Nuclear Warlord

Chapter 329 Lifting the Forbidden Sea Policy (Fourth Change)

Soon the matter spread in the capital.

Under his deliberate arrangement, the whole process of extorting Japanese pirates in his iron-clad warship was also widely known.

After dinner in the streets and alleys, people are talking about it everywhere.

"It's unbelievable, this is so silent, His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince actually built an iron-clad warship, I can't even imagine what it would be like!"

"That must be incredible! Haven't you heard that it uses a steam engine as power, and it doesn't need sails, let alone paddles, and the speed is amazing!"

"It's unbelievable that the Japanese warship was smashed directly, how strong this ship is!"

"What is this? The most outrageous thing is that His Highness actually blackmailed the pirates with five iron-clad warships. If I hadn't seen the real money, I wouldn't have believed it!"

"Isn't that right? I guess the Japanese pirates were also taken aback by His Royal Highness Ninth Prince's strong boats and guns. They are afraid that we will start a national war against them in a fit of anger."

"Who would have thought that the Japanese pirates who have always dominated the sea are now so vulnerable!"

"It's all thanks to His Highness the Ninth Prince!"

"..."

After resting for a day, Li Changfeng went to the palace to meet Emperor Qianwu the next day.

Emperor Qianwu smiled all over his face: "God of Wealth, Daqian, you are finally back. I heard that this trip is not small."

He was in a very good mood.

When Li Changfeng went to war, he was often criticized for using the artillery battalion, the musket battalion and the air force for private use. As an emperor, he also suffered a certain amount of pressure.

He originally wanted to wait for Li Changfeng to make a point after he returned to Beijing, so that Li Changfeng could show some money to silence everyone.

Who would have thought that once Li Changfeng entered the capital, he sent 100 million taels of silver to the household department in a very high-profile way, making it known to everyone in the capital and giving him a bad face.

One million taels of silver is enough to enrich the current state treasury, which is stretched to the limit.

Li Changfeng casually cupped his hands as a greeting, sat opposite Emperor Ganwu and said with a smile, "It's not bad, those Japanese pirates who bully the weak and fear the hard will be scared away."

Emperor Ganwu leaned forward, curiously said: "What's going on, let's talk about it carefully."

Next, Li Changfeng described the process in detail.

Finally, Li Changfeng said: "Father, the ammunition consumed along the way is actually less than 1000 taels in total. Do you know why my son-in-law took out 50 taels as military expenses in such a high-profile way?"

Emperor Ganwu pondered for a moment and then said: "Do you want to take the opportunity to lift the sea ban policy?"

In fact, after Emperor Qianwu learned that Li Changfeng had started building ships last year, the two had discussed this matter in the imperial study, and Emperor Qianwu agreed to lift the sea ban policy at that time.

He later discussed the matter with the most important officials in the court, but all the courtiers objected, because the naval power of Dagan was too weak to protect the coastline.

At that time, the ship had not yet been built, so Emperor Qianwu put the matter on hold, and Li Changfeng didn't urge him, but he was always thinking about it.

This time, the steam-powered ironclad warship was successfully manufactured, and he went to collect the bill in person. The reason for making such a big noise was to create momentum for the lifting of the sea ban policy.

With such a powerful navy, what else do you need to be afraid of?
Li Changfeng nodded: "That's right."

"There will definitely be no surprises when the sea ban policy is lifted at this time." Speaking of this, Emperor Qianwu showed a helpless look: "It's just that your iron-clad warship belongs to you personally, and the Dagan Navy may not be able to buy it for the time being."

After finishing speaking, Emperor Qianwu looked at Li Changfeng expectantly.

Li Changfeng showed a look of vigilance: "Father, the iron-clad warship has cost my ministers a lot of money. You must distinguish between public and private, and play their tricks. If you want it, you can buy it with money!"

Emperor Qianwu was a little angry: "Isn't there not so much money in the treasury of Dagan now?"

Li Changfeng refused to give an inch: "Then wait until we have money!"

Seeing that Emperor Ganwu's face was even more ugly, Li Changfeng quickly added: "Father, don't worry, although the ship does not belong to Dagan, there are things that my ministers are absolutely duty-bound to do. Isn't it just a matter of your words?"

Now Emperor Qianwu finally looked a little better.

Li Changfeng said again: "Father, you have to hurry up and cancel the sea ban policy, so that my son can quickly earn money for the treasury, and you can save some money, right?"

Emperor Ganwu suddenly became interested: "Oh? How do you say this?"

Next, Li Changfeng introduced the seafood in detail.

Emperor Qianwu traveled all over the world, and he really didn't know that many seafood were edible. After Li Changfeng's introduction, he also understood what he meant.

The development of the fishing industry can not only increase the income of the coastal people, but also increase the tax revenue, which can indeed make money for Dagan.

Emperor Qianwu was in a better mood.

In the early morning of the next day, Emperor Qianwu proposed to lift the sea ban policy in the early court, and there were still conservative ministers in the court who stood up to express their opposition.

"Your Majesty, the sea ban policy has existed since ancient times, how can it be easily abolished?"

"That's right, there are too many thieves at sea. If I dare the people to go fishing at sea, they will be robbed. The gain outweighs the loss!"

"There are more people living by the sea, and more pirates will be attracted. It will be very troublesome to move back in the future!"

"Think twice, Your Majesty!"

"..."

Before Emperor Ganwu could speak, Ye Qingcang stood up, pointed at several ministers who opposed him, and cursed.

"It's ridiculous! Don't you know that His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince built a steam-powered iron-clad warship?"

"His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince used five iron-clad warships to force the Japanese pirates to beg for full compensation for silver taels, haven't you heard about it?"

"I've got an iron-clad warship, why do I still need to be afraid of mere pirates?"

As soon as the words were finished, Chen Dingyuan, the Minister of the Household Department who had just received 100 million taels of silver from Li Changfeng, also stood up.

"Old General Ye Qing is right. Now that we have the iron-clad warships of His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince, what do we need to be afraid of? Besides, the sea is rich in products, which can not only provide an additional source of income for the coastal people, but also increase tax revenue. , why not do it?"

The old prime minister, Feng Quji, also stood up and expressed his opinion: "His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince once said to the old minister, one must know how to keep pace with the times and not be too conservative. The old minister also thinks that it is time to lift the outdated sea ban policy."

These three people all have a pivotal position in the court. Once they made a statement, the other ministers stopped opposing and expressed their approval.

In this way, the sea ban policy was canceled very smoothly.

After Li Changfeng heard the news from the palace, he immediately sent someone to send a message to Zhou Jianbo, and at the same time sent several ice-making technicians to accompany him.

Although it is now late autumn and the weather in Beijing has turned cold, it is still hot in the south. It is impossible to transport seafood without ice to keep it fresh.

After arranging this matter, Li Changfeng called together the leaders of Diandude, Beer and BBQ City, and Hudilao, and asked them to prepare to withdraw seafood dishes in advance.

(End of this chapter)