Chapter 397: Accepting bribes

The arrival of the Dingzhou Navy was like a heart-warming agent, which excited the Zeng group in trouble. Especially the latest weapons of the ships that came with the navy made Zeng even more shiny. After modification, the eight-ox crossbow that shot four powerful crossbows at one time, hundreds of crossbows, thousands of first-grade bows, and bundles of armor-breaking arrows were piled up on the dock. Those who know how to do things just need to take a look and estimate that there are millions of these arrows.

Dingzhou weapons are the best in the world, which is a consensus that has been formed in the Great Chu, but it is not easy to buy Dingzhou weapons in large quantities. First, Dingzhou restricts the export of weapons, and second, Dingzhou adopts a bidding rationing system to ensure that no one can buy too much. Now, there are a large number of people in front of Zeng Yifan, which makes him stunned.

"Mr. Zeng!" Zheng Zhiyuan stroked the dark crossbow body of Bazhan's crossbow and smiled: "These are the latest weapons developed by our Dingzhou. They are amazingly powerful. In our Dingzhou, only the front-line troops can be equipped. This time, my general spared no effort to support you."

Zeng Yifan woke up like a dream and said gratefully to Zheng Zhiyuan: "Please let me represent the Zeng family and the people of several states in the East for their righteous help. With these weapons, we will be more confident in blocking the Lu family cavalry in Shenzhou."

Zheng Zhiyuan knew that Shenzhou was only one step away from Liaozhou, the core area of ​​the Zeng family's rule. If Shenzhou was lost again, Liaozhou would inevitably face war directly. Therefore, Zeng's strategy was to defend against the enemy outside Liaozhou. It can be imagined that the battle in Shenzhou after the New Year would inevitably be cruel.

"This is just the first part of the ordnance we have to aid Zeng. Then, the main force of the navy will arrive with more ordnances. My general said that half of these supplies are free to aid Zeng, and the other half?" Zheng Zhizhong paused for a moment.

Zeng Yifan smiled knowingly. That's right. There is a free lunch in the world. If Li Qing really wants nothing, he will scare Zeng. "We buy the other half, and we have real money to buy it."

Zheng Zhiyuan laughed, "No need."

Zeng Yifan's heart was shocked, "I don't know what Marishal Li means?" he asked carefully.

"Did Lord Zeng know that our fleet went deep into Heishuiyang and walked around here all the way. The danger was so great. In order to avoid losses as little as possible, we used islands to build a base in the depths of Heishuiyang to station troops to ensure the safety of this route. At the same time, we also blocked the encirclement and blockade of our Southern Navy. In this construction base, many materials can be found on the spot, but there is still some that cannot be done, so we can only ask Zeng to collect it for us."

"It's right, it's right! We are also building these bases to help us Zeng family, and of course we have no choice but to do so." Zeng Yifan agreed immediately.

Zheng Zhiyuan smiled and said, "My boss also said that many soldiers and fleets need to be stationed on these islands. What is the cost of these people?"

"Let's go!" Zeng Yifan agreed very readily.

"Mr. Zeng is so refreshing!" Zheng Zhiyuan gave him a thumbs up, "But we have a very poor manpower in building the base. To this day, it took us several months to build two or three bases. This is far from enough. There are many sailors on our ship, but these are all soldiers. It is really a waste to ask them to carry mud bags and stones!"

Zeng Yifan hesitated for a moment. Zheng Zhiwu's intention was very obvious, but if he wanted to send someone, he would need to build these islands in a young and strong labor force. Now the Zeng family also needs a large number of young and strong people.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, our Zeng family has raised 20,000 strong laborers for Lord Zheng to build these bases. I wonder if it's enough?"

"Enough is enough!" Zheng Zhiyuan smiled. The 20,000 young and strong laborers were obtained. When the base was built, would you still want to give it back to them yourself? After a little training, you can make them become soldiers. With the generous treatment and various treatments of Dingzhou to the soldiers, these people are afraid that they will rush to join. Moreover, these people can still reach out to Zeng's hand, which is really a matter of killing.

That night, the weapons were loaded into the car and transported to Chenzhou. Zeng Qingfeng also invited Zheng Zhiyuan and a group of navy generals in his mansion. After three rounds of wine, Zeng Qingfeng wiped his mouth and looked at Zheng Zhiyuan with a smile. Zheng Zhiyuan also knew that the time was coming for the main business, so he put down the bowls and chopsticks and bowed slightly to Zeng Qingfeng.

Zheng Zhiyuan put down his chopsticks, and the generals of the navy immediately put down the bowls and chopsticks, raised their bodies, and sat straight, making Zeng Qingfeng's eyes jump far away. Why do these Dingzhou soldiers maintain such discipline even when they eat?

"General Zheng, I wonder when Commander Deng will arrive?" Zeng Qingfeng was very concerned about when Deng Peng's naval brigade would bring him more weapons. Today, the generals who rushed to hear the news had their eyes red when they saw such excellent Dingzhou weapons. In front of Zeng Qingfeng, they almost started to fist.

"Master Zeng, it depends on the speed of our deep-sea base construction!" Zheng Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Master also knows that although we annihilated the Bozhou Navy in the early stage, the navy in the two states together are still stronger than us. The main force of General Deng's commander Deng must be careful to guard against the Pang army. Only when these bases are built can General Deng come over with confidence without any mistakes!"

Zeng Qingfeng nodded and looked back at his son and said, "Yifan, we must recruit people as soon as possible to build a base for General Deng. You are responsible for this matter yourself."

"Yes, my father!" Zeng Yifan bowed.

"Will Lord Zheng's fleet be returned?" Zeng Qingfeng asked.

"Master Zeng, our navy ship is too large and can only fight at sea. Therefore, after delivering this batch of supplies, we are ready to return to meet with General Manager Deng to deal with the possible harassment of the Southern Navy. It is inconvenient to stay in Anshun Port for too long. I also have to ask Lord Zeng to recruit the young and strong for us as soon as possible, and we will take them away with the ship!"

Zeng Qingfeng nodded, "That's good, but when will you arrive at Anshun Port again after you go?"

Zheng Zhiyuan pinched his finger and calculated, "I'll always get the spring season tomorrow!"

"It's been so long?" Zeng Qingfeng frowned and began to think about it in his heart.

Zheng Zhiyuan looked at Zeng Qingfeng with a smile, but in fact he was quite anxious. Lord Zeng, please keep him quickly, so that I can leave some people legitimately to help you enter the inland river to fight after the ice melts!

Zeng Qingfeng was also hesitating. After listening to Zeng Yifan's report, he realized that the Fuzhou Navy was indeed very powerful, and his combat power was simply from heaven and earth compared to his poor inland waters. It was incomparable. If they could keep their ships suitable for inland waters, they would greatly enhance their chances of fighting against the enemy in Shenzhou. But first, Li Qing did not agree to let his troops participate directly in the war. Secondly, he was also a little worried about attracting the wolf into the house and showing a big tail in the future. If Zheng Zhiyuan took the initiative to leave the ship to assist in the battle, he would immediately refuse without hesitation. But now it seems that the other party has no intention at all, and instead is eager to return.

After weighing the pros and cons in my heart, Zeng Qingfeng finally made up his mind, but he only left some navy troops, and his impact on him was very limited. If you don’t need such strong reinforcements, the loss would be too great.

"General Zheng, I have a heartless request, but I forget to let General Hele!" Zeng Qingfeng said.

Zheng Zhiyuan was ecstatic, but his face was pretending to be surprised, "Why did Lord Zeng say this? We are friends now. As long as we can do something, I, Zheng, will definitely spare no effort!"

Zeng Qingfeng smiled and said, "I saw that there were many warships below thousands of materials in General Zheng's fleet. I believe that there were countless such ships under Commander Deng. To be honest, the general said that although my Zeng family also had an inland water naval division, its combat power was really insufficient. After many years of untouched war, they were all rusted. I would like to ask the general to leave a naval division. First, it is to help us resist the enemy, and second, it can also help us train the original naval division!"

"Ah, it's this!" Zheng Zhiyuan looked embarrassed, "Mr. Zeng, you really have no grudge. I, I don't have this power. I am afraid that even General Deng will not dare to agree to your request at will!"

Zeng Qingfeng didn't seem to be locked up when he heard the meaning of this, and said immediately: "General Zheng, Zeng also knows that it is a bit abrupt, but to be honest, the Fuzhou Navy is so huge, and it doesn't have much impact on the few dozen small boats. It's better to do this. Before you leave, keep these ships and soldiers. I will write a letter to Marshal Li, confessing that I forced him to stay. How about it?"

Zheng Zhiyuan shook his head and said, "Mr. Zeng, I have to think about this matter. I don't want to leave dozens of boats and get cleaned up after returning to General Deng."

Zeng Qingfeng said: "That's it, that's it, General Zheng thinks more. Come on, come on, drink, drink, come on, change dishes!"

The banquet ended late at night, Zheng Zhiyuan and others went to rest. Zeng Yifan said, "My father, it seems that General Zheng is unwilling to leave dozens of ships for us."

Zeng Qingfeng breathed a long sigh of relief, "It's not that he refused, but this person, asking us for benefits. Didn't you see that he said he didn't say he died. If Deng Peng really had strict orders, he would definitely refuse on the spot."

"Seeking for benefits? This is easy to deal with!" Zeng Yifan smiled. "You go and do it right away."

"Well, don't be stingy. These dozens of ships and thousands of well-trained soldiers have helped us too much!" Zeng Qingfeng instructed.

When Zheng Zhiyuan returned to his bedroom, he was a little stunned. On the big bed in the room, there was a charming woman sitting upright. In such a cold weather, she was only wearing a gauze. Although there was a brazier in the house, she was still shivering with coldness. On the big table in the middle of the room, there was a plate of gold, silver and jewelry.

"Damn!" Zheng Zhiyuan sniffed.

There was a rapid knock on the door outside. When I opened the door, I saw several generals who came with me. "General Zheng, there are women in the room and money!" One general's voice was a little quick.

Zheng Zhiyuan smiled, "I have made good arrangements. If you don't go and enjoy it, why are you here to come here to me?"

Everyone was overjoyed. With the general's order, everyone was right. As the saying goes, after three years of military service, the old sow can be regarded as Diao Chan, not to mention that the real beauty in the room was dispersed happily and rushed back to his room.
Chapter completed!