Chiyuki Togo's mother, Chizuru Shimazu, was the youngest daughter of the Shimazu family. After she came of age, she was betrothed to Togo Jouji, a daimyo from Shikoku, as his wife, and she was immediately renamed Chizuru Togo!
However, Togo Joji is a short-lived ghost!
Less than a year after getting married, he was bewitched by others and returned with a disastrous defeat when attacking another daimyo from Shikoku. He himself also died in the battle! Soon, his opponent made a crazy counterattack and completely devoured his territory. Togo Chizuru also became a slave.
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But Togo Chizuru was from the Shimazu family after all, and her opponents did not dare to humiliate her too much. Instead, they gave her various preferential treatment, which was no different from house arrest!
However, Dongxiang Qianhe was unwilling to be lonely, and gradually hooked up with the son of Li Dan, the Han pirate leader who was very powerful in Japan at that time, and then gave birth to Qianxue!
But Qianxue's identity was destined to be an illegitimate daughter, so in order to hide her from others, her mother named her Dongxiang Qianxue!
But the tragedy is that after giving birth to Chiyuki, Togo Chizuru's body was extremely weak and she passed away within a year. Immediately after, Chiyuki was fostered in the Shimazu family!
Later, when Li Dan lost power, the Shimazu family became increasingly powerful. In order to control the power left by Li Dan, the former head of the family, Shimazu Tadahuan, ordered Chiyuki, who was only fifteen years old at the time, to inherit his father's tribe and subordinates.
, Qianxue gradually grew into the largest pirate leader in this sea area!
However, she is a woman after all. In order to better control her subordinates, she has always presented herself as a man. Only her most trusted subordinates know her true identity!
Kamada Zhisheng has always been an admirer of Qianxue. In order to protect Qianxue, he led his samurai to join Qianxue!
Anyway, in the Shimazu family, he will never get ahead, so he just has to enjoy himself!
But just like this, the two of them worked together and gradually made their way in this sea area!
Liu Ruyi has little interest in these trivial matters!
It is said that the world is so big that there are no wonders! There are so many sad and deplorable things in the world! Liu Ruyi is not a saint, so how can he have so many thoughts to deal with it?
However, Liu Ruyi was very interested in the conflict between Shimazu Mitsuhisa and Shimazu Tadaro!
The Shimazu family can definitely be regarded as a first-class family in the modern history of Japan. It was not until the Meiji Restoration that they truly handed over the rule of Satsuma (that is, Kyushu Island) and retreated behind the scenes!
Although they are not as glorious as the Tokugawa family, they have been dominant in Satsuma, Taiwan, Korea, Ryukyu, and the Ming Dynasty Linhai area for hundreds of years!
Don’t let anyone underestimate you!
The so-called "Business established in three generations" is precisely due to the efforts of Shimazu Tadayan and three generations of his father's generation, the Shimadzu family's centuries-old foundation in Satsuma was established! Although due to the limitations of vision and the times, the Shimadzu family did not
They have not been able to develop and grow, but the wealth they have accumulated in the past few hundred years is probably an astronomical figure!
At this time, having seized such a good opportunity, how could Liu Ruyi let it go so easily?
Although, with Liu Ruyi's current strength, he cannot immediately intervene in Satsuma affairs, but if Shimazu Mitsuhisa and Shimazu Tadayaro can have a fight, then...
And the most important thing is that it is not just the internal fighting between Satsuma, but the Zhao Guiren of North Korea is also looking forward to it now!
Thinking of this, Liu Ruyi's heart was a little turbulent. He glanced at Qianxue and said, "It's not easy for you, a woman, to be here today! It's not impossible for you to let me let you go! It just depends.
Dongxiang Qianxue's fleet stayed at Antonwei for two days and then left!
Liu Ruyi did not criticize her too harshly, but instead gave her a lot of benefits. I believe that with her shrewdness as a leader, she should be able to fulfill the role of 'lubricant' in the middle!
After all, although Togo Chiyuki is a girl, she still carries the name of the 'Tōgo' family. If she can restore the rule of the Togo family in Shikoku, it will definitely be a temptation that she cannot refuse!
A few days later, Zheng Zhilong's merchant ship and ten armed warships had also arrived at Anton Guard!
Along with him was his old acquaintance Zheng Zhibao. His injuries were almost healed. However, this time, Mr. Zheng no longer had the arrogance of the past. He behaved and trembled. He stood in front of Liu Ruyi without any movement or movement.
Knowing where to put it is like a primary school student!
"Haha, Third Master, there is no need to be so nervous. We are all one family, and the past has passed! This time, did you bring me a gift?" Liu Ruyi smiled and patted Zheng Zhibao on the shoulder.
Zheng Zhibao trembled and almost fell to the ground. After staying there for a long time, he found that Liu Ruyi had no ill intentions. Then he slowly relaxed and explained in a low voice: "General, these ten warships are the most precious ones of my Zheng family."
Excellent warships have been in service between the South China Sea and the Sea of Japan. The artillery on them was also purchased from the Dutch at a high price by the elder brother! You can use it directly after buying it! Even if you are facing the Dutch now, it is not necessarily
You’ll suffer a loss!”
Liu Ruyi nodded, but did not speak. Instead, he ordered Willis and a few wealthy merchants who knew how to ship to verify their identity!
It took a long time for these people to get off the ship. Willis nodded to Liu Ruyi and reported in a low voice: "General, these ships are in good condition and very new. Although they lack some artillery, they are enough to cope with this sea area.
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Liu Ruyi nodded, and then ordered his soldiers to open the banquet, set up a grand ceremony, and greet Zheng Zhibao and his party!
Zheng Zhibao was so flattered!
He now has some understanding of Liu Ruyi's identity!
This man is the most popular person around Emperor Chongzhen and Mr. Yang Ge!
At this time, Zheng Zhibao couldn't help but feel that his face was very radiant when he was giving himself such face, and he was even more respectful to Liu Ruyi!
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Liu Ruyi warmly invited Zheng Zhibao to stay in Antonwei for a few more days. Zheng Zhibao was even more delighted and naturally obeyed!
However, at this time, Liu Ruyi was not idle, he still had a big thing to do!
One thousand military-age young men selected from Linqing, Jinan, and Jining have arrived at Anton Guard!
Liu Ruyi will build a navy and artillery training school in the open space on the north side of Andongwei New City, and they are only the first batch. Later, there will be a steady stream of military disciples joining!
knowledge is power!
From later generations, Liu Ruyi understood this point more thoroughly!
Although the Caishi Army's navy and artillery are currently extremely weak, Liu Ruyi believes that as long as the naval academy is opened, one day he can train the navy and artillery he wants!
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On the first day of June in the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, the Anton Wei Naval Academy officially opened!
Although the school grounds are extremely simple, just the simplest wooden houses, seeing more than twenty shiny red cannons on the school grounds and ten huge warships on the sea not far away, these military men
The disciples are also very excited!
Among them, the oldest is only eighteen years old, and the youngest is only sixteen!
And the reason why they were selected into the first batch of cadets of the Naval Academy is because they all have a clean financial background. There are many of them, and they are even descendants of the Caishi Army. These people have an almost natural affinity for Liu Ruyi!
Because they all know that the good life they have now is all given by their general!
"General, general, I am the third son of Lao Li's family! You hugged me when I was a child!"
"General, general, this is bacon baked by my mother herself! You can try a piece of it!"
"General..."
Standing on the high martial arts stage in the new school grounds, looking at this group of young people full of enthusiasm, Liu Ruyi couldn't help but feel excited!
These people will be Liu Ruyi's hope, the backbone of Liu Ruyi's most junior officers in the future, and the guarantee for Liu Ruyi's success in the world!
In later generations, Liang Qichao once said, "When young people are strong, the country will be strong!"
Looking at them in full swing, Liu Ruyi felt as if she had become a few years younger in an instant!
"My sons, you are all great! Since you can be selected into the first batch of cadets at the Naval Academy, it means that you are all the best! At this moment, I, Liu Ruyi, will not say anything! It's just that you are the best.
I hope you can learn your skills well here, and in the future, you can kill enemies and make meritorious deeds on the battlefield, surpassing the glory of your fathers!"
Liu Ruyi stood on the high platform and shouted earnestly to a new type of student under the stage!
"The general will be victorious! The general will be victorious!"
"The colorful stone army will be victorious! The colorful stone army will be victorious!"
"I swear to die for the general! I swear to die for the general!"
It was their first time to come into close contact with Liu Ruyi. These students were all very excited. Among the crowd, no one knew who could get up, and everyone started shouting hysterically!
On the sidelines, Zheng Zhibao, who was specially invited to attend the opening of the Naval Academy, was simply stunned!
He had also heard of such so-called schools, which were run by Europeans in Jakarta and Malacca. However, they only recruited children of European aristocrats. Zheng Zhibao had also seen some, but he thought it was nothing more than that!
But when he saw the enthusiastic attitude of these young people in front of him towards Liu Ruyi, Zheng Zhibao couldn't help but be speechless!
As a pirate leader, he naturally knows that a qualified sailor can be formed in one or two years. Although the formation of a gunner takes longer and requires actual training, Liu Ruyi cannot withstand Liu Ruyi's wealth. This school is simply
Regardless of financial resources!
If this continues, in another year or two, this...
Zheng Zhibao simply didn’t dare to think about it any further!
If that time really comes, is it still necessary for the Zheng family to exist on this sea?
Liu Ruyi didn't care about Zheng Zhibao's attitude at all. He just wanted the Zheng family to understand that compared with the imperial court and Liu Ruyi himself, the Zheng family was nothing more than a clown!
At this time, Liu Ruyi had jumped off the platform and walked towards the camp of new students!
He shook hands with the new students one by one, hugged them, patted their shoulders affectionately, and gave them gentle words of encouragement!
This made the students' blood boil even more. They felt that their generals valued them, and they couldn't help but feel even more excited. Every one of them felt as if they had been given a shot of blood!
Seventeen or eighteen years old is an age when ambitions are as high as the sky, but at this age, it is also the most uncertain and easiest time to get lost. However, Liu Ruyi opened a door for them at this time and pointed out a way for them.
the way!
As long as you follow this road, glory and wealth will be at your fingertips!
How could this not excite them?
At this time, Liu Ruyi had already walked up to a slightly thin and shy young man. Liu Ruyi smiled and patted his shoulder, "Good man, what's your name? Where do you come from?"
The young man was stunned for a moment. It wasn't until his companions around him winked at him that he realized that the general he admired most was right in front of him. He quickly knelt down on one knee respectfully and performed a standard military salute, "Naval Academy No. 1
The first batch of students, Wen Cheng, a disciple of Caishi Zhenjun Han, pays tribute like a general!"