Chapter 2953
While the big shots in Haihan were holding a briefing on the war situation in Sanya, Li Yuande was anxiously waiting for Qian Tiandun's summons in Camlan Port, 1,500 miles away.
This is the temporary base of the Special Forces Division in Cam Ranh Port. The infrastructure is inevitably relatively rudimentary. Even important organs like the division headquarters can only be temporarily set up in a small courtyard that has just been completed.
Almost all the people who come and go here are in military uniforms, and it is rare to see people like Li Yuande in civilian clothes. Therefore, the officers who came in and out would inevitably look at Li Yuande who was standing at the entrance of the small courtyard.
Li Yuande was calm on the surface, but he was a little nervous in his heart. He came all the way to Camlan Port with the purpose of becoming Qian Tiandun's subordinate and accompanying him in overseas expeditions. However, he was a civilian, and it would not be easy to get called up unless it was Qian Tiandun's special permission. He was not sure whether the exchange conditions he had prepared would win Qian Tiandun's favor.
After only resting for a moment after arriving at Cam Ranh Port, Li Yuande went to the special warfare division headquarters and handed in a name card asking to see Qian Tiandun.
While waiting for a cup of tea, a young officer came out of the courtyard and called to Li Yuande: "Mr. Li, please come with me."
Li Yuande did not dare to neglect and hurriedly followed.
The two of them walked through the front yard one after another and came to the second courtyard. It was much quieter than the front yard. There were a few people standing on the patio in the courtyard, but they were all armed guards. The young officer walked to a room, knocked gently on the door, and then motioned for Li Yuande to enter.
Li Yuande dusted off his clothes, straightened his appearance again, and then stepped inside.
The furnishings in the house are simple, with only a desk, a row of bookcases, and a camp bed. There were two people behind the desk, one sitting and the other standing.
Li Yuande recognized both of them. He stepped forward and bowed in greeting: "Junior Li Yuande, I have met Mr. Qian and General Takahashi!"
Qian Tiandun smiled and said: "We should have met you when you were young, but it has been so long that we probably have no impression of you! I went to Ningbo Mansion for business a few years ago and met your father there twice."
Li Yuande felt a little relieved after hearing this and quickly said a few polite words. What he was worried about was that Qian Tiandun only talked about business and not friendship, so the matter might be more difficult to deal with, but since the other party recognized him as a junior, it would be easier to talk.
Li Yuande's father, Li Fa, is in charge of Furifeng's business in the north. He is active in Ningbo and Hangzhou all year round, and occasionally goes to Shandong. However, Li Yuande was assigned to work in the shipping industry in the South China Sea, so he naturally had little chance to meet Qian Tiandun.
Qian Tiandun quickly got to the point: "I heard that you are here this time to help us solve the problem of insufficient transportation capacity?"
Li Yuande quickly handed over the prepared documents and said: "This junior has a plan, please see if it is suitable."
While Qian Tiandun was looking through the documents, Li Yuande continued to explain: "Fu Ruifeng has mobilized more than thirty sailing ships of various types from all over the South China Sea, which are ready for your orders at any time. In addition, the sailors on these ships are also on duty all year round. Activities in various parts of the South China Sea, familiar with sea conditions, and relatively adaptable to the environment , many of them are ********* Ruifeng and Qiong Lianfa's branches and business stores in various parts of the South China Sea have also been notified and are ready to provide material supplies to the special operations division at any time. . Food, grass, medicine and other war preparation materials have been purchased in advance.”
"In addition, Fulifeng has recruited people in Guangdong and Guangxi who are willing to immigrate overseas, and they can introduce new settlements to be built in the South China Sea in the future. We will also provide corresponding support to these settlements in the future." Qian Tiandun slowly closed the door. The clerk smiled and said: "It seems that you, Furifeng, have thought it through quite carefully. How about we talk about the terms of exchange?"
Li Yuande said: "My Li family has always been loyal to the imperial court. Since the military operation in the South China Sea is the general trend of the country, the Li family should naturally contribute money and efforts to respond. We dare not use this to impose conditions on the imperial court."
Li Yuande was born in a merchant family, and he himself had been running around for several years. With more experience, he would naturally know what to say and what not to say. If he really followed these words and made conditions, he would probably only anger the other party. Even if Qian Tiandun is not angry, he may still doubt his sincerity.
If you keep a low profile in front of senior officials, you may be able to gain more favor. Li Yuande understands this.
Qian Tiandun said: "We are all our own people, so I will speak frankly. In fact, Minister Yan has already told me your purpose of coming in advance. If you are really determined to serve the country, of course you can stay, but I Put the ugly words up front, if you want to follow the special operations division, you will have to bear the corresponding risks.”
"I will not relax my demands on you just because you are a civilian. The tasks assigned to you are equivalent to military orders, and there is no room for bargaining. In addition, the resources Furifeng invested during the operation may not have the returns you expect. , and may even suffer losses due to involvement in the war.”
"You first think about the pros and cons before deciding whether to stay."
Li Yuande has regarded Qian Tiandun as his idol in life since he was a boy. If his family hadn't stopped him, he would have wanted to go north and join the army. Now that the opportunity he had been waiting for for many years finally appeared, how could he give up his long-cherished wish just because of Qian Tiandun's few warnings.
"Sir, if this junior can serve under you, he will do his best without reservation!" Li Yuande did not hesitate and immediately raised his chest and raised his head to express his attitude.
"Okay! Young people should be so enterprising!" Qian Tiandun also appreciated his statement very much, and immediately made the decision: "You will report to the logistics office of the division headquarters later. You and your men will be in the logistics office as soon as possible. After completing the personnel registration, you can report to me directly if there is any emergency.”
Li Yuande was overjoyed when he heard this, and quickly raised his hand to salute a military salute. He felt that since he was not a soldier, this move was inappropriate, so he hurriedly bowed and bowed.
He originally thought that it would be more troublesome to get this job. When he came here, he imagined all the tests he might encounter. He was even worried that Qian Tiandun might not be interested in Fulifeng at all and would directly reject him. . But I never expected that things would go so smoothly and be settled so quickly.
Li Yuande took the entry order issued by Qian Tiandun and left. Gao Qiaonan, who had been standing beside him without speaking, finally said, "Li Yuande came at the right time. The fleet he brought can be used by us just right. ”
Qian Tiandun said: "His third uncle Li Nai saw accurately and knew what we needed, so he paved the way for him in advance!"
Takahashi Nandao: "Then someone must have informed them of our situation."
Qian Tiandun said: "This is normal. Li Nai has been dealing with people like the Executive Committee for twenty or thirty years. He has long been treated as one of his own, and he will not hide any inside information from him. Li Nai wants Fu Ruifeng is expanding its overseas influence, Li Yuande wants to come and work for me, and the executive committee wants to use the resources of the Li family to save military expenses. We all get what we need and work together to make this happen."
(End of chapter)