Chapter 163: Requests, Conditions

Being looked at by Ye Tandong's heartfelt gaze, there was nothing to hide, and Li Shanlan was so ashamed that she almost wanted to find a crack in the ground to get into.

However, the stakes are too big for him to back down. Gritting his teeth, Li Shanlan's eyes became firm, he stood up again, and bowed towards Ye Tan, "Mr. Chief Instructor, I heard that you are planning to set up customs in Chengjiawan, Xinbang, Liantang, Dingshan Lake, and Tiesha?" ”

Sooner or later, this will become known. So Ye Tan nodded, "Not bad." ”

Hearing this, Li Shanlan was solemn, her eyes flashed, and she hurriedly shook her head at Ye Tan to the ground, and then got up and said: "Li has something to ask for, and I ask Mr. Chief Instructor to agree." ”

Ye Tan really couldn't understand what Li Shanlan would ask for herself. He nodded, "Mr. Li, as long as it doesn't violate the principles, I can make the decision and promise you." ”

Hearing this, Li Shanlan smiled happily, shook her head to the ground to Ye Tan again, and then said sincerely from the bottom of her heart: "On behalf of my hometown, thank you, Mr. Chief Instructor." Dare to ask Mr. Chief Instructor to move the customs defense to the area of Hailing Yuantang. ”

The customs tax in Puhai is the lifeblood of the two rivers. The Four-Nation Coalition came from thousands of miles, relying on strong ships and cannons. But in Ye Tan's eyes, their strong ships and cannons are not enough. So, don't bother with that. Mainly on the side of the Qing Dynasty, once the Liangjiang is cut off from food, the army's morale will be shaken and the time of rout will be accelerated. The entire Jiangnan will fall into the hands of the Taiping Army, which is a result that Ye Tan does not want to see. Puhai still needs to trade with its neighbors in the future, and the relationship can't be too stiff. So, it's very cumbersome to deal with. How to master a degree is a difficult test for Ye Tan.

If someone else made this request, although Ye Tan would not leave with his sleeves brushed away, at least he would not consider it. Now that she is Li Shanlan, Ye Tan has to think about it seriously.

Ye Tan knew that Li Shanlan was born in Hailing, and it was normal for her hometown to make this request because she was worried that her hometown would be hit by the disaster of war and war. It is also the love of people licking calves. But in this way, it was contrary to his plan.

The Songjiang Mansion is because the Songjiang Mansion in later generations belongs to Puhai. Lower Taicang Mansion is for Chongming Island, Haimen, and Sanyu, from a strategic point of view.

And this move will expand nearly one-fifth of the land.

For Ye Tan, of course, the more the land, the better. But the development ahead is also a burden. Ye Tan was not afraid of burdens, but was worried about causing his endless greed. He himself is a person who has come from the next generation, and only when he has land can he have resources, and only when he has talent can he have market demand. This is especially clear about these two key points.

However, look at Li Shanlan's anxious and earnest eyes. Ye Tan sighed secretly, worried that if he promised too easily, it would cause more trouble, so he said: "Mr. Li, this matter is promised to you in advance, and Ben will do what he says." So, just this once, not for example! Moreover, I have two more conditions. ”

Seeing that Ye Tan promised herself, Li Shanlan was in a state of excitement. Although the other party put forward conditions, Li Shanlan knew that it was difficult for her to be strong, even if the other party proposed a hundred and one thousand conditions, she had to agree. What's more, he has no long things, no matter how big Ye Tan's condition is, how big can he be? He nodded hurriedly, so nervous that he couldn't even use his tongue, and said in a trembling voice: "Mr. Chief Instructor, I will promise you any conditions." ”

Ye Tan shook his head and laughed, "Mr. Li, you better listen to me first, and it's not too late for you to make a decision." ”

"Mr. Chief Instructor, compared with the life-and-death future of the fathers and elders in my hometown, my personal gains and losses are really insignificant. So, what are the conditions, your instructor will mention. ”

Li Shanlan took a deep breath, quickly calmed down, and said slowly.

"Mr. Li, you should know that Puhai fell into my hands, and the economic lifeline of Liangjiang has been interrupted by me. Without food and salary income, officers and men will lose their morale. In addition, if the customs defense on my side is moved, it is not good to say that it will startle the regimental training of the Qing soldiers in the Kangzhou Prefecture and create a chance for the Taiping army to win. However, I hope the status quo remains out there. Therefore, my first condition is to negotiate on my behalf and show my attitude towards taking in refugees and trading with me. One thing I want to remind you is that the morale of our Tigers is high, and I hope that when you negotiate, you will not be humble, arrogant, or domineering. ”

After Ye Tan finished speaking, he handed Li Shanlan a booklet, "This is the negotiation charter, you first familiarize yourself with it, and then eat it thoroughly, and then negotiate it, so that it is reasonable and evidence-based, and the baht must be compared." Fight for the benefits you deserve. ”

Although it was the first time to contact Ye Tan, with the in-depth conversation with Ye Tan, Li Shanlan had a preliminary understanding of the vision pattern and foresight. To be honest, Ye Tan's analysis of the disadvantages of the times made Li Shanlan suddenly. involves all aspects of the stakes, which once again moved Li Shanlan.

Of course, Li Shanlan didn't fully believe Ye Tan's words. If the expectation is not bad, if the Qing Dynasty rejects Mr. Chief Instructor's negotiation conditions, it is estimated that Mr. Chief Instructor will wave his army north and go straight to Longting.

I quickly understood it again. The previous remarks were just a pretext from Mr. Chief Instructor. With the strength of Mr. Chief Instructor's equipment, no one dares to make an idea around here at all. Without the permission of Mr. Chief Instructor, neither Qingbing nor Changmao would dare to act rashly.

Thinking of this, Li Shanlan's heart moved.

"Mr. Chief Instructor, what if the Great Qing Dynasty asks us to join forces to encircle and suppress the coalition fleet?"

Li Shanlan's thinking jumped to a realistic question and asked.

Ye Tan smiled mysteriously, "This is not in a hurry, our main purpose now is to maintain the Qing army from fleeing." When the time is right, it can be said that we can sell arms only if we agree to cede the land. In this way, the combat effectiveness of the Qing troops in Liangjiang will be markedly enhanced. It's a balancing act. ”

A few days ago, the Tigers confiscated a lot of weapons from foreigners, and in addition to leaving half to train new soldiers, half of them happened to be sold to Qing soldiers.

Moreover, Xiao Hong, Zhang Liangji and Zhang Changgong blocked Nanyang, and it was impossible for foreigners to transport weapons in the future.

Therefore, as long as the news is released, especially the more than 50,000 field artillery, the price has begun to skyrocket.

Coupled with the rapid development of Puhai, a large number of materials need to be imported, and the amount of more than 25 million taels of silver imported every year is guaranteed to create a lot of taxes for the Qing Dynasty. The lesser of two phases. Ye Tan believed that as long as this proposal came out in the end, the Qing side would definitely compromise.

Of course, this can't be said to Li Shanlanming. This guy is a scholar, coupled with his relationship with Zeng Yanfan, as well as his fellow villagers, Ye Tan can't fully believe him. Therefore, this negotiation is completely a temptation.

was taken by Ye Tan's words, Li Shanlan's initial temptation had already gotten the results she wanted. The attitude of the chief instructor is to explain the old handover. From now on, the road will return to the road and the bridge will return to the bridge, each for his master. Otherwise, even if it is the sum of ten Zeng Dashuai, it is not the wrist of the chief instructor. He's caught in the middle and can't see enough.

"By the way, Mr. Li, we are all rough people. Since you have been appointed as a negotiator, the necessary negotiation team still needs to bother you to introduce a few talents. I hope you don't hide it. ”

"Okay, Mr. Chief Instructor, I remember. Anything else you would like to advise? ”

After Li Shanlan finished speaking, she pretended to leave.

"Wait, Mr. Li Shanlan, my second condition is that my library needs your support to help translate all kinds of Western books. If you have friends in this area, please introduce me. ”

Originally, Ye Tan wanted Li Shanlan to be in charge of the translation work, but when he asked for it, this matter became secondary. Instead, he became his negotiator. I wonder if it's putting the cart before the horse? Ye Tan shook his head, Suo Xing didn't think about it.