Chapter 1167 Fate dictates

Although the two met quite a few times in the camp in the past few days, and they talked for a while before leaving last night, the atmosphere had never been as awkward as the current one. When Chen Yixin saw that Ma Yuling had also seen through his identity, he stopped talking immediately.

It's a joke: "I haven't had a chance to introduce myself to Miss Ma in the past few days. I am Chen Yixin."

"Then you... already know who the little girl is?" Ma Yuling was angry and ashamed. The reason she ran away from home was to avoid Chen Yixin, but she didn't expect that she would fall into the trap and run to him instead.

She knew it. She remembered what the other party had said last night about "ransacking the house, seizing people, and punishing them all" to intimidate her, and she immediately felt that it was also a calculated trick that he later sent someone to escort her back to Majiazhuang overnight.

Chen Yixin naturally wanted to clarify for himself: "If I had known your identity from the beginning, I wouldn't have let you stay. In fact, it was only after our people arrived at Majiazhuang yesterday that we heard that you ran away from home.

Then I sent a message back to inform me. Although I have some doubts about your identity, I am not sure, so I can only test you with words. If I have offended you in any way, then I apologize to you."

Ma Yuling was dubious about Chen Yixin's explanation. After these few days of contact, she believed that the other person was not a bad person. He was also very different from the image of a tall and rough soldier in her imagination. However, there were too many coincidences in this incident.

She couldn't help but doubt the authenticity of Chen Yixin's words and deeds. And thinking about her childish attitude when she said goodbye yesterday, and even gave the other party a token, Ma Yuling just wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it immediately.

Seeing that Ma Yuling was silent, Chen Yixin thought that she probably didn't believe what he said, so he could only smile bitterly and said: "Miss Ma, I don't have any bad thoughts towards you, and I have already issued a gag order, and no one is allowed to speak again."

Mention your whereabouts in the past few days, so as long as you don’t tell yourself, no one will know your whereabouts in the past few days. Also, regarding the marriage, it has always been a unilateral decision in your family.

I have never agreed to your proposal, so don’t put any pressure on you. I will make it clear to your father later and ask him to voluntarily give up the idea of ​​marriage."

"You...you dislike the little girl's poor appearance?" After hearing Chen Yixin's words of comfort, Ma Yuling asked the reason why.

Chen Yixin quickly denied it and said: "Of course not. Miss Ma is naturally beautiful. It can be said that she is very beautiful."

"That's because he dislikes the little girl and runs away from home without authorization, which is daring."

Chen Yixin smiled bitterly and said: "I admire Miss Ma for being bold and having her own ideas at a young age. When I was your age, I had never experienced what it was like to run away from home."

"Does that mean you think this little girl is heartless and unjust when she abandons her family?"

Chen Yixin said: "Although Miss Ma ran away from home, there was a reason for it. And yesterday you heard that your family might be implicated, so you immediately exposed your identity and rushed back to Majiazhuang. How can you call this ruthless? You knew your family's arrangements.

I cannot accept your marriage, but I still choose to sacrifice my own happiness for the sake of my family. I think Miss Ma is a very sensible person, and I admire you for making this choice. For Miss Ma, I think I have done it.

I was very respectful and never disliked Miss Ma from beginning to end."

Ma Yuling said: "If that's the case, then why...why did you ask my father to give up...the marriage..." Her voice became softer and quieter, and in the end it was inaudible. Not only her face, but also the skin on her neck turned red.

, I think it was only after she mustered up the courage to say these few words.

"Ah?" Chen Yixin responded in surprise. No matter how slow he was, he could certainly detect what the other party meant. He originally wanted to explain it clearly to Ma Yuling, and then let Ma Dongqiang give up the idea of ​​marriage, and the matter would be settled.

, but now it seems that things may have deviated from his expectations. Miss Ma seems to have changed her original mind.

Chen Yixin licked his dry lips and said: "Miss Ma, I remember that you were unwilling to accept your family's arrangements until you left the camp. Why did you change your mind just one night after you came back... It's not like your family is forcing you.

Is that what you’re saying?”

After all, Ma Yuling was just a teenage girl. It was impossible for her to say straightforwardly, "I fell in love with you when I saw you were young, brave, gentle and considerate." She felt ashamed and anxious at the moment, so she turned around and walked back into the house: "If you really don't

Then, when you leave, just leave the fan that the little girl gave you yesterday!"

Chen Yixin stared at her dumbfoundedly as she walked into the room and closed the door behind her back. After a long time, he shook his head helplessly. He didn't have a bad impression of Miss Ma at all. At least her appearance and personality were quite to his liking, and she also had a basic education.

With a certain cultural foundation, it is easier to communicate. If it were not for the other party's family background, Chen Yixin would not mind spending some time with Miss Ma to slowly develop feelings. However, Ma Dongqiang is also well-known in the local area.

Naturally, a person named No. 1 would not give his daughter to him without a marriage contract. The process of "free love" he expected would be difficult to realize.

Whether to continue to stick to his views on love and marriage, or to seize this seemingly good opportunity in front of him first, it was difficult for Chen Yixin to make a decision for a while. Judging from the words and expressions of Miss Ma just now, as long as he is on his side

If she relaxed in front of Ma Dongqiang, she would probably no longer object to this marriage.

As for the token that Ma Yuling mentioned just now, Chen Yixin could only smile bitterly, because he didn't bring that thing here at all today. Who would have expected that Ma Yuling would use the sandalwood fan as a way to express his stance?

Where are the props? Of course, it's also possible that Xiao Nizi was sure that he didn't bring anything with him, so she deliberately used this to retaliate against him.

However, it didn't matter whether Ma Yuling said this intentionally or unintentionally. After all, Chen Yixin was a soldier and would not spend too much time thinking about his children's personal affairs, so he quickly made a decision and left the compound.

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When Ma Dongqiang saw Chen Yixin coming back, he was not in a hurry to ask him if he was satisfied. Instead, he ordered his servants to start the banquet. Most of the leading figures in the Ma family had already arrived, and there were three tables of people waiting to have lunch with Chen Yixin.

There was no other company for Haihan, so Chen Yixin took Sun Zhen to sit next to him and asked him to block the wine for him.

Seeing that there was no obvious expression on Chen Yixin's face, Ma Dongqiang was not sure what he was thinking, so he did not take the initiative to mention the marriage during the dinner. In fact, except for the private matter of marriage, he had already reached an agreement with Chen Yixin today.

There are few cooperation projects, and now you can take them out to show your merit to the clan elders.

In addition to the labor cooperation with miners that was discussed at the last meeting, Haihan will also purchase a large amount of locally produced grains and vegetables from Majiazhuang in the next three years, and the price will be slightly higher than that of Dengzhou grain merchants.

Past purchase prices. As long as there are no major natural or man-made disasters, Majiazhuang will be able to obtain a stable income from agricultural production in the next few years. Part of the cost of purchasing these grains and vegetables will be used to produce Haihan.

Weapons, farm tools and other daily necessities can be exchanged at a discounted price.

The Haihan Army will assist Majiazhuang in forming and training a local militia armed force of 100 people to ensure that Majiazhuang has certain self-defense capabilities. Majiazhuang has formed a joint defense relationship with the Haihan Army stationed in Fushan County, and can provide assistance to Majiazhuang when necessary.

Haihan applied for military assistance and protection - this is also one of the most important conditions for the Ma family. In the future, Majiazhuang will open up trade routes to the outside world, and these militia armed forces will also become a reliable armed escort force.

It is not easy to find a strong backer in troubled times, and the Haihan Army whose main force is stationed on Zhifu Island is obviously much more reliable than the Qiu Ba in Dengzhou City a hundred miles away. Although this army comes from foreign countries,

But at least he did not harm the local area after arriving. On the contrary, the public security environment in Fushan County has greatly improved. Ma Dongqiang has already visited Haihan's military base on Zhifu Island and has considerable trust in its strength. He can hire such a powerful person.

Bodyguards are worth spending some money on, at least I haven't heard of Haihan people taking money but not doing things or not doing good things.

In addition, the Ma family will also use their local connections to bridge the "communication" between Haihan and the government. The Ma family has lived in Fushan County for generations. Although they have not produced any high-ranking officials, they have great influence in Fushan County and Dengzhou.

There are quite a few clan members working in the official office, and they are very well-informed about various official developments. The Haihan Security Department sent people to sneak into Dengzhou to conduct reconnaissance and intelligence collection, and those who provided cooperation and assistance locally were the Ma family members.

The tacit understanding reached between Haihan and the Fushan County Government was also attributed to the activities of the Ma family.

Of course, this kind of help is not free. After Haihan gradually controls Fushan County, the Ma family will also use Haihan's power to annex a large amount of unowned land in the county due to the war. For a landlord class like the Ma family

, land and gold and silver are the most reliable things in this world, and the ultimate goal of all the deals reached with Haihan is still aimed at these two things.

There was another transaction that Ma Dongqiang couldn't refuse, which was the exclusive right to sell goods provided by Haihan. He had already been to Zhifu Island before and looked at various samples provided by Haihan's Ministry of Commerce. Although the principles and usage of some things

He didn't quite understand it yet, but he immediately realized the business opportunities. He was also very interested in the exclusive sales agent sales system proposed by Haihan people. In the next two years, he could monopolize the operation of Haihan products in Denglai and Denglai states.

He has the right, and Haihan will also provide him with a complete set of marketing plans, which are based on several years of successful experience in the southern coastal areas, and there is no need for him to make detours on his own.

Ma Dongqiang is still unable to deduce how much money this business model can earn, but the service provided by Haihan people is almost impeccable. Some products can be purchased on credit in the early stage, and will be settled when the next purchase is made. The sales are not good.

Things can also be returned. If Ma Dongqiang's turnover is not working well, Haihan can even provide him with low-interest loans to ensure that his business will not be terminated due to capital problems. In Ma Dongqiang's view, Haihan has thought very carefully.

, this kind of cooperation is difficult to lose money, and he really has no reason to refuse such an invitation. No one in Fushan County will tax the Haihan people. The profits of this kind of smuggling business are so huge, and the Ma family does not need the Haihan people at all.

Let’s explain.

After finalizing many cooperation projects, it is difficult for anyone in the Ma family clan to raise any objections. Although Haihan is a foreign country to the Ming Dynasty, and the imperial court has not yet recognized the commercial relationship with Haihan, but what lies ahead is

The benefits are very practical, and who would have trouble with the benefits that are easily available?

After the luncheon came to an end, Ma Dongqiang asked his son Ma Cai to continue to accompany him, while he invited Chen Yixin to sit down in the study to discuss this last and most important personal matter for him.

"Chief Chen has already met my daughter before. I wonder what the chief's intention is?" Ma Dongqiang asked cautiously. If this matter is solved, it will really be done. A Haihan uncle will be added to the family. From now on, the Ma family will be in Dengzhou.

I'm afraid it won't be a problem even if I walk sideways.

Chen Yixin responded: "Well... I have thought about it carefully just now. It seems that I am destined to meet Miss Ma here. But as for whether this fate can lead to a family, I am now

I don’t dare to fight with Mr. Ma on this guarantee.”

When Ma Dongqiang heard this, he noticed that Chen Yixin's tone was much looser than before. At that moment, he just felt that there was something wrong. He didn't think about why Chen Yixin said that he was destined to be with his daughter. He quickly advised: "Chief Chen is right. Since we are destined to be together, I

I think we might as well meet more. Majiazhuang is only a dozen miles away from the mine, and it takes an hour by carriage to get there. It will be good if we all walk around more and get to know each other slowly."

Chen Yixin smiled and said, "Master Ma, aren't you afraid that your precious daughter will be abducted by me?"

Ma Dongqiang waved his hand and said: "There is nothing to be afraid of. If you don't give this girl a good home, I'm afraid she will run away..." At this point, Ma Dongqiang consciously made a mistake and quickly changed the topic: "I heard that

Haihan Academy is open to both men and women. In addition to being literate, girls can also take exams for exams?"

Chen Yixin nodded and said: "That's right, in our country of Haihan, girls don't have to follow the rules of never leaving the first door and never leaving the second door. As long as they have the ability, they can be officials. I think Miss Ma is also a person who has studied.

, it's a bit of a waste of talent to just sit at home like this. If there is a chance, she can come to us and learn something that interests her."

Ma Dongqiang deliberately brought up this topic. He was thinking about how to bring these two people together. Now that Chen Yixin was relieved, he naturally took the opportunity to climb up the pole: "Okay, okay, I will talk to my little girl later and let her

Go to the chief to learn more skills." As for what he would learn after going there, he didn't say a word about it.
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