Chapter 1153
Revisit Liaodong
Chapter 1153 Revisit Liaodong
Although the intelligence information on Dongjiang Town at hand is relatively limited, the Zhifu Island Command tried its best to study the opponent's organizational structure and staffing, and finally came to the conclusion that Shen Zhixiang could be used as a key wooing target to manage the relationship.The current general of Dongjiang Town, Shen Shikui, has no children, and his most trusted descendant is Shen Zhixiang. Due to the special historical reasons of Dongjiang Town, it is difficult for the imperial court and the Ministry of War to directly influence the appointment of personnel here. In Shen Zhixiang's hand.
Originally, there was still a Shang Kexi in Dongjiang Town who could compete with Shen Zhixiang for the seat, but because of Shen Shikui's exclusion, he defected and voted for Houjin last year.Lieutenant General Jin Riguan has always looked forward to Shen Shikui's leadership, and he will certainly not oppose his wishes. Now there is no one else in Dongjiang Town who can compete with Shen Zhixiang for the position of successor.For Haihan to invest in Shen Zhixiang, the risk is relatively small, but the future income can be expected.
If it is just to forcibly enter Liaodong, Haihan can of course do it with his own force, but this approach will inevitably arouse dissatisfaction and vigilance of the Ming court, and Haihan does not intend to have a real relationship with Ming in the long-term planning of Northeast Asia. To fight against each other, and even help to maintain the stability of the Ming regime in the foreseeable future, so that it can continue to resist the southward momentum of the Houjin armed forces in the north.Therefore, finding a reasonable and legal cover as a cover for action is not only to save some unnecessary troubles for Haihan, but more importantly, it can continue to maintain the "peaceful" relationship between Da Ming and Haihan without affecting To the increasingly close economic and trade relations between the two sides.
The armed conflict between Haihan and the Ming army in Dengzhou a few days ago was not a big deal in Wang Tom's view.The governor of Denglai, Sun Yuanhua, was executed by the court because of Kong Youde's judgment of chaos. Only two years ago, with this lesson learned, who would dare to let Dengzhou fall into war again?Previously, the headquarters decided to let go of their hands and feet to give the Dengzhou Ming army a hard time, because they saw that the Dengzhou government had no courage to speak out after encountering a setback, but would cover it by itself because they were worried about punishment.
Compared with the degree of cooperation between the Dengzhou government and the garrison, Haihan cared more about the role of Dongjiang Town.Almost all of the Ming army they belonged to were from Liaodong, and they were far more familiar with the local conditions than the Haihan army, which was mainly from the south. With this help, Haihan's actions in Liaodong could be under the guise of the Ming army. It is also much more convenient to handle.Right now, as long as Shen Zhixiang is taken down, it can be said that it is equivalent to taking down half of Dongjiang Town. Next, the Haihan Army's actions in Liaodong will no longer have to worry about being held accountable by the Ming court.
It is also because of this that Haihan is willing to give Shen Zhixiang some very favorable terms and promises, clearly expressing his willingness to support him, hoping to use this to win him over and completely join the Haihan camp.
Shen Zhixiang responded noncommittally: "I believe what General Wang said, but I also really want to know, what is your country's plan for the future development of Dongjiang Town? There is no need to repeat the words that were said to my lord earlier. I repeat, after all, almost all the information he knows about the situation in your country is relayed by me, if he goes to Zhifu Island and sees your country’s local measures with his own eyes, it may not be so easy for him to agree to cooperate!"
Tom Wang laughed and said, "You are speaking so bluntly...well, let me tell you about the situation that may arise in the future."
Shen Zhixiang asked such a question, of course Tom Wang could sense his ambition from it.Although Dongjiang Town is now in a desperate situation, it was once one of the main forces guarding Liaodong. There are still thousands of soldiers under its command and tens of thousands of people at its disposal. The Han people in Liaodong only recognize this partial division, so many people The escapes were all to Phi Island in the direction of North Korea, not to Shandong across the sea.With such a foundation, and with Shanghai Han's intention to court him, Shen Zhixiang would naturally feel that he had some bargaining power, so he didn't immediately agree to Wang Tom's conditions, but wanted to have some in-depth discussions.
"If what I say next offends Dongjiang Town, please forgive me, General Xiao Shen!" Since it was a substantive discussion, Wang Tom put the vaccination first.
Shen Zhixiang nodded solemnly and said: "It's easy to talk, easy to talk, General Wang, please speak freely, don't have any scruples."
Wang Tom said: "The most important enemy of Ming Dynasty now is the Houjin Kingdom in Liaodong. I believe that General Xiao Shen is also very clear about the trend of the battle between the two sides in recent years. There is no hope of regaining it in a short period of time. Hou Jin will go south to harass the Xuanda area every year, and Da Ming can only be exhausted in coping with it, unable to come up with effective countermeasures. Given time, it is only a matter of time before Hou Jin breaks through Daming's northern defense line Yes. Let me take the liberty to ask, if there is no intervention from our country, how long does General Xiao Shen think Dongjiang Town can last with the current situation?"
Shen Zhixiang was so absorbed in what he heard before, but he didn't expect that Tom Wang suddenly raised such a very essential question. After hesitating for a moment, he replied: "Dongjiang Town can't last long without the support of the imperial court. In my opinion, at most, I can survive for a year or two. Dongjiang Town can't be destroyed after being a slave, after all, I don't dare to go south with confidence."
Wang Tom continued to ask: "Is this your personal opinion, or is it the general opinion of the senior management of Dongjiang Town?"
Shen Zhixiang looked at Tom Wang and said, "To be honest, this is actually my lord's opinion, otherwise he would not have agreed to cooperate with your country so easily!"
Wang Tom nodded and said: "Master Shen is right in judging the situation. In fact, our country also holds a similar view on the situation in Liaodong. At the latest, the year after next year, Houjin will send troops to solve the hidden dangers in the east. Not only your Dongjiang Town, but also There is the vassal state of North Korea. Not to mention North Korea, it’s just a group of people, and they can’t be expected to contribute, but Dongjiang Town at that time probably couldn’t gather many troops to fight against Hou Jin.”
Shen Zhixiang was deeply impressed by Wang Tom's statement: "North Korea is a bunch of cowards, they are obedient to Daming, and at the same time they are afraid of offending Jiannu. Apart from supplying Dongjiang Town with a little food, they are really embarrassing Useful."
Wang Tom continued: "North Koreans are not only embarrassing, but also unloyal. They may fight back at critical moments. In short, they are untrustworthy objects. When dealing with North Korea, you must be more careful and don't be betrayed by others. gone."
In the original history, Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty Huang Taiji led an army of 1636 to invade North Korea in 15 and forced it to surrender, known as Bingzi Huan in history.The purpose of this war is to relieve worries for the next attack on the Ming Dynasty and beat North Korea, a country that does not know the current affairs.It took less than two months for the Qing army to force North Korea to surrender, to sever its relationship with the original suzerain, Ming Dynasty, to accept the canonization of the Manchu Dynasty, and even to change the year name used from the Ming Dynasty to the Manchu Dynasty name.At that time, the No.[-] king of the Joseon Dynasty, Li Ji, was forced to negotiate peace with the Manchu Qing. Both his elder son Li Yi and his second son Li Hao were sent to Fengtian as hostages, while the great scholars Yin Ji, Wu Daji, and Hong Yi who advocated anti-Qing The three Han people were executed in public, and North Korea became a vassal state of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
Of course, Huang Taiji did not forget the remnant party of Dongjiang Town on Phi Island, and ordered North Korea to send troops to assist the Qing army in attacking Phi Island.After more than two months of hard fighting, most of the Ming army on the island were killed on the battlefield. Major generals such as Shen Shikui and Jin Riguan all died for their country, and the establishment of Dongjiang Town was finally completely wiped out.The only senior general on the island who surrendered to the Qing Dynasty was Shen Zhixiang.
Of course, Tom Wang couldn't tell the whole story about these details. Not only would Shen Zhixiang not believe it, but he might become suspicious because of it.However, since the senior management of Dongjiang Town had a relatively clear prediction of the future situation, it would be easier for Wang Tom to follow this rhythm.
Wang Tom said: "We don't want Daming to be defeated, but directly sending troops to attack Houjin, or providing military aid to Daming, that is not what we can do now. So we can only try to hold back Houjin's footsteps, not Let them clear away the obstacles to going south so easily. We can't support Da Ming, but we can support Dongjiang Town. Although your strength has declined sharply, as long as you have enough time and resources to recover, I think you should still be able to follow. Jin fought well."
Shen Zhixiang said: "Then let me take the liberty to ask, if we can repel Jiannu and regain the country, who will have the final say in Liaodong from now on?"
"Dongjiang Town has the final say on the place in Dongjiang Town." Wang Tom replied in a deep voice: "But the place under our country's jurisdiction is of course our country's call."
"Like Zhifu Island?" Shen Zhixiang asked.
"That's right, within the jurisdiction of Haihan, it is managed by the Haihan Executive Committee and implements the laws of Haihan." Tom Wang said, "I have already explained these contents to Mr. Shen in a private meeting with Master Shen. He has also accepted our terms."
Shen Zhixiang said: "Since that's the case, then I have one more question. If one day, your country and Daming clash, will Dongjiang Town be listed as the target?"
Wang Tom said: "The covenant I signed with Mr. Shen is not on behalf of Haihan and Daming, but between Haihan and Dongjiang Town. We will not unilaterally tear up the covenant. I hope Dongjiang Town can do the same."
"Understood, I also hope that there will be no day when Dongjiang Town needs to make a choice." Shen Zhixiang is also a smart person, so he naturally understands the meaning of Wang Tom's words. This is not only a warning, but also a promise.
Speaking of this matter, even if the matter is basically finalized, Tom Wang doesn't need Shen Zhixiang to get something to sign and draw to prove the cooperative relationship between the two parties. The fleet will soon go south and return to Zhejiang after escorting the Phi Island troops, so there should be no major wars this winter."
When Shen Zhixiang went to Zhifu Island last time, Haihan had let him off the hook, so he was not surprised to hear Tom Wang's words now, nodded and said: "General Wang has been working so hard this time, and it's a good thing when it's over." You can go back to the south and rest for a few months. After the spring of next year, it will not be too late to come to Liaodong to deal with Jiannu!"
Wang Tom said: "Don't be too idle this winter. In addition to organizing your men and horses to rebuild various facilities in the Changshan Islands, you choose some cronies and capable people to go to Zhifu Island to receive military training."
Shen Zhixiang said with some disapproval: "Although Dongjiang Town is not strong, they are all veterans of Liaodong Capital Division for many years. More than [-]% of them have seen blood on the battlefield. They are also used to the geographical climate of Liaodong. Why do we need any more training? "
Wang Tom explained: "Your combat methods mainly use cold weapons, and you have seen the weapons we use in Zhifu Island. The combat methods are completely different from yours. First train a group of officers, and then Only when these officers go back to train soldiers can the overall combat strength of Dongjiang Town be improved."
Shen Zhixiang sighed: "Although your country's weapons are sharp, they are expensive to manufacture. With Dongjiang Town's financial resources at this time, I am afraid that it is impossible to install such expensive weapons."
When Shen Zhixiang went to Zhifu Island for inspection, it was natural to visit the actual combat exercises specially arranged by Haihan. The Haihan Army, which almost completely used firecrackers and artillery to fight, left a deep impression on Shen Zhixiang with its advanced combat methods and powerful lethality. impression.At that time, he also specifically inquired about the cost and use cost of these weapons in Haihan, hoping to introduce them to Dongjiang Town for deployment, but in the end he could only bow his head in front of the high price.
"We can use interest-free loans to sell a batch of weapons to Dongjiang Town and help you form a new army full of firearms." Tom Wang showed a businessman's smile on his face: "As for the loan, it can be divided into It can be repaid slowly over a few years, and it can also be mortgaged with young and mature immigrants, and there will always be a way to solve this kind of small problem."
"Is this true?" Shen Zhixiang's eyes lit up, and he asked immediately.If a strong army equipped with all firearms can be formed, the chances of counterattacking Liaodong will undoubtedly be much greater.As for the cost of purchasing these arms, when the time comes to return to Liaodong, are you afraid that you won't be able to get money from Jiannu?
"Of course, and we will give priority to introducing General Xiao Shen's subordinates as training targets. We will ship a batch of weapons after the beginning of spring, so it is best not to delay the time, and strive to form combat effectiveness by next spring." Tom laughed and said, "I just wonder if General Shen is interested in conducting military cooperation in this area?"
"Yes, yes, yes! Of course I'm interested!" Shen Zhixiang nodded repeatedly and said, "It's not too late, let's go gather my subordinates and make a list first... By the way, how many people do General Wang think are more suitable?"
"50 to [-] people!" Tom Wang thought for a while and gave a rough range.
"Okay, okay, then I'll take my leave first!" After hearing the news, Shen Zhixiang was far more excited than before receiving the cash, and couldn't sit still right now.
Wang Tom sent Shen Zhixiang away, sat back in his seat and took a sip of water. He looked up from the porthole and saw the outline of Phi Island slowly disappearing on the sea level in the distance.
(End of this chapter)
Although the intelligence information on Dongjiang Town at hand is relatively limited, the Zhifu Island Command tried its best to study the opponent's organizational structure and staffing, and finally came to the conclusion that Shen Zhixiang could be used as a key wooing target to manage the relationship.The current general of Dongjiang Town, Shen Shikui, has no children, and his most trusted descendant is Shen Zhixiang. Due to the special historical reasons of Dongjiang Town, it is difficult for the imperial court and the Ministry of War to directly influence the appointment of personnel here. In Shen Zhixiang's hand.
Originally, there was still a Shang Kexi in Dongjiang Town who could compete with Shen Zhixiang for the seat, but because of Shen Shikui's exclusion, he defected and voted for Houjin last year.Lieutenant General Jin Riguan has always looked forward to Shen Shikui's leadership, and he will certainly not oppose his wishes. Now there is no one else in Dongjiang Town who can compete with Shen Zhixiang for the position of successor.For Haihan to invest in Shen Zhixiang, the risk is relatively small, but the future income can be expected.
If it is just to forcibly enter Liaodong, Haihan can of course do it with his own force, but this approach will inevitably arouse dissatisfaction and vigilance of the Ming court, and Haihan does not intend to have a real relationship with Ming in the long-term planning of Northeast Asia. To fight against each other, and even help to maintain the stability of the Ming regime in the foreseeable future, so that it can continue to resist the southward momentum of the Houjin armed forces in the north.Therefore, finding a reasonable and legal cover as a cover for action is not only to save some unnecessary troubles for Haihan, but more importantly, it can continue to maintain the "peaceful" relationship between Da Ming and Haihan without affecting To the increasingly close economic and trade relations between the two sides.
The armed conflict between Haihan and the Ming army in Dengzhou a few days ago was not a big deal in Wang Tom's view.The governor of Denglai, Sun Yuanhua, was executed by the court because of Kong Youde's judgment of chaos. Only two years ago, with this lesson learned, who would dare to let Dengzhou fall into war again?Previously, the headquarters decided to let go of their hands and feet to give the Dengzhou Ming army a hard time, because they saw that the Dengzhou government had no courage to speak out after encountering a setback, but would cover it by itself because they were worried about punishment.
Compared with the degree of cooperation between the Dengzhou government and the garrison, Haihan cared more about the role of Dongjiang Town.Almost all of the Ming army they belonged to were from Liaodong, and they were far more familiar with the local conditions than the Haihan army, which was mainly from the south. With this help, Haihan's actions in Liaodong could be under the guise of the Ming army. It is also much more convenient to handle.Right now, as long as Shen Zhixiang is taken down, it can be said that it is equivalent to taking down half of Dongjiang Town. Next, the Haihan Army's actions in Liaodong will no longer have to worry about being held accountable by the Ming court.
It is also because of this that Haihan is willing to give Shen Zhixiang some very favorable terms and promises, clearly expressing his willingness to support him, hoping to use this to win him over and completely join the Haihan camp.
Shen Zhixiang responded noncommittally: "I believe what General Wang said, but I also really want to know, what is your country's plan for the future development of Dongjiang Town? There is no need to repeat the words that were said to my lord earlier. I repeat, after all, almost all the information he knows about the situation in your country is relayed by me, if he goes to Zhifu Island and sees your country’s local measures with his own eyes, it may not be so easy for him to agree to cooperate!"
Tom Wang laughed and said, "You are speaking so bluntly...well, let me tell you about the situation that may arise in the future."
Shen Zhixiang asked such a question, of course Tom Wang could sense his ambition from it.Although Dongjiang Town is now in a desperate situation, it was once one of the main forces guarding Liaodong. There are still thousands of soldiers under its command and tens of thousands of people at its disposal. The Han people in Liaodong only recognize this partial division, so many people The escapes were all to Phi Island in the direction of North Korea, not to Shandong across the sea.With such a foundation, and with Shanghai Han's intention to court him, Shen Zhixiang would naturally feel that he had some bargaining power, so he didn't immediately agree to Wang Tom's conditions, but wanted to have some in-depth discussions.
"If what I say next offends Dongjiang Town, please forgive me, General Xiao Shen!" Since it was a substantive discussion, Wang Tom put the vaccination first.
Shen Zhixiang nodded solemnly and said: "It's easy to talk, easy to talk, General Wang, please speak freely, don't have any scruples."
Wang Tom said: "The most important enemy of Ming Dynasty now is the Houjin Kingdom in Liaodong. I believe that General Xiao Shen is also very clear about the trend of the battle between the two sides in recent years. There is no hope of regaining it in a short period of time. Hou Jin will go south to harass the Xuanda area every year, and Da Ming can only be exhausted in coping with it, unable to come up with effective countermeasures. Given time, it is only a matter of time before Hou Jin breaks through Daming's northern defense line Yes. Let me take the liberty to ask, if there is no intervention from our country, how long does General Xiao Shen think Dongjiang Town can last with the current situation?"
Shen Zhixiang was so absorbed in what he heard before, but he didn't expect that Tom Wang suddenly raised such a very essential question. After hesitating for a moment, he replied: "Dongjiang Town can't last long without the support of the imperial court. In my opinion, at most, I can survive for a year or two. Dongjiang Town can't be destroyed after being a slave, after all, I don't dare to go south with confidence."
Wang Tom continued to ask: "Is this your personal opinion, or is it the general opinion of the senior management of Dongjiang Town?"
Shen Zhixiang looked at Tom Wang and said, "To be honest, this is actually my lord's opinion, otherwise he would not have agreed to cooperate with your country so easily!"
Wang Tom nodded and said: "Master Shen is right in judging the situation. In fact, our country also holds a similar view on the situation in Liaodong. At the latest, the year after next year, Houjin will send troops to solve the hidden dangers in the east. Not only your Dongjiang Town, but also There is the vassal state of North Korea. Not to mention North Korea, it’s just a group of people, and they can’t be expected to contribute, but Dongjiang Town at that time probably couldn’t gather many troops to fight against Hou Jin.”
Shen Zhixiang was deeply impressed by Wang Tom's statement: "North Korea is a bunch of cowards, they are obedient to Daming, and at the same time they are afraid of offending Jiannu. Apart from supplying Dongjiang Town with a little food, they are really embarrassing Useful."
Wang Tom continued: "North Koreans are not only embarrassing, but also unloyal. They may fight back at critical moments. In short, they are untrustworthy objects. When dealing with North Korea, you must be more careful and don't be betrayed by others. gone."
In the original history, Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty Huang Taiji led an army of 1636 to invade North Korea in 15 and forced it to surrender, known as Bingzi Huan in history.The purpose of this war is to relieve worries for the next attack on the Ming Dynasty and beat North Korea, a country that does not know the current affairs.It took less than two months for the Qing army to force North Korea to surrender, to sever its relationship with the original suzerain, Ming Dynasty, to accept the canonization of the Manchu Dynasty, and even to change the year name used from the Ming Dynasty to the Manchu Dynasty name.At that time, the No.[-] king of the Joseon Dynasty, Li Ji, was forced to negotiate peace with the Manchu Qing. Both his elder son Li Yi and his second son Li Hao were sent to Fengtian as hostages, while the great scholars Yin Ji, Wu Daji, and Hong Yi who advocated anti-Qing The three Han people were executed in public, and North Korea became a vassal state of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
Of course, Huang Taiji did not forget the remnant party of Dongjiang Town on Phi Island, and ordered North Korea to send troops to assist the Qing army in attacking Phi Island.After more than two months of hard fighting, most of the Ming army on the island were killed on the battlefield. Major generals such as Shen Shikui and Jin Riguan all died for their country, and the establishment of Dongjiang Town was finally completely wiped out.The only senior general on the island who surrendered to the Qing Dynasty was Shen Zhixiang.
Of course, Tom Wang couldn't tell the whole story about these details. Not only would Shen Zhixiang not believe it, but he might become suspicious because of it.However, since the senior management of Dongjiang Town had a relatively clear prediction of the future situation, it would be easier for Wang Tom to follow this rhythm.
Wang Tom said: "We don't want Daming to be defeated, but directly sending troops to attack Houjin, or providing military aid to Daming, that is not what we can do now. So we can only try to hold back Houjin's footsteps, not Let them clear away the obstacles to going south so easily. We can't support Da Ming, but we can support Dongjiang Town. Although your strength has declined sharply, as long as you have enough time and resources to recover, I think you should still be able to follow. Jin fought well."
Shen Zhixiang said: "Then let me take the liberty to ask, if we can repel Jiannu and regain the country, who will have the final say in Liaodong from now on?"
"Dongjiang Town has the final say on the place in Dongjiang Town." Wang Tom replied in a deep voice: "But the place under our country's jurisdiction is of course our country's call."
"Like Zhifu Island?" Shen Zhixiang asked.
"That's right, within the jurisdiction of Haihan, it is managed by the Haihan Executive Committee and implements the laws of Haihan." Tom Wang said, "I have already explained these contents to Mr. Shen in a private meeting with Master Shen. He has also accepted our terms."
Shen Zhixiang said: "Since that's the case, then I have one more question. If one day, your country and Daming clash, will Dongjiang Town be listed as the target?"
Wang Tom said: "The covenant I signed with Mr. Shen is not on behalf of Haihan and Daming, but between Haihan and Dongjiang Town. We will not unilaterally tear up the covenant. I hope Dongjiang Town can do the same."
"Understood, I also hope that there will be no day when Dongjiang Town needs to make a choice." Shen Zhixiang is also a smart person, so he naturally understands the meaning of Wang Tom's words. This is not only a warning, but also a promise.
Speaking of this matter, even if the matter is basically finalized, Tom Wang doesn't need Shen Zhixiang to get something to sign and draw to prove the cooperative relationship between the two parties. The fleet will soon go south and return to Zhejiang after escorting the Phi Island troops, so there should be no major wars this winter."
When Shen Zhixiang went to Zhifu Island last time, Haihan had let him off the hook, so he was not surprised to hear Tom Wang's words now, nodded and said: "General Wang has been working so hard this time, and it's a good thing when it's over." You can go back to the south and rest for a few months. After the spring of next year, it will not be too late to come to Liaodong to deal with Jiannu!"
Wang Tom said: "Don't be too idle this winter. In addition to organizing your men and horses to rebuild various facilities in the Changshan Islands, you choose some cronies and capable people to go to Zhifu Island to receive military training."
Shen Zhixiang said with some disapproval: "Although Dongjiang Town is not strong, they are all veterans of Liaodong Capital Division for many years. More than [-]% of them have seen blood on the battlefield. They are also used to the geographical climate of Liaodong. Why do we need any more training? "
Wang Tom explained: "Your combat methods mainly use cold weapons, and you have seen the weapons we use in Zhifu Island. The combat methods are completely different from yours. First train a group of officers, and then Only when these officers go back to train soldiers can the overall combat strength of Dongjiang Town be improved."
Shen Zhixiang sighed: "Although your country's weapons are sharp, they are expensive to manufacture. With Dongjiang Town's financial resources at this time, I am afraid that it is impossible to install such expensive weapons."
When Shen Zhixiang went to Zhifu Island for inspection, it was natural to visit the actual combat exercises specially arranged by Haihan. The Haihan Army, which almost completely used firecrackers and artillery to fight, left a deep impression on Shen Zhixiang with its advanced combat methods and powerful lethality. impression.At that time, he also specifically inquired about the cost and use cost of these weapons in Haihan, hoping to introduce them to Dongjiang Town for deployment, but in the end he could only bow his head in front of the high price.
"We can use interest-free loans to sell a batch of weapons to Dongjiang Town and help you form a new army full of firearms." Tom Wang showed a businessman's smile on his face: "As for the loan, it can be divided into It can be repaid slowly over a few years, and it can also be mortgaged with young and mature immigrants, and there will always be a way to solve this kind of small problem."
"Is this true?" Shen Zhixiang's eyes lit up, and he asked immediately.If a strong army equipped with all firearms can be formed, the chances of counterattacking Liaodong will undoubtedly be much greater.As for the cost of purchasing these arms, when the time comes to return to Liaodong, are you afraid that you won't be able to get money from Jiannu?
"Of course, and we will give priority to introducing General Xiao Shen's subordinates as training targets. We will ship a batch of weapons after the beginning of spring, so it is best not to delay the time, and strive to form combat effectiveness by next spring." Tom laughed and said, "I just wonder if General Shen is interested in conducting military cooperation in this area?"
"Yes, yes, yes! Of course I'm interested!" Shen Zhixiang nodded repeatedly and said, "It's not too late, let's go gather my subordinates and make a list first... By the way, how many people do General Wang think are more suitable?"
"50 to [-] people!" Tom Wang thought for a while and gave a rough range.
"Okay, okay, then I'll take my leave first!" After hearing the news, Shen Zhixiang was far more excited than before receiving the cash, and couldn't sit still right now.
Wang Tom sent Shen Zhixiang away, sat back in his seat and took a sip of water. He looked up from the porthole and saw the outline of Phi Island slowly disappearing on the sea level in the distance.
(End of this chapter)