Nanming Engineer

Chapter 28 Investing in Water Thieves
After figuring this out, Wang Huan's idea can be accepted. Li Tingyu is not a person who can't move his eyes when he sees money and things. How do we invest?"

Wang Huan pointed at the approaching Mudun Island and said, "Of course it was thrown at the water thief in the lake."

"Water thief?" Li Tingyu was stunned again, and he had been stunned several times in this short period of time.

"Yes, water thief!" Wang Huan said firmly, using his hand as a pen, he squatted on the deck and began to draw: "My lord, look, Hongze Lake connects Anhui and Jiangsu provinces, the location is important, and the water area is wide , as long as you go to the lake, the traffic extends in all directions, and you can go wherever you want, even the gods are hard to find. From the lake, you can remotely control the Huaihe River waterway. From the south to the east, it is the land of grain production in the world. When you enter the Huaihe River and go west, you can enter Henan, Xiangfan , it has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. And through the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal to the north, you can enter Shandong, and even go straight to Jingpu... Your Excellency!"

Wang Huan accidentally raised his head and glanced at Li Tingyu, but saw that his eyes were straightened, and he looked at him in infinite surprise, as if seeing himself for the first time, even his mouth was so wide that he couldn't speak.

Wang Huan was taken aback, and quickly called out, "My lord, what's wrong with you?"

Li Tingyu was shocked, blinked his eyes, woke up, stretched out his hand to stroke his beard, and said: "I heard that right, Wang Huan, my counselor, what you said, I don't think it sounds like you are talking How should we escape for our lives, it seems to be talking about how to take Huahua Jiangshan!"

This time it was Wang Huan's turn to be stunned. He didn't grasp the excitement he just said, but he opened it up a bit. When it comes to geography, everyone is still running away like a bereaved dog at this time. It's too early to say this. But if you don't talk about these, how can you understand the meaning of your own effort to invest in this Hongze Lake?
With a change of thought in his mind, Wang Huan still decided not to go too far and talk about the present first, so he went on to say: "My lord, in short, this Hongze Lake is an excellent place to hide soldiers from the people. If we can take this Hongze Lake The position of the leader of the Zehu water thief, and then leave a shrewd and capable person to cooperate with a team of capable men, relying on the huge financial resources won from the Qing army, to take root here, trade, buy fields and land, maybe it will become a reality in the future. The weather can become our base here in the south of the Yangtze River, and whether it is buying grain from the south of the Yangtze River into Sichuan or transporting goods from Shu to the outside world, there will be a transfer point, wouldn't it be great?"

Li Tingyu took a deep look at Wang Huan and said slowly: "Everything else you said is nonsense. That is your original intention to use it as a base, right?"

Wang Huan was exposed by him, but his face did not change, and he said loudly: "Yes, my lord, it happens to be in troubled times, and everything can be expected. What if there is a day when there is a comeback?"

Li Tingyu stood up and took a few steps slowly on the bow of the boat. Every step was extremely steady. The swaying hull did not make his body sway at all, and the soles of his feet seemed to be stepping on the board slowly.

Wang Huan also stood up and stood still at the bow of the boat. He knew that what he had said was very clear. Li Tingyu was a hero at the time and knew what he meant. Ting still wants to be a warlord, and he will stand up to or fight against the Qing court. Playing a game of chess here will have a lot of benefits and no harm.

Wang Huan watched Li Tingyu walk back and forth on the boat a few times, passed in front of him a few times, looked at himself and shook his head and walked away. This happened again and again, and finally he landed in front of him.

Li Tingyu looked at Wang Huan with extremely serious eyes, and the depth in his pupils was breathtaking. Wang welcomed this look, looked at each other fearlessly, and glared up like a needle.

Li Tingyu said slowly: "Wang Huan, it's the first time I saw you like this in the ruined temple in Yangzhou. I think you are smart, bold, fearless, and able to save your life. You are a talented person. Given time, maybe A person who can be used by the country."

After a pause, he put his hand on Wang Huan's shoulder lightly, sighed and said, "Looking at you now, I don't think you're a treasure in the pool. Anyone who sees the 200 million taels of gold and silver will have to pay for it." They will all regard it as a treasure, wishing to put it all in their pockets, but you, when you say you want to invest in water thieves, you don't blink. And this Hongze Lake is just passing by, but you have a long-term heart, seeing the future Taking this as the foundation to build a grand plan for the south of the Yangtze River, such an ambitious vision, to be honest, I am not as good as you."

Wang Huan said softly: "My lord's words are serious. Wang Huan just said what he wanted. He just said it casually. The specifics are up to the adults to make a decision." It can be taken out at any time. I have seen too much in the mining company, so of course I don't pay much attention to it.

Li Tingyu raised his eyes and smiled: "What decision? You have made it so clear, what reason do I have to object? You come to give the order, what to do later, you have the final say!"

The hearty laughter and a few curses clearly showed Li Tingyu's attitude. He unconditionally supports Wang Huan's decision!

Wang Huan's heart became hot, and Li Tingyu's statement really moved him a little. He knew very well that Wang Huan was just a small person in troubled times who had defected to Li Tingyu. All the things you said just now sound grand and grand, but they are actually illusory. Want to divide the territory and split the land, and make a career with the Qing and Ming dynasties and the rogues?It's still early, the brothers are still running in panic, maybe tomorrow they will encounter a large group of Qing soldiers chasing them, their lives are still at stake, what is the geography of the world, foreshadowing and ambush!Let's run out of a way first.

But even under such difficult circumstances, Li Tingyu still supported him unconditionally. Apart from trust, what else could make this battle-hardened veteran make such an unlimited statement?
Of course, Wang Huan's move was not made casually, but after careful consideration.Nearly 200 tons of gold and silver, if there are trucks, four or five are enough, and they will arrive at the place in two or three days, but this is the Ming Dynasty, and the ox carts are too slow, which seriously slows down the marching speed. It's too dangerous to go on the road with these treasures that everyone is prying at.On the other hand, if you can gain a firm foothold in this Hongze Lake, the [-] million taels of gold and silver will be the backing to open up the situation. Recruiting troops and expanding power are all inseparable from money, and this huge sum of money will come in handy.Wang Huan has even thought about the candidates to stay. Qianhu Maquan is a good hand in both marching and fighting or business planning. Keeping him as the leader of water thieves in Hongze Lake will surely achieve his goal.

So Wang Huan showed gratitude, and said with emotion: "My lord's kindness and trust in Wang Huan, Wang Huan will never forget it!"

(End of this chapter)