Zhou Lei went to Datong with a message from home: "Qianxiang, the family has assigned us a task again." ”

Wang Qianxiang listened to Zhou Lei's relay, his face was full of reluctance: "Zhou Lei, what do you say the family thinks, let us provoke the relationship between Huang Taiji and Dolgon through Jin Shang." What can we do, we can't just tell them that you go and talk to Huang Taiji, just say that Dolgon wants to rebel, this matter is too difficult. ”

Zhou Lei was amused by Wang Qianxiang: "Qianxiang, how is your business with the Jin merchants here, in addition to selling them tobacco, do you sell more other materials?" ”

"It's okay." Wang Qianxiang replied, "Those Jin merchants now want everything, although we have warned them that they are not allowed to send supplies to the Manchus except for tobacco, but we can't afford to see this matter." A few days ago, someone from their side ordered another batch of goods. ”

"Let's do this." Zhou Lei said the way he thought of on the road, "Their batch of goods will be reduced by two-thirds and only one-third will be sent." ”

"Why?" Wang Qianxiang didn't understand, "Everyone is paying in advance." ”

"The money is withheld, and the goods are less." Zhou Lei explained, "They will definitely ask why there are fewer deliveries, and let's say that North Korea has placed a large order, and most of our goods have been shipped to North Korea." I can tell them that the DPRK is currently expanding its military and has ordered a large number of firearms, and we don't have the manpower to produce anything else. Do you think those Jin merchants can't get the goods they ordered, and they can give up? There is no need for us to do anything, and the news will soon reach Huang Taiji's ears. ”

Wang Qianxiang pondered for a while: "I don't think it's very reliable, not all the Jin merchants are fools, but there are also smart people." Our Yulin Bay will do business with North Korea, and we still sell firearms, and they shouldn't believe it. ”

"I've thought about this question too, so I'll just say that we've been deceived." Zhou Lei explained, "Let's just say that it was an order placed by Westerners, but it was actually resold to North Korea, and those Jin Chamber of Commerce believed, they also knew about our business with Westerners." ”

Wang Qianxiang thought about it for a while and felt that there should be no problem. Anyway, the matter of separating Huang Taiji and Dolgon is not a big deal, and Wang Qianxiang, who can't do it, doesn't care about it.

"Then do as you say, I'll arrange it." After Wang Qianxiang finished speaking, he asked, "How are you doing lately, nothing happened?" ”

Zhou Lei smiled: "Something really happened." In addition to telling you this meaning of my family, I will also invite you to visit my Yulin Fort. ”

"What's wrong with you?" Wang Qianxiang was a little nervous, "Why do you want me to go to Yulinbao?" ”

"Because I'm getting married." Zhou Lei smiled, "I have already proposed, and the wedding will be held in a few days." You can arrange to go back with me to my wedding. ”

"You can do it." Wang Qianxiang punched Zhou Lei, "It's really all-encompassing." ”

"Don't, don't, don't talk nonsense. How could I do that. ”

Tao Min originally planned to return to Nampo for a few days and then rush back to Tsushima Island, but he stayed for a month when he returned. Dolgon not only asked Tao Min to accompany Manchu Korea to go around to see the situation of land reform in Korea, but also asked a lot about Huang Taiji.

Tao Min guessed Dolgon's thoughts, but he didn't tell Dolgon that Huang Taiji would suddenly die in Shengjing, but just praised Dolgon's young talent and would definitely make a difference in the future.

Tao Min has his own plans, Dolgon is still too young, if he breaks with Huang Taiji now, then those Manchu princes, like Dai Shan, Jierharang, and Haoge, will never stand on Dolgon's side. His main opponent is still Yulin Bay, and it is better to use the power of Huang Taiji at present.

However, Tao Min also conveyed a message to Dolgon from the side that no matter what happens in Shengjing, North Korea will always stand with Dolgon. This time, Huang Taiji asked Dolgon to come to North Korea with two red flags, and everyone understood what was going on, but Tao Min didn't say it explicitly, and as for whether Dolgon could understand what he meant, Tao Min didn't care anymore.

Tao Min always remembered Tsushima Island, and after accompanying Dolgon around North Korea, Tao Min explained a few more words, leaving Dolgon to return to Tsushima by himself.

He Jiong, dressed as a North Korean peasant, lives in a small village outside Nampo. He Jiong's statement to the locals was that he was a native of the Ming Dynasty, and because of the rebellion, he couldn't survive in the Ming Dynasty, so he was exiled to North Korea, hoping to eat here. He Jiong didn't go directly to the Nanpu Barracks because he didn't know what Cobra's current public identity was, although Gao Chen said that the surname He next to Tao Gong might be Cobra, but He Jiong couldn't ask you one by one if your surname was He. Besides, He Jiong hasn't seen a cobra for many years, and I don't know if his appearance has changed. He Jiong's plan was to settle down here first, and slowly sneak into the barracks to find it. So at present, He Jiong lives in this small village, helping people to work part-time jobs every day to make a living.

This morning, He Jiong had nothing to do, he had been here for almost ten days but had not been able to find a chance to go to the barracks, He Jiong's heart was a little anxious, and he walked around the village alone.

"The one with the surname Ho." Someone patted He Jiong from behind, and He Jiong looked back and saw that a villager called out to him.

"Brother Kim." He Jiong knew that this North Korean was surnamed Jin and had worked for his family, but He Jiong couldn't understand Korean.

"Over there, the barracks, they want to find someone to work, take care of food and housing, and wages, do you want to go?" The villager, surnamed Kim, pointed to several people in the distance wearing the uniforms of the North Korean New Army, and said to He Jiong as he gestured.

He Jiong listened to it for a long time, and finally understood what was going on, and he was secretly happy in his heart, and nodded to the villagers again and again: "Thank you, Brother Jin, I'll go, of course I have to go to eat and live." ”

The villagers brought He Jiong to the soldiers: "This person is from the Ming Dynasty, and he is willing to work for you when he has fled here, but he can't speak Korean." ”

"Go over there and wait, and then you'll be gone." The soldier didn't ask He Jiong in detail, and said to the villagers, "It's okay if you don't know Korean, there are people in the barracks who can speak Ming Chinese." Our Mr. He, like him, came from the Ming Dynasty. ”

He Jiong was taken to the Nanpu barracks, and this time the barracks recruited people to work to strengthen the defense of Nanpu. When Tao Min returned to Tsushima Island, he explained to Dolgon and Ji Tonghai that the Ming Dynasty was likely to attack Nanpu from Dengzhou, so it was necessary to seize the time to strengthen the defenses.

He Jiong worked in the barracks for two days, but he didn't see Ji Tonghai, not even a person surnamed He. He Jiong's heart was a little anxious, could it be that Gao Chen guessed wrong.

Ji Tonghai didn't go out in the past two days, but secretly drew a defense map of Nanpu in his room. During the construction of Tsushima Castle, Totoshi also made major changes to the defense of Nampura and added several hidden forts. Ji Tonghai has always wanted to send this situation out, but he has never found a chance.

Today's sun is very good, Ji Tonghai finally started to walk around the barracks with his hands behind his back, and if he doesn't go out again, he will not only suffocate himself, but I am afraid that it will also arouse the suspicion of others.

Ji Tonghai turned slowly, watching the newly recruited North Koreans carry the stones. Suddenly Ji Tonghai stopped, why is that person so familiar?

In fact, Ji Tonghai recognized him at first sight, he was He Jiong. Although Ji Tonghai didn't meet He Jiong many times when he was in Yulin Bay, this was his boss, and Ji Tonghai still didn't forget He Jiong's appearance.

It's just that Ji Tonghai beat a drum in his heart, why did He Jiong suddenly appear here. Could it be that Yulinwan wanted to take the initiative to contact him, or something else happened, or did He Jiong defect?

Ji Tonghai called a soldier in charge of recruitment, pointed at He Jiong and asked, "That person doesn't look like a North Korean, where did you hire it?" ”

"Back to Mr. He." The soldier replied, "That man is from the Ming Dynasty, and he has been exiled to our Korea, and he has nowhere to go now, so he came to work with us." ”

He Jiong also noticed Ji Tonghai at this time, but He Jiong was not sure, although he looked like a cobra, the change was indeed big. He Jiong was still working with his head down, and the corner of his eye kept glancing at Ji Tonghai.

Ji Tonghai decided to take a risk and recognize He Jiong first. Even if He Jiong really defected from Yulin Bay and took refuge in the Manchu Qing Dynasty, then he should not be able to speak Manchu and Korean, and his chances of victory are still very good.

Ji Tonghai slowly walked in front of He Jiong and asked in Chinese, "You are from the Ming Dynasty?" Keep your head up. ”

He Jiong stopped what he was doing and looked at Ji Tonghai with his head raised. Ji Tonghai suddenly became excited: "You, you are the third brother?" I'm He Tong. Third brother, don't you recognize the second brother? ”

He Jiong grabbed Ji Tonghai's hand: "Second brother, it's really you, second brother, why are you also in North Korea?" ”

The North Koreans and North Korean soldiers working around didn't know what would make this Mr. He so excited, they stopped what they were doing and looked at the two of them.

Ji Tonghai pulled He Jiong: "It's hard to say." Let's go, third brother, go to me and sit down first, and the second brother will talk to you well. ”