1627 Rise of the South China Sea

Chapter 694 Special Visitor

November 1631, Jinmen, Fujian.

It has been four months since Qian Tiandun led his troops into Fujian. In the first few months, he was basically busy supervising the construction of camps and training troops, and he rarely had any free time.But today he came to the pier in the afternoon, let the orderly hold up the awning, and spent the afternoon leisurely. Give yourself a break.After Qian Tiandun waited on the pier for about an hour, he finally saw an "Explorer Class" sailboat sailing from the west sea.

"Qian Tiandun, the place you are staying is too far away. You boarded the boat before dawn in the morning, and you will arrive at this time. The road is so boring, Gaoqiao South is a log, and there is no one who can talk! "

After a while of scolding, Luo Wudan's figure appeared on the pier, followed by Gao Qiaonan with an innocent face, carrying a suitcase in each hand.

"Of course it can't compare to Zhangzhou here. Guarding the customs and guarding the border, that's how the soldiers live. Otherwise, where would the common people's peaceful life come from?" Although Qian Tiandun retorted, his face was not as serious as usual, and the corners of his mouth were twitching. There was a faint smile.

"Gao Qiaonan, let the people below do this kind of rough work in the future. After all, you are also an alternate battalion commander, so you should pay attention to your dignity!" Seeing Gao Qiaonan carrying the suitcase, Qian Tiandun couldn't bear it. Can't help but scold him a few words.

Takahashi Minami responded with a natural expression: "It's a humble job to be able to serve the chief!"

"Now you can read ancient Chinese!" Luo Wudan sighed in surprise: "Even Cao Cao's "Guan Canghai" knows it, so I really can't underestimate you in the future!"

"I heard the chief read this poem a few days ago, and I felt very imposing, so I asked the chief for advice." Gao Qiaonan responded.

Luo Wudan looked at Qian Tiandun and smiled, "You've exposed your ambition!"

"I'm just an ordinary lover of ancient poetry." Qian Tiandun replied solemnly.

Gao Qiaonan may not understand the situation of the ancients who wrote this poem and the ambitions enshrined in the poem, but Luo Wudan was also a writer before, so he can naturally think of what Qian Tiandun, a general who leads the army, has in mind. Feelings to recite this poem.The two had been together for a long time when they were in Annan, and Luo Wudan somewhat understood how obsessed this man was with making great achievements.

Qian Tiandun's achievements on the Annan battlefield are enough to give him a very high status in the army. If he is willing to return to Hainan Island to serve, his military status and power may be even higher than they are now.But Qian Tiandun's choice is still to lead troops overseas, and he chooses places where there are wars to be stationed. After the domestic situation in Annan stabilizes, Qian Tiandun, who can't be idle, comes to Fujian again.The first thing he did after he arrived here was to command the Haihan militia to repel the coalition forces formed by Shibazhi and the Dutch on Nanri Island, and successfully killed Shibazhi's No. [-] in this battle. Character Zheng Zhihu.

This performance quickly cleared away all the worries and doubts that Fujian officials had about him, Xu Xinsu also used this to be convinced that the General Qian transferred by Haihan was indeed a talented general with real skills, and after that he obeyed his advice.Qian Tiandun said that he would set up a garrison on Kinmen Island, and Xu Xinsu agreed without saying a word. He also sent a large number of laborers to build the required barracks for him, and expressed his attitude. He hoped to attack Shibazhi in the coming year. Haihan One side is still commanded by Qian Tiandun.

If the battle to attack Penghu in the coming year is still commanded by Qian Tiandun, as long as it can be successfully won, then Qian Tiandun will basically become the spokesperson for the external image of the Haihan Legion.At least within the scope of the army, there is no second person in the Haihan army who can match his record.However, Luo Wudan also knew that Qian Tiandun's ambition would not stop at fighting pirates, what he really wanted to do was to compete in the Central Plains and even conquer overseas places.

"It's still a while before dinner. Let's take you to rest first. Someone has prepared a private room for you, and everything has been cleaned." Qian Tiandun asked Luo Wudan for advice.

"I've been lying on the boat for a whole day, why are you still resting! Take me around the neighborhood, and tell me about your construction achievements." Luo Wudan was unwilling to accept Qian Tiandun's suggestion, but proposed another a plan.

Gao Qiaonan interjected knowingly and wittily: "The humble officer will send Chief Luo's luggage to the residence first."

From Qian Tiandun's point of view, there is actually nothing to turn around in the military camp, and everywhere you go, you can see a group of sweaty old men, but Luo Wudan's point of view is obviously different, and what she pays attention to is obviously not what ordinary girls would be interested in. object of interest.

"Didn't you say that the barracks are all finished? Why is there such a large construction site outside?"

It was not the soldiers in the army that attracted Luo Wudan's attention, but the busy construction site outside the barracks.Thousands of laborers are building houses in the north of the camp. Judging from the few houses that have already taken shape, they all have the same shape as the barracks in the militia station.

Qian Tiandun explained: "Next year we will have a relatively big move in Fujian, and the garrison will increase month by month in the next period of time. These newly built barracks are used to house the troops who will be stationed in the future. There are three advantages to doing this. First, To enhance the adaptability of the participating troops to the local climate, the second is to reduce the transportation pressure before the war, and the third is to prevent our opponents from noticing the deployment of a large number of troops, and to be alert in advance."

"I heard that after the battle of Shibazhi, the Fujian government will hand over Penghu to us as a concession?" Luo Wudan continued to ask.

"The news is very well-informed!" Qian Tiandun was a little surprised that Luo Wudan could ask this question: "Not many people know about this so far, where did you find it?"

"Don't forget what I used to do in my old profession!" Luo Wudan said ostentatiously: "If you want to inquire about information, I have ways that big men like you can't reach."

"Ah, it turns out that he broke into the circle of the official's wife!" Qian Tiandun quickly realized and gave Luo Wudan a thumbs up.

Luo Wudan used to be an entertainment reporter before crossing over, and he was known as a paparazzi, so his ability to inquire about news from every corner is naturally better than ordinary people.But after time travel, apart from writing a standard-format press release for the propaganda department, there are fewer and fewer opportunities for her to use her expertise.Especially during the time in Heitu Port, except for Qian Tiandun and a few other traversers who could deal with every day, the others were almost all naturalized people covered in soot. It is unlikely that there will be room for her to play.

But after Qian Tiandun arrived in Fujian this time, the situation changed a bit.When Qian Tiandun first arrived in Fujian, he led troops to Nanri Island to fight, while Luo Wudan was arranged to live in Zhangzhou.According to the customs of Ming Dynasty, it is inconvenient for unmarried ladies to show their faces everywhere, so when Luo Wudan moved into Zhangzhou, it was in the name of Qian Tiandun's family.And this identity has also brought her a lot of convenience. For example, the social circle of wives in the local officialdom in Zhangzhou will take the initiative to show favor to her and draw her into this circle.

Of course, such a situation cannot do without the instruction of those big figures behind the wives, and this is exactly what Luo Wudan wanted. Everyone is a routine, and it depends on who has a deeper routine.Luo Wudan's knowledge, knowledge, and methods far surpass those women who live in the boudoir all day long, and she has many irresistible good things in her hands.For example, beautiful Haihan glass mirrors, fragrant soaps and perfumes, and those Haihan customized products that cannot be bought in the market and can only be obtained through special channels.No woman can be completely immune to these exquisite things, so during Luo Wudan's stay in Zhangzhou, he also obtained a lot of useful information through these means.The agreement reached between the Fujian government and Haihan on the future ownership of Penghu is also one of them.

"When the time comes, you will go to the front to command the battle again?" Luo Wudan asked.

"Most of the navy is commanded by Wang Tom himself, and the army... if there is no accident, it should be commanded by me." Qian Tiandun did not deny Luo Wudan's guess: "However, the difficulty of the battle should not be too great. Last month, the executive committee Negotiations with the Dutch have ended, and the Dutch will suspend aid to Shibazhi, and of course they will not interfere with our attack on Penghu."

"It's not too difficult, it's still a war. Swords and guns have no eyes. Who can decide what happens on the battlefield..." The expression on Luo Wudan's face couldn't hide the worry, but she also knew that she must not dissuade Qian Tiandun, because This is not Qian Tiandun's personal matter, but the general policy of Haihan as a whole to expand its sphere of influence.Even if Qian Tiandun didn't lead troops, this battle would have to be fought sooner or later. Instead of giving the credit to others, he might as well hold it himself.

"For us, the current situation is already the most ideal. You have to know that if we hadn't laid out in Fujian early enough, Shibazhi would have captured the two islands of Kinmen and Xiamen long ago, and Zheng Zhilong had already gone ashore in vain. He became a naval officer. When he was the strongest, he had an army of 20 people under his command. We want to take root in Fujian, but it will not be as easy as it is now." Of course, Qian Tiandun also knew what Luo Wudan was worried about. , but it was impossible for him to show the slightest fear of war, so he could only use another way to comfort Luo Wudan.

Indeed, as he said, after Zheng Zhilong killed Xu Xinsu in the original history, and then accepted Fujian governor Xiong Wencan's recruitment, his power quickly expanded, and the entire southern Fujian region and the Taiwan Strait almost became his private territory.Even the East India Company, which he had worked with, was defeated in 1633 in the waters near Jinmen.All merchant ships must pay tolls and purchase pass flags to sail safely in this sea area.If Haihan hadn't planned to support Xu Xinsu in advance, it would be difficult for Fujian to allow Haihan to join in at this time, let alone plans such as enclosing land and garrisoning troops.

However, the current situation is completely different from the original historical trajectory. Shibazhi’s sphere of influence has been repeatedly compressed. Currently, it can only guard the Penghu Islands. Even in the spring and summer of previous years, it will regularly launch attacks against Zhangzhou and Quanzhou. Offensive, this year has also been silent.Even the most cautious critics think that Shibazhi's demise is only a matter of time.Of course, to achieve this general trend, we still have to rely on force to solve it. Eighteen Zhili is full of desperadoes, and they will not choose to tie their hands and surrender.

"What about after taking Penghu?" Luo Wudan continued to ask.

"After conquering Penghu... we can control the Taiwan Strait and blockade the west coast of Taiwan Island at any time. At that time, we will have to confront the Dutch and the Spaniards head-on..." Qian Tiandun slowly became emotional as he spoke. : "If the Executive Committee needs to take Taiwan Island, there are at least two tough battles to be fought. After taking Taiwan, we can control the routes from the southeastern region to Ryukyu and Japan, and the control range can also radiate to the southern waters of Zhejiang. ..."

"I'm not asking you how to fight, I'm asking what your plans are!" Luo Wudan finally couldn't listen anymore, and couldn't help interrupting Qian Tiandun's conversation.

"Me? What's my plan?" Qian Tiandun was stunned for a long time before recalling: "What about me... I guess I have to move with the army... Maybe I will move from Kinmen Island to Penghu..."

"What about me?" Luo Wudan really couldn't stand the slow reaction of this straight male patient with terminal cancer.

"You... If... want to go to Penghu with me... then we can go together." Qian Tiandun, who never hesitated and flinched on the battlefield, was a little bit difficult to speak at this time.The only thing he feels lucky now is that Gao Qiaonan's searchlight has been withdrawn in advance, otherwise, if he sees his embarrassed appearance, there will be no majesty of his boss in the future.

"Qian Tiandun, this is what you said yourself. Don't push me back and throw me in Zhangzhou or other places." Although Luo Wudan's face was still full of anger, there was an obvious hint in his tone. Taste of joy.

"No, I definitely mean what I say, but it's best for you to submit this transfer application to the executive committee yourself. I'm afraid that it will affect badly if I come forward." Qian Tiandun scratched his head and said.

"Why were you never so cowardly when you led troops to fight!" Luo Wudan was so angry that he stretched out his hand and hammered Qian Tiandun's shoulder.However, she also knew that what Qian Tiandun said was true. Even if the Executive Committee would consider the personal relationship between the two of them and give them some care in terms of work arrangements, it would be inevitable for a general like Qian Tiandun to apply. People have the opportunity to gossip, and Luo Wudan doesn't want Qian Tiandun to be labeled as "using power for personal gain" because of this.But after going around for a while, it was not easy for the two to get together in the end, and Luo Wudan didn't want to cause extra problems because of these trivial matters.

"You two chiefs, dinner is ready."

It wasn't until dusk fell that Takahashi Minami reappeared and sent them back to camp for dinner.

(End of this chapter)