After taking the women to play on the St. Martin for more than an hour, Liu Fan and the others went home. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info compared to the empty hands when they came, when they went back, everyone could be said to have returned with a full load, rouge gouache, silk cloth, and all kinds of trinkets were loaded in half a carriage before putting it down. Looking at the excited appearance of the girls, Liu Fan was secretly relieved in his heart, and he compensated these girls a little.

After returning to Shihe, Liu Fan found the person in charge of the Military Intelligence Department who stayed in Jiaozhou and asked him to send the intelligence of Zheng Zhilong that he had collected recently. After research, Liu Fan found that although Zheng Zhilong's strength is strong, he is only a general. Officially, Liu Fan's official position is greater than Zheng Zhilong's. Moreover, the Broken Army is now famous all over the world, and it is one of the few strong teams in the Ming Dynasty, far more famous than Zheng Zhilong who nests in FJ. Liu Fan secretly thought that he might start from the imperial court and force Zheng Zhilong to agree to Liu Fan's fleet to join the maritime trade business.

After having this idea, Liu Fan found Zhang Yiheng, Wu Tao, Song Cheng, Fan Liang and others to discuss the matter. After explaining the cause and effect, Zhang Yiheng expressed a different opinion: "Jimin, although we are a little bigger than Zheng Yiguan in terms of official position, we may not be able to influence Fuzhou, which is thousands of miles away. And it was recruited by pirates, although it was on the surface to contribute to the Ming Dynasty, in fact, it was just to follow the identity of the imperial court to do their own things. It's hard to get him to submit to us! ”

Liu Fan touched his chin and said with a smile, "Father-in-law, you think too much, I never thought of asking Zheng Zhilong to give in." I didn't think about succumbing to Zheng Zhilong, and the reason why I wanted to borrow the banner of the imperial court was just to put on a tiger skin to fight for a negotiation condition that was favorable to us. Zheng Zhilong's ability to dominate the southeast coast still has a certain measure. As long as we give him enough benefits, we are not afraid that he will not agree to our conditions! ”

"What if Zheng Zhilong doesn't agree? People who have a big business now may not be able to look down on our little money! Zhang Yiheng said worriedly.

Fan Liang also followed, "Yes, Overseer! According to the knowledge of the lowly position, Zheng Zhilong's gang is used to being the king and hegemon at sea, and not long ago they defeated the Dutch, and now they must have nothing to spare, I guess they will not agree to our conditions! ”

Liu Fan nodded when he heard this, and said, "What you said is very reasonable, but we can't do nothing, let's send someone to contact Zheng Zhilong first, if they really don't agree, let's think of another way!" ”

"What's the solution?" Zhang Yiheng frowned and asked, "If you have a way, take it out!" When is this still hidden! ”

Liu Fan smiled bitterly and said helplessly, "Father-in-law, what can I do?" If you really can't, then you can only ask Your Majesty for help. It's a big deal to give His Majesty some more benefits, I believe that with Your Majesty's temperament, if you know that Zheng Zhilong earns 10 million taels of silver a year, you will definitely not sit idly by! ”

"Huh!" Zhang Yiheng shook his head when he heard this, Zhang Yiheng disagreed with Liu Fan's matter of taking benefits and tempting the emperor at every turn, but now that he and Liu Fan are a family, he can't say this. Sighing, Zhang Yiheng smiled bitterly, "Since Jimin already has an idea, let's do as you say!" If you can use the old man's place, just tell me, if you can help, I will definitely help you! ”

Liu Fan arched his hand and said, "Thank you, father-in-law, for your understanding." Then Liu Fan turned his head and said, "Fan Liang, this matter will trouble you to run in person." This time, the fleet went to sea to choose some more gifts and send them to Zheng Zhilong. As long as he can agree to our requests, it's easy to say! ”

Fan Liang nodded and said, "Overseer, I don't know what our bottom line is, we can't say anything, let's promise them anything." ”

"Well, this time you go to the main place to contact them, if they open their mouths, you might as well agree to come down first, but you have to ask them to send an envoy to talk to me, and when they arrive in Jiaozhou, we will think of another way!"

After thinking about it, Liu Fan felt that it was better to let Fan Liang bring Zheng Zhilong's people first, and then say, when he arrived at the territory of Jiaozhou, Liu Fan would always have a way to get the Zheng family to agree to his conditions.

After discussion, Liu Fan sent Fan Liang to prepare to go to Fuzhou again. On the one hand, people from the Military Intelligence Department were dispatched to step up the collection of information about Zheng Zhilong's routes to RB and Nanyang.

A few days later, when Fan Liang was ready, Liu Fan personally came to the dock to see off the fleet with an important mission, and before parting, Liu Fan took Fan Liang's hand and instructed, "Fan Liang, this time you must remember to put your own safety first when you go to Fuzhou." Even if Zheng Zhilong ignores us, we don't have to dwell too much, just come back and tell me. I'll think of something else! ”

Fan Liang nodded movingly, "Don't worry, the overseer, I will definitely bring my brothers back safely!" ”

"Hmm!" Liu Fan nodded and continued, "In addition, I have one more thing to hand over to you. FJ has a well-developed maritime industry along the coast, so if you have the opportunity, you may wish to recruit more people in this area. Whether it is a craftsman, a maritime merchant, or even an experienced sailor, as long as it is someone who helps us, we want it! ”

"Well, I know!" Fan Liang saw that Liu Fan had finished explaining, and saluted respectfully and said, "Take care of the overseer, wait for my good news!" ”

Liu Fan hurriedly grabbed Fan Liang and said, "Stinky boy, I haven't finished my words yet." There's one more thing you need to do, help me find someone when you get to FJ! ”

"Who?" Fan Liang said in surprise

"Mao Yuanyi, the author of "Wu Bei Zhi"!" Liu Fan said solemnly

Fan Liang said helplessly when he heard this: "Overseer, you just tell me a person's name, I can't find it!" ”

Liu Fan scolded with a smile: "Mr. Mao is such a famous person, you actually told me that you don't know?" Yours is it! Well, then I'll tell you about it. Mr. Mao Yuanyi Mao is born with the word Mao, the number is Shimin, and he is also signed by the East China Sea Bochen, the master of the Dream Pavilion, the half-stone site of the mountain prince, and Gui'an (person, the grandson of Mao Kun. He once served as a staff member of Yang Hao, the right attendant of the military department in Liaodong, and was later reused by Sun Chengzong, the secretary of the military department. In the second year of Chongzhen, he was promoted to deputy chief soldier because of his military exploits, and he was stationed on Juehua Island, and now he was convicted and sent to Zhangpu! As long as you arrive in Zhangpu, you will naturally find Mr. Mao! As for whether he comes with you or not, it's up to you to do it! ”

Fan Liang scratched his head in annoyance and smiled bitterly, "Overseer, do you think Mr. Mao will believe me?" ”

Liu Fan smiled and said, "He is now convicted and repatriated, it is the time to be angry, when the time comes, you tell him that I have a way to get him rid of the crime and regain His Majesty's trust, I believe he will agree to our conditions!" ”

Fan Liang grinned and said, "Overseer, don't worry, your mission will be completed!" (To be continued.) )