Thang Long Mansion and Jinpu went to Yulin Bay at once this time, and thousands of people went to Yulin Bay. Jiang Beiming www.biquge.info who is willing to go to Yulin Bay to work, will receive a settling-in allowance of 5 taels of silver per person, and a monthly salary of no less than 5 yuan. In just half a month, as many as three or four thousand people signed up. Mu Suide hired 20 large ships, escorted by warships, and pulled all these Annam and traversers back to Yulin Bay.

Because he wanted to go back to Guangzhou to discuss the marriage of Yao Chun and Sun Tianhao with Master Yao, Yao Han returned to Yulin Bay, and Zhao Zhiruo also came back with him. The affairs of Thang Long Mansion were all handed over to Mu Suide, and the new army of Annam was once again handed over to the Ming Dynasty officers, but fortunately, this time only 2 companies remained. Lin Zhaolong and others from Jinpu also returned to Yulin Bay by boat, and the Jinpu barracks were also thrown to the Ming Dynasty officers. However, Brother Pulian was not so easy, after Wang Zhaoxing conveyed Zheng Zhilong's affairs and the meaning of his family to the traversers, none of these traversers did not want to go back. In the end, Li Fuqiang made a bold decision and appointed Ye Zhan as the supreme military commander of Priango during the special period, and was fully responsible for all military affairs of Priango during the Spring Festival. Ye Yan hesitated again and again, and finally decided to stay in Brother Prian with the patrol to help Ye Zhan.

The people of the Ming Dynasty in the entire Yulin Bay were busy preparing for the New Year, and there were only more than 300 traversers who had no idea of having another lively time. Zheng Zhilong's order has multiplied the workload of these people, and even the rich idlers who originally carried cages and birds have been forcibly recalled by the committee, and they have to start contributing more or less.

On the night of Chinese New Year's Eve, Roche opened a table of Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, but he sat on the side and secretly cried. Years ago, Ye Sunquan, Wu Chengzong and Sister-in-law Wu were the first to move into the villa. But now, there are only 5 people in the restaurant that can accommodate more than a dozen people, and Ye Yan and Ye Zhan have not returned.

"Okay, don't cry for the New Year." After Ye Sunquan finished speaking, he poured a glass of wine into his mouth.

"What a year this is?" Roche sobbed and said, "The eldest and the second, none of them have come back, and I don't know if they have anyone to take care of them in Annan, and whether they can have a hot meal." ”

"What's the use of you just crying, isn't this also something that can't be helped." Ye Sunquan drank another glass, "Besides, the two children have come back with money for the family, and the old men have said that the children will be given a holiday after the New Year, so you can't wait so many days?" ”

"Silver, silver, are you still short of silver?" Luo Shi poked Ye Sunquan's head with his finger, "Since I married into your Sun family, whether I am poor or rich, it is not our family together for the Chinese New Year." This year is good, but there are two missing at once. ”

"Mother, if the eldest brother and the second brother don't come back, we will accompany you." Ye San and Ye Mi said in unison.

"Mother, mother." The old and young who had just learned to speak kept calling their mother.

"Good, it's still you who are good, you know to accompany your mother." Roche wiped a handful of tears and took the three children into his arms.

"Old Ye, are you at home?" Someone suddenly shouted outside the house.

"Who?" Ye Sunquan wondered in his heart, it was not midnight yet, why did someone come to pay New Year's greetings.

Ye Sunquan opened the door, Lu Tianxiang, He Yun took Sun Jiayi, Xu Lang, Sun Tianhao, Cheng Yiyi, Zhao Zhiruo and a group of people stood outside the door.

"Master Lu, Master Sun, Master Xu。。。。。。" Ye Sunquan suddenly didn't know who to say hello to, and called out one by one.

"Old Ye, stop screaming." Xu Lang shouted, "We haven't eaten yet, how about a partner with you?" ”

"Come on, come in." Ye Sunquan's loud voice can be heard by the neighbors, "Child, hurry up and get a few more dishes, the old man is going to celebrate the New Year at our house." ”

The committee just made a decision this morning that since a large number of soldiers stationed in Vietnam have not been able to return for the Chinese New Year, all the travelers will have to go door-to-door to visit and offer condolences. Lu Tianxiang, Xu Lang and others were busy for a day, and the water and rice did not stick to their teeth, so everyone discussed, and simply went to the last Yesun family to eat. Ye Yan and Ye Zhan couldn't come back, and it is estimated that Ye Sunquan will not feel too good in his heart.

Roche basically took out all the New Year's goods prepared at home, and the plates were stacked on a full table.

"Sister-in-law, I'll help you." Cheng Yiyi rolled up her sleeves and was about to do it.

"No, no." Luo was so frightened that he hurriedly pressed Cheng Yiyi back into the chair, "How can I let you do it, I'll do it myself." ”

"Jiayi, you go and help your aunt." Sun Tianhao said to Sun Jiayi.

"Okay." Sun Jiayi said yes and went into the kitchen.

Roche was done with his work, and he was going to the kitchen with a few children to eat.

"Sister-in-law, there is no reason why you have to leave when we come." Cheng Yiyi pulled Luo Che, "Today is Chinese New Year's Eve, we disturbed your family, let's eat together." ”

"This line, this line." Luo hurriedly excused himself, his eyes constantly looking at Ye Sunquan.

"Mrs. Ye, you can eat together." Lu Tianxiang persuaded, "We will toast Mrs. Ye a few glasses of wine in a while, and thank Mrs. Ye for cultivating such a good child for Yulin Bay." ”

"Since Master Lu also said so, let's eat together." Ye Sunquan knew that if he was polite, he would make it.

Everyone sat down one after another, and Ye Sunquan took his wine glass, wanting to speak but didn't dare to say it.

Lu Tianxiang saw Ye Sunquan's restrained appearance and said with a smile: "Old Ye, this is your own home, you are the master, we are the guests, the master will say a few words first." ”

"Yes, yes, master first." Everyone said.

"Master Lu, masters." Ye Sunquan has seen more in the past few years, and he is not so nervous, "My Ye Sunquan has cultivated the blessings of several lifetimes, and I can come to this Yulin Bay, thanks to the love of the old man, I have also settled here, and now I eat well and live well." This glass of wine, I salute all the masters, and wish them a good New Year and all the best. ”

"Okay, old leaf." Sun Tianhao picked up the wine glass and touched it first, "That's a good point, I also wish you a happy family and a happy New Year." ”

Everyone drank the wine in the cup one after another, and Xu Lang raised the glass again: "Mrs. Ye, this glass of wine is for me to honor Mrs. Ye alone on behalf of our committee, and thank Mrs. Ye for cultivating two such excellent children." Ye Yan and Ye Zhan are not only the pride of the Ye family, but also the pride of our Yulin Bay. ”

After Xu Lang finished speaking, he directly drank the wine in the glass, and Luo held the wine glass, not knowing what to say.

"Mr. Xu." Ye San shouted first, "Can you change my name too?" ”

"Why do you have to change your name?" Sun Jiayi smiled, "Ye San, Ye San, isn't this very good." ”

"My eldest brother and second brother have changed their names, and I will be 12 years old for the New Year, so I can't be called Ye San anymore."

"Then what do you want to call it?" Sun Jiayi asked, "Don't you admire your second brother the most, and you have always wanted to be a soldier, so you can simply call Ye Bing." ”

"Sister Jiayi, I don't want to be a soldier anymore."

"Why?" Everyone was stunned when they heard Ye San's words.

"I want to be like Mr. Xu and Mr. Lin."

"Okay, Ye San, have ambition." Lu Tianxiang nodded approvingly, "Since you have such great ambitions, how about I give you a name?" ”

"Thank you, Master Lu." Ye Sun Quan was overjoyed, "San'er, hurry up and thank Master Lu." ”

Lu Tianxiang waved his hand, thought for a while and said, "I think your name is Ye Li." I hope you can remember that to read is to be a saint and to establish a holy word. Virtue, meritorious service, and speech. Establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a life for the people, continue to learn for the saints, and open peace for all generations. ”

"Ye Li." Sun Jiayi pointed at Ye Li and smiled, "Grandpa's name is good, Ye Li, Ye Li." ”

"Sister Jiayi." Ye Li suddenly shouted, "When can you be my sister-in-law." ”

"You." Sun Jiayi blushed, lowered her head and said nothing.

"Jiayi." Xu Lang asked, "It just so happens that your grandparents are here today, and your brother is also here, so let's ask you a question, do you like Ye Yan or not?" ”

Sun Jiayi's head lowered even deeper.

"Jiayi." Cheng Yiyi took Sun Jiayi's hand, "Let's shake our heads, don't we nod our heads, Ye Yan is also 17, you are also 15, if you want, nod your head, this matter is settled." ”

Sun Jiayi nodded slightly after a long pause, got up and ran into the back room.

"Hahahaha." Lu Tianxiang raised his wine glass and said with a smile, "Old Ye, Mrs. Ye, congratulations to the two of you." ”

"Rejoice, rejoice." Ye Sunquan was already so happy that he couldn't keep his mouth shut.

"Old Ye, Mrs. Ye, there is something I have to say in front." He Yun said suddenly, "Although Jiayi will be 15 after the New Year, she has not graduated from the academy yet, although the two children have their hearts, our elders have no opinions, but if you really want to get married, you have to wait for 1 year later, Jiayi will graduate, I don't know if the two agree?" ”

"Agreed, agreed." Luo hurriedly responded, "Old lady, what do you say, how do you calculate." ”

Time is not waiting, on the second day of the Lunar New Year, the first crossing conference of Chongzhen's five years was held.

The whole conference revolved around two topics, the order and the DPRK.

Basically, no one disagreed on the issue of the order, after all, it was 5 million taels of silver. Qiu Peng's shipyard has nearly 3,000 workers, and various raw materials have been transported into Yulin Bay one after another. The drawings for John's new design of the battleship have been finalized and are waiting for the construction to begin later in the year. Shen Daxing's arsenal has also been prepared, as soon as Zheng Zhilong's copper arrives, it will be ready to start work immediately.

Xu Lang and Jiang Beiming's joint proposal to march into Korea and Dengju once again caused considerable controversy. At present, the Vietnamese side has just started, there is still a lot of work to do, and Yulin Bay has to put all its energy on orders. Besides, how to pass through the Taiwan Strait is also a question, and who knows whether Zheng Zhilong agrees or not.

But Zeng Guangxian and Han Wantao showed great enthusiasm for the proposal, and the two of them rarely stood in a trench with Xu Lang and went separately to lobby most of the military figures. In the end, the Congress made a compromise decision on this proposal and re-established the division of labor for the entire army.

Chiang Bei Minh continued to serve as governor of the Governor's Office of Annam Kimpu, but remained in Thang Long and set about forming a new independent regiment to continue recruiting troops in Vietnam. A newly established third independent regiment was stationed in Jinpu, and the head of the regiment was temporarily concurrently served by Lin Zhaolong. Then a Governor's Office of Priango and a Dispatch Force Headquarters in Prianggo were established, with Li Fuqiang as the Governor and Commander. All the troops stationed in Annam were under the control of Jiang Beiming.

Yulinwan will authorize the Military Commission to form a special mixed brigade of the Yulin Army, with Han Wantao as the brigade commander and Zeng Guangxian as the deputy brigade commander, both of whom have been promoted to colonels. The number of the entire mixed brigade was determined to be between 5,000 and 6,000, and the mixed brigade had priority in deploying any military personnel except Jiang Beiming, Li Fuqiang, and Lin Zhaolong. As for when this mixed brigade can be established and when it can officially start the northward operation, the crossing conference has carte blanche entrusted to Han Wantao and Zeng Guangxian, whether it can be done or not depends on the ability of the two people.

At the same time, the crossing conference officially decided to establish the Western Corps.

On the night of the passage of the bill, Han Wantao and Zeng Guangxian hosted an unprecedented banquet for Xu Lang at the Yulin Bay Hotel, and brought all the members of the military committee and most of the military traversers to accompany them.

"Xu Lang." Han Wantao held the wine glass but suddenly didn't know what to say, thought for a long time, tilted his neck and poured a glass of wine into his mouth, "Don't say anything, it's all in the wine." ”

Han Wantao's actions caused a burst of good-natured laughter from the people present, and Zeng Guangxian also raised his glass: "Xu Lang, this time we can stand together, to be honest, I think it's really not easy, don't say anything else, I salute you, there are still many questions to ask you about going north." ”

"It's all for Yulin Bay, let's call him over for the past. Here, cheers. Xu Lang finished drinking and raised his glass to Zhang Guodong: "Chairman Zhang, I have to give you an opinion." You said that now we have 2 commanders, 1 brigade commander, and 1 deputy brigade commander in Yulin Bay, but why don't we even have a general now, can we consider setting up a brigadier general or major general rank? ”