haihan banknote, tore it in half, then put one half on the desk in front of him, and said to Xue Zheng: "Take this half back, and my people will take the other half when the time comes."

The banknotes will come to you, match them and then pay the money. Then we will provide you with relevant information and do the same thing."

Xue Zheng walked forward slowly to get the half banknote, and glanced at Mr. Huo sitting behind the desk, trying to see his face clearly, but when he got closer, he realized that this man actually had a mask on his head.

With his two eyes exposed, you can't tell what he looks like at all. It seems that he has been prepared and will not let the outsiders who are talking to him here see his true appearance.

Xue Zheng secretly thought that he had lost again. The other party had covered his face tightly, but he had exposed his whole face. Obviously, he was not as well-prepared as the other party. However, it was meaningless to worry about these details now, and it was impossible for him to pick them up.

I took off the other person's mask to see clearly, and I could only pinch my nose to identify him.

Xue Zheng took the half banknote and left the study along the same path. As expected, the big man who searched him before returned the blunderbuss and dagger to him. Xue Zheng returned to the warehouse, and the carriage was still parked there.

Waiting for him. Xue Zheng knew that he had to take a carriage before he was allowed to leave here. He got into the carriage and put on his hood again. After some twists and turns, he was sent back to the place where he started.

At the entrance of the teahouse, the carriage then turned around and left.

Xue Zheng did not dare to try to track the carriage. If the other party noticed something was wrong, it would be a small matter to stop the cooperation, but it would be a big trouble to report their purpose to the official. He returned to the teahouse to meet the others, and then looked for another place to stay. Although Xue Zheng

He also tried to identify whether anyone around him was monitoring him, but this effort seemed a bit futile. He still had no way of knowing how Mr. Huo monitored his actions to determine his whereabouts in Danzhou - maybe this was where the other party was in Danzhou.

It’s one of the manifestations of Zhou’s hands and eyes reaching the sky.

At this time, the real protagonist Li Fu had no idea that someone in Danzhou was already deploying an attack plan against him. At this time, he had already arrived by boat at Fushuizhou Island in the sea of ​​Beibu Gulf. This island was established by Haihan many years ago.

When it started operating as a maritime transfer station and haven, it was still a deserted island. However, although the port on the island is still small in size, the supporting facilities are quite complete, and there is even a hotel that can accommodate a hundred people.

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There are now more than 20 families on the island, forming a small village. In addition to growing vegetables and fruits, raising livestock, and fishing on the island, these islanders are also responsible for maintaining the port here.

facilities, and operates the only hotel on the island. Most of the ships that dock here are merchant ships and cargo ships that travel between Annan and Haihan all year round. Many sailors and islanders are also familiar with it.

This place reminded Li Pu of the time he took a day to visit an uninhabited island when he went south. The living facilities on this island were more complete, but the location was isolated overseas, some distance from Annan and Haihan.

The distance actually makes me feel a little bit out of touch with the world.

The houses on the island are all built with stones and wood quarried on site. They are crude in appearance but sturdy in structure, so they can withstand the wind and rain of living on the sea. The only thing that is completely dependent on outside supply is the permanent population of the island.

The food needed is ready. There is also a granary built on the island, which stores thousands of kilograms of food all year round in case of bad weather that interrupts sailings.

Although the conditions on the island are simple, Li Bo feels that the simple living environment here looks very good. The islanders have no worries about food and clothing, and do not need to do too much work. If there is any shortcoming, it is probably the relatively small environment.

It’s closed. After all, this island is not big. One day should be enough to circle this island several times along the coastline.

Not long after Li Bo and his fleet arrived at Fushuizhou Island, an expedition-class warship from the Tushan Peninsula also arrived. This ship was specifically here to perform pilot and escort missions, although this sea area basically no longer exists

Man-made security threats, but this small fleet has two important figures, Bai Kesi, the top official of Haihan, and the crown prince of North Korea, so the pomp and pomp should be sufficient.

At the same time, the warship also brought news that after Annan received the notice from Haihan, Pingnan General Zheng Bai, who happened to be inspecting the training situation at the new military camp near the Tushan Peninsula, would come out to receive Li Mu and Bai Kesi.

Although Li Pu did not recognize the Annan State general, he did recognize his son Zheng Ting. This year, Annan State's troops sent to North Korea were led by the new generation general Zheng Ting. When Li Pu was in North Korea, he met the young Annan.

The generals also met several times.

The fleet stayed at Fushuizhou Island for one night, and set off early the next morning to continue heading northwest. The voyage from Fushuizhou Island to Tushan Peninsula was only about seventy nautical miles. At the speed of this fleet, it sailed in the afternoon of the same day

Arrive at Tushan Peninsula.

In the early years, most of the goods and personnel exchanges between Haihan and Annan were carried out through the Tushan Peninsula, so a relatively complete military and cargo terminal was built here. This layout and architectural style reveal a strong Haihan style port.

Li Bo had already seen it many times on his way south, and there was no need for Bai Kesi to introduce it. He knew at a glance that this place belonged to the jurisdiction of Haihan.

The generals Zheng Bai and Bai Kesi are also quite familiar with each other. During the Annan Civil War, Bai Kesi was in charge of the technical negotiations for Haihan when he purchased arms and equipment from Haihan. The two of them had been dealing with each other for almost ten years. So Zheng

Bai did not need to avoid suspicion and took the initiative to come to the port of Haihan Base to welcome the arrival of Bai Kesi and Li Bo.

Compared with the crown prince of Joseon who came from afar, Zheng Bai was actually more happy with the arrival of Bai Kesi. In recent years, the development momentum of Haihan has been getting faster and faster. Senior officials on the executive committee are busy dealing with domestic affairs, and it is difficult to have time to do more.

Traveling to visit other countries. The last time Zheng Bai saw Bai Kesi was when he went to Sanya to inspect a batch of artillery two years ago. The last time Bai Kesi went to Annan was many years ago.

For Annan, the exchanges with Haihan have many tangible benefits, especially exchanges in the military field. Military industry technology is also one of the things that Annan values. At present, Annan has successfully introduced Haihan’s

With some ordnance technology, we can now manufacture small-tonnage exploration-class warships and special types of muskets and artillery.

Of course, Zheng Bai also knew very well that the ordnance technology Haihan taught Annan was not very advanced. Haihan kept the really good things for his own army. Of course, this arrangement is understandable, but Zheng Bai still

It is hoped that by maintaining a good personal relationship with Haihan executives, Annan can obtain more military technology.

And Bai Kesi was the official in charge of the Haihan Ordnance Industry. Usually Annan might not be able to invite him over if he wanted to be a guest. This time he took the initiative to show up, and Zheng Bai naturally wanted to greet him well on behalf of his country.

As for the uninvited prince of North Korea, Zheng Bai is still not sure what the real purpose of his visit is, but since Annan sent troops to North Korea this year to help him retreat from the enemy, the relationship between the two countries has become closer.

Quite a bit, Zheng Bai thought that the other party should have come to Annan with some friendly diplomatic mission. Moreover, the other party was accompanied by Bai Kesi on this trip, which shows how much Victory Fort attaches importance to this trip. The senior officials of Haihan should also pay attention to this high-level meeting.

Have some expectations.

Zheng Bai never imagined that all his speculations were just fantasy. This trip was not arranged by Victory Castle at all, nor was it proposed by the Crown Prince of Joseon. Instead, something went wrong during the original inspection trip to Haihan, and it was made temporarily.

Li Bo just went overseas for a tour. Bai Kesi accompanied him just to make the arrangement look more reasonable and avoid making North Koreans think of it in a bad direction.

As for what kind of illusion this trip will bring to Annan, in fact, Bai Kes did not think deeply when making this decision. But Bai Kes knew that Annan intended to make friends with North Korea to establish trade routes, so Annan should be very happy

Seeing the arrival of the crown prince of Joseon, Bai Kesi hoped to take this opportunity to let the Koreans know the status of military cooperation between Haihan and Annan. According to his judgment, Annan would definitely be happy to show a third party the strong military cooperation between his country and Haihan.

Alliance relationship.

The actual situation was exactly like this. When he heard that the Crown Prince of Joseon wanted to visit the training conditions at the nearby Annan Recruitment Camp, Zheng Bai agreed without hesitation and said that he would personally accompany him and act as a temporary guide for Li Mu. He

He even took the initiative to ask Bai Kesi if it was necessary to arrange a temporary exercise involving the navy near the Doshan base in order to better demonstrate the Annan Army's style to the distinguished guests.

Bai Kesi does not mind the Annan people's efforts to show off their muscles. For North Korea, Annan is a replicable and successful model in front of it. The stronger the military strength Annan shows, the more it proves the relationship with Haihan.

Military cooperation is effective, allowing North Korea to more safely follow Haihan's military arrangements and suggestions.

Li Pu didn't expect that such a large-scale event could be arranged in this temporary schedule, and he immediately felt that he was proud. After all, Zheng Bai made it clear that he just wanted to ask him to see the strength of Annan's army.

It can be said that it is an event specially organized for him.

In fact, Li Bo had already seen the Annan Army when he was in North Korea, and it was a real front-line combat force, not the level of the new military camp near Tushan. But he really wanted to see it. It is said that it was completely in accordance with Haihan military standards.

The Annan Army is undergoing training to see what the new recruits will be like. If it is really good, then the domestic army will be able to rest assured that it will be trained by Haihan military consultant.

However, it was already a little late when we arrived at Tushan Peninsula that day, and it was definitely too late to arrange a visit immediately. Moreover, Zheng Bai had already set up a dinner party in advance to welcome Bai Kesi and Li Bo and their entourage.

Compared with the rich Haihan cuisine, Annam's cooking flavor is more focused on sweet and sour, and a large number of fruits and vegetables produced in the tropics are used as ingredients, rather than focusing on meat like Haihan cuisine. However, in recent years, high-level exchanges between the two countries have

Frequently, some dignitaries in Annan also began to imitate the flavor of Haihan cuisine in catering, and regarded it as a treat for the upper class. Therefore, today’s banquet hosted by Zheng Bai included many Haihan recipes.

dishes.

Since Li Bo went abroad, he had eaten a lot of high-end banquets along the way, and now he is quite a knowledgeable foodie. He also admired this banquet very much.

While Li Huang was having a feast in Annan, Zhang Qianzhi, who stayed in Changhua to investigate the case, had already finished his work there and handed over the remaining clean-up matters to subordinates of the Ministry of Security, while he rushed to Danzhou by boat.

Continue to investigate this incident.

Zhang Qianzhi set off from Changhua nearly three days later than Xue Zheng and his group, but during this period he did not receive any good news from Danzhou. Wang Baisuo, the chief of the local security department, received the news from Changhua

After the telegram notification, we organized monitoring and investigation of Danzhou Port, but the suspicious Fu Ship and related personnel were not found. The voyage from Changhua to Danzhou only took one day, and the ship

If it was going straight to Danzhou, it would have been impossible for it to have not arrived at the port for so long. The only explanation is that the ship did not go to Danzhou Port at all.

The ocean is so big that it is naturally impossible to easily trace the whereabouts of a certain ship. Zhang Qianzhi's judgment that the other party will go to Danzhou is only based on some information currently available, and there is no firm evidence. This ship may not have any intention at all.

Instead of going to Danzhou, they left Hainan Island directly. But Zhang Qianzhi’s intuition was that even if the ship did not go to Danzhou after leaving Changhua, the group of people on the ship might not have given up on subsequent actions.
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