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Chapter 302 Banditry in the South China Sea
It was also night, in the Qinghua sea area on the west side of Beibu Gulf, dozens of huge black shadows slowly stopped two miles away.Heavy anchors were thrown into the water, the sails were rolled up and tied tightly by sailors, small boats were lowered into the sea by cables, and groups of men in black pants climbed down the rope net.

The scene was very busy, but the waves covered up the creaking sound of the rope pulleys, the footsteps and low shouts caused by the movement of the crowd. Except for a few lights, thousands of people were hidden in the sea without being noticed.

"It takes a thousand days to raise an army and use it for a while. The map of this trip has been distributed and the plan is memorized. Whether it will succeed depends on everyone's cooperation. Now look at the clock... 20:56, for your Majesty and for the Ming Dynasty!"

Yuan Keli was also wearing two black pants, holding a cowhide belt with one hand and holding a palm-sized navigation bell with the other. He stood in front of the helm and faced more than a dozen Marine generals, and issued the attack order with a serious expression.

This raid on Annan has been planned for a long time, and preparations began last year.First, they got in touch with the Mo clan through the Guangxi capital commander, and the navy sent armor and weapons to help Mo clan's army go south, making it look like a large-scale attack on Sheng Long Mansion.

At the same time, Yuan Yingtai, the Right Chief Envoy of Guangdong, came forward to set up a temporary secret base in Danzhou and provide sufficient food, grass and labor. Simulation models of Thang Long Palace and Hue City were built with soil and wood for the Marine Corps to practice.

Yuan Keli was not a newcomer who had never been involved in Ming Dynasty officialdom, but such tacit cooperation and efficiency were unprecedented.The reason why I resigned was because of the various prevarications, delays, slanders, and slanders I encountered during my tenure.

As long as you want to do something, no matter how clever your calculations are, you cannot do without the unspoken rules of officialdom.Once the interests of all parties are balanced, looking back, there is a high probability that things will not need to be done.Either the cost is extremely high or the time limit has passed, and a good thing suddenly turns into a bad thing or even out of control.

After Emperor Jingyang ascended the throne, although the rules of officialdom did not completely change, it also brought new hope.At least the changes can be clearly seen and felt in local areas, such as forging plants, machinery factories, shipyards, as well as the navy and various places in Guangdong.

To be honest, Yuan Keli was not completely sure whether the future scenario described by the emperor could be realized.But I believe that as long as the New Deal can be implemented, no matter what happens in the future, I will be willing to devote my life to it.

The reason is simple. Under this new set of rules, talented people will be reused, while incompetent people will be eliminated.Even if it is a little tiring, a little bitter, and accompanied by danger, I still feel comfortable.

"Kill the enemy bravely and move forward courageously!"

More than a dozen Marine Corps commanders and commanders took out navigation bells from their coat pockets, used the oil lamp on the helm to illuminate the time, shouted battle slogans uniformly in a low voice, and then turned around and disembarked from the ship. post.

"Commander Li..." Yuan Keli seemed to suddenly remember something and shouted to the black figure who was getting off the boat one after another.

"The general is here!" A figure stood still after hearing the sound, and quickly returned to salute with fists in hand.

"You could have sat on the shore instead of going with the army. His Majesty also said that the young general should pay more attention to safety. Liaodong will be of great use in the future." Facing the meticulous Marine Corps commander Li Ruzhang, Yuan Keli once again put forward his suggestion .

As for Li Chengliang, most officials in the DPRK still recognized his achievements.The Li family contributed two generations to the Ming Dynasty. Even the eldest son Li Rusong died in battle and died for the country.Although the third son Li Ruzhen was involved in the rebellion, the emperor did not blame the family more. There was no need to be so desperate. "Your Majesty and the Commander-in-Chief have taken the good intentions seriously. If even the people of Annan dare not face them directly, how can we defeat the Liaodong rebels? As the commander of the Marine Corps, this is the first time we go on an expedition. I must take the lead. Please help me." "

Compared with the comely Li Rumei, Li Ruzhang looks more like Li Chengliang. He is tall and unsmiling, and looks like a crude military general.His personality is also relatively fiery and straightforward, and he is not very good at turning around when talking. Even if he is very polite, he will make people feel tough.

"Forget it, you must pay attention to safety." Seeing this, Yuan Keli couldn't force him, but he was still a little reluctant.

The Marine Guards were the last to be established in the navy, and it was difficult to find generals from the army. It was difficult to quickly form an army just by recruiting coastal fishermen and pirates.There are very few generals like Li Ruzhang who have led the army alone and participated in actual combat.

"Captain, please rest assured. Although I have never been to Annan, I have followed my brother to fight against the Miao rebellion. The Miao lands in Huguang are also high in mountains and dense with trees, which is about the same. With your majesty's muskets and artillery, the Annan Xiaoxiao is vulnerable. It's just that There’s something I don’t know whether I should ask…”

In terms of how to command operations, Li Ruzhang is indeed more confident than anyone in the navy, including Yuan Keli.But it's a bit vague outside the scope of combat, especially the final order received when the combat meeting was just held, one of which was very incredible.

"Please tell me!" Yuan Ke immediately put away his warmth when he talked about work.

"It is reasonable to arrest King Annan's ministers, but burning the palace and the city is too cruel. Annan is a country that does not conquer, and it should not be treated like this even if there are mistakes. If the court pursues the case in the future, I am afraid that His Majesty will be punished. unfavorable."

Not only did Li Ruzhang not understand this combat mission, but also several Baihu and Qianhu who had been pirates were a little confused.After finally getting an official job, he did the same thing as a pirate, even more vicious.

Although the first rule in the navy is to obey orders, there are no outsiders here, so I still want to ask for clarification, otherwise there will always be a knot in my heart.pilot?He is not a human being!This is an unspoken rule in the navy, and even the governor will not deliberately avoid it.

"Well... His Majesty has a decree at the beginning of the month. Tell it to Commander Li!" Yuan Keli was really confused by the question. After thinking about it, he simply stepped aside and revealed the navigator standing behind.

"Those who brought trouble to Thang Long and Hue City were giant bandits from the South China Sea. They gathered thousands of people and hundreds of ships. They committed murder, looting, burning, killing, and looting. The Navy Governor Yuan Keli and the Guangdong Commander Li Rumei looked for an opportunity to annihilate their leader and ensure the peace of the area.

Commander Li, do you hear Long Live Lord's will clearly?The giant pirates in the South China Sea cannot engage in petty brawls like ordinary pirates in burning, killing, looting, otherwise how could they break through the royal city and kidnap the king?If not, what reasons should Governor Yuan have for adding or subtracting bases and shipyards to expand the size of the navy? "

Without hesitation, the navigator unbuttoned his clothes and took out several pieces of fine tissue. He flipped through it, picked one, unfolded it, and began to read.The content is short but the meaning is profound.In order for Li Rumei to fully understand, personal opinions were added at the end.

(End of this chapter)