Chapter 653: Birds of a Feather

"King Tiemuta, these are the blueprints for the flintlock. If you are willing, you can also take back a few Eastern Japanese craftsmen; they will help you forge the flintlocks."

Sato Masahisa placed a set of blueprints in front of Tiemuta.

This time, he did not beat around the bush, but was straightforward.

Since both sides had common interests, there was no need to go in circles.

Tiemuta was exceptionally delighted; compared to the powerful clans of the Great Song, the Northern Di were using them, but were they not also using the Northern Di?

Therefore, from the time of the alliance meeting until now, even though the powerful clans had mastered the technique of forging flintlocks, they had not revealed a single thing to him.

They must certainly be worried that after eliminating Yan Wang, the next threat to them would be the Northern Di.

Of course, the Eastern Japanese also wanted to use the Northern Di.

However, because Eastern Dongying and the Northern Di were separated by the sea, and the Eastern Japanese possessed a powerful Navy, the Northern Di could not strike across it; they were more willing to exchange substantial benefits with the Northern Di.

Thus he said: "Many thanks, Lord Sato. From this day forward, Eastern Dongying shall be a friend of the Northern Di."

Sato Masahisa poured a cup of Wine for Tiemuta, "We in Eastern Dongying have long looked forward to these words. Of course, if the envoys of both countries could sit together and formally establish an alliance, that picture would be even more beautiful."

Tiemuta understood and laughed softly, "Please rest assured, Lord Sato. After returning to the Khan Court, I will report this matter to the Great Khan. I believe the Great Khan will certainly be happy to form an alliance with Eastern Dongying to deal with the threat of Yan Wang."

Just like Sato Masahisa's thinking, he also did not want to put all his eggs in one basket.

Wulanba had gone to the Ross country for so long, and there was still no news to this day.

If Wulanba failed, the only source from which they could obtain firearm technology would be Eastern Dongying.

Therefore, it was very necessary to hold onto Eastern Dongying.

"Hahaha..." Upon hearing this, Sato Masahisa raised his wine cup and said to Tiemuta: "I will send this news back to Eastern Dongying. I believe the Eastern Japanese envoys will soon cross the Eastern Japanese Sea and arrive at the Northern Di."

Tiemuta drank the Wine in one gulp, "Since that is the case, I will set off to return to the Northern Di immediately. I hope that when I arrive at the Khan Court, I will see your Eastern Japanese envoys."

Having said that, he bowed to Sato Masahisa and immediately left the assembly hall.

Sato Masahisa saw Tiemuta to the door and watched as Tiemuta's figure disappeared; he looked toward the North Territory and could not help but feel a sense of triumph.

At this moment, he felt as if Eastern Dongying were the Britain of the Dongtu.

They only needed to move their fingers and pay a minimal price to stir up the chaotic situation in the Dongtu.

Whether it was the Northern Di, Yan Wang, or the powerful clans, as long as they were full of contradictions among themselves, the one to benefit in the end would be Eastern Dongying.

After all, if the Central Plains were in chaos, it would be difficult to develop steadily.

And they in Eastern Dongying would continue to obtain technology from the Xitu Guo and grow stronger day by day.

When the day came that the disparity in strength between the two sides was vast, it would be the moment for Eastern Dongying to become the hegemon of the Dongtu, occupy Gaoli and the Great Song, and unify the Dongtu.

Yancheng.

As the winds and clouds of the campaign to conquer Yan rose, Zhao Xu was inspecting the newly built Steam Engine Workshop.

The intelligence provided by Fei Wen made him realize that he could not yet slacken.

He had to attach importance to the development of industry in Yanzhou.

He had to value development just as much as he valued war.

After all, the competition of soft and hard power was also a form of warfare.

Therefore, if he wanted to unify the Great Song and enter the Age of Discovery, he had to let the industry of Yanzhou catch up to the Xitu Guo.

Moreover, he had to surpass them quickly; otherwise, with wolves circling, the environment the Great Song would face in the future would be extremely miserable.