Daming Jingtai: I am the eternal benevolent king

Chapter 214 Zhu Qizhen: Damn old guy, it’s over this time!

"Get up!"

Zhu Qiyu calmed down and said: "Passengers are told that the chief culprit of the Fei family in Ji'an Prefecture, Ling Chi, will be executed, and the accomplices will be executed. The rest will be demoted to military households and exiled to Rehe."

"Anyone with the surname Fei in Ji'an Prefecture is not allowed to stay in Jiangxi. They have to undergo labor reform in Rehe for three years. They have nothing to do with the case and can become civilians."

"Order Cao Tai to lead Xuan Ge's army out of Beijing and assist in the suppression of Jiangxi!"

The emperor was determined to dig out the civil servants' roots.

In addition to the intricate connections between civil servants, they also have extremely strong financial resources.

The sources of financial resources are, first, salt and second, maritime trade.

The court officials obviously wanted to stop it.

But the emperor's decision to transfer Fan Guang and Yu Kang back to Beijing showed that he was determined.

"All the natives cleared out of Lianzhou Prefecture and Leizhou Prefecture will be moved to the Hai'an Institute. I will build a land route from Xuwen to Qiongzhou Prefecture so that Qiongzhou Prefecture will no longer be an isolated island hanging offshore."

Zhu Qiyu's voice fell.

He met with strong opposition from the court officials.

Especially Geng Jiuchou, who was in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs: "Your Majesty, building roads across the sea costs a lot of money."

"Qiongzhou Prefecture is poor and has no foundation for becoming king and hegemon."

“What’s the use of building a road across the sea?”

Zhu Qiyu not only wanted to build a road connecting Xuwen to Qiongzhou Prefecture;

We also need to build roads to Penghu and Baozhoufu;

We also need to build the road from Rongcheng to North Korea;

We also need to build a road from Lushun to Dengzhoufu.

Let the island no longer stand alone.

If you have the ability, use the sand and loess from the northwest to fill up the Bohai Sea and create a province.

Fill out a passage from Xu Wen to Qiongzhou Prefecture, Rongcheng to North Korea, and North Korea to Japan.

"Your Majesty, what Geng Shangshu said is true."

"Qiongzhou Prefecture is very close to the mainland. It takes two hours to reach Haikou by boat from Hai'an."

"There is no need to spend a lot of money to build a land road."

"Your Majesty, this is too wasteful."

Hu Hui objected.

All the ministers in the cabinet opposed it.

Yu Qian said: "Is Your Majesty worried that Qiongzhou Mansion will escape the control of Ming Dynasty?"

"In fact, Your Majesty has nothing to worry about."

"Although Qiongzhou Prefecture is occupied by natives, it has always been attached to the Central Plains. Moreover, the local area is extremely poor, and there is no possibility of becoming king and hegemony."

"Our country spent a lot of money to build a land route, why not use this money to attack Annan!"

Yu Qian could only divert the emperor's attention.

The cost of reclamation from the sea is extremely high.

The key is that it's not cost-effective.

The Ming Dynasty was an agricultural country. The purpose of reclamation was to cultivate land. How much food could be produced from the soil in a year?

With this kind of money, it would be better to attack a country and annex Annan's territory. How cost-effective that would be.

The ministers looked sideways, no matter how they looked at Yu Qian, he looked like Zhao Gao!
That Zhao Gao who deceived the emperor and called a deer a horse!

The territory is so large, can it be defended?
Even if Emperor Jingtai can do it, what about the kings of future generations?

Can you please stop fussing!
Once the land under actual control is under control, wouldn’t it be nice to be a peaceful and wise king?

Do you have to cut off the roots of civil servants?
When the military attache comes to power, let’s see if the Ming Dynasty’s surname is Zhu!

"How many years does Xing Guogong think he can attack Annan?" Sure enough, Yu Qian's words successfully aroused the emperor's interest.

"Weichen thinks we can fight within ten years!"

Yu Qian didn't dare to talk too closely, fearing that the emperor would rush south without finishing the preparations in the north. This would be a sign of the country's demise, following Yang Guang's example.

"In 20 years, it will be fully Chineseized and Jiaozhi will be welcomed back into our arms!"

Yu Qian talked about the 30-year plan.

Zhu Qiyu shook his head: "Twenty years is too long. I'm afraid I won't see Jiaozhi return to the embrace of the Ming Dynasty."

"Jiaozhi, since the ancestor dragon, has been our Chinese territory!"

"Annan is a country thief who has invaded our Han territory!"

"Taizong took back Cochin, but the people of Cochin were assimilated by Annan!"

"I have long lost my Han style!"

"We, the Ming Dynasty, treat them as national officials, but they treat the Ming Dynasty like a villain!"

"Making Cochin out of the center."

"Just leave no one behind."

"I don't want Annan people, just immigrate from Han Dynasty."

"15 years!"

"I will occupy Annan within ten years, and clear Annan within five years!"

Zhu Qiyu formulated national policies.

Upon hearing that the emperor was not in a hurry and immediately marched south, the courtiers were relieved.

As for clearing out the Annamites, after all, it is not virtuous and should not be done.

But no one is trying to persuade me at the moment.

After all, by the time the emperor conquered Annan, it would already be ten years later, so let the future courtiers have a headache.

down toward.

Zhu Qiyu's eyes flashed: "Is Song Cheng still studying in the martial arts hall?"

"Back to your lord, yes." Feng Xiao said immediately.

"He ordered Song Cheng to enter the palace."

Song Cheng is the eldest son of Song Jie. He is tall and handsome, good at riding and shooting, and has courage and strategy. He is a natural-born general.

This is the general's evaluation.

Although there is suspicion of flattery, Song Cheng is indeed handsome and really talented.

In the martial arts hall, he ranked first in the monthly exams every time, far ahead.

The martial arts lecture hall is located on Taiye Pond. Song Cheng came very quickly. He was wearing short clothes and his body was covered with smelly sweat.

"I beg your majesty to forgive me for not practicing my appearance!" Song Cheng kowtowed.

"It's okay!"

Song Cheng has five long beards, a handsome face and a tall figure.

"I am covered in stinky sweat from training every day. If a man is always feminine, he cannot be considered a man!"

Zhu Qiyu smiled and said: "How have you been studying in the martial arts hall recently?"

"Your Majesty, I have learned a lot."

Zhu Qiyu talked to him as usual.

In terms of seniority, Zhu Qiyu is Song Cheng's uncle.

He accepted Song Ying's second daughter, Song Shuqing, as his chosen attendant.

Moreover, the Song family was already related by marriage to the emperor, so they had a close relationship.

"I want to form a government army and integrate the four guards of the government army. You will be the commander-in-chief!"

Zhu Qiyu returned to the topic: "From now on, the government army will be responsible for guarding the palace. I leave my safety to you. Can you do it?"

Song Cheng didn't expect that he would succeed his father and become the head guard again.

But this also shows that he is the emperor's confidant.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I will live up to Your Majesty's expectations!"

Song Cheng was a general, and he tried his best to show in the martial arts hall that he wanted to send troops to fight like Yu Kang and Li Jin.

However, after going round and round, he still became the head guard.

"I know that I feel a little wronged by letting you, a general, be my bodyguard."

"But when it comes to urgency, authority will follow."

"When there is a war next time, I will send you to fight."

Zhu Qiyu comforted Song Cheng.

"I thank Your Majesty for your kindness." Song Cheng kowtowed.

"You can ask Song Jun to help you."

Zhu Qiyu transferred Fan Guang and Yu Kang back. The former was to take charge of the Beijing camp, and the latter was to take charge of the Jiumen Admiral's Mansion.

Zhu Qiyu also announced that Chen Shao and Shen Huai would enter the palace.

He also ordered Xinning Bo Tanyou, Xinchang Bo Tangding, Fuchang Bo Fang Tongda, Yingcheng Bo Sun Jixian, Wucheng Bo Mengjun, Yongkang Hou Xu'an and others to join the Imperial Guard.

"According to the decree, Ma Ang was temporarily appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Works. Du Ming, a member of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs, was appointed as the left minister of the Ministry of Works. Peng Yi, the prefect of Shaoxing, was transferred back to Beijing and was temporarily appointed as the left minister of the Ministry of Works."

The Ministry of Works cannot remain empty.

Ma Ang is a member of Chen Xun, and he is very talented.

After sitting on the bench for several months, it’s time to activate it.

Du Ming was famous for his good judgment in Xing prison. Because his mother passed away and he was mourning at home, he was sent to the imperial court because of his love.

Peng Yi was even more powerful. He could control water, command troops, and govern the country. However, because there was no one in the court, he was repeatedly impeached, so he could not be reused.

Zhu Qiyu originally wanted to use Peng Shi.

After thinking about it, I might as well forget it and let Peng Shi help Shi Pu.

"Deputy Shandong envoy Tu Qian was transferred to temporarily serve as the right minister of the Ministry of Works."

Zhu Qiyu did not discuss it with anyone, and said directly: "Liu Guangheng and Xue Xilian will be added to the cabinet."

"Preach the decree!"

At this time, Chen Shao and Shen Huai arrived first.

"Shen Huai, how is the control of the Jinwu Army?" Zhu Qiyu asked.

"Return to Your Majesty, all the Jin Wu Army's hearts are with Your Majesty!" After so many setbacks, Shen Huai learned to be honest and attentive.

"How well do you control the horse-raising army?" Zhu Qiyu asked Chen Shao again.

Li Jin gave him a very good foundation.

"Your Majesty, the horse army is under control!"

Zhu Qiyu nodded: "I have transferred Fan Guang and Yu Kang back to the capital, and asked Song Cheng to form a government army, plus the Jinwu Army and the Yulin Army. The three armies will take turns to guard the palace!"

Chen Shao was stunned: "Your Majesty, what happened?"

"I'm not going to lie to you."

"A major case was discovered in Jiangxi, and everyone in the court advised me to settle the matter."

"I want to see whether this world belongs to me or to those landlords and rich people!"

Zhu Qiyu's eyes flickered: "So, the safety of this palace is very important."

To put it bluntly, it’s just competition.

Chen Shao crouched on the ground: "As long as the humble minister is here, the palace will be safe!"

"After Song Wei left Beijing, there was no one to take charge of the horse army. Do you have anyone to recommend?" Zhu Qiyu asked.

Chen Shao prostrated on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, why not send eunuchs from the palace to take charge of the army?"

"No, the rules are broken. Eunuchs can supervise the army, but they cannot command it." Zhu Qiyu was also on guard against eunuchs and could not repeat the mistakes of the Mid-Tang Dynasty.

Eunuchs can only be used to supervise the army and cannot directly control the army.

Zhu Qiyu has been building a triangular structure.

Honorable ministers are in charge of the army, civil servants are counselors in the military affairs, eunuchs supervise the army, factory guards assist in inspections, and the Military Discipline Department inspects military discipline.

strike a balance.

No matter how far the army goes, it is still controlled by the palace.

This is the strategy for long-term peace and stability.

Therefore, while he was suppressing civil servants, he was also promoting civil servants;

Promote honorable ministers, but suppress honorable ministers;
Reuse eunuchs, but do not give them absolute authority.

It's all about balance.

"Your Majesty, why not use Mao Quan." Chen Shao came up with a trick.

Mao Quan is Mao Zhong's eldest son.

Zhu Qiyu adopted Mao Zhong's daughter, and Mao Quan became the emperor's uncle and a relative.

Moreover, Mao Quan dared to fight, but his commanding ability was average, so he was considered brave but not resourceful.

Currently he is also studying in the martial arts hall.

Mao Zhong went to war outside the Great Wall and took his nephew Mao Hai with him.

It's not that Mao Zhong is partial, but that Mao Hai is better than Mao Quan.

"But Mao Quan is only a hundred households, how can he be the general soldier? I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince the public."

Zhu Qiyu felt that Mao Quan could be used.

Chen Shao smiled and said: "Your Majesty can appoint Anyuanhou (Liu Pu) as the commander-in-chief and Mao Quan as the deputy commander-in-chief, while Anyuanhou will still teach in the martial arts hall."

Zhu Qiyu laughed: "As you said, let Liu Pu be the commander-in-chief, and let Mao Quan, Mao Jian and Mao Kai control the bodyguard army."

Mao Zhen is Mao Zhong's second son, and Mao Kai is Mao Quan's eldest son and Mao Zhong's eldest grandson.

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Zhu Qiyu didn't realize that Chen Shao also had a brain.

"Chen Shao, if you have time, go to the martial arts hall to teach and teach those young boys."

Zhu Qiyu said with a smile: "I asked your two nieces to take a look at Li Wei and Shen Lan from a distance. The imperial concubine said that they were satisfied. Pick a good and auspicious day and settle the marriage."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"

Chen Shao and Shen Huai knelt down to thank them.

It can be seen that the emperor pays more attention to his daughter's family's thoughts.

As for whether Li Wei and Shen Lijing are willing or dare to do so?Big mouth slaps you both!A wonderful wife has been sent to you from heaven. She is so beautiful to you both.

And the imperial edict was sent to Guangdong.

Ou Xin was stunned. He was demoted to a commoner, as he deserved.

But the emperor's secret order to him only had two words: "Mianzhi".

Zhu pen imperial review, encourage it.

"Jian is in the emperor's heart, this is Jane in the emperor's heart!" He Wei was envious and jealous.

"Brother He, what does your Majesty mean?" Ou Xin was a little unsure.

Although he was questioned.

But he still led the army with Dai Zui, which shows that the emperor helped Ou Xin to prevent all disasters. It can be said that Jane is in the emperor's heart.

Ou Xin placed the secret letter on the case and bowed respectfully: "I, Ou Xin, will live up to the holy hope!"

As long as you continue to lead the troops, won't you get all the credit?
Hewei knew that he was jealous because Ou Xin relied on his true ability.

"Brother Ou, I'm afraid Your Majesty has a deeper meaning." He Wei wanted to hug Ou Xin's thigh tightly.

"Say it!"

Ou Xin was far away in Guangdong and could not guess the emperor's thoughts.

Moreover, he is a military attaché.

Not good at guessing His Majesty's thoughts.

"Xinyi County magistrate is so useless, I'm afraid the entire Guangdong officialdom is so decadent."

"Your Majesty must be determined to rectify the officialdom in Guangdong."

"And you dare to fight and kill, so His Majesty intends to use you to rectify the officialdom."

Hewei made a bold guess.

Ou Xin was shocked: "How is that possible? I am a military attache, how can I keep the officialdom in order? Isn't it going to be a mess?"

"But how many people in the court dare to tell the truth?" He Wei asked back.

The emperor is not using his identity.

But the courage to tell the truth.

It would be so sad if one day there was not even one person in the world who dared to tell the truth.

Ou Xin's eyes flashed, this is another way to become a knight.

He is a military attache, and as long as he has the emperor's support, he is not afraid of offending civilian officials!

"Brother He, how do you think a brother should write to His Majesty?" Ou Xin asked again.

"No writing, no talking, just doing."

Hewei analyzed: "Since it is a secret decree, His Majesty certainly does not want to make it public."

Ou Xin nodded.

His eyes were fierce: "Turn around and go to Zhaoqing Mansion!"

I’ll go to Guangzhou for a walk!
And at this time.

More than a dozen warships crossed the Lingding Ocean and bombarded Xiangshan.

Liu Zhenhai is building ships in Guanghaiwei.

When I got the news, it was already the third day of shelling.

After bombarding Xiangshan, this fleet rushed straight into Hutou Pass, where it was intercepted by Ming warships.

After an artillery battle, more than twenty Ming warships were sunk.

The enemy only lost one ship.

Liu Zhenhai was immediately furious after hearing the news and led more than twenty new warships Yang Fan back.

A new type of warship was created by combining the advantages of the Fo Langji warship and the Ming warship.

Currently, hundreds of such warships are under construction at Guanghai Shipyard.

Zhu Yong led 5000 men and was stationed at the shipyard to take charge of defense.

Arrive at Lingdingyang.

It was confirmed that this enemy warship was a French warship.

It was immediately clear that revenge was coming!
This fleet could not break through the artillery at Hutou Pass, so it shelled Fuyong, Saixiang, Tuen Mun and other places without landing.

"Crash! Crash!"

Liu Zhenhai was in command on the boat.

The naval battle tactics of the Ming Dynasty are very simple. Big ships are better than small ships, big guns are better than small guns, many ships are better than few ships, and many guns are better than few guns.

It is to use a large ship to directly hit the opponent and sink the opponent's ship;

If there are no large ships, it is necessary to form a numerical advantage, surround the opponent, and use firearms to attack as much as possible.

This tactic is actually Jiang Zhan, which is used in naval battles and is limited to offshore naval battles.

Liu Zhenhai's new warships were stronger and more numerous than the Franco warships. They all spread out, formed a semicircle, and collided directly with them.

boom!
The warship on the opposite side fired a heavy cannon, which happened to hit Liu Zhenhai's boat.

"Don't panic, bump!"

Liu Zhenhai remained calm in the face of danger and raised flags to have all the warships coordinate.

The Folang warship fired continuously.

Bang!
Nearly forty warships collided together, a spectacular scene.

The navy of the Ming Dynasty carried swords and guns and started a boarding battle.

The sound of cannons and cannons continued one after another.

Liu Zhenhai saw warships sinking one after another, and the water was dyed red with blood.

"Don't take a step back!"

Liu Zhenhai roared: "This is the first battle of the Guangdong Navy! No defeat allowed! After victory, the entire army will be rewarded with one tael of silver!"

"It's not a big deal if you die in battle, the court will take care of your wives, children, and children!"

"Your son will take over your position!"

"This is Your Majesty's kindness!"

"No one is allowed to take a step back!"

"Kill!"

Liu Zhenhai roared.

The Ming army did not retreat even a step and attacked the warship of the Fo Langji people.

Because the Ming army had many soldiers and warships, several Folangji warships saw that the situation was not good and had already fled.

The battle is coming to an end.

Liu Zhenhai showed a look of pain on his face.

It brought 27 warships, 12 were sunk, 7 were severely damaged, 3 were moderately damaged, and the navy of 2200 people was lost more than [-] people.

The enemy only had 16 warships, 5 escaped, and the total number of troops did not exceed 300.

But the Ming army was defeated.

The losses on the shore are even more difficult to estimate.

Nearly ten thousand civilians were injured by artillery fire, thousands of houses were burned, and hundreds of officers and soldiers were killed, resulting in heavy losses.

"Admiral, why not drive out all the barbarians in Guangzhou! Don't allow the barbarians to dock!" Qiao Yuansong, the eunuch of the City Shipping Department, suggested in a low voice.

"This Folangji is so powerful. If we keep seclusion in the country, we will bombard the capital next time!"

"Can we afford the responsibility?"

Liu Zhenhai scolded: "Don't talk nonsense in the future, let alone have such thoughts!"

"Your Majesty's heart is in the world, don't say such extremely cowardly words!"

"Qiao Yuansong, I want to ask you, but how did this fleet break through the coastal artillery?"

It stands to reason that even if a barbarian ship breaks through the defense line, it should be reported to Guangzhou to make preparations.

This time the Ming army was completely caught off guard.

If the officers and soldiers at Hutou Pass were not brave and fearless of death, I don’t know how Guangzhou would have been beaten!

"Sir, there is no news from Zhuhai Guard." Qiao Yuansong replied.

"Go and call the commander of Zhuhai Guard Station!"

Liu Zhenhai ordered the ship to enter the harbor.

He took a ride to Shibosi and wrote a secret note to the capital at the same time.

Zhu Qiyu received Liu Zhenhai's report.

"Is the Ming Navy so weak? The Zhuhai Guards don't even know when enemy ships are entering the harbor! What's the use of keeping them?"

"Pass an edict that the position of commander of the Zhuhai Guards will be revoked, and the whole family will be moved to the frontier of Jilin!"

"All the Zhuhai Guards are demoted to common people and are not allowed to serve as officials!"

Zhu Qiyu's eyes were sharp: "I sent an order to Liu Zhenhai to build a fort on the small island at the mouth of Lingding Yangtze River. If enemy soldiers enter the country, he should stop being an admiral and eunuch and go back to the palace to deliver the tribute bucket!"

"Five thousand navy, beaten like this bear!"

"Send the message again, and the whole government and the public will look for me to see who can fight on the water and go to Guangdong to serve as the commander-in-chief!"

"What does Weng Xin do for a living? Three years of fine, and a month of shut-in to think about it!"

When Zhu Qiyu was furious.

All the important ministers of the cabinet were summoned to see him.

"Look, this is the battle our Ming Navy fought! It embarrassed Emperor Yongle!" Zhu Qiyu threw the secret memorial over.

Yu Qian picked it up and saw that the battle was won, but when he saw the battle damage and results, he couldn't help but feel dizzy: "120 people were killed and 21 were captured. Our army suffered 2200 battle losses and tens of thousands of people were affected?"

In fact, the results are pretty good.

After all, Japanese pirates invaded the seaside every year, and all the people on the seaside suffered. How could they say they were victorious this time?

Usually the Japanese pirates burned, killed and looted on the shore, and the Ming army did not dare to interfere.

Those who didn't run away were all brave men.This eunuch Liu Zhenhai has something special.

"This is a battle fought in the Lingding Ocean. If it weren't for the bravery of the officers and soldiers at Hutou Pass, the Folangji warships would have bombarded Guangzhou!"

"Will we bombard the capital next time?"

"what?"

Zhu Qiyu was furious: "Tell me, where should I put my face?"

"Here comes the Heavenly Kingdom!"

"I think it's shit!"

"This battle was so ugly that I was too embarrassed to bring it up to the court. I didn't even dare to open the Ancestral Temple to tell my ancestors. Emperor Taizong knew about it and had to slap me in the face!"

The courtiers understood somewhat.

In fact, this battle was fought really well. The officers and soldiers at Hutou Pass fought bravely to take the lead. Liu Zhenhai fought a remarkable naval battle. Although the losses were relatively large, it was a victory.

Liu Zhenhai should have been commended.

However, the emperor scolded Liu Zhenhai until he was furious.

This is sending a signal, waiting for the Japanese pirates to invade, and whoever loses the battle in the coastal areas of Jiangsu and Zhejiang will probably be executed!

The emperor wants to take this opportunity to win over the hearts of the Southern Zhili and Fujian and Zhejiang Guards.

Moreover, the emperor also wanted to take the opportunity to expand naval power.

"I have been waiting for ten thousand deaths, please calm down your Majesty!" The courtiers kowtowed.

"I can't hold back my anger!"

"In my entire life, I have never suffered such a big loss!"

"I will tolerate being bullied by Wala and Tatar!"

"The Folangji Kingdom, a small country, crossed thousands of miles of ocean to attack our country, but our country was completely helpless."

"I can't swallow this breath!"

Zhu Qiyu's acting skills are really the best actor.

Japanese pirates have been bullying you for hundreds of years, what the hell are you talking about?

When did the Japanese pirates not loot the people at the seaside? Did you listen?

The guard station was watching from the side, watching the Japanese pirates burning, killing and looting. How could the court not cover it up?
"Does Your Majesty want to expand the navy?" Hu Hu could only give the emperor the steps.

"Shouldn't it be expanded?" Zhu Qiyu asked.

"The old minister thinks it should be expanded." What can Hu Xi say?The emperor had finished plundering Jiangxi, and there would definitely be no shortage of money.

If the money cannot be spent, what kind of trouble might the emperor cause?

“Not only must we expand, but we must expand greatly!”

Wang Hong said loudly: "I think the entire Guangdong Army should be converted into a navy."

I like to hear this.

"But Your Majesty, if you have a navy, you must have warships. If you don't have enough warships, it will be useless no matter how much navy you recruit." Wang Hong changed the topic.

"Does Wang Qing mean that Duoduo will build a shipyard?" Zhu Qiyu pretended not to understand.

Is this what Lao Chen means?

This is an irony, can't your Majesty understand it?
"Your Majesty, even if we build thousands of warships, we still need to equip them with a large number of firearms..." Wang Hong said again.

"It doesn't matter, the Ordnance Bureau produces it day and night, and we can produce any number." Zhu Qiyu was determined to develop the navy.

Wang Hong was at a loss for words: "Your Majesty, we are prosperous today. Will the court be as prosperous in a few years?"

“There are so many leeks that we can’t cut them all.”

Zhu Qiyu was too lazy to talk in circles: "The navy must be built in large numbers, warships must be built in large numbers, and more artillery must be built."

"The Fo Langji people came to my door. I don't have the habit of being a coward!"

"It's not rude to come and go!"

"I will also send a fleet to destroy the country of Folangji!"

"What do you think, gentlemen?"

The officials were dumbfounded.

Are you Cixi the Great?

In a flash, everyone understood that this was nothing more than an excuse.

Folangji is tens of thousands of miles away from the Ming Dynasty. Even Zheng He's treasure ships would have difficulty sailing that far. Why should we attack others?
It's nothing more than an excuse to vigorously develop the navy.

You can put it bluntly, who are you kidding by going in such a big circle?
"The decree is passed that the Guangdong Army will be changed to the Guangdong Navy, with an actual strength of 5, all of whom will be part of the navy."

"I require every navy to be able to fight naval battles, to be brave and fearless of death, to strive for the lead, and not to take a step back!"

"The Navy will give you an extra military salary, and give you an extra twenty coppers a month!"

As soon as he said this, he aroused opposition from the courtiers.

Military salaries cost so much. If the court can afford it now, how will it be afforded in the future?

Zhu Qiyu was too lazy to pay attention to them and continued:

"Guangdong and Guangxi supervise the construction of shipyards and build new types of sea-going ships. I will give Guangdong three years to build tens of thousands of sea-going ships!"

"Three years later, I want to see if Fo Langji still dares to provoke in the offshore waters of the Ming Dynasty?"

"Ten years from now, I will have [-] warships to conquer Folangji for me!"

"I will trample on this country, destroy its people, and capture its king!"

"Escort him to the capital and kneel before me!"

The courtier's expression changed.

Is this a sword-pointing machine?
Or the sword is pointed at maritime merchants!
There are tens of thousands of warships, larger than Zheng He's fleet. This is definitely not against Fo Langji, but against maritime merchants!

And the emperor said three years.

But with his eagerness, he will definitely supervise the construction of sea-going ships all over the country.

For example, Shandong and Liaoning must have large-scale sea-going ships under construction in secret.

After Jiangxi is calmed down, will Jiangxi also build it?

and.

The emperor kept transporting lumber from the south to the north. How much lumber would there be in it that could be used to build sea ships?
Nobody knows!
Nowadays, there is a lot of business between the north and the south, and everything can be done to make money.

As a result, Hubei became a transit point for transportation from south to north, and the commerce of Wuchang Prefecture and Xiangyang Prefecture became extremely developed.

Especially the wood from Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi is transported day and night.

It's impossible to calculate how many people here can build ships.

but.

A thoughtful person can calculate it through the data.

What is the material?The technique of filling the gaps in the hull planks is called caulking, and the special filling material is called caulking.

The cooking technology was very mature as early as the Sui Dynasty.

By the Ming Dynasty, the simplest version was made with tung oil and lime.

There are also some that add shredded hemp, and some that add shell powder, there are all kinds of them.

The material is used to ensure the watertightness of the boat. It can also seal nail holes and other small holes and gaps in the hull to prevent the nails from rusting.

The core is tung oil.

Tung oil is not produced in coastal areas.

Generally, tung oil produced in Yunnan, Guizhou, Hunan and Hubei is used.

Nowadays, tung oil from Yunnan and Guizhou is used and bought from the natives. This is also the exclusive source of income for Yunnan and Guizhou toasts.

Therefore, through the sales volume of tung oil, we can calculate how many ships the emperor built.

Shipbuilding must be equipped with firearms.

You can also use the amount of saltpeter used by the Ordnance Bureau to calculate how many artillery pieces the emperor wants to build.

It can also be calculated by the carriage and horses transporting artillery.

"Your Majesty, where does the money come from?" Wang Hong could only ask.

"I will leave from Jiangxi."

Zhu Qiyu originally wanted to use the Songjiang Shipyard in Southern Zhili, but the Jiangnan gentry was the main component of maritime merchants, and the shipyard could not be placed under their noses.

He was wondering if the shipyard could be placed in Dongting Lake or Poyang Lake?

I'm afraid it won't work either.

The sea-going ship is too big and cannot be transported into the sea during the dry season of the Yangtze River.

Still have to think about it.

"You guys recommend generals who are good at water warfare to be in charge of my navy!"

Finish this matter.

Xue Xilian reported happily: "Your Majesty, the corn in Wei Chen's house has already borne fruit."

Mentioning the Three Treasures, Zhu Qiyu smiled: "Everything in the palace has matured, and the Three Treasures have produced fruits."

"But I'm not willing to eat it."

"Save it for next year as seeds."

"Speaking of Folangji, do you think this Folangji people are full of three treasures of corn?"

Zhu Qiyu asked, are all the carrying poles in the emperor's house gold?
"Your Majesty, how could a small country like Folangji have such great strength?"

Hu Hui is good at reasoning: "I believe that the output of these three treasures should be extremely high. The Folangji people do not have a kingdom or a province, but they have such a powerful force, so they must have a high output of the three treasures."

All the important ministers agreed.

"Your Majesty, can our country open the land Silk Road and send envoys to Folangji?" Ye Sheng said suddenly.

The Maritime Silk Road will definitely be blocked due to pirate attacks.

"It's difficult. Guochao hasn't been to the Western Regions for too long, and I don't know what the situation is like in the Western Regions now?"

"This year our government has sent envoys to garrison Hami and Turpan."

"Judging from the news reports, Turpan doesn't know much about the situation in the Western Regions."

Hu Hui smiled bitterly: "It will be difficult for us to follow the Maritime Silk Road again."

Speaking of the brothers Hami and Turpan.

Zhu Qiyu suddenly laughed: "Kou Shen gave me this memorial, but he actually wanted to coerce Hami to give up the West Sea."

"Oh?"

Speaking of the situation in the west, the atmosphere in Yangxin Hall was relaxed.

Hu Xi stroked his beard and smiled: "This Kou Wenyuan is eager to perform meritorious service. After Walasi left, Hami and Turpan completely lost their protective umbrella."

"The previous King Hami died in Xuanzang, and his younger brother Pulege succeeded to the throne."

"But in fact, the power is still in the hands of his mother, Nu Wen Da Shi Li."

"Your Majesty, why don't we return King Hami's body to Zhao in perfect condition and let Hami build a city for our country?"

"Winter is coming soon in the Northwest."

"Gansu is desolate and lacks everything."

"It will be extremely difficult for them to quickly occupy the West China Sea."

"How about we borrow Hami's national strength."

"Let King Hami repair the city for us and repair the city along the entire West Sea."

"If there are any foreigners near the West Sea who are disobedient, Kou Wenyuan will send troops to strangle them."

"In this way, we will not waste national resources on repairing Xihai City, but we will also be able to use up Hami's energy and let Hami make wedding clothes for my Ming Dynasty!"

Hu Yi said eloquently.

"The old lady's plan is very clever."

"The new king of Hami sends a memorial every day, asking for my canonization."

"I won't allow it for a long time."

"Just in time, let's take this opportunity to consume Hami's national power."

Zhu Qiyu smiled and said: "Just do as the old master said!"

"The materials for building the city are from the Ming Dynasty. I only need Hami to provide the manpower and food."

"Your Majesty is wise!" the courtier laughed.

"Your Majesty, do you think these three treasures of corn can be grown in Wushuang?" Yu Qian suddenly asked.

He didn't ask Dosi.

If it can be grown in the northwest, Duosi should be fine.

"What does Duke Xing mean?" Zhu Qiyu didn't know either.

"If Wushen can cultivate the three treasures, then Wushen will not dare to become Xuanweisi!" Yu Qian saw it most clearly.

To completely control the grasslands, force alone is not enough.

Lamaism must be borrowed.

"If it can be grown in Liaoning, it should be possible to grow it in Wushuang." Hu Ming has never been to Wushuang.

None of the courtiers have been there.

Yu Qian murmured to himself: "With the Three Treasures, Wushen can completely become the territory of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Why did Duke Xing say that?" Zhu Qiyu was surprised.

"Your Majesty, Wushen has a vast territory and is sparsely populated. It is also surrounded by high mountains and has a small population."

"You ordered the various pacification departments in Sichuan to go to the plateau to train troops, isn't it because you want to take actual control of this place?"

"If the Three Treasures can sow seeds on the plateau, Wushen will never be able to escape the Ming Dynasty."

What Yu Qian means is, with one hand is food, and with the other is a strong army.

Apart from its geographical advantage, Wusheng has no other advantages.

But if Zhu Qiyu wants to control body poison, then he must control Wushen.

"I can't wait for the Three Treasures."

And in Mobei Palace.

Zhou Neng knelt in front of Zhu Qizhen and cried non-stop.

His whole face was red.

Beaten by Zhu Qizhen.

"Don't cry!"

Zhu Qizhen was furious.

That loser can really torture him.

Let his father-in-law take turns crying and begging him, while that damn eunuch Xu Gan acts as an audience at the entrance of the palace.

Look at his jokes!
Then go to the palace to report it, tell that useless person, and let that useless person laugh at me!Let everyone in the world laugh at me!Let the history books laugh at me!

Zhou Neng brought his two sons, Zhou Shou and Zhou Yu.

Choking and crying.

"Can you stop crying! Stop crying!"

Zhu Qizhen yelled like crazy: "Don't my words work? Just because your grandson is the prince, don't you take my words to heart?"

"Wei Chen doesn't dare, Wei Chen doesn't dare!" Zhou Neng quickly put away his tears.

But he cautiously glanced at Xu Gan standing at the door.

Tears came out again!

Bang!
Zhu Qizhen kicked Zhou Neng in the heart like crazy. Zhou Neng fell immediately in response. He did not dare to scream or let his son help him up.

Just sobbed quietly.

Zhu Qizhen kicked him again, several times, and felt his blood surge up.

Oh oh oh!
"Don't cry, don't cry!"

Zhu Qizhen felt hot and angry all over his body.

I actually felt a sweetness in my throat.

It’s been thirteen days!

More than a dozen of his father-in-laws came to his ears every day and cried, making his head grow heavy from crying!

That damn eunuch was watching the fun at the door.

This king’s head is about to explode!
"Get out, get out!"

Zhu Qizhen couldn't bear it anymore.

Whenever you open your eyes, someone is crying.

He felt sad too!

He is the emperor!
Now he has been a prisoner for eight years!
Which grievance is greater, yours or mine?
Zhu Qizhen stormed out of the hall angrily, only to see all the concubines and children kneeling at the door.

I felt weak at first.

But he heard faint sobbing again, and anger instantly filled his entire chest: "No one is allowed to cry! Anyone who dares to cry, I will kill him!"

Clap!

A knife was thrown to the ground.

Zhu Qizhen slowly looked at Xu Gan.

Xu Gan was kneeling on the ground, lowering his head and smiling.

"You think I am the king and dare not kill you?" Zhu Qizhen knew that all this was caused by this damn eunuch.

Xu Gan raised his head and said, "Please King Mobei execute this slave!"

"you!"

Zhu Qizhen jumped in anger.

Can it be killed?
If he dares to kill Xu Gan, that useless man will torture him to death!
It's really not worth exchanging the eunuch's life for your own.

Zhou Neng crawled out of the palace and said, "King Mobei is angry. If you want to kill him, just kill his ministers!"

His title hasn't changed yet.

When you claim to be a minor minister, you can only deal with the emperor.

"Are you really my king and dare not kill you?"

Zhu Qizhen discovered that Zhou Neng was still crying.

Zhou Shou and Zhou Yu were also crying.

Mrs. Zhou was also crying.

My son Zhu Jianze is crying too!

"Okay, you are really a family! You are connected by blood!"

Zhu Qizhen was furious: "You don't even listen to me, do you?"

Clang!

He directly pulled out the knife.

He looked at Zhou Neng fiercely.

"My lord, if you want to kill me, just kill me!" Mrs. Zhou crawled over quickly.

"roll!"

Zhu Qizhen kicked her away.

Putting the knife on Zhou Neng's neck: "Do you really think that I dare not kill you?"

Zhou Neng wanted to beg for mercy.

But his eyes were aimed at Xu Gan.

Xu Gan looks at his eyes, his nose and his heart, and things have nothing to do with him.

"My lord..."

Zhou Neng's words of begging for mercy came to an abrupt end.

Because Xu Gansen looked over with cold eyes.

Zhou Neng was stunned and swallowed the words that came to his lips.

"you!"

Zhu Qizhen felt strong disrespect!
Zhou Neng was afraid of Xu Gan, but not afraid of him.

Afraid of a eunuch, not a prince!
This is deliberately angering Zhu Qizhen.

"Then go to die!"

Zhu Qizhen raised the blade high and was about to chop it down.

"Please spare someone from Mobei King's sword!" Xu Gan's gloomy voice sounded.

Zhu Qizhen took advantage of the situation and wanted to chop.

Xu Gan stopped talking and just looked at him with a strange smile.

Clap!

The waist knife was thrown to the ground, and Zhu Qizhen walked into the bedroom angrily, his chest about to explode with anger, so what?He still has to endure it!

Zhou Neng was so frightened that he became incontinent.

"Thank you, sir, for saving my life!" Zhou Neng handed over to Xu Gan.

Xu Gan smiled at him and said: "Continue."

"Woooooo!"

Zhou Neng burst into tears.

Afraid that Zhu Qizhen could not hear clearly, he climbed into the bedroom and cried endlessly at the door of the bedroom.

"I won't listen, I won't listen!"

Zhu Qizhen told himself repeatedly that he could not hear or hear.

but.

The cry followed him like a shadow, making him unable to close his eyes.

Suddenly, a vicious smile appeared on his lips.

He rolled over.

He picked up the tea bowl, walked out of the dormitory, grabbed a handful of soil, put it into the tea bowl, brought it in, and handed it to Zhou Neng: "Eat what this king gives you."

"Ah?" Zhou Neng was confused when he saw the soil in the bowl.

He still cries.

"I want you to eat it!" Zhu Qizhen's eyes were cold.

He still cries!

But Zhu Qizhen grabbed his hair and pressed the mouth of the bowl to his mouth: "I asked you to eat it! I'm deaf!"

He pressed Zhou Neng's mouth hard.

There was a bowl rim mark on Zhou Neng's face, which was purple and blue.

The other wives of King Mobei all looked at Mrs. Zhou meaningfully.

Mrs. Zhou watched her biological father being tortured, holding her son and sobbing helplessly.

Although it is said that when you marry, you follow your husband.

But in the palace, support from relatives is also needed.

When King Mobei seized the throne, his father also contributed a lot, but what did he get now?

Got endless humiliation!

"Eat! Eat! I let you eat!" Zhu Qizhen poured it into his mouth.

Zhou Neng suddenly stopped struggling.

Like suffocating.

When Zhu Qizhen was having a seizure, Zhou Neng's body had already begun to shake, and he was about to die.

"Your Highness, spare your life!"

Zhou Shou and Zhou Yu didn't dare to stop him.

The key is that his father seems to be really dying.

Zhu Qizhen also felt it, with an expression of relief on his face, damn old thing, it's over this time!

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