Ming Zuo

Chapter 574 To Ma Zongshi
boom……

Nice words are of little use to politicians.

To strengthen their hearts, they also need something affordable.

The flintlock gun made in Shandong is Kim Sang-heon's best hope.

Ever since Zhang Keda came back and reported that the flintlock gun was very effective outside, Zuo Menggeng knew that he had another profitable business in his hands.

Although the new army itself despises flintlock guns, flintlock guns are now the most powerful firearms in East Asia and even the world.

Although North Korea can also build its own muskets, they are still matchlock guns.Moreover, limited by costs, resources, and cutting corners, the effect of North Korea's muskets is appalling.

Liao Zhongjian took out a flintlock gun made in Shandong, and only tried it for Quan Li, and he conquered them.

"If Mr. Jin agrees to our plan, Shandong will provide you with [-] such muskets. Although it is not enough for you to repel the Jurchens on land, I believe there should be no problem if you stick to Jeju Island."

Quan Li's eyes were shining brightly, and he was not willing to let go.

"No, even guarding Busan is enough."

Liao Zhongjian didn't know, but fortunately Quan Li explained.

"Angels don't know that Busan is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on one side. If there are such firearms, it only needs to guard a few passes, and even thousands of troops will not be able to break in."

Liao Zhongjian fell into deep thought.

Before coming here, the task Zuo Menggeng gave him was to find a way to persuade the Western People's Party to establish Jeju Island as a base, so that they could have an additional advance base when they counterattacked Liaodong in the future.

But now Quanli said that Busan can be defended.

That meaning is different.

After all, Busan is on land.

If there is such a stronghold, then it can have an impact on the interior of North Korea at any time, and it will also make the Houjin side full of fire, and there will be no peace for a moment.

But Zuo Menggeng had already warned him.

Be careful when speaking to North Koreans.

After all, the North Koreans have a tradition of bragging and lying about their military situation.

But if Busan can operate, it is obviously better than Jeju Island.

Liao Zhongjian didn't know that Busan had caused troubles for land attackers many times in history because of this special terrain.

During the Imjin Japanese Invasion, the Ming army did not capture Pusan, and finally had to negotiate a peace with Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

In the later Korean War, South Korea also took its last breath because of the Pusan ​​defense circle.

He decided to play it safe.

"Officer Zheng, please go there yourself."

Among those who accompanied Liao Zhongjian was Zheng Benchu, director of the Strategic Planning Department of the General Staff.

Although not a surveying and mapping staff officer, general topographical exploration is the old profession of every staff officer.

Zheng Benchu ​​is a pure soldier and will only take orders.

"Yes."

Liao Zhongjian told Jin Shangxian and Quan Li about this matter again, and the two had nothing to do.

If Busan can be defended, Kim Sang-heon is not willing to go to Jeju Island to blow the wind.

"Angels can rest assured that Gyeongsang-do is where our family is located, and it's smoother than Hanyang."

This is why Jin Shangxian was able to come to see Liao Zhongjian.

Gyeongsang-do was originally the stronghold of the Western People's Party, and Kim Sang-heon was from the Andong Kim family.

The Western People's Party is far more influential here than the Joseon royal family.

The two parties agreed that Zheng Benchu ​​took his staff to disguise himself as a Korean, and went to Busan with Kim Sang-heon and Quan Li to inspect the terrain on the spot.

Liao Zhongjian set off for Tsushima Island.

The Zong clan originated from a branch of the Wei Zong clan, the fourth-rank official of Dazaifu in the Heian period, who claimed that the ancestor was Emperor Antoku.

During the legal system era, Tsushima Island was under the jurisdiction of Dazaifu.

Dazaifu appointed the official Abi to rule Tsushima Island when he stayed in the country.

Because Abi often disobeyed the power of Dazaifu when he was in the country, Dazaifu ordered the land leader Weizong Chongshang to crusade when Abi was in the country, so Chongshang became the founder of the Tsushima clan.

As for why Wei Zong Zhongshang removed the word "Wei" from his surname and changed his surname to "Zong"?

There is a theory that seems absurd but is almost unanimously agreed.

That is to conform to the habit of addressing people with single surnames in North Korea and mainland China, and to facilitate trade activities.

Today, the name of the Tsushima Fan is Zong Yicheng.

However, the impact of the Imjin Japanese Invasion has not yet completely passed.

Zong Yicheng and his father Zong Yizhi have been working hard to restore the prosperity of Tsushima Fan.

Regarding the arrival of the envoy, Zong Yicheng was both pleasantly surprised and amazed.

In his impression, the old empire that occupied the most fertile land in the world was just a slow-moving elephant.

Only when someone touches him, and even touches his lungs, will this elephant jump up and down to show its strength.

Otherwise, the elephant would shrink into its own one-third of an acre of land, not caring about worldly affairs, nor seeing places other than the country.

This time, he actually sent an envoy on his own initiative. The sun really came out from the west.

"These are my respects to the name master from all over Shandong, please accept them with a smile."

Give gifts as soon as they come up, and they are all good things.

Zong Yicheng stared straight at the jingling clock, the shiny leather shoes, and the crystal clear glasses.

As one of the poorest daimyos in Japan, when had he seen such a wonderful thing?

The damn North Koreans are so poor that he, the famous Tsushima clan who specializes in dealing with North Korea, can't earn anything, and he dare not eat two yuan of fish.

As expected of Daming, the richest man in the world!

The first gift is so extraordinary.

Fortunately, he also knew that when one is courteous, one must ask for something, so he quickly regained his composure.

"The envoy is here, is there something important?"

Liao Zhongjian had long seen the greed in Zong Yicheng's eyes.

"So that the name master knows that my Shandong has obtained Zheng's permission, and I can trade with the Tsushima domain in the future. I come here today to represent Shandong and discuss business matters with the name master."

Daming wants to do business with him?
Zong Yicheng immediately felt smooth, and his bones were two catties lighter.

Damn North Koreans, how can they do business with Daming?

The business between the Zheng family and the feudal vassals in Kyushu is booming, and he is also jealous when he sees it here.

But it's beyond the reach of the whip, and I can't even drink soup.

Now Mrs. Zheng allows Shandong to trade with Mafan, which is the source of income he dreams of most.

Zong Yicheng pointed to the gift from Liao Zhongjian.

"For the matter of commerce, it is up to me to decide on my own. Of course, I am still willing to associate with Daming. But I still need the permission of the shogunate to avoid misunderstandings."

Since the Tokugawa shogunate announced the closure of the country, the ports of Japan's foreign exchanges have become very rare.

Even though the Tsushima clan was allowed to communicate with North Korea on behalf of the shogunate, it still did not grant trade rights on the surface.

North Korea's products are poor, and even a little bit of trade income has limited impact on Japan. Even if the shogunate knew about it, it turned a blind eye.

Unless one day Ma Fan rebelled against the shogunate, he would use this excuse to deal with them.

But if Daming wants to come to trade, it is extraordinary, and he can't hide it if he wants to.

Zong Yicheng was not dazzled by the benefits, but had already thought of the consequences.

Pointing to the hand of the gift, he said it all.

Liao Zhongjian slapped his hands, and his attendants immediately offered more exquisite boxes.Although it has not been opened, the contents inside must be more precious.

"Shandong is widely open, and the world is a friend. I also ask the master to convey goodwill to General Dayao on his behalf."

This time, Zong Yicheng no longer had to worry about the future.

"So, I wish both of you and me... the friendship will last forever!"

(End of this chapter)