Chapter 1066: Fermented Word of Mouth
"In my opinion, it is better to make up a reason and think of a way to trick him out of the cave and deal with him in the suburbs." Lu Feiyan pointed to the coastline and said, "Wait until the leader of the Qinglong tribe brings people over, then you can hold the hostages for money, and then you can get on the ship and leave."
He Lingchuan asked several men: "What do you think of this plan?"
Huang Zhao said first: "It is feasible, just a little polish."
His old profession is the leader of pirates, and he has done a lot of kidnapping and extortion.
Qiu Hu said: "Extortion alone can urge the repayment of debts, but it is not enough to establish authority."
He knew very well that the lord did not bring so many people out for fun. The Qinglong tribe must not only spit out the money, but also spit out the bile, so that the lord can be satisfied.
They must let the nearby forces know that the Yangshan Islands are not easy to mess with, and the money of the Yangshan Islands cannot be owed.
If you want to do business with the Yangshan Islands, you must be disciplined and polite.
In the past few months, the economic and trade and agricultural commerce of the Yangshan Islands have developed too fast, and the surrounding areas can see it. But the Yangshan Islands have never shown their fists to the outside world, and have quietly hidden their troops deep in the islands.
It's time to take out the weapons.
Wanqi Feng followed and said: "The six thousand taels were originally our money. If it was just extortion, it would seem that we are in the wrong. Miss Lu's idea is very good. Why don't we set up an ambush on both sides of this path by the sea..."
In short, this trip must be fought with knives and guns, and someone must be beaten down and surrender.
After everyone discussed it, Lu Feiyan finally understood that these guys just wanted to fight!
But the plan was a bit rough and a bit casual.
When the battle plan was discussed, it was time for dinner.
On the way to the fight, He Lingchuan did not punish himself and the guests, and brought the chef to cook with an open fire. But he did not expect that Lu Feiyan was not interested in the chef's best raw baked grouper, but instead ate three big pig's trotters with pepper and salt.
Wanqi Feng on the side ate two, not as much as her.
Lu Feiyan asked He Lingchuan: "Wanqi Feng told me that you often conduct confrontational drills for the guards?"
"Well, for small ones, once every 40 to 50 days."
The Yangshan Guard has now expanded to more than 4,100 people, and this is based on strict screening according to the enlistment standards. However, only a few core members know the specific number of soldiers and the location of military camps and outposts.
The island conditions of the Yangshan Islands are extremely complicated, and He Lingchuan often rotates the camps and teams to station. For example, Jiandao Peak is still guarded by the second battalion today, but it may be replaced by Min Tianxi's army next month.
This makes it extremely inconvenient for outsiders to scout He Lingchuan's troops, even if they send out bird monsters.
To this day, almost no one knows how many troops he has hidden in the depths of the archipelago.
With the expansion of the number of guards, He Lingchuan can do more tricks, and take out his experience in Panlong City and Yuheng City to torture, no, polish the army.
One of the reserved programs is confrontational drills.
Of course, this kind of exercise is also conducted in groups, and the whole army will not be dispatched together, so as not to be known by potential high-altitude enemy spies.
Lu Feiyan was very curious: "Why?"
Bailie's army has also conducted confrontation training, but it is far less frequent. It is a big deal to come once every ten months - the army has costs and costs money for any movement.
Most of the problems in this world are ultimately due to the word money.
As far as she knows, other countries are not so fond of playing, and the island master He is indeed rich.
"Exercises are just rehearsals for actual combat. How can we know the results of training without exercises?"
Lu Feiyan ate a green grape: "Does a guard team need such high-intensity exercises?"
He Lingchuan drank a sip of hot tea: "In this world, what will happen if you don't have the power to protect yourself? Miss Lu should know very well."
The smile on Lu Feiyan's face disappeared.
Isn't Bailie's current predicament due to its own weakness?
He Lingchuan went on to say: "Besides, there is another great benefit of the drill."
"Hmm?"
"It allows soldiers to learn to face failure, admit failure... and deal with failure." There will only be one winner in each drill, and the others are losers and must accept punishment. "Victory and defeat are common in the military, but I think most people can't understand it, can't afford to lose, and can't accept it at all. Not to mention the real defeat, even if the enemy and us are in a stalemate for a little longer, they will be impatient and depressed, thinking that the sky is about to fall."
Fighting again and again after repeated defeats and never giving up are not qualities that everyone is born with.
"A clay pot will break if it is not away from the well. Even the strongest army will suffer defeat. I hope that they will not be discouraged when they lose, and still have the ambition to rise again."
Lu Feiyan was slightly moved, and after thinking for a long time, he said to him:
"Master He, you are hiding in a corner of the sea, which is really a waste of talent."
He Lingchuan modestly said: "There are so many talented people in the world, what am I?"
After dinner, Lu Feiyan said goodbye and went back to the cabin to rest.
The Soul Mirror said, "This little girl came out to fight with you, not just for fun, right?"
"Did you see that?" He Lingchuan sat at the bow, looking up at the starry sky, "She came to test me from the moment she came to the island. Test our strength, test our troops, test my tone and ambition."
"Oh?" The Soul Mirror asked him, "Does Lu Laoliu really dare to usurp power?"
"Lu Laoliu may not be the one who can make up his mind. He is mainly a businessman and knows nothing about fighting." He Lingchuan said slowly, "Maybe it's Lu Qingbang, or maybe it's his grandfather Miao An."
"They dare?" The mirror was surprised.
"If Lu Qingbang had prestige and elite soldiers, he might give it a try." He Lingchuan analyzed, "It was not uncommon in the past for Lu's side branches to usurp power and become the main family. Lu Zhensheng's biggest reliance is his second son Lu Qingan's rising step by step in Mou State. But if Lu Laoliu and his son seize the throne, it is Bailie's internal affairs, and Mou State cannot intervene directly."
Mirror wondered: "Does Mou State really have no way?"
General Yutian, the father-in-law behind Lu Qingan, shouldn't he be a decoration?
"Even if he doesn't care about it on the surface, he still has tricks in secret, otherwise why would Lu Zhensheng be so focused on his thighs?" He Lingchuan knew all these tricks very well, "It depends on how Lu Laoliu and his son resolve it."
"Aren't they afraid of inviting wolves into the house by trying to win you over?" In Mirror's view, his master is ten times more difficult to deal with than Lu Zhensheng and his son. Isn't Lu Laoliu afraid that He Lingchuan will turn the tables and directly seize Bailie's territory?
"Don't be afraid." He Lingchuan knew clearly in his heart, "No matter how they fight, it is also the internal affairs of the Lu family; once I covet Bailie, it will be like an invasion, and the Mou Kingdom cannot sit idly by. Otherwise, Bailie has been weak for many years, why hasn't it disappeared from the map?"
The Lu family and the Mou Kingdom did not know his true identity, they just thought he was an outsider.
"Now, Lu Qingbang should be trying to accumulate prestige and popularity, and trying to accumulate troops under his command. Therefore, Lu Zhensheng is more willing to appease Yaguo, and it would be best to give money and food to settle the matter." He Lingchuan said leisurely, "For a long time, Yaguo has not had the intention of directly annexing Bailie, and every year it just comes to ask for some money and food. Lu Zhensheng must think that it is not worth going to war with it. The war losses are several times more than the tributes, and it also costs lives and pensions."
"He got a good deal, but the people of Bailie are upset. They are clearly victims, but they have to pay money and food every year." He Lingchuan analyzed, "From this point of view, Lu Laoliu may be more likely to get the support of the people of Bailie."
Sometimes, the pros and cons cannot be measured only by money.
What Jingzi is concerned about is: "Is there any benefit for us?"
"Lu Laoliu knows that I have money and connections, so he wants to win me over and share intelligence with me. Isn't this a benefit?" He Lingchuan said with a smile, "Yangshan's business has spread to all parts of Bailie. How many stores have been opened in the past six months, and how many poor people have been helped? People in Bailie know that the island owner He in the south is kind and charitable. They often go to my store to eat and buy things. The image of Yangshan has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people."
The stores of Yangshan Chamber of Commerce often do charity and relief.
Unlike other wealthy merchants who give porridge and reward money, Yangshan Chamber of Commerce also opened more than a dozen free schools in Bailie, that is, free schools, to teach children of ordinary people to read and write, and even teach mathematics and medicine.
This is better to teach people how to fish than to give them fish.
Children from extremely poor families can even have a free lunch at school.
The reputation of He Lingchuan and Yangshan Islands quickly fermented among the people.
For poor families, teaching a skill is like getting a job, which is like a rebirth.
Opening a school, and opening more than a dozen at a time, is a big burden. But He Lingchuan doesn't care.
He will take over Bailie sooner or later, and these children and parents will be his people sooner or later.
What's wrong with giving some benefits to his people?
He often feels compassion for the people in trouble.
Two days later, in the morning, He Lingchuan's fleet landed smoothly.
The coastline is desolate, and there are patches of reeds on the mudflats.
It is only more than 40 miles away from Platinum Island, which is also the route He Lingchuan often takes.
"Everyone, this battle must not only be won, but also won cleanly and beautifully." He Lingchuan clapped his hands at his men, "If the opponent is not taken down within the specified time and the number of casualties exceeds the estimate, it will be regarded as a failure of the exercise and double punishment! But if you win the first battle, there will be double rewards. Do you understand?"
Ah, double punishment and reward! Everyone was shocked and excited, and responded in unison with a "yes".
He Lingchuan looked up at the sky. It was dark and windy tonight. It was a good day for killing!
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Just as He Lingchuan led the Yangshan Islands Guard to collect debts from the Qinglong tribe, another ambush and encounter suddenly broke out in the mountains and forests 120 miles west of Wulandong.
The chaos of close combat and the screams of the old, weak, women and children were all covered by thick clouds.
Lu Qingbang fought side by side with Bailong tribe leader Wanqi Tong, with Bailong soldiers and Bailong warriors in front and behind him.
He stabbed a Ya countryman in the chest and wiped off the blood that splashed into his eyes. He saw torches flashing all over the mountains and forests, densely packed, and the number of enemies was difficult to estimate.
The surrounding area was filled with shouts and killing.
Lu Qingbang decisively shouted: "Order the entire army to go south to Storm Bay!"
He knew that this mission of receiving was not that simple!