Chapter 1125 Cross-camp cooperation
While Shen Zhixiang was eating, his nose suddenly felt itchy. He turned his head and sneezed loudly into the open space next to him, thinking that there was someone talking about me behind his back.
Haihan's officer's meal consists of two meat and two vegetarian dishes. Although it is not rich, it tastes really good. According to Ge Yong, these dishes use a variety of edible spices produced in the south, which he would definitely not be able to eat in the Liaodong Army.
Pan Yan finished his portion almost twice as fast as the others. He wiped his mouth with unfinished thoughts, but his eyes were fixed on the plates in front of others. Upon seeing this, Ge Yong asked someone to bring him another plate for one person. Pan Yan was not polite and thanked him before continuing to destroy the second plate. He barely had enough to eat during his stay in Liaodong, and now looking at food makes him want to be reincarnated as a hungry ghost.
However, Shen Zhixiang was eating while observing the Haihan officers who came here to dine. These people were generally young and dark-skinned. Habits that can only be developed in a disciplined environment.
After a simple meal, according to the itinerary, the next step was to visit the dock construction site in Zhifu Bay, but at this time a soldier came and whispered a few words in Xie Li's ear. Xie Li nodded, and then said to Shen Zhixiang: "The chief invites General Shen to come to the headquarters for a briefing."
Shen Zhixiang had not formally met with the senior Haihan officials other than Wang Tom when he came this time, so he naturally had no reason to refuse the invitation, and immediately followed Xie Li to the command headquarters on the island. In addition to Wang Tom, there are also Qian Tiandun and Hao Wanqing waiting for him here. After Xie Li introduced the identities of Qian and Hao to him, he exited the room.
"General Shen, we have something to ask you." Wang Tom said straight to the point: "Do you know the people from Qishan Qianhusuo nearby?"
"We know him! Mr. Feng from Qishan Institute, I met him several times when I came to Dengzhou before." Shen Zhixiang didn't know what he meant, but he still answered Wang Tom's question honestly.
"Would it be rude if you took the initiative to visit him at Qishan Institute?" Wang Tom continued to ask.
Shen Zhixiang is also a smart man. He had already smelled something after hearing this, and asked Wang Tom: "Do you want me to go to the Qishan Qianhu Residence? Do you want to bring you a message?"
"We want to know the Qishan Qianhu Institute's true opinion on our settlement in Zhifu Bay, but if we ask directly, it will obviously offend Mr. Feng, so we hope someone can mediate. At present, it seems that General Shen should be a very suitable candidate. Yes." Qian Tiandun responded.
Shen Zhixiang asked tentatively: "Is it possible that Qishan Institute is hostile to you?"
"It is essential to be on guard against others. We want to clarify this matter to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts in the future." Wang Tom explained: "We are very happy to cooperate with the government, but maybe the government will use it against us. We are nervous about self-defense and may even be biased, so it is necessary to eliminate the hidden dangers as soon as possible. This is a good thing for both parties. Only after we solve this problem can we safely assist Dongjiang Town. There is no reason for this. If I explain more, General Shen will understand.”
Shen Zhixiang thought to himself that if I were the local garrison, I might be even more nervous, seeing such a huge fleet parked in Zhifu Bay, with more armed personnel than the garrison of Qianhusuo City, without the permission of the government. How could such a formation be regarded as a sign of goodwill? It was simply a blatant invasion of the Ming Dynasty.
Of course, the local garrison in Dengzhou and him, the representative of Dongjiang Town, had very different attitudes towards Haihan's garrison in Zhifu Bay out of consideration of their own interests. The Dengzhou garrison is afraid that the Haihan people will invade the local area through military means. Dongjiang Town has no such concerns, and now the Haihan people have made it clear that they will provide material assistance to Dongjiang Town and use methods including force to help Dongjiang Town regain its glory. , counterattack Liaodong. From the standpoint of Dongjiang Town, Shen Zhixiang definitely hopes that Haihan can fulfill his promise as soon as possible. As for whether the safety and interests of the Dengzhou garrison will be damaged as a result, he no longer cares so much.
Shen Zhixiang quickly made a decision. In order to save Dongjiang Town, he must help Haihan handle this matter properly. Shen Zhixiang took a deep breath and said to Tom Wang: "Then what should I do?"
Tom Wang and Qian Tiandun remained silent and turned to look at Hao Wanqing, who had been silent. Hao Wanqing sighed. He was originally opposed to this, but the military insisted on trying this plan, and Shen Zhixiang also expressed a cooperative attitude, which made it difficult for him to continue to oppose. What he needs to consider now is how to cooperate with the military's operation and use Shen Zhixiang's identity to collect intelligence on Qishan Institute in as much detail as possible.
In the city of Qishansuo, a few miles south of Zhifu Bay, Feng Fei felt his nose was itchy at this time. He rubbed it twice and shouted loudly: "If Sir Shangguan wants to eat, just hurry up and get it. It's such a small thing." If you can’t do it well, what’s the point of raising you wastes?”
Feng Fei's life was really not easy these days. Dengzhou City suddenly sent a general, Shangguanye, to Qishansuo City with an official document issued by the Shandong Dusi, in the name of inspecting coastal defense. This Lord Shangguan was not easy to arrange. After he arrived, not only did he and his entourage have to arrange separate meals and lodging, but they also temporarily took over the command of Qishan Institute in the name of the commander of Dengzhou Guard.
Before Feng Fei could figure out what was going on, he had already been sidelined. He was transformed from a thousand households to a housekeeper doing odd jobs. He was ordered around by Shangguan Ye every day, and he was naturally in a very bad mood. Today, Shangguan Ye suddenly said that he wanted to eat sheep. His words made the people in Qishan Institute go crazy. Even the military rations in this place were counted and consumed. There were no sheep to kill. The people below had no choice but to come to Feng. Fei begged for mercy, but Feng Fei didn't have the guts to bargain with the officials, so he could only vent his anger on his subordinates.
In Qishan Qianhusuo, most of the military households that were stationed there have fled during the wars in the past two years. Now it is still difficult to be self-sufficient in food. With great difficulty, we can rely on short-term establishment to deduct two to three thousand kilograms of food every month. Inventory, Shangguan Ye sealed up the grain depot as soon as he arrived, saying that he wanted to calculate military rations, leaving only the actual local needs and requisitioning everything else. Feng Fei was so angry that he almost vomited blood. With just a piece of paper, his hard work of several months was taken away. But this Shangguanye was a military attaché from out of town, and he was not given the dignity of an officer from the local guard station at all. Feng Fei tried to beg him to be more tolerant, but he was hit with a hard nail. Not only did the situation not improve, but Qishan Station was even more squeezed. It has gotten worse.
But this is just a trivial matter. After all, the food requisition will not hurt Qishan. What Feng Fei is really worried about is that Shangguanye acted randomly after taking over the command and provoked people he shouldn't have provoked, such as The Haihan people in Zhifu Bay to the north.
Originally, Feng Fei had reached a tacit agreement with Haihan, allowing Haihan to settle in Zhifu Bay, and Haihan regularly paid tribute to him. Both parties got what they needed without worrying about conflicts. As for the missing Ming army at the Yantai Mountain outpost, Feng Fei knew that if he continued to trace it, there would be no results. Instead, he would offend the Haihan people, and in the end it would be nothing. Moreover, at Haihan's request, Feng Fei also deliberately removed the local garrison arrangement and turned it into a routine patrol every two days.
But on the first day when Shangguanye came to Qishan Institute, he took his troops to Yantai Mountain and asked Feng Fei to immediately resume guarding the piers on the mountain. He also sent people to join him, apparently to guard against Qishan. The people sent by Shansuo deliberately released the water.
Although Shangguanye didn't say it clearly, Feng Fei could already feel that the general was probably coming for the Haihan people in the north of Zhifu Bay. It seems that the big shots in Dengzhou City are not at ease with the appearance of the Haihan Fleet, and can even be said to be hostile. The reports Feng Fei submitted to Dengzhou were very plain. He only mentioned that this was a maritime caravan from the south. It is said that Fushan County has also put aside its prejudices and cooperated with the Haihan people. What is the hostility in Dengzhou City? Born?
If this old man could be invited away, Feng Fei would have liked to pay for him to hire a sedan to carry him back to Dengzhou City. However, Shangguan Ye has taken over Qishansuo City at present, and it seems that he will not leave here for a while. This also made Feng Fei feel very frustrated. He was even thinking that if there was a conflict between Shangguanye and the Haihan people, he would most likely be the first to be sent out to die. Feng Fei also thought about sending someone to talk to the Haihan people to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, but when he wanted to do it, he discovered that Shangguan Ye had arranged for his own people to take over the gates entering and exiting the city. Passage, if you want to go out of the city to do business, you need his warrant, so Feng Fei can only give up his original idea.
Feng Fei scolded his men and sent them away. Just as he was sitting and sulking, one of his men suddenly came to report that someone from Dongjiang Town was coming from outside the city and wanted to visit Qianhu.
"People from Dongjiang Town? Why are you here at Qishan at this time?" Although Feng Fei vaguely guessed that he might also be here to collect food, but out of professionalism, he decided to rush to the city gate to take a look. specific situation.
When Feng Fei arrived at the city gate, he saw that Shangguan Ye had arrived before him, so he went over to say hello. Shangguanye nodded and said: "Master Feng came just in time. Do you know someone named Shen Zhixiang in Dongjiang Town, Liaodong?"
Feng Fei nodded and replied: "I recognize you. This person is the nephew of Shen Shikui, the governor of Dongjiang Town. He is now the General of Dongjiang, and he is on the same level as your Excellency."
Shangguan Ye responded disdainfully: "Level 1? Dongjiang Town has been losing ground in Liaodong in the past two years. I think this general is also very wet! That's all. Do you know why he came here to visit?"
Feng Fei guessed: "Perhaps winter is approaching and they came to Dengzhou to collect food. In previous summer and autumn seasons, Dongjiang Town would send people to various places in Dengzhou Prefecture to collect food for winter needs."
Shangguanye's suspicion seemed to have dispelled a bit, and he nodded and said: "In that case, you will be responsible for the reception."
Shangguanye doesn't have any personal prejudice against Dongjiang Town, but since the other party is here to collect food, there will definitely be a conflict of interest with the troops that Shangguanye belongs to. At this time, it is best for the king not to see the king, so as not to make each other look ugly.
Feng Fei asked for instructions: "But now the granary in the city has been sealed by your lord, and the subordinates must get the grain before they can be sent away. I also ask your lord to open the granary."
Shangguanye shook his head and said: "You seem to have misunderstood something. I asked you to be responsible for reception, not to deliver food to them! Does it matter to us whether Dongjiang Town is hungry or not?"
After saying that, he led the people out of the city gate and returned to the station, leaving behind a frightened Feng Fei. He did not expect that Shangguan Ye was so tyrannical and did not intend to consider the feelings of the friendly troops and not provide assistance to them.
"Open the city gate!" After a while, Feng Fei calmed down and ordered the city to be opened to welcome the special envoy from Dongjiang Town.
Shen Zhixiang only had a dozen followers with him, including two personnel selected by Haihan to collect intelligence. Of course, it may also be responsible for monitoring him at close range when entering the city. However, Shen Zhixiang doesn't care about these details. All he wants now is to resolve the troubles in Qishan Institute as soon as possible so that Haihan can deliver supplies to Dongjiang Town without any worries.
"Master Feng, long time no see, always nice!" After the city gate creaked open, the expression on Shen Zhixiang's face immediately became alive, and he greeted Feng Fei with a bow.
"Master Shen is here unexpectedly. It's a pleasure to meet you!" Feng Fei was polite while looking at Shen Zhixiang's team. He saw that there were only about ten people, and he felt relieved at the moment. If Shen Zhixiang also comes with a team of two to three hundred people, Qishansuo's food reserves will really not last long.
The two stood at the city gate and exchanged a few words, then Feng Fei took Shen Zhixiang into the city. Shen Zhixiang is now a general, and is of a higher rank than Feng Fei. In addition, there is another general living in the city, so Feng Fei can only arrange food and accommodation for Shen Zhixiang according to the same standards. Fortunately, Shen Zhixiang's team was small, so it didn't take much trouble to settle in.
"I wonder why Mr. Shen came to Qishan Institute this time?" Feng Fei asked proactively.
"There are business matters and private matters." Shen Zhixiang responded with a smile: "Private matters, I just came to see Mr. Feng. I haven't seen you for a long time, but you still have the same style!"
Feng Fei said a few polite words and then changed the topic back: "What about official business?"
"It's business..." The smile on Shen Zhixiang's face slowly disappeared: "I'm just here for the tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians on Pi Island!"
Damn it, I'm here to collect food! Feng Fei cursed secretly in his heart, but pretended not to understand on his face and said: "I don't know what Master Shen meant."
However, Shen Zhixiang did not continue to talk about this matter. He suddenly changed the subject and said, "Has Mr. Feng had any contact with the Haihan people in Zhifu Bay to the north?"
Feng Fei was startled and wondered why he suddenly asked about this unrelated matter. He immediately followed the words he used when submitting the report to the Dengzhou government, saying that the Haihan fleet was only here to do business and to assist the government in relieving the people. This is what a virtuous businessman says.
(End of chapter)