Chapter 1510 Coercion and inducement

Haihan has been operating in Fujian and Guangzhou provinces for many years, from governors and envoys of a province to county clerks and squad leaders. In the Ming Dynasty bureaucracy, regardless of the official position, as long as they are powerful people, Sha Xi

They have had some experience in dealing with each other. But this time he was going to talk to Mei Shengchuan, a senior official from the Ministry of War of the Ming Dynasty. The strategy prepared by Sha Xi was to first overwhelm the opponent with momentum and use his rich experience to make the other party understand that the Ming Dynasty

Officials are not great people in their own eyes.

Of course, in addition to demonstrations, necessary inducements are also indispensable in such occasions. Haihan has many interests in the southern provinces and officials in coastal state capitals, and some of the operating methods are naturally applicable to Mei Shengchuan. Regarding

Regarding Mei Shengchuan's negotiation process in Shandong, Hao Wanqing had already sent a telegram to Lushun after the fleet departed from Zhifu Port, informing Sha Xi of the details. Now that it was known that Mei Shengchuan had a strong interest in the plantation project, Sha Xi

Here, we can prepare some more targeted discussion materials so that Mei Shengchuan can understand how Haihan specifically operated the plantations that Ming officials invested in the areas they occupied.

"There are currently more than 300 plantations on the coastal plain in the northern part of Taiwan Island, half of which belong to officials of Fujian's state governments. From the fourth-rank prefect, to the fifth-rank magistrate, to the military garrison, to General Qian,

Generally, it is quite common to acquire three to four hundred acres of land. Occasionally, some wealthy officials will acquire a thousand acres of land at a time."

While Sha Xi personally poured wine for Mei Shengchuan, he introduced him: "There are many places like this further south in the Nanhai Sea. If Master Mei is interested, even if he doesn't have time to go to such a far place, he can still delegate it.

Confidant, let us arrange an inspection. Once you know how many officials from the Ming Dynasty have invested in plantations overseas, you will probably no longer have any scruples."

Mei Shengchuan thought that if, as Sha Xi said, the officials in the southern states all used this as a way to make money, then this business should be considered stable. But in this case, the officials in the states must be very distracted.

, it is difficult to be completely loyal to the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, although this kind of cooperation is very profitable, it is equivalent to handing over one's own control to the Haihan people. If the Haihan people want to cause trouble in the south in the future, the coastal provinces may not even have decent

No resistance could be organized.

As if he guessed what Mei Shengchuan was thinking, he heard Sha Xi continue: "This is not treason. Our country only wants to establish normal diplomatic relations with the Ming Dynasty, and has no intention of seeking improper benefits through these cooperations."

Sha Xi's words are very true. If Mei Shengchuan had not known the deeds of the Haihan people before, it might be hard to believe them. Of course, now that Sha Xi has said these words, Mei Shengchuan will not take them seriously. Haihan

He occupies so much land along the coast of the Ming Dynasty, and almost always uses force to achieve his goals. He is definitely not a kind person. Although Mei Shengchuan intends to gain some benefits for himself from Haihan, he still has a strong sense of right and wrong.

It is clear that the southern officialdom may no longer be able to eradicate the interest relationship with Haihan, and this situation cannot be changed by Mei Shengchuan alone.

Sha Xi's purpose is to make Mei Shengchuan understand that cooperation with Haihan in business is not the bold and reckless behavior of individual Ming officials, but a common phenomenon in various states along the southern coast. Haihan has rich operational experience and success in this regard

Examples, and there is no need to worry that the situation in the south will be turbulent, which will affect the long-term prospects of these businesses.

Sha Xi continued: "Every year through cooperation projects including plantations, our country will regularly send millions of taels of dividends to Daming's partners in return for their investment and trust. But if Daming can establish a relationship with our country,

With formal diplomatic relations and opening up the trade rights of coastal states, we can completely transfer similar forms of cooperation to the territory of Ming Dynasty. This will save most of the transportation costs and have a relatively abundant and cheap labor force. Then the same will happen.

You can get more generous profits by using the operating mode. Mr. Mei, what I am talking about with you now is not a business worth tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of taels, but an industry that can bring in an income of millions of taels every year.

This is just one of the many collaborative projects we offer.”

Although Mei Shengchuan had been mentally prepared for a long time, he could not help but be shocked by the figures mentioned by Sha Xi. Only then did he realize that Haihan's desire to promote the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries might not only be due to political considerations.

, this huge economic benefit alone is enough to make many people excited. It is no wonder that Haihan has done many things to infringe on the rights and interests of the Ming Dynasty in the south over the years, but the local officials have not only remained silent, but have not condoned Haihan's behavior.

He had seen the official documents submitted by the southern provinces in recent years at the Ministry of War. Almost all of them praised Haihan for spending money and efforts to maintain local stability. He also suggested that the imperial court should establish diplomatic relations with Haihan as soon as possible so that they could

Let Haihan's military advisor enter the Ming army's garrison as a matter of course and train the troops for the local garrison.

Now that he knows more and more about Haihan, Mei Shengchuan naturally understands the situation in these places. Most of them are just the officials who have benefited from Haihan and desperately advocated for him. But he asked himself what if he was there

It is probably difficult for local officials to withstand the financial offensive launched by Haihan. To say the least, officials who can withstand such an offensive may not be able to last long. After all, Haihan people are not just good at this.

It's just a move. Since we have an army that can defeat the Hou Jin Army until it can't lift its head, who dares to go against it?

Mei Shengchuan responded calmly: "It seems that the only thing your country needs regarding the establishment of diplomatic relations is that someone in the DPRK speaks for you."

Sha Xi smiled and said: "Yes, there are people in the DPRK who are easy to talk to. Although officials from the southern provinces have good relations with our country, in the end, the establishment of diplomatic relations must be led by someone in the capital. We sent so much money to Beijing last year

, and also hope that through Mrs. Mei, we can make friends with more officials from the DPRK and China, so as to promote the implementation of this matter as soon as possible. Of course, after it is completed, we will be grateful to all the adults, including Mr. Mei."

Sha Xi specially emphasized the words "Thank you in return". How could Mei Shengchuan not understand his implication? However, it is not easy to persuade several bachelors in the cabinet to agree to establish diplomatic relations with Haihan State, even if Haihan State

More than 200,000 taels of silver have been spent on this, and Mei Shengchuan still dare not guarantee the time limit when it will be accomplished. Moreover, Mei Shengchuan also knows very well that he will never be the only channel for the Haihan people to implement this matter.

There must be other officials in the capital secretly taking care of Haihan's ups and downs, and there is no need for him to step forward and take over the matter.

"Of course I am happy to see Haihan coexist peacefully with our country, but there are still many voices of opposition between North Korea and China, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to unify our opinions for a while. Mr. Sha, I apologize that it is difficult for me to make a clear commitment to you.

"Mei Shengchuan thought about it and chose a more conservative attitude.

Sha Xi did not show obvious disappointment with this statement. He changed the subject and chatted with Mei Shengchuan about Dongjiang Town: "The soldiers of Dongjiang Town are indeed somewhat different from the Ming army I have seen in the south. Their

They have a strong desire to fight and are not as lazy as the Ming army in the south. Mr. Mei, I am not afraid to offend you. There are many places in the south where the guard posts are simply useless, and the training and equipment of the soldiers are far from the level of a professional army.

, the will to fight is even more weak, not as useful as the people in Dongjiang Town."

Mei Shengchuan blushed when he heard this. Although he knew that the other party was deliberately belittling the Southern Guards Army to give Dongjiang Town a hand, what he said was considered a fact. If the Southern Guards Army hadn't done anything, how could the Haihan people have been allowed to do so in a short period of time?

In just a few years, it has become a trend, and it has captured so many islands that originally belonged to the Ming Dynasty in the south. Of course, if we use this as a standard to measure, the garrison in Shandong is also useless. In the past year, it has been with the Haihan Army.

We had several conflicts, big and small, but we didn't even get the slightest advantage.

However, the people in Dongjiang Town saw the opportunity early and took the initiative to embrace Haihan's thigh. Now they not only gained a lot of military glory, but also took advantage of the opportunity to fight back to Liaodong from Pidao. It can be regarded as foresight. If it is like the garrison in other places

Against Haihan, it’s hard to say whether there is still a Dongjiang Town establishment.

Of course, in front of an outsider like Sha Xi, Mei Shengchuan, as a senior official of the Ministry of War, still had to protect his own people: "Dongjiang Town is a strong army deployed overseas by our Ming Dynasty, and its performance is naturally not bad. The many military achievements made in the past year, the Ministry of War

These are all recorded, and when I see the general of Dongjiang Town later, I will issue the court's commendation."

Sha Xi was secretly amused when he heard this, but he would not expose the other party's words. If the Ming Dynasty really valued the existence of Dongjiang Town, how could it leave such a serious famine situation on Pi Island unattended. Moreover, this year, Dongjiang Town reported to the court

Anyone who is not blind or deaf will know that the many military exploits reported are just the military exploits that were picked up after following the Haihan Army. If the troops from Dongjiang Town were to go into battle, it would be impossible for them all to die on the battlefield.

Wrest Jinzhou back from the hands of the Hou Jin Army.

Of course, everyone carried the sedan chair, and the existence of Dongjiang Town in Liaodong was originally a means for Haihan to show his goodwill to the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty recognized and rewarded the military exploits reported by Dongjiang Town, which was also a disguised recognition of Haihan's achievements in Liaodong.

Yes. Mei Shengchuan expressed this attitude on behalf of the Ming Dynasty, and Sha Xi naturally would not point it out.

Sha Xi responded: "General Xiao Shen from Dongjiang Town is currently leading troops to fight on the front line, and General Shen is expected to arrive in Liaodong in a few days, so Mr. Mei can wait patiently for a few more days, and then he can follow up with the generals from Dongjiang Town.

All the adults have met. It just so happens that in the past few days, we can also arrange for Mr. Mei to go around Jinzhou to see the post-war reconstruction situation here."

Although Sha Xi said at the beginning of the banquet that he would not discuss business matters, in fact both parties came to meet with a mission. How could they not mention business matters at all? It was just that everyone had a tacit understanding and tried to avoid any disputes.

Let’s not mention the part. When there are no disputes due to differences of opinion between the two parties at the dinner party, it can be regarded as a happy occasion for the guests and the host at the end.

The residence that Sha Xi arranged for Mei Shengchuan was the newly built Lushun Fort Guest House, an institution specially used for official receptions. However, there were dozens of Mei Shengchuan's entourage, and the guest house could not accommodate them all, so some of them had to stay.

They arrived at a temporarily vacated garrison barracks outside Lushun Fort. This arrangement was also for safety reasons. Mei Shengchuan and his party were separated into two places inside and outside the fort to avoid changes.

Mei Shengchuan didn't have any grudges. He only brought a small number of entourage to Liaodong. He had no intention of causing trouble, so he just followed Haihan's arrangement. Although this guest house is small, the rooms are very clean, and the bed

The bedding and the towels on the shelf are obviously new. There is also a special kettle that can keep warm on the table, which is filled with boiled hot water. There is a box of tea leaves and a few pills on the bedside table.

Fresh fruits and a small snuff bottle are provided for guests to take on their own. These details are something that Mei Shengchuan has never experienced in an official business before. Whether it is an official inn or a private inn, there is no such meticulous and considerate service.

"Probably only Haihan people who value enjoyment would make such an arrangement!" Mei Shengchuan could only express admiration for Haihan's arrangement. He didn't expect that Lushun, Liaodong, which had just recovered from Hou Jin, could still enjoy it.

Such accommodation conditions. Although the place I stayed at on Zhifu Island in Dengzhou was larger, the details were not as good as the guest house in Lushun Fort.

Not long after, someone knocked on the door and asked Umeikawa if he needed to take a shower and change clothes, and then took him to the bathroom downstairs. Umeikawa learned from the waiter that this guest house was originally supposed to have ceramic bathtubs and hot water heaters in every room.

However, because the cost was too high and there were no professional technicians in the construction, we had to shelve this plan temporarily and instead built a bathroom with centralized hot water supply downstairs, with partitions inside.

The four rooms can be used by four people at the same time. If there are female guests, they can be arranged at different times. Of course, during the period of receiving Umegawa, this bath room can only be used by dedicated people.

Mei Shengchuan used the soap provided by the guest house. After washing, he returned to the room with a fragrant smell. He made himself a pot of hot tea. After taking two sips, he discovered that the tea was actually the finest Zhejiang green tea. He once again lamented the enjoyment of the Haihan people.

road.

"What kind of war are we fighting? It would be great to do business with the Haihan people and learn how they enjoy life!" Mei Shengchuan leaned on the rattan rocking chair and slowly rocked, and some thoughts that he had never had before floated in his mind. Hai

The Han people are so particular in Liaodong, where the conditions are simple. I wonder what kind of enjoyment they have in the south. Those colleagues in the south are close to Haihan, so they can probably easily transfer all the enjoyments of Haihan to Haihan.

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