1627 Rise of the South China Sea

Chapter 1918
Compared with the anxiety about the unknown environment when he left North Korea, Li Mo's mentality was much more stable when he set off from Sanya this time.This is because the stops in this itinerary are not far apart, and the fleet’s continuous voyage at sea will not last too long. After Han, he also fully felt the importance Haihan attached to him, and the arrangements for this itinerary seemed to be very comprehensive, and there was absolutely nothing for him to worry about.

Although this trip is a visit itinerary, because the party who made the request didn't have a clear purpose, but just wanted to let Li Luo find an interesting study direction in this way, so the schedule was not in a hurry, and it was even said that it brought A little bit of the nature of a relaxing vacation is not too much.Moreover, these arrangements are not strictly followed. After boarding the ship, Tian Zheng, sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told Li Lu that if he wanted to stay longer in a certain place, or change the itinerary, he could discuss it with him. , It is not a problem to temporarily adjust the itinerary if necessary.

Of course, Li Luo is quite self-conscious. He is very clear about his main mission in coming to Haihan, and he doesn't intend to make this trip a trip to visit mountains and rivers.So for Tian Zheng's friendly proposal, he just politely thanked him.

If it were not accompanied by an expedition-class warship on the adjacent sea, it would be difficult for the passengers on board to notice that the luxury passenger ship they were on was of the same type as the expedition-class warship.For the sake of passengers' feelings, this passenger ship has been specially modified in many places. For example, the sideboard used to deploy deck artillery in the past, now there are no murderous naval guns, but replaced with a casual atmosphere. rattan chair.There is also a large retractable parasol above the chairs. Passengers on the boat can watch the scenery, doze off, and play sea fishing here.

A similar design actually existed on the ship that Li Luo took to go abroad, but the deck was not so spacious and the chairs were not so soft. Li Luo sat down and leaned on the back of the rattan chair, looking through the "The Rise of the South China Sea" on the boat, with the sea breeze blowing in front of your face, with ice-cold freshly squeezed juice in hand, I couldn't help but secretly sigh in my heart that the Haihan people really know how to enjoy it, and they can make so many tricks on the boat.If I have the conditions in the future, I have to ask Haihan to customize a large passenger ship like this.

What made Li Luo feel most comfortable was that the officials on the ship consciously left him a space to be alone, and did not crowd around to disturb his wild thoughts.He doesn't like to socialize with Haihan officials anytime and anywhere, and he doesn't want to shut himself in the cabin all the time, even though he lives in the cabin with the largest space and the best conditions on the whole ship, and has several glass portholes It is definitely not as bright and airy as outdoors for lighting.Being able to enjoy the sea breeze quietly on the deck, read a book, and think about your thoughts is a rare relaxation time recently.

The Haihan officials on the ship were not idle either. Since it had only been a few days since Li Mo arrived in Sanya, most of them were also in contact with the North Korean prince for the first time, and they could not talk about treating him before What do you know? I only took time to study the relevant materials provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after receiving this temporary mission. The information I have is almost the same.

This errand is indeed not difficult or risky, it is like going on vacation, but in the next ten days, everyone has to get along with Li Luo, and they have to find out the temperament of the North Korean prince before they can work.

When they made an introduction on the pier earlier, these officials knew that only Tian Zheng and Zhang Qianzhi among them were not the first to deal with the son of Joseon, so they must have more relevant information, so everyone took advantage of this A small meeting was held in time to ask Tian Zheng and Zhang Qianzhi to share more about what they knew.

Zhang Qianzhi replied helplessly: "Actually, like everyone else, my understanding of this prince began yesterday. I went to the library to check the information, and I happened to meet him and Master Li Xi over there. My lord knows me, so he introduced the son to me by the way, and left after a few simple greetings, without any impression."

"Brother Zhang, with your professional level, I'm afraid it's not as simple as just leaving? Didn't you check out what books they borrowed in the library?"

When Zhang Qianzhi saw the questioner, he recognized that it was Hong Jingwen, an official sent by the Propaganda Department.He used to work in the Management Committee of Sanya Port Area, and was later promoted to work in the Propaganda Department.This old man once discovered a well-known person from the people, that is, Liu Shang who has now been transferred to Liaodong. When the Ministry of Security conducted a secret investigation on Liu Shang's identity, Zhang Qianzhi and Hong Jingwen We've dealt with each other.

Zhang Qianzhi smiled and said: "Brother Hong listened carefully... I inquired about it later, and they only stayed in the library for about half a day. As for the books and materials they borrowed, they were all related to the South China Sea region, so it must be the prince. After arriving in Sanya, I realized that it is necessary to strengthen my understanding of the South China Sea region, so I just cramped like this. I think it’s Brother Tian who is speaking, after all, your government office has been dealing with North Korea for a long time, so you should know more about it.”

Tian Zhengying said: "Actually, what I know is similar to that of you. This son is the eldest son of the family. He was selected as the heir by the king of Korea very early. His position should be relatively stable. In addition, this son is said to be more responsible, but This is the evaluation given to him by Minister Ning, but it is not clear what exactly it refers to."

Ning Qi’s evaluation actually does not refer to Li Mo in this time and space, but refers to Li Mo in the original history who took the initiative to serve as a hostage to the Qing Dynasty after the defeat of Korea, and exchanged his life for peace.But in the current time and space, Hai Han had already dispatched troops to defeat the Qing army, so of course Li Luo no longer needed to take the initiative to act as a hostage.However, by mistake, he still left his country and came to Haihan as a student studying abroad.

Tian Zheng knew it but didn't know why. He didn't know that Ning Qi's evaluation of Li Mo contained these convoluted stories, and Ning Qi would definitely not explain it in detail. As a subordinate, he didn't dare to ask. So the information he gave inevitably seemed a bit mysterious.

Zhang Qianzhi felt that what Tian Zheng said should be reserved, or that his position was not up to the level of access to relevant information.Zhang Qianzhi has read the internal information about the son of North Korea, and he still has a certain description and analysis of his specific situation, and the relevant information will definitely be sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which means that the information Tian Zheng has is almost the same as that of the Ministry of Security. That's right.

"At least this old man seems to be easy to get along with. If he reads quietly like this along the way, then we will be at ease." Perhaps because of his background as a pen, Hong Jingwen is quite literary towards Li Mo Have a good impression.

"That's right, anyway, after getting off the ship, the local government will be responsible for the reception work, and then you don't have to worry about it anymore, just eat and drink as you please." Tian Zheng clearly saw the nature of this errand clearly, It was said almost unabashedly.

For these officials, although there is nothing luscious about this trip, at least it does not require them to work hard.As long as the son of Joseon doesn't make any extravagant incidents, then their mission will be completed in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. During the period, they can also enjoy the hospitality of local governments with Zhanguang, which can be said to be a very ideal errand.

"I'm different from you guys. I'm fine on the boat, and I'm busy when I get off the boat. When everyone is eating meat and drinking, I can only watch. There should be no one who is more difficult than me on this errand, right? "

The one who spoke was the accompanying military commander, Army Captain Gai Liangcai, who is currently the company commander of an infantry company in Sanya. Originally, a second lieutenant and platoon leader would have been enough for this kind of errand, but in order to show that the military attaches great importance to this , Also in order to facilitate the command of the actions of the accompanying armed personnel, the captain was transferred to serve as the military leader of this trip.And all the sailors on the accompanying expedition-class warship will also be commanded by him during the mission.

Although Gai Liangcai’s words were somewhat complaining, they were all true. His mission was to protect the personal safety of North Koreans, and there was obviously no threat other than nature on this route.It is really necessary to use security forces after the North Koreans disembark from the ship, which is why he has such complaints.

However, his false complaints were immediately exposed by Tian Zheng: "Brother Gai started complaining as soon as he set off? I heard that Brother Gai took the initiative to apply for this job in Fort Victory. I'm afraid it's not for the sake of being so active. How many meals of wine and meat?"

Gai Liang smiled and said, "Brother Tian, ​​where did you get the news? You're really joking!"

Tian Zheng smiled and said: "I heard that the Sanya Garrison will have several promotion places at the end of the year. The infantry battalion currently stationed at Luhuitou Base seems to be vacant at the battalion level! Brother Gai is now a captain, but he is just enough to get this threshold!"

In the Haihan Army, both the company and deputy battalion officers can be held by captain officers, and if you want to go up, you need the rank of major.This year, the Haihan Army obviously won't have any more major military operations, so the troops currently stationed in Sanya can only wait until the end of the garrison period, and then go to other places in rotation to see if there is a chance to gain military merit. .

Under such circumstances, the security mission of the son of the Joseon Dynasty to visit Haihan is actually an errand that will receive military merit. For some military officers who urgently need merit in order to gain an advantage in the competition for promotion, this is a rare thing Here's the chance.People with ideas and contacts will naturally try to open their joints to fight for this task immediately.

Of course, the application for this itinerary by the Son of Korea was originally a temporary idea, and various departments arranged candidates very hastily. Only a very few well-informed people could get the relevant information in time.The people on this ship were all temporarily notified to participate in this operation, and Gai Liangcai probably never imagined that there would be anyone who knew about the internal arrangements of the military.

Gai Liang was silent for a few seconds and suddenly asked: "May I ask what is the relationship between Tian Biao and Brother Tian?"

"It's my brother." Tian Zheng responded unabashedly: "Brother Gai's application was stamped by my brother, so I just happened to know about this matter, I hope Brother Gai is no wonder!"

Gai Liangcai smiled and said: "I, Gai Liangcai, have not had time to thank Brother Ling, so why blame me! Brother Tian is serious. When I come back from this inspection trip, I will do my job. Please Brother Tian invite Brother Ling for me. Everyone present here will have a share in the meeting, and then we will have a light meal together!"

Tian Zhenggong cupped his hands and said, "It's easy to say, brother Gai, you are welcome!"

Zhang Qianzhi was listening to the two people's questions and answers, and he basically understood most of it. Tian Zheng's elder brother, Tian Biao, is in charge of such assignments in the army. Liangcai was able to get the news in time and took the initiative to apply for a job, which already showed that he had other contacts, but Tian Zheng attributed this favor to his brother in a few words.And Gai Liangcai was also knowledgeable and interested, and expressed his willingness to further make friends with the Tian brothers, which can be regarded as a very happy ending.

And why did Tian Zheng's elder brother disclose this candidate to him in advance? Is it to facilitate Tian Zheng's work, or he wants to take this opportunity to make friends with Gai Liangcai, who has a certain background in the army? That is a secret that only the person involved knows. .

Of course, this kind of conflict of interests in the officialdom is not enough to be a foul, but at least it shows that Gai Liangcai did not come to this ship because he passively accepted the transfer order, and his previous complaints were even more unbelievable.However, Zhang Qianzhi felt that Tian Zheng didn't need to expose the matter in front of the officials of various departments, and talking to Gai Liangcai in private should have the same effect.

Gai Liangcai said that after the task was completed, he would invite everyone present to have a meal. This undoubtedly hoped that those who heard the conversation just now would automatically keep it a secret.Zhang Qianzhi was not happy to participate in these official entertainments, and immediately said that he had other tasks to do, and he would probably be busy with other things when he came back, so he might not have time to attend Gai Liangcai's dinner.

"It will be very interesting if we edit this and write it in the report." Hong Jingwen said a few words, seeing Gai Liang staring at him, he immediately changed his words: "I'm just joking, brother Gai don't need to really!"

"Speaking of reports, I would like to ask Brother Hong, have you released the news that the son of the Joseon Dynasty is going to visit and investigate? When I set off today, I saw a lot of onlookers near the pier. Look at you and me!" Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Zhang Qianzhi took the initiative to change the topic.

Hong Jingwen replied: "This is also the meaning of the above. We should take this opportunity to show our national power to the other party, and start to build momentum through propaganda means to attract the attention of the people."

(End of this chapter)