Late Ming sea owl

Chapter 212 Checks and Balances
"Why is this?" Wu Guoyi was very surprised when he heard this, and stood up when he was excited. Feng Yidao next to him was also very surprised, but his eyes were full of excitement.

"Sit down and talk, sit down and talk..." Lin Hai smiled and pulled his deputy commander of the Army back to the chair. To be honest, he was quite happy to see Wu Guoyi's reaction. If he hadn't asked anything, it would have made him The criminal muttered.

"There are two main reasons..."

"Firstly, the Jianbing Bureau mainly engages in skirmishing operations. The new recruits recruited are all based on horseback riding or archery. Combat training can help them develop combat effectiveness faster. I have selected an opponent for their training, which is in the southwest. The Daukas people, according to the company's regulations, the military operations in Dongfan Island are mainly responsible for the Security Department. "

"The second reason is more important. The operations of the leading military bureau largely rely on the agility, courage and initiative of individual soldiers. The management of the Army Department must not be adopted. For example, the company can only The Ministry of War does not allow prostitution, which is obviously inappropriate for the Military Bureau..."

"In other words, for the Jianbing Bureau, the incentive mechanism and accessible promotion channels are more important than Ku Lie's military law. In addition, the military salaries of the Jianbing Bureau are already high, so putting them on Sheliao Island with the soldiers of the Army Department is more important. If we have room and board, there will probably be problems, so we might as well just put them in Guandu.”

Lin Hai's words are certainly not nonsense. Military law is difficult to restrain stragglers. People have the opportunity to escape at any time during small-scale operations.

For ordinary soldiers, it can be made to fear officers more than enemy bullets, but it cannot be used for skirmishers. After all, skirmishers don't need a large-scale team to rebel. There are many opportunities for a few people to kill their direct superiors after a discussion. If they don't want to flee after that, they can come back and make up an excuse to say that the leader died a heroic death.

This is partly the reason why skirmishing tactics became the mainstream of infantry tactics very late. Before the rise of national consciousness in modern times, skirmishers could not expand the army on a large scale. Those suitable to be skirmishers were either slave owners or feudal lords, or they had to be given extremely generous treatment. In short, they had to have vested interests that had a high sense of identification with the group. The only one who can do it.

Europeans in the 18th century discovered that skirmishers were difficult to use in line tactics, and battle infantry was useless when used as skirmishers. Because the qualities required by the two are exactly the opposite. The former requires alertness and enthusiasm, but the latter is best like a robot that cannot think and only knows how to obey orders.

"Chief..." Wu Guoyi was still relatively simple and not very sensitive to human affairs. At this time, he still wanted to continue speaking, but was interrupted by Lin Hai with a wave of his hand.

During battle, skirmishers need to delay the enemy's attack and cover the soldiers' retreat. When one's own side launches an attack, depending on tactics and formations, skirmishers sometimes need to withdraw, and sometimes they need to continue covering or even accompany the charge. All of this depends on the tacit cooperation between skirmishers and combat soldiers.

Lin Hai said and added: "After the New Year, my main focus will be on the Navy. You should hurry up and come up with a plan for the reorganization of the Ministry of War. I have already said hello to Director Chen of the Finance Department. Go to Wanhua as soon as possible."

Strengthening the strength of the Garrison Department is actually a check and balance on the Army Department. Officers are selected from two different systems, which in itself is a way to prevent the slightest change.

"But in this way, it will be difficult for the Advanced Military Bureau to form effective cooperation with the Army Department." Wu Guoyi still didn't quite understand Lin Hai's decision.

The first is that the chief officer of the Security Department has no concept of cavalry at all, which is a good thing for establishing a new cavalry system. After all, it is always easier to draw on white paper.

But this is far from enough. Wu Guoyi is only the deputy commander of the Army Department in name, but the actual daily work is presided over by him. His status in the army is too aloof, but if something goes wrong in the army, it will be more serious than in the navy.

But Lin Hai could only selectively ignore this. The reason why he wanted to place the top military bureau in the Security Department was for two reasons that he could not make clear to Wu Guoyi.

Two months ago, Jiuzhi was ordered by Lin Hai to escort Yuan into Dengzhou to pick up his child. It was called an escort, but in reality it was also surveillance.

At this time, Yuan Jin also walked to the deck, grinning with nine fingers and said: "Brother, you should come out for some air. There are still dozens of miles of waterway to Wanhua. How about we two brothers have a game?"

It was only then that Feng Yidao said to Lin Hai with some anxiety: "Chief, I don't know how to ride a horse. The sentry of the Advanced Military Bureau is okay, but the sentry subordinate really doesn't know where to start."

The second is that Lin Hai must form checks and balances within the army, otherwise it will inevitably create huge hidden dangers in the future. For this reason, he rejected the officer candidates recommended by Wu Guoyi when the Zhoushan camp was formed.

"Guoyi, I have already made up my mind on this matter and will not change it again. The reason why I called you here today is to give you an understanding of the composition of the Military Bureau. This matter is also closely related to the reorganization of the Ministry of War. Yes. After entering the top military bureau, you need to think more about how to adjust the equipment and tactics of the Army Department. "

"If you don't know how to ride a horse, just learn it. I can't ride a horse either. All infantry officers will have to learn it in the future." Lin Hai added, "As for the training of the cavalry, I plan to let Lao Wa serve as the instructor. He has experience in this area." , let’s follow the ghost guy’s method first.”

At noon the next day, a two-masted sand boat sailed into the inland river under the escort of a patrol boat. Jiuzhi, wearing a thin cotton-padded jacket, got out of the cabin and spat into the river: "I'm finally back, the south wind is so comfortable."

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief!" Feng Yidao agreed quickly, and then added, "Please ask the Commander-in-Chief for instructions on the candidate for the post."

"I'll take my wife and children out to have a look." Yuan Jin declined Jiuzhi, and then said to Jia Xiao who was following behind him, "From now on, this will be our home."

Although Wu Guoyi only wants to avenge his country and his family now, it is difficult for even him to foresee whether he will have any evil intentions in the future. Even if he himself is consistent, as long as he has this opportunity, there is no guarantee that there will be no other people who are eager to give him a yellow robe.

"As for the sentry, just twist your mouth. He is an Orion like you, and he can also shoot a bow." Lin Hai added, "As for the sentry, if I'm not mistaken, the Security Department can ride very fast." Is there only one horse whistle leader?"

"Only when fighting in formation do the two sides need to cooperate closely. Let's just arrange more joint training." Lin Hai gently dismissed this problem. In fact, this is indeed an issue that cannot be ignored.

At noon that day, Lin Hai left Wu Guoyi and Feng Yidao to have dinner. After dinner, Wu Guoyi took a boat to Wanhua.

After arriving in Dengzhou, Jiuzhi first went to meet Yuan Jin's sworn brother Li Zhong. Li Zhong arranged for his confidant to go to the ship of Huiyou Company to meet Yuan Jin himself, and then handed over Yuan Jin's child to Jiuzhi.

"My dear, you can't even see people here. I remember that Dongfan is not so desolate." The wife of the Yuan family has lived with Yuan Jin in Beigang for many years. There have been many Han immigrants there since the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and it is more developed than Tamsui. Much higher.

She was a little panicked when she saw the scene in front of her, especially when Yuan Jin told her that after the Chinese New Year, he would be sent elsewhere by Lin Qianhu, and then their orphans and widowed mother would live here.

"This is the mouth of the river. There are already tens of thousands of people where we live. It is much better than Beigang." Yuan Jin comforted his wife and said, "Besides, Lin Qianhu will take care of you two, so don't worry. "

"Brother, where is the chief sending you?" Jiuzhi asked curiously after hearing this.

"Brother Zhao, please forgive Yuan for being unable to speak clearly about this matter." Of course Yuan Jin would not tell Jiuzhi. In fact, his identity was highly confidential in Dongfan. No one on the ship except Jiuzhi knew who he was. Something like that. "It's boring." Jiuzhi actually knew that there would be no results from the inquiry. Lin Hai sent hundreds of sailors and a whole sentry from the Security Department to pick up Yuan Jin's family. It was obvious that this matter was not simple.

That afternoon, Lin Hai learned that Yuan Jin's family had arrived, and he and Zhu Niang personally welcomed them out, and then took them home to talk.

Wang Minzheng stood beside Lin Hai. He rarely saw Yuan Jin after arriving in Dongfan. At this time, he was quite sad to see this old friend.

After a brief greeting, Lin Hai said to Yuan Jin: "Seeing that my wife and the young master are fine, Lin finally gets rid of a piece of his heart. I hope the eight elders will stop blaming Lin for the old incident in Liaohai."

"Lin Qianhu must not say that. Yuan Ba ​​still said the same thing. From now on, this life will be sold to the adults." Of course Yuan Jin understood that taking his wife and children here was actually to serve as hostages, but this was what he was willing to do, otherwise The best outcome for him is to be placed under house arrest until death.

"Don't worry, Eight Lao, as long as you do your job sincerely, Lin will never treat you badly." Lin Hai said to Mrs. Yuan Jin, "Sister-in-law of the Yuan family just wants to live here with peace of mind. The residence and servant Lin Everything has been arranged, you can come to me anytime if you need anything.”

Yuan Jin's family had just reunited and had not yet settled down in Wanhua. Lin Hai gave Yuan Jin's ten-year-old son a red envelope, and asked Zhu Niang to give Yuan's wife some greeting gifts, and then arranged for someone to take them to their residence.

Then, Lin Hai met Jiuzhi again in the living room and listened to his report on the trip to Dengzhou.

After Jiuzhi finished speaking, Lin Hai sat behind the desk and asked, "When you came to Dengzhou this time, did you hear any news about the establishment of slaves?"

Jiuzhi heard the words and said: "I have heard many rumors that the old slave from Jianzhou is dead. Some said that he was killed by the Hongyi cannon in Ningyuan, and some said that he died from sores on his back. I heard Lord Yuan of Liaodong even sent people to express condolences, and now the Tatars have established a new Khan, called the Fourth Prince. "

"Yes." Lin Hai nodded when he heard this. It must have been several months since Nuerhachi died. He had never heard any news in Fujian.

News dissemination in ancient times was so inefficient, and it was difficult to distinguish the true from the false. A typical example was the Battle of Daling River. Zu Dashou had surrendered for several months, and the reinforcements sent by Dengzhou were still on their way to Beizhili. As a result, there was a riot The Wuqiao Mutiny came out.

"Are there any rumors that Jiannu is going to send troops to North Korea?" Lin Hai then asked.

"I haven't heard of this. Jiannu just suffered a defeat in Ningyuan, and Lao Khan died again. I'm afraid he won't raise another army so soon." Jiuzhi shook his head and said.

"I know, the mission was well done. Let's go back and have a rest." Lin Hai encouraged Jiuzhi. He did not give him any more silver rewards this time. His trip to Dengzhou this time was considered a business trip for the Security Department, and all the accompanying personnel had corresponding rewards. Subsidies and rewards are just like the need to distribute food during an expedition.

"Yes, Chief." Jiuzhi turned around and walked a few steps, then turned back and said, "Mr. Chief, I have a gracious invitation."

"Please tell me and listen."

"Chief Commander, can you transfer your subordinate to the Army Department?"

"You want to go to the Army Department?" Lin Hai smiled and said, "Have you thought about it? The Army Department strictly prohibits gambling."

"Huh? Does the Army Department have such regulations?" Jiuzhi had forgotten about this, "Then you can go to the Navy Department."

Lin Haideng was so angry that he pointed at his nine-fingered nose and cursed: "Do you fucking think the company is a vegetable market? Are you allowed to pick and choose?"

"Chief Officer, you need to calm down, that's what my subordinate said." Jiuzhi said, "The main reason is that the Security Department doesn't fight much. Every day, it's either training or dealing with trivial civil affairs. My subordinates really have some problems to mention. Come on."

This guy was quite relaxed in front of Lin Hai, maybe because he had been his personal follower for a while. He is a person who likes excitement by nature. Later, he was depressed for several years due to frustration in life. He even gave up his gambling addiction when he was a beggar. However, he gradually regained his nature after boarding the Bowang.

"You like to have fun, don't you?" Lin Hai smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely satisfy you."

"Thank you, sir." Jiuzhi was overjoyed when he heard this, "Is it the Army Department or the Navy Department?"

"You will naturally know when the time comes. Let's go back and rest first. I won't let you down anyway." Lin Hai dismissed Nine Fingers and left. Is there anything more exciting in the world than a cavalry charge? That's a real life bet, much more exciting than gambling with money.

Jiu Zhi came out of the living room and met Viper at the hanging flower door, so he went up to say hello, and then said to him: "Brother Viper, you are now working as an errand next to Mr. Lin, can you check on him for your brother?" Guofeng, what duties should I assign to my brother?"

"Get the hell out of here, I won't do such a bad thing." Viper actually knew that Jiuzhi was about to take up the post of commander of the sentry at the top of the military bureau, but last time he revealed the personnel appointment to Lun No. 1 a day in advance, but Lin Hai was After scolding him, he is now much more sensitive to this kind of thing.

"Good brother, please give me some air." Nine fingers was really itching unbearably, and four fingers were like iron pliers, tightly grasping Viper's shoulders.

"You're so impatient. If it's yours, you can't run away. Just wait for the notification from above." Viper said and smiled, "How about you make a stupid handicap, and my brother will take a gamble with you." Bet on where you will be transferred.”

"I won't bet with you. You damn sure have inside information. I'd better go find the crooked mouth." Jiuzhi let go of the viper and walked away. Now Ruan Jin and Xiao Zhou have gone to the Army Department and spend their days in the chicken coop. On Sheliao Island, his best friends in the Security Department were Waizui and Shouhou.

After Jiu Zhi left, Viper came in to see Lin Hai: "Master Chief, Father Mao Lie from Luzon is here, and now Keelung is waiting to be summoned."

"Oh? Are all the shipyard masters I want here?"

"Here we come. In addition, the foreign monk also brought a BMW here, saying it was a gift to the chief executive."

(End of this chapter)