Trying to get rid of King Yong was something Qi Yu had planned for a long time.
There are two motives.
First of all, having a big tiger like him as a neighbor across the sea makes me feel uneasy! As the saying goes, don't allow others to snore on the side of the bed. This is the truth.
Also, the development of Qiongzhou requires a lot of money. Wouldn't it be nice if Prince Yong's private money could be 'borrowed' for use? What's more, the money doesn't need to be paid back.
Based on the above two points, King Buqieyong is really sorry for the folks in Qiongzhou, and even more sorry for the chickens in my house.
Although this is the truth, Qi Yu will not be overly persistent. This kind of thing depends on luck and chance, and cannot be forced. If you can find a good opportunity, you will take advantage of it; if not, you will take the approach of watching from the other side.
posture, and feel at ease to be an audience.
This was the original plan, but now things have changed and Yin Tao is trapped there, so changes have to be made.
With the relationship between Yin Jun and himself, how could he stand by and not save him?
If we want to save him, we can only solve it by force.
In short, the one with the toughest fist is the elder brother.
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Shao Qing, a group of people summoned by Mr. Qi, held a meeting in the lobby of the government office.
The atmosphere was a bit solemn.
Look, under the plaque hanging high in the mirror, Qi Yu is sitting upright in his official uniform, and the scriptures in each room are also sitting with solemn expressions on their faces, as if listening.
Qi Yu believes that if he wants to compete with King Yong, he must mobilize all the resources in his hands, otherwise, he will not be able to shake him at all.
To sum it up in one word: spare no effort!
However, you need to pay attention to some routines here, otherwise you will be criticized and you will be unable to argue.
The reason is very simple. A fourth-grade prefect cannot have private soldiers, otherwise he is planning to rebel. Therefore, he must be very vigilant to avoid the word "soldier".
For routine operations, you must first create a good reputation, that is, make up a reason to defeat the mediocre king.
"His Majesty's holy grace granted King Yong a fiefdom in Fenggang to enjoy the blessings of peace. What I didn't expect was that not only did he not want to repay the favor, he actually colluded with the people of Franji to commit rebellion. Now, Governor Lu
To raise the flag of justice on the shores of the South China Sea, we, Qiongzhou, should lend a helping hand..."
Well, the reason is there: we are fighting to help the government army quell rebellion, and we are doing an act of justice.
Then there is the issue of ‘soldiers’.
Ahem, our family only has a bunch of government servants, where are the soldiers?
Yes or no?
No matter what others say, Qi Yu insisted on it unilaterally.
"The assistance this time is mainly based on the fleet of the patrol patrol house, supplemented by specially trained musketeers. In addition, we also need the assistance of the local braves..."
Look, we don’t have an army in Qiongzhou, right?
The only ones dispatched were the officers from the patrol room and the recruited village warriors.
Moreover, these local warriors are the Fuso Army who dug coal under Harry's command, and they are considered foreign aid.
Mr. Qi still advocates that stones from other mountains can be used to attack jade.
Just kidding, King Yong's firepower is so fierce, how can he do it without a cannon fodder?
In view of this, Qi Yu ordered: "Immediately send someone to Qiongnan to move Harry, and tell him that I invite him to do something big and work together to divide King Yong's rich family assets. I hope he will come soon."
"yes!"
"Also, gather all the gunboats at Tianzi Pier and be at my disposal at any time. In addition, five hundred fishing boats will be deployed to the shore to prepare for emergencies."
"yes!"
"..."
According to the estimation of the war room manager Cheng Fuxian, such a large-scale mobilization will take about half a month to complete.
Can Yin Tao be able to wait for so long?
They say rescuing people is like putting out fires. If you can do it in advance, do it as early as possible.
"In this way, I will lead the assembled first team and set off, and the following people will join us later." Qi Yu arranged.
It is feasible to go north in two parts.
Next, is the preparation of military supplies.
Ren Yu said that fortunately, Qi Yu had ordered to make reserves for the war a long time ago to prepare for a rainy day. Now there is enough gunpowder and projectiles for war preparations, which should be able to support a small local war.
Then there is the matter of supplies.
Although Peng Wenchang did not understand military strategy, he was familiar with some common sense. He worried: "Sir, you mobilized troops and traveled far and wide. If you only rely on small fishing boats to transport supplies, how can you keep up?"
This is indeed a problem.
However, Qi Yu quickly came up with a countermeasure. He chuckled and said, "Don't we have a large treasure ship idle on the shore? It is definitely more than enough to carry supplies."
Yes!
Not to mention, Qi Yu’s suggestion is very constructive and plug-and-play.
Following the topic of treasure ships, Peng Wenchang proposed another idea that he didn't know whether it would be feasible: "Wouldn't it be a pity that such a big ship is only used for transportation?"
Qi Yu was puzzled and asked, "Sir, if you have any ideas, it's okay to say so."
"In my opinion, the treasure ship can only store food and fresh water for a month. Even if it encounters an accident, it will not be a pity if it sinks." He changed his voice and suggested: "This treasure ship has a thick keel and a deep draft.
, wouldn’t it be a pity that such a big ship is not equipped with long-range artillery?”
The key point in the words: the word remote.
Heavy artillery is so clumsy. If it is used on a ship, it needs large tonnage as support. Otherwise, if a recoil hits, the ship will directly overturn.
The treasure ship is extremely thick and heavy, almost comparable to the 10,000-ton cruise ship in the previous life. Using it as a carrier would be even more stable than Mount Tai.
"Haha..." Qi Yu clapped his hands and smiled, and praised: "What a word that wakes up the dreamer! This advice from the master is excellent, reliable and practical. Without further ado, I will go to Mahan to discuss this matter.
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Act vigorously and resolutely, and do whatever you say.
Mr. Qi today is not irritable at all.
I thought this matter would be difficult, but unexpectedly, Mahan actually laughed after hearing this.
He said that regarding the heavy artillery, he had already completed the research and development and design work, but due to the severe restrictions on its use, it has not been able to be cast.
Then, he talked about a lot of scientific principles, such as: cooling, accuracy, emission efficiency, etc.
However, Qi Yu did not delve too deeply into the special knowledge in these professional fields. He only focused on one thing: range!
Ma Han patted his chest: I can't guarantee anything else. It can still shoot a hundred feet longer than King Yong's artillery.
What? A hundred feet more?
I have to say that this advantage is already obvious.
So, how long does it take for delivery?
Mahan said that due to the current sufficient manpower and no shortage of fine steel, two long-range artillery pieces can be delivered as soon as ten days later.
Qi Yu smacked his lips and said: Only two doors? Can't there be more?
Mahan spread his hands and responded silently: I have tried my best!
Okay, two doors, two doors!
better than nothing!
After leaving the foundry, Qi Yu went straight back home and explained to his wife that he was going north to redress the situation. In terms of time, it might take several months to come back.
However, he kept silent about Yin Tao.
Saving her was for Yin Jun's sake, not a decision made when the lower body got hot. If that's the case, what can be said?
"What? You are going to fight..."
Women have a natural fear of war, and Liu Quan is no exception. When she heard this, she couldn't help but become worried.
"Don't worry, madam. This battle is a naval battle. I have water at my back and constant retreat. I will never be trapped by the enemy. Let's put it this way, if I can beat you, I will fight. If you can't, I will retreat to Qiongzhou. There is nothing to worry about.
of."
Once Liu Quan heard that there was a way out, she calmed down a lot. However, she still kept reminding her: "When fighting, you only need to command from a distance. You must not take risks yourself, let alone take the lead..."
Uh... I'm like cannon fodder?
Qi Yu continued to comfort her: "Madam, don't worry, I will be safe during this trip, and I won't lose a hair..."
"..."
Finally, Qi Dalang specially warned me that this matter must be hidden from my mother, lest she would be worried if she knew about it.
Liu Quan thought for a moment and agreed.
However, in fact, the old lady was indeed kept secret, but Xiao Nizi found out the news indirectly.
Is such that.
In view of the past master-student relationship, Xiaotong went to pay homage to Peng Wenchang out of etiquette. Because the old man could not withstand the attack of Xiao Nizi's sugar-coated bullets, he unexpectedly revealed Qi Yu's expedition plan.
What?
Dad is going out to fight?
How could such excitement be without me, Qi Xiaotong?