Steam Daming: Stop calling me to supervise the country

Chapter 146
After warning the Korean envoy, Zhu Zhanchang received news that the envoy of Dongying wanted to meet him just after a day's rest.

Zhu Zhanchang, who was resting on the reclining chair in the house in the afternoon, grinned: "I can't stand it anymore."

"His Royal Highness, how did you guess that the Dongying Mission would come to you?" Chu'er, who was peeling fruit, asked puzzled.

"In the past few days, I asked Honglu Temple to discuss with them many times about leasing the island, and urged them to reply. I didn't show my face, and they couldn't be in a hurry. Naturally, they had to find a way to find me."

"Have you seen them, Your Highness?"

"See, but not now, drag him out for two more days."

"Your Highness, why is this?"

"When talking about business, the more anxious he is, the better it is to negotiate the price."

Zhu Zhanchang was not going to chat with the Dongying mission so early, but Chen Xuan asked to see him today.

Chen Xuan, who was instructed to supervise the construction of the navy, had just returned from Jinan Prefecture and had been assisting with the delivery of supplies before.

Now that the number of steamships has increased, the transportation of grain and grass has become much simpler. Chen Xuan also rushed back after the New Year to prepare to supervise the construction of the navy.

Chen Xuan had already reported the matter early today, but he still came to talk to Zhu Zhanchang in the afternoon.

Chen Xuan, who entered the door, smiled, it was rare to see a person like him smiling like this.

People are in good spirits on happy occasions. After all, he was officially promoted from the commander of the Caoyun to the naval marshal of the Ming Dynasty. Whether it is in terms of official position or rank, people are naturally happy.

"Congratulations to General Chen, oh no, congratulations to Marshal Chen." The Admiral of the Navy ranks under the Ministry of War in terms of rank, but because the Navy will be a separate and huge department, Zhu Di also intends to compare the Navy with the ordinary ones. Separated from the military department, this position is also a real power department, and the future development prospects are huge.

"Don't make fun of me, Your Highness. I can't make up my mind right now, and I've been dying of worry recently." Chen Xuan said this with a smile.

"Marshal Chen said in the early days that the navy should be built with coastal guards in various places as the main body. I think it's pretty good."

"His Royal Highness still calls me Chen Xuan or Chen Zongbing. Marshal Chen sounds strange. It's been so many years since I heard people call me Zongbing, but I still feel that the general has heard it cordially."

"You always have to change your mouth, and you have to get used to it."

Chen Xuan smiled with sweet distress: "His Royal Highness, to tell the truth, I have been on steam ships, and I have seen steam warships, and I have never used them to fight. This new-style navy must be built around new-style warships. As a marshal, I haven’t tried it yet, and I have no idea in my heart.”

"What's there to worry about? After a few days, you can go to the shipyard and drive a steam warship to try it out."

"I mean, Your Highness's steam warship is your idea. You must have an idea about the navy. I would like to hear your idea."

Zhu Zhanchang admired Chen Xuan's humility to ask for advice: "Marshal Chen said that the navy must be built around new warships, and I agree with it. In fact, there is no need to be so distressed, just understand His Majesty's original intention of establishing the navy and the development direction of the navy. Two things are fine."

"Please also express your Highness."

"Marshal Chen knows the original intention of His Majesty's establishment?"

"Guard the coast of Daming, not be disturbed by Japanese pirates, and protect the coastal residents."

Zhu Zhanchang shook his head and said, "Marshal Chen, if you don't speak secretly, you don't need to talk about these polite things with me. Do you really not understand?"

Chen Xuan smiled bitterly: "I don't dare to speculate on the holy will, but I think to myself, maybe Your Majesty wants to form a naval force capable of fighting the East, Korea, and even the Western countries, a mighty division that exists on the sea. ."

Zhu Zhanchang corrected his statement: "It is a naval force that is capable of fighting against these countries at the same time. My grandfather's acting style may be a little bit better than I do. The northern Tartars dare to offend the border, and they have never said a word. Although it is a bit of a waste of money and labor, those northern Tartars who have been attacked have to hide when they see our large troops."

"The Japanese pirates have been harassing the coastal areas for many years. Can Grandpa Huang endure this? It's not because the Taizu ordered that Dongying and other places are not to be conquered. When our country has a strong enemy in the north, it is really not appropriate to fight across the sea. , wasting national strength, but the steam warships are beginning to show their power, which at least makes us no longer need to be angry. According to the temper of the emperor, when the Japanese pirates dare to make trouble, they must be taught a lesson. At this time, the navy can Can't be left behind."

Chen Xuan nodded, and Zhu Zhanchang continued: "Marshal Chen, the troops must cooperate with warship drills in everything during drills. In the future, the biggest reliance at sea will be warships, as well as artillery and firearms."

"His Royal Highness, I heard that the new-style firearms are very powerful, whether it is the northern battlefield or the Zhoushan naval battle, they have shown their power."

"Well, the new firearms have the advantage that swords and other weapons are unattainable. In the future, training soldiers will not only focus on personal martial arts, but also choose people who have strong ability to use these new weapons, and also specialize in training commanding talents."

"I remember that Marshal Chen had played to Grandpa Huang before, and wanted to provide schooling opportunities for the children of military households in the army. I think we can choose outstanding young people in the army, and let the old generals teach them tactics and tactics. I will explain the actual combat that I have passed, and train some people who understand tactics to be assigned to each team.”

Chen Xuan was a little excited: "Your Highness's idea coincides with mine, and I am going to write to Your Majesty."

The two reached a consensus, and the newly built naval force is described in one sentence.

Equipped with new warships, new weapons, and a maritime force capable of long-term supply across the sea.

After talking about the business, Chen Xuan hesitated for a while, and then said a little embarrassedly, "Your Highness, I heard that you handed over the purchase of cotton from the northern line to the Cao family in Huzhou."

Zhu Zhanchang didn't shy away, nodded: "Well, they did a good job."

"His Royal Highness... The person in charge of the Cao family is my sister. I supervise the transportation of water, and there are many people talking about it."

The meaning outside the words should not be to discuss his use of power for personal gain. After all, this matter was the idea of ​​Zhu Zhanchang, but Zhu Zhanchang was talking about it.

But these people are timid and dare not talk about Zhu Zhanchang directly, so they can only slander the mother and daughter of the Cao family for putting ecstasy on Zhu Zhanchang, and the mother and daughter of the Cao family's servants in Israel.

The Cao family is tantamount to monopolizing the cotton business for military supplies, which inevitably attracts the attention of others, and there are many people who deliberately spread rumors, and many of them are framed.

"Marshal Chen has always been selfless, so don't pay attention to other people's comments."

Chen Xuan didn't know whether Zhu Zhanchang really didn't understand or didn't care, that look of indifference made him a little anxious.

"His Royal Highness, people's words are terrifying. I am afraid that these comments will be passed on to His Royal Highness or His Majesty's ears, and it is not impossible for someone to deliberately frame them."

Zhu Zhanchang still looked like he didn't care: "It's alright, my father knows that I asked the Cao family to do it. If there is a discount to set you up, I will hold it."

Does the prince know?Chen Xuan's head was full of doubts, and he didn't know what the father and son were doing.

Zhu Zhanchang personally brewed a cup of tea for Chen Xuan: "Marshal Chen, if you sit up straight, you don't have to be afraid."

There are some mistakes a man can make, and some mistakes he can't.

But among the mistakes that men make, greed for money and lust should be regarded as a common problem, and it is best understood.

The spring was cold like water, softer than the harsh winter. The melted snow soaked every corner of the palace, and the sun still couldn't penetrate the cold. Zhu Zhanchang yawned and stretched.

"His Royal Highness got up early today." Chu Er brought a bowl of warm water, Zhu Zhanchang put it in his mouth and spit it out.

The long-legged little cook prepared clear porridge. Zhu Zhanchang liked clear porridge most in the morning.

Drinking a sip of hot porridge in the cold spring day is comfortable!

Some green onions and tender shoots have grown in the courtyard, and everything is looking good.

Xiaosheng held a large sword of Dongying in both hands: "His Royal Highness, someone from Ashikaga Yi sect sent this sword this morning. He said it was the sword of Yumura, the treasured sword of Dongying, and it was specially presented to His Highness."

Zhu Zhanchang took the knife and drew it out of its sheath. The Dongying knife was very different from the Daming knife. The Dongying knife was thin, and the blade of this knife still flickered coldly in the sun. It was a rare good knife.

The knife-making process of Dongying is largely influenced by the Tang knife. Their basic craftsmanship is definitely incomparable with that of Daming, but the maker of this knife is indeed superb.

After all, it was a gift for the emperor's grandson, so it was not good to give gold and silver, so he had to reluctantly send out his famous sword and ask to see Zhu Zhanchang.

The sword was returned to its sheath, and Zhu Zhanchang smiled slightly: "It seems that there is nothing to be squeezed, so let's just let Xiaosheng have someone to tell the envoys of Dongying, tonight Qinhuai River night cruise, help me pack a boat, a serious boat. "

Qin Huaihe has been very bleak recently because of the spies investigation, and his business is not easy to do, and he has to be harassed from time to time.

Formal wine and meat establishments are all fine. The shepherds are all registered and certified, and they earn hard money. Those who are less formal, or some are not registered, are not so good.

Seeing one catches the other, entering the prison is second only to entering the perverted master's room.

The Qing shepherds and the red shepherds have received fewer guests recently. They do not know what the imperial court is investigating, and everyone is in danger.

The days when the green and yellow are not connected, but suffer from a group of devout and beautiful pilgrims.

In order to entertain Zhu Zhanchang, the envoy of the Eastern Empire, he packed a cruise ship. Of course, it was not the kind that the second uncle took him to. At most, it was only a musician who played the qin.

There was a cruise ship on the Qinhuai River, and there were no less than twenty elite Jinyiwei standing on the boat, all to protect Zhu Zhanchang.

"Come on, sit down, three." Zhu Zhanchang greeted the three envoys to sit down.

Ashikaga Yoshio and others were timid and waited for Zhu Zhanyi to take a seat first, and then dared to sit down.

There was someone playing the piano behind the curtain, and the sound of the piano curled like a girl whispering in a clear and gentle manner.

"What are the three envoys looking for from me?" Zhu Zhanchang asked knowingly.

Ashikaga Yoshimi smiled and said, "Your Highness Fifth, at the New Year's banquet, you said that you would rent an island with us, Dongying."

"Yes, if I remember correctly, it should be arranged. A few days ago, they told me that they had found Your Excellency Ashikaga, but you have never met, and have never discussed the result. I don't know why?"

The old face blushed: "The wind was cold two days ago, I'm afraid it will infect other people."

"Oh, so that's the case. They also told me that the Dongying messenger avoided seeing it, which was rude."

"His Royal Highness Mingjian, I absolutely dare not wait."

Zhu Zhanchang said carelessly: "I definitely believe your Excellency, it's just that there are many gossips from others, and the taste changes after passing it on. It's better to discuss it early. When we leave Zhoushan Island, don't look at the place is not big, and it's close to Daming. Very, it will be convenient to come and go at that time, you say no."

"Yes, yes." Ashikaga Yoshikage had to bite the bullet and answer first.

"Your Excellency Dongying is going to lend that island?" Zhu Zhanchang continued to ask without giving him a chance to breathe.

The three looked at each other embarrassedly. Today, they came to Zhu Zhanchang to discuss the cancellation of the mutual lease of the island, but Zhu Zhanchang's performance would definitely offend the Fifth Highness if he said it directly. They will also have a bad relationship with Daming, after all, the head of the leased island was started by themselves.

Ashikaga Yoshikage thought of a set of words: "His Royal Highness, the matter of leasing the island will not be decided until I return to Dongying and report to His Majesty the Emperor. After all, I am just an envoy."

Zhu Zhanchang put the chopsticks on the table: "What? You have the right to rent it from us, but you don't have the right to rent it to us?"

"No, no, no, don't get me wrong, Fifth Highness, that's not what I meant, but I can't be the master, so I have to go back and report."

Zhu Zhanyi became annoyed unexpectedly: "Well, then, the two of you go back and ask more clearly, and your Excellency Ashikaga Yoshikage will stay in my Daming for a while, and go back when there is news."

The three of them expected that Zhu Zhanchang would not be able to let go easily. The identity of Ashikaga Yoshihide was very honorable in Dongying. In history, he would also be the sixth-generation general of the Muromachi Shogunate in the future, and he would stay in Daming alone. accepted.

"I'll wait for the two to stay," said the other two.

"Does it make any difference who stays? Is it to stay with me in Daming as a guest, not as a hostage? Could it be that Your Excellency Ashikaga wants to go back to Dongying and won't recognize this kind of thing? No, His Excellency Ashikaga Yoshikage will leave the two of you tomorrow. Set off and go back." Zhu Zhanchang said firmly.

After several attempts of persuasion to no avail, Ashikaga Yoshio was disheartened.

It is absolutely impossible to accept the exchange of islands in Dongying. If they really can't agree, the three of them will make preparations for old age and death.

It has to be said that the loyalty of the Eastern Ying people is still acceptable.

Seeing that the situation was almost over, Zhu Zhanchang sighed: "Hey."

"Why does Your Highness sigh?"

"It's not the will of our Great Emperor for Dongying."

"What's the intention?"

"The three of you know why we are willing to rent islands with you. It's a long way to go today, and it's very troublesome to go there, just to fulfill His Majesty's will."

Listening to the change of Zhu Zhanchang's words, the three of them alertly realized that there might be room for them, and the thoughts that had already died were rekindled.

"The Fifth Highness doesn't have to worry, you can tell the story. Although the three of us are ignorant and educated, many of us want to take multiple countermeasures."

"That's right." Zhu Zhanchang said after selling the pass: "My grandfather just wants to make all the neighboring countries around us get along with us in a friendly and harmonious way, and to allow students from other countries to come to us too. The Imperial Examination Examination in Daming, Jinshi who pass the examination can still be an official in our country.”

The eyes of the three of them flickered, and Ashikaga Yoshio hurriedly greeted them with a smile: "This is a good thing, His Majesty the Great Emperor is worthy of being His Majesty the Great Emperor, and he can think of the neighbors around him. There is no one before and no one to come after.

"It's a good thing, but there is a precedent for North Korean candidates, who passed the jinshi examination, and can't even speak the words of Daming, this is not for nothing? Therefore, His Majesty asked me to wait for me to go to a neighboring country to establish an embassy, ​​establish a school, and teach the culture of students. Entering the Daming Examination for Imperial Examination, this is the reason why we are willing to rent a small island with you."

"We also got the island to build a school. If you work hard, you will have to spend a lot of money."

Ashikaga Yoshitsune rolled his eyes, thinking he was very smart and said, "Your Highness, if that's the case, I have a solution."

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