When Zhou Keshan, Zhao Bin, and Wang Erbai left, Guo Ning sighed with satisfaction, leaned back on the chair, and stretched.
If you want to gain a foothold in troubled times, one of the most important conditions is that you must not be bookish or mentally obsessive. That kind of person will die in seconds if caught in the turbulent waves, but the key generals under Guo Ning are all bloody.
Those who have worked hard in the sea know that the overall situation is of paramount importance, and their nerves have long been tempered like steel.
Guo Ning is relatively self-disciplined and has a bottom line, but when he retreated from Changzhou to Tanglu in Anzhou, he fought constantly every day, and everyone was red-eyed. Many times he killed people other than the Mongolian army, and occasionally he even robbed
The food and materials needed for the march cannot be obtained by talking to He Qiqi.
Did he keep his hands along the way? It can only be said that he tried to keep his hands as much as possible when conditions permitted.
Can he guarantee that he has not done anything wrong or killed indiscriminately? Actually, he cannot.
Another example is Jing'an Min, Monk Luo and Li Ting, who seem to be the biggest leaders in the army. Because they were the most powerful leaders of the defeated troops in Hebei back then. How did this power come about? Is it because of being gentle and courteous? Of course not. They
His reputation, power, and even his own life, and the food and drink of his subordinates all came from swords and guns, and everything was stained with blood.
The same is true for Zhao Bin. This old soldier became ruthless earlier than Guo Ning and others.
In those years, the central court was in chaos, and the care along the northern border trench was less than one day. The soldiers even sold horses and ancestral armor in exchange for food. Zhao Bin had a large family to support, and his family was not rich.
, I can only go to Luocao and become a thief. Fortunately, although I have never helped the poor, most of the people who robbed are the rich.
But sometimes the imperial court sent troops to suppress the bandits, and reconnaissance cavalry came out in all directions, and Zhao Bin was trapped again. The result was that the two sides turned against each other and a fight broke out. Anyway, the lives of people on the border are as light as grass. Whoever dies is the same. Zhao Bin kills people.
After being silenced, Shi Shiran can still return to Wuyue Camp to serve as a soldier.
In those years, along the Wushabao Great Wall, there was such an indiscriminate situation between soldiers and bandits. Guo Ning knew it early on. However, if it weren't for Zhao Bin, he would have been too lazy to mention it.
Tens of thousands of Han, Khitan, and Bohai people were scattered along the border trenches. They were struggling with food and clothing. The court wanted them to fight without giving them any benefits. It was already clear what the outcome would be.
It is said that armed with a sharp blade, a murderous intention arises. Isn't this the case for the warriors of Northern Xinjiang?
Guo Ning has been reading some books recently and feels that if Mongolia had not risen too quickly, the armies of the Northern Xinjiang might have swept across the Central Plains, just like the rebellion in the six towns of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Now there is no need to worry about the rebellion in the six towns.
, no less than one hundred thousand soldiers and craftsmen in northern Xinjiang have been carried to the grassland, forcefully giving the Mongolian army more power. This is ten times more terrifying than the rebellion in the six towns!
At that time, the family that Zhao Bin wanted to save even if he was a horse thief had already died before the battle of Yehuling in the third year of Da'an. Guo Ning's family, Lu Han's family, and many soldiers' families had all died long ago.
Absolutely.
Guo Ning shook his head violently and continued to think about things at sea.
He wanted to reach out to the maritime trade routes of the Southern Song Dynasty. Naturally, he had done his homework and understood the hardships involved. Those maritime merchants regarded the laws of the two countries as nothing, so how could they act according to the rules? In this matter, the pros and cons of business only accounted for one third.
, and the other seven points are all determined by swords and guns! If it works, gold, mountains and silver seas will come in. If it doesn’t work, then don’t say anything. Zhao Bin and Zhou Keshan will probably feed the sharks in the sea.
So Guo Ning explained to Zhao Bin from the beginning that the selection of him was not necessarily based on his talent. Guo Ning just liked Zhao Bin's old-fashioned temperament, who dared to kill people and steal goods, and dared to turn against others and be ruthless, and eradicate the roots!
At this moment, Lu Han came from behind, pressed Guo Ning's shoulder, and said slightly angrily: "There are fewer and fewer old brothers in Changzhou. Old Zhao has lost half of his hand. How miserable? Just let him calm down."
Why don't you give him a few years of good life, marry a wife, and carry on the family line?"
Guo Ning thought for a moment and shook his head.
"We northern Xinjiang warriors all have similar temperaments. You hear us say that we want to live a peaceful life, but if we really want to live in peace and stability, we will get sick sooner or later. You see, Zhao Bin is a ruthless character, right? But
When he saw me today, he was so cowed! His energy and energy were gone! Can he live well? Can he live comfortably? It's better to give him a difficult task to do and let him do it as quickly as possible!"
Saying this, Guo Ning felt that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, as if he had asked Zhao Bin to die.
So he turned around and faced Lu Han, laughing and saying, "What do you think of my idea?"
"What do you think?" Lu Han asked confused.
"Hook!" Guo Ning raised his hand and said, "You must have heard what Zhao Bin and I said about the hook!"
Lu Han couldn't help laughing. She held Guo Ning's face and asked, "How old are you, Liulang? Can you be eight years old? Are you younger than Ah Shu?"
"What do you call this..." Guo Ning asked sternly: "Just tell me, is it so majestic or not? Is it scary?"
The couple slowly talked about other things, and at Sanshan Port, the conversation finally stopped that night.
With Yi La Chucai stationed at Sanshan Port, and several warriors from nearby forts suppressing them at any time, the merchants, who were once in chaos, finally came to a conclusion. So on the next day, the merchants elected someone who could represent them.
Five giant businessmen met face to face with Yilan Chucai.
At this time, Guo Ning also sent his subordinates to bring news, saying that he had prepared candidates to go to sea to perform, and he asked Chu Cai to arrange maritime merchants for cooperation. In about a few days, the two sides can formally negotiate.
This was a confidential matter and could not be disclosed openly. While negotiating with several large businessmen, Yi La Chucai sent people to look for him. Unexpectedly, his subordinates turned back and waited for him not long after leaving.
Yizai Chucai did not regard himself as a high official. He was exchanging cups and cups with the merchants, chatting and laughing happily. When he saw this, he excused himself and came out of the hall: "What do you say?"
The subordinate reported: "Judge, the Zhang Zihe and Zhang Shaodong you mentioned have boarded the boat and left the port this morning."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "What?" Yila Chucai frowned: "The business has just begun. Our big businessmen here, and Li Yun
The people are still on their way from Haicang Town. Why is this Zhang Zihe leaving? Is he leaving at this time? Didn’t he come here in vain? "
"I don't know about that." The subordinate said: "I asked many boatmen and the guards at the watchtower on Sanshan Island in the north of Sanshan Port. They all said that Zhang Zi and he boarded the boat early in the morning and left."
"Then what?" Yizai Chucai asked.
"What?"
"In Sanshan Port, there are a total of seventy-three large and small ships parked at the moment. With Zhang Zi and that one gone, are there any special movements in the other ships? How is the registration book written on the watchtower of Sanshan Island?"
The subordinate's forehead was sweating: "I'll go check it out immediately!"
Yi stabbed Chucai and waved his sleeves: "Go!"
He turned around, stroked his beard, and regained his cheerful look. He continued to return to the hall, chatting with the wealthy businessmen, and slowly tested each other.
When they came this time, the wealthy businessmen all heard that the internal affairs of Jin were not being repaired, that there were successive coups in the capital, and that there was a black Tatar invasion, and that the place was in chaos. They were a little happy, thinking that they could take the opportunity to lower the price of goods from the North.
, on the other hand, I was worried that the noble people in Zhongdu would not be able to survive on their own and would have no financial resources to continue doing business.
Unexpectedly, when we arrived at Laizhou, we found out that the three prefectures of Deng, Lai, and Ninghai were already under the command of Guo Ning and Guo Jiedu, and the Mongolian army had been repelled by Guo Jiedu. At this time, there was some commotion in various parts of Shandong, and the three states
But it is always stable, and even the Daxing Prefecture in Zhongdu in the north is as stable as Mount Tai. Not only does all business continue as usual, but it also needs to be done in a big way.
Those big businessmen were traveling in Mingzhou in the Song Dynasty. They could be regarded as powerful local figures, and all of them had extraordinary bearing. The literary style of the Song Dynasty was very prosperous, and two of these people had received scientific examinations.
When they went to Laizhou in the past, most of the local officials they met were rude and uncultured Jurchens. Now, the judge they saw at Ding Haijun was a Khitan who was deeply Chinese.
People who read books about sages will find it easier to talk and feel a little happier.
What's more, Yi Lai Chu Cai was tall, handsome, and had a beautiful beard. He was even more admired by everyone for his profound knowledge and ability to quote scriptures.
The two parties had a great time. Yi La Chucai made an appointment tomorrow for the two families to gather at Fushan and Lushan in the north of Laizhou City. They would also have a poetry and wine drinking ceremony to show their elegance.
After the guests left, the subordinate from before came again and said: "Judge, after Zhang Zihe's ship left the port, two more ships followed, both fast ships."
"Where is the boat going?"
"Going east."
He moved Chucai and thought deeply for a long time.
Two speedboats, haha. It is obvious that they are chasing people at sea and killing people. Starting from yesterday afternoon, the government has issued an order to strictly prohibit private fighting. How can these merchants have the courage and how can they do this?
necessary?
He thought, could it be that my contacts with Zhang Zihe became closer and my whereabouts were exposed?
Or maybe, alas, Zhang Zihe is a little younger after all, and a little cynical. Judging from his words in the past few days, he is quite disgusted with the Song Dynasty's cunning behavior, and he denounced the king for being mediocre and weak. Is it possible that he took it for granted?
Many taboo words were spoken out, causing anger and conflicts?
Yi Cai Chucai took out the talisman from his sleeve and handed it to his subordinates: "Take my talisman and go to the Recording Department of Laizhou immediately. Tell me that I will ask the Recording Department to assist me in private ports along the coast to inquire about a ship from Sanshan."
There are traces of the lucky ship coming from Hong Kong. The owner of the ship is a young man named Zhang Kai, and he should also be on the ship... If I find him, I will be of great use."
The subordinate held the talisman in both hands, took a few steps back, and galloped away on horseback.
He stabbed Chu Cai and called out: "Sincerity!"
Yang Chengzhi was on the side and heard the situation clearly. He immediately said: "It is only the beginning of March now, and the southeast monsoon is strong. It will be May no matter what. There will be more than a month left, even if this candidate is missing.
Well, we can still pick carefully. There are more than thirty large and small maritime merchants, but they are missing. If one is missing, we will not be able to eat hot meals."