In the palace, Emperor Chongping was discussing with military aircraft and cabinet ministers the military reports sent from the provinces. In addition, King Shuirong of Beijing was also waiting at the side.
The King of Beijing is fair and fair, and his handsome face has a touch of weathered color, but under his sharp eyebrows, his originally feminine eyes are much colder. It can be seen that the life of running around at sea has tempered this former prince a lot.
Beijing Wang Shuirong's face paused slightly, and he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Liu Xiang and other remnants of pirates have made a comeback. They have gathered troops on the islands as pirates and hijacked ships. They have still had some impact on the maritime trade routes."
Since the establishment of Taiwan, the Jiangnan Navy has hunted down Liu Xiang and other remnants, and gradually expelled and eliminated the bandits on the sea. However, with the boom in maritime trade, especially the withdrawal of the Jiangnan Navy, wealth has attracted people's attention, and smuggling and piracy have become rampant again.
Got up.
This is also the reason why the sea was often banned in all dynasties.
After some gangsters killed people and stole goods, they went out to sea in boats, and then gathered their troops to commit robberies.
Emperor Chongping pondered for a moment and asked: "Have the Guangdong Navy and the naval forces of Taiwan, Fuzhou and other places ever sent troops to clear up the area?"
Shui Rong said: "Back to the Holy Land, the bandits have been wiped out endlessly, just like the leek in the southeast, which revived after being cut off. Although the Guangdong Navy Division has sufficient soldiers, it lacks the supply of Hongyi artillery. The island's terrain is quite complex, making it difficult to penetrate deep into it.
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Currently, among the Han navy ranks, the only navy equipped with red cannons is the Jiangnan Navy.
Emperor Chongping thought for a while and said: "In the past two years, the Ordnance Supervisor has been manufacturing various new types of cannons. I think it won't be long before all the naval forces of the Han Dynasty will be equipped with Hongyi cannons. King Beijing will wait a moment."
Year."
A few days ago, the emperor had observed the power of flint-fire guns at close range, and became more and more obsessed with the art of making fire guns.
In the military mythology of the Han Dynasty in recent years, firecrackers have played a vital role.
Wang Shuirong of Beijing said: "However, Taiwan has become a transit and distribution center for sea trade. It is urgent to increase the strength of the navy. Manpower, ships and ships are still available, but there is still a shortage of red barbarian cannons and other ordnance."
Emperor Chongping changed the topic and said: "Nowadays, the main task of the Ordnance Supervisor of Hongyi cannons is to deal with border affairs in the north. It is not easy to transfer them from the Jiangnan Navy for the time being."
Shui Rong said: "Your Majesty, now that the sea surface in the south of the Yangtze River is peaceful, I think we can allocate part of the navy from the south of the Yangtze River to go south to the Taiwan Strait and work with the Guangdong Sea to clear the sea surface bandits."
Emperor Chongping did not express his position. Instead, he looked at Li Zan and asked, "What do you think Mr. Li Ge thinks of King Beijing's proposal?"
Li Zan said: "Wei Chen thinks that if there is no war in the south of the Yangtze River, it will be okay to allocate the navy from the south of the Yangtze River to go south."
"Gao Qing." Emperor Chongping asked again.
Gao Zhongping said: "We thought that we should step up the production of Hongyi cannons. Taiwan will temporarily allocate a unit of the Jiangnan Navy in the south of the Yangtze River to temporarily relieve the urgent need."
"Send someone to defend the country." As Emperor Chongping spoke, he cast his stern gaze on Dai Quan aside and asked.
Because Jia Heng was still on wedding leave these days and usually did not sit in the military office. But at this moment, Emperor Chongping had heard the opinions of the military ministers and now planned to listen to Jia Heng's words.
In fact, the emperors and ministers of the Han Dynasty were tacitly testing one thing, that is, whether the military affairs of the Han Dynasty could run smoothly without the Duke Jia Heng.
Facts have proved that Emperor Chongping always felt that a backbone was missing.
Dai Quan's voice was slightly shrill and he said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have sent someone out of the palace to call Duke Wei into the palace."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said, "We will discuss this matter when Duke Wei comes over."
Just at this moment, a fat eunuch entered the hall and said: "Your Majesty, Duke Wei has handed over a sign and begs to come to the palace to see the saint."
Emperor Chongping couldn't help being surprised when he heard this, and shouted loudly: "Dai Quan, Xuan."
Not long after, Jia Heng, led by the inner prisoner, wearing a python suit with a jade belt and a black crown, quickly entered the Wuying Hall, saluted Emperor Chongping who was sitting behind a lacquered wooden arched case, and said: "Wei Wei
I have met Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty."
Emperor Chongping looked at the young man with his eyes, and saw that his face was rosy and that he was as rich as jade. He felt a little complicated in his heart and said, "Ziyu, please heal yourself quickly."
Then, he smiled and said: "Ziyu came just in time. King Shangshu of Beijing mentioned various matters at sea and asked Ziyu for his opinion."
Jia Heng's face became solemn, he cupped his hands and said, "Please give me your instructions, please."
Emperor Chongping repeated what King Beijing had just said.
Under the gaze of everyone, Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "The prosperity of maritime trade is related to our country, the Han Dynasty, and there is no room for error. The navy of Guangdong and the navy of Fujian and Taiwan can directly
Send troops to eliminate the relevant pirates."
Wang Shuirong of Beijing said: "The Guangdong Navy and the Taiwan Navy lack red cannons and other fire weapons, so they are unable to cope with the red barbarians."
Jia Heng said: "Ordnance supervision is stepping up production. The navy of Fujian and Guangdong will overcome the difficulties for the time being."
After speaking, his expression paused, and Jia Heng raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, the latest Jurchen intelligence is that the Jurchen high-level officials recently launched an army to attack North Korea with the intention of recovering North Korea."
When Emperor Chongping heard this, his expression suddenly changed, and he said in a deep voice: "The Jurchens suffered repeated defeats, but unexpectedly they still refused to give up and raised troops again to send troops to Korea?"
The North is really not calming down at all.
At this moment, not only did Emperor Chongping's expression change, but the expressions on the faces of Gao Zhongping and Li Zan not far away also showed a bit of surprise.
"The Jurchens did not want to recuperate and licked their wounds, but they still resorted to this trick." Li Zan frowned, his eyes flashed, and he said coldly.
Gao Zhongping said coldly: "It's just a dying struggle."
As the second minister of the cabinet has been in power for a long time, his demeanor and majesty have become more and more majestic.
Emperor Chongping raised his eyes to look at the young man in the python suit and asked: "Ziyu, what is the Jurchen's intention to launch the army this time?"
Jia Heng said: "The Jurchens knew that our Han Dynasty would definitely attack Liaodong from the sea with North Korea. Therefore, the Jurchens took a preemptive strike and prepared to recover North Korea first to avoid the two sides from being attacked by the two sides."
Emperor Chongping nodded and asked: "Ziyu, what do you think my big man plans next?"
Jia Heng's face was solemn, and he cupped his hands and said: "We think that the Jiangnan Navy and the Denglai Navy should be dispatched to assist North Korea and fight against the Jurchens."
Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment and asked: "Is Ziyu ready to leave the capital?"
As soon as these words came out, Gao Zhongping, Li Zan, Shi Jie and other military ministers also looked at the young man in python suit with surprise.
It can be said that Jia Heng returned from Japan and stayed in the capital for less than two months, and now he has to go out to join the army again.
Either he is fighting, or he is on the way to fight.
Such a minister seems to have no big problem if he is lecherous.
In the words of future generations, every time I see you, it is like a strong wind...
The two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Han Dynasty were carried on Jia Heng's shoulders.
Jia Heng said: "Wei Chen has packed his bags in the past few days and headed to Tianjin and Denglai to integrate the navy and assist the Korean Communist Party in the fight against the Jurchens. I also ask for permission from the Holy One."
Emperor Chongping looked at the young man with complex eyes and said, "Ziyu just got married. How many more days will he stay in the capital?"
Jia Heng said loudly: "The military situation is like a fire, and we cannot delay for a moment."
Under his thin, slack eyebrows, Emperor Chongping looked at the young man with stern eyes and said, "Ziyu, can you go on this trip to destroy the Jurchens in one go?"
Jia Heng said: "To defeat the Jurchens, we have to move forward by water, and it's hard to predict the chances of war this time."
The emperor obviously couldn't wait any longer and wanted to capture the Jurchens in one fell swoop.
The look in Emperor Chongping's eyes dimmed a little. He was silent for a moment and said: "The cabinet has drafted a decree to appoint the Duke of Wei, Jia Heng, as the general to fight against rebellion. He will hold the Emperor's Sword and governor the land and sea troops of Hebei, Shandong and Shandong provinces to assist Pingliao.
King Chen Qin of Chu is the quartermaster, and is also in charge of food and wages, and supporting the army."
Li Zan looked solemn, raised his hands and said yes.
When Jia Heng heard the name of Chu King Chen Qin, his heart moved slightly.
This emperor was obviously supporting the King of Chu and properly countering the King of Wei.
Since the emperor was not optimistic about his own health, he accelerated the comprehensive inspection of the feudal vassals.
Emperor Chongping warned: "Zi Yu, this battle seeks to expel the Jurchen soldiers and annihilate their effective strength. If the opportunity is suitable, we will send troops to annihilate Liaodong in one fell swoop. At that time, the soldiers and horses in the capital camp and various border towns can be mobilized by Zi Yu."
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Jia Heng cupped his hands and said, "I obey the order."
Beijing Wang Shuirong's eyes flashed, and he raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I would like to serve as Ziyu's deputy general and follow Ziyu to command the navy and go to North Korea to destroy the Jurchens."
Jia Heng raised his eyes and glanced at Beijing Wang Shuirong, his mind moved slightly.
What does King Beijing mean by this? Do you want to fight alongside him?
Emperor Chongping said: "What do you think Ziyu?"
Jia Heng said: "The King of Beijing has just returned to the capital. It would be better to rest in the capital for a while, but there is no need to rush around like this."
After hearing this, Wang Shuirong of Beijing raised his head, looked at Jia Heng, and said: "Duke Wei, you have contributed to national affairs. It is our duty to serve the country, so how can we say hard work? Your Majesty, I also want to see Jiangnan.
The navy's tactics of using red cannons are needed by the Taiwan Navy and the Guangdong Navy. Soon, Wei Chen will go to Taiwan to prepare for the formation of the navy."
Emperor Chongping said: "Ziyu, what King Beijing said is not unreasonable. You are just discussing the establishment of a naval division. We need to come up with a charter on how to control the pirates and protect the sea along the Fujian and Guangdong coasts."
It can be said that this is also in line with Emperor Chongping's strategy of seeking multi-party support in military affairs.
The power of military conquest cannot be dominated by one family.
Jia Heng cupped his hands and said, "I obey the order."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said: "The cabinet has drafted a decree to make King Beijing Shuirong the commander of the navy and support military affairs."
Li Zan and Gao Zhongping raised their hands and said yes.
After the matter was settled, Jia Heng did not stay long and said goodbye, while King Shuirong of Beijing also left the palace.
The two of them walked slowly along the palace road with high vermilion palace walls. It was almost noon, and the warm autumn sunlight shone on the glazed tiles, making them shine brightly.
There was a prosperous smile on Shui Rong's handsome face, and he looked at the young man with a pair of sharp sword-like eyes, and said with a smile: "Zi Yu, after so many years, Zi Yu really still has the same style."
He went home yesterday and took a look at his son. His facial features did indeed look a bit like Zi Yu's.
Jia Heng complimented him and said, "Your Majesty is also very handsome and charming, no less handsome than before."
The two of them were walking along the palace wall. Jia Heng asked: "Your Majesty, how are Taiwan's naval forces preparing to build up now? Has the scale and combat strength been formed?"
Shui Rong shook his head and said: "The troops are still too small, only 20,000 people. After the Jiangnan Navy left, the advantage over the pirates disappeared a lot. Because the sea trade was very profitable, the gangsters and the remnants of Liu Xiang and other tribes
, scrambled to attack the trade routes at sea, but the naval forces of Fujian, Guangdong and other places were still unable to control them."
The Guangdong Navy has more than 50,000 people, while the Fuzhou Navy has 10,000 or 20,000 people, and Taiwan's newly built Navy has nearly 10,000 people. The total is less than 100,000 people, but the entire sea area it is responsible for is vast, and it is impossible to cover it.
Jia Heng said: "The main thing is manpower. Taiwan has established a province with few people and few soldiers. Now it is full of waste. We can only mobilize naval divisions from Fujian and Zhejiang to conquer."
Shui Rong said: "The same is true now, but the gangsters at sea are extremely vicious, and our ships are unprepared for the fire, so it is difficult to win. Especially since the Jiangnan Navy withdrew, the situation has become more and more obvious."
"The future situation should be about the naval division, but before that, it is still important to quell the Jurchens." Jia Heng said: "When the Jurchens in Liaodong are pacified and the northern towns withdraw heavily, the Han Dynasty can increase the naval division. Things have to be prioritized.
Nowadays, border affairs in Liaodong are more serious."
It can be said that the Han Dynasty's demand for troops on the sea frontier is increasing day by day, and the military equipment of Jiubian accounts for huge military expenditures. The Jurchens in Liaodong have reached a point where they cannot be conquered and destroyed.
Shui Rong smiled and said: "What Zi Yu said is really Huang Zhong Da Lu, a revelation."
Immediately, he said: "Zi Yu, it's already noon. You might as well come to my house for a drink. I'll ask the princess to cook in person and make a few more specialty dishes. You and I will talk about military and national affairs together."
Jia Heng said: "Your Majesty, the military situation is like a fire. I will go to the mansion to settle all the funeral arrangements first. Since we are about to send out troops, please forgive me."
He always feels that this water is not good-hearted, so don't get him drunk again...
When Beijing Wang Shuirong heard this, his face was startled. Under his sword-shaped eyebrows, a flash of disappointment flashed in his eyes, but the smile on his face remained unchanged and he said, "That Ziyu, walk slowly."
Then, watching the young man in the python suit get on his horse, Shui Rong's eyes flickered. It seemed that he would leave questions about the princess and the child for another time.
Jia Heng, riding a horse, returned to Ningguo Mansion with a group of Jinyi Mansion guards.
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Ningguo Mansion, back hall
At this moment, it is surrounded by pearls and hairpins, floating green flowers and flowing flowers, and a lot of fragrant flowers sprouting from the stamens, competing for wonder and beauty.
Qin Keqing was wearing a vermilion dress, with beautiful eyebrows. She, Mrs. You, Second Sister You, and Third Sister You were teasing two children.
Not far away, Miaoyu and Xing Xiuyan were sitting in a row. Miaoyu also put on the usual boudoir girl's clothes.
Princess Xianning, Li Chanyue, and Song Yan sat on the pearwood chairs beside them, looking at the two children teasing together. They also saw smiles on their beautiful faces.
Princess Xianning raised her eyes and looked at the two girls. You pat them and I patted them. She gently stroked her belly, which was not bulging at all.
It seems that her monthly letter this month has not come yet. It seems that she is pregnant as her husband said.
Baochai and Daiyu were also sitting in a row on an embroidered pier. They also looked at the two lively and cute little guys, and their hearts filled with affection.
In other words, I also want one.
This is a natural change of mindset.
After getting married, the two were already thinking about having a baby.
In contrast, Baochai's mentality is stronger, while Daiyu's is less simple-minded and thinks the child is cute and smart.
Miaoyu, on the other hand, looked at her daughter. Her pure and aloof temperament disappeared a lot from her ice-skinned face.
On the contrary, with the passage of time, I have gained a little more maternal gentleness and intellectuality.
At this moment, the nanny from outside entered the hall, with a smile on her fair face, and said: "Madam, the uncle is here."
The few people who were talking basically stopped what they were doing and followed the sound.
I saw a tall and tall figure entering the hall from the outside.
Jia Heng is only eighteen or nineteen years old. He is a handsome young man and can be said to be in his prime.
"Husband, you're back." Qin Keqing's eyebrows were as curved as willow leaves, she smiled and asked.
Jia Heng said: "I just entered the palace to meet the Holy Spirit. Have you had lunch?"
Qin Keqing said softly: "Not yet."
"Daddy~" The two little girls turned their cute and smart faces and looked at the boy in the python suit with a smile.
Jia Heng's eyes moved slightly, he looked at his daughter with a smile and said, "Fu'er, Mo'er."
He walked up to the two girls and hugged one in each hand.
Princess Xianning's clear eyes flickered under her beautiful eyebrows, and she asked: "Sir, I heard from Sister Xiaoxiao that you are leaving Beijing to go on an expedition?"
Jia Heng nodded and said: "The Jurchens led the troops to plunder North Korea today. In the next two days, I plan to lead the troops to Tianjin Guards."
Princess Xianning frowned, her eyes full of worry, and said, "Sir, are we going to fight again?"
As soon as these words came out, Mr. You, Second Sister You, and Third Sister You all looked at the young man with concern on their faces.
Baochai and Daiyu looked at each other and stared at the young man in the python suit, their eyes full of worry.
Jia Heng teased the two little girls, sat down next to the table, and said, "After this time, there will be much less war in the future."
At this moment, if the fighter plane is suitable, he may be able to solve the Liaodong problem in one fell swoop and be granted the title of Commander-in-Chief.
He has been in the position of Duke for a long time, and he also feels stuck.
County kings... How many kings with different surnames have there been throughout the ages?
Since the founding of the Chen Han Dynasty, hundreds of years have passed, and there have only been four people. Now that Nan'an has been eliminated, there are only three people.
Under Princess Xianning's beautiful eyebrows, her crystal clear eyes flashed brightly and she said, "Is Sister Xiaoxiao going to Tianjin with your husband this time?"
Jia Heng said: "She stayed in the capital. Well, why didn't you see her?"
Princess Xianning smiled and said, "Sister Xiaoxiao said she had something to do at Jinyi Mansion and would come back later."
Jia Heng nodded and said nothing else. Instead, he turned his gaze to the beautiful, bright, delicate, and beautiful faces, and said with a smile: "What's wrong, these are all...
Why are you looking at me like that?"
The look in his eyes as he bid farewell seemed as if he was about to die soon.
Well, these words are too ominous, so it’s better not to say them randomly.
In the world of Red Mansions, I like to have a prophecy the most.
Under Qin Keqing's slender eyebrows, her beautiful eyes were full of complex emotions, and she said softly: "Husband, I haven't been at home for long, and I have to go to war again."
It can be said that Jia Heng spent many years in the battle from the 14th year of Chongping to the 18th year of Chongping.
Jia Heng smiled and said: "I have been running around like this these past few years, and I will be able to have some free time in the future. Fortunately, you and I are both young. We will still have decades to get together in the future, so there is no need to rush."
temporary."
The period of rapid development in life only lasts a few years, or even ten years.
A slight smile appeared on Sanjie You's gorgeous face, and she said softly: "What the uncle said is that we will have a long time to get together in the future, so we are not in a hurry to just spend a short while."
Baochai and Daiyu also looked at Jia Heng in confusion. Daiyu reached out to hold the soft little hand and whispered: "Sister Bao."
"Sister Lin, don't worry, she will be back soon." Under Baochai's beautiful eyebrows, her moist apricot eyes were as full as water.
It is not certain that by the time he comes back, the Jurchens have been wiped out, and he will be granted the title of county king.
Daiyu said softly, "Hmm", her bright starry eyes flickered, and her pink lips were slightly moist.
After the two had skin-to-skin contact with Jia Heng, their relationship was obviously much better than before.
Jia Heng said: "Okay, don't stare so hard. It's already noon. Let's get something to eat and have lunch."
In this Christmas gathering scene as a reward for fans, a group of people gathered around him. Sometimes he didn't know who to talk to, because it could easily make others feel sad.
