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Chapter 515 The Price of Mercenaries
"Are you the captain of the Huaxia Fleet? Sure enough, heroes are born young, and the Huaxia Dynasty is full of talents." The elderly Ruan Fuyuan was shocked when he saw Deng Qianlong, who was only in his 20s.Naturally, he saw the huge Chinese battleship in the port, and he was so shocked that it was unbelievable.

Now, when I see the commander in charge of this sea force, I can't help being surprised to find that the other party is only in his 20s.During the decades when Ruan Fuyuan was in power, the influence of Daming gradually shrank, and there was no official influence except for the Chinese merchants.But seeing the fleet and young commander from China this time made Ruan Fuyuan realize that the tribute system of the Ming Dynasty in Nanyang was about to make a comeback.

"Lord Ruan, I've heard about your name for a long time. It's really flattering to come to find this general in person with the dignity of your country. Please sit down. I am the commander of the Nanyang Fleet of the Chinese Kyushu Army. You can call me Deng Qianlong." Deng Qianlong pointed at a Empty Chair said.

Liar, why are you flattered in the slightest? ! !Ruan Youyi heard Deng Qianlong run the train with his mouth full, and couldn't help but touch his forehead.

"General Deng, it's better to say that this king is honored to see you." Ruan Fuyuan, as the head of the Ruan family, has seen ups and downs, and he is not angry when he sees that Deng Qianlong doesn't think much of him, the king of Annan Kingdom.

In an era when there is no international order and the jungle is prey to the weak, strength is everything. Deng Qianlong's condescending attitude is because of the support of the powerful fleet in Hoi An Port!

"I heard that Fuchun City was captured by rebels, presumably Lord Ruan came here to find us for this matter?" Deng Qianlong said while holding a cup of hot tea.

"General Deng's guess is right. I am ashamed to say that this incident is all because of my unfilial third son. Because the rebellious son was dissatisfied with the establishment of an heir, he secretly colluded with the rebels and captured Fuchun City. I am doing this This matter has a headache. Cough, cough..." Ruan Fuyuan said that he was angry, and couldn't help coughing.

"Is it a tragedy of fratricide? In China, such scenes are not uncommon, but I also heard that your Ruan family's Changde defense line is under a strong offensive. I think these two things are not unrelated. right?" Deng Qianlong said.

"..." Ruan Fuyuan was seen through by Deng Qianlong, and was silent for a while, "Since you have already guessed it, my body is weak, and I don't want to go around with young people. Our Ruan family needs your Kyushu Army's firearms and fleet..."

This time it was Deng Qianlong's turn to be a little surprised, he didn't expect Ruan Fuyuan to be so straightforward, he deserved to be the master who has ruled the Ruan family for decades.

"But, what is the price? The Ruan family already owes our Kyushu Army 100 million taels of silver because of the arms. Even a mere 100 million taels of silver can't be paid in one go. I doubt your sincerity." Deng Qianlong knocked on the table deliberately. .

A mere 100 million taels of silver, dare to say... Ruan Fuyuan couldn't help sweating when he heard Deng Qianlong's tone.

"Please don't worry about it, our Ruan family will definitely pay the 100 million taels of silver. In addition, I want to hire your soldiers and fleet to help me take back Fuchun City and defeat the Zheng family's imperial army who invaded south." Ruan Fulan said, "As for the price, I am willing to exchange the gold and silver treasures of Fuchun City for your help."

"The remuneration of our Nanyang Fleet is not cheap. And we still need to spend time to inform our military leader about this matter." Deng Qianlong said.

"If you still need to notify the military leader, I'm afraid there will be too little time. I need you to immediately participate in the battle of our Annan country. Your more than 20 warships and thousands of soldiers should go north quickly to cooperate with the rebel army we gathered to recover Fu Chuncheng, and at the same time defeated the Zheng Family Navy." Ruan Fuyuan said.

Deng Qianlong frowned slightly. Ruan Fuyuan's tactics were not bad, but the premise of this tactic was that the Nanyang Fleet could obey Ruan Fuyuan's command.

"Let our Nanyang Fleet help the Ruan family fight. Do you know that the cost is not just comparable to the price of five thousand muskets and dozens of cannons. The cost of our warships here is worth millions of taels of silver, and the lives of the soldiers It is priceless." Deng Qianlong said.

"What price does the Kyushu Army want? If our Ruan family can satisfy you, feel free to ask." Ruan Fuyuan said.

"It means that the Ruan family wants our Nanyang Fleet to fight for you, and we don't even have time to inform the military commander. This price is a bit high, and our naval officers need to discuss it." Deng Qianlong said.

"Okay, I hope that the conditions you put forward can be as reasonable as possible... You should also know that our Annan country is not richer than the Tianchao, and 100 million taels of silver may not be a big deal to the Tianchao, but it may be ten years to our Annan country Ruan family." savings." Ruan Fuyuan was a little nervous.Because even he has never hired such a powerful fleet, perhaps the conditions of the Kyushu Army will far exceed his imagination.

After Ruan Fuyuan left with the support of the guards, Deng Qianlong summoned the captains of the Nanyang Fleet. These people are the backbone of the Nanyang Fleet and one of the most valuable assets of the Kyushu Army.To be honest, the changes in An Nanguo this time exceeded Deng Qianlong's expectations.Whether it is the intelligence department or the military intelligence department, they have limited understanding of An Nanguo. No one can foresee that the third prince Ruan Phucian will rebel, because even Ruan Phucian's father, Ruan Fuyuan, did not expect it.

"Everyone, we made some mistakes this time. Although we came to Hoi An Port under the order of the military master to monitor the situation in Annan Kingdom at all times, we didn't expect the situation here to deteriorate to such a degree in an instant. If we don't Intervene in time, I am afraid that the weak Ruan family will be wiped out by the Zheng family." Deng Qianlong glanced at the captains of the Nanyang Fleet present, "Now we have to make a decision, whether we should kill first and then play, while helping the Ruan family regain their lost ground, while notifying the military leader, or continue. Stay in Hoi An Harbor and wait for the commander's order. Raise your hand in favor of immediate action."

More than 20 captains looked at me and I looked at you, and finally raised their right hands one after another.The Kyushu Army has never hesitated, and will act decisively when it is time to act, as long as it does not violate the prerequisites above.For example, it is the style of the Kyushu Army to intervene in An Nanguo's affairs decisively and to seek the greatest benefit.

"If everyone agrees, then we will put forward our conditions to the Ruan family. In fact, the military department has already made general requirements for these conditions. First, let the Ruan family designate Angang as a military port. Our Nanyang fleet can The army has been stationed in Angang for a long time. Second, we have the right to build railways, free trade, set up private schools, and publish. Third, let them compensate us with some silver.” Deng Qianlong took out the Chinese patch gift pack commonly used by the Kyushu Army.

(End of this chapter)