was recognized by others, and Yuan Mingtong did not deny it, "How can the Han people make a big move this time?" How could you be so motivated by this robbery? This has never been done before, doesn't Lord Bingbu think it's strange? ”

"The chief general of the Han sailor is called Qin Wang, a well-known hawk in Dayan, who will be repaid for his popularity, and we didn't expect him to lose his temper so much for the sake of a few businessmen." Hirata Ohno was also a little depressed, Ping Qingsheng had always supported the robbery of past merchant ships, and he had never encountered any problems, who knew that he would meet Qin Wang, an outlier.

"For a few merchants?" Yuan Mingtong smiled meaningfully, "I also understand Qing Shengjun's character, and his methods are sometimes a bit harsh. Now that the matter has happened, Mingtong thinks it's better to solve it as soon as possible, and I think it's better to make peace with this matter. ”

"Peace?" Hirata Ono raised his eyebrows, he had never thought about this problem. The defeat of peace is undoubtedly begging, which is absolutely unacceptable to the arrogant Ping clan. But after seeing the combat power of the Akagi Sailor, he couldn't help but be a little moved.

"Impossible, how can the Ping clan of the Great Dongying Empire beg for peace from the enemy?" In front of his mortal enemy, he said with a strong face.

"Whatever you want." Yuan Mingtong picked up another piece of sashimi indifferently, "Anyway, if Mingtong is Mingtong, he will definitely talk to the enemy." Whether it is to make peace or find out, Mingtong must find out what the enemy is thinking. Lord Bing also said that for some businessmen, it is absolutely impossible to make such a big move, so what is Qin Forget going to do, it seems that the adults have not figured it out yet, so these words should be thanked for your hospitality this time. ”

Yuan Mingtong's words made Hirata Ohno suddenly realize, the two parties have been fighting for life and death for so long, and they don't seem to understand what the other party is for. If you don't understand the true intentions of the Akagi Naval Division, you will definitely not be able to guess the strategic direction of the Akagi Army, which is a taboo for soldiers.

"Okay, this official will talk to the Akagi Army to find out what they want." Hirata Ohno agreed, "But in the end, if things can't be violated, I wonder if Genji can send troops?" You also know that I can't stop them by relying on me alone. ”

"What good can we do with Genji?" Yuan Mingtong asked indifferently.

"Tell me about your conditions." Knowing that the greedy Genji would not send troops casually, Hirata Ohno was mentally prepared.

"We want Iwami Silver Mine." Yuan Mingtong said softly.

"Yaga!" Hearing this, Hirata Ohno slapped the table and stood up, "Gen Mingtong, you are too greedy. He pointed at Yuan Mingtong and scolded.

The Iwami Silver Mine, located in Shimane Prefecture in the San'in region of Japan, was discovered decades ago and has yet to be discovered. What is certain is that it is the largest silver mine in Dongying Kingdom, producing four or five million taels of silver every year. Dongying is rich in silver mines, and there are more than 100 large and small silver mines, and the output of those silver mines is not as large as a Iwami silver mine, which shows how big it is. It was precisely because of its firm control that Genji's strength was able to leap to become the biggest force in Toei. It has provided a steady source of money to the silver mines for decades, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the lifeblood of the Ping clan. Now Gen Mingtong wants to get his hands on it, but Hirata Ohno is naturally unwilling.

"In this case, then I, Genji, will not send a single soldier."

Gen Mingtong also said to death, although Genji also mastered dozens of large and small silver mines, but compared to Iwami silver mines, it was too far behind. A few decades ago, Ping's strength was not at all

It was Genji's opponent, and since Taira got the Iwami silver mine, Genji was no longer Taira's opponent. Genji's ups and downs have long coveted Iwami Silver Mine for a long time, and it is common sense that Genaki Tong, who is bent on showing his face in front of the family, wants to take the opportunity to come to Iwami Silver Mine.

"Yuan Mingtong, your appetite is too big. You have to think clearly, if our Taira is finished, you Genji must also be finished. Helping us is helping yourself. If you want to see the silver mine, you are delusional, it's a big deal that the official hires the entire Dongying ronin at a high price, and the official doesn't believe that he can't stop the Han sailor. Hirata Ohno said angrily.

"Ronin?" Yuan Mingtong laughed disdainfully, "If those ronins are useful, you won't lose this war." Lord Bingbu also knows that the only one who can help you in the whole of Toei is my Genji, so don't you think about it? ”

"Don't think about it, I want Iwami Silver Mine, unless there is no one left of my Ping clan." Ohno Hirata was unusually resolute.

"In this way, thirty years of mining rights." Knowing that Hirata Ohno would not agree, Genaki Tong took a step back, "As long as we have thirty years of independent mining rights, we Genji will send troops." ”

The independent mining right, that is, the Iwami silver mine for the next thirty years, is Genji's, and in this process, how Genji mines and excavates, Hei can't interfere in the slightest, even if all the silver is dug up in these thirty years, Taira can't say half a word. Of course, thirty years later, Genji had to return the silver mines to Hei unconditionally.

"Forget it, it seems that this time the official is looking for you in vain, Yuan Mingtong, the official thinks that Genji is the only one who understands you, and now it seems that you are nothing more than that." Hirata Ohno stood up directly, "In that case, let's wait to be broken by the Han people one by one." ”

"Twenty years." Seeing that Hirata Ohno was about to stand up and leave, Yuan Mingtong lowered the conditions again.

Hirata Ohno didn't stop for a moment, and reached out to open the door.

"Fifteen years, Lord Bingbe, this is the lowest price that can be accepted in the Genji family." Yuan Mingtong's eyes were slightly angry, but he still lowered the price, "If you still don't agree, then I really don't have any choice." You also said that Elder Genji is very old-fashioned, and if you don't give me enough benefits, what will I use to convince them. ”

Fifteen years of independent mining rights, Hirata Daino thought about it, and it was quite acceptable.

"Enjoy your beauty." After saying this, Hirata Ohno walked away without looking back, even if he agreed. Fifteen years of independent mining rights still makes him feel very distressed.

The basic characteristics of the ground structure of eastern Liaodong are the water surrounding the mountain ring and the fertile fields for thousands of miles, and the soil quality is mainly black soil. It is surrounded by the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea in the south, the Yalu River, the Tumen River, the Ussuri River and the Heilongjiang River in the east and north, and only the land boundary in the west. The inner side is the high mountains, middle mountains, low mountains and hills of the Great and Small Xing'an Mountains and the Changbai Mountains, and the central part is the vast Songliao Great Plain and the Bohai Sea Sag. The area of the plains in Northeast China is higher than that of the national plains, and the total area of the Liaodong Plain (including the Songnen Plain, the Liaohe Plain and the Sanjiang Plain), the Hulunbeigao Plain and the inter-mountain flat land is almost equal to the mountain area. The vast mountainous area is rich in forests, and human footprints rarely set foot in this rich land, and everywhere you look

It's a vast forest.

The winter in Liaodong lasts for half a year, and the coldest time is January, which is really the season that can freeze people to death. Heavy snow covers the mountains at the very least, often the doors are closed, and the heavy snow can bury the houses, such days

Qi out of the door is life-threatening, so Liaodong people are used to cat winter, like squirrels hiding in a warm room to spend the whole winter. Such bad weather is also the reason why the population of Liaodong is so small.

Even though it's already March, the weather isn't as cold as January, but it's still dripping into ice. Everything in the heavens and the earth is covered with snow, and it is difficult to move an inch. As far as the eye can see, within a hundred miles, the heavens and the earth are barren, and there are no human footprints. But in the depths of the snow-covered Taihang Mountain, there is a different scene.

In the countless mountain cols, there are actually densely covered wooden houses, and it is the evening season, and the chimneys of all houses are full of cooking smoke, full of life. Around the village, there were hundreds of men in heavy leather jackets holding sharp blades, staring vigilantly around. Looking at their faces, they are all Han Chinese. It is unimaginable that in Liaodong, which is controlled by the Khitans, there are places inhabited by Han people, and even have their own armed forces.

These people were the Han rebel army that gave the Khitans a headache, and this huge mountain col was where the headquarters was located. More than 50,000 people and 5,000 strong troops gathered here, which is the core of more than 100,000 rebellious Han people. The leader of this army is called Liu Wenxiu, and his name sounds very gentle, but he is an out-and-out rough man. It turned out to be just a Khitan nobleman's coachman, because he couldn't stand the oppression of the Khitans, he killed the Khitan nobleman's family in a fit of rage, and ran into Changbai Mountain to become a bandit. Thinking that people were righteous, they slowly gained a firm foothold in Changbai Mountain, and even annexed all the bandits in Changbai Mountain. As the Han slaves among the Khitan people continued to revolt, more and more Han people fled to Changbai Mountain to join him, and later he simply provoked the banner of rebellion against the Khitans, and clearly opposed the Khitans.

Over the years, they have fought dozens of battles with the Khitans, but because their strength is too weak, they have never been able to get any bargains from the Khitans, and they have not been able to achieve a climate after seven or eight years. With the arrival of one person, the situation changed completely.

This person is Bai Jingtang, since Qin forgot to let him go, Bai Jingtang took dozens of Mingyuetang's subordinates and officers in the Chicheng Army to find him directly. In addition to bringing him the support of 500,000 silver, it also brought the goodwill of the Akagi military. Qin Wang's reputation for killing 50,000 Khitan troops also spread to Liaodong, and Liu Wenxiu admired Qin Wang very much, and took refuge in the Chicheng military without thinking too much.

With the advice of Bai Jingtang, the Khitan Tong, and the support of countless weapons and materials in Chicheng, Liu Wenxiu really fought several beautiful battles. At one time, more than a dozen Khitan tribes were wiped out, and tens of thousands of Han slaves were rescued, and people with lofty ideals among the Han people in Liaodong rushed to hear the news, so that his strength grew rapidly. At its peak, there were 30,000 soldiers under his command and countless uprisings, which turned Liaodong upside down.

However, his good days soon disappeared with the attention of the Khitan court to him, especially after the king of the North Courtyard sent Ye Lufeng to lead the reinforcements to arrive, Liu Wenxiu never won in front of those elite North Courtyard cavalry, and his strength was lost by half before he finally escaped to Changbai Mountain, and since then he has no more power to attack, so he can only work hard in Changbai Mountain. Fortunately, relying on the rugged and steep terrain of Changbai Mountain, it was not wiped out by Ye Lufeng in one fell swoop.

What's even more troublesome is that with the large-scale war between the Chicheng Water Division and the Dongying Water Division, the supplies of Chicheng have never been transported at all, and the rebel army shrunk in the Changbai Mountain can only sit and eat empty, and in March, almost to the point of exhaustion, Liu Wenxiu also sent a lot of messengers to Chicheng to send letters, but there has been no news.