It's broken, and was picked up by a femme fatale

"Come, come, come! General Zhang, please take a seat first!"

Mao Wenlong laughed and pulled Zhang Hongli to sit down.

"Serve the tea. Use the Mingqian tea in my room!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhang Hongli patiently took a sip of the Mingqian tea.

"Commander Mao, just one last smack.

Can you give me three days, no, one day, please?"

Mao Wenlong smiled and glanced at Zhang Hongli's entourage.

Zhang Hongli thought for a moment and said, "You guys step back first."

After the attendant left, Mao Wenlong said:

"General Zhang, listen to my advice and quit while you are ahead."

"how do I say this?"

Mao Wenlong said:
"The Japanese fleet was defeated, and the Beiyang fleet avenged its previous defeat.
Bombing half of Edo Castle was a way to vent some anger.

I'll give you another day. Are you planning to kill Tokugawa Iemitsu?"

Zhang Hongli asked back: "Can't we kill him?"

"Has General Zhang ever thought about what would happen if he was killed?"

Zhang Hongli was stunned.
Soon, as the commander of an army and a high-ranking official in the political arena,
He knew very well that for some things, excess is as bad as deficiency.

Destroyed Edo, killed Tokugawa Iemitsu,
It's just a dispute of pride and may not add much to your military achievements.

It is impossible for me to control Japan.
Neither the imperial court nor Emperor Linggui, nor even his colleagues, would allow him to become powerful alone.

This means that Japan still exists.

The shogunate just replaced anyone to be the general.
Will definitely regard yourself as the biggest enemy!

In time, Japan will make a comeback and the two sides will fight to the death.

Now, with the support of the King of China, he can do whatever he wants.

But once the other party changes his mind and turns around to arm Japan, he will be doomed to lose.

Mao Wenlong was right. Now he was in an advantageous position.

Basically, you have gotten what you deserve, and you really need to "quit while you're ahead."

Although he thought so, he said:

"The Japanese pirates are all full of wicked ambitions. If they are not severely punished, they will not feel pain!"

Hearing his tone, Mao Wenlong knew that the other party was trying to save face.

"That's a good point, General! I really feel the same way about what you said!

Hmm... In this way, you can take all the warships in Edo.

Let Tokugawa Iemitsu pay you 200 million taels,

My king will give you another 50 as travel expenses, how about that? "

Zhang Hongli was stunned and said, "Didn't we agree on five million?"

Mao Wenlong smiled and pointed at the Japanese fleet:
“Even if these ships are dismantled into wood, they are worth a million or so, right?
So, let's be a good person and I'll send you another batch of ammunition, is that ok?"

Zhang Hongli understood instantly that this was the other party’s bottom line.

Another thing is that although he has 20 artillery warships,
But the ammunition needs to be supplied by China, otherwise it will become a firewood stick.

There is no need to discuss this matter.

He calculated, according to Mao Wenlong,
It's barely acceptable that I could save more than one million.

What's more, he also had to leave a "Chinese retreat" for himself.
You must never go against Mao Wenlong.

He pretended to be embarrassed and said: "This matter is very serious. I need to discuss it with my subordinates."

Mao Wenlong said with a smile:
"Okay! This really requires your army to be united. Mao is here, waiting for good news!"

Zhang Hongli returned to the warship and called a meeting of the generals.

The tone was set from the first sentence.

"You killed the Japanese pirates so badly that they threw away their weapons and armor and lived in fear all day long.
The Beiyang Army has been revived and the previous humiliation has been avenged. Just now...

The Chinese state said it was willing to mediate the dispute.
I think that killing is not the right path.

Moreover, Shenling is a country of etiquette, and the heaven has the virtue of loving life.

If the shogunate apologizes and turns hostility into friendship, what do you think?"

Half of the Beiyang Eight Tigers had hot tempers and immediately protested.

"General, we must root out all the evil!"

"It is better to use your remaining courage to pursue the poor bandits, not to use your reputation as an academic overlord!"

"We must not let go of Tokugawa Iemitsu, Ito, Nanyun, Yamamoto and the like!"

However, Captain Ding was calmer than them and was Zhang Hongli's trusted general.
He sees more clearly.

The general went on a trip to the Warrior and came back like a completely different person.

No need to guess, China will definitely do its best to protect Japan.
At present, Beiyang is no match for the Invincible Fleet.

You have to agree to this matter whether you want to or not.

Thinking of this, he stepped forward and said:

"The Japanese pirates are cruel, but the Beiyang cannot be unjust.
Perhaps we can remove their claws and teeth, abolish their military power, and seek true peace!"

Zhang Hongli looked at Captain Ding approvingly.

As expected of a trusted and beloved general, his words are well-reasoned and well-founded.

He smiled and said, "Commander Ding is right.

We won't leave any large warships in the Edo naval port for them!"

Captain Ding immediately said: "This is great, it will ensure that the Beiyang Navy will be worry-free for ten years!"

Zhang Hongli nodded and said, "Well, let's do it this way!"

Beiyang reached a consensus and the news was passed to the Warrior.

At this time, in Nijo Castle,
Tokugawa Iemitsu was rummaging through boxes and packing up his gold and silver.
He prepared to take his family and confidants, temporarily avoid the attack, and flee to the inland.

Suddenly, Abe Shigeji rode his warhorse and rushed directly into the city gate.

"General! General, Edo is saved... Japan is saved!"

When everyone saw it,
Ah, it's Abe-sama...

Quick, inform the general!

Tokugawa Iemitsu, who had already boarded the carriage and arrived at the north gate, was asked to come back.

"What? China really agrees to mediate?"

"That's right! General, listen, the cannon fire has stopped...

I rushed back as soon as possible just to use the Japanese seal!"

Tokugawa Iemitsu read the contract and confirmed that the terms were correct.

He immediately took out the precious seal from his bosom and placed it on the chest.

Hey, it's better to end it sooner.
Otherwise, leaving Nijo Castle and moving to the remote countryside would make life impossible.

Abe Shigeji left one copy of the contract for archive and took another copy back to the Warrior.

Mao Wenlong laughed loudly towards the sky:
"Haha, Envoy Abe, you've worked hard. Welcome to visit China!"

Abe Shigeji breathed a sigh of relief and asked:
"May I ask Commander Mao, when will the Beiyang Fleet leave?"

Mao Wenlong said calmly:

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on them. It won't take more than a day or two!"

Abe Shigeji thanked him repeatedly and returned to shore.

After a while, he ran back to the Warrior.

"Commander Mao, the Beiyang Fleet is looting our ships..."

"Oh, did you kill or injure any of your party?"

"Uh, well... but those are our property..."

, Mao Wenlong laughed and said:

"I heard from the Beiyang side that you robbed a lot of ships in Tianjin..."

Abe Shigeji asked hesitantly:
"But they clearly... don't intend to leave any of them for us..."

Mao Wenlong laughed and said:
"Don't worry, Ambassador Abe.

Your country's sea borders will be guarded by the Invincible Fleet from now on...

I guarantee with my life that as long as your country does not cause trouble, it will never be attacked!

If other countries want to harm you, we will definitely send troops to rescue you!"

Abe Shigeji stood there in a daze.

What do you mean?
Is this going to deprive us of our navy?
However, in this world, there is power but no justice.
In one day and one night, the large warships of the Japanese fleet were looted by the Beiyang Navy.

Even many medium-sized warships were sunk or blown up.

Abe Shigeji and Nanyun Chuuji stood side by side on the shore.

The two people's hearts were bleeding, but they could do nothing.

Of course, tens of thousands of sailors,

The residents of Edo could only watch helplessly as the Beiyang Fleet plundered at will.
The morale and public sentiment of the Japanese collapsed.

The next morning, the victorious Beiyang Fleet
They returned home with a great harvest, beating the drum of victory with high spirits.

It's not over yet...

Tokugawa Iemitsu was in pain, so he obediently went from the Nijo Castle storehouse,

Move out 500 million taels of silver and 50 taels of gold and send them to the Warrior.

Mao Wenlong winked and laughed: "Thank you very much!"

This amount of money was just enough to fill the gap in the imperial court and the treasury which was full of empty rats.

The Warrior was originally very fast.
However, Mao Wenlong followed the Beiyang Fleet at a leisurely pace. Zhang Hongli understood that
Having received benefits from Japan, China must certainly pretend to do so.

After passing Jeju Island,

Zhang Hongli asked Mao Wenlong about the 250 million taels.

Mao Wenlong said frankly that the money must be given to the king first.
However, he promised that General Zhang would see the money within a month.

Zhang Hongli had no choice but to return to Tianjin with his subordinates.

Of course, the 200 large and medium-sized warships captured,

He secretly hid 50 of them as a small treasury.
As for cashing in, his nephew has plenty of ways.

Mao Wenlong returned to Incheon with 10 million taels and delivered them to the palace.

Lu Yuan smiled and let Zhou Zhenglong take away 750 million taels.

The Prime Minister was stunned.
God!

So much money, the national treasury has never been so full!
"On behalf of all the officials, I thank the king for his grace!"

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Right now, there is not much tax revenue, and many places can only pay half salary.

Now, I can finally make up the unpaid wages.

Lu Yuan waved his hand: "As long as we can hold on through this year, the court will slowly get better."

Zhou Zhenglong said confidently:

"Please rest assured, my king! These will be enough for two years..."

Lu Yuan smiled and said: "In this case, then increase the benefits.

As for lunch expenses, high temperature expenses, heating expenses, etc., please let the Prime Minister take care of the payment."

Zhou Zhenglong was overjoyed. This was the best way to appease the officials.

People will surely be at peace, the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe, and you will feel much more relaxed.

He bowed again to express his gratitude: "Your Majesty, there is no one more wise than you! May you live forever!"

After Zhou Zhenglong left, Lu Yuan gave Mao Wenlong 50 taels.

"There are 10 taels of silver from Zhang Hongli..."

Mao Wenlong was stunned and asked, "Your Majesty, is this all you'll give me?"

Lu Yuan said:

"What are you thinking? I will definitely keep my word.

However, it is given in batches, and there will be so many next month.

Well, tell him to pay it back within a year, not a penny less!"

Seeing Mao Wenlong's eyes rolling around, Lu Yuan smiled and said:
"Nothing strange, I'm planning to start a plantation.

Several factories are using chickens to lay eggs!"

Mao Wenlong suddenly realized what was going on and said hurriedly, "I understand. I promise to get it done."

Lu Yuan nodded and said, "How much wealth do you have?"

Mao Wenlong was stunned again.
What does the king mean?
However, he immediately said: "I have a fortune of 5 taels..."

Lu Yuan smiled and said:

"Why not take it out and rent a plantation? You can get your money back in a year."

Mao Wenlong was surprised.

"My lord, what kind of plantation...can have such a high return?"

Lu Yuan laughed and said, "You won't release the eagle until you see the rabbit!"

Mao Wenlong saw that Lu Yuan was in a good mood, so he said with a shameless face:
"It is all thanks to your Majesty's good teaching. Now, I will not fight a battle without confidence."

Lu Yuan laughed out loud:

"Hahaha! All right, I'll take you to see it for yourself!"

After that, he drove the improved steam sports car.

Taking Mao Wenlong and Hua Xiangrong with him, they drove out of the city.

The beach 20 miles south of Incheon,

In the vast fields, among the green and yellow vines,
A number of round black objects were revealed.

Lu Yuan pointed to the large piece of land and said:

"This place was originally saline-alkali land, and crops can't be grown here. The land price is super cheap!"

Mao Wenlong stared at the black fruit and asked hesitantly:

"Your Majesty, this is 'watermelon', right? But it's winter now..."

"It's not a watermelon... um, it's a melon...

There is another one over there, let’s go and take a look.”

Soon, in another large patch of vines,
The white fruits, which look like winter melons, are growing well.

Mao Wenlong was stunned.

I've never heard of melons growing in the middle of winter... You're amazing!

"Your Majesty, could this not be 'winter melon' as well?"

Lu Yuan smiled and said, "That's right! It's called 'Jiaogua'."

Mao Wenlong touched his nose and felt very ashamed.

He had never heard of these two kinds of melons.

A melon farmer was harvesting the ripe fruits and accidentally broke one of them.

Mao Wenlong went forward to check.
Unexpectedly, the flesh of the 'plastic melon' is

It was actually white, a semi-solidified substance like paste.

He couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, is this delicious?"

Lu Yuan shook his head and said:

"These two kinds of melons are not for eating, but for use."

He pointed to the steam sports car behind him and said:

"With these two kinds of melons, the car can travel a thousand miles a day and eight hundred miles a night!"

Actually, it is simple to put it bluntly.
Oil melon produces oil, with an oil content of over 85%.

The rubber melon produces rubber, which is ten times more than the rubber tree.

Because the oil melon and the rubber melon can be harvested in three months.
Moreover, it is not affected by seasons.

This is an innovative new plant cultivated by Lu Yuan himself.
The main focus is on the more modern automobile industry.

Steam locomotives can be used, but they are too noisy.

Moreover, if the fog on the front of the car is not handled properly, it can easily obstruct the vision.

These two points prevented steam cars from becoming popular.

That's why he developed seeds for these two crops.

Compared with the huge pollution caused by the petrochemical industry in the world,
Pure natural petroleum and rubber are 100% biodegradable.

Therefore, owning a plantation is equivalent to owning a rubber plantation or an oil field.

Mao Wenlong went home and sold everything he had and collected 5 taels of silver.
In fact, both the emperor and his subjects understood.

Contracting a plantation was just an excuse. In essence, Lu Yuan was subsidizing Mao Wenlong.

The lives of the Chinese people are getting better day by day.
Lu Yuan naturally would not forget his old brothers who had worked hard together with him.

Therefore, every general will have a plantation.

5 taels per year, equivalent to 4000 taels per month.
It was ten times higher than Mao Wenlong's salary, enough to provide his family with a luxurious life.

Of course, this also includes the ability of the general to win over capable subordinates.

In this way, the army can be stable by linking each other closely together.

Mao Wenlong was convinced by Lu Yuan.

Back then, he was in Pi Island.

He brought a group of ragged poor beggars, their eyes glowing green with hunger.

Even so, the imperial court still withheld the food and wages they deserved in every possible way.

Without comparison, there is no harm.

Mao Wenlong left happily with 50 taels.

The Beiyang general could only take 10 taels, and 40 taels had to be given to the merchants in Tianjin.

If Zhang Hongli doesn't know what's best for him, Mao Wenlong will not tolerate him.

Now, Zhang Hongli's lifeline,
Being held in the hands of the Invincible Fleet, he had no choice but to surrender.

Lu Yuan and Hua Xiangrong did not return to the palace.

Instead, he inspected the oil refinery, rubber factory, steel mill and car factory.

Well, everything is in order and the workers are producing on schedule.

Because there are too few skilled workers at present and the scale of industrialization is not very large.

However, Lu Yuan added relevant majors in Peking University and Tsinghua University.

It is estimated that mass production will be possible in a year or so.

Of course, Lu Yuan is not in a hurry. Why?
Because standardized roads require a large amount of labor to build.

Lu Yuan also went to the construction site of the first national highway.
Highway 1 from Incheon to Busan is 600 miles long and takes one year to build.

The planned Highway 2, from Incheon to Dandong, is 800 miles long and will take one and a half years to build.

There is also Highway 3, from Dandong to Shanhaiguan, which is 1200 miles long and will take two years to build.

The migrant workers were paid 50 cents a day, including food and lodging, and there was a lot of enthusiasm for signing up.

Lu Yuan looked at the busy construction site and made up his mind.

This time, let everyone see what a "infrastructure maniac" is! (End of this chapter)