The reception banquet had been held yesterday, with Chen Hui, Hong Xu, Zhang Jin, Lin Xishan and other old brothers accompanying him. Lin Cha was also filled with emotions. Today, when Chen Kai arrived, it was actually more about official business.

After all, Chen Kai is the most useful and trustworthy civil servant under Zheng Chenggong, and his abilities have long been recognized by the generals within the group.

In fact, when Chen Kai came this time, he also brought a batch of weapons recently produced by the Ordnance Bureau. These weapons will be used to equip Lin Cha's headquarters to restore its combat effectiveness as soon as possible. However, Zheng Chenggong has already launched a new

After a round of military expansion, the pressure on weapons and equipment is still very high, and they can only place their hope on Chen Kai's ability.

"This official should do his best on this matter."

"I certainly trust Chen Canjun. If Lian Jing CD can't do this, I'm afraid even if we find Hong Hengjiu, it may not be possible."

Hong Chengchou, in terms of character, is rubbish, but in terms of ability, he is one of the best among the civil servants of this era. It is a pity that such a person is now working for the Manchu Qing Dynasty, but it is also a major disadvantage. It's just that

Zheng Chenggong immediately compared the celebrity with the Quanzhou fellow, and Chen Kai once again fell into the conflict of whether the words were good or bad.

"Now that the surname of the country has been taken over from Waishazhai, I dare to ask, do you have any plans for the next step?"

Zheng Chenggong regained Waisha Village just a few days before Lin Cha arrived. With Waisha Village, together with Nanyang Village and Guanlong Village, they can form the peripheral defense system of Chenghai County. Even in the entire Hanjiang Delta, only

If only Outing Village is missing, the sphere of influence can completely cover this area.

"My original intention was to attack Outing Village and ensure the safety of Xixi's waterway. However, the army is expanding, and many new soldiers from Haiyang County and Chenghai County have been recruited these days. I also intend to expand those towns from 500 people

With a force of a thousand men, it would not be a good idea to rush to attack such an unimportant place as Ou Ting Village if it is delayed."

Hearing this, Chen Kai secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Perhaps because it was Chen Kai's effort to seize Chaozhou, Zheng Chenggong has not been dazzled by the victory. Apart from other things, at least he is still following his earlier plan.

The advice is to attack those local forces that are unwilling to surrender in the order of easier things first and then more difficult things.

To put it bluntly, Zheng Chenggong's current momentum of sweeping Chaozhou is mostly due to the impact of outsmarting the capital, rather than the real military strength of Zheng Chenggong's troops. Now Zheng Chenggong is eager to expand his army, just to get rid of this tiger skin.

Before using it, it turned into a real eye-catching white-fronted tiger, so it was hard to fight a tough battle in a hurry.

"Then according to the meaning of the country's surname?"

"A few days ago, I talked with Zhu Yao. He is a loyal and honest person, and I feel relieved. However, Huang Hairu from Huanggangbao is a little unclear. Chen Hou has sent people there many times.

It's been a long time, and he hasn't even received a reply. It's really disgusting, so let's do some surgery on him first."

"By the way, you can also take down Fenshui Pass."

Hearing Chen Kai's tentative words, Zheng Chenggong was stunned for a moment, then he put his hands on his hands and said with a smile: "That's exactly what I meant, and you actually know my heart!"

"I don't dare, it's just reasoning."

It's really just inference. Huanggang Fort is in the southeast of Raoping County, adjacent to Fenshuiguan, which belongs to Zhao'an County, Zhangzhou Prefecture. This is the throat of Fujian and Guangdong provinces in southern Zhangzhou and eastern Chaozhou. As long as you occupy this place

, can effectively block the Qing army in Zhangzhou, which is why Che Renzhong, the man who wanted to be the king of Chaozhou, had occupied this place long ago.

Close the door and beat the dog!

"Besides, there is one more thing that I need to find a way out of."

"The country's surname, please speak frankly."

Chen Kai bowed his hand and Zheng Chenggong said bluntly: "I must have seen it on the way here. Now the expansion is still going on, but the shortage of uniforms for lieutenants and officers is very serious. Especially Lin Hou's troops are floating on the sea.

Over time, it has become tattered and tattered, and it really loses the majesty of the king."

What Zheng Chenggong said was correct. It was indeed like a group of beggars entering the city. Originally, he really planned to make a fuss about this, but now that Zheng Chenggong has brought it up, there is nothing better.

"This matter is actually simple to say. There are still many tailors in Chaozhou, especially in Haiyang and Chenghai counties controlled by our army."

"It turned out that this was done knowingly. If the price could be lowered, Prefect Ye would have done it long ago."

Fortunately, due to the change in strategic direction, Zheng Chenggong has regarded Chaozhou as a local occupation area, rather than as a place where people have to come here to raise food and grass for the realization of the Southern Fujian strategy. But in this way, many things will no longer be convenient to force.

Going forward, especially in business matters, there must always be bargaining, which is in line with the nature of maritime merchants on the merchant side.

At this moment, Zheng Chenggong was a little worried, but he knew that Chen Kai would always have a way, so he was not in a hurry and simply waited for Chen Kai's reply.

"Then leave this matter to your subordinates. The cloth needs to be allocated by Guo Xing. As for production, Guo Xing only needs to place the small workshop that cuts military uniforms in the original town hall under the jurisdiction of the Ordnance Bureau, and the other

Then you don’t have to worry about it.”

"Just those tailors?"

Zheng Chenggong had a look of disbelief on his face, but Chen Kai laughed, and then showed the same crazy expression as when he went to Nan'ao Island at the beginning of last year to declare in front of Zheng Chenggong that he would complete the army deployment in one month.

"This time, let me let you appreciate Xiaguan's tricks again!"

"Okay, okay, okay, I'm looking forward to this very much."

The two looked at each other and smiled, and the issue was no longer entangled. In the half month since Chen Kai returned to South Australia, Zheng Chenggong not only captured Waisha Village, but also subdued some local tycoons in Haiyang County near Chaozhou Fucheng.

, forcing them to pay taxes and bear corvee labor to the Ming army. The occupied area gradually became wider from a line running down the Han River.

Only by expanding the radiation area can we obtain more resources, whether it is taxes or Dingkou. Zheng Chenggong is still developing and growing. Zheng Hongkui, who has entered Jieyang County, also received good news, saying that Zheng Hongkui's department is working with

With Liu Gongxian's cooperation, he easily captured the county seat, and is now undergoing rest and cleaning up the surrounding area.

In this way, the overall situation in Chaozhou seems to be more favorable to Zheng Chenggong, and he is doing his best to expand his own strength. But in this general environment, some things have to be thought about more.

However, after a night of silence, Chen Kai hurried back to Nan'ao Island to start work early the next morning. As for what he was doing on the way here, it can even be said that he had already hatched the idea as soon as he learned that Lin Cha was here.

This possibility was not mentioned by Zheng Chenggong at all.
Chapter completed!