Emperor Hongzhi tightened his free hand.

The ministers discussing the matter on the side didn't look very good either.

Liu Daxia had just argued hard for the money he had saved.

I don't know what to say at this point.

If we talk about dozens of Mongolians, the Ming Dynasty dispatched hundreds of them, and they could barely fight.

But these 6,000 people and more than 50 ships cannot defeat three other people's ships that come to do business...

As the Minister of War, he didn't know what to say.

Liu Daxia was in a daze, remembering that he had secured a batch of benefits for the remaining naval forces in the southeast just last year.

Are these benefits really distributed to ordinary soldiers?

If not, why not just use it to build ships?

Before he could think too much, Emperor Hongzhi finally said: "Everyone, do you have any good ideas?"

Everyone's eyes were focused on Liu Daxia.

Liu Daxia muttered: "In that case, let's continue to surround you."

"After surrounding this group of Fo Lang robots and running out of ammunition and food, we can easily capture them."

Now that we can't attack hard, we can only continue to surround them.

In fact, he also wanted to analyze it in detail.

But it is a pity that even Liu Daxia, the Minister of War, knows very little about these Folangji people.

He didn't even know what weapon the other party was using.

Therefore, we can only adopt the most primitive and least costly method - encircling the island.

However, in this way, the daily military pay for more than 6,000 people is not a big expense.

Not only Liu Daxia, but also others.

They all only knew that the barbarian ships coming from afar wanted to do business with their Ming Dynasty several times, but they didn't know what they were like.

Even Biwasi, who had gone into battle once, did not clearly see the weapons used by others.

Emperor Hongzhi said: "Then let's follow what Liu Shangshu said first."

"When we go to court tomorrow, we'll see if others have any better ideas."

A meeting that was supposed to be a good discussion about the use of the money saved was suddenly interrupted by this news.

Everyone no longer had the time to worry about money.

Emperor Hongzhi directly made arrangements behind the reduction of honorary salaries and royal titles.

Let them submit it according to the modifications mentioned today.

Everyone bowed and left the palace.

Liu Daxia was speechless all the way until he got on his sedan chair and then breathed a sigh of relief.

He pondered deeply about how to solve the problem on Tuen Mun Island.

Halfway through the sedan, Liu Daxia suddenly said: "How far is this place from Yongxibo's Mansion?"

The person accompanying him replied: "It's about a foot trip for a cup of tea."

A cup of tea...

Liu Daxia didn't know what he was thinking of. He said directly: "Turn over and have a look."

Although the attendants outside were a little confused, they still ordered the bearers to turn around.

After arriving at Uncle Yongxi's house, Liu Daxia refused to knock on the door and only opened the curtain in the sedan chair to take a look.

I stayed in the corner like this for a while, and was about to say something to leave.

The attendant outside suddenly said: "Sir, that seems to be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Liu Daxia opened the curtain and looked in the direction he pointed.

Then he saw Zhu Houzhao, who had changed into casual clothes, walking with Xu Fang, who had gone out to buy things for Zhao Ce.

The group soon entered Yongxibo's mansion.

Liu Daxia watched them walk in, thought for a moment, got off the sedan, and stretched his muscles.

He came here today and didn't know what he wanted to do.

Perhaps just after hearing these things on the sea, I thought of Zhao Ce who said that he was wrong in front of me that day.

Liu Daxia sighed softly and said: "That's it, let's go..."

When he returned to the sedan, he saw Zhu Houzhao who had just entered and walked out quickly.

Compared with the anxious look before entering the door, Zhu Houzhao now came out with a happy smile on his face.

Obviously, although the time spent in it was short, I got what I wanted.

As soon as Zhu Houzhao walked down the steps, someone came to greet him.

"Master, please wait a moment."

Zhu Houzhao turned his head, looked at the person in front of him, and asked doubtfully, "Who are you?"

The attendant said respectfully: "I am the second steward of the Ministry of War's Shangshu Mansion. My Lord happened to be passing by here and saw the Crown Prince."

"Please wait a moment, Your Majesty. My master wants to give you a greeting."

From the Ministry of War Minister's Office?

Isn't that the stubborn second housekeeper of Liu Daxia's family?

Although he is the king, Liu Daxia is the minister.

But I thought of Liu Daxia's old body, which could hardly walk fast.

Zhu Houzhao was still rushing back to the palace. He simply said: "That's all. Wherever your master is, I can go with you."

The visitor had expected this and quickly took Zhu Houzhao aside.

Liu Daxia was arranging his clothes and cupped his hands towards Zhu Houzhao.

"Prince."

Zhu Houzhao nodded, then squinted and glanced at Liu Daxia.

It wasn't long after he went to court, how did Liu Daxia end up here?

I had just finished school, and after hearing the news about their meeting, I hurried over.

However, Liu Daxia completely ignored Zhu Houzhao's eyes and asked in a natural manner: "The prince heard about today's naval battle on Tuen Mun Island, so he came to ask Yong Xibo?"

Zhu Houzhao was stunned for a moment, thinking that Liu Daxia might really be passing by.

"Well, not bad."

Zhu Houzhao nodded honestly: "But Yong Xibo is taking a mock exam now and has no time to receive me."

"Oh, then it seems that your trip today was in vain."

"No."

Zhu Houzhao shook his head: "How could this trip be in vain?"

"When I go in, a few words from Uncle De Yongxi will be enough."

Liu Daxia raised his eyelids and said with some surprise: "So you have thought of a way?"

Zhu Houzhao said matter-of-factly: "Of course it is."

"I said one sentence and Uncle Yongxi replied with two sentences, that's enough."

What he said was naturally that the people of Folangji could win with less.

Zhao Ce said: "It is difficult to attack a strong ship with powerful guns, but it has one biggest shortcoming, that is, the hull of the Fo Lang machine ship is too large and difficult to turn."

Therefore, the method given in twelve words is enough.

"Abandon the big ship, use a small boat, and take advantage of the south wind to attack with fire."

Zhu Houzhao slowly relayed this sentence.

When Liu Daxia heard this, his eyes widened slightly.

"Just, do we really have to come out?"

"This plan..."

Zhu Houzhao nodded affirmatively.

"Yes, it's exactly what Yong Xibo told me just now."

"However, as for how to improve it specifically, Yong Xibo said that I should think about it carefully."
To be continued...