Ji Tang

Chapter 779 Navy Strength
Suffer them to death?

Yao Chang opened and closed his mouth and looked at Ji Song blankly.

Ji Song curled his lips, thinking that this is a truth that I have only realized over the years. Now I share it with you, don’t you believe it?
"Okay, let's wait until I come back to discuss this matter. This time I order my troops to fight, there must be no mistakes. How are your preparations? Can the Mingzhou Navy arrive?"

Ji Song suppressed his thoughts and said solemnly.

Liu Zhan stepped forward and said: "Reporting to Lord Marquis, the Mingzhou Navy has arrived at Dengzhou Port, and..."

"And what? Why are you hesitating?"

Seeing Liu Zhan's appearance, he wondered.

Could there be something wrong here?
Liu Zhan glanced at the Marquis carefully, and then said: "The fleet we built in Nanyang is also here, and it is led by a eunuch."

So that's what happened. Ji Song breathed a sigh of relief. When he saw the two people's evasive eyes, he said angrily: "Okay, you can laugh if you want."

"Our fleet was taken under His Majesty's command. Every one of his grandma's fleet is a dry job. They have infiltrated the fleet into a sieve. I only found out about it later. It's true."

He got angry when he mentioned this. He was originally preparing to go to sea, but now he just thought about it.

"Master Marquis, what did your Majesty say about this?"

Liu Zhan said worriedly.

Privately building a naval fleet is still a better ship than the imperial court. If word spreads about this, it will be labeled as having evil intentions and intending to rebel!
They were also involved in this matter. They transported many shipbuilding craftsmen and a lot of materials.

They couldn't help but worry, this matter was simply shocking.

"Explanation? What explanation? Didn't we build the ship in accordance with His Majesty's decree? Look, His Majesty's secret decree is still here with me."

Ji Song proudly took out a copy of the secret decree and handed it to them, letting them take a good look.

"I am acting in accordance with His Majesty's will. Any attempt to build a fleet privately is a slander!"

"Anyone who dares to gossip will be beaten to death!"

Liu Zhan and Yao Chang looked at this secret edict that was obviously a new imperial edict in disbelief, and they really didn't know what to say.Can things still be done like this?Or are they ignorant?

"This is real?"

They still couldn't believe that His Majesty actually endorsed the Marquis?
"What's not true? Isn't this imperial edict true?" Ji Song said angrily.

Although he said it lightly, his heart was bleeding. All my money was wasted. The money invested in it could build half of the academy.

Now the emperor is all at his advantage. I still can’t let go of the emperor’s hateful face when he came!

The white wolf with empty gloves, this hand is so smooth, it is simply the best in history!
"Then let's make money for shipbuilding." Liu Zhan hesitated.

"Why do you still care about those things? It would be great if His Majesty can endorse it now. What else do you want?"

Yao Chang said angrily.

"okay."

Ji Song waved his hand to signal them to stop talking.

"Don't spread this matter, otherwise I won't be able to protect you."

"I'll save it later."

Of course, the two of them knew how shocking this would be if it were spread, so who would be stupid to say it.But I am completely convinced by the Marquis' ability. He can fool this matter. How much does Your Majesty trust the Marquis?
"Okay, okay. You'd better talk about the naval fleet!"

Ji Song didn't want to dwell on this issue anymore. Thinking of the astronomical amount of money spent, he still felt heartbroken.

He finally understood that no amount of money he had was enough for the emperor to build.

Ming Ming knew it a long time ago, but he just didn't say anything. He only came out to close the net after he had built it.He wouldn't believe it if no one here tipped him off and killed him.

He knew who it was, but he couldn't investigate this matter. If he did, he didn't understand the rules.

He has thought about it, he will make a shitty amount of money from now on, and all the money he makes will go into other people's pockets. He works so hard that in the end he will get nothing, and he will still make a shitty amount of money!

Yao Chang and Liu Zhan looked at each other and wisely did not dwell on this issue.If they were the Marquis, they would have to jump into the sea after losing so much!

"Reporting to the Marquis, Mingzhou Navy left part of the navy to guard the sea this time, and the rest are here, five ships with three thousand stone, twenty large ships with more than one thousand stone, and 300 naval officers and men; board Except for a very small part of the state naval fleet, all the rest were incorporated into this expedition, including twelve ships of three thousand stone, fifty large ships of more than one thousand stone, and more."

He looked at the Marquis carefully and said, "There are also three new ships of five thousand stone and nine ships of three thousand stone."

Well, there’s nothing else to say. This is the fleet he spent several years building in Nanyang, but now it belongs to the Tang Dynasty Navy and has nothing to do with him, Ji Song!
"There are a total of 79 naval vessels, and there are also 180 auxiliary fleets that transport grain, horses, and troops, but the draft is not very large, and they are mainly Qianshi ships."

"There are 500 naval officers and soldiers on this trip, and they are fully armored and ready to go to the battlefield at any time."

Ji Song nodded, it was pretty much what he knew.

"Very good, you should be prepared to welcome us. More than [-] elite soldiers of the Sixteenth Guards will arrive soon, so be prepared!"

Yao Chang and Liu Zhan said in a condensed voice: "Don't worry, Lord Marquis!"

Ji Song calculated in his mind that this time he would lead an army of more than [-] people, all of whom were elites in the Tang army. He had a heavy burden on him!

"How are the provisions prepared?"

This is what he values ​​most, food and grass are the top priority.

Not only does he hold the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, but he is also responsible for the task of providing part of the food and fodder for the expedition. He must not be careless!

"Don't worry, Lord Marquis. When the Mingzhou Navy went north, he brought enough 30 shi of grain. In addition, Dengzhou has prepared [-] shi of grain. The fine grain required by the war horses is enough to support the army for a year."

"40 stones!"

Ji Song touched the bar and said thoughtfully: "Well, there is still a lot of time before the army goes to war, enough for the navy to go to Yangzhou."

"Go and find Su Lie, and Liu Rengui is also here."

Liu Rengui came from the academy and was sent to Baekje just after graduation a few years ago. This time, Li Shimin was also sent to assist him. The fleet he built was led by this guy.

Su Lie was at the camp and arrived soon, but Liu Rengui was at the beach and arrived at the camp after half an hour.

"Liu Rengui meets the chief manager!"

As soon as he arrived at the main tent, Liu Rengui knelt down on one knee solemnly and said loudly.

Ji Song took out his ears and then kicked the kid until he fell to the ground.

"Why are you so loud, kid? I'm not old enough to hear clearly yet." Ji Song said angrily.

Liu Rengui was not angry at all. He patted the dust on his butt with a smile, stepped forward and said with a shy face: "I don't want you to see this. The students have not been around in vain these past few years. You are so prestigious in Baekje. If I say one, the queen wouldn’t even dare to say two.”

He knew clearly that this boy was bragging, but Ji Song didn't interrupt him, he just smiled and listened to his bragging.
(End of this chapter)