The two divisions of the New First Army returned to Jinpu in two days, and after communicating with each other, Xu Lang immediately wrote a letter and made a detailed report on the changes that had taken place on the Vietnamese side. Han Wantao was worried that he couldn't understand what was said in the letter, and he couldn't do anything now anyway, so he could only wait for news from home, so Han Wantao asked Xu Lang to return to Yulin Bay in person with the letter.

Originally, Xu Lang thought that he would have to go back after a few months when he came to Vietnam this time, but he didn't expect that this time it would be good, just after more than half a month, on the twelfth day of the first month, Xu Lang returned to Yulin Bay.

It is not possible for Xu Lang to bring back the news if it is not made public to the traversers, because the chief of staff of the new First Army will come back in half a month, and everyone will guess that something must have happened in Vietnam.

The temporary crossing meeting was held, and the news of the setback of the new First Army in Vietnam shocked the entire crossing conference, and various voices flew to Xu Lang from all directions.

Xu Lang made a detailed report to the crossing conference on his several ideas and possible consequences, and the crossing conference could not come up with a resolution after arguing for a day. In the end, Qin Songwang announced the adjournment of the meeting and continued the discussion tomorrow.

Xu Lang returned home, Cheng Yiyi and Zhao Zhiruo were very excited about Xu Lang's unexpected return, and Zhao Zhiruo specially made a table of dishes to entertain Xu Lang.

Xu Lang asked Cheng Yiyi to invite Ye Yan, Sun Jiayi and Bihe over, and Ye Zhan still had to talk to them about his affairs in Vietnam.

Xu Lang didn't say anything about Ye Zhan's siege in Vietnam, but only said that Ye Zhan is stationed in Jinpu now, and it is not certain when he will come back, it depends on the entire arrangement of Yulin Bay.

Although Bihe was a little worried in her heart, she didn't show it. Cheng Yiyi left Ye Yan and a few others to have dinner at home, and after eating, Ye Yan and the others went back to the next door, and everyone went back to their own houses, and Lu Tianxiang took a pot of tea and sat in the courtyard by himself.

Xu Lang took a coat and put it on Lu Tianxiang: "It's still Lu Lao who knows me." ”

Lu Tianxiang smiled: "I'm old, and I don't have the energy to say anything at the conference." ”

Xu Lang smiled: "Old Lu, there are some things that you still have to be at the helm. ”

Lu Tianxiang is no longer polite: "I have carefully read all the suggestions you put forward, and I will not express my opinion on which one to adopt." However, I will make a proposal tomorrow with the General Assembly that this matter be completely decided by the Military Commission, and that it would be better for the Military Commission to handle military matters. ”

Xu Lang understood what Lu Tianxiang meant, most of the people in the Crossing Conference actually didn't have any ideas, if this matter was decided by the Crossing Conference, then it might be quarreled for a few more days. It's okay to argue for a few more days, but the decision to cross the convention is likely to be wrong, and that would delay the big thing.

But Xu Lang felt that it was not appropriate: "Old Lu, this is a bit unruly. ”

"Now it's a race against Tao Min and the Manchu Qing." Lu Tianxiang said, "After this matter is dealt with first, when you return to Vietnam, I will find Shi Xianyang and Zhang Guodong, and we should change some things." ”

Xu Lang was a little surprised: "Old Lu, what do you want to change, how do you change it?" ”

Lu Tianxiang smiled: "It's not that I want to change anything, but the situation is forcing it." The fact that everything major is decided by the General Assembly guarantees a certain degree of democracy, but it is not efficient. What's more, there are no constraints, and it is easy to make decisions without professionals. ”

Xu Lang knew that Lu Tianxiang was telling the truth, and Shi Xianyang had told him many times, hoping to change the system of Yulin Bay. On the one hand, the Military Commission will be independent, and all military issues will be handled by the Military Commission. On the other hand, there is a real separation of powers, and the General Assembly exists only as a legislative body.

But Xu Lang knew that this was too difficult.

Xu Lang chatted with Lu Tianxiang for a while, and seeing that the old man was a little tired, Xu Lang hurriedly called Cheng Yiyi out and sent Lu Tianxiang back to the bedroom to rest.

Xu Lang and Cheng Yiyi also returned to the bedroom: "Yiyi, when I am not at home for a while, you and Zhiruo pay more attention to Lu Lao's body, I see that the old man's body is getting worse and worse now." ”

"I know." Cheng Yiyi replied, "After all, it's seventy, and the conditions here can't catch up with our homeland, no matter how you say it, I'll pay attention." ”

"I'm still not at ease." Xu Lang thought about it again, "I'll find a time to talk to Ouyang, and find a doctor to check Lu Lao's body regularly, so that it can be safer." ”

Cheng Yiyi knew that the current physical examination was basically useless, but it was better than nothing, which could be regarded as a kind of psychological comfort, and she didn't say anything.

Zhao Zhiruo suddenly said on the side: "Xu Lang, Sister Yiyi, in fact, there are many ways to maintain health. Lu Lao and Aunt He eat with us now, and they eat whatever we eat. The last time I went to the Qiong Fair, I saw some medicinal materials brought in from outside the customs, such as ginseng and deer antler velvet or something, and I heard that it was a great tonic. Can we buy some back and make it for the two old people separately every day, so that they can make up for it. ”

Xu Lang and Cheng Yiyi both felt that Zhao Zhiruo's method would work, Xu Lang said: "I'll go to Ouyang tomorrow and ask him what Lu Lao has to make up for first." But it's going to be hard for the two of you, and it's best for the two of you to make the daily supplements for the two old people, so I'm more assured. ”

Cheng Yiyi looked at her and Zhao Zhiruo's stomachs: "Try your best." ”

Xu Lang returned to Jinpu again, not only did he go back, but Shi Xianyang, Fan Qiuming, Zhang Guodong and Xia Yang also came to Jinpu together.

Lu Tianxiang's speech at the crossing conference was approved. The old man hadn't spoken at the crossing conference for a long time, because Lu Tianxiang now understood one thing more and more, no matter what the reason, as long as he spoke, there was basically no objection. But this time, Lu Tianxiang felt that it was no longer possible not to say it.

On the basis of Lu Tianxiang's proposal, a decision was made at the meeting, the general principles of the Annan landing plan remained unchanged, and the specific implementation measures were handed over to a special committee composed of nine members, including Zhang Guodong, Han Wantao, Zeng Guangxian, Li Fuqiang, Xu Lang, Shi Xianyang, Fan Qiuming, Xia Yang, and Wang Zhaoxing, to make the final decision.

Except for the four people in Vietnam, the five people at home agreed to Xu Lang's second suggestion after deliberation, negotiated with Zheng Jie, fully cooperated with Zheng Jie's attack on South Vietnam, and plundered the population in South Vietnam to supplement the Yulin army. As for whether he will turn his face with Zheng Ji again after defeating South Vietnam, Xu Lang's opinion is that he will definitely turn his face, but that will be said after Japan is settled.

Zhang Guodong, as the chairman of the special committee, relayed to Han Wantao and Zeng Guangxian the meaning of the family and the decision made by the five people in Jinpu. Han Wantao and Zeng Guangxian did not object, so seven of the nine people agreed to the change, and they did not need to consult Li Fuqiang and Wang Zhaoxing.

In the days when Xu Lang went back, Han Wantao strengthened Jinpu's defense, and there was no movement on Ruan Qi's side, and the two sides were in such a stalemate. It's just that all water and land transportation from Thang Long to Kimpu has been suspended.

He still has to negotiate with Zheng Jie, Zhang Guodong and other five people will go to see Ruan Qi as negotiators, and Han Wantao and Zeng Guangxian will stay in Jinpu. For safety, Han Wantao sent Lin Zhaolong's second division as an escort. Xiao Junzhe made a request and also wanted to follow Xu Lang to negotiate.

Xiao Junzhe saw the cruelty of the battlefield with his own eyes this time, although he did not personally participate in the battle, but the wailing and bloodshed of the wounded soldiers brought back deeply shocked this twenty-year-old child.

Xu Lang consulted Zhang Guodong and Han Wantao's opinions, and felt that there would be no danger with Xiao Junzhe, after all, there was still a division of Lin Zhaolong there. It would also be good to involve him in the negotiations, at least he would know the complexity of politics, not as simple as he thought, and that any political party would solve everything.

After a two-day trek, the 2nd Division came to the place of Chiai again. Xu Lang came to the front of the Vietnamese military camp with a cavalry battalion.

"Listen to the people inside." A soldier who could speak Vietnamese shouted, "We are the messengers of the Ming Dynasty, please ask your General Nguyen Qi to come out, my general has something to say." ”

After a while, the gate of the barracks opened, and Ruan Qi walked out of the barracks with people and came to Xu Lang.

"General Ruan Qi, I haven't seen you for many years, don't come unharmed." Xu Lang found that Ruan Qi was a little old.

Ruan Qi looked at Xu Lang: "General Xu, how can you press the border again today?" ”

"General, don't get me wrong." Xu Lang hurriedly explained, "I have no other intention to come this time, but I have not been able to help the king of the Qing capital to unify Annan for so many years, and I am really ashamed." Now we are ordered by the emperor to gather 20,000 soldiers, but in fact, we want to help the king of the Qing capital to conquer the Southern Dynasty in one go. Unexpectedly, there was a misunderstanding with the general, so that they attacked each other, which is actually something we don't want to see. ”

"General Xu said it well, but there is something unclear about the general, and I ask General Xu to teach me." Ruan Qi asked, "You have been waiting for my Dali Dynasty for several years, and every time my king wants to go south, you will push back and hold back, but I don't know why you are so active this time." ”

"General." Xu Lang took out a fold from his arms, "You and I have been friends for many years, and I won't hide it from you." There is a way that is useless, but it is okay to say it the other way around, and no one will do anything that is not beneficial. ”

Ruan Qi looked at Xu Lang stupidly, and Xu Lang smiled slightly: "We help the King of Qingdu to pacify the Ruan family's traitors, of course we need benefits." We don't say secret words, our requirements are clearly written on the fold, and we hope that the general will tell the prince. ”

Ruan Qi opened the fold and watched it for a while, but he was a little unconvinced: "You help me to quell the rebellion, I don't want land, I don't want gold and silver, just the rebels?" ”

"Exactly." Xu Lang replied, "The general also knows that my Ming Dynasty has been friendly with Annan for generations, and we don't want to have any friction with the King of Qingdu." Now the great trouble of the Ming Dynasty is the Tartar outside the Guan, and our dynasty has been fighting for many years, and the soldiers are miserable, so we only need the soldiers of the rebel army to fill in the ranks of our dynasty, and I hope the general understands. ”

Ruan Qi pondered for a moment: "This matter is not something that the general can decide, and I still need to invite my king." ”

"General, please." Xu Lang replied, "I just don't know if I'll wait here for the general's reply or go back to Jinpu to wait." ”

Ruan Qi's impression of Jiang Beiming and Xu Lang is still good: "You don't have to run around, just wait here." I don't think the general will have any ideas. ”

General Nguyen laughed. Xu Lang arched his hand, "I'm here to wait for the prince's reply." ”

This negotiation was unusually simple, and even Zhang Guodong was a little surprised by the simplicity of the negotiation. A few days later, Nguyen Qi brought back Zheng Jie's reply that the Yulin army could go to attack South Vietnam. However, the 20,000 troops could not go by land, they had to attack by water, and they had to attack Phu Xuan, the capital of South Vietnam, which was later known as Hue. Jinpu's garrison could not exceed 2,000, and there could not be a single soldier of the Yulin Army in Thang Long Mansion, and the Daming Chamber of Commerce and the security team were all disbanded immediately. As for Xu Lang's proposal to incorporate the South Vietnamese army, Zheng Jie's reply was that all the South Vietnamese troops would be handled by the North Vietnam first, and the North Vietnam would be handed over to the Yulin Army after the disposal was completed.

"It's just a bully clause." Shi Xianyang was the first to get angry, "They pick people first, so what should we do, do we want those who pick the rest of the old, weak, sick and disabled." ”

"That's right." Lin Zhaolong was also indignant, "Attacking Hue from Jinpu without taking the land route, how many ships do we have to use to transport 20,000 troops to Hue, how can this battle be fought." ”

"Don't make any noise." Xu Lang looked at Xiao Junzhe, who also participated in this meeting this time, "Junzhe, you have also seen the reply from the North Vietnamese side, what do you think?" ”

"Uncle Xu." Xiao Junzhe replied, "I think what Uncle Shi and Brother Lin said is right, we must not agree to this condition." ”

"I don't think I can say yes." Zhang Guodong said, "If we agree, we will really make wedding clothes for others." But Joon Chol, how should we reply to the North Vietnamese side? ”

"This." Xiao Junzhe was asked, "Uncle Zhang, I don't know." ”

Xu Lang and Zhang Guodong discussed it for a while, and felt that letting Xiao Junzhe participate in this meeting and let him experience what the political struggle was like would be beneficial not only to him, but also to the entire Yulin Bay. This is the oldest of the second generation, the leader, he knows the complexities of politics, and he can grow up as soon as possible, which is of great benefit to the next generation.

After Xu Lang made this suggestion to Zhang Guodong, he fell into a deep contradiction, cultivating a successor, cultivating his own successor, what an absurd thing, why should he fight the world must sit in the world. In the General Provisions of the East China Sea Pearl Convention, there is a sentence: "In order to ensure the happiness of eternal freedom for oneself and future generations, the East China Sea Pearl Convention and the Amendment to the East China Sea Pearl Convention are hereby enacted." This sentence was pulled down by Shi Xianyang from the later American Constitution, but whose descendants are the descendants of this, whether it is the descendants of these traversers or the descendants of the entire Ming Dynasty, or the descendants of the entire human race, Xu Lang is becoming more and more puzzled. 8)