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Chapter 937 will be outside

"...He is not only a mean person, but also a mean person! He stands by with a small notebook writing and drawing all day long, making it impossible for anyone to speak!" This answer was beyond Huang Nanping's expectations. Fortunately, his sister Ji was an old veteran in the navy and they had a good relationship, so he dared to complain.

"He can remember his own things, and we can talk about our own things. His Majesty is as broad-minded as the sea towards his meritorious officials, and he will not punish them for a few words. But this city must be well taken care of, and no mistakes can be made. I will take care of the things on land, and we have to rely on the fleet of the commander-in-chief to be on guard on the river and the sea.

Yesterday I took people around the city and the surrounding areas, and the situation is not optimistic. There are many farmlands, but the growth is too poor. The people here don't know how to farm at all. They just sow the seeds and leave them alone. The grass in the fields is taller than the seedlings. I'm afraid they can't support the Cancer Guard. The sea route is the only way to get supplies."

Compared to other officers, Jie Ji was not particularly afraid of the Statistics Department and Wang Datou. It was not because she was born brave, nor was she close to Wang Datou, but because she had been around the emperor and knew his depth.

What he was worried about now was not what Wang Datou wrote in the notebook, but the future supply of Cancer Guard. Since Shalian Port was to be built into a permanent base for the navy, the garrison time would definitely not be short.

Local supply is definitely not reliable in the short term. Some supplies and most construction materials and personnel must be transported by sea. The pressure on the fleet should be greater than that on the land and sea. Even though Huang Nanping's position is higher than his, he has to say this in advance to avoid negligence due to the ease of the battle.

"I'm also thinking about it. Wang Datou was afraid that the Burmese would cause trouble, so he allowed the Mon to kill. There are pros and cons. The city is much safer now, and the old men surnamed Wu from the Mon tribe are willing to cooperate. But they can't even take care of the land, so how can they have extra manpower to help build the city and the dock.

If we rely solely on hiring people from Manila and Da Nang to transport the goods here, the cost will be too high. The only way is to ask the people of Ayutthaya or Acehnese for help and ask them to provide people and food. They have to agree to it, whether they agree or not! "

Huang Nanping seemed timid in the face of Wang Datou and Ji Buquan, but that was because he was afraid of the emperor and the Sun Moon Bank, not because of his character. After all, he was born a pirate, so he was fierce in his bones, and he would become more fierce when he encountered trouble.

"…The method is correct, but His Majesty has not indicated that we should send troops to Ayutthaya and Aceh, so it is a bit risky to do so."

Jieji considered this suggestion from a higher perspective and felt that it was not very safe. Ayutthaya and Aceh did not pose a threat in themselves, but it would be too worthwhile if they disrupted the emperor's deployment.

"At worst, I will be demoted to a commoner. Your Majesty will not kill me for such a small matter. I am not young anymore. I will not have many opportunities to command the fleet in battle. I will have to leave sooner or later."

Huang Nanping had obviously considered the consequences and made a decision, and was going to take the risk. Even if he made a mistake, it would not be a hard labor. He would most likely leave the main fleet and go to the patrol commander or the shipping commander to command the cargo ship.

"It's better not to cause trouble for His Majesty. It would be safer to replace Ayutthaya and Aceh with Arakan. His Majesty has allowed the navy to attack Burma, including Arakan. As long as we gain a foothold in Sayan Port and transfer the troops of Toungoo back from the north, the navy will have completed its mission.

Besides, Arakan is good at sailing, and keeping them here will be a disaster sooner or later. Instead of keeping the fleet in the offshore anchorage all day to guard against sneak attacks, it is better to take the initiative to attack and destroy their maritime forces in one fell swoop, completely eliminating the danger from the sea.

If His Majesty knew about this, he wouldn't blame us. Capturing people and bringing them back is just a side job. We can't just drown so many sailors. Maybe many of them can be sent to the patrol guards for a few years of training and then join the navy."

Jie Ji admired Huang Nanping's righteousness and gave him a thumbs up. But he did not agree with this approach. He proposed a more reasonable plan and found sufficient excuses. "Tsk, I've been a pirate for nothing. You are the most cunning and vicious! Don't get me wrong, this is what I really think. Wang Datou was alone outside and repeatedly obtained useful intelligence; he was the shopkeeper and dared to break into the enemy camp alone to persuade them to surrender. This courage is also outstanding in the army.

You are a famous gunner on the ship, and you can command a guard on land. You have such a meticulous mind and brilliant strategy that you will not be unknown even if you are in the naval staff.

In recent years, young people like you have been appointed as captains of various ships and commanders of various guards, and the effect is obvious. In comparison, we old guys who have not listened to the teachings of the emperor are getting more and more exhausted.

Okay, let's do as you say, strike first and try to destroy all the naval forces of Arakan in one battle. I will leave you two Qin-class ships, and take the rest with you. We will be back in a month at most and ten days at least.

But I want to take Chief of Staff Wang with me. He has the same twists and turns in his mind as you do. I have never seen what Arakan is like, so it is safer to have more people around to discuss things with. "

After listening to Jie Ji's analysis, Huang Nanping couldn't help but sigh. Ten years ago, in the navy, no one dared to say he was second, and no matter if they were eunuch officers from the inner palace or graduates from the Haihu Division, they all had to listen obediently.

In the blink of an eye, these young people have become the backbone of the navy. Not only are their heads filled with all kinds of strange knowledge, but their understanding and experience of the sea are no less than mine. The feeling of being hit on the beach by the waves behind is very bitter.

"I wish the commander-in-chief a successful start and smooth sailing! After this battle, at least he can be promoted to a general guarding the country. It would be glorious if he can get a first-class honorary title before retirement!"

On the other hand, the new generation of naval officers like Jie Ji are more grateful than disgusted with the older generation of naval generals such as Huang Nanping and Li Rumei. They are very lacking in cultural knowledge, but the rich experience cannot be learned in the classroom. Without their hands-on teaching, the road to growth would be more bumpy.

"Hey, speaking of this matter, I have to ask you for advice." Huang Nanping had originally planned to return to the cabin to plan the attack on Arakan. After hearing this blessing, he turned back and lowered his voice in a mysterious manner.

"Commander-in-chief, please speak frankly..." This confused Jie Ji. The naval force attacking Arakan did not need the help of the Land Guards. Even if it could be used, she would not dare to leave her post. How could she help?

"Well... it's like this. I'm three years older than Commander Li Du, and I'll be 3 this September. According to military regulations, when you turn 9, you can no longer command a warship without the special permission of His Majesty.

Either he could go to the Patrol Guard to train new soldiers, inspect the ports, and catch smuggling ships, or he could go to the Maritime Command to command cargo ships. He had no idea where to go.

I heard Wang Datou talking about the westward expansion. If it is true, then the Maritime Transport Office may also enter the West in the future, which is exactly what I want. You have been with His Majesty for a long time and are familiar with His Majesty's temper. Can you help me with some advice on how to make this decision?"

Huang Nanping looked around and felt that it was still unreliable, so he pulled Jie Ji to the side of the ship again, and then he whispered what he wanted.

(End of this chapter)