In July of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, on the outskirts of Shenyang, dozens of cavalrymen in fresh clothes and angry horses galloped on the wilderness.

The men were dressed in all their gears, and they were whipping their horses, but they didn't look like they were hunting.

Their riding spears were all carried on their backs.

But it was like hunting.

Because above their heads, there are several goshawks circling.

The people avoided it and looked at this spectacle, but they didn't see it much, this kind of scene is very common.

His Royal Highness the Honorable King Zhou is meeting friends.

There is a wilderness in the northwest of Shenyang, and the Pu River shuttles through it, and the scenery is vigorous and powerful.

The prince meets distinguished guests, and often takes them outside to play in the name of hunting.

While traveling, test out new gadgets, which is a secret that the people know.

The goshawk screamed, spread its wings and flew across the blue sky, landing precisely on the back of the falconer's hand, its talons firmly grasping the glove made of animal skin.

The falconer took out a piece of rabbit meat from his bag and fed it to the goshawk's mouth.

Seeing this scene, Gu Mu turned his head to Yang Chengying and said, "Your Highness, are you quite satisfied with these group of eagle trainers presented by Weichen?"

Yang Chengying rode his horse slowly, nodded and said, "After a year of training, it really has an effect. You take them back first, and I will ask the military department to send someone to pick them up and send them to Cao Bianjiao's command."

"Your Ministers obey." Gumu was overjoyed.

This group of falconry trainers was asked by His Highness to train him.

For every successful training of a falconer, Gumu can receive one hundred taels of silver.

These falconry trainers will be assigned to Cao Bianjiao and Wang Fuchen to fight against the Rakshasas in the sparsely populated north.

Eagles have excellent eyesight and can see up to 36 kilometers.

"Favors are favors, and ugly words are ahead."

Yang Chengying said: "In the future, brothers will not divide the family property. If he is the brother of Zasak, he may be replaced by another brother in violation of the provisions of the Code."

"The minister has memorized the code well, please rest assured, Your Highness, the minister will never dare to violate it." Gu Mu swore and said.

The Guoerlus Department was originally very weak and lived a very poor life, but since following Yang Chengying, he finally lived a comfortable life.

Gu Mu followed Yang Chengying with an iron heart from the beginning, and was willing to hand over part of his power in exchange for a lifetime of wealth.

"I feel very comforted to hear you say that." Yang Cheng responded, "The leaders of the Mongolian tribes are like you, and the world will be peaceful."

"The minister thinks that the world is peaceful, but in fact, it is still far away."

"What do you mean by that?" Yang Chengying was not angry.

"The minister heard that the Central Plains is in turmoil, and the imperial court has lost its troops. Why doesn't Your Highness take advantage of this time to enter the Guannai and win the world."

Gu Mu's words in broken Chinese have a special charm.

Yang Chengying laughed when he heard this: "Gu Mu, reading is really beneficial, and you also know that you are winning the world. Well, that's good."

"Your Highness, the minister didn't laugh."

"I'm serious, too."

After Yang Chengying finished speaking, he glanced at the goshawk on the arm of the falconer and asked, "Do you know what the most important step in falconry is?"

"Boil the eagle!" "You need to bring the goshawk into a special room, put a blindfold on it, and then stay up with it until the hungry goshawk loses its fighting spirit."

"How long will it take?"

"Three or five days as short, seven or eight days as long."

"What about after the eagle?"

"Eagle training! It will take a long time, at least a year, and a maximum of two years."

When he said this, Gu Mu laughed: "But the reward is also great, if nothing else, an eagle can be used for a lifetime."

"Look, it takes so long to train an eagle, let alone overthrow a court that has been established for more than 260 years."

Yang Chengying pointed out the central meaning of the topic at this time.

Gu Mu listened and nodded in agreement.

At this time, Zu Zepei rode his horse to arrive.

"Your Highness,

Shi Lang has returned from Lushunkou and is waiting at the observation tower at the moment."

After Zu Zepei stopped the horse, he reported.

Yang Chengying said, "You tell Shi Lang that I will be there soon."

"Yes." Zuze Peze rode away.

Yang Chengying turned to look at Gu Mu and said, "I'll set up a banquet another day, and I have other things to do today, so let's go first."

"Your Highness walks slowly, and the minister is waiting for His Highness to summon him at the pavilion." Gumu clenched his fists on horseback.

Yang Chengying took the guards and rode away.

He entered the city and went straight to the observation tower of the palace.

The observation tower is located on the west side of the palace, next to the lotus pond, which is Yang Chengying's new study.

After reading a book or meeting, you can take a look at the scenery of the forest garden and relax for a short time in your spare time.

The ground in front of the observation tower is spacious, and large and small wooden boxes are placed.

Yang Chengying came in and took a look, a little surprised.

Shi Lang was directing the sailors to fiddle with these boxes, and when he saw Yang Chengying coming, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

"What's going on?"

Yang Cheng pointed to the box with a horsewhip.

"This is a gift to officials big and small in Jiangnan, and they refuse to accept it." Shi Lang replied.

In the past, gifts were given to officials of all sizes in Jiangnan every year, asking them to open the door of convenience and let the major workshops under Yang Chengying's name survive.

"What? They want to cut off my money!" Yang Chengying's sharp eyes flashed.

"Your Highness has misunderstood. Not only did those officials not accept it, but they also gave me gifts."

Shi Lang thought it was very funny: "But Your Highness, please rest assured, the minister didn't take any of them."

"Why don't you take it?" Yang Chengying joked.

"Hey, weasels give New Year's greetings to chickens, what kind of kindness can they have." Shi Lang said, "The minister sailed south for the first time and gave them gifts. One by one, the nostrils are facing the sky, and now groveling, eighty percent is not a good thing."

"You can be sensitive to problems and make progress."

Yang Chengying glanced at the soft boxes full of gold and silver, "Put them all into the treasury, and then take a tenth of them to reward the people who work with you on the sea."

When they heard that they could receive so many rewards, the sailors' legs were weak, and they all thought of kneeling down and kowtowing to thanksgiving.

Yang Chengying said "um", and they came back to their senses and shook deeply.

"Come with me."

Yang Chengying led Shi Lang to the observation tower and looked ahead.

"How's the tearful tree planting?" Yang Chengying asked.

"It's growing well. Governor Shang has planted a large number of plants on Jonlong Island in accordance with your orders, and it has begun to take shape."

Shi Lang asked puzzled, "Your Highness, what are those trees for?" Like lacquer, it can be made into beautiful utensils?"

"It's very useful." Yang Chengying said, "I will only give one example, and in the future, it will be used on the wheels, which can greatly reduce the bumpiness of the car."

Shi Lang became interested when he heard this: "It turns out that it can be so useful, then Your Highness...... Why didn't you find the Spaniards earlier and let them ship it."

"You think I don't want that. Whoever makes our sea power not enough to deter Luzon, they open their mouths to 'contract spirit, shut up' commercial freedom, but in fact, they respect plunder and killing."

Yang Chengying said, "If we don't have the power to deter them, you see that he will obediently transport the tree and 'tears' to you, and he won't ask for a price!"

The tree that sheds tears refers to the rubber tree, and the "tears" that flow out are natural rubber.