Kai Fu Han

Chapter 194
"The Ma Zong family has been doing trade with Goryeo and the Han court on the mainland for hundreds of years. Chinese is the language that our Zong family must know." Zong Laimao explained.

Liu Xinqi asked them to sit down, and Cui Wu also stayed.

After the few people chatted with each other for a few polite words, Zong Laimao got to the point first: "This visit is mainly to apologize to Leader Liu."

"Oh? I wonder what your family has done to offend me? Do you need to apologize to me?" Liu Xinqi asked knowingly.

"After this hurricane, our clan just learned that some of the people on Tuima Island had joined the pirates and also participated in the attack on your Xinghan Alliance fleet before the hurricane. Our clan, as the guardian of Tuima Island, failed to manage the people on Tuima Island, which led to I’m deeply sorry that something like this happened,” Soraimo said.

"I just asked how come there are locals from Tuima Island among the pirates I captured. It turns out that this is the reason. Then I wonder how your clan plans to deal with it?" Liu Xinqi asked.

"We are willing to compensate and pay money to redeem these captive citizens of Tuima Island." Muneyimao replied.

Liu Xinqi looked at Zong Laimao in amusement, thinking so beautifully that he participated in the attack on the Xinghan Alliance fleet and wanted to easily ransom the prisoners.

Maybe their clan is the mastermind.

"Forgive me for not agreeing. This time our Xinghan League fleet was attacked and suffered heavy casualties. According to the rules of our Xinghan League, we will bring these prisoners back to Dengzhou, and then kill them all to pay homage to those who died in this naval battle. Heroic spirit." Liu Xinqi said nonsense.

In fact, the main reason was that Liu Xinqi needed to build Duima Nangang and needed manpower. It was impossible to transport people from Dengzhou. These prisoners were just suitable for use, so they could not be easily redeemed by the Zong family.

"This..., the number of prisoners killed has been unknown since ancient times, and these captured citizens are the mainstay of the family. If they are killed, their families will lose their reliance on survival, and the impact will be very bad." Zong Laimao said.

"I also know that the number of prisoners killed and captured is unknown, and I also know that these strong men are the pillars of the family. However, the men from the Xinghan League who died in vain are also the pillars of the family. They were attacked and killed by these pirates for no reason. I must give their families an explanation. , otherwise how could I, the alliance leader, have the nerve to continue doing this?" Liu Xinqi said.

"If we are willing to compensate, we can discuss how much money is needed." Zong Laimao proposed again.

"This is not a problem that money can solve. And to put it bluntly, how much money can you have in a place as small as your Yuma Island?" Liu Xinqi sneered.

Zong Laimao heard the contempt in Liu Xinqi's words, but he was not angry, showing his good self-cultivation: "Although our Tuima Island is small and has few people, we have been engaged in maritime trade, so we still have some savings."

Seeing that Zong Laimao was not angered by him, Liu Xinqi changed his strategy and continued: "It's not just the proceeds from trade, right? I heard that there is a silver mine on your Tuima Island. Is it true or not?"

Zong Laimao did not expect that Liu Xinqi and others had only been ashore for such a short period of time and were still in the state of a hurricane. They had already inquired about such private information. He could no longer remain calm:

"There are rumors spreading around that there used to be a small silver mine, but it has been exhausted by mining."

"Young Master Zong, don't be so excited. We don't intend to ask you to use the silver mine as compensation. This silver mine is on your Tuima Island and naturally belongs to your clan." Liu Xinqi said.

"Then if Leader Liu has any requests, just ask them. Our clan will do our best." Zong Laimao replied.

Liu Xinqi saw that the heat was almost ready and began to make conditions. "It is impossible to return these prisoners to you. This is the bottom line. If I return the murderous enemy of the Xinghan League who killed people for a small amount of compensation, I will probably be angry when I return to Dengzhou Xinghan League. The people were tied up and hanged." Liu Xinqi gave the first clue: "But it is not completely without modifications."

"Just say it!" Zong Laimao continued.

"Although I can't return them to you, I don't have to kill them. According to the rules of our Xinghan League, in addition to paying for their lives, the murderer has another option, which is to forgive the murderer who has not committed a heinous crime and allow them to work hard throughout his life to pay off his debt. "Liu Xinqi explained.

"I don't quite understand? What's the difference?" Soraimo asked.

"Of course there is a difference. The biggest difference is life and death." Liu Xinqi replied: "Speaking of which, we at Xinghan League have a merciless request, and I hope your family can agree to it."

Liu Xinqi had a hard time seeing it.

"It doesn't matter if you say it." Zong Laimao said.

"I think you have seen the goods that our Xinghan Alliance brought to Japan for trade. Isn't it good?" Liu Xinqi asked.

"They are all very good. The glass products are exquisite and the steel products are excellent. They can all be called treasures." Zong Laimao replied.

"That's right. Our Xinghan Alliance plans to trade in Japan for a long time and exchange these goods for local specialties of Japan." Liu Xinqi continued, but Zong Laimao did not answer and signaled Liu Xinqi to continue.

"Ships traveling on the sea will inevitably encounter storms or other man-made disasters. They need a foothold in Japan to repair ships and replenish supplies."

Zong Laimao already had a bad feeling, and his face darkened.

"I think it is very suitable for you to borrow this port where our Xinghan League takes shelter from the hurricane this time. Our Xinghan League plans to borrow it for a long time. Of course it will not be in vain. We will pay the rent." After Liu Xinqi finished speaking, Zong Laimao immediately refused. :

"This is absolutely not allowed. The land passed down by our ancestors cannot be given to others lightly."

"How can this be regarded as 'granting others lightly'? We are just renting it. Of course the land still belongs to your clan. Apart from being used as a port, I think this coast is already deserted. There are no people living or growing crops. Instead of leaving it here and wasting it, Why not rent it to us, Xinghan League, and get rental income?"

Liu Xinqi did not wait for Zong Laimao's refusal and continued: "Besides, there is another advantage. We have a leased port here, which must be repaired and constructed. This port is too small, and our big ships cannot dock. Restoring and building the port will definitely require manpower. , these captured pirates can stay here to work, and our Xinghan League will also pay for the hard work."

"As long as you agree to rent this port to us to promote the Han Alliance, these pirate captives will not only have to stay away from home, but they will also have a job and income. In addition, we have a port for transit and rest, and your clan will have rental income, and we will have the best of all worlds. It’s a matter.”

No matter what Liu Xinqi said, in the final analysis, this matter was an act of luring a wolf into the house. Zong Laimao, as the next generation heir of the Zong family, could certainly see it, so how could he agree to it.

(End of this chapter)