C134 New Na Ba
In front of Xiao Letian, there were more than ten representatives of sea cuttlefish led by Ye Pingtai and Taro Shao. On the streets of Cherry Blossom, there were also more than a hundred Sun Steel representatives anxiously drinking sake. These people had been waiting anxiously for this celebration. They knew that there would definitely be a reward for this celebration. Wasn't it just a reward that their brothers were putting their lives on the line for?
Xiao Letian tapped on the tatami gently, as if he was deep in thought. The entire hall was deathly silent, and no one dared to speak loudly. A soft tapping sound seemed to ring in Ye Pingtai's heart. Not long later, this swordsman started to feel uneasy.
At this time, Xiao Letian suddenly spoke up, "Ye Pingtai, I am planning to build an assault unit directly under my command. The code name 'Foreign legion' is made up of foreigners besides Chinese, and you, Japanese samurai, will be the backbone … I want to ask you, if I give you enough Money, how many loyal Japanese samurai can you hire for me? "
"Nani?" Japanese and Chinese were both shocked. Foreign legion? This term was too unfamiliar and too novel. Just from this name alone, everyone could already feel the ambition in Xiao Letian's heart.
It was a sin to take over alien race's army since the ancient times. Back then, during the time of Emperor Tang Ming, wasn't the Anlu Mountain's conspiracy relying on underhand's foreign legion? At that time, the nomads of the north, Ethnic Group, were numerous warriors who were armed by him. They charged into Tongguan and headed straight for Chang'an, directly burying the glory of the Tang Dynasty's civilization.
What was Xiao Letian going to do now? ~ What do I want to do with Manchu directly when I create a foreign legion? This, this, this... This was too f * cking satisfying.
At this moment, Ye Pingtai's eyes were filled with flames. He wished he could cut out his heart so that the fire in his chest could be poured out. My lord, please accept my loyalty! As long as Master can provide sufficient Military pay, I can bring you twenty thousand Army wave man within a year … "
"No, no, no. I want quality, not quantity. I want those who are adept in combat, and I want those who are absolutely loyal to me. I will give you a sufficient amount of rations and the best equipment. I will also give you Western s a training, and I will also give you all a fair opportunity to advance. You may even be rewarded with land from the opposing Mainland … "
"Right now, I can't give you guys too much manpower. I can only give you two companies, which are 180 people. The soldiers aren't expensive, Ye Pingtai! Whether the foreign legion s can grow stronger will depend on their achievements in the future … "
Ye Pingtai knelt on top of the tatami and yelled, "Ha Yi …" I will not fail my mission! "However, I humbly request that monarch fulfill the promise on the battlefield …"
Ah!" Commitment? When did I make a promise on the battlefield? Xiao Letian was confused by Liu Tie's question. Taro Shao, who was kneeling on the side, raised his head, "Father adults, you promised to give Liu Tie's surname to a Army when he pulls over …
Wu Tie's face was filled with black lines at that moment. How could he have forgotten about that? However, looking at Ye Pingtai's weathered appearance, he really didn't look like a son. If he did, wouldn't Xiao Hexin, Sima Yun, and the others be mad?
Xiao Letian was suddenly in a dilemma. To modern man, bestowing surname was not a reliable thing. No one would believe that they would be filial to a foster son. However, in ancient times, it was very reasonable to grant them the surname of kinsman. This relationship was second only to that of blood relatives.
For example, Taro Shao, just because his name had Xiao Letian's Chin family name, he already had a certain inheritance right. For example, Taro Shao, just because his name had a Xiao Letian's Chin family name, he already had a certain inheritance right.
The hall was so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard. Even Xiao Hexin and the others were staring at him with strange expressions. Xiao Letian knew that if he didn't handle this matter well, it could cause cracks to appear in his various factions.
It would be impossible to recognize him as a son. Xiao Letian really was not that thick-skinned, but Liu Tie was even more so. Sima Yun, Sun Tie and the others were staring at them. If they were to treat each other as equals, they would definitely complain in their hearts.
What to do! What should he do? While he was thinking, a group of maids came out of the courtyard to change the dishes and add some wine. The one in the lead was Taro Shao's Big Sisteranggang.
"Ah, I've got it …" Xiao Letian slapped his thigh and laughed, "Qian Xia, come here, and you, Ye Pingtai …" Today, I will be matchmaking in front of everyone to find a husband for Qian Xia. Ye Pingtai, are you willing to marry Qian Xia as your wife? "
Everyone suddenly realized what was going on when they heard this. Letting Ye Pingtai inherit the title of Xiao from Qian Xia could be considered a disguised surname. And, this kind of reward for marrying into a family was not something that would be easily eaten by Chinese's officers.
Qian Xia and Ye Pingtai were stunned at that moment, but after stealthily glancing at each other, their faces immediately turned red. Seeing that there was a door, Xiao Letian hurriedly struck the iron while it was still hot. "Hmm, I think we should do it tomorrow. We'll invite Jin Changsen and Lin Yuanmiao to be the wedding guests. I'll pay for the wedding ceremony, so you can use this word …"
Sigh, I'm really tired. modern man really can't understand the mentality of the ancients. Ye Pingtai was unquestionably excited, while those sea cuttlefish people were all going crazy with envy. Several of them picked up wine bottles and gulped it down.
"From tomorrow on, you can use the name Xiao Ye Pingtai. I'll leave the initial establishment of the foreign legion to you …"
"Ha …" "How dare you disobey my orders!" The sea bandits behind him solemnly bowed. From this moment on, they had finally gotten rid of their status as Wild Warriors and were officially promoted to the position of High Warriors with a Lord. Mn, of course it was only because they thought so themselves. In the eyes of Xiao Le Tian, they were like the others, a new army of their own.
One night of revelry, plus the grand but not extravagant wedding the next day, this was Xiao Letian's two days holiday for Ren Tie. In the following time, Xiao Letian's team and the administrative system of glume Kingdom started to exert their full strength.
"Clean up the hills around wharf for me and clean up the land and roads. I want to import the most advanced shore defense cannon from USA …"
"The entire city is on fire. The ruins have been leveled by me. The entire city needs to be redesigned …" However, the ruins of the assault on the long street in the wharf must be left behind, and a garden should be established somewhere in the future, so that future generations can always remember this battle of the glume's independence … "
"In the plan for the new city, we will leave behind ten open spaces. I will build eight Chinese Schools s, two Chinese Schools s, and one Sea Army each …"
"Send a notice to all the foreign Merchant ships in wharf, tell them that I want to hire the most experienced Captain, first mate, Sailor and other important personnel on the deck with a high salary. "In any case, we have to invite them to all the important places in the sea. Let them be Teacher, I want them to train a group of ocean-going Sailor as soon as possible …"
"Don't talk about money with me. As long as he has the ability, I will give him a salary that is ten times more than what is offered in the Europe. I will tell them that there isn't a single Seafaring Academy in the entire world that can offer this much …"
"Inform the USA's Merchant ships. If anyone has plans to return, ask them to come to my place to retrieve their purchase order. Let those USA's Trader cheer for them. This time, I'll give them the most profitable purchase of the Contract, letting them have a sumptuous Christmas …"
One order after another was issued, the money was spent until all of the treasury in glume was completely emptied. It did not matter if the glume Kingdom did not have money, the Rakuten could lend it to him.
One hundred thousand, five hundred thousand, one million … When Xiao Letian spent one million and five hundred thousand Mexico Ying Yang, King of the Glazed Ball, Japanese and the foreigners all went crazy. They never thought that Xiao Letian would be so rich. At first, the foreigners acknowledged Xiao Letian's promissory notes, but when the amount was too much, the foreigners felt guilty.
At present, only the USA's Trader and the France's Trader were still accepting Xiao Letian's promissory notes, because they already knew the background of the Rakuten. Captain Corsica had personally witnessed Xiao Letian unifying the business circles of the Tanggu, and he would never forget the pile of silver mountains on the wharf.
The people's doubts about Xiao Letian only lasted for ten days. When the scissor boat that sent the letter to Tanggu returned to Yue Ba once again, not only did the Rakuten bring the two hundred men army that Wang Huaiyuan brought, he even brought five hundred thousand Mexico Ying Yang.
When the people on the wharf saw the mountain-like silver box, all their suspicions were dispelled. The Rakuten's business reputation was already unbreakable.
Do it, do it with Xiao Letian. This is a true hero, a mysterious character. Miracles are his frequent guests, and Goddess of Fortune is someone close to his bed.
Some of them were secretly worried for King Chantale. Looking at the glume Kingdom whose promissory notes were rising higher and higher, watching the numbers of their national debt skyrocket, many of them were suspicious of their Country's ability to pay off all the interest. However, King Chantale looked at the Naga Harbor that changed greatly day by day. Listening to Xiao Letian's picture of the future, this young king had already lost all sense of loyalty.
The modern Army, the indestructible shore defense turret, and the self-protecting Ocean Fleet, all of these things were like a dream to attract the young king, not to mention the large scale factories, repair bureaus, and Military Plant s on this island … The products of the various industrial epoch s were like the latest toys, making King Chantale look forward to it.
He knew that the glume that belonged to the Japan was already moving further and further away. If Xiao Letian and Americans were to reach a written agreement and Americans acknowledged the identity of the glume Kingdom's Prime Minister, then the Japan Kingdom would no longer have the chance to touch the glume.
Just when the version of Dragon Horse was worried, underhand brought him shocking news. Mistborn had actually escaped from prison.
"Nani?" How could she possibly escape? This vile woman is too dangerous, we definitely cannot let her return to the Japan … "