How could the white-named crane not be tempted.

The place that Siam took out is definitely a god-given land, and Bai Minghe has been thinking about it for too long, and originally planned to manage it together. But at the moment, Siam is completely abandoned, this piece is too unusual.

Let's start with Ranong, there is a bay here, and it is a bay deep inland.

The length reaches 80 li, and then by the river channel upstream of this bay, plus the low-lying area, another 120 li can go to another sea, and a canal is dug here, which can directly connect the South China Sea and the Gulf of Siam to the Indian Ocean, then the Strait of Malacca is not a necessary place.

Change, why not.

"The second place!" The Siamese prince pointed north, all the way to another place where the white crane was more excited.

Chiang Rai!

Originally, this place did not belong to Siam, but was fought down after the rise of Siam over the years. But this is a strategic place, is the southernmost point of the Jin-Triangle in the future, and now it is a strategic point for the armies of Yunnan to send troops.

"In exchange for these two places, His Royal Highness the Prince suffers." The white crane is unwilling to take advantage of this kind of thing, so he wants to increase the price: "You can make up some more silver, or the supplies you need." These two places are too important to China, so the white crane does not want to take advantage, but cannot take advantage of it.

Don't underestimate the eyes of the world, if you can't see it now, it doesn't mean you won't see it in the future.

There must also be justice in doing business, unless China is willing to give up Siam as an ally. Otherwise, this time the Siamese people must feel the generosity of China, and in the next fifty years, they must not think that they have suffered a loss.

Malacca, a strait more than 2,000 miles long, is uncontrolled anywhere here. All are a threat to the sea route.

Bai Minghe didn't believe that five hundred years later, this strait could still be firmly in the hands of China, even if it was still there, but at that time, the people here may not be of the same mind as the mainland. So to have a new outlet to the sea, which is double insurance, an outlet to the sea, plus a canal.

Make up the difference!

This made the Siamese prince a little surprised.

He also understands the strategy, but both of these places can be said to be barren places, especially Chiang Rai, where Siam is really useless, maintaining military spending there, but without any income. This put a lot of pressure on the Siamese aristocracy.

It was also based on the fact that the Chiang Rai defenders heard that China was going to raise troops there.

As for the reason for sending troops, it really doesn't matter, anyway, it is Siam there and the relationship is very bad, so the fight will be fought.

This place is useful for China because of the value of the war, but after the war, it also needs a lot of military spending to maintain, at least ten years. Only when the area is stable can the army retreat.

Press the idea of the Prince of Siam. Chiang Rai is just a land that Siam is useless and China can use as an exchange.

If you can exchange more land in North Sumatra, which is of great use to Siam, whether it is rice, rubber, sugar cane, spices, etc., it will bring great wealth to the Siamese nobles and make the Siamese people rich.

Then. Bai Minghe spoke again: "As for how to change it and how much to make up for it, I need to discuss this with the imperial court." But it will definitely be made up for you, at least one route will give you, an important route from Siam East Port to the Suez Canal. Of course, here in Ceylon, you can order 10 million quintals of rice a year. ”

Sincere trade orders.

You know, Siam's income now depends on rice.

They have been worried that if China occupies the South Seas, there will be more abundant rice producing areas, so what will happen to Siam's rice in the future, you must know that under the large number of Siam planting in the past few days, farmers have already experienced the benefits of selling rice overseas, and they have become rich.

So the sense of dependence on this kind of order is stronger.

"Thank you, Bai Gongzi, this matter is waiting for your reply."

Bai Minghe nodded, this kind of thing can't be decided at one time, but some conditions can be put forward first, so Bai Minghe said: "Regarding Chiang Rai, can you lend it to me first, so that the army in the north can borrow this place to become a fulcrum, and the matter of replacement can be discussed again, even if the result is not ideal, this time borrowing the city, there will be a return." ”

"I'm going back to order the local garrison, but I don't know if Bai Gongzi wants them to evacuate, or assist?"

"Yes!" Bai Minghe also didn't know the local situation: "In this way, this matter is decided by the general who commands the army, no matter what, it will not make Siam Bai hard." ”

"Naturally, you can trust Bai Gongzi." Without saying a word, the Siamese prince agreed.

There should be a plug there, and the new rice of Champa could be transported through the Siam waterway, so that the logistics would be guaranteed. Bai Minghe can imagine how satisfied the military department will be with this borrowing of the city.

Seeing off the Siamese prince, the white crane began to sit behind his desk in a daze.

If you want to talk about future generations, there are really people who buy land like this. The founding of the country of rice is based on war and the land bought, so since the land can be bought, why not buy it.

"What is the young master thinking?" Wan Xue'er changed a cup of hot tea for Bai Minghe.

When there are outsiders, she will call Lord Bai, and when there are no outsiders, she is used to calling the young master.

In response to Wan Xue'er's question, Bai Minghe did not hide the thoughts in his heart, and immediately said: "I'm wondering, Ceylon can also change land, but will they choose to change there?" I would like to have a third of the land in Ceylon, and I would like to have a territory that truly belongs to China. ”

"I'm afraid it's hard to talk about this matter, so it's better to wait for the Japanese to change it first and then discuss it."

Listening to Wan Xue'er's mention, Bai Minghe was a little surprised: "Why didn't Siam change it first." ”

"Young master, the compensation you gave to Siam is a good thing, but it will inevitably not make the Japanese greedy, so it is better to let the Japanese change first, and then let Siam change, the cost is low."

Bai Minghe shook his head: "You only thought about the immediate benefits, not the future." Even if the Japanese people are allowed to change first, it must make them realize that they can be a little greedy once. Only when they have greed in their hearts can I have some interesting plans, such as ......" Shira-Ming Crane pulled a long note and whispered: "Route! ”

Route?

Wan Xue'er didn't quite understand, but Bai Minghe didn't explain it again.

"Find a way to spread the news, I think Ashikaga Chiyuki must have Niwa Shu's diehards by her side, and then arrange it, there will be a tea party in three days. Don't rush, take your time, I have a lot of time and can afford to waste it. ”

Wan Xue'er smiled lightly.

Although Bai Minghe's words are joking, there is also some sadness, from the beginning of the busy feet do not stick to the ground, to now all the qiē is regular, official business is becoming less and less, and there is no major event and will not hand the documents here.

And Bai Minghe even has those old ministers who are ready to pay tribute, and that kind of resignation is uneasy.

"Young master, let's go to Niwa Shu tonight."

"No, I'll go tomorrow, I'd like to go to your room tonight."

"It's still today, come to my room tomorrow night, I just received some official business from General Wang, I always have to get acquainted with it, and the white fox also wants to help me, Qinghe wants to arrange the tea party, although it is the tea merchants who are doing it, but it is also a good thing to take this opportunity to let the sisters have a day of fun." The only regret is that the tea here is not good enough. ”

Wan Xue'er said that it was not good enough, which is also a euphemism.

In fact, even though Ceylon black tea squeezed into the last of the 36 teas, it was not really recognized by the Chinese tea ceremony masters and the people, thinking that this unusual tea industry can be squeezed in, not because the tea is good, but because it is planted overseas, which gives an impression of adding points.

"Actually, he hasn't studied the tea here to the extreme. Black tea, I dare say this is the pinnacle, the top three! ”

"Top three!" After Wan Xue'er repeated this sentence, she asked again: "Do you want to sue the tea merchants?" ”

"No, they will fight if they have the heart, and it is useless to say it if they don't have the heart." White Crane's theory Wan Xueer understands and also supports.

Outside the door, he gave one of his hands and ordered: "Go and inform me, just say that the young master will spend the night at Niwa Shu's place." Then arrange for a medical officer, calculate the days of Niwa Shu, Ashikaga Chiyuki, Uesugi Eimei and several others, and then make a record and report it. ”

"Yes!" The subordinate immediately arranged it.

Niwa Shu was very excited when he heard that Shirana Tsuru was coming here for the night. immediately said to Uesugi Eimei: "I originally thought that it would be at least half a month later, who would want to come here for a few days." Be sure to prepare, whether it's you or me. Go to the bath first, the female officer came over just now and said that there will be a female doctor to check, don't worry about this. ”

"Check?" Uesugi didn't understand.

"No, you are sick and enter the room, Lord Bai is not an ordinary nobleman, this is the rule of the house, not only us, but also the noble two princesses and Her Majesty the Byzantine Empress, there will also be regular consultations by female doctors, even if it is a small problem like fire, it will be regulated."

Uesugi Eimei nodded, and she understood.

She has no experience in what to prepare, as long as she listens to Niwa Shu's arrangement, and her subordinates can also lend Niwa Shu to command.

In the study, Wan Xue'er was giving Bai Minghe an idea.

"Young master, tell them now, the plan of the Japanese people proves that our intelligence is very powerful. Pretending to be confused also has the advantage of pretending to be confused, at least we have more room to operate. ”

"Then pretend to be confused." Shira-naka doesn't think it's a good thing for people to know how good they are.

Wan Xue'er said again: "The young master can mention a word or two, of course, it is also to get to the point where the topic is rushed, and let them know the meaning of the Siamese prince's coming." But the current situation is that they can't contact the outside for the time being, and now they say whether it makes sense, or give them a chance to contact the outside. ”

"Reasonable, I still think it's better not to say it for the time being. The matter of the Prince of Siam can be mentioned in one or two sentences, but only one or two sentences. As for their chances of contacting outside, they will have a chance when Ashikaga Chiyuki arrives. Shirakawaru made a decision. (To be continued......)