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Chapter 580 Big head, big head, don’t worry about rain

"The badge is real, and his origins are pretty much the same, but I have never met this person. Why don't I ask Deputy Chief of Staff Zhu?" In addition to Huang Nanping, there is also the naval staff officer who dislikes the Statistics Department.

Speaking of which, the people in the Statistics Department and he were both from the Kato Division, so they had a close relationship, so they shouldn't be excluded. However, no one would like to be associated with a group of spies who focus on finding other people's weaknesses all day long, and they would not even want to get close to them.

But the other party had the credentials to testify and couldn't pretend not to know each other, so they started to push each other. It's obviously inappropriate to give it to the commander face-to-face, so give it to whoever is not present.

"Well, it's most appropriate for the deputy chief of staff to ask about this matter. Intelligence work is originally under the control of the staff department. I am the combat commander. The battle here is not over yet. I have a heavy responsibility!"

When Huang Nanping heard this, he said, hey, you scholars are still evil-minded, but this bad idea is quite right, so he quickly got off the donkey and threw the hot potato out. Whoever wants to pick it up can pick it up, as long as you don't give it to yourself.

Poor Wang Datou risked his life and sneaked into the Manila Port to provide a lot of information to the navy. However, he was not thanked and was regarded as a burden by most naval admirals. He did not even want to see him. If he knew the details, he would not know what to do. taste.

"Don't say so many useless things. I don't need your approval, and I don't need you to remember it. Now there are three things that require the full cooperation of the Navy. You'd better take out a pen and paper and write them down:

First, there are two statisticians from the Statistics Department lurking in the Chinatown neighborhood on the North Shore. Their specific identities and pseudonyms are written on this piece of paper. Please be sure to send someone to find and protect their safety.

Second, they know who in Chinatown has sent information to the Spanish. Through these people, they can also follow the clues to find the information providers hidden in Guangdong, Fujian and other places. Please be sure to send people to arrest them in time.

Before joining the Statistics Department, His Majesty the Emperor repeatedly emphasized that most of the time this post did not receive praise or applause, and even honors were kept confidential, and it was not liked by most people.

But this job is inseparable from the emperor, and someone must do it. People who like to be in the limelight, be heroes, and cannot bear to be wronged, insulted, or ignored are not suitable for this industry.

After Wang Datou met the deputy chief of staff, he did not show any dissatisfaction with his experience. The fewer people who know themselves, the better the work is done. The nature of the work is special and cannot be discussed on a regular basis.

Third, please allow me to sail to the upper reaches of Bay Lake to find a Portuguese merchant ship. There are several small docks where many ships fleeing the war are docked. I have some important things in the hands of the Portuguese merchant ship captain at Hao Keng O, and I must get them back. "

There is no need to waste time and effort on laying charges, just arrest them. Although these people are not against the Ming Dynasty, in their eyes, the Ming Dynasty is just a port. They can be sold at any time for business, and staying here is a disaster.

As compensation, the emperor promised that all those who retired from the Statistics Department would receive preferential treatment from the court in the future, and their achievements would be engraved on monuments, making them equal to the generals and officials who opened up territories and governed the country.

"The arrest of Chinese businessmen exceeds the authority of the navy. Neither His Majesty nor Governor Yuan have issued similar orders. I'm sorry that it is difficult to obey. This is the first time I have heard of the lake upstream. Please allow me to discuss it with Commander Huang before I reply."

Deputy Chief of Staff Zhu does know Wang Datou, but there is no personal relationship. There are many people in Kaitoji, and the age range is quite large. They don’t all eat, drink, live and study together, but they are divided into several classes. If he had to be ranked by seniority, he would have to be called Senior Brother Wang Datou, but when it comes to work issues, he is not so affectionate. Especially when dealing with the Statistics Department, one must be equal to one, and the other must be equal to two, otherwise they may turn around and accuse you of engaging in malpractice for personal gain, which is outrageous.

"The order to arrest the Chinese businessmen was issued by the Guangdong Office of the Statistics Department. The Navy is only serving as an execution and temporary custody unit and has no responsibility. There must be some Chinese businessmen who know the upstream waterways. Based on the tonnage and draft, there is a high probability that the Navy's warships cannot Passage.

I personally suggest that the Navy send armed merchant ships to clean up the area around Bay Lake as soon as possible, and then set up checkpoints on the waterway to prevent indigenous people from going up and down and harassing the Manila Port.

In order to prepare for the attack, the Spaniards recruited tens of thousands of natives from Lesser Luzon and Cebu. Although not all of them arrived in Manila, there were many Christians among them.

Cities can be defeated in a battle, but religions are difficult to change in a short time. For a long time even without the Spaniards we would have been considered a pagan invasion. What Your Majesty wants is a prosperous commercial port, not a war-torn city. "

Wang Datou was still not angry at the deputy chief of staff's rejection. The emperor had already given clear regulations on what powers each department had, and it was written down on paper. This allows those who implement the work below to have a sense of proportion and know what can and cannot be done, which not only improves efficiency but also reduces the phenomenon of favoritism and malpractice.

The Statistics Department has the power to arrest first and report later. Anyone identified by this department as needing arrest, regardless of Jinyiwei, Dongchang, Navy or Army, must cooperate. If the arrest is wrong, the Statistics Department will bear all responsibilities. Anyone who does not help is violating the sacred command and will be arrested for treason immediately.

In addition to using his privileges, Wang Datou also mentioned his suggestions for the Manila Port. This is purely a personal opinion. No one can ignore it and does not need to bear any responsibility.

"...After the port area and the city are cleared, Commander Huang will hold a military meeting to focus on the security issues here. If you have nothing else to do, you can attend with the staff."

Upon hearing the words "religion" and "pagan", Deputy Chief of Staff Zhu's expression immediately became serious. Yes, this is indeed a big problem, and the Navy has no relevant plan. All it had previously considered was how to win this battle.

But what the emperor wants is not just a victory. The Port of Manila will be managed by the navy for a long time in the future, and long-term peace and stability must now be put on the agenda. Compared with combat, urban security is obviously not the navy's specialty. The Statistics Division may have good ideas.

"This is not the job of the Statistics Department. I should not and cannot show my face in public. However, it is not illegal to make some suggestions privately in my own name, even if it is just a casual chat between you and me."

Wang Datou shook his big head quickly and refused to participate in the naval meeting without reservation. But he didn't want to watch the navy miss a good opportunity. It happened that the two of them were classmates, so it was normal to chat in a private capacity.

"Senior, please tell me, I'm all ears!" Every department has its own rules, and Chief of Staff Zhu is not able to impose them. It was a great honor for the senior to give advice in a private capacity, so he quickly took out his notebook and pen.

(End of this chapter)