Chapter 1261

Liaodong, Korea,

In the third month of spring, heavy snow was still flying.

In the capital of Liujing, inside a certain mansion,

Looking at the letter in his hand, Feng Tang immediately frowned and said: "Brother Jue, in a few days we will return to the capital to be enfeoffed!"

"Return to the capital?"

Hearing Feng Tang's words, Zhang Cheng could not help but be surprised.

Because he had not yet had time to head to the Japanese islands, so why was he being asked to return to the capital?

"Returning to the capital this time, you will be enfeoffed as a Second Rank Earl of Loyalty and Martial Arts!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng before him, Feng Tang also revealed a smile.

"A Second Rank Earl? That is truly a joyous occasion!"

Looking at Feng Tang, Zhang Cheng raised the wine cup in his hand and said: "However, I would like to congratulate you, Uncle! After all, you are the Regional Commander of Korea; you will certainly be more popular than me!"

"Hey, hey, hey, I am just basking in your glory!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng congratulate him the moment he learned he was enfeoffed as an Earl of Loyalty and Martial Arts, Feng Tang also smiled.

Because based on Zhang Cheng's battle achievements, he had also changed from General Shenwu to the current General who Guards the State and Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness!

One must know, although this was a Third Rank Marquisate, the point was that he had been enfeoffed as a Marquis!

Thinking of Zhang Cheng joining the army from Liaodong and himself constantly climbing up, Feng Tang could not help but burst into laughter.

And just as the two were laughing, Jia Wei walked in and said: "Uncle, Li Sunsin is outside asking to see you!"

"Li Sunsin? Who is that?"

Thinking for a long time, Feng Tang looked at Zhang Cheng with some confusion.

Because as a general in the Korean navy, let alone Li Sunsin, even if it were their Korean prince, Feng Tang would not bother to remember him!

After all, he represented the Great Qian, the Heavenly Dynasty; everyone in Korea had to kneel before him!

"A general of the Korean navy; I intend to let him capture Tsushima Island! As a route for maritime trade..."

Looking at Feng Tang calmly, Zhang Cheng then said: "Does Uncle have any ideas?"

"Oh, this business, how is it done?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in surprise, Feng Tang became curious.

"We can utilize the geographical advantage of Tsushima Island, ignore the wealthy merchants of Jiangnan, trade directly from Liaodong, and then transport it to the capital for sale. Uncle must be clear about the profits in this!"

Looking at Feng Tang with a smile, Zhang Cheng could not help but rub his hands and say: "Goods worth one tael of silver become twenty taels when they reach the Japanese islands, and when transported back from the Japanese islands, it becomes forty or fifty taels. Doesn't Uncle have any ideas?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Feng Tang immediately widened his eyes: "I know the profits are huge, but are they really that much?"

"Uncle, what we are doing is a business with no capital. You must know, if they want to enter the Japanese islands, our naval fleet will be on Tsushima Island. As long as we blockade the route, wouldn't we be rolling in wealth?"

Looking at Feng Tang before him, Zhang Cheng could not help but burst into laughter.

Staring at Zhang Cheng in shock, Feng Tang was completely dumbfounded.

He had originally thought Zhang Cheng just wanted to do a little business, but he never expected this kid wanted to do business with no capital!

Merchant ships from Jiangnan wanting to go to the Japanese islands would certainly first rest in places like Nagasaki or Kagoshima, but the problem was that Li Sunsin was on Tsushima Island, not far away. Once the ships arrived, they would probably be robbed before they even docked...

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Feng Tang said in astonishment: "If you do this, won't the merchants of Jiangnan tear a layer of skin off you?"

"Uncle, such a big business, the two of us cannot eat it all. Doesn't this mean we have to give the generals in Liaodong a little sweetness?"

Speaking to Feng Tang, Zhang Cheng could not help but smile.

And hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Feng Tang's eyes shone: "Brother Jue, you are right. This matter should indeed be discussed with the old comrades!"

If it were just Zhang Cheng and Feng Tang, such a large business certainly could not be done, but if the entire Liaodong military town were pulled in, even if the lawsuit went to the Fengtian Hall, no one would dare say anything more!

After all, the object of the Liaodong military town's business was the Japanese islands, and it was merely trade; this was different from selling salt and iron outside the pass.

Moreover, in the vast sea, who would know if your ship was destroyed by a storm or plundered by pirates?

For such a small matter, a merchant would dare to suspect the entire Liaodong military town and its tens of thousands of garrison troops? You tell me, are you tired of living? Generals who can garrison Liaodong—if you say they don't covet military pay, that must be a lie, but if you touch their silver, there will certainly be Liaodong military households to tell you what it means for your neck to not be as hard as my blade!

"You go talk to that Li-something first. Remember, for this matter, you must use our own people. If they don't listen, you understand, right!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Feng Tang could already imagine how huge the profits were.

As for Li Sunsin not listening, Feng Tang would not care if he was Korean or not, because even if he wasn't human, he would have to die!

Feng Tang: Dare to cut off my path to wealth, and I will slaughter you; we will just part ways!

Liaodong military town: Find me to do things, not a single cent can be missing, otherwise I will not let you off!

"I understand, Uncle!"

Standing up, Zhang Cheng walked out with a smile.

Arriving in the study to the side, Zhang Cheng watched Li Sunsin walk in and could not help but squint his eyes.

Because this was one of the top three fierce generals in the entire universe!

Even he, Zhang Mou, did not have such battle achievements; you can just say how capable he was at fighting!

"Li Sunsin, pays respects to the Viscount of Great Qian, Lord Jia the Invincible!"

Kneeling smoothly on the ground, Li Sunsin knocked his head directly on the floor.

Watching Li Sunsin's state, Zhang Cheng could not help but smile: "Do you know why I wanted to transfer you from the navy?"

"This subordinate does not know, but this subordinate will certainly complete the Lord's instructions!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Li Sunsin felt a wave of excitement in his heart.

Because when he learned that Zhang Cheng needed him, he agreed without hesitation.

After all, compared to his superior, the Naval Commander Chen Lin, Zhang Cheng's authority was even higher!

Not to mention that the other party was so young and already had a title; wouldn't he be high and powerful in the future?

"I want you to capture Tsushima Island and then blockade all trade routes leading to the Japanese islands!"

Looking at Li Sunsin before him, Zhang Cheng could not help but squint his eyes as he spoke.

Suddenly hearing these words, Li Sunsin raised his head in astonishment: "Lord, this..."

"Do not be afraid, behind you is this Earl, and the entire Liaodong military town. If you are not willing, I will send someone to replace you!"

Looking at Li Sunsin, Zhang Cheng could not help but squint his eyes.

Because he could see that Li Sunsin was not stupid; he knew what blockading the route represented.

"Lord, this subordinate is willing!"

Raising his head, Li Sunsin shouted immediately after hearing Zhang Cheng's self-reference.

Because two days ago, Zhang Cheng was still a Viscount, but now he called himself an Earl; didn't that mean his own thigh to cling to was even thicker?

"Very good! I will send three hundred Krieg to assist you! After capturing Tsushima Island, contact Mōri Terumoto and tell him I want the Iwami Ginzan silver mine..."

Speaking calmly, Zhang Cheng tapped the armrest.

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Li Sunsin raised his head and looked at Zhang Cheng's handsome face: "Lord, what if Mōri Terumoto is not willing?"

"If he is not willing, then lead troops to slaughter him! The Krieg know what to do! I will leave three thousand Recruitment Camp troops to assist you before I transfer troops back to Liaodong! And when you complete this matter, I will let you go to Liaodong to be enfeoffed as a Fifth Rank Battalion Commander of Great Qian..."

Speaking to Li Sunsin, Zhang Cheng smiled.

"This subordinate, even if I have to go through fire and water, will certainly complete the Lord's order!"

Speaking earnestly, Li Sunsin became excited, because Chen Lin had never given him such good conditions before.

(End of this chapter)