When the Spaniards come to Taiwan, they will definitely come with bad intentions.
This view is the consensus of almost all the top leaders of Chinese companies.
But how to deal with the Spanish envoys? No one can come up with mature ideas. Regarding the enemy's visit, Zeng Jingshan, Li Yue, An Heping and others who had deep hatred against the Greeks advocated that they should ignore the other party's intention and just get rid of the matter. As for the reason for not killing them, it is simply because of the ancient saying that "two countries are at war without killing their envoys."
Yin Feng listened for a long time and suddenly asked: "Miss Li did not attend the meeting. Where is she?"
Everyone stopped talking for a while and looked at him strangely. Zeng Jingshan said: "Miss Li rarely attends board meetings. Don't you know where she is now."
Yin Feng tilted his head. His face was a little ugly. He thought: What do you mean? Why should I know where she is.
"This is what I think: Miss Li grew up among the Ganlu people. She is familiar with the world of the Ganlu people on Luzon Island. She should be given some advice on how to deal with the Qianlu envoys." Yin Feng quickly explained. .Everyone looked at him with doubt. It was Han Ping, an old businessman who had been in the world for many years, who came out to smooth things over: "The ship owner is right. When we were in Luzon Island, Miss Li and those foreign women were together all day long. She must know a lot of connections." Man’s secret. Shipowner. I’ll leave it to you to handle this matter.”
Yin Feng asked stupidly: "What's the matter?"
"Miss Li, you are the one who made the arrangements. We are not good at dealing with foreigners. You two are both from overseas. You can discuss the measures to deal with the Laksas together. We will ignore this matter. ." After Han Ping finished speaking, he walked away minding his own business.
Everyone suppressed their laughter and said goodbye to Yin Feng together. They left like a swarm of swarms. Even Zeng Jingshan left.
Yin Feng smiled bitterly: What is this?
…
Near the escort barracks. On this side of Taiwan's port town, there was a lot of excitement around a building surrounded by blue brick walls. This was the ceremony site for the official establishment of the Zhonghua Company Military Academy. However, the only company executives present were Yin Feng and Zeng Jingshan. Along with Li Lihua and a few others, Yin Feng tightly controlled the escort team. The rest of the group could hardly interfere. Moreover, they neither understood nor understood the organization and construction of the army.
This military school is a bit special. It has everything from elementary school literacy to technical and tactical training for mid-level officers. Especially the establishment of the military school primary school has made many people marvel; because the military school primary school is a school for martyrs. It started from the Battle of Luzon Island. If there are any orphans left in the world by the soldiers of the Chinese company's escort who died in the recent battle to suppress pirates, they can attend the Martyrs Primary School for free after reaching the age of schooling. Then after graduating from primary school, they can choose to go to a technical school, a sailor's school or a military school. Continue studying.
Wang Yun, the leader of the "pirate gang" who fought with Yin Feng in the bloody battle at the North Pass of Dalun Mountain in Luzon Island, held up a gunpowder keg and died with the enemy at the last moment. He left behind a Tagalog indigenous wife and a mixed-race son Wang. Gong is now seven years old and studying at Martyrs School.
China United Corporation has taken solid steps in cultivating its own talents.
Li Lihua was very quiet along the way. She looked like a complete lady. When Yin Feng met with teacher representatives and student representatives, he could always feel a gaze from behind him. When he turned around suddenly, he could always see Li Lihua's eyes.
In Yin Feng's schedule today, the rest is to inspect various farm estates and plantations. After Zeng Jingshan's founding ceremony of the military academy, he used the excuse of an emergency and drove the carriage back to the company headquarters to do business. For the rest of the inspection, only Yin Feng and Li Lihua. Yin Feng had no choice but to squeeze into a carriage with Li Lihua. The two were half a foot apart, and their buttocks were only halfway seated on the stool. An awkward atmosphere permeated the surroundings.
Yin Feng decided to break the suffocating atmosphere and said, "The Spaniards are coming. You know this, right?" Li Lihua, who had been lowering her head just now, unexpectedly raised her head. A pair of beautiful eyes appeared on her beautiful face. Shining with cunning, she said in Spanish: "Do you want me to deal with those Spaniards?"
Yin Feng couldn't speak Spanish fluently yet, so he had to say in Portuguese: "What I mean is that as the company's foreign affairs manager, you will be responsible for receiving the Spaniards. From now on, all diplomatic affairs with other countries will be handled. It’s in your charge.”
Li Lihua stretched out two fingers: "Two conditions. Promise me, and I will serve as the diplomatic general manager. If you don't agree, I will remain the same. I can do whatever I want."
Yin Feng said without thinking: "I promise you. You will never harm the company's interests. You will not harm me. Right."
Li Lihua blinked slyly: "First, you should find out the news about my eldest brother as soon as possible; second, the Spaniards pay attention to family interactions and a woman's family background; therefore, when I come forward to negotiate with the Spaniards, I will Claiming to be your wife..."
Yin Feng's face suddenly turned the color of pig liver. He smiled bitterly and said, "Is this necessary?"
Li Lihua suddenly said seriously: "This is not a joke; the Spaniards will not negotiate with an unidentified unmarried woman. But they will negotiate with the queen and respect her..."
"I'm not a king..." Yin Feng explained hurriedly.
"Anyway, you are the one who makes the decision on the island of Taiwan. That's right. Hey." Li Lihua suddenly leaned closer, and a girl's body fragrance rushed into Yin Feng's nostrils. He couldn't help but feel excited. Li Lihua said: "Hey. What did you say just now? No matter what my conditions are, you agreed. Do you want to go back on your word now?"
Yin Feng said with a wry smile: "Have I ever said that? Forget it. I promise you..." Yin Feng leaned to the side, a little farther away from Li Lihua. He hesitated and said, "Actually, brother Li Dan Bernardo has already obtained some information from the Portuguese in Macau."
Li Lihua was startled. She made a sign of the cross on her chest and asked softly: "So, brother, he..."
Yin Feng sighed: "Brother Li Dan is still alive. He is imprisoned in Cebu and works as a rowing slave on a Spanish warship."
Yin Feng turned his head to the outside of the carriage and sighed: "In order to buy you time to escape, brother Li Dan took the initiative to stay and let the Spanish capture him. We will attack Manila next year. Before that, we have to think about it no matter what. Find a way to rescue Brother Li Dan."
Li Lihua lowered her head and sighed. She said softly: "Eldest brother treats me like a father. What will happen if he comes back?"
Yin Feng thought of the sailors' rebellion. Li Dan's old subordinates Yuan Jin and Li Zhong were now the company's mortal enemies; on the other hand, Xu Xinsu was already Yin Feng's right-hand man. Li Lihua looked at Yin Feng with her big eyes and sighed secretly. Said: "Big brother will definitely agree with what you are doing. He will definitely be on your side..."
"What is Li Huayu doing?" Yin Feng suddenly remembered Li Dan's other sworn brother, Li Huayu, who had been doing business with Xu Xinsu in Fujian. He hurriedly asked Li Lihua.
Li Lihua shook her head; "He was in Quanzhou when the sailors rebelled. Then he disappeared. There is no news until now."
Chen Zhongji, the leader of the personal guards in front, suddenly shouted: "The ship owner has arrived. Uncle Lu is here to pick us up."
The villagers of Tuntian Farm lined up neatly at the entrance of the village. They welcomed Yin Feng to come and inspect. They walked very energetically in goose steps. Yin Feng required the villagers to be the same as the escorts. They must train every day. They also practiced walking in the goose step and in formation. It is an indispensable item. Therefore, the mental outlook of these villagers is still good.
Lu Shitou led the way, explaining the current situation of Tuntian Manor along the way.
"Today, there are ten estates under the name A. The estate refers to the estate between Taiwan Port and Jingang. Nowadays, three-crop rice from Yazhou, Hainan, sweet potatoes and corn brought by the Francois and Hongmaoyi have been introduced. By the time the crops have begun to be fully sown, the problem now is still not enough manpower..."
"Are there not enough manpower?" Yin Feng frowned and asked, "The hungry people from Shandong who just arrived a few days ago have been assigned to you, haven't they?"
Lu Shitou shook his head repeatedly: "No. These people can't do it. They all came to the island half-dead from hunger and brought their families with them. I was busy settling their whole family and making sure they had enough to eat and drink. I didn't need anything else. It’s done. Moreover, these people are not adapted to the climate here. There are many people, old and young, who are sick. Where can I still work?”
Yin Feng comforted him: "Brother Lu, there is nothing we can do about it. We have traveled a long distance and crossed the sea to Taiwan. You have to let the folks in the north take a rest."
The heads of manors from all over the country came here. They gathered together to listen to Yin Feng's instructions. Yin Feng was now very used to doing this.
"Brothers, the village leaders are all brothers who own shares in the company. I will not say polite words; now, the only mission of our Department of Agriculture and Reclamation is to produce food with all our strength. Whether it is rice, corn, or sweet potatoes, we must produce it in large quantities. Next year .Our Chinese United Company’s troops will fight back to Manila. No one there will supply you with food. Therefore, we must do our best to hoard food..."
Yin Feng was talking happily when he was talking happily. Suddenly, a fast horse came flying on the road in the direction of Taiwan Port. The sound of horse hooves resounded around him. A messenger from the Military Intelligence Department ran out of breath. Panting, he came to Yin Feng. He jumped off his horse and knelt down on one knee in front of Yin Feng: "Inform the owner. There is a fishing boat going out to sea for fishing. The warship Gan La is found on the sea in the southernmost part of Taiwan Island."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
"How many battleships?" Yin Feng asked hurriedly: "How many people are there."
The messenger took a breath and said: "The fishing boat is the boat of the South Australian fishermen. They only said that they saw a particularly large warship and two small sailing ships. How many Spaniards would there be? They were too far away to figure out."
Yin Feng nodded: "Okay, Ji Zai. You go to Yingang immediately. Inform Mai Dahai to send all the warships to Taiwan Port. Don't let the Feizi warship go out. Hide in the port and don't let the relevant people discover it. Also. Inform Zhao Tie to assemble the infantry and prepare for battle."
He turned around and found Li Lihua's face at the end of the crowd. He smiled helplessly at her.
Lu Shitou saw Yin Feng's eyes keenly. He was secretly amused. He stepped forward and said, "Ship owner, do we, the team of guards and villagers, also need to be mobilized?"
Yin Feng shook his head: "That's not necessary. There are only a few hundred Guanlu people who can be dealt with by the infantry. I'm worried about what the hell they want to do."