Chapter 248: A big deal!

Nowadays, although they still have to stay on King Crab Island for education most of the time, some people have begun to accept tasks. For example, Liang Wengeng, who once crossed to Japan, is currently leading an inconspicuous smuggling merchant fleet, carrying about 20,000 kilograms of opium. He set out from King Crab Island and headed to Japan along Taiwan, sulfur ball, the sea route he once walked, to Japan, one is to do business, and the other is to be familiar with this maritime route, so as to facilitate larger-scale smuggling activities in the future.

Because I was Mo Guanrang's cousin, I was assigned from the Black Flag Gang and had a good relationship with Mo Guanrang, so I was sent to Lantau Island for mission a month ago.

Mo Guanfu believed that with the abilities of his people, as long as he worked hard enough, he could not achieve the glory and wealth of the past. Therefore, Mo Guanfu and others who had given up their distorted thoughts gradually accepted their fate and began to do things seriously.

Now, he came to discuss business with Mo Guanrang under the order of Liang Pengfei. Liang Pengfei needed the Black Flag Gang's current nest, Hong Kong Island, and could even exchange money or materials for Hong Kong Island.

Liang Pengfei arrived at Lantau Island to meet his lover. However, this is the reason.

After a lot of noise, Liang Pengfei took the lead. At this time, Pan Bingjie and Maria had already seen Liang Pengfei welcome guests and left here on another road, but Shi Xiang Gu stayed. After all, she is the one who is in charge of the Ziqi Gang now, and the battle to attack Lantau Island was based on the Ziqi Gang fleet led by Shi Xiang Gu as the main force. Otherwise, relying solely on the current strength of the Black Flag Gang, it would not be enough for the Green Flag Gang to chew.

"Miss Shi can have a husband like Mr. Liang, which is really a perfect match." After Mo Guanrang saluted the handsome Shi Xiang Gu who came, he flattered a little, which made Liang Pengfei feel a little more favorable to the leader of the Mo Gang.

Several people sat in the grass pavilion on the flat ground on the hillside. After serving incense tea, Liang Pengfei took a sip, felt the fragrance full of his mouthfuls, and said to Mo Guanrang with a smile: "Master Mo Gang, Liang came here today to see his wife, and secondly, he wanted to take a good look at what the old nest of the Red Flag Gang looked like. The last time Liang came in a hurry, he really didn't appreciate the beautiful scenery of Lantau Island. Of course, there is another important thing, Liang sent Brother Mo to discuss with you, I don't know how you are thinking."

"Because Mr. Liang respects Mo's broken house, but Mo is a little confused. Compared to Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island is more suitable for our pirate base. Why did you abandon Lantau Island and choose Hong Kong Island?" Mo Guanrang smiled and did not directly answer Liang Pengfei, but asked back.

For this reason, Liang Pengfei secretly instructed Shi Xiang Gu to help the Black Flag Gang seize Lantau Island. There are two reasons. First, Lantau Island, the former nest of the Red Flag Gang, is indeed an excellent pirate base. The location for King Crab Island is not only closer to the mainland, but also closer to Taiwan. In addition, Lantau Island is an easy-to-defense and difficult-to-attack place. It can be said that the last time he was able to easily raid Lantau Island was fundamentally because Zheng Lianchang was too greedy and actually came out in order to swallow the Guangdong Navy.

Also, for more than a hundred years, there have been no navy in Lantau Island that could invade it, which makes the Red Flag Gang seem too careless. Otherwise, only a small fleet would have to be left, or a few key points would be set up, Liang Pengfei would have to retreat in disgrace.

Second, since the Shi family came forward to help seize it, then the Shi family also has half of the use of this Lantau Island. Although Lantau Island is a very good pirate base, for the sake of the bay between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula, Liang Pengfei would rather abandon Lantau Island and take Hong Kong Island.

Because Lantau Island lacks good harbors, which is why although Zheng Lianchang is the leader of the Seven Banners and is the strongest among the Seven Banners, his strength has always been difficult to expand too much, and lack of good harbors is one of the reasons.

The bay between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula, which is not far apart, is Victoria Bay, one of the three great ports in the world in the future. Now, there is not even a name. However, Liang Pengfei has given it a new name: Kowloon Bay. Others don’t know the value of Kowloon Bay, but Liang Pengfei is very clear.

Liang Pengfei needed a powerful fleet, so he would inevitably need a natural port. Kowloon Bay, one of the three famous natural ports in later generations, naturally fell into Liang Pengfei's sight.

You should know that the seabed of Kowloon Bay (Victoria Bay) port area is mostly rocky star bottom, with little silt and no silt channel. The water area of ​​the port area is vast and 50 giant ships can be berthed at the same time. The water depth of the port area is large, with an average water depth of more than 12 meters. Ocean Ships of 10,000 tons can enter and exit the port all day long, and there are 72 berths for ocean ships to dock, of which forty-three can be berthed for giant ships up to 183 meters.

There are three bays and two typhoon shelter in the harbor that can hide from wind and waves. In addition, the Kowloon Peninsula extends south into the sea, reducing the wind and waves, making the port area relatively calm.

Jiulong Bay has been a major waterway since ancient times. In ancient times, the Central Plains army was stationed at that time. However, according to historical records, the Song Dynasty had already left troops to protect the salt merchants and salt trafficking at that time.

Now, due to the relocation of the boundary and the ban on the sea, the Qing Dynasty's closed-door country and other reasons, and the raging pirates in this area, even the navy has almost never entered this area, let alone the garrisons.

Now here are just scattered villages where fishermen gather, with only a few thousand people, and most of them are from the Dan family.

If Liang Pengfei wants to confront the West, most of this confrontation will inevitably occur at sea. Naturally, having a huge fleet is a foundation, then Kowloon Bay, a natural port that can be parked even 10,000 tons and has many safe havens, is of course the best fleet base.

Although the central Luzon archipelago is extremely rich in timber resources and convenient for shipbuilding, the storm and rainstorms that are always plagued here, and shipbuilding work often has to be interrupted due to climate reasons.

In addition, the power of Western colonists in this area is still there, and their eyes are not white. If a fleet of people appears here that endangers the security of colonies in various European countries, it will inevitably arouse the vigilance of these people and may even join forces to deal with it.

In addition, Annan also has several natural harbors, but one problem is that although Liang Pengfei secretly controls the king of Annan, this place is still a foreign land after all. If it wants to be completely Chinese, it will take some time to go. Moreover, who knows whether there will be any opposition forces inside, and they have always been cautious in their actions. Liang Pengfei, who is the most cautious in the world, does not want to show his trump card under anyone's nose, so that people can see it.

Although King Crab Island has a good terrain, the problem is that the territory is too small. It may be competent as a pirate base, but if you want to become a huge fleet base, it is simply a dream. Therefore, he is naturally determined to win the Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula.

Liang Pengfei glanced at Mo Guanfu, saw his eyes coming to him, and after a little thought in his mind, he asked Mo Guan seriously: "Master Mo, you are right. If you say that it is just for a pirate nest that can be attacked and defended, the Lantau Island area is indeed much better than Hong Kong Island. However, what Liang planned is not just the pirate nest, but for a foundation."

"Master Liang could not deceive Mo. If you talk about territory, my cousin told me all about your deeds in Annan. I'm afraid the Annan area should be fine. There are many good ports there, and there are also Nanyang. With those territory as the foundation, can't you do something successful?" Mo Guanrang couldn't help laughing and shook his head slightly: "The reason why Mo came today is that he hopes you can treat Mo honestly."

"It seems that Mo Guanfu has told you everything. Yes, those places are indeed good, but they all have their own shortcomings. Although Hong Kong Island is only one line away from the mainland, the relocation of the border and ban on the sea decades ago has made this area almost become naked and deserted. Moreover, this area is almost all under my fellow people. The navy in the court dares to patrol here, even if it comes, it is afraid that it will be back and forth.

There is a saying that sometimes things under my nose are invisible. This is why I chose there. I need a good port there, and I also have to build many shipyards there because I need an unprecedented fleet, not only to use them to deal with the disabled naval forces of the Qing Dynasty, but also to use them to defend the interests of our Han people in the South China Sea."

After hearing Liang Pengfei's words, Mo Guan asked him not to speak for a long time. The tea in his hand was already cold at some point, but his hand was still holding the lid and gently rubbing the edge of the cup. "My name has never read any books. I don't understand the great principles you said. However, I can't stand this court and the Western barbarians. However, the Qing dog has occupied the Han people for almost two hundred years. I don't know how many people want to overthrow it, but none of them can do it."

"And you, now a second-rank official in the court, holds military power, why do you want to rebel? Do you think you can succeed?" Mo Guanjie's words made the originally quiet grass pavilion fall into a dead silence.

Liang Pengfei looked at this dark and strong man who looked like an honest fisherman for the first time.
Chapter completed!