This money is certainly a windfall for the sailors, but it is not attractive to these leaders! However, Liu Haojia promised that they can use the loot to exchange for equipment, which is very attractive to them.
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Although these pirates can obtain certain weapons from different channels, they still lack sufficient channels to purchase firearms. So Liu Guangting also asked with excitement: "Master Hou, these weapons include firecrackers and artillery.
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Liu Haojia nodded and said: "Of course, it's included, but it's expensive! So you have to think carefully, don't end up losing money in the end!"
When the pirates heard this, they immediately let out another low-pitched cheer! This was Zhang Zhiyong from the officer team saying: "Master Marquis, why did we only attack the Shimazu family this time!"
Liu Haojia said: "Our attack on the Japanese country this time does not mean to engage in a full-scale war with the Japanese country, but to punish them! To put it bluntly, it is to kill chickens and scare monkeys! Moreover, the Japanese country has many famous names. If you let out the news and deal with one big name alone, other famous names will not
To support him will help us evaluate the Japanese's military strength! But another bigger goal is to plunder, and this time we must get enough property!"
The pirates were very excited when they heard that they could let go of robbery! However, some of the officers looked a little ugly. There were not many of them, but they probably had a strong sense of military honor and were somewhat resistant to plundering.
Upon seeing this, Liu Haojia said: "I won't say any high-sounding words about punishment right now! I want to tell you clearly that what I'm doing today is to try to find a way for the navy to make money! You should know how much it costs to maintain a navy every day.
Money? If you don't do something about it, you guys will be destitute sooner or later! If we can find new sources of money for the navy, the navy can continue to exist for a long time and won't be left aside like before! You don't want to either
Are you going to carry goods for people and make a living by fishing?"
Although Li Wenliang was not interested in plunder, he could only accept this result when it came to the rise and fall of the navy. However, he still said: "Master Marquis, can the navy organize similar combat operations on its own in the future?"
Liu Haojia said seriously: "Absolutely not! Remember, such combat operations must be reported and approved before they can be carried out! In order to maintain the existence of the army, we can break military discipline appropriately, but we are always soldiers, not pirates!"
After saying that, he turned towards the pirates and said, "But the merchants are not among them!"
Liu Haojia's words once again triggered a burst of cheers from the pirates! Even at this moment, some pirates were already wondering whether Dora's brother should go to the civil service for a job in the future? But what they didn't know was that this was exactly what Liu Haojia needed!
Then the pirates asked a lot of questions, and Liu Haojia patiently answered them one by one. After all, this was the first time for both parties to cooperate, so it was only right that they ask more detailed questions. And Liu Haojia was also willing to let them figure out this new game.
Of course, I am willing to answer the rules.
When he finally asked if he had anything to ask, Liu Haojia turned to Zhang Li, who had been silent, and said, "Master Supervisor, is there anything else you want to tell everyone?"
Zhang Li has not said a word since he sat next to Liu Haojia, but Liu Haojia knows that his eyes have been turning around everyone, and he has probably written down everything everyone said, and will write it down as a secret memo and send it to him.
Capital.
However, Liu Haojia was actually very satisfied with this, which was the main reason why he strongly requested Emperor Wanli to let Zhang Li come to observe this battle.
Since Zhang Li came to the Navy, although he has placed many of his own people in the Navy, he neither intervenes in command nor deducts military pay. He only concentrates on supervising various affairs in the Navy. As for the naval officers,
As long as those who don't know how to do it don't interfere, things will go smoothly!
So although they don't have a good impression of the supervisor, they don't have any bad feelings at all. Since he doesn't cause trouble, Liu Haojia will naturally not lose money to Zhang Li. Therefore, a regular amount of money will be sent to him every month, and Zhang Li will naturally accept it with a smile.
.So the cooperation between the Liu family and Zhang Li is still very pleasant!
When Zhang Li heard Liu Haojia's inquiry, he said: "Master Hou asked our family to speak, so we will just say a few words!"
After saying that, he stood up and shook his sleeves and said: "The people standing here today include officers and soldiers, as well as maritime merchants. Needless to say, officers and soldiers, we are here to give you a warning! This time we go out to conquer you.
You must strictly obey the military orders and act with caution! If it is about the bad Lord Long Live, even if the Lord spares you, our family will not spare you! Do you understand?"
The pirates naturally agreed loudly, and then Liu Haojia saw Zhang Li sitting back and said directly: "Those who need equipment and supplies will go out to discuss, and Li Wenliang will be in charge. Then everyone can rest."
Liu Haojia sent everyone out and chatted with Zhang Li for a while. Then each pirate reported the equipment they needed. After reading it, Liu Haojia found that there was nothing special, so he signed his name with a big stroke of a pen and asked them to
I happily went to work on supplies.
Early the next morning the fleet pulled anchor and set sail. At the forefront was Liu Haojia's flagship. His flagship was a newly completed cruiser with a total of 48 guns on both sides! This ship had just been launched into the sea with less than one
In August, he was transferred to Liugong Island to serve as his flagship just after completing the trial voyage.
Behind the flagship, the ships of the First and Second Squadrons formed two columns and followed him forward. Because this was a long voyage, neither squadron carried small ships. Behind them was the pirate team.
However, compared to the orderly formation of the squadron, the formation of the pirates was much looser. However, these pirates had superb ship-managing skills, so although the formation was scattered, no ship was left behind.
The long team sailing in the sea can be described as majestic. Looking at the team in front of him, Liu Haojia couldn't help but imagine the scene of Zheng He's huge fleet when he sailed to the West! Now these two small fleets have spread out on the sea for a long time.
With just one glide, Zheng He's huge fleet would have covered such a vast area of sea!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh! If Sanbao had the idea of opening up territory or trading, would the imperial court, which had benefited from it, slander the largest ocean-going fleet in the world at that time? If the Ming Dynasty had embarked on the ocean,
So what will the Ming Dynasty look like?
Sailing on the sea is peaceful and boring! Liu Haojia just reads books every day on the ship. When he is tired of studying, he will practice martial arts. But the sailors are not as happy as him. They have endless work to do every day!