Qian Wubing woke up in a very strange state. When he opened his eyes, he almost didn't realize where he was. It was just that his neck seemed to be leaning on the back of the chair for a long time, which made him feel a little sore.
It hurt. When he tilted his head to rub his neck, he realized that there was actually a person standing in front of him. This time, Huo Ran was shocked.
Only when he saw the eunuch serving on the other party did he realize that he was in the leopard room at the moment. So, he actually fell asleep while waiting for the king in front of him. It would be arrogant for anyone to see this.
This must be the extreme! When he thought of this, he immediately felt that his neck no longer hurt, but the back of his neck felt cold, as if he had goosebumps.
"Qian Qing is awake!" A familiar voice came from the dragon case in front. Zhu Houzhao threw the memorial in his hand on the table and walked down: "Seeing that you were sleeping soundly, I didn't disturb you. There was enough time on the way.
Good job!"
"I'm scared!" Qian Wubing bounced up after a while, and was about to salute Zhu Houzhao: "This is really disrespectful, your majesty, please forgive me!"
"No gifts!" Zhu Houzhao waved his hand, he didn't care about this.
"I received an urgent report from the Zhenfu Division the day before yesterday. It was about the fact that you were inferior to the Xiyi fleet in Fujian. Mu Tianqiu did not dare to delay at all and sent it here directly!"
"Wei Chen didn't do anything, he just tried his best, but the navy suffered a huge loss this time!" Qian Wubing hurriedly humbled himself. The urgent report sent by the Jin Yiwei was not enough to praise him as the acting commander.
If he didn't refuse, it would be bad if Zhu Houzhao thought that he was arrogant because of his merit.
"This is not a meager effort of yours!" Zhu Houzhao did not hesitate to praise him, "If the Sihai fleet had not temporarily joined the navy, by the time the navy's reinforcements arrived, I am afraid that it would not have been one or two counties in Guangdong that fell.
The great changes in the southeast have caused quite a stir in the court this time!"
After saying that, he nodded firmly: "However, after this battle, even if there are people in the court who criticize why a good fleet needs such force protection, it is difficult to say it again. Xiyi is
It’s so vicious, our Ming Dynasty’s fleet is taking a lot of risks by doing business outside!”
"That is your Majesty's foresight!" Qian Wubing smiled and flattered him, "At the beginning, even the ministers did not think of setting up a fleet of thousands of overseas households to protect, but your Majesty was in a high position, as if he saw that there would be such a thing
It’s the same as in the previous wars, this point is something even the humble ministers can’t catch up with!”
"Hahaha!" Zhu Houzhao laughed: "If you say it's far-sighted, it's because Liu Jin had the foresight. Otherwise, why would he spend so much money to build such a fleet!"
Qian Wubing's expression changed and he broke out in a cold sweat. He got the information from Zhang Cai's mouth and robbed this fleet. The origin was not very glorious. Even Zhu Houzhao knew about it.
His face changed and he looked at Zhu Houzhao, who also looked at him with a smile. The two looked at each other with big eyes and small eyes for a while. In the end, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help his showoff and said: "You are the one I like most."
, this sudden and inexplicable extra money to build a fleet, can I ignore it? Otherwise, you think I am such a arrogant person, and you get angry when you see my ministers taking advantage of a few.
Do I have to covet you and seize your property?"
"Your Majesty is magnanimous!" Qian Wubing really didn't know what to say. Despite Zhu Houzhao's confused look, he didn't expect that he actually knew everything. At the moment, he could only hope that Zhu Houzhao would be under his control.
Since the establishment of the fleet, we have worked hard and have never delayed the profit sharing of Ouchi by half a cent. Don't just wave your hand and allocate the fleet that you have made a lot of money to the navy!
"I heard that over in Nanjing, you recruited some private ships and refitted them?" Zhu Houzhao raised his chin proudly. He was really not very proud when he was so proud in front of Qian Wubing. Could it be that he saw this?
The guy surrendered, and he even wanted to give this guy some pointers.
"Weichen has this plan. However, the invading Western barbarians have retreated. Before new warships are built, these civilian ships can temporarily serve as combat power!" Qian Wubing explained.
It was a matter of soldiers and horses, and he had to explain it properly.
Seeing Zhu Houzhao staring at him, he continued to explain: "The main reason is that the merchants followed Weichen on a sea trip, and the harvest was quite rich. Seeing that the court was in trouble, he took the initiative to donate part of the overseas income for transformation.
These civilian ships don’t cost the imperial court a penny!”
"This is inappropriate!" Zhu Houzhao shook his head firmly: "Over in Nanjing, I have made a decree to stop work. Businessmen are businessmen. Why are they meddling in such national affairs? It is the imperial court's business to resist foreign humiliation.
, The imperial court spends so much money every year to raise so many soldiers, horses and warships, why don’t we need to feed them at this time? "
After finishing speaking, he said with some pride: "As long as I am the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, it is not the turn of the people to worry about such military and state affairs. If we really rely on the power of the people to share the worries of the imperial court, then I will not be able to worry about it among our ancestors."
In front of the ancestors, I am so ashamed that I am so ashamed!"
"This is just a temporary measure!" Qian Wubing said, he could not make the decision for Zhu Houzhao. From now on, the major shipyards of the Ming Dynasty should build warships in a big way!
"No expedient measures will work!" Zhu Houzhao categorically denied: "I am very pleased that the merchants are willing to share the worries of the imperial court. Later, you can ask Jin Yiwei to check and make a book. Those merchants took the initiative in this matter.
Those who are willing to invest in rebuilding warships should come with a list. These people will be commended by the court just for their thoughtfulness. If there are children in the family who go to school, it is not impossible to reward them even if they are born well!"
"But, that's all!" He looked at Qian Wubing: "If we don't have warships, we will build them ourselves. If we don't have soldiers, we will train ourselves. The Mighty University Hall has already planned to open two more courses in water subjects in accordance with my wishes."
As long as we survive this period of time, we will have enough strength to deal with those whimsical Xiyi!"
"Your Majesty is wise!" Qian Wubing sincerely praised Zhu Houzhao for his persistence and his emphasis on the navy.
"I am also building warships!" Zhu Houzhao raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "Do you remember the news you sent back? I fought with the Shike cabinet for a long time before I made them obey!"