Griffin Commander in the Late Ming Dynasty

"Stop, what are you doing!"

The sentry stopped several people and began the routine questioning.

"Sir, Sir, this is a letter from my family. I am doing business away from home and I can't help but miss you, so I wrote this letter..."

A grain merchant came over and greeted him, bowing and nodding. As he spoke, he took out a small piece of silver from his pocket and quietly put it into the guard's hand.

"A letter from home? Show it to me!"

The guard who received the silver showed no intention of showing leniency. He snatched the letter and opened it to check.

After reading it over and over for a long time, I realized that I was illiterate and didn't know how to read. I just said, "Wait."

He took the letter and walked into the military camp. The few of them could only wait there silently.

"This dog Tartar is really dishonest. He took the money and still did this."

"Keep your voice down, people are still here"

A few people complained in their hearts, and after waiting for a long time, the guard finally came back with a crumpled piece of letter paper. It seemed that it had been identified and it was just an ordinary family letter: "Okay, take it."

"Hey, thank you, sir. Thank you, sir."

Several people nodded and bowed, took the letter, and hurried back to their tents.

"There's a letter from above!"

"How come it's so fast? Didn't we just send out the news that the Qing army was heading south?"

"I don't know, maybe it's some new instruction, let's take a look first."

"Too"

Several people pulled the curtain, leaving one person to observe outside through the gap, while the others gathered in front of the letter, took out a card, and prepared to start deciphering the letter.

Yes, on the surface this is an ordinary family letter, which contains some trivial matters at home and news of family business dealings. However, this family letter actually has a different secret.

Sister 45 specially set up several intelligence encryption methods for intelligence work. Jiang Han also made suggestions after seeing this (starting to make things happen), and came up with this magical puzzle-solving method where the dead memories suddenly began to attack me: "Adventure Little Tigers Decryption Card"

With the help of the holes in special positions on the card, several people deciphered a string of numbers: seven, three, eight, five, two, **, thirty-nine. In fact, these numbers are all homophones or similar characters. Only by using the ciphertext deciphering rules given by Sister 45 to decipher this string of numbers can they obtain serious information.

The double password is extremely secure. No wonder the Qing army couldn't figure out anything even after they almost poked a hole through the paper. Nobody knows how you solved the puzzle.

"How is it, did you figure it out?"

The person in charge of interpretation breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I have interpreted it."

"What did the intelligence say?"

He raised his head, his voice filled with excitement and disbelief, and tried to lower his voice and said, "The intelligence said that we should try our best to collect information on the Qing army's food sources and weapons sources. Sir, we should prepare to take action against the Tartars."

Volume 299: Chapter Chapter : The Key Transaction

"Buying a boat?"

Wang Dang looked at Jiang Han in surprise, his tone full of doubt: "Haven't we already captured a lot of warships? Why do we still need to buy ships from foreigners?"

Due to his outstanding ability in internal affairs management, Wang Dang was appointed by Jiang Han to be in charge of financial management. Therefore, if Jiang Han wants to use money from the public account, he still has to go through the organization's approval. Only after everyone has discussed it rationally can he spend it. This is also to limit the occurrence of autocratic behavior.

"Look at you, you look cowardly, don't you?"

Jiang Han looked at Wang Dang with an expression that said, "Look at your ignorance." "The warships we have seized now are all flat-bottomed warships used inland. These things are fine for use in rivers and lakes, but on the sea, they are just large coffins."

"Our operation this time is to depart from Yancheng and go directly to Liaodong by land and sea. On the way, we have to pass through a long section of sea. The water conditions on the sea are completely different from those inland. Only pointed-bottom ships made by foreigners can meet such needs."

"But...the foreigners' ships are very expensive, and those red-haired foreigners may not sell them to you."

Wang Dang was a little hesitant. This was a huge expense. The Dutch people in the East India Company knew very well the foundation of their livelihood, which was the shipping routes. If they controlled the shipping routes, they would control a golden road for the continuous production of gold. Therefore, they were very strict about everything related to the sea. Not only were the ships extremely expensive, but they would never sell the most critical galleons.

Old Grandet.

"Indeed, those Dutch people are as cunning as devils, but who said I want to do business with the Dutch?"

"Who are you going to buy the boat from?"

"Brother Wang, you need to broaden your horizons. There are more than just the Dutch in the world. The Portuguese and the British are all very good trading partners. Britain is now developing rapidly. Those capitalists only care about money and nothing else. Selling slaves, establishing fiefdoms, and taking people to grow cotton elsewhere are all child's play for them. As for ships and the like, if we pay enough, let alone galleons, they can get main battleships."

"As for the high price, isn't there anything we can do about it? Our people don't know how to make it yet. We haven't seen the real thing or studied it thoroughly, and we don't understand the technology. But, won't it be different after we buy it?"

As a citizen of an old flower-growing country, he was deeply impressed by the powerful copying ninjutsu of his own people. In later generations, there was an international warning not to let rabbits touch any of your high-tech products. Once the real thing was available, after reverse engineering research, the rabbits would be able to quickly replicate it and quickly make a better one.

Jiang Han’s plan is to buy one more ship and hand it over to the shipyard for special research. After cracking the technology, he will build it himself. The ship is not the most important thing, the most important thing is the technology inside it!

As for where the money for buying the ship came from, do you know the value of tobacco and tea? After trading with the Ming Dynasty for quite some time, the British upper class has thoroughly promoted tea as a new luxury drink. Paired with fresh milk, its unique flavor has surprised the British who either eat fish or chips every day. After finishing, take a few puffs of tobacco, which is very delicious.

In old London, this is what happens every morning when we wake up. Nothing else, just the same old story.

These two things are extremely profitable. The ship fare can be earned back in one trip, not to mention that after the army arrives in Liaodong, they can make even more money by purchasing them for free.

"Okay, you've convinced me. I'll report this expense to the organization at the next work meeting."

Wang Dang nodded and agreed with Jiang Han's statement. The main reason was that he didn't understand it either. Even if Jiang Han fooled him, he couldn't understand it.

"Okay, that's all I need to say. I'll go talk to the British about buying a ship."

Ever since they were beaten up by Zheng Zhilong when they were brought to the Ming Dynasty last time, they have become much more honest. Their demands were not too outrageous. They just asked for trade, which was completely possible for the Ming Dynasty. It just so happened that the people were almost paupers and had no money to make, so it would be nice to make some money from the foreigners. So, under the advice of all officials, Chongzhen agreed to the British request to allow trade in some areas of Guangdong.

But if you want to trade with me, you have to listen to me if you want to do business in my place. You have to give me tens of thousands of silver every year, and the types of goods must be supervised by me. It is because of such strict measures that the Ming Dynasty did not have the situation of tobacco leaves everywhere in the hands of the Qing Dynasty.

Otherwise, haha, free trade, boy!

"Oh, Baron Charlize, hello, I'm so sorry, I was delayed by some urgent business just now, I hope you didn't have to wait too long."

"No, no, no, I just arrived."

Baron Charles, who had been waiting in the reception room for half a day, hurriedly stood up and bowed to Jiang Han.

A few days ago, he received news that a local leader in the East wanted to do a big business with them, which made him very excited. You know, before he came to the East, he heard people say that this distant Far East was full of gold, but after he really set foot on this land, he found that there were not many opportunities for transactions. The emperor of the East was dealing with the civil strife in his own empire and was very wary of him and others. The difficulty of doing business here was much greater than they had expected at the beginning.

To be honest, he was almost going crazy for money. Why did he come here in the first place? Ah? Wasn't it just for the money that this Chinese restaurant offered? The problem was that he couldn't make any money. He was so worried.

Now, a great opportunity to make money is before him, and he must seize it.

"Okay, please take a seat. Let me get straight to the point. I currently have two deals I want to discuss. I heard that you British people have many connections and good business acumen, so I want to try to negotiate and see if we can reach an agreement."

"Oh, yes, yes, we are much more credible than the rigid Dutch and Portuguese, and we can get a lot of good things that those red-haired guys can't get, and we can definitely meet your requirements..."

Charlize tried her best to brag about how great her own business was. Jiang Han watched her performance with an awkward but polite smile on his face. He thought to himself, "Don't talk about your reputation as a great man. It will be hard for him to forget it in his lifetime."

After a long speech, Charlize felt that her mouth was dry. When she took the tea beside her and poured it into her mouth, she remembered, "Oh, oh, by the way, you haven't told me what deal you want to make?"

"I want to buy a galleon"

"Pfft, cough cough cough... Sorry, I, I lost my composure a little bit."

Charlize wiped her mouth and apologized quickly, "You said you want to buy a Galleon? Are you serious?"

"Yes, I currently have a very important military operation that needs to be carried out at sea, and I need a considerable number of naval warships. I think I should buy the best, and the Galleon is the best, isn't it?"

"Oh, oh, of course, of course, the Galleon is the best ship, but, but why do you think we would sell it to you?"

Jiang Han laughed. These people who went out to do business were not ordinary businessmen. In fact, they were all members of the British aristocracy. Only these people had the capital to do large-scale business. "Dear Sir Charles, if I am not mistaken, the British Empire should be ambitious to seize the position of maritime hegemony, right?"

"What? What's wrong with you? No, no, no, sir, you really know how to joke, hahaha."

Charlize's forehead began to sweat. Why did this damn Far East leader know their plan to bring Ying? Damn it! Holy shit!

"Haha, we all know whether it's a joke or not, so I won't make false polite remarks. Britain is in great need of money right now, and I am in great need of ships. I have two large businesses of tea and tobacco that I would like to give to you to act as an agent. In return, you have to sell me the Galleon. It's a very fair and reasonable deal, isn't it?"

"Tea, and tobacco, you mean, you want to hand over the tea and tobacco trade to us? Oh, oh oh... this is really..."

Charlize was quickly attracted by Jiang Han's words. Tea and tobacco, wow, these are two gooses that lay golden eggs! If she could get two tea and tobacco trade lines from this leader, she would definitely make unimaginable money.

"Just think about it, Lord Charles. With the British Empire now thriving, you have brought tea and tobacco from the Far East, as well as a large amount of wealth. How much of a positive impact will this have on the empire? With these two trade lines in hand, your status among the nobles will surely rise, and the royal family will also favor you more. By then, it is not impossible for the baron's title to be raised, isn't it?"

Jiang Han's words sounded like the devil's whispers in Charlize's ears, constantly teasing her reason.

"Oh, yes, yes...Oh, no, I mean..."

He came back to his senses, but soon fell into the beautiful scene that Jiang Han had described for him. Yes, that was tobacco and tea. With these two trade lines in hand, all the nobles had to curry favor with him. Would he be just a baron? Isn't it just a galleon? The Far East is 108,000 miles away from Britain. How could it threaten him? Sell it!

Although he had made up his mind, he still had to be symbolically reserved: "Please forgive me, sir, I think such an important matter requires me to think about it before I can give you an answer..."

"Of course, I am here, waiting for your reply, sir."

Jiang Han smiled slightly, raised his glass to see the guest off, and several servants escorted Charlize away.

"How about it?"

Wang Dang came over from next door to inquire about the situation.

"Okay, Brother Jiang, I'm doing the job, so why shouldn't I get it done? Get the goods and money ready, our ship will be here soon."

Volume 300: Chapter Chapter : A Little Surprise

"M16, are you really going to go into the city wearing this? Or maybe you should wear a cape?"

M4 looked at M16 with some worry. To be honest, she was still not used to M16's new outfit.

The yellow and white butler uniform is not only heroic and sassy, ​​but at the same time, the pair of rabbit ears on the head add a touch of cuteness to the handsomeness. It can be said that it retains the handsome side of Brother 16 while reducing her aggressiveness. In a word, it is very cute.

However, such a cute outfit is indeed not suitable for appearing in today's town. Even other humanoids wear very tight cloaks when going out, just like the Fatui executives.

"Eh? What you said makes sense. Why didn't I think of it before?"

M16 hammered his palm, looking as if he had suddenly realized something.

"I think your mind is full of your sister, and you can't think of anything else, you sister-con"

416 complained with his eyes rolled up, really, ever since this person arrived at the team, the whole Changzhou operation started to feel a little bit wrong, especially after experiencing days of torture, 416's mind was filled with the feeling that he couldn't stay with this female Tongshan for even a moment.

Now I can finally go into the city and return to the base. I don’t have to stay with these two people anymore. It’s really too torturous. 416 feels like he doesn’t want to wait any longer.

"Ah, I can finally go home and take a hot bath. But the conditions here are so poor, I have to wait a long time to take a hot bath..."

Changzhou has been taken, and the Northern Expedition still requires waiting for the arrival of new ships, so the humanoids are able to have a considerable vacation, during which they can have a good rest. This also allows them to have a good rest and change their mood after continuous fighting (and collect some public grain).

However, the humanoids are not quite used to the quality of life in this era. It is hard to go from luxury to frugality. Everyone comes from the high-tech era, and suddenly comes to a place where hot water needs to be boiled in a pot. It is really difficult to adapt.

However, the humanoids have all been through the flames of war and the mud and fire, so they are not very resistant to this situation. It's just that they are still a little uncomfortable with it.

"I haven't seen the commander for a long time. I wonder what he is doing now?"

416 began to imagine the scene after meeting his commander. He hadn't seen his commander for a long time and he missed him very much.

"Your mind is full of the Commander. Are you a child? Can't you be more mature like me?"

M16 mocked from the side.

"You stinky girl! How can you be mature? I am too embarrassed to expose you! Let's go!"

Shaking off his cloak, 416 turned around and walked towards the city first.

"I have a cloak here. You can put it on. And use it to cover the bunny ears on your head. Otherwise, the people here will think you are a weirdo."

"M4, you are so nice"

M16 is full of affection.

"Such words.... Let's just go, they have already walked quite far."

Before arriving at Yangzhou city, several people wearing heavy cloaks naturally attracted the attention of the volunteer guards. Such people were naturally important targets for security checks into the city, and they were soon stopped by the guards.

"Stop, please report your identity and accept the security check before entering the city"

"Hello, we are one family"

Several people showed their officer certificates, which Jiang Han specially gave them in order to avoid embarrassing situations among their own people. They came in handy at this time.

"Oh, sorry, sir, please come in!"

"It's okay, you are just doing your duty, keep going."

Patting the other person on the shoulder, M16 walked into the city gate in a carefree manner. The other people also showed their officer certificates one by one and entered one after another.

"I've been away for a while, and this city seems to be getting more prosperous again?"

"In the early stages of civilization, life is different every day. However, outside the commander's jurisdiction, the lives of those people are really...tsk tsk, so humans..."

"Please stop sighing. I'm so hungry now and I just want to eat something delicious."

After twists and turns, they arrived at Jiang Han's mansion. This was a four-courtyard house that they had bought before. As more and more humanoids arrived, the division of houses had become a little tense, but this problem was not very serious at present.

"Let's take a break, or should we go to the commander to hand in our mission before adjourning?"