Dragon Sea Empire

Xu Guangqi withdrew from the banquet at that time.Returned to the residence of the Weaving Bureau.

In the inner room where he lived, he convened the recruiting ambassador Sheng Yihong, Jin Yiwei Qianhu Zhang Ye, and Yuan Chonghuan, the head of the Ministry of War, to discuss countermeasures.

These are the most important officials of the appeasement mission.The rest of the Yushi, Kedao, Dongchang and other personnel sent on official business.They all stayed in Yangzhou.Or go to escort Chu Wang and his party.

Xu Guangqi asked his student and personal guard Xu Congzhong to stand guard at the gate.Drive the rest of the people out of the backyard.This Xu Congzhong is Xu Guangqi's distant nephew.He also joined the Catholic Church with Xu Guangqi.He is Xu Guangqi's personal bodyguard.

He handed over the residence report to Jinyiwei Qianhu Zhang Ye and Yuan Chonghuan.The two of them did not see the contents of the Di Bao at the banquet.

In the dim flickering oil lamp.Yuan Chonghuan quickly finished reading the residence newspaper.And Zhang Ye, who has a poor education level, is still pondering the text of the Dibao.

Yuan Chonghuan anxiously bowed his hands to Xu Guangqi: "Master Xu. The country of the Ming Dynasty is in danger. The top priority is to let the pirate army withdraw from the Yangtze River first..."

Xu Guangqi nodded.He shook his head again.He whispered to Zhang Ye: "Master Zhang, you Jinyiwei can set up eyeliner here. Can you ask me whether this residence report is true?"

Zhang Ye raised his head.With a wry smile, he said: "Our Jinyiwei is only in charge of supervising the officials. I have already searched for information. When Suzhou City was captured by pirates, most of the officials in the city either died or fled. A few surrendered to the bandits. The secret line of Jinyiwei in Suzhou City has long since disappeared Yes. However. The content of the mansion report should not be false. Southwest Shuixi chieftain intends to rebel. We have already detected it. Now that She Chongming is rebelling, they will definitely take the opportunity to make trouble. This is expected. Moreover, this mansion report has The imprint of Da Nei Yin Publishing Company. It should be printed in the capital. I just don’t know how it appeared in Suzhou City so quickly.”

Xu Guangqi remembered the kind of fast schooner owned by the Chinese Army.He nodded and said, "It's not surprising. Last time I took their fast boat from Tianjin. It took only ten days to reach the mouth of the Yangtze River by sea."

Yuan Chonghuan's black face showed an eager look.He cupped his hands and said: "Master Xu, the peace talks cannot be delayed like this. Let the subordinate officials go talk to them tomorrow."

These two days after the imperial appeasement mission arrived in Suzhou.All relevant negotiation matters were discussed by Sheng Yihong.Sheng Yihong heard Yuan Chonghuan's words.I feel very uncomfortable.Immediately said very unhappy: "Master Yuan's words are wrong. We are here to represent the majesty of the emperor and the court. How can we easily obey the arrangements of these pirates."

Yuan Chonghuan also felt that what he said just now was too blunt.I would like to say a few words to explain.Xu Guangqi suddenly said: "Elements. How do you plan to talk to them tomorrow."

"Element" is Yuan Chonghuan's epigraph.Xu Guangqi looked at Yuan Chonghuan.He said in the same way a teacher treats his disciples: "These people are not ordinary bandits and pirates. They are well-organized and good at winning people's hearts. They should not be underestimated."

See Xu Guangqi defending Yuan Chonghuan intentionally or unintentionally.Sheng Yihong sat up straight with a livid face.No more talking.Yuan Chonghuan nodded and said: "Master Xu's teachings. The students know it well." Yuan Chonghuan still respects Xu Guangqi very much.

His imperial examination master Han Yu, a scholar of Dongge University, is a friend of Xu Guangqi.Therefore, Yuan Chonghuan also treated Xu Guangqi as a disciple.

He continued: "Before the students left Beijing, Master Han mentioned it. The pirate army issued a statement to make peace with the imperial court. The staff member Wailang Fang also mentioned it. The navy has fought against Nanyang in Liaodong for years. It is a great waste of financial resources and manpower. There is indeed a desire for peace. Right now, the court also urgently needs a truce with the pirates. In order to concentrate its forces to deal with the southwestern barbarian rebellion. Therefore, we can do this: propose to the bandit leader Chen Zhongji. Withdraw troops along the Yangtze River for a truce. We can go to Dongfan, oh. That is to go to Taiwan Island to negotiate directly with Yin Feng, the leader of the pirates.”

Both Sheng Yihong and Zhang Ye's eyes widened.Sheng Yihong said loudly: "Let's talk here. These pirates are already so arrogant and domineering. We went to the bandit's lair. That's not at the mercy of them. No way. We can't let the pirates do things like this. The court's majesty, Where is the face?"

Xu Guangqi shook his head: "Mr. Sheng, Elemental's words make sense. We don't let them do everything. The Chinese pirates also want peace talks. They just don't want to give up the benefits at hand. The court urgently needs to cease fighting with them. These pirates There is also a willingness to cease the war. This is why we can continue to negotiate. Let them withdraw their troops from along the Yangtze River. Lift the siege of Jinling City. Their warships must all withdraw from the Yangtze River. This is the condition we are now proposing. After they agree to this condition .We can continue to negotiate peace. Go to Taiwan. You can also get a glimpse of the inside story of the pirate lair."

Yuan Chonghuan nodded repeatedly.Excited: "Master Xu, the student is exactly what he meant. Master Fang of our Ministry of War said to me: It started from the year before last. The spies sent by the Fujian government and army to Taiwan Island have all been lost on the island. The court has been there for a long time. I don’t know what’s going on inside the Marine Corps.”

Mr. Fang mentioned by Yuan Chonghuan.It is Fang Kongzhao, a staff member of the Ministry of War.In the 44th year of Wanli (1616), he became a Jinshi of Bingchenke.First confer Jiading state magistrate.Later, he was transferred to the governor of Funing and the head of the Ministry of War.Yuan Wai Lang is now Yuan Chonghuan's direct supervisor.His people are proficient in medicine, geography, and military affairs.His son is Fang Yizhi.One of the "Four Princes of the Ming Dynasty" in another historical time and space.

At this time.Sheng Yihong, who was very worried about going to Taiwan for negotiations, said: "If those pirates insist on not giving in, we must talk to these little bosses here. What should we do?"

Xu Guangqi sneered: "If this is the case, we will return to Yangzhou immediately. Terminate the negotiation."

Sheng Yihong and Jin Yiwei Qianhu Zhang Ye looked at each other.Speechless.

……

the next day.Yuan Chonghuan, the most active and restless Cantonese in the Ming Dynasty appeasement mission, became the protagonist of the negotiations.Temporary negotiating venue at the Earth Temple in the south of Suzhou City.The position of the imperial envoy of Ming Dynasty has become even tougher.

that night.In the former Suzhou prefect Yamen Xiyuan.Chen Zhongji met with Zeng Yue, Luo Quanxiu and others to discuss.

The turn of spring and summer in the south of the Yangtze River.It is the season of pleasant weather.Zeng Yue, who was already 50 years old at the time, was enjoying a few peach blossoms in the garden under the bright moonlight; Luo Quanxiu, a veteran soldier who had fought for decades, was bold and forthright.He has no interest in flowers and plants; and the youngest Chen Zhongji.Although it has been influenced by the warm humanistic customs in the south of the Yangtze River for several years.But still retains the spirit of rushing to the battlefield with Yin Feng back then.

Luo Quanxiu was drinking.Cursing while drinking: "This southern barbarian is really hard to deal with. He dared to threaten us. He said that he wanted to suspend the peace talks... Didn't he know that our Chinese army is surrounding Jinling, the southern capital. Their soldiers are nothing in our eyes.

During the day at the Earth Temple.Luo Quanxiu jumped up and threatened to capture Jinling City.Pointing at Yuan Chonghuan's nose and cursing.Now.He is still aggrieved.

Chen Zhongji was drinking tea.He said slowly: "Now there are [-] to [-] officers and soldiers in Jinling City. Our troops are insufficient. The siege of the city is very difficult....It seems that our show of force is useless. Master Zeng, what should we do now."

Zeng Yue turned around.Sighed: "We underestimated these imperial envoys. There are still some capable people in the Ming court. They quickly adjusted their negotiation strategies. This Xu Guangqi, Mr. Xu, the owner of the ship is a person who is often mentioned. It is said that he is also He is proficient in arithmetic and Western learning. He often expresses his admiration. Looking at it now, Mr. Xu is indeed a visionary and courageous... Now. In this negotiation, it seems that we are a little passive."

"What's the background of that Guangdong barbarian?" Luo Quanxiu asked.

"Yuan Chonghuan, the head of the Ministry of War of the Ming Dynasty. I have never heard of this person before. It is said that he was a county magistrate in our Fujian Province. The official reputation is acceptable." Zeng Yue recalled the materials he had read from the Ministry of Military Intelligence.He frowned and said, "According to the information we obtained from our secret agents in the capital, the Ming army attacked Guazhou Ferry at night and burned several ships of Liu Xianglao. It seems that he was in command."

Chen Zhongji put down his teacup.Luo Quanxiu stopped drinking.They all looked up at Zeng Yue.

"The imperial palace reports. It seems that the night attack on Guazhou has nothing to do with him." Chen Zhongji said doubtfully.

Zeng Yue nodded: "That's true. It seems that the credit for this time has been divided up by others. But according to the news from our hidden piles and careful investigations in the capital, the Ming army who attacked Guazhou was indeed this guy surnamed Yuan. "

Chen Zhongji sighed: "Too bad. We seem to have neglected this person."

Luo Quanxiu also nodded and said: "Negotiations today. Xu and Sheng didn't come forward. It's all this little civil servant of the sixth grade who is causing trouble. I can't guarantee the idea of ​​withdrawing troops in exchange for going to Taiwan for negotiations. This guy made it."

Right now.Suddenly there was a rush of footsteps at the door.An orderly with a feathered helmet came galloping.

Chen Zhongji saw that he was his messenger.He stood up and said, "What's going on. What happened."

……

The messenger brought a message: North Korea's coup.The Chinese Army Garrison was besieged in Seoul and Pyongyang.

Zhao Tie, the chief of the Liaodong Road Army, sent a communication ship to send an urgent letter to Taiwan.At the same time, the Chinese Army in the south of the Yangtze River was required to send the Beiyang Fleet ships participating in the war back to Liaodong.And asked the Navy Taiwan Fleet to also send ships to reinforce Pyongyang and Seoul by sea.in Pyongyang and Seoul, North Korea.The Chinese Army each stationed two battalions of troops.At this time, it is estimated that they have been surrounded by the station.

actually.After Yan Siqi shot and killed people in the North Korean palace and subdued the whole of North Korea.There have been many attempted coups in North Korea.Guanghai Lord Li Hun was forced to sign a trade treaty with the Chinese Army.Since then, he has never paid tribute to the Ming Dynasty.Political factions such as the Western People's Party, which had originally opposed his ascension to the throne, were very dissatisfied with this.The reason has always been that he violated the suzerain-vassal relationship with the Ming Dynasty.Attempts to overthrow his throne.three years ago.At the end of the first year of the Apocalypse.Some members of the Western People's Party combined with the Xiaobei faction.Bewitched some forbidden troops to revolt in Seoul.Almost caught Gwanghae-kun.After Guanghaijun Li Hun escaped from Seoul.With the support of the Chinese Army Garrison and Yan Siqi's troops who arrived later.Called back to Seoul.In one fell swoop, all the putschists were executed.

After a few years.Mr. Guanghai was also assassinated three times and poisoned once.All survived by luck.In this precarious situation of life.Li Hun completely sided with the Chinese Army.He intends to rely on the power of the Chinese company to support his rule.

Apocalypse three years March [-]th.Just when the Ming court formally decided to negotiate peace with the pirate army.The so-called Western People's Party in North Korea launched a coup again.

Li Gui, Li Shi, Jin Zidian and others in the Western People's Party were assisted by Queen Renmu and the newly rising forces of the Southern People's Party.Summon the army to meet in Lingyang Jun's Hancheng villa.When most of the Chinese army garrison camps were out of the city for drills.Break into Qingyun Palace.Launch a palace coup.Li Erzhan and Zheng Renhong, the backbone of the Great North School who supported Li Hun, were sentenced to death. The 28-year-old Lingyang Lord Li Zhen came to the throne.The deposed Gwanghae-jun was brought before Queen Inmok to be reprimanded.Then burn the eyes with lime.He was imprisoned in the backyard of the palace.