The possibility of a large-scale attack by the Jin army is already very small.

Meng Jiucheng made such a judgment and made full and meticulous preparations for future operations.

Next year will be a year in which Ginting will be exhausted in dealing with the Mongol army's offensive, and it will also be a year of complete contraction, basically abandoning Shandong and Hebei.

Basically give up, although not completely, but it's pretty much the same. The enemies that the Red Turban Army will face will mainly be the armed forces of Han landlords and local tyrants who are supported and canonized by the Golden Court.

For example, Tian Zhuo, the general manager of Yidu Road, Yan Ning, who is stationed in Tiansheng Village, Yan Shi of Dongping, and so on.

In dealing with these landlords and tyrants, Meng Jiucheng has quite strong confidence.

But now is not the time, both strength does not allow. What's more important is that Meng Jiucheng did not want to attack the city and plunder the land again before the food problem was completely solved, and he was burdened with a heavy burden.

This seems to be a bit ruthless, but it is also a last resort. If there is too much money and food to subsidize the people, the army will not be able to expand, and its strength will not be guaranteed. Without the strength to protect the territory, then everything is empty talk.

Leaving Han Shouzhong to guard Anqiu, Meng Jiucheng led his troops to withdraw to Jiaozhou, and when he was resting in Gaomi, he did family affairs for Wang Zhongfeng and Zheng Ruxin.

was just a layer of window paper, and Wang Zhongfeng and Zheng Ruxin couldn't wipe off their face. Of course, Meng Jiucheng also has to find a reason that cannot be refused, that is, he is about to marry Yang Miaozhen.

Naturally, you have to worship your elders when you get married, Wang Zhongfeng is the master and the father-in-law; What about Zheng Ruxin, Meng Jiucheng hopes to have a stepmother. I am an orphan, and if my parents are there, I will have no regrets.

This reason is dignified and legitimate, Wang Zhongfeng and Zheng Ruxin are half-pushed, and they don't do anything big, but the etiquette is thorough.

arranged for the master and his wife to spend a few sweet days in Gaomi temporarily, and Meng Jiucheng and Yang Miaozhen rushed to Jiaozhou first to prepare for marriage.

"Big Zhang Luo, small operation. First, let everyone know who you are; Second...... Hehe, I have a point. The letter has not already been sent, you just wait to receive the gift! ”

Getting married, having a birthday, having children...... Of course, Meng Jiucheng will not let go of this good opportunity to accept gifts.

The gifts of his generals and officials are not accepted, but Li Quan, Liu Erzu, Peng Yibin and others, plus the merchants in Qingdao, Meng Jiucheng does not want to let go of these guys.

Money and jewelry, let Yang Miaozhen choose some exquisite ones, and the rest will be generously invested in the great cause of resisting gold and Mongolia.

Yang Miaozhen saw that Meng Jiucheng had made a decision, and she was happy in her heart, but she still pretended to be reserved, glanced at Meng Jiucheng, and said: "It's well known, just to collect gifts and collect money, aren't you afraid that people will scold you behind your back?" ”

"Didn't I explain in my letter that in extraordinary times, marriage is frugal and not extravagant." Meng Jiucheng patted Yang Miaozhen's hand and smiled very well.

Yang Miaozhen chuckled and said, "There are no three hundred taels of silver here, you are trying to cover it." ”

"There's no way, we're short of money, so we have to do everything we can to pull it." Meng Jiucheng said slightly apologetically: "Originally, it was all yours, but when the time comes, you can only pick and choose what you like, and the rest of your belongings will be used for military purposes." ”

Yang Miaozhen shook her head and said, "When is it now, why should the slave family covet this little wealth?" The registration is all used for military purposes, and the slave family is not stingy. ”

"Knowledge, really my good lady." Meng Jiucheng was happy to hear this, and suddenly reached out to hold Yang Miaozhen in his arms and kissed him on the cheek.

"Oops!" Yang Miaozhen was caught off guard, screamed, broke free, and hit with a pink fist.

Meng Jiucheng took advantage, kept laughing, turned his back, and let Yang Miaozhen fight.

First heavy and then light, Yang Miaozhen was reluctant to be heavy-handed, and finally pushed Meng Jiucheng in annoyance, and then it was over.

……………

Time flies quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it is the day of marriage.

Because the letter was sent out in Anqiu, Liu Erzu, Li Quan, Peng Yibin and others all sent people to congratulate and send a lot of gifts.

Liu Erzu, Peng Yibin, and Meng Jiucheng had long had a friendship of joint operations, and stone-throwing machines and gunpowder bullets could be of great help to them.

As for Li Quan, he was able to hold Muling Pass thanks to the hard work of the Red Turban Army, which smashed the plagiarism of the Jin Army. Besides, if he fails to fight with the Jin army in the future, marrying Meng Jiucheng will also leave a way out for himself.

There are also merchants in Qingdao City, who have to come up with some money and gifts. Although Meng Jiucheng didn't say it, who knows if he will hold a grudge in the future?

It's just that there was a heavy gift that surprised Meng Jiucheng and Yang Miaozhen.

"Quanzhou Fan Shang-" Meng Jiucheng saw these words, and he understood in his heart.

"If you are courteous to others, you will ask for something." Yang Miaozhen didn't know much about the situation in the Southern Song Dynasty, let alone what kind of force Quanzhou merchants were, but he was a little cautious, "This gift is too big, it's better to be careful." ”

Meng Jiucheng smiled and said: "Quanzhou merchants use good Jia to travel to and from the sea, monopolize the spice trade, and produce huge amounts of money, and they are rich enough to rival the country. Now I send a big gift, which is nothing more than wanting to be taken care of in Qingdao. or open up the northern route, trade with the Japanese kingdom and Goryeo; Or you want to buy more mirrors, soaps, and other products. Well, if the lady accepts it, I'll go meet this merchant. ”

"Merchants are more deceitful, Meng Lang should be more careful." Yang Miaozhen instructed, took the fur fur, and helped Meng Jiucheng put it on.

They often meet before they get married, although it is contrary to custom, but the situation dictates that both of them have responsibilities, and they can still avoid fighting outside? Therefore, outsiders are used to it, and it is not surprising.

Meng Jiucheng came to the hall and asked the guards to summon the merchants to see him.

The so-called Fan merchants, also known as the return of Fan guests, Muslim maritime merchants. During the Southern Song Dynasty, they first traded in Guangzhou, and then moved to Quanzhou.

Meng Jiucheng met with the merchants, not only for this generous gift, but also for the hope that the merchants could promote trade, he also hoped that the merchants would get ships and build a navy through the merchants!

After a short time, several bearded and high-nosed merchants walked in and treated Meng Jiucheng with a very respectful attitude.

"You may be seated." Meng Jiucheng nodded with a smile and stretched out his hand.

All the merchants sat down, and the servant Ladin who was the leader took the lead in speaking, "Meng Shuai is about to get married, and we will give a small gift to congratulate him." ”

"I got my heart." Meng Jiucheng pondered for a moment and said, "You are coming from Qingdao, there must be some good strategies to prosper the north-south trade, right?" ”

Fu Ladin said: "I dare not say a good policy, I can only say that we are willing to do our part for the expansion of Qingdao Commercial Port, making it the largest port in the north." I think, this is also what Meng Shuai wants, right? ”

Meng Jiucheng didn't show a look of surprise, but he was vigilant and asked, "How can I do my best?" But I heard it. ”