Shi Luosheng is also worried about the lack of troops, and there are not many warships on Changxing Island, in addition to daily combat preparations, he also has to escort the merchant ships coming and going, so he can't transfer people from there.

The naval armies of Song and Yan had already taken a great political risk to come to help this time, and naturally it was impossible for them to stay in Naha to help defend the city.

Although the naval army of Shimokawa Island can be borrowed, their troops are not enough, and it is a drop in the bucket for ten warships to stay.

The only thing that can be counted on is the navy of Qi State, didn't he promise Jiang Huanyan to give them the right to use the military port for thirty years? Then they have to station their troops here, and now they have fifty warships here, so it is better to leave them behind this time.

Thinking of this, Shi Luosheng scratched his head and said to Jiang Huanyan: "Third brother, after you left, the strength of Naba City is indeed insufficient. If several major forces on the Ryukyu Islands fight together, Naha may not be able to hold it, and then your right to use the military port and the right to exempt from customs duties will also be gone, so it is better for you to stay in Naha for the time being, and don't go back to Jiaozhou yet. ”

Jiang Huanyan didn't think about it, and immediately vetoed: "No, according to the agreement, I am only responsible for helping you attack the city, but it does not include helping you defend the city, I have to bring the troops back tomorrow, there are still a lot of things waiting for me to go back and deal with it over there of the Great Qi Water Army." Besides, the warships brought out this time were all borrowed by me from the Nujiao Gang, and I have to return them, and the master doesn't speak, how can I let them stay here. ”

Shi Luosheng refused to let him go: "Third brother, don't try to lie to me, you have already resigned from the position of commander of the navy, how can you go back to deal with something." In addition, what is the relationship between Gang Leader Lu and you, isn't it your word to let them be stationed here? ”

"Third brother, think about it, if you stay in Naha, there will be a lot of battles to fight next, don't you like naval battles? It's more interesting to fight here than to go back and deduce the sand table with the Lu gang leader every day, right? Besides, haven't you always thought about the Japanese country, and staying here close to the Japanese country is also convenient for you to better observe them. ”

When it came to naval battles, Jiang Huanyan was a little moved, but she still shook her head sensibly: "No, my stay is equivalent to using the lives of my Great Qi soldiers to defend the city for you, which makes me unable to explain to them, unless you are willing to give more benefits, such as increasing the period for us from thirty years to one hundred years." ”

How could this Shi Luosheng agree, Naha City's current financial revenue mainly depends on trade taxes, of which Qi State's tax revenue accounts for a large part, if Qi really unifies the five countries in the future, then his trade tariffs will exceed the total tax revenue of Naha City.

How much money can these 30 years of tariff exemption save them? And without tariff protection, the price of their exported goods can be greatly reduced, which will impact the entire Naha trading market, and may even cause the financial bankruptcy of Naha Castle.

In addition, after the Qi State unified the five countries on the mainland, the next target must be overseas, and his own Naha City was a bridgehead to capture the East, and at that time the economy was choked, and Naha could only become a vassal of the Qi State.

Shi Luosheng said with a slight accusation: "Third brother, you are a soldier, why are you still bargaining like a business?" If I don't defend Naha, it won't be good for your Qi country, I can't withdraw to Changxing Island, if you still want to defeat Naha, where is there enough fifty warships, why don't you understand this account? ”

"Besides, the next ten years will also be crucial for you, although the country of Qi is now strong, but there are many places where you need to use silver, you have also seen the prosperity of Naha, you don't have to pay customs duties when you come here to trade, how much income can this bring you? Once Naha is lost, your losses will be great. ”

Jiang Huanyan did admit that what Shi Luosheng said made sense, but letting him stay, he always felt that he was helping Shi Luosheng work for free, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Just when Jiang Huanyan hesitated, Jiang Wan'er walked in, originally she came to say hello to Shi Luosheng, but seeing her third brother hesitating, she hurriedly asked the reason, and Shi Luosheng told the truth.

Jiang Wan'er pretended to be pitiful and said: "Third brother, you see how lively this Naha City is, it will not be too far from our Shangjing City." If you look at Changxing Island, it's a desert island. In Naha, others treat us as vassals, but on Choheung Island, others only treat us as pirates. Can you bear to be seen as a pirate? ”

Jiang Huanyan sighed: "That's it, don't say it, I promise you." When Jiang Huanyan saw Wan'er coming, she knew that she would definitely convince herself for Shi Luosheng, anyway, she would definitely be persuaded by her in the end, so it was better to agree from the beginning.

Jiang Wan'er was overjoyed and said: "Great, third brother, then I will stay with you, and I will not return to the capital for the time being." ”

Jiang Huanyan glanced at her: "Are you really staying with me?" I can't control you anyway, when you go back to Beijing in the future, see how your father punishes you? ”

Jiang Wan'er said with a smile: "My father won't punish me, don't look at the fierceness of his scolding, if you really see me, you won't have a temper." ”

Jiang Huanyan shook his head, and asked Shi Luosheng again: "Where is Takenaka Shigeji now?" How are you going to convince him? ”

Shi Luosheng said, "In two days, they will be able to return to Naha." Mr. Shi has also been persuading Shigeharu Takenaka these days, I heard that this person is loyal and righteous, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince him in a short time, so I will simply not persuade him to surrender, as long as he stays in Naha Castle and does not cause trouble for me, he can do whatever he wants. ”

Jiang Huanyan was stunned, and after thinking about it carefully, she felt that it made sense, since she couldn't convince others in a short time, why did she have to force it. If you annoy people, you won't have a chance in the future.

Two days later, Shi Luosheng hosted a banquet in the city lord's mansion for Takenaka Shigeji, who had just returned to the city, during the banquet, Shi Luosheng raised his wine glass and said to Takenaka Shigeji: "This time there is a place to offend the city lord, Luosheng will make amends to you, and I hope the city lord will not take it to heart." ”

Although Shigeharu Takenaka is not a stingy person, his Naba City was indeed taken away by Shi Luosheng's tricks, how can he not have a little opinion in his heart.

Shigeharu Takenaka didn't say anything, picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

Shi Luosheng didn't care, and said: "The purpose of our capture of Naha, I believe Mr. Shi has also told you, city lord, rest assured, Naha City is still the same as before, you are still the city lord of Naha, and you are responsible for all government affairs in the city." ”

Shi Luosheng's words surprised everyone present, and Takenaka Shigeji was also a little skeptical: "General Shi, I won't surrender to you, you should find someone else for the position of city lord." ”

Shi Luosheng shook his head and said: "No, city lord, you misunderstood, I didn't let you surrender to me, but you also know that we are all from the Central Plains, and we don't understand the customs of Naha at all. You don't want to see the people suffer, city lord. You can rest assured that I will not interfere with any policy you implement, and I believe that the city lord will be responsible for the people of the city. ”