Chapter 2151

"My lord, my lord! The Haihan fleet is back!"

He Xiao was sleeping deeply when he was suddenly awakened by his subordinates. He quickly stood up and while getting dressed, he ordered: "Hurry and prepare the car! Go to the port!"

"Sir, we are at the port right now."

He Xiao slapped his forehead and said, "Yes, I'm already sleepy. Go get a basin of water and I'll wipe my face and clear my head, so as not to say the wrong thing when I see General Shi later."

He Xiao had been waiting for the return of the East China Sea Fleet in the Dinghai Port area since yesterday afternoon. However, he did not see the fleet appear until dark. He Xiao was worried that he had missed the opportunity, so he simply booked a room in a hotel in the port area to stay temporarily.

One night. At the same time, he ordered his men to keep an eye on the port and wake him up as soon as the Haihan Fleet appeared, so as not to miss the welcome ceremony on the pier. His room was only half a mile away from the Navy Pier in Dinghai Port. If there was any movement,

It's perfectly time to go out and rush there.

The reason why He Xiao was so nervous about this matter was of course not just to flatter Shi Diwen as soon as possible. In fact, after the East China Sea Fleet set off from Zhoushan, he rushed over from Ningbo to wait for the news.

Before the East China Sea Fleet's expedition, Shi Diwen specifically communicated with Qu Yutong, the prefect of Ningbo, and told him not to panic about the mobilization of the Zhoushan garrison. Although Qu Yutong believed that Shi Diwen would not raise troops against Ningbo, the Zhoushan garrison

As a local official, he could not turn a blind eye to the large-scale dispatch, and Shi Diwen did not fully reveal the attack target of the East China Sea Fleet. How could Qu Yutong sleep peacefully?

The only thing Qu Yutong could determine at that time was that the target of the East China Sea Fleet should be north of Ningbo. The reason is simple. Haihan's sphere of influence is everywhere along the southern coast. The farther south, the greater its influence. Even if the Haihan people want to

To do something, it seems that there is no need to mobilize a large number of troops southward from the coast of Zhejiang.

If Haihan goes to war with other countries, Qu Yutong doesn't have to worry, but if he takes action on the coast of Daming again, it may cause turmoil again on the coast of Daming, which has been peaceful for a few years.

Qu Yutong felt that the most likely target was actually Yangzhou. He knew that Haihan had used force in Yangzhou in a private way before and had a relatively fierce conflict with the local salt merchants. If Haihan wanted to retaliate,

The pressure of soldiers on the border is of course an effective way to force the other party to surrender. However, if Haihan adopts such tough measures, it is likely to lead to the outbreak of war between the two countries, and the consequences will be extremely serious. Of course, based on the current relationship between the two countries,

Look, the possibility of Haihan making such an extreme choice is very slim.

Qu Yutong sent He Xiao to Zhoushan to wait for news because he was worried that something unexpected would happen. Of course, He Xiao also understood what the outbreak of war meant, so he was trying every means to find out the whereabouts of the East China Sea Fleet these days. But he also

Don't dare to be too explicit, otherwise it will easily lead to unnecessary misunderstandings if the Haihan people notice that he is tracking the whereabouts of the East China Sea Fleet.

It was not until a few days ago that a group of local merchant ships received a temporary call-up order, and He Xiao finally obtained more reliable information. Only then did he know that the East China Sea Fleet's expedition was headed for Hirado, Japan, and had almost nothing to do with the Ming Dynasty.

, so that I feel a little relieved.

No matter what the real reason was for the Haihan Army to attack Hirado, as long as they did not use force on the coast of the Ming Dynasty, He Xiao believed that it would not affect Zhoushan's trade environment, and the various trades he operated could still make money steadily.

He Xiao couldn't help but be a little surprised when he saw a large number of Japanese being put down by the merchant fleet that was the first to dock. It seemed that the Haihan Army not only won this battle as usual, but also gave away the opponent's belongings.

Copied it back.

However, before these Japanese had time to see the whole picture of Dinghai Port, they were taken to the immigration camp in the inland area north of the port area. They will rest in the new camp for a few days, re-register their personal information, and get to know them through basic training.

Systems and regulations that need to be followed.

Compared with the simple camp in Seogwipo, which is only surrounded by bamboo fences and wooden fences to demarcate the boundaries, the conditions of the immigration camp on Zhoushan Island are much better. Not only are there uniform dormitories for immigrants,

There are also living facilities such as canteens and bathhouses, and there are relatively stable guarantees in terms of food and accommodation. The immigration camp here was previously used to receive refugees transported back from Shandong, Jiangsu, Liaodong and other places, with a maximum capacity of more than 2,000

people, so there are more than enough Japanese refugees to be transported back to Zhoushan Island this time.

The civil affairs agency on the island has been prepared in advance to receive them, and has a complete set of operating procedures. The only difference is that this time the recipients are not Han people, but from neighboring countries on the east coast. Fortunately, this time

Some of the returned refugees have taken the initiative to seek refuge with the authorities and can help civil affairs agencies complete the subsequent resettlement work.

Monk Xiunian is one of these people. His temporary civil affairs officer position was renewed on the way to Zhoushan, and he can continue to enjoy the treatment of the privileged class. However, when he was in Seogwipo, it was because the local area was under military control.

, there was no full-time civil affairs official responsible for managing Japanese refugees, so he was able to obtain relatively large authority. However, after arriving in Zhoushan, a department specializing in managing immigration affairs took over, and his temporary position also underwent subtle changes.

The temporary civil affairs officer became a temporary assistant.

As for the content of the job, he was to act as a translator for the civil affairs officials in Haehan and instruct the Japanese refugees to obey the arrangements. This job was actually not much different from what Xiunian did when he was in Seogwipo, except that the military managed the immigration camp.

Extensive, as long as there is no large-scale chaos in the camp. After arriving in Zhoushan, the refugees will be taken over by the professional civil affairs department, and many things must be done according to the rules. For example, assistants like Xiunian can only do things step by step.

Carry out the orders issued by officials and no longer have the power to make decisions on your own.

However, Xiunian doesn't have any resistance to this. He understands his situation very clearly. Now he is living a life of dependence on others. How can he be qualified to fight for power as big as mung beans and sesame seeds? Now at least his food and housing are stable.

Moreover, there are direct communication channels with Haihan officials. This treatment can be said to have exceeded that of most Japanese who were sent to Zhoushan for resettlement this time.

Before Xiu Nian left, she glanced at Yin Changxing, who was happily helping Yu Chengli carry his luggage to the shore, and finally resisted going over to say hello. Although when they were in Seogwipo, the two of them discussed taking care of each other after arriving in Zhoushan, but Xiu Nian

Nian was recruited by the Haihan official, but Yin Changxing still temporarily followed Yu Chengli to work. The paths the two of them were going to take had already diverged. The mountains are high and the rivers are long. If they are destined in the future, they will naturally have the opportunity to meet.

Xiunian left the port so early after landing that he missed the rest of the welcoming ceremony. Yin Changxing was lucky enough to stay at the dock and heard Shi Diwen's public speech at the port after landing.

The content of Shi Diwen's speech mainly had two points. One was to explain to the public the reasons for the large-scale dispatch of the East China Sea Fleet and its achievements, and the other was the impact that the Haihan Army's action would have on international trade.

The official statement given by Shi Diwen on behalf of Haihan was that because the Japanese Hirado Domain had long sent armed sailing ships to rob merchant ships at sea and caused great losses to Haihan, the Haihan Kingdom decided to send troops to attack the Hirado Domain.

Sanctuary for armed pirate gangs.

Because Fujian also secretly sent troops to participate in this operation, which was very sensitive information, Shi Diwen did not elaborate on the scale of the troops and the situation of the participating troops in his speech. He only announced that the fleet would attack the five islands under the rule of Hirado Domain.

The archipelago launched a military attack on Hirado Island, captured Hirado Port, the seat of the Hirado Domain, and successfully annihilated the land and sea armies of the Hirado Domain, including the famous Hirado Navy in Japan.

The Japanese brought back to Zhoushan were part of the "trophies" of this operation. However, considering that these Japanese refugees would have to be resettled in the areas under their control in the future, Shi Diwen claimed that they were all innocent people, and the Haihan Army

Rescue them from the rule of the evil Hirado domain lord and give them the right to start a new life of freedom. In the future, these Japanese refugees will also have the right to apply for the citizenship of Kaihan country.

However, when Shi Diwen talked about this paragraph, all the Japanese refugees had been taken to the immigration camp, and they could not hear this important promise of his, otherwise there would have been more people cheering for him on the scene.

Thousands of people listened to Shi Diwen's speech at the scene. Most of them were local officials, businessmen and soldiers in Zhoushan. A small number were from other countries including the Ming Dynasty. Their personnel were mainly composed of businessmen.

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For most people in the audience, this was the first time they heard Senior General Haihan make such a public explanation of the war that had just ended, and they found it both fresh and exciting.

The war that took place more than two thousand miles away was more like a wonderful story to them, but the obvious traces of battle damage on these warships anchored in the port proved from the side that what Shi Diwen said was true. The warships stationed on Zhoushan Island

This armed fleet quietly went to Japan and eradicated the Hirado clan, which was famous for its Japanese pirates and transnational trade. After returning, it announced its achievements in an understatement. Such behavior can only be accomplished by the Haihan Army.

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As for whether the Hirado Domain, which was attacked by the Kaihan Army, deserved it, and whether there were any unknown inside stories, people present would not have the intention to study it at this time. Perhaps after some time, the Kaihan Kingdom will

There will be detailed reports about this war in the published newspapers, and then there will probably be storytellers who will use this as a basis to create and write a more fascinating story.

Of course, it doesn’t matter who is the righteous party in this war. Victory belongs to Haihan, and bystanders only need to stand on the side of the winner. The audience present expressed their support for Haihan with applause and applause.

However, a considerable number of them should be more concerned about the subsequent impact of this war.

Can trade with Japan continue? Shi Diwen's answer is yes. According to him, the Haihan Army's move is not to interrupt the trade with Japan, but to clear the waterway in one fell swoop.

The risk factors above provide a safer trade channel for merchants engaged in trade with Japan, which will help expand the scale of trade with Japan in the long run.

Of course, Shi Diwen did not say a word about how to calculate the huge losses suffered by merchants currently engaged in trade with Japan in this war and who will bear the corresponding responsibilities.

Merchants who know the benefits and are willing to cooperate with Haihan, such as Yu Chengli and Gonzalez, will be able to operate industries in Zhoushan with more preferential treatment. If everything goes well, they may be able to recover their business in Hirado in a year and a half.

losses, it will not be a big problem to restart trade with Japan in the future.

But if any businessman wants to blame Haihan for the loss and has the idea of ​​"seeking justice" from Haihan, he will have no choice but to ask for trouble.

"Trade between merchants from various countries and Japan can continue, but I must remind everyone that trade with Japan must not harm the interests of our country, otherwise we will inevitably be punished accordingly."

Shi Diwen's ugly words are also laying the groundwork for Haihan to take some unconventional measures to control trade with Japan in the future. This reason is very broad and can be used by Haihan when he wants to attack anyone in the future.

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As for what needs to be done to suit the interests of the Haihan Kingdom, the ones who know this best are of course the merchants from the Haihan Kingdom. They export Haihan goods and culture, recruit local talents with skills, bribe local officials, and cooperate with relevant official agencies.

Collecting political and economic information on trade destinations... There are many types of tasks that can be chosen. In short, operating cross-border trade from the standpoint of the Haihan Kingdom can be regarded as in line with the interests of the Haihan Kingdom.

"Finally, I would like to say a few words for the warriors who died in this battle. They used their lives to gain this important victory for Haihan Kingdom. Each of them is an amazing warrior. Next, we will

Someone will be sent to escort their coffins back to Sanya, and they will be buried in the National Martyrs' Shrine and become our country's heroes from generation to generation! Please remember that the peaceful environment you enjoy on Zhoushan Island is exactly the result of these warriors using their own

Earned by sacrifice!”

Shi Diwen summed it up with emotion and won endless applause. The social status of soldiers in Haihan Kingdom is extremely high, which is also inseparable from the military's ubiquitous propaganda offensive. And senior officials like Shi Diwen

A general can not only lead troops to fight, but after serving as an official for more than ten years, his speech skills have long been developed. He can seize this special occasion to give an impromptu speech without even preparing a manuscript.

After the speech, Shi Diwen boarded his own carriage and slowly left the dock under the escort of armed guards. The audience at the scene was still unfinished and continued to discuss what Shi Diwen had just said in twos and threes.
Chapter completed!