The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

Although Zhang Fan has already learned from Yang Bo's words that his own thoughts will not cause harm.But he still has a little worry in his heart.Concerned about this.Yang Bo also has it.

"It's just that there is still a problem now." Sure enough.Yang Bo raised his mouth. "Although there is no harm in selling these muskets to those Fuso people. But..."

"But." Zhang Fan seemed to have considered the same problem as Yang Bo.

"Yes." Yang Bo nodded.Said. "On Fusang Island. The war has lasted for more than a hundred years. Although it is as you said just now, there are not many people who can really fight on the battlefield. But after more than 100 years, it has been thousands of years since I came to that country. It is riddled with wounds. Now, you have sold your muskets to them again. Although it is sold on both sides, the fighting situation there will inevitably become more intense. I don't care how many people will die there. But if the fight continues like this. There will inevitably be more stray soldiers who are displaced than before. If this is the case..."

"Master Yang is worried..." Zhang Fan already guessed what Yang Bo was going to say. "Doing so will increase the number of Japanese pirates who invade our Daming waters."

nodded.Yang Bo agreed.continued. "Originally, the problem of Japanese pirates in Haijiang is enough to cause headaches. In recent years, due to Qi Jiguang's reasons, Japanese pirates have gradually decreased a lot. In addition to the time you were in Jiangnan last year, you killed a whole 2 Tens of thousands of people. Now a large number of Japanese pirates who came ashore at the same time has almost disappeared. Most of them are in small groups. I am worried that if this happens, the troubles of Japanese pirates will increase again. In addition, Qi Jiguang is now under the order of the late emperor. Guarding Jizhou. I have no time to clone Donggu Haijiang. I am worried that if the Japanese pirates recur, it will be quite troublesome."

Yang Bo's words.Zhang Fan frowned.good.He had thought about this problem before.But he didn't think about it.In his opinion.Since the day when the Ming Dynasty opened.The plague of Japanese pirates has never stopped.even.Although the current form is much better.But later.The troubles of Japanese pirates will continue to exist.And now.Even if he did.Although the situation in Haijiang will not be better.But it shouldn't be too bad.

But now.Yang Bo's words.Zhang Fan couldn't help thinking deeply again.During the Jiajing Dynasty, Japanese pirates were most rampant in the Ming Dynasty.At that time.In order to resist Japanese pirates.Shanghai County, which was under the jurisdiction of Songjiang Prefecture at that time, was built as Shanghai City.It still belongs to the jurisdiction of Songjiang Prefecture.It can be seen from this point.How rampant the Japanese pirates were at that time.Moreover, the main target of the Japanese pirates' intrusion is in the Songjiang Prefecture area.

up to now.After Long Qing sat on the throne.command switch.So.The defense of the sea has also paid more attention to it.But it is only limited to land.Arrived last year.Unexpectedly, Japanese pirates have already begun to intercept the merchant ships while they were still at sea.Boarded a ship, robbed and killed.

Fortunately, Zhang Fan's people were in Jiangnan at that time.Even if the local governor sent a warship to escort.Now it is even more allowed by Long Qing.Every time the merchant ship goes to sea and returns to the voyage.There will be court warships going out to sea to escort.Even at Zhang Fan's instigation.Long Qing actually agreed to allow those sea merchants who went to sea to carry guards and install artillery on their merchant ships.Of course.Naturally, these cannons were made by the imperial court.The silver that is much higher than the actual price can be owned by those sea merchants.

For this matter.At that time, there was still a lot of controversy in the court.After all, in China.Throughout the dynasties, business has been put in the last place.Even the Song Dynasty, which was the most economically developed at that time, was no exception.The Ming Dynasty also started from the time of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di.For business, it is no longer as blindly squeezed as in the past.No matter do not ask.But also put forward a lot of business-friendly proposals.

But it was a triumphant success.What he relied on was not only Long Qing himself, as the emperor, trying to overcome all opinions.You must know that the emperor of that dynasty was the least powerful.Or which dynasty's ministers can best limit the emperor's power.Ming Dynasty is definitely on the list.

then.After Long Qing put forward this proposal.It was immediately opposed by many people.One of the leaders is Gao Gong.High arch at that time.There was no threat from Xu Jie.He is also a bachelor of the first assistant university of the cabinet.I feel that I can call the wind and rain in the court.Even the emperor's account can not be bought.to be honest.At that time, Gao Gong opposed the proposal.It's not really about disagreement with the proposal.After all, even if merchants are allowed to be armed.That must also be under the control of the court.There will be no trouble.The main reason why Gao Gong did this.In fact, it is to show their power to the ministers in the court.

but.Unfortunately.At that time, the court was already very dissatisfied with Gao Gong.Not just Feng Bao and Zhang Juzheng.After Gao Gong returned to the court.Liquidated a lot of people.Also offended a lot of people.Although those offended by him did not have the ability to retaliate against him immediately.But now.Gao Gong dared to disagree with the emperor's proposal.Then they will naturally stand up and condemn Gao Gong.And actually.Those who stood up and agreed with Long Qing's proposal.In fact, many of them also felt in their hearts that those businessmen who they had always been regarded as profit-seeking people in the past had weapons.do not agree.

After all.This matter is actually a battle of wills.Fortunately, in the end.There are too many people who oppose Gao Gong.This resolution was finally passed.

That's all for this topic.now.Zhang Fan should still consider it.How can we reduce the invasion of Daming sea area by Japanese pirates who may come again in large numbers.but……

"This matter is actually a bit troublesome." Yang Bo thought about it. "I am the Minister of the Ministry of War. Naturally, I have to ask about these things. But this matter, it is not difficult to prevent it. We just need to send more people. Prepare in advance in the sea area. I think there will be more Japanese pirates when the time comes. Get up. Then you can defend yourself."

"Master Yang is right. But now there is a problem." Zhang Fan naturally considered what Yang Bo said.But the reason why he didn't tell Yang Bo just now.Because if you want to do it.Still very difficult.

"Oh. What's the problem?" Yang Bo hesitated seeing Zhang Fan.Can't help but ask.

And Zhang Fan is now.But he didn't know what to say to Yang Bo.But is Yang Bo Minister of the Ministry of War?In short.I want to transfer troops to the south of the Yangtze River as the manpower to guard the sea.Then the consent of the court must be obtained.But now.In the imperial court, it was the Empress Dowager Li who had the final say.That is.want to make this happen.Then you must get the consent of Queen Mother Li.

But the problem is.Zhang Fan really couldn't think of any reason to use.Come to make this request to Queen Mother Li.after all.Now the sea area of ​​Daming can be said to be very safe.Japanese pirates are rarely invited to attack.Even this summer.This is the time when Japanese pirates acted most rampantly in previous years.Not many Japanese pirates came over.It's not climate at all.Plus now.There are warships and warships of Ming Dynasty sailing on the sea.It is very difficult for Japanese pirates today to even board a ship and go ashore.

Under such a situation.Zhang Fan really didn't know what reason to use to persuade Queen Mother Li to send more troops to the sea.After all this matter.This thing he wants to do.He never told Queen Mother Li at all.He even set out a few limited missions in his Jinyiwei.Only Zhu Yijun knew about it.As for Yang Bo.Zhang Fan never mentioned this matter to him.It was all guessed by Yang Bo himself.

And this thing.Zhang Fan understands that although it is a country that is more harmful than others.Harm a country you hate.Harm a country that will harm the land of China no matter it is now or in the future.But Zhang Fan understood.Now if he tells the matter out.It will definitely be opposed by a large number of people.

so.Today's Zhang Fan has no reason at all.Ask Queen Mother Li to strengthen the defense of the sea.

However.Zhang Fan understood.This thing must be done.He can't bet against that time.Will my actions increase the number of Japanese pirates?And he couldn't sit still and wait.Wait until something happens at the beach.Only with that reason can we ask for an increase in coastal defense.what you do.He didn't want to see anyone who had nothing to do with him get hurt because of him.

"This matter..." Yang Bo looked at the hesitant Zhang Fan.It seems to have guessed it.Can't help but try it out. "It seems that Empress Dowager Li doesn't know."

Did not speak.Zhang Fan looked at Yang Bo.Just nodded.Say yes.

"En." Yang Bo saw Zhang Fan like this.That is to say, I understand.That being the case.Then it is impossible to directly make such an unreasonable request to Queen Mother Li.It is even more impossible to explain the whole story to Queen Mother Li.

"In that case." Yang Bo took a deep breath.Looking at Zhang Fan, he said solemnly. "We have to find another way. Let the queen mother agree to increase the number of troops in the sea."

"Master Yang, what is the meaning of this." Hearing Yang Bo say this.Zhang Fan looked at him in surprise.It seemed that he wanted to see something from his face.But facing Zhang Fan.But it was a very serious face.

Zhang Fan looked at this face.At first it was just doubts.But immediately.Zhang Fan's doubts turned into suspicion and surprise.In this instant.Zhang Fan thought of Yang Bo's character and means of never giving up in order to achieve his goal.And now.Yang Bo showed this expression.Obviously he has thought of something.What an extraordinary way.

Zhang Fan took a deep breath.Asked: "I don't know what idea Master Yang has. Please let me know."