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Chapter 69
Of course, over the past hundred years, the canal transport governor and the canal soldiers did not seem to have done this essential work well. Not to mention the Japanese pirates, even the bandits on the canal could not be defeated. They often dispersed in droves, which was very, very unbearable. use.

But now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, seeing this situation, he is very worried about the safety of the people along the coast, and even more worried about the return of Japanese pirates.Therefore, without any delay, we instruct the new Governor of Water Transport to promptly reorganize the water transport troops and restart the manufacturing of sea-going ships. This must be effective in the shortest possible time.

The Governor of Water Transport dredges rivers, builds ships, trains troops, and eliminates bandits. These are all 100% of his own duties. He does not need to report to any department or obey the instructions of the cabinet. If anyone does not cooperate, he has the right to impeach!
"Restart shipping... Your Majesty is not afraid of opposition from most of the court!" Yuan Keli, who was already a little frustrated, heard the words training the navy, building sea ships, and restarting shipping. His eyes immediately widened, and the beard on his chin trembled. He looked uncomfortable. It seemed like he was scared, but more like he was excited.

Compared with the reform plan he proposed, the young emperor's method was not only more cunning and covert, but also more direct, more insidious, and more operational.As long as we can achieve the three points of navy, sea-going ships and shipping, it will be equivalent to pulling out the firewood. No matter how many officials rely on canal ships for their livelihood, it will not change the fact that things have changed.

But no matter how you conceal it or boil the frog in warm water, you still have to put your trump card on the table.At that time, not only the officials and gentry who made their fortune by water transportation will strongly oppose it, but there will also be a large number of officials in the court who will add fuel to the flames. The momentum will be so great that even the emperor will not be able to confront it head-on.

"I have my own way to unify the opinions of the court. Yuan Aiqing does not have to worry about the future. As long as he follows my instructions, train the navy and build sea ships in a down-to-earth manner, and do not covet the huge benefits brought by water transportation, I can protect you Yuan Aiqing. Our family has been glorious for a hundred years, you have no joke!"

This question is very acute and pragmatic. What should I do if I am opposed by most of the courtiers?In order to answer this question, Hong Tao stood up and left his seat and walked slowly to Yuan Keli. He gave the answer very seriously and solemnly, and then stretched out a hand to motion for the other party to take a photo.

"...I don't dare! I am willing to train troops and build ships for Your Majesty, and then die in a mess!"

Yuan Keli was really not that bold to high-five the emperor, but he couldn't leave the emperor alone. He might as well kneel down and kowtow.If a minister can meet an emperor who has ambition, brains, and means, he will be able to make great achievements, and death will not be a problem!

"Before you train soldiers and build ships for me, for the country of the Ming Dynasty, and for the people of the Ming Dynasty, I will not allow you to die. If you resist the decree and disrespect the nine tribes, no, punish the ten tribes! These are what I occasionally get from watching the stars at night, Yuan Aiqing Take it and see if it is suitable for use. You know this, I know it, God knows it, and the earth knows it. If a third person knows about it, he will deceive the king and kill the ten clans!"

I'm convinced, right? Hong Tao thinks it's not enough.The ancients emphasized kindness and power, but in modern terms, it means having candy in one hand and a big stick in the other.The candy is a stack of white paper, which records the specific steps on how to train the navy and how to initially brainwash them, as well as the construction blueprints for dry and wet docks.

A big stick is the emperor's inherent advantage. He may not be able to fight against most officials, but no one can stop him from finding trouble with a certain official, and it is reasonable and legal.

Of course, there should be many more candies, such as the manufacturing and training of individual weapons, manufacturing drawings of naval ships and naval guns, and drawings of some navigation equipment.

Hong Tao doesn't want to take out all these things at once. No matter how reliable Li Zhi and Yuan Keli appear, he can't completely believe them. Let's take it one step at a time.When the navy is basically formed, the shipyard is almost completed, and the craftsmen are ready, the remaining candies will naturally appear suddenly, and they will still be the occasional reward from stargazing at night. "Your Majesty, there are good ports in Weihaiwei and Dengzhou. Why should the shipyard be built in Tianjinwei?" Out of politeness, Yuan Keli did not check it carefully immediately. He just looked at the first page and found something suspicious that was not in line with the current situation.

In the early Ming Dynasty, in order to consolidate Liaodong, defend against Japanese pirates, and transport North Korea, the Ming government established guard posts and ports in Dengzhou and Wendeng counties on the Shandong Peninsula. In the past 200 years, they have developed into important ports in the north.

If the emperor wants to train the navy, build ships, deter Japanese pirates, and reopen shipping, the simplest and most suitable choice is to choose one of Dengzhou and Weihaiwei, which has complete infrastructure.

But in this plan written by the emperor himself, the naval guard station and shipyard were chosen to be located further north in Tianjin Wei.Although the Tianjin Guard at this time was also an important guard post, and ships could sail up the Haihe River, it was still much simpler than the Dengzhou and Weihai Guards, and its strategic location was not particularly critical.

"It's Tianjin Guard. There is no need to discuss it. I will tell you the truth when the time comes in the future. Yuan Aiqing, Tianjin Guard has some camps available, but the training and shipyard are quite expensive. I will allocate silver from the internal funds, and the remaining amount will be needed. You raise your own funds.

Don't frown yet. As soon as the Governor of Water Transport takes office, there will be money delivered to your door. Just accept it and submit the separate accounts to me for review regularly.I know whether I am greedy for ink or not. "

Hong Tao had carefully considered why he had to choose Tianjin Wei instead of Dengzhou and Weihai Wei, which have more complete infrastructure.The local defense stations in Dengzhou and Weihaiwei are huge and difficult to control. When Yuan Keli arrives for the first time, no matter what he does, he will encounter resistance and constraints, and the resistance will be great.

Although the Tianjin Guard also had three guard posts and more than 1 soldiers, it was a guard post without an administrative post.In other words, the Tianjin Sanwei only had military establishment but no land and government affairs management rights. They had no control over the affairs of the Caoyun Yamen, and they did not need to say hello to them in advance.

In addition, there were tax customs offices in Tianjin Wei Jian, all of which were staffed by eunuchs, who directly obeyed the emperor's orders.This time, Xi Monk's entry into Beijing was organized by the local tax official. Compared with Dengzhou and Weihaiwei, which were far away from Emperor Tiangao, Tianjin Wei had closer relationships and more connections. At least there were people willing to listen to the emperor's greetings.

The most important point is safety.Tianjin Wei is very close to the city of Beijing. The well-trained navy can reach the imperial city in one day if necessary. If something happens here and you need the help of force, you won't have to look up to the sky and sigh. Water far away cannot quench the thirst of the near!
But we can't talk to Yuan Keli yet. Whether he can help the emperor train a private army remains to be seen.However, one thing must be made clear now. Training the navy and building ships will not attract large-scale opposition, but it will not receive strong support from the court. Especially in terms of funds, the Ministry of Revenue will definitely not allocate funds.

(End of this chapter)