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Chapter 256 The emperor is ruthless
What Li Zhi has done in Guangdong and Guangxi these years, apart from promoting corn and sweet potatoes, is basically making preliminary preparations for the opening of the sea.Facts have proved that just a small-scale experiment has made the Guangzhou Shipping Department unable to collect taxes, and one month is worth the entire year.

Youdao is that everything is ready and all we need is east wind. Since the full opening of the sea ban cannot be implemented yet, let's start a pilot project in Guangdong.Once the results are achieved, use detailed data to slap the opposing officials in the face one by one.

However, this job is easy to be scolded. Li Zhi may not be able to cope with it given his age and energy. He must find an experienced, courageous, thick-skinned, and courageous official who is younger to take charge.Yuan Yingtai's performance in Liaodong fully meets these requirements. As long as he does not object to opening the sea, it will most likely be completed.

"I am afraid that once the maritime ban is lifted, the Japanese pirates will attack again, and the income tax will not be enough to eradicate them." Yuan Yingtai did not say that he opposed it, but he did not say that he supported it. He was deeply worried about the key issues.

"Where did so many Japanese pirates come from? They are just some Japanese rogues, and the rest are all citizens of our dynasty. Since ancient times, we have relied on mountains and rivers to eat and drink, and not being allowed to go to the sea means that the livelihood of the people along the coast has been cut off.

They cannot go to sea to fish or do business, and they have no land to cultivate. What else can they do but become pirates and plunder?The disaster was not caused by the Japanese, it was brought about by the imperial court itself.

At this moment and that moment, even if the Japanese took the opportunity to attack, Governor Yuan's navy would not be comparable to the previous coastal guards.I can conclude without exaggeration that neither the pirates of this dynasty nor the Japanese ronin are enemies on the sea.

Yuan Aiqing is not the only one who will go to Guangdong to take up his post. Li Rumei will go with him as the capital commander. Governor Yuan will also set up a naval water warship station in Guangzhou to specifically combat local pirates and protect coastal people and passing merchant ships. "

Hong Tao just smiled indifferently to Yuan Yingtai's worries. If he hadn't been fully prepared, he wouldn't have taken such great pressure to break the maritime ban.Since the establishment of the Bandit Suppression Admiral's Office and the completion of the Haihe Shipyard, it was destined that there would be no large-scale banditry along the coast of the Ming Dynasty. Even if there were, it would be deliberately left as an excuse.

The two brothers Li Ruzhang and Li Rumei stood in the right position in the rebellion case, so they will naturally be rewarded.Li Ruzhang stayed in the Marine Corps as the commander, while Li Rumei was sent to Guangdong as the capital commander.As a military general, being able to obtain the power to lead troops is the highest reward, and I think they should know how to cherish it.

"...I will obey the holy order and set off for Guangzhou Prefecture to take up my post immediately after receiving the official certificate."

As a chief envoy, he has the trust of the emperor, the guidance of the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, the cooperation of the commander and envoys, and the governor of the navy outside, what more can I ask for.Yuan Yingtai could no longer think of a reason to refuse. If he didn't do well, he could only blame himself for being stupid.

"Don't be busy now. The navy will have a ship heading to Guangzhou early next month. You can go south with us and help me see if the navy is capable of fighting a strong enemy."

For an official like Yuan Yingtai, who was born in a northern province, the journey from the capital to Guangzhou to take office was full of dangers.Any dangerous shoal, mountain road, or acclimatization may cost your life.

Hong Tao didn't want him to die before he left the army. With the new warships, traveling by land was no longer as convenient, safe and fast as traveling by sea.Of course, one thing he didn't explain was that seasickness is also very unpleasant. Fortunately, it's usually not fatal. Just bear with it, and you'll get used to it after vomiting.

After the state affairs have been arranged, Hong Tao still has to deal with family affairs, which is the struggle for power in the harem.In this rebellion, the concubine Zheng, Prince Fu Zhu Changxun and their accomplices, as well as the eunuchs and palace maids assisted by Yu, must be killed.

Hong Tao still showed mercy outside the law and allowed them to commit suicide by taking poison. All their family members were treated as accomplices and all their property was confiscated.But there was one person who was not easy to deal with. The Queen Mother Wang Xi played a role in fueling the rebellion, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

"Don't ask me what I mean, just do what the emperor wants. I have reminded you many times that when it's time to let go, you should let go completely. Unfortunately, she still didn't listen. She is doing her own harm!" To be honest, killing an unarmed and A woman who only has a wicked heart but no courage is really meaningless and meaningless.But as the saying goes, a bowl of water must be balanced. If you pretend that nothing happened, others will follow suit in the future.

In the end, Hong Tao threw this problem to the Queen Mother and wanted to see how the old lady would decide.Unexpectedly, he was a cruel man. He watched his grandson being killed without saying a word, and now he didn't care about his daughter-in-law's life or death.

"Emperor Grandma, my grandson was cared for by the Empress Dowager when he was a child. There is a saying that a drop of kindness should be repaid in full. I really can't be cruel. How about this? You should scold me on my grandson's behalf. , a slight punishment is sufficient. Fortunately, no one in the court knows the inside story, and it is not considered to be engaging in malpractice for personal gain."

What, of course Hong Tao would not be happy if he was considered a bad guy again.From now on, someone else must be the bad guy, and the emperor must be a positive image who works hard to govern and loves his people like a son.

"...I wonder how the emperor plans to punish me?" Hearing this, the Queen Mother stopped twirling the beads and rolled her eyelids to take a closer look.

"I intend to take back the military power of the three major battalions of the capital, but there is no one in my hands to use it. Yongnian Prince Mingfu is in his prime and has outstanding abilities. If he can bravely shoulder the heavy burden and share my worries, it should be enough to prove the queen mother's remorse."

Facing the suspicious gaze of the Empress Dowager, Hong Tao kept his face calm and his heart not beating. He expressed his very dirty plan in very tactful words, but he sounded full of concern.

"Your Majesty is really good at scheming, and I don't know who he followed... Well, I will continue to contribute to the Ming Dynasty, and I hope it won't cause any trouble!" Even after hearing the emperor's story, the Empress Dowager began to sigh.

She loved, hated, and feared her grandson at the same time. Compared with the dead Emperor Wanli, he could no longer be compared with someone who was better than his predecessor. He was simply a monster.He is humble and easy-going on the surface, but vicious and cold on the inside, his methods are cunning and hidden, and his vision is far-reaching and unpredictable.

As an emperor, he must be particularly qualified, but as a descendant, he seems too intimidating.Behind that face that always wears a faint smile and is a little naive, there is no sense of family affection at all, it is all about the exchange of interests.

Prince Yongnian Wang Mingfu is the great-nephew of Empress Dowager Wang Xi. After Wang Wei and Wang Jun died, he inherited the title. He can only be said to be quite decent. He did not cause trouble by taking advantage of his status as a relative, so he has no outstanding abilities.

Letting him take up a military position was reasonable and reasonable in terms of regulations, but in terms of experience and ability, he had no level at all. He was obviously an abandoned son exploring the future.If it succeeds, everyone is happy. You can just hang it up as a casual job, and you don't have to worry about losing the big tail.

If you fail, you can give up without hesitation, and you can also use the Queen Mother's accusation of participating in rebellion as a shield. She doesn't take any responsibility at all, and she is clean.

However, as an elder, you cannot just watch your daughter-in-law being killed by your grandson and the whole family. Even if you know that it is a conspiracy, you can only help him do it, and you have to be willing and go all out.

(End of this chapter)