Zuo Menggeng's apparent reason for going to Busan was to inspect the navy, but in fact his purpose was Japan.
He waited until he found the person he wanted to see.
Shen Tingyang was born in Chongming, Songjiang Prefecture.
As a wealthy family in Songjiang Prefecture, the Shen family has long been a member of the Songjiang Textile Association.
For this reason, Shen Tingyang did not go to the Ming Dynasty court to report, nor did he become an official of the Ming Dynasty, as happened in history.
Therefore, there was no request to Emperor Chongzhen to use sea transportation to relieve the pressure on the capital and the north.
After entering the Xia Kingdom's officialdom, Shen Tingyang traveled to many places, starting from the grassroots level, and achieving extraordinary results step by step.
This time, he finally got the important task.
He is about to rush to Japan to serve as Xia Guo's plenipotentiary commercial representative in Japan.
"Have Xiang Hou and the others made it clear to you?"
Sitting next to Zuo Mengeng, Shen Tingyang was a little nervous.
This was his first time meeting Zuo Mengeng, but he had often heard legends about the leader.
Being able to be interviewed by Zuo Mengeng shows that he is important to a certain extent.
"Through previous naval battles, our country has opened up the Japanese market. But how well it can be managed still requires the efforts of my subordinates."
Zuo Mengeng was very pleased with his sobriety.
"The Tokugawa shogunate has been pursuing a policy of seclusion and does not want more foreign things to enter Japan. Therefore, after you get there, there will definitely be a lot of friction between you and the local Japanese forces."
Shen Tianyang thought he understood something.
"After I pass by, I will be cautious and meticulous, and I will never let the Japanese people find any mistakes."
This thought made Zuo Mengeng frown.
"In the war with Japan, we are the victors. The victors have to enjoy the fruits of victory. Why should we be cautious?"
Shen Tingyang was stunned, but he didn't expect that his understanding was completely different.
"But if there is a conflict with the Japanese, it may affect our trade."
Zuo Mengeng had to teach by words and deeds.
"If it affects trade, then we will fight again. Only when the Japanese are convinced can trade proceed smoothly."
Shen Tingyang took a breath, completely unaware that the senior management's ideas were so barbaric.
Previously, at Hou Xun's place, he was repeatedly taught that Japan's affairs were very important. Shen Tingyang felt that he had to be careful and never make mistakes.
Unexpectedly, this was not what the senior management meant.
Zuo Mengeng is like Satan, leading the innocent Shen Tingyang to go astray.
"After you arrive in Japan, be as arrogant as you want, and don't be polite to the Japanese. That nation is fearful of power but not moral, and only respects the strong. The weaker you are, the more they will push their limits. Only if you become ruthless, Only by trampling them hard will they understand what the priority is. The country has only one task for you, and you have to make trouble even if it is unreasonable. No matter what happens, no matter whether it is right or wrong, you must favor our people. .”
It was obviously not hot, but Shen Tingyang felt that his face was covered with sweat.
"Your Highness, what if the Japanese people can't bear it anymore and deal with it forcefully?"
Zuo Mengeng casually grabbed the knife on the side and threw it to him.
"Then ask the Japanese people if they know this? If the truth doesn't make sense, then let the knife speak for itself. The navy bombarded Nagasaki before, and we don't mind bombarding Edo again."
Although everything Zuo Mengeng said was contrary to the benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom and trust that Shen Tingyang had learned since childhood. But for some reason, Shen Tingyang felt enlightened after being awakened.
The feeling of not having to worry about morality, rules, or doing whatever you want is really great.
Zuo Mengeng had to teach him far more.
"The Japanese people have small etiquette but no great righteousness. They always appear perfect in some small places, but they have no humane etiquette when it comes to righteousness. As the representative of the Xia Kingdom in Japan, you will definitely become the target of their attack. By then, All kinds of tricks will be used against you, and you have to identify them carefully to avoid falling into it. Especially the Japanese are very good at using beauty. It's okay to act on occasion, but don't take it seriously."
Shen Tingyang listened attentively and did not dare to forget a word.
Of course he knew that if he made a mistake, he would be ruined.
However, Zhang Haogu, who was standing next to him, heard about the Japanese people's methods and immediately became angry and started shouting.
"This little devil is indeed not a good guy, he is so evil. If Mr. Shen thinks that he is unable to resist, I will go through fire and water for you."
Zuo Mengeng rolled his eyes fiercely.
Are you going to Japan to go through fire and water?
Aren’t you afraid of playing until you lose contact?
"snort!"
Li Zhenli's reaction said it all.
Zhang Haogu smiled and shrank his neck.
"Hehe, don't we, as brothers, want to worry about Zuo Er?"
In any case, after receiving Zuo Mengeng's advice, Shen Tingyang had a clear understanding of his mission.
He changed his usual humility, jumped on the boat arrogantly, and headed for Japan in a turbulent way.
Also in Busan, Zuo Menggeng also met with very important people.
Lin Xiaoyu, whose name is very elegant, is actually a big man with a full beard.
If you think this big man is the god of death on the battlefield, you are totally wrong.
They... are actually farming.
Lin Xiaoyu was also one of Chen Zilong's students, and was sent to Nuer Gandu Division.
This time, he returned with Mang Gurtai on the same boat to report to the central government on the agricultural situation in the north.
"We started planting various crops in Nurgandusi last year, but because we were not sure of the timing, the frost came before harvesting, causing widespread damage to crops and very limited harvest. But through last year's practice, we have mastered The local climate has changed, and we have collected some excellent seeds that grow quickly. After planting them this spring, they have grown very well so far, and we are expected to have a bumper harvest."
Zuo Mengeng was very happy when he heard the good news.
Of course he knew that food could be grown in Nuergandusi area.
In later generations, this place would be the largest granary in the world.
But this is the Little Ice Age after all, and with limited technology, he is not sure whether Nuergandusi can be turned into an agricultural base that can feed the entire country.
We can only ask the Ministry of Agriculture to send some technical personnel to rush over and conduct on-site experiments.
After more than two years of hard work, the results now seem to be good.
"Based on your experience, what are the prospects for developing agriculture there?"
For professional matters, ask professionals. Zuo Menggeng never puts the soul in his mind first.
There are more than four hundred years between before and after, and many things are different.
Lin Xiaoyu answered very confidently.
"Your Highness doesn't know, the land over there is so fertile. Originally we were worried that the warm days there would be too short and we wouldn't be able to grow crops. But the land is too fertile, causing the crops to grow much faster than in other places. .Although it can only be harvested once a year, if there is too much land, the harvest may be much higher than elsewhere."
Zuo Mengeng nodded silently, his heart finally relieved.
He couldn't help but look to the north.
It’s time for that piece of land that is so haunting to be properly developed and managed.