Chapter 2401

One day in mid-March 1639, Fushan County finally ushered in the long-lost sunny weather, which seemed to indicate that this cold and long winter was coming to an end. Many people went outdoors to enjoy the long-lost feeling of sunshine shining on their bodies.

Feeling of warmth.

This winter has been difficult for most people, especially the many refugees who have poured into Fushan County. If they had not received the rescue and accommodation provided by Haihan here, a considerable number of them might not have survived.

But this winter.

For the people living locally, although Fushan County is not a war zone, it has also suffered the impact of the war. They have to respond to the arrangements of the Zhifu Island authorities and put down their work to participate in the construction of various temporary facilities.

To help the local area accept more refugees.

Fortunately, Haihan has implemented extremely strict control measures on refugees entering Fushan County, so there have not been many incidents of refugees impacting local people, and normal social order has been basically maintained in the area outside of the refugee camps.

Being able to maintain a relatively stable social order in such troubled times is naturally due to Haihan's strong control over Fushan County. Haihan had stationed a large-scale army in Fushan County a few years ago, so he gave

The outside world has the impression that it is also a military occupation area, but in fact after Haihan occupied Jinzhou, the size of the garrison in Fushan County has been reduced a lot, and only military strongholds and bases have been retained at the Fushan Copper Mine, Majiazhuang Market and Zhifu Island.

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Such a garrison size was obviously insufficient to deal with this refugee flow. Therefore, when Chen Yixin came back from Liaodong to take charge of the overall situation, he notified the Datong River Base in North Korea and transferred back a member of the special operations group from there.

Infantry battalion to strengthen control of the situation in Fushan County.

But even so, as more and more refugees entered Dengzhou, the number of places where the Haihan Army needed to be defended also increased. The local military strength gradually became stretched, and they had to once again request the Datong River Base to send troops for reinforcements.

At noon, people enjoying the sunshine near Zhifu Bay discovered another fleet coming from the sea. Recently, there has been an endless stream of large fleets coming to transport refugees, so not many people noticed this fleet at first.

What's so special about it? It wasn't until this fleet sailed into Zhifu Bay that people discovered that it was not an ordinary civilian ship, but a fleet flying the flag of the Haihan Navy.

However, judging from the appearance of the ships, there are only two expedition-class warships with gun windows on the side of the fleet. The other ships are heavy-duty sailing ships. Their appearance is similar to the Yugong-class sailing ship that has often appeared in Zhifu Port recently.

Very similar.

Only insiders who are more familiar with Haihan Navy ships can tell that these large sailing ships are actually military models of Yugong-class heavy-duty sailing ships. Compared with the civilian versions, these ships belonging to the Navy's Northern Fleet use more advanced shipbuilding

Technology, the hull is stronger, its seaworthiness and speed are better, and depending on the mission needs, all the cargo holds on the ship can be converted into manned cabins in a short time to serve as a troop carrier, and one ship can

Can transport a reinforced company of personnel and weapons and equipment.

Among the fleet that arrived at Zhifu Port this time, nearly half of the heavy-loaded sailing ships were used to transport troops. The battle flags flying on their masts indicated that the troops carried on these ships were marines affiliated with the navy.

In the establishment of the Haihan Army, the special operations group under Qian Tiandun was the first amphibious force. However, this ace unit was affiliated with the army. Therefore, Navy Commander Wang Tom later formed another amphibious force affiliated with the navy.

The force came to fill this vacancy. This force was the Marine Corps that arrived at Zhifu Port at this time.

Thanks to Haihan's development strategy of putting sea power first, the navy's military budget is more abundant than that of the army. Naturally, this Marine Corps, regarded by Wang Tom as the elite of the navy, is not short of money, and its equipment is all Haihan's best.

Advanced mass-produced weapons, trained by Wang Tom himself, its combat effectiveness is comparable to that of the special forces. After performing several difficult combat missions in the north in recent years, it has been regarded as the navy's ace unit.

This time Chen Yixin requested reinforcements from the Datongjiang base. In addition to the first battalion of the special battle group that had been sent to Fushan County, the remaining troops under the leadership of Qian Tiandun rushed to Jinzhou to set up defenses to prevent the situation in Liaodong direction from changing.

The Marine Corps under Wang Tom happened to have no combat missions during this period, and the transfer of power in North Korea had come to an end, so he sent this team to Shandong to assist Chen Yixin. Wang Tom himself had to keep an eye on the newly ascended king in North Korea.

Due to the changes in the domestic situation, I had no time to come to Shandong for the time being, so I also handed over the command to Chen Yixin.

The Marine Corps currently has only one battalion, and Wang Tom sent them all directly. Chen Yixin only needs to take over the battalion headquarters and issue orders. However, this unit has not been stationed in Shandong for a long time, so it cannot say much about the environment in Dengzhou.

Knowing the situation, Chen Yixin asked this unit to stay in Fushan County to take the place of the 1st Battalion of the Special Operations Group, and let the Special Operations Group be responsible for the security and defense of the outer areas of Fushan County.

The 1st Battalion of the Special Forces Regiment is currently deployed in the Dengzhou area. Its four companies are deployed in Zhaoyuan and Laixi counties, as well as in Guxian Town, a pass that must be passed from Dengzhou to Fushan County, and on the east side of Fushan County.

Qishan Qianhu Station. Guard these key points to enter Fushan County. There are arrangements in the three land directions of southeast and west, so whether the Dengzhou Prefecture wants to take advantage of the chaos to make some small moves, or there are other armed forces trying to sneak into Fushan

Both the county and Haihan responded promptly.

However, the local people are not aware of these mobilizations of Haihan Army. They have only seen at least two groups of Haihan Army arriving in Fushan County by boat recently. Many people are secretly guessing whether Haihan intends to take advantage of the chaos in Shandong.

Opportunity to start occupying areas outside Fushan County.

Naturally, such rumors cannot be hidden from the well-informed Ma family. However, although the Ma family has Chen Yixin as their son-in-law, the actions of the Haihan Army are military secrets. Even Ma Yuling does not dare to inquire about these things from her husband at will. Therefore, even Ma Dongqiang

There is no definite news either.

Ma Dongqiang didn't really believe the rumors outside at first, but gradually these rumors became more and more serious, and he couldn't help but start to murmur a little.

After Chen Yixin returned to Fushan County from Liaodong, he had transferred troops from other places twice. However, these troops did not remain stationed in Fushan County after arriving in Fushan County. They all left quickly. The county maintains security in the refugee camps.

The task is still jointly carried out by the local garrison and the Majia militia, and the troops transferred from other places do not seem to be very involved.

There are rumors from the outside that these troops transferred from other places are likely to be sent to attack Dengzhou City, because a group of Ming troops who were escorted back to Fushan County and imprisoned a few days ago are said to be troops affiliated with Dengzhou.

Ma Dongqiang knew that the second half of the news was indeed true, because some of these prisoners lived in Fushan County. Their family managed to find him through connections and asked him to fish them out on their behalf. However, he also knew that these Ming soldiers were in

Zhaoyuan County was captured by the Haihan Army, but it was not the Haihan Army that took action against Dengzhou City.

But within a few days, people sent by Dengzhou City to inquire about information came to Ma Dongqiang to find out whether the Haihan Army had any intention of attacking Dengzhou City. It was obvious that many people in Dengzhou had noticed Haihan.

The movements of the Han army were very uneasy.

Although the people who came to Ma Dongqiang to inquire about the news were not from the government, he also knew that if he said something, it would probably be spread to the government soon, so he insisted that he did not know, so as not to say something wrong that would affect Chen Yixin.

deploy.

Recently, the Haihan Army has once again increased its troops in Fushan County. It is said that this unit is also very famous and is a direct descendant of the Haihan Navy Commander Wang Tom. Of course Ma Dongqiang knows what kind of person Wang Tom is.

The general who commands the navy in the country, his direct troops are naturally first-class elite. Moreover, after arriving in the local area, this unit only spent more than a day for a short rest before being sent to perform tasks outside the county. This seemed to Ma Dongqiang

It also looks like a sign of war.

However, Ma Dongqiang can be sure of one thing. Haihan will not start a war against Dengzhou while accepting refugees. Doing so will definitely hinder Haihan's plan to absorb and transfer refugees. Even if he really wants to attack Dengzhou City, it will probably be

Arrangements will be made when the refugee transfer is completed.

But Ma Dongqiang doesn't want to wait until then to confirm these speculations. The Ma family has many properties inside and outside Dengzhou City. If arrangements are not made as soon as possible, once a war breaks out, not only money will be lost, but the Ma family may also be involved.

.Since Chen Yixin is the most reliable source of information, he still hopes to implement the situation as soon as possible, so as not to have no time to respond.

Ma Dongqiang knew that Chen Yixin usually did not talk about official matters when he returned home. If he asked him about military news at his dinner table, he would inevitably make his son-in-law unhappy. Therefore, he also consciously visited Chen Yixin's office in a business-to-business manner.

Ask for relevant news.

Chen Yixin was a little surprised when Zeng Xiaowen reported that his father-in-law was visiting, but he still arranged for Zeng Xiaowen to bring him in immediately.

"Is there something urgent for my father-in-law to see me for?" After Chen Yixin withdrew his men, he took the initiative to make a cup of hot tea for Ma Dongqiang and then asked him the reason for his visit.

Ma Dongqiang took the teacup and slowly put it on the table, and responded in a deep voice: "Xianxiang, I have something to ask you, but I don't know whether to ask it or not."

When Chen Yixin saw Ma Dongqiang acting like this, he already guessed: "Is the thing that my father-in-law wants to inquire about related to the Haihan Army?"

If it's a family matter or a business matter, then Ma Dongqiang doesn't have to come here to speak. If it's something related to refugees, Ma Dongqiang also knows to go to Liu Shang to solve it. Since Ma Dongqiang is a little hesitant, he has to come here.

The only things we came to talk about were news related to the Haihan Army.

Ma Dongqiang nodded and said: "Exactly."

Chen Yixin said seriously: "Father-in-law, many things about the Haihan Army are military secrets and cannot be inquired about casually. I have said this many times before. You have not forgotten it, right?"

Ma Dongqiang sighed: "I have no intention of inquiring into the secrets of the Haihan Army, but now there are rumors outside that the Haihan Army will attack Dengzhou City next, and then annex the entire Dengzhou. If the wise son-in-law really had such a plan, it would have been earlier

Please let me know so that the Ma family’s property and people will not be involved in the war and cause additional losses.”

Chen Yixin was a little dumbfounded when he heard this. He had too many things to deal with these days, and he was so busy that he had no time to pay attention to the rumors from the outside world. He had no idea that there would be such rumors from the outside world. But why did such rumors arise?

, there was no need for Ma Dongqiang to explain, he thought about it and figured out the reason.

"Father-in-law, I mobilized troops from overseas to Fushan County not to take action against Dengzhou City. I just hope to ensure local stability while accepting refugees." Chen Yixin explained patiently: "If Dengzhou City is there,

If they want to be detrimental to Fushan County, then I will take decisive action to stop them. But to attack Dengzhou City, I can tell you frankly that there is currently no such battle plan."

"Really? That's good, that's good." Ma Dongqiang actually felt that there was no need for Haihan to go to war with Dengzhou City. As long as he could get reassurance from Chen Yixin, he didn't have to worry.

Chen Yixin didn't expect Ma Dongqiang's attitude to change so quickly. He believed him after just a few words, and then asked: "Is it possible that someone in Dengzhou City is also looking for you to inquire about information?"

Ma Dongqiang unabashedly admitted Chen Yixin's guess: "Many people have asked me these days, but I haven't said anything. They all say I don't know. I know what to say and what not to say.

.I came here today just to hear your correct answer, and I won’t mention it to outsiders.”

Chen Yixin smiled and said: "My father-in-law is mature and prudent, and my son-in-law admires him very much."

Ma Dongqiang waved his hand and said, "There's no need to say anything about flattery. Just go about your business first!"

Ma Dongqiang was about to stand up and say goodbye, but Chen Yixin took the initiative to change the subject and said: "A few days ago, I called together those businessmen and dignitaries who came to Fushan County to take refuge to establish the Shanhaihui. I plan to let my father-in-law serve as the president and manage the operations of the Shanhaihui.

Do you know what my father-in-law has in mind?"

Ma Dongqiang hesitated and said: "Shanhai will be planned by you. President, would it be better for you to do it yourself?"

Chen Yixin shook his head and said: "Father-in-law, there is no need to refuse. When I planned the Shanhaihui, I was planning for you to come forward to manage this chamber of commerce. After all, you are a Mingren, and it is easier to gain the recognition and trust of these members. If it were me who would be the president,

, then it is estimated that many people will have a gap in their hearts, which will not be conducive to future operations."

Ma Dongqiang thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case. If the Haihan people were in charge of this chamber of commerce, they might be suppressed by the government in the future. But if he took the initiative, it would still be a Ming chamber of commerce in name only, and it would definitely be much more convenient to engage in trade activities.

Then I heard Chen Yixin continue to say: "Instead of using military means to occupy Dengzhou, it is better to slowly control all the lifeblood of Dengzhou through trade activities. What we did in Fushan County, we can use the Shanhaihui as a cover in the future to carry out activities."

The scope is expanded to the entire Dengzhou.”
Chapter completed!