Chongzhen revived the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 181 Navy Admiral
While Zhu Youjian was busy developing the printing industry, Yu Zigao established a relationship with the factory guard in the capital.

This matter starts with Zhu Youjian's establishment of Dongning Guard.

Previously, in order to deal with Jinyi Guard Wu Biao, he used the five people's waste and arranged for them to go overseas to open health clinics, so he established Dongning Guard.

The name Dongningwei came from Zhu Youjian based on the name Zheng later called himself King of Dongning. He also decided to locate the island on the east side of Penghu. He planned to develop this island, explore overseas business systems, and guide Ming Dynasty into the Age of Discovery.

Because of this idea, when he later dealt with the eunuchs, in order to reassure the eunuchs in the palace and give them hereditary positions to their younger brothers and nephews, he also placed them in Dongning Guards.

Therefore, the eunuchs and Jinyi guards in the palace were very concerned about Dongning Guard's affairs.

Especially after Zhu Youjian proposed the idea of ​​Chengtian title and intended to change Shiguan to Spyke. They are even more interested. These people all want to obtain a title and become a lord in the future.

As a result, Dongningwei's affairs attracted more attention from them. Even some ministers who knew about it were also very concerned.

As the commander-in-chief of Fujian, Yu Zigao also made meritorious service in the recovery of Penghu. After he came to Beijing, he was naturally noticed by the factory guards and asked about Dongning Guards.

This surprised Yu Zigao, and the worry about his in-law Wu Chunfu being exempted also disappeared a lot——

Although Wu Chunfu was one of the Five Tigers of the Eunuch Party, he was nowhere comparable to Wang Tiqian. This is the real number two figure in the Eunuch Party, second only to Wei Zhongxian in the Eunuch Party.

Especially in the eyes of outsiders, the emperor valued Wang Tiqian very much. Not only was he allowed to continue to serve as the Superintendent of Ceremonies, but Wang Tiqian also held the post of Admiral of the East Factory, which was previously held by Wei Zhongxian.

It can be said that Wang Tiqian was the core of the eunuch party after the fall of Wei Zhongxian and the number one figure in the inner court. The person that the Donglin Party wants to overthrow most now, besides its chief minister Huang Liji, is Wang Tiqian.

How could Yu Zigao, a mere local commander in chief, not be surprised when he got involved with such a person?

In particular, Wang Tigan was not the only one who was concerned. The eunuchs in the palace such as Gao Shiming, Wang Wenzheng, Liu Ruoyu, and the commanders of the imperial guards such as Zheng Shiyi and Liu Qiao were also very concerned.

This let him know that Fujian was beginning to be taken seriously and was no longer a place that not many people cared about in the court before.

This situation made Yu Zigao both happy and worried. He is happy that as the general soldier of Fujian, this will make him better, but he is worried that the intervention of the factory guards will change the situation in Fujian.

As the commander-in-chief of Fujian, he was second only to the governor in Fujian and even dared to take back the governor's orders. But after the factory guards paid attention, he couldn't do whatever he wanted.

Especially the place Dongningwei was previously run by Li Dan and Yan Siqi. After the two died two years ago, Zheng Zhilong succeeded them. But the trade routes in Fujian were inherited by Xu Xinsu.

Yu Zigao chose to support Xu Xinsu and formed a maritime interest group together. They were at loggerheads with the Zheng Zhilong Group and are currently fighting.

Before entering Beijing, Yu Zigao was most worried about this matter. Now that the factory guards are involved, it is obviously a variable. These people are very likely to recruit Zheng Zhilong for the smooth development of Dongning Guard.

For Yu Zigao, his interests will be harmed.

However, the imperial court's management of the Dongning Guard was beneficial to him as the general soldier of Fujian. His status will become even more important in the future.

This made Yu Zigao entangled. After thinking about it, he felt that it was useless to think about it. As the commander-in-chief of the imperial court, he could not disobey the imperial court's orders while the imperial court still had authority. If the imperial court chooses to recruit Zheng Zhilong, he can only execute it.

What he didn't expect was that on November 25, when the emperor held a standing meeting to deal with the affairs of the Ministry of War and summoned him and Mao Wenlong, the first thing he asked was whether he would like to come to the court and serve as Admiral of the Navy:
"The naval admiral is temporarily stationed in Lushun, commanding all northern naval divisions to attack Houjin from the sea."

"Now the imperial navy has an advantage and can launch attacks from the sea at will."

"The task of the naval admiral is to lead the navy to rescue the people of Liaodong from the sea."

"Yu Qing's family, can you take on this important task?"

The admiral was promoted compared to the commander-in-chief, how could Yu Zigao not want to do so. Although he was somewhat reluctant to give up the interests of Fujian Maritime, for him as an official, his official position in the imperial court was obviously more important. It is impossible for him to neglect his duties as a good official and focus on maritime interests. Especially since he is a world official and may become a world king in the future.

Thinking that the admiral of the navy would have a lot to gain from fighting against Hou Jin, and that he might be able to convert the posthumous gift of Zhenhai Bo to his father Yu Dayou into a hereditary title, Yu Zigao immediately replied:

"Thank you for your attention, Your Majesty, I will not give up even if I die!"

From the position of Fujian General Soldier, he was transferred to Navy Admiral.

After the Navy Admiral was confirmed, it was natural to confirm the Navy Guard Envoy. Zhu Youjian greeted Yuan Keli in advance, and Yuan Keli made preparations in advance and proposed that Yu Anxing could fill the position of naval escort:
"Yu Anxing served as the governor of Liaodong, and when he was the patrol envoy of Guangdong, he signed the "Sea Road Ban Treaty" with the Folangji people, and the stone was banned forever."

"This person is familiar with Liaodong and maritime affairs. He has been reinstated as governor of Shanxi before and can be transferred to the position of naval escort."

Unexpectedly, Yu Anxing had done this. Zhu Youjian learned about it in detail and felt that he was indeed a talent. Putting it in Shanxi, it would not show his ability. So he ordered:
"Yu Anxing was transferred to the position of Navy Protector."

"Who can take over the position of governor of Shanxi?"

Yuan Keli was also prepared for this and said:

"The former governor of Gansu, Li Ruoxing, once served as the governor of Shanxi and can govern Shanxi."

"When he was governor of Gansu, he sent generals to attack the tribes in Songshan, Hetao, and beheaded more than 240 people."

"But in the middle of the court, Wei Ni was in power. Because there were rumors that Li Ruoxing would revolt and clear out the evildoers on the emperor's side, not only was he not given credit for his actions, but he was also demoted from his position, sentenced to a hundred sticks, and sent to garrison Lianzhou."

"I believe that this unjust case should be retried. Li Ruoxing can resume his post in Shanxi."

This was another Donglin Party member, and Zhu Youjian speculated that Sun Chengzong might have mentioned it to Yuan Keli. However, Li Ruoxing's case was so unjust and should indeed be retried.

Especially after seeing Li Ruoxing's article submitted by Yuan Keli, Zhu Youjian praised:
"Every trace of the people is the life of the people."

"This sentence is very good and should be remembered by all officials. Let the Independent Commission Against Corruption remember it and write it as a slogan and hang it in the government office."

"Li Ruoxing's case will be retried and he will return to Beijing to be on standby."

"As for the governor of Shanxi, because Yu Anxing has not yet taken office, the governor of Shanxi still has a three-year term and will be recommended by the Chang Dynasty."

"On the 29th day of the dynasty, the governor of Shanxi and Nanjing officials were promoted."

Instead of reviving Li Ruoxing directly, he postponed the matter.

He believed that after these few days of preparation, the ministers would definitely propose more candidates, and they could not all be from the Donglin Party.

　"Manuscript of Qing History":
　　Beiyang Navy Regulations, Beiyang Navy, was established in the middle of Guangxu period, under the direct control of Governor Li Hongzhang.

　　Its official system consists of a naval admiral who leads the entire army and is stationed in Weihaiwei.

　　There are two general soldiers, divided into left and right wings, each commanding the iron ship and serving as the leader and wing commander. Officers below the rank of deputy general are distinguished by their rank according to the size of the ships they lead and the importance of their duties.

　　All officers below the rank of commander-in-chief live on boats and do not build government offices. There are five deputy generals, four staff generals, nine guerrillas, 27 generals, 60 garrison members, 65 generals, 99 generals, and 43 economic and external commissions.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)