After breakfast, Yang Chengying accompanied the Portuguese delegation to observe the copper mine factory and the baggage camp in Ningyuan.

Two Ordnance Bureaus, one in Quang Ninh and one in Golden State, did not have a chance to watch.

In the afternoon, I took them to see the training of the training camp.

On the third day, I took them to see the construction of the pier in the morning, and a farewell banquet was held in the afternoon.

Subsequently, Yang Chengying bid farewell to the Portuguese mission at the dock.

Looking at the departure of the Portuguese mission, I was puzzled.

"Commander, strength is the backing of negotiations."

Ning Wan said with a smile: "What are you talking about when you have strength?" Besides, you are not talking to the Spanish mission, they seem to be more interested in doing business with you. ”

"There is a good saying that a military victory cannot replace a diplomatic victory, and vice versa, a diplomatic victory cannot replace a military victory."

Yang Chengying clenched his fists and said, "Both hands must be grasped, and both hands must be hard." ”

"It's a fresh statement." Ning Wan I laughed.

"For example, one day in the future, I will take the sailor from Port Arthur, passing through the Li Dynasty, the Tsushima Domain, the Hirado Domain, and then passing through the Zhongshan Province and the Satsuma Domain, and arriving in the Inland Sea."

Yang Chengying made an analogy, "The voyage of such a sailor, if no one does a good job in advance, it will cause a great misunderstanding." ”

"Huh...... That's why you put me in charge of 'diplomacy'. ”

As smart as Ning finishes me, a little bit is thorough.

"yes. I think that when you go, you will bring a large number of future students, let them all see the world, and by the way, find some suitable candidates for me. ”

"What is this going to do?"

"I intend to set up a consulate in the Seoul Mansion of the Li Dynasty to safeguard the legitimate interests of the Ming merchants. In the future, one will also be set up in the Wa Kingdom. ”

"That's a big deal. Only by protecting the interests of our merchants will they be more willing to do business and settle down in Liaodong Town. ”

"However, a serious problem is that someone will use this power to damage the credibility of Liaodong Town."

"Understood, I'll do that."

Ning Wan nodded.

Secret intelligence gathering and analysis is important, but not in a role that no one can replace.

Diplomacy is different, he needs to be smart enough to deal with complicated affairs, and he also needs to see the other side's intentions at a glance and act in the interests of his country.

And because he is often alone, many things have to be decided by himself.

Yang Chengying went through his subordinates and found that there was no more suitable for diplomatic work than Ning Wan.

With the further increase in strength, it was inevitable to deal with the Mongol tribes, the Li Dynasty, the Wa Kingdom, and the Portuguese forces.

This needs to be prepared in advance.

"Don't leave in a hurry, when He Bin comes, you and I will meet with Li Chao and the envoys of the Japanese State, and it will not be too late to leave together."

Yang Chengying said.

"What? You really plan to let He Bin be your 'silver number president'! ”

Ning Wan said half-jokingly.

"Of course!" Yang Chengying said, "He Bin has a talent for language, and he will deal with many foreign businessmen in Port Arthur in the future, which is a strength." ”

"Okay. The handsome employment is really eclectic and admirable. ”

"Don't tease me."

Both laughed.

Reluctant to graze large pastures, many Mongolian herders returned to their original places.

These herders are close to the border of Liaodong Town.

In view of this, Yang Cheng should open a field in Gaotaibao and allow them to come to the market.

These things have been reported to the imperial court, and it doesn't matter if they approve him or not, it's just a formality.

It made Chongzhen more and more annoyed.

He felt that Liaodong Town had begun to be completely out of his control.

Yang Chengying has rebuilt the yamen in western and southern Liaoning in the form of a literary hall and by restoring the old system of Emperor Taizu.

These yamen, large and small, and their control over major resources, in fact evolved into a regime similar to that of the Later Jin.

It's just that Yang Chengying is more hidden than Houjin, and he has won the hearts of people from all walks of life who have been ravaged by the war.

"Your Majesty, the report from the mansion of Gao Qiqian has arrived."

Wang Chengen looked at Chongzhen's ugly face and said cautiously.

"Oh." Chongzhen rubbed his forehead, "What did you say in the newspaper?" ”

"It says that the siege of Laizhou has been lifted. After resting, the soldiers marched to Dengzhou. ”

Wang Chengen said respectfully: "In addition, the Liaodong Naval Division has also stationed troops in Lushun Port, preparing to block the rebels' sea retreat. ”

"Hey! You don't have to guess to know that this is all the credit of the Liaodong Army. ”

Chongzhen sighed and said, "Without this army, it would be impossible to relieve the siege of Laizhou so quickly. ”

Wang Chengen didn't answer, he just acquiesced.

"Who is the leader?" Chongzhen suddenly had an idea.

"Meng Qiaofang, my father, Meng Guoyong, was an official to the chief military officer of Ningxia. He was originally a deputy general, but was later dismissed, and then fled to Changli, where he defended the city. ”

Wang Chengen introduced: "Yang Chengying invited him to Liaodong Town and handed over this army of 10,000 people to him and another commander named Ma Guangyuan. ”

"Oh, yes." Wang Chengen remembered one more thing, "Liu Zhilun, who is the right attendant of the Ministry of War, became the supervisor of this army after resigning.

This army was the soldier recruited by Liu Zhilun during the Ding Mao Rebellion, and later all of them were returned to Yang Chengying. ”

"Liu Zhilun!" Chongzhen said, "Do you think he can win him over?" ”

"Your Majesty wants to recruit this army as a capital camp?" Wang Chengen's head was buzzing, what a bad idea for this.

"What do you think?"

"Your Majesty, the soldiers of the Beijing camp can't even pay one tael or four dollars a month, and the monthly salary of the Liaodong Army is as high as three taels, as well as food and clothing. In addition, their families were placed in Quang Ninh. ”

Although he didn't directly say "impossible", Wang Chengen's meaning was very straightforward.

Chongzhen frowned slightly, thinking about it for a while, it was really like this.

Even if this army is summoned, it is equivalent to completely tearing his face with Yang Chengying, and if he comes to Tartar again in the future, he will definitely not be the king of Qin.

Then again, the Tartar didn't move at all.

If they are attacked, they can mobilize the Liaodong Army to show the emperor's prestige.

Chongzhen shook his head and shook off the messy thoughts.

"Your Majesty." Wang Chengen was afraid that Chongzhen would continue to think crookedly, so he hurriedly changed the topic: "Gao Qiqian said that Your Majesty promised a reward of 20,000 yuan for the siege of Laizhou." ”

"What do you say? Their Liaodong army is so rich that they are embarrassed to ask me for a reward of 20,000 taels of silver? Chongzhen was annoyed.

Wang Chengen said: "20,000 taels is not much, but it was promised by the imperial court." If His Majesty doesn't give it, it will spread it, but it will push these Liao soldiers even more to Yang Chengying. ”

"Makes sense. You spread my will, quickly dial 20,000 internal funds, and go to the front line in Laizhou. ”

"Yes."

Wang Chengen respectfully stepped back.

Soon, Neiku scraped together 20,000 taels of silver and sent troops to escort them to Laizhou.

Seeing such a snowflake silver, Zhu Dadian immediately cried.

This money was promised to the Liaodong Army, which would definitely cause dissatisfaction among the other soldiers.

In case of a mutiny, the counterinsurgency will be delayed, and you will not be able to afford to bear the blame.

Thinking of this, Zhu Dadian cried even more sadly.