The possibility of the Jin army launching a large-scale attack is already very small.

Meng Jiucheng made such a judgment and made sufficient and meticulous preparations for future operations.

Next year will be the year when Jin Ting was exhausted from dealing with the Mongolian army's attack, and it will be a year when he completely contracted and basically gave up Shandong and Hebei.

It basically gave up, although it was not completely abandoned, but it was almost the same. The enemy that the Red Turban Army was about to face would be mainly supported by the Jin Ting and the enthroned Han landlords and tyrants.

For example, Tian Zhuo, the general manager of Yidu Road, Yan Ning, who was stationed in Tiansheng Village, Yan Shi, who was in Dongping, etc.

Meng Jiucheng has quite strong confidence in dealing with these landlords and local tyrants.

But now is not the time, and strength is not allowed. More importantly, Meng Jiucheng did not want to conquer cities and land before the food problem was completely solved, but he was carrying a heavy burden.

This seems a bit cruel, but it is a last resort. Too much money and food to supplement the people, the army cannot be expanded and its strength cannot be guaranteed. Without the strength to protect the territory, everything is empty talk.

Han Shouzhong was left to guard Anqiu, Meng Jiucheng led his troops to withdraw to Jiaozhou, and when Gaomi was temporarily resting, he married Wang Zhongfeng and Zheng Ruxin.

It was just a layer of window paper, and Wang Zhongfeng and Zheng Ruxin couldn't hide their face. Of course, Meng Jiucheng also had to find a reason that could not be refused, that was to marry Yang Miaozhen soon.

When getting married, you naturally have to worship elders. Wang Zhongfeng is the master and adoptive father. As for Zheng Ruxin, Meng Jiucheng hopes to have an adopted mother. He is an orphan. If his parents are in the church, there will be no regrets.

This reason is grand and justified. Wang Zhongfeng and Zheng Ruxin are half-spoken and do not do a big show, but the etiquette is comprehensive.

Arranged to spend a few days of sweet days in Gaomi, Meng Jiucheng and Yang Miaozhen rushed to Jiaozhou first to prepare for marriage.

"Big book, small arrangement. First, let everyone know your identity; second,... Haha, I have my own reasons. The letter has not been sent out, just wait and receive the gift!"

Getting married, having a birthday, having a baby... Meng Jiucheng certainly would not miss this good opportunity to receive gifts.

The military officers and officials did not accept the gifts of their soldiers, but Li Quan, Liu Erzu, Peng Yibin and others, and the merchants in Qingdao, Meng Jiucheng did not want to let these guys go.

As money and jewelry, let Yang Miaozhen choose some exquisite ones, and the rest should be generously devoted to the great cause of fighting against Jin and Mongolia.

When Yang Miaozhen saw Meng Jiucheng make a decision, she was happy, but she pretended to be reserved, and gave Meng Jiucheng a blank look and said, "It's well known that just to receive gifts and make money, aren't you afraid that others will scold you behind your back?"

"Didn't I explain it in the letter? In extraordinary times, marriages are frugal and not extravagant." Meng Jiucheng patted Yang Miaozhen's hand and smiled very much.

Yang Miaozhen giggled and said, "There is no silver here, but you are trying to cover up the truth."

"There is no way. If we are short of money, we have to do everything possible." Meng Jiucheng said apologetically: "It was all yours, but at that time, you can only ask you to pick up what you like, and the remaining property will be used as military use."

Yang Miaozhen shook her head and said, "When is it now? Why should I beg for this little wealth? Register and make a book, and all of them are used for military purposes. I am not stingy."

"Knowing the general, I am really my good wife." Meng Jiucheng was happy to hear it, and suddenly reached out and hugged Yang Miaozhen in his arms and kissed her on the face.

"Oh!" Yang Miaozhen was caught off guard, screamed in surprise, broke free, swung her pink fist and hit her.

Meng Jiucheng took advantage, laughed constantly, turned his back and let Yang Miaozhen beat him.

Yang Miaozhen was too heavy to take action, and finally pushed Meng Jiucheng with anger before he was ignored.

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Time flies very quickly, and it is time to get married in a blink of an eye.

Because the letter was sent out when it was in Anqiu, Liu Erzu, Li Quan, Peng Yibin and others all sent people to congratulate and gave them good gifts.

Liu Erzu, Peng Yibin and Meng Jiucheng had a long friendship with joint combat, and stone throwing machines and gunpowder bullets have helped them a lot.

As for Li Quan, he was able to defend Muling Pass because of the hard work of the Red Turban Army, which crushed the plagiarism of the Jin army. Besides, if the battle with the Jin army fails in the future, Meng Jiucheng will leave a way out for himself.

There are also merchants in Qingdao City who have to take out some money and gifts. Although Meng Jiucheng didn't say that, who knows if he will hold a grudge in the future?

However, a heavy gift surprised Meng Jiucheng and Yang Miaozhen.

"Quanzhou Fans--" Meng Jiucheng understood in his heart when he saw these words.

"The courtesy is something that people must ask for." Yang Miaozhen was not very clear about the situation in the Southern Song Dynasty, nor did he know which force the Quanzhou Fans were. He just was a little cautious. "This courtesy is too big, so you should be careful."

Meng Jiucheng smiled and said, "Quanzhou merchants traveled to and from the sea with good merchants, monopolizing the spice trade, resulting in huge yields and wealth that are as rich as the country. Now we send great gifts, which are nothing more than trying to get care in Qingdao. We may develop northern routes and trade in Japan and Goryeo; or we may buy more mirrors, soaps and other goods. Well, my wife will accept them, and I will go to meet the merchant."

"The merchants are too deceitful, Meng Lang is more careful." Yang Miaozhen instructed, took the fur and helped Meng Jiucheng put it on.

They often meet before they get married. Although it is contrary to customs, due to the situation, both of them have their responsibilities and can they avoid them when fighting outside? Therefore, outsiders are used to it and are no longer surprised.

Meng Jiucheng came to the hall and asked his personal guards to call Fan Shang to come in.

The so-called foreign merchants, also known as Fanke Huihui, and Muslim merchants. During the Southern Song Dynasty, they first engaged in trade in Guangzhou, and later flourished in Quanzhou, and then moved their homes one after another.

Meng Jiucheng met with the foreign merchants not only because of this generous gift, but also because of his hope that the foreign merchants could promote trade. He also hoped to get sea ships and build a navy through the foreign merchants!

Not long after, several high-necked merchants came in and showed courtesy to Meng Jiucheng with a very respectful attitude.

"Please sit down, everyone." Meng Jiucheng nodded with a smile and reached out to signal.

The merchants sat down, and the head servant Latin took the lead and bowed and spoke, "Meng Shuai is about to have a wedding, and we will present a gift to congratulate you."

"I've received my intention." Meng Jiucheng pondered for a moment and said, "You are from Qingdao. I guess there are still some good plans to prosper the trade between the north and the south?"

Pu Latin said, "I dare not talk about good strategies, I can only say that we are willing to do our part to expand Qingdao Shanggang and make it the largest port in the north. I think this is what Meng Shuai wishes?"
Chapter completed!