On the one hand, Yang Chengying had in-depth discussions with the Ryukyu Kingdom on land and other issues. On the one hand, I am waiting for news from the Shimazu family.

The reason why he was so patient was that he didn't want to fall into the trap of the shogunate.

As the saying goes, killing the enemy will remove the danger, and killing the friendly army will remove the hidden danger.

Here we only need to make a slight change, remove the word "type" directly, and add the word "了" after the word "death".

The dead enemy army will remove the danger, and the dead friendly army will remove the hidden danger.

The Tokugawa shogunate was eager for them to fight.

Don't look at the soldiers brought by Hisaka Kashiyama like rookies, there are more than 35,000 people who cook like them.

According to the history of Shimazu Province, the Shimazu family, whether it was a retainer or a direct government, had an organization called "Lu".

Each "foothill" built a mountain city, and a head office was set up under the city to manage civil affairs.

It was also a place where samurai gathered.

The samurai gathered here and were called "village warriors".

Historically, Saigo Takamori, Okubo Ritsu and others were born as "villagers".

The Shimazu family has one hundred and thirteen "foothills", which is about one hundred and thirteen castles.

Those "villagers" who work as farmers in peacetime and serve as soldiers in wartime can control the people of the territory to death.

With the ferocity of the Shimazu family exploiting the people, in the 260 years of the Edo period, the Shimazu family did not have a single "one-shot", which can be seen to be very powerful.

Who doesn't have a headache when they see it.

Of course, this is also a double-edged sword.

Yang Chengying didn't use this sword, which was related to his ultimate goal.

His ultimate goal is to create an overseas dumping market.

With the Tiangong Bureau led by Song Yingxing, it gradually touched the threshold of the steam engine.

A whole new era is coming.

The Age of Steam!

Industrial products, need to be sold in the market.

raw materials, the need for cheap procurement market.

The concession now is only for tomorrow to let them all eat and spit it out!

A person who has big goals does not count the feet of smaller stones.

When needed, you only need to put on iron shoes and smash them with one foot.

Naha Port, the embassy of Liaodong Town in the Ryukyus was inaugurated.

Along with it, there was also the Chamber of Ocean Trade and the Admiral's Palace.

In order to increase diplomatic, political and military flexibility, Yang Chengying divided it into three.

With Shi Daxuan as the commander of the sailors, he led some sailors to be stationed in the Ryukyus, and together with Liu Xiang, he maintained the safety of maritime trade.

With Koshō's son Koyasu as his first ambassador, he handled relations with the Ryukyu Kingdom, the Satsuma Domain, and the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Zheng Zhihu became the president of the Chamber of Commerce and managed overseas trade.

Geng Zhongming was the commander, and all three of the above were subject to his control.

Yang Chengying held the appointment certificate and awarded it to Geng Zhongming in front of everyone.

Geng Zhongming knelt on one knee and accepted the appointment.

"I give you the sword, and I hope you will remember the meaning of the sword."

Yang Chengying said, untied the saber from his waist and handed it to Geng Zhongming.

Geng Zhongming took the sword with both hands: "The subordinates understand that the sword is not easy to unsheath, just as the use of soldiers does not use force lightly." When it is unsheathed, it seals the throat with a sword. ”

"There is another one, even if the strength does not allow it, it does not mean that you cannot use force."

Yang Chengying finished speaking with a smile and asked Geng Zhongming to get up.

While looking around at the people around him, he said, "You are carefully selected by me, and I believe that you will definitely be able to protect the interests of my Liaodong Town overseas." ”

"Loyalty!"

The crowd shouted in unison.

Yang Chengying nodded: "You should have heard the story of Guan Yunchang's defeat and departure from Maicheng, he was betrayed by his own people." On the other hand, he is also under pressure from both sides.

Both sides need to get rid of it quickly, and this is in their core interests.

Therefore, you must also be cautious when you are outside, do not take danger lightly, and take soldiers with you wherever you go. Do you understand? ”

"Understood!" The crowd clasped their fists.

When everyone dispersed, Yang Chengying left Geng Zhongming alone.

There are some things that he has to explain clearly.

"You are my old department, you are flexible, and I don't worry about your safety."

Yang Chengying said: "I'm worried that you are sometimes too greedy for small gains. ”

"Don't worry, I'll change it."

Geng Zhongming lowered his head, and some things were clear to him.

"Also, remember one thing. When you encounter diplomatic problems, you can ask your subordinates to speak harshly or softly.

But you can't take it lightly. When he found that the situation was not good, he came forward to clarify. If you find that things are okay, don't come forward.

Of course, you can figure out for yourself how to grasp it. ”

"What should I do? The subordinates don't understand much. ”

Geng Zhongming's eyes widened, a little confused.

"To give a simple example, the Satsuma Domain has done something that harms our interests, and Xu Kang sent someone to find the Satsuma Domain's theory."

Yang Chengying said: "At this time, you can ask Xu Kang to say something that stings the other party to test the reaction of the other party and even all parties." ”

"Oh, I found it out of control, I'll come forward again."

Geng Zhongming understood, "When you think it's okay, you can continue to cut meat with a blunt knife." ”

"That's right! The secret of diplomacy is to adopt all means on the basis of safeguarding one's own core interests. ”

Yang Chengying said: "Getting a lot of friends is just one of them. Because there are some core interests involved, even if you know how to do diplomacy again, it is useless. ”

"Subordinates understand! Dividing and disintegrating, pulling one faction against another, checking and balancing, resisting or even attacking one side or the other is diplomacy. ”

Geng Zhongming nodded.

"I didn't say these words to Xu Kang because the final decision is in your hands."

Yang Chengying patted him on the shoulder, "This is a newly developed field, how to plant it, and what kind of fruit it bears, it's up to you, Admiral Geng!" ”

"Subordinates understood!"

Geng Zhongming gave a deep salute and slowly retreated.

He walked on the front foot, and Liu Xiang arrived on the back foot.

The timing is so coincidental, it was arranged by Yang Chengying in advance.

Zu Ze Hongqing and Liu Xiang drank tea in the guest tent, and when Jinglu finished talking with Geng Zhongming, he invited Liu Xiang to meet in the handsome tent.

"Omitted."

"Sit."

"Yes."

As soon as Liu Xiang sat down, he saw Yang Chengying writing.

He waited quietly.

What is in front of you is not Ji Liao Jingluo, but the God of Wealth.

Yang Chengying quickly wrote, blew the ink on the paper, and then handed it to Liu Xiang.

"It's ......"

"The wealthy businessmen in the Ningbo area have repeatedly explained to me the benefits of overseas trade. I wrote a letter about the situation here, and you sent someone to send it. ”

"Oh, I see." Liu Xiang happily held the letter in her arms and touched it, it was very precious.

Yang Chengying smiled and said, "As for you, go north with me and go to Kyoto." ”

"What? The matter of the Satsuma clan is not resolved? Liu Xiang was stunned.

"In fact, the matter has been talked about for a long time, and it is only the final word."

Yang Chengying said with a smile: "I must take the initiative in this kind of thing." As for why I let out this kind of rumor, you should understand. ”

"Oh, I see. When I went back, I told my subordinates that you would go north to Kyoto on the sixth day of the first month. ”

Liu Xiang smiled and nodded.

He was instructed by the Satsuma clan to fight with Yang Chengying at sea.

Although the matter has passed, there are still subordinates in his team who have no relationship with the Satsuma Domain.

Yang Chengying wanted to use this date to force the Satsuma clan to make a decision as soon as possible.