Liu Mingju took a sip of tea and continued, "Dong Kaishan is very cautious. It is difficult for us to find him. However, about ten nautical miles from the shore, there is an island called Black Stone Island, which is only thirty nautical miles away from Bailu Island. It is Dong Kaishan's territory. We can go to Black Stone Island to deliver a letter first, and then find a way to contact Dong Kaishan."

"It's only ten nautical miles away from the shore? Isn't it very similar to the location of Bailu Island? Lord Liu, why didn't you take down this island? Letting pirates and Japanese pirates occupy this island is a big concern!"

Lin Xu was a little puzzled. With Liu Mingju's military literacy, it was impossible to see the huge threat from this Black Stone Island!

Liu Mingju sighed and said, "Black Stone Island is indeed a huge hidden danger. I have wanted to take down Black Stone Island for a long time! But Mr. Lin, you don't know that this Black Stone Island is very strange. The tide is low in the morning and the tide is high in the afternoon. When the tide is high, the sea water is very surging and will flood the original land."

"When the tide is low, a lot of mud and sand will accumulate from the sea water, making the ground very muddy. The edge of Egret Island is muddy enough? It's much muddy than Egret Island, so you can't walk at all!"

"Also, the pirates and Japanese pirates on Black Rock Island are good at using bows and arrows. If they force their attacks, they will be the target of moving!"

"So, we attacked several times, but there was no effect, but instead suffered heavy losses!"

"In addition, Dong Kaishan is very strict. The pirates and Japanese pirates on Black Stone Island are just entrenched there and do not go ashore to harass the people, so we have to maintain this situation for the time being!"

Lin Xu nodded: "I understand! As for whom to send to deliver the letter, has anyone chosen Mr. Liu?"

"Someone has chosen it! This time, don't volunteer! This trip is too dangerous, you can't make any mistakes!"

Liu Mingju said with a smile.

"I'll follow the arrangements of Lord Liu!"

Lin Xu also smiled and bowed.

In fact, he had no intention of going to Black Stone Island. Although he was not a person who was afraid of life and death, he was not a person who spared no effort!

He still has a lot to do, so he can't take such risks.

"Mr. Liu, the court has not responded to the matter of recruiting Dong Kaishan. Should we wait for the reply first and then send the letter?"

"Don't wait for the court's reply. I have already stated the pros and cons in the memorial. I believe the court will agree."

"But if..."

Lin Xu felt that this "dead first and then report" method seemed a bit risky.

"Even if the court has different opinions, I will try my best to fight for it! As long as it helps to pacify the southeast, even if it is a huge risk, I am willing to bear it!"

Liu Ming raised his eyes firmly and said in a deep voice.

......

The next morning, the two messengers arranged by Liu Mingju set off with a sacred mission.

Next, they had to wait.

After more than ten days, one of the messengers finally came back, and he also brought a person named Guo Xianghe, who was Dong Kaishan's adopted son.

Of course, Lin Xu and the others knew that Guo Xianghe had another identity when he came, that is, Dong Kaishan's full-power negotiator.

In order to show sincerity, Liu Mingju held a grand welcome ceremony and even appointed Liang Shijie to the dock to pick up Guo Xianghe on the shore!

In addition, Liu Mingju also held a banquet at the Governor's Office to welcome Guo Xianghe.

In the next three days, Lin Xu, as the plenipotentiary representative of Liu Mingju, accompanied Guo Xianghe to visit Hangzhou City, playing whatever is fun and eating whatever is delicious!

As Dong Kaishan's adopted son, Guo Xianghe naturally also walked sideways in Japan!

However, Japan is originally a wilderness and has been through hundreds of years of war. There is really nothing fun to do!


Chapter completed!