At this moment, Gao Shaoyi felt that he had underestimated the imperial court. The Daqian Dynasty had existed for so many years, so it should have back-ups everywhere. What Gao Shaoyi was thinking about at this moment was his own territory, which was all acquired from foreigners. The officials at all levels who had been brought back from there had also been replaced, so there should be no back-up from the imperial court.
Gao Shaoyi carefully thought about some important positions in his territory. They were all appointed in the past six months, and they were all selected by Gao Shaoyi himself. There should be no people from the imperial court, but it is hard to say about other governors and governors. After so many years, With the imperial court's great background, they thought they had control of their own territory, but little did they know that someone might betray them at a critical moment.
"It's just a pretense to let the crown prince go south for a tour. Nandong Province may have been out of the court's control for too long. This time I hope the court can take back the three southern provinces. This requires your cooperation."
The emperor did not answer Gao Shaoyi's question directly, but when these words came out, one can imagine Gao Shaoyi's inner shock. He thought that the imperial court was already on the verge of death, but he did not expect that Nan Batian still had such great ability in the three southern provinces. Management is no joke. Everyone knows that this is Nan Batian's territory, but since the emperor dares to say this, he definitely has a back-up plan.
Since the emperor needs Gao Shaoyi's support to speak, he must give Gao Shaoyi certain benefits.
You just took away three warships from us. Isn't this a bit inappropriate?
The three southern provinces surround Nandong Province, Nanxi Province, and Nanlong Island Province, an island to the south of Nandong Province. The three provinces, plus dozens of surrounding inhabited islands, together form the territory in the hands of Nan Batian.
"Except for the concessions in Dongdi Kingdom and Nandong Province, you can appoint the governor of Nanlong Island."
The emperor set his own price. In the hearts of these royal members, the land on the mainland is extremely valuable, but the overseas islands are not so good. Because the economy on the islands is relatively backward, they cannot provide much tax revenue to the court every year. The imperial court often allocated funds for disaster relief, so in the eyes of the imperial court, these islands were of little use.
"Your Majesty, Nanlong Island has a large area, about 100,000 square kilometers, but the problem is that the total population is less than 6 million people, and most of the areas are undeveloped..."
Gao Shaoyi began to vomit his bitterness. If Nan Batian is captured, the suppressing army will definitely have to use a lot of force, and they will even have to confront Nan Batian's 300,000 people. Now we are only given one island, which is probably a bit... It's too dark.
Regarding what Gao Shaoyi said, the emperor had already thought of it. Gao Shaoyi had never been a loser. The emperor's backhand left in the dark was a killer move, and the infantry brigade of the suppressing army was another killer move. There were two aspects. If you want to calculate, Gao Shaoyi's side is not much weaker than the emperor's back side. If it is divided into only one island, it is indeed a bit less.
What's more, the concession in Dongdi has nothing to do with the imperial court. What you say now is just to put money on your face. The brothers who suppressed the captives fought for it with their lives.
"You are allowed to recruit and garrison troops in Nandong Province and Nanxi Province, one infantry division in each province."
The emperor also knew very well that if there were no real benefits, Gao Shaoyi would probably not get involved in this matter. Gao Shaoyi would do his best to fight against the Rakshasa Empire, but if he helped the imperial court take back the three southern provinces, there would be no such thing. .
With the 300,000 troops in Nan Batian's hands, coupled with his operations in the three southern provinces over the years, even if the emperor's backup force is very powerful, there is probably no way to directly win the victory. If he can win directly, it will be completely
There is no need to drag Gao Shaoyi in. You must know that Gao Shaoyi has his mouth open waiting to drink blood.
Gao Shaoyi thought about it in his mind. Nandong Province includes Nanlong Island and dozens of surrounding islands. Since the emperor gave it to him, it is not too much to station two infantry divisions. There are also fifteen counties in the island.
The security corps and armed force must total hundreds of thousands of people.
Coupled with the two infantry divisions in the other two provinces, Gao Shaoyi's armed force in the three southern provinces will exceed 200,000, and it will be easy to expand his power by then.
"The Nanyang Fleet has been abandoned for a long time. I want to take charge of the Nanyang Fleet to clear out enemies in the southern sea area of the imperial court."
Now the navy of the Suppression Army is a coast guard force without an official designation at all. Although the imperial court's Nanyang Fleet only has a bunch of broken ships, it still has tens of thousands of people. These people are a burden to the imperial court.
, but if it falls into the hands of Gao Shaoyi, the four military ports and one ship repair yard of the Nanyang Fleet will all be ours.
The four military ports of the Nanyang Fleet are located in the four coastal cities of Nandong Province and Nanxi Province. The site selection was also very tricky. If Gao Shaoyi got these four military ports, it would mean that the entire southern coast was in Gao Shaoyi's hands.
Inside.
"Your kid's appetite must be a bit big."
The emperor frowned and said, even he himself did not feel that when Gao Shaoyi came back last time, the relationship between the two was still a superior and subordinate relationship, but now it seems to be an equal relationship.
"Your Majesty, since the war with the Gallic Empire ended, the Nanyang Navy has actually disappeared. After Wei Chen took over the Nanyang Navy, the total investment was at least 20 million silver coins..."
Gao Shaoyi also quickly expressed his sufferings. This is not a small sum of money. The Daqian Empire does not have any ships cruising in the southern seas. This is also a very embarrassing thing. Now we will take over the Nanyang Fleet. This
We paid for it, and when the time comes, the flag of the Daqian Empire will be hanging on the ship.
"The imperial court wants to leave a fleet under its direct jurisdiction in the southern seas. The size of the fleet shall not be lower than that of the prince's cruising fleet. Three of the four military ports can be given to you, and the other military port is directly under the imperial court's own jurisdiction."
After the emperor finished speaking, he stood there and closed his eyes. This was the emperor's final retreat. Gao Shaoyi could get three military ports, but the other one must be reserved for the court.
Of course, including the prince's cruise fleet, Gao Shaoyi would have to bring out two light cruisers and four destroyers.
"The humble minister obeys the decree."
Two minutes later, Gao Shaoyi bowed and agreed. Although he agreed, the emperor was not in a good mood. He was obviously the king of a country. He directly issued orders for whatever he wanted to do, but now he still had to discuss it with his subordinates, even without taking any advantage.
Will the emperor feel better because of his son's advantage?
What's more, after taking back the three southern provinces, Gao Shaoyi has already smashed the nails in the three southern provinces. Maybe this will be a new Nanbatian.