Han Shizu

Chapter 1303 War is still logistics
Wuqing Port is not too long away from its construction and completion, but there is no doubt that after the unification of the world, it ushered in explosive development, and it is also an important starting point for North-South maritime economic exchanges.

By the first ten days of August, even if it was not too fast or slow, after a journey of nearly [-] days, Emperor Liu's imperial car arrived at the most important port in the north of the Han Dynasty.

This port is located at the western end of Bohai Bay, and it is also the sea gateway of Yanshan Road. After nearly ten years of development, it has also become increasingly prosperous. Business travelers from south to north have brought a lot of wealth. It is an important platform, and the vigorous rise of shipping has also given birth to its prosperity.And this port also played a role in radiating North China and even Shanyang and Northeast China.

Right now, due to the war, non-governmental economic exchanges have been severely suppressed, but this does not affect the bustle of Wuqing Port.This is now one of the most important bases of the Northern Expeditionary Army on the East Road. Especially after the Battle of Jinzhou ended, the Han army advanced into Liaodong in an all-round way, and the waterway was completely opened up, the importance of Wuqing Port became even more prominent.

After entering July, the transfer of land military supplies gradually decreased and almost stopped, and the supply of the Liaodong army began to be fully transferred to sea transportation.In order to facilitate transshipment, the camp also mobilized a lot of manpower and construction materials, and urgently repaired a port in Liaodong Bay. After all, some large ships are not suitable for entering the Liaohe River.

And Wuqing Port, like Denglai at the eastern end of Bohai Bay, existed as a logistics base for the Northern Expeditionary Army.Various military supplies from Yanshan and Hebei were continuously transported to the port of Wuqing, and then loaded on ships and transported to Liaodong to support the war against Liao.

Speaking of which, compared to the vigorous fighting with real knives and guns on the front line, Emperor Liu always believed that the dispatch and transfer of logistics supplies was the most difficult thing.The most cumbersome, the people, boats, horses and horses involved may be a mess, and the logistical pressure of hundreds of thousands of troops for the expedition can be imagined.

Fortunately, after so many years, Dahan's transshipment system is relatively mature. Based on water and land transportation, it has also trained a large number of capable executive officials to ensure the huge transshipment demand.

You can't do it if you can't do it. During the great cause of the Northern Expedition, everyone from top to bottom is forced to be tight. Anyone who dares to neglect will lose his head.During the period of Emperor Liu's northern tour, more than [-] cases of corruption, laxity, and delay broke out among the subordinates of the East Road Water and Land Transfer, and the person responsible, according to the severity of the case, either beheaded or demoted. Resignation, or dismissal, or exile.

In this kind of large-scale system project, as long as you want to dig, there will be no problems. Of course, Emperor Liu's purpose is not to target these greedy officials.

Emperor Liu was very proficient at killing chickens to scare monkeys. Seeing that it was effective, he called a stop and did not expand it.

On the other hand, the ability to ensure the stable operation of all this is also due to two capable talents, Han Hui before the army, and Zhang Mei after the army.These two are capable ministers with solid resumes and rich experience, especially Zhang Mei. Every time she is in charge of logistics, military supply and supply, there is never any shortage or omission, which reflects her outstanding overall planning and dispatching ability.

Zhang Mei, who is over fifty years old, is not so conspicuous among the many factions in the court.He was first promoted by the late Duke of Yu State, Wang Zhang, and transferred from a local official to the third division. After Wang Zhang retired, he was reused by Xue Juzheng, Duke of Ji State. After nearly 20 years, during the process of the Han Dynasty's military deployment in the west, He has always managed the logistics work, especially in the process of Pingshu, and his contributions have made his achievements jump.

He was first in charge of fiscal reform and economic recovery in the Sichuan and Sichuan regions, and later transferred to the third department in charge of Yantie. After the establishment of the Finance Department, he became the deputy envoy, which can be described as a high position.

Although he can't be regarded as Emperor Liu's confidant, but he is very appreciative of his talent.Zhang Mei's personal morals are deficient, but she is not out of character. Emperor Liu also generously ignored some cases of impeachment or slander, all because he was able to faithfully and efficiently complete the tasks entrusted by the court and lived up to the entrustment.

Therefore, during this Northern Expedition, Emperor Liu once again used Zhang Mei to take full responsibility for the logistics transfer and dispatch of the Northern Expedition army on the East Road, which shows his trust.

As for Han Hui, this belonged to Emperor Liu's favorite Qingjun, and Han Tong's son. He was only 37 years old now, and he was already ahead of many of his peers in his official career.

He was born as a Jinshi, has experience in the ministry, and has experience in prefectures and counties. He participated in the first Northern Expedition and performed outstandingly.This time he was in the Northern Expedition again, and he was the special envoy who was directly responsible for the supply of the battalion. The flat and open official career almost greeted him with a golden light.

Just like when he was in Daming Mansion, when he arrived at Wuqing Port, Han Hui also came in person to accompany Emperor Liu to inspect.Of course, Han Hui did not cater specifically to Emperor Liu, but just arranged and coordinated affairs in Hong Kong.

Although the war in Liaodong is in full swing, the early deployment is already sufficient, enough to support the winter, and the front of the army does not need him to keep an eye on it all the time. Moreover, preparing for the consumption of the winter battle is the current job. center of gravity.

On Pier No. [-] in Wuqing Port, Emperor Liu stood facing the wind, facing the bustling and huge harbor, feeling the urging of the southwest wind, and felt an indescribable pride and surprise in his heart.

He has experienced the east facing the East China Sea, but this is the first time he has faced a seaport with such a large scale, complete facilities and complete functions as Wuqing Port.

Although it is difficult to know where the future Tianjin Port is, Emperor Liu couldn't help muttering: "Tianjin."

Looking at the dozens of huge three-masted ships docked at the pier, one of them has already begun to heave anchor and is about to sail out of the port. The gradually rising sail made Emperor Liu feel as if he had already opened the door of the Great Han Empire. age of sailing.
The kind of pride and self-satisfaction that promotes the process of history entangles his toes in his heart, and a smile can't help but appear on the corner of his mouth.

Han Hui was right next to Emperor Liu, and the older he got, the more obvious his hunchback became. However, among the big men, few people dare to talk about his physical defects, and power and status are the best cosmetics.

Of course, Han Hui couldn't understand the thoughts and feelings in Emperor Liu's heart. When he heard the word Tianjin, he said, "Your Majesty, Wuqing Port is named after it is under the jurisdiction of Wuqing County. There are many local objections to this. Fenye Luyin in Yandi is the Jin of Ximu, so someone proposed to name the port Xijin Port. Your Majesty, with the title of Tianxian, came here, and the name of Tianjin is just right!"

Listening to his words, Emperor Liu chuckled and waved his hands: "I have no intention of changing the name. The most important thing at the moment is not the name of this port, but the role it can play!"

"As the supply and feed hub of the Liaodong army, being able to undertake the task of transshipment is the key!" Emperor Liu said, "I have said more than once that wars are fought with the strength of the country and the fight for military equipment, money and food. Hundreds of thousands of troops are here. In Liaodong, the logistics are even more important. The generals are fighting on the front lines, and you, Han Hui, are planning and dispatching to supplement the military supplies. You are also fighting a war, overcoming difficulties, and your responsibility is no less than that of the generals in the battalion!"

"I understand! I have always remembered His Majesty's teachings, and I dare not neglect!" Han Hui took a step back and said solemnly, clasping his hands.

Emperor Liu looked at him again. He was less than 40 years old, but his old age was not much different from his own. It can be seen how busy and laborious the past few months have been.

"You look tired, you still need to pay attention to your body!" Emperor Liu raised his hand to support Han Hui.

Regarding the emperor's closeness, Han Hui smiled on his face, and his expression was still respectful: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern!"

"When the Northern Expedition is over, I think you can go a step further, take on more responsibilities, and become a parent officer in a local area!" Emperor Liu said.

Hearing this, Han Hui was slightly stunned, and then expressed his gratitude. Obviously, Emperor Liu is going to promote him again, and, with his current position, he can go further, and a chief official can be expected.

Even if you stay in the local area for ten years, and then return to the imperial court, it may be the time to pay homage to the prime minister. The future can be expected!However, noticing that Emperor Liu was looking in the direction of Liaodong, Han Hui couldn't help but feel drummed in his heart. If it was there, this job would not be so easy
"How much cargo can these ships carry?" Emperor Liu's attention turned to the big ship docked at No. [-] Pier.

"Returning to Your Majesty, these are recent years. The Su and Yang shipyards have contracted to build a new type of sea-going ship called Haima. It is specially used for material transportation. It can transport five thousand shi of grain at a time with a full load!" Han Hui introduced.

"Five thousand stones are so big!"

Emperor Liu silently calculated, there must be three or four hundred tons.
(End of this chapter)