In May and June, the Shandong Peninsula finally got rid of the cold wind and began to enter the most beautiful early summer of the year.

In the large conference room at the top of a small two-story building, Xie Xi opened the window and looked at the lawn outside, where Zhu Lì was taking a walk. Although it was far from the time to show her pregnancy, Zhu Lì had already put on loose maternity clothes early, exercised according to health standards every day, and ensured that someone was around to take care of her at all times, and the whole looked like fragile porcelain.

Seeing that Anna and Feng Lian were accompanying her, Lao Xie closed the window with confidence, turned around and continued to discuss work with Pang Yu: "...... So Osayan's plan was immediate, and we will be able to receive the money in real money right away? ”

Qian Qianyi's side was struggling with the money to buy weapons, and Qiong Haijun soon knew his predicament, and Lao Qian didn't have any sense of secrecy in this regard, at least not with Qiong Haijun. In his conception, shorthair belongs to the category of "one's own person". So he even called Chen Tao over to discuss it together, wanting to see if there was any way to solve it.

However, because he had made concessions before, this time Chen Tao's confidence was much harder, and when Qian Qianyi tentatively asked if he could give more concessions here, Chen Tao said confidently: I am afraid it will be difficult for the imperial court to get its wish this time, after all, our side has already made concessions, and if we want to back down, the committee will definitely not be able to pass a single money, and you also know that our system is not one or two people who have the final say. Although the mainstream people who decide the team's policies are friendly to Da Ming at the moment, most people still have to consider their own interests first after all. If such repeated concessions are made, it will inevitably arouse the resentment of those who have a neutral attitude, and it will not be cost-effective to affect the overall situation of our cooperation at that time.

After saying the excuse that the staff would teach him, Qian Qianyi really didn't say anything more. He didn't really care about the power system inside Qionghai Town. But after all, this talented man is a literati who wants to save face, a gentleman does not say profit, and he is already embarrassed to ask others for things for free, and if he insists on asking for it after being rejected, this kind of dead face thing will never be done.

So in the end, Lao Qian only said that he would find a way and no longer pulled Chen Tao. And the latter immediately sent back the results of this negotiation as originally sent a telegram~ In terms of transmitting news, Chen Tao, the liaison officer, did a very competent job.

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Do you think Qian Qianyi, or marrying a Ming court, can you still take out extra money to buy weapons? They were so poor that they couldn't even pay their salaries. ”

At this end of Shandong, as a transfer station for the Beijing division to communicate with the rear news and materials, Xie Xi Pang Yu and others were of course the first to get relevant information. Although they are no longer on the committee and are out of town, they are a small group that has always been the most sensitive to the decisions of larger groups. The committee's decision-making is often discussed on their side, and if there is any mistake in it, it is sure to be remarked, or add a plug to the telegram of communication between the front and rear to add their own opinion.

This kind of economic question should actually be best asked by Zhu Lì, but at the moment, he will not bother her with any work matters, but just discuss it privately with Pang Yu.

“…… It would be easy if they could broaden their horizons and limit themselves to more than physical currencies such as gold and silver. The Ming Empire has a thick background, the silk in the south of the Yangtze River, the coastal port, or a certain mine near the sea can take out a few places to cooperate with us to develop something, and the money we need to pay in advance is enough to offset the money they paid for ships and weapons. It's just that I don't know if those bureaucrats have the vision and courage to make such a decision. ”

Pang Yu looked at the map hanging on the wall and commented, this map was based on the accurate map of the later generations they had brought with them, and then depicted according to the regional plan of the current era.

However, the map is not limited to the territory of the current Ming Dynasty or the future [China] Kingdom, but draws a large area around it. Including the Ming Dynasty, the Later Jin, Mongolia, and the South China Sea Islands, basically, the entire East Asian region is among them.

Once the terrain template is printed, more details can be added to it to suit various needs. Pang Yu's current picture focuses on mineral and economic resources, and the map marks the mineral resources and advantageous products in various places, which is used as a reference for strategic decision-making.

Such a map would be a strategic resource if taken outside, but in their conference room it was just an ordinary one of the many dedicated maps hanging on the wall. Of course, this conference room is absolutely not allowed to enter from outside the crowd, even if it is cleaned, Pang Yu and others take turns on duty in person, instead of using local servants~ In the past, Wang Pu was able to steal maps, and most of the factors were deliberately let him see it here. But if a few maps here let the Ming Dynasty get ...... Not to mention anything else, the vast majority of the contents on this mineral resource map are still within the jurisdiction of the Ming Empire.

"I don't think they could have thought of that. Alas, what a pity, in fact, as long as we are given the mining rights of a few mines, what if we give them all the captured artillery and muskets?

It's just that we ourselves can't come forward to tell them. I feel that the Ming Dynasty is now begging with a golden rice bowl......"

Xie Xi also sighed at the resource map, there are several good ore veins in their Shandong alone, and they are not far from the Weihai base, which is quite valuable for mining. It's just that they don't have a good deal to do without getting the local jurisdiction in the first place. Even sending someone to explore it has to be sneaky, otherwise the locals will know that there are mineral deposits underground, and it will be difficult to do it in the future.

"This matter can only be put aside for now, and let's see what the Ming Empire plans to do." Anyway, our conditions have already been prescribed, and it is up to them whether they can meet them or not. Trying to get together and help with ideas will be counterproductive. ”

The two sighed at each other for a while, diplomacy is like this, there is no hurry. They had already made concessions, and at this time they could no longer take the initiative to build yì, otherwise they would definitely suspect their intentions. And the concession can only be made once, and if there are too many concessions, people will really take you as a wronged boss and slaughter you, then it will be endless.

After talking about this matter, the two continued to discuss some other matters about the Weihai base. The current development momentum of Weihai base is very good, all kinds of infrastructure are in the most vigorous development stage, and the first batch of grain crops planted will soon be harvested.

A qiē is perfect, but the dismissal is a little regretful~

He will soon accompany his wife back to Hainan Island to give birth. No matter how important the work here is, it is definitely not as important as your own children. And this is also the first child in their entire group who is about to be born in the Ming Dynasty, and everyone attaches great importance to it. The committee had agreed to the couple's request to return to Hainan Island, along with Dr. Jack, in order to make good use of the advanced equipment at the Baiyan stall owner's base.

, "After I go back, there will be a lot of trouble for you here, Hu Kai and Xu Lei will stay to help you, and Doctor Shi will come over to replace Old Jack, and we can still maintain enough strength on our side, whether it is talent or the army." ”

Xie Xi chattered and handed over the work to Pang Yu, who was scheduled to replace him as the left-behind guard in Shandong, and at the same time opened the window several times and paid attention to the situation on the lawn outside, so that the latter shook his head helplessly: "Come on, even if you are here, most of the things are still planned and handled by me, since you don't have the heart to work, hurry up and accompany your wife, anyway, it's almost the same with you or without you." ”

Xie Xi smirked and turned around and left, looking at his impatient appearance, Pang Yu suddenly had a prank mind, and shouted in the back: "Yes, before giving birth to a child, there is something very important that you seem to have forgotten."

"What? ”

"Are you officially married to Zhu Lì?" ”

"Huh? "Ahh

A few days later, Xie Xi and Zhu Lì set up a few tables in the small cafeteria at the base, and invited all the traversal companions in Shandong, as well as a few other closest relatives, to have a meal, even if the ceremony was completed.

On the other hand, with the current status of Xie Xi, if it is really done, not only the officials of the surrounding prefectures and counties will have to send gifts and congratulations, but even the Ming court in Beijing City, and even Emperor Chongzhen may have to express one or two, it will be too troublesome to do this.

So they only quietly did the happy event within the smallest range, and Zhu Lì once said: Without going through an incomparably grand and extravagant wedding ceremony, Xie Xi Xi wanted to welcome her into the door, but now he had to look at the hasty accommodation for the sake of the children.

It can be seen that there is nothing in this world that cannot be accommodated, as long as you have someone in a key position!

Of course, when they return to Hainan Island, they will definitely have to invite the brothers over there to have a lively time, which cannot be avoided in any way. According to their internal rules, the marriage certificate needs to be signed by the chairman of the committee to be valid, and if Aunt Song is not happy, the old man's name is not so easy to sign.

After the ceremony, the boat sent from Hainan Island to pick up people also arrived. Since the big ships were still in ambush in the waters of Luzon, what was sent this time was the three brothers who were fast sailing, and the snow wind, the rain, and the wild division. Among them, Xuefeng is no longer the original small racing boat, but has changed its name to a newly completed large-tonnage regular flying shear head schooner, which is more advanced than the other two.

As for the original test item, it was given to Captain Andrew as a personal toy after going through the retirement procedures, which can be regarded as a thank you for the many skilled sailors he has trained for the Navy for a long time.