Chapter 210 Chen Daniu, the Sober Man

In early August, the second batch of shipping ended.

Wei Yuan and Fan Chunren unanimously decided to schedule the third batch of shipping in mid-August.

Half a month is enough time to prepare.

The Japanese envoy Ping Zhongsheng and Fuchang Bo's legitimate son Rongxian asked to see Wei Yuan after the second batch of shipping.

The three met at Manxiang Tower in Fuzhou.

Wei Yuan knew the purpose of the two of them, but he did not reveal it and only talked about trivial matters.

"I heard that Uncle Fu Chang was unwell. Even the officials were alarmed and sent an imperial doctor? I wonder what the situation is?"

Although Wei Yuan lives in the southeast, he often pays attention to the situation in the capital.

Rong Xian sighed: "The imperial doctor said that my father might not survive the winter of the new year."

Wei Yuan was stunned. Is Uncle Fu Chang's situation so serious?

The last time I saw him, although he was sick, he looked like an ordinary person.

How much time has passed? That won’t work?

While Wei Yuan was stunned, Rong Xian continued:

"In recent days, my father has been thinking about the weapons. My father said that no matter what, he must find a way to help the officials sell these weapons overseas."

Hearing this, Wei Yuan nodded and said, "Before I came to the southeast, the officials also gave me instructions."

"This batch of weapons, I plan to transport them to Japan after the third batch of sea transportation is completed."

"I wonder what you two think?"

After the third batch of shipping is over?

Rongxian asked curiously: "Can't it be shipped to Japan when the third batch of shipping is underway?"

Wei Yuan shook his head and said: "The things transported are different. If these weapons fall into the hands of the Japanese pirates, it will be enough to strengthen the Japanese pirates' power."

"Just in case, this batch of weapons must be escorted separately."

Rongxian glanced at Ping Zhongsheng, and when he saw him nodding, he nodded slightly and said:

"Shuai Lao Wei is so thoughtful."

"I will go to Japan with your fleet."

Going together?

Wei Yuan frowned slightly and said, "If you couldn't come back in time, then Uncle Fu Chang would be the one."

Rong Xian shook his head and said: "Forget it, I can make it back before winter."

If you follow the fleet to the Japanese country, you will not survive. Wei Yuan said solemnly:

"My advice is that you should not go to Japan."

"This batch of weapons is very secret from beginning to end. If you go to Japan, how will you explain it to the officials?"

"Do you want the officials to give Baiguan an explanation?"

Rong Xian said quickly: "I don't mean that at all, I'm just a little worried about the safety of these weapons."

Wei Yuan smiled and said: "Are you worried about those weapons, or are you worried about me?"

"If you don't trust me, just say it bluntly. While I am in the southeast, weapons will not be shipped to Japan for the time being."

"How about when I return to the capital and you escort the weapons to Japan?"

Does it matter whether he leaves or not?

The entire Southeast Navy only listened to him.

Rongxian cupped his hands and said, "Please don't be offended, Marshal Wei. Even if you can't go, the Japanese envoys still have many noble disciples who will go."

"If you think about it, it shouldn't be a big deal."

Wei Yuan had already seen the list of noble disciples who escorted the weapons.

There are no immediate family members of the noble families.

If Rongxian goes, Rongxian must die on the sea.

According to Xiao Rong Fei's vengeful nature, Wei Yuan will definitely be blamed for this.

Therefore, Rongxian must not be allowed to board the ship and go to sea unless it is absolutely necessary.

As for Ping Zhongsheng, Wei Yuan had long regarded him as a dead person.

After discussing many matters concerning the shipment of weapons to sea, the three of them left here.

In mid-August, the third batch of shipping is about to begin.

Sheng Wei relied on Wei Yuan's relationship to get some business contracts and quickly loaded the goods that had been prepared for a long time, ready to go to sea at any time.

While in Hangzhou, Minglan and others had already celebrated the eldest lady's birthday and returned to the capital, but did not follow Sheng Wei to Fuzhou.

Minglan was mainly worried that coming to Fuzhou would affect Wei Yuan, so she simply didn't come.

But he still wrote a letter and asked Sheng Wei to bring it to Wei Yuan.

The content of the letter tells about the warm hospitality received by officials in Suzhou and Hangzhou.

In order to prevent Wei Yuan from worrying too much about this matter, Minglan specifically wrote that when he left Suzhou and Hangzhou, he had given gifts to the officials of the two places in return for their hospitality.

Wei Yuan didn't think much about it after reading the letter.

However, the fact that Minglan returned to the capital made him feel a little disappointed.

After coming to this world for many years, it’s time to start a family.

Sheng Wei personally followed the merchant ships to overseas countries. After the third batch of shipping was completed, it was already late August.

The first three batches of shipping were safe and correct, which means that subsequent shipping matters can be carried out as usual.

Fan Chunren has completed most of his mission and has written to the officials to express his intention to return to the capital.

During the trip to the southeast, the national policy was promoted smoothly without any major disturbances. When we returned to the capital, we could at least join the center.

On the day Fan Chunren left, Wei Yuan and the officials from Fujian Road went to see him off.

The former dragged the latter to an uninhabited area and said earnestly:

"About that batch of weapons, I also heard that Ping Zhongsheng spent a million taels of silver in exchange for the goods."

"How many weapons are there? Brother Wei, why don't you tell me everything?"

Wei Yuan said in a deep voice: "Before the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, there were wars in all directions. With the founding of Emperor Taizu, the weapons of all the forces were either melted or buried in the dust."

"There is also a small batch that has been placed in the official arsenal. According to my guess, those weapons can equip an elite division of more than 300,000 people at least."

"If Ping Zhongmeng gets it, the country of Japan will change hands."

The entire Japanese army did not amount to 300,000 in total, and it would be difficult to reach 150,000.

But no matter what, once those weapons were obtained by Ping Zhongsheng, there would no longer be any force in the Japanese country that could compete with the Ping Zhong family.

Although those weapons are rusty and dusty, they can still kill people as long as they are remade or properly maintained.

Fan Chunren took a breath and said, "What does your Majesty mean?"

Something is about to happen, so Wei Yuan can tell it truthfully at this moment.

"Your Majesty means to let those weapons sink into the rivers and seas forever and never see the light of day again."

Fan Chunren said with a smile: "The officials are still very intelligent, but it seems that we ministers are too worried."

"In that case, Brother Wei, see you in the capital."

Wei Yuan clasped his fists and said, "See you in the capital."

Late that night.

Wei Yuan summoned the generals to discuss matters.

"The weapons are being moved to the ship and will go to sea soon."

"What I want from you is very simple. Let those weapons sink into the sea at all costs!"

Yang Huairen asked: "Should we send a general to play the role of a Japanese pirate?"

Wei Yuan shook his head and said, "No need to bother."

Before coming to the southeast, he had indeed thought about this plan, to have people pretend to be Japanese pirates, and then plunder the weapons and transport them to an unknown place.

But the risk of doing so was too high. Wei Yuan really didn't dare to show off, so he could only secretly transport a small batch of weapons and hide them on Chiwei Island, Diaoyutai or even an unknown island.

But grabbing them all is unrealistic.

As for the need to pretend to be a Japanese pirate... Wei Yuan has no intention of leaving anyone alive, otherwise it will not be conducive to the subsequent development of maritime transport.

Wei Yuan could not plant such a big thunder for the place when he was about to leave the southeast.

He has made political achievements, but he cannot stop the path of those who come after him.

I'm afraid it won't last long as an official like that.

"Tomorrow, Chen Daniu will lead the troops to escort the weapons out to sea. In addition to the existing 4,000 water army officers, we will allocate another 5,000 water-savvy soldiers to you."

Wei Yuan ordered to go down.

After discussing these matters.

He also left Chen Daniu alone on the grounds that some details had not been dealt with and said:

"Don't forget what I told you in the past. Most weapons can be sunk into the sea."

"We only need a small batch of them. Then, you can tell the outside world that some fish have escaped."

"Many of the sailors and gangsters who will go with you tomorrow are our close confidants. They are reliable. Do you understand?"

Chen Daniu nodded, "I understand, brother, please rest assured."

He didn't quite understand why Wei Yuan did this?

Why bother?

The explanation Wei Yuan gave him before was to prepare for emergencies and hope that he would never need those weapons.

What is this emergency?

Although Chen Daniu had many doubts in his heart, he did not ask.

He only knows that his eldest brother Wei Yuan will never harm him.

He knew who he was fighting for and who he was dying for, and that was enough.

Some miserable people don't understand this until they die.

Therefore, in the eyes of everyone, Chen Daniu, who is somewhat cumbersome, is the most sober one.

It was precisely because of Chen Daniu's unique sobriety that Wei Yuan was worried about leaving the weapons to anyone but him.