The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1266 Feng Tang: "You mean your business involves no capital?"

Liaodong, Goryeo
In the warm spring of March, the snow continued to fall heavily.
Inside a mansion in Liujingcheng,
Looking at the letter in his hand, Feng Tang immediately frowned and said, "Jue-ge'er, we will be returning to the capital to receive our titles soon!"

"Back to Beijing?"

Upon hearing Feng Tang's words, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but be surprised.

He hadn't even had a chance to go to the Japanese islands yet, so why was he being sent back to the capital?
"Upon your return to the capital this time, you will be granted the title of Second-Class Marquis of Zhongwu!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in front of him, Feng Tang also smiled.
"A second-class earl? That's truly a joyous occasion!"

Looking at Feng Tang, Zhang Cheng raised his wine glass and said, "However, I still want to congratulate you, Uncle! After all, you are the Commander-in-Chief of Goryeo, so you are definitely more popular than me!"

"Hey, hey, I'm just benefiting from this!"

Upon hearing that Zhang Cheng had immediately congratulated him upon learning of his appointment as Earl of Zhongwu, Feng Tang smiled.

Because of Zhang Cheng's achievements, he has risen from a Divine Martial General to a General Who Protects the Nation and a Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness!
You have to understand, although this is only a third-rank official position, the point is, he was actually granted the title of Marquis!

Thinking about Zhang Cheng's journey from Liaodong to the top and how he himself had climbed the ranks, Feng Tang couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Just as the two were laughing, Jia Wei walked in and said, "Uncle, Yi Sun-sin is outside requesting an audience!"

"Yi Sun-sin? Who is that?"

After thinking for a while, Feng Tang looked at Zhang Cheng with some confusion.

As a commander in the Goryeo navy, Feng Tang didn't even remember Yi Sun-sin, let alone their Goryeo prince!
After all, he represents the Great Qian Dynasty, the Heavenly Kingdom's court, and everyone in Goryeo has to kneel before him!

"I intend to have the commander of the Goryeo navy capture Tsushima Island! As a route for maritime trade."

Looking calmly at Feng Tang, Zhang Cheng then asked, "Uncle, do you have any ideas?"

"Oh, how do you do this business?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in surprise, Feng Tang became curious.
“We can take advantage of Tsushima Island’s geographical location, ignore the wealthy merchants of Jiangnan, trade directly from Liaodong, and then transport the goods to the capital for sale. I’m sure you’re aware of the profits involved!”

With a broad smile, Zhang Cheng rubbed his hands together and said, "One tael of silver becomes twenty taels when it reaches Japan, and when it's brought back from Japan, it becomes forty or fifty taels. Uncle, don't you have any ideas?"

Staring at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Feng Tang immediately widened his eyes and said, "I know the benefits are huge, but are they really this much?"

"Uncle, we're doing this with no capital. You know, if we want to enter Japan, our navy is on Tsushima Island. As long as we block the routes, wouldn't we make a fortune?"

Looking at Feng Tang in front of him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Staring at Zhang Cheng in shock, Feng Tang was completely dumbfounded.

He originally thought that Zhang Cheng simply wanted to do some small business, but he never expected that this kid wanted to do business without any investment!

Merchant ships from Jiangnan wanting to reach the Japanese islands would first need to rest in places like Nagasaki or Kagoshima. The problem is, Yi Sun-sin is on Tsushima Island, not far away. If these ships arrive, they'll likely be robbed before they even reach the shore.
Looking at Zhang Cheng, Feng Tang said in astonishment, "If you do this, won't the merchants of Jiangnan tear you apart?"

"Uncle, this is such a big business, the two of us can't handle it all. Shouldn't we give the generals in Liaodong a little something in return?"

As Zhang Cheng spoke to Feng Tang, he couldn't help but smile.
Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Feng Tang's eyes lit up as he said, "Jue-ge'er, you're right. This matter really should be discussed with our elders!"

If it were just Zhang Cheng and Feng Tang, they definitely wouldn't be able to complete such a large deal. However, if they involved the entire Liaodong military town, even if the case went all the way to the Fengtian Palace, no one would dare to say a word!

After all, the Liaodong military garrison traded with the Japanese islands, and they were merely itinerant merchants, which was different from selling salt and iron to the areas beyond the Great Wall.

Moreover, on the vast ocean, who knows whether your ship was destroyed by a storm or plundered by pirates?

For such a trivial matter, you, a mere merchant, dare to doubt the entire Liaodong military town, with hundreds of thousands of troops stationed there. Tell me, do you have a death wish?! It's impossible for the generals stationed in Liaodong not to embezzle their pay. But if you were to touch their money, the Liaodong military households would surely tell you what it means to have a knife harder than your own neck!
"Go and talk to that Li guy first. Remember, make sure your own people handle this. If they don't listen, you know what will happen!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Feng Tang could already imagine how much profit was involved.

As for Yi Sun-sin's disobedience, Feng Tang wouldn't care whether he was Korean or not, because even if he wasn't human, he would still die!

Feng Tang: If you dare to cut off my source of income, I'll kill you! Let's all glare at each other!

Liaodong Military Town: If you want to do something for me, you can't be shortchanged by a single penny, or I won't let you off the hook!

"I know, uncle!"

Zhang Cheng stood up and walked out with a big smile on his face.

Entering the study next door, Zhang Cheng watched as Yi Sun-sin walked in, and couldn't help but squint his eyes.

Because this is one of the top three most powerful warriors in the entire universe!

Even Zhang himself doesn't have this record, so you can tell how good he is!
"Li Shunchen pays respects to Viscount Daqian, Lord Jia Wudi!"

Smoothly kneeling on the ground, Yi Sun-sin directly kowtowed his head to the ground.

Looking at Yi Sun-sin's appearance, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile and said, "Do you know why I transferred you from the navy?"

"This humble general does not know, but this humble general will certainly fulfill your orders, sir!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Yi Sun-sin felt a surge of excitement.
Because when he learned that Zhang Cheng needed him, he agreed without hesitation.
After all, Zhang Cheng's authority was still greater than that of his superior, the naval commander Chen Lin!
Moreover, the other party is so young, yet already holds a noble title; wouldn't he be in a high position of power in the future?

"I want you to take Tsushima Island and then block all trade routes to Japan!"

Looking at Yi Sun-sin before him, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes and spoke.
Upon hearing this, Yi Sun-sin looked up in astonishment and said, "My lord, this..."

"Don't be afraid. You have me, the Earl, and the entire Liaodong military town behind you. If you are unwilling, I will send someone to replace you!"

Looking at Yi Sun-sin, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but squint his eyes.

Because he realized that Yi Sun-sin wasn't stupid; he knew what blocking the course of navigation meant.
"My lord, this humble general is willing!"

Raising his head, Yi Sun-sin immediately shouted upon hearing Zhang Cheng's self-identification.
Just two days ago, Zhang Cheng was still a viscount, but now he calls himself an earl. Doesn't that mean that his power base has grown even stronger?
“Very good! I will send three hundred Kriegs to assist you! After you take Tsushima Island, contact Terumoto Mōri and tell him that I want the Iwami Silver Mine.”

Speaking calmly, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but tap the armrest.

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Yi Sun-sin raised his head and looked at Zhang Cheng's handsome face, saying, "My lord, what if Mori Terumoto is unwilling?"

"If he's unwilling, then lead your troops and kill him! Krieg knows what to do! I will leave three thousand recruits to assist you before I send my troops back to Liaodong! And once you've accomplished this, I will send you to Liaodong and bestow upon you the title of Fifth-Rank Commander of a Thousand Households in the Great Qian Dynasty."

Zhang Cheng smiled as he addressed Yi Sun-sin.

"Even if it means going through fire and water, I will carry out your orders, sir!"

With a serious expression, Yi Sun-sin became excited, because Chen Lin had never offered him such good conditions before.

(End of this chapter)