Seven hundred and ninetieth chapters southbound foregone conclusion
After a while, it was Zhong Jinwei who spoke first. He told Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, the only thing you can do now is to develop food in Southeast Asia."
Emperor Chongzhen's eyes lit up after hearing this, and he was refreshed, but in an instant he became depressed again and said: "I remember Master Zhong's suggestion, but now that the Shipping Department has just been established, there will definitely be a lot of things in the early stage, it can't be so
Quick results."
Bi Ziyan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, looked at Zhong Jinwei's back, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, and he immediately suggested to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, it is better to ask Duke Xingguo to make a trip to the south to solve the food problem. I have at least two conditions.
The reason can explain the necessity of the Duke's trip."
When the three people in the palace heard this, they all looked at Bi Ziyan. Emperor Chongzhen among them asked, "Come and hear what Bi Qing said?"
Zhong Jinwei himself was also very interested to see what Bi Ziyan had to say.
With Emperor Chongzhen's permission, Bi Ziyan said: "First, this idea came from the Duke of the State, so the Duke of the State is the most familiar with it. The system of the Municipal Shipping Department was also proposed by the Duke of the State, just like the research institute in the capital.
If you go around for a while, you might gain something."
"Second, the Duke has returned from overseas. Among our Ming officials, he is naturally the most familiar with the situation in Southeast Asian countries. To adopt the most appropriate strategy according to local conditions, none other than the Duke is the one."
Wen Tiren listened on the side and also interjected: "The southern sea is not peaceful, and the Western barbarians and pirates are raging. Taken together, it involves the coordination of the Municipal Shipping Department, the Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, the Dongchang, and the Jinyiwei. It is best to be managed by
A high-ranking court official went to coordinate the process so that we can do our best to obtain food from Southeast Asia as quickly as possible."
Emperor Chongzhen nodded repeatedly after hearing this. He looked at Zhong Jinwei and gave another reason: "Master Zhong, there is also the Jiaozhi matter. I am not at ease with such a big matter even if the factory guard is presiding over it."
Zhong Jinwei couldn't help but smile bitterly, these three people, you and I, in the end, he must go.
He himself had no objections, and even had some hope. Because in later generations, he would work and live in Guangdong, so it would be good to go back and see Guangdong in the late Ming Dynasty.
But the key now is that Yan Yingfang is pregnant again. Before, he was busy fighting the war against the captives and had no chance to spend time with her. Now he thought that after destroying the Jian captives and resigning as the admiral of the capital camp, he would have time to accompany her. I really didn’t expect that.
, forced by circumstances, I had to go on a business trip again.
No matter what, Zhong Jinwei could still distinguish between accompanying his pregnant wife and raising food for the Ming Dynasty.
I saw Zhong Jinwei reporting to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I am willing to go to Guangdong and try my best to raise food."
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he immediately smiled and said: "I feel most at ease if Master Zhong goes there in person."
He paused and then added: "The most important thing when you go here is yourself, don't be too tired; pay attention to safety and don't take risks. You have to understand that for me, you are a hundred or a thousand times more important than food.
"
Emperor Chongzhen had expressed this idea more than once. When he said it again, Zhong Jinwei still felt excited. Therefore, he immediately reported to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I will do my best."
Bi Ziyan on the side was surprised when he saw that Emperor Chongzhen valued Zhong Jinwei so much, and at the same time he felt a little jealous.
Another onlooker, Wen Tiren, felt that it was natural. Because he knew the origin of Zhong Jinwei, if he was asked to choose, he would definitely choose Zhong Jinwei, this priceless treasure.
Emperor Chongzhen on the throne suddenly said: "Master Zhong, we are going to the south. It would be best if we can get back in time. Otherwise, don't worry, I will ask the imperial doctor and Po Wen to prepare it in your house."
Zhong Jinwei was startled when he heard it. He seemed to have never mentioned Yan Yingfang's pregnancy to Emperor Chongzhen. But then he felt relieved. It was normal for Emperor Chongzhen to know.
Now Emperor Chongzhen expressed his stance that of course he was willing and thanked him immediately.
Only then did Wen Tiren and Bi Ziyan find out that Mrs. Zhong was pregnant again, and they all congratulated Zhong Jinwei.
This incident was just a small episode, which could be regarded as livening up the atmosphere. Then the four people began to discuss the specific matters of Zhong Jinwei's southbound trip, and the discussion lasted for a long time before it was finally concluded.
After Zhong Jinwei came out of the palace, he went to the military battle station.
Fan Jun, the eunuch in charge of the Military War Bureau, heard that Zhong Jinwei was coming and came out with a frown. When Zhong Jinwei saw him, he laughed and said to Fan Jun: "Eunuch Fan, don't get me wrong, I'm not here to rush you."
When Fan Jun heard this, he immediately cooperated with Zhong Jinwei, breathed an exaggerated sigh of relief, and replied as if he was relieved: "We were scared to death!"
Then he raised his hand to Zhong Jinweigong and said with a smile on his face: "Our family didn't make that breech-loading gun, so we didn't even dare to go over to congratulate the Duke. I apologize here."
"Haha, verbal apologies don't count. When is it time to treat guests to dinner?" Zhong Jinwei joked as he walked inside under the guidance of Fan Jun.
"No problem, the Duke has designated a place, and we won't hesitate!" Fan Jun said in a high-pitched voice, patting his chest as he walked.
Zhong Jinwei glanced at him and suddenly changed his mind. He just heard him say: "After thinking about it, I still think it's too troublesome to eat, so I'll give it a try!"
Fan Jun was just about to think about where Duke Xingguo would go to eat and drink next, but he didn't expect Zhong Jinwei to say something like this. By surprise, he almost tripped over his own feet.
Gu Baichuan and others laughed silently behind the two of them. The prince would always have some unexpected actions and words and deeds. They were already somewhat immune and would not have such a big reaction like Fan Jun.
The group of people arrived at the reception hall of the Bingzhan Bureau. After they took their seats, Zhong Jinwei said bluntly to Fan Jun: "Eunuch Fan, I come to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. I came to the Bingzhan Bureau. I just have a few things to tell you.
explain."
"My lord, please speak." When Fan Jun heard this, he quickly became serious.
Zhong Jinwei was not polite to him and said directly: "First, the research on breech-loading guns cannot be slackened, including the progress of other improved firearms."
"Don't worry, Lord, our family will not relax just because Jianlu is gone." Fan Jun quickly assured after hearing this.
Zhong Jinwei grinned and nodded: "That's good! Secondly, the production of firearms needs to increase production capacity, not only to equip the border troops, but also to replace the old guns in the hands of the Beijing camp."
"The Bureau of War is already working hard to build flintlock guns. If the imperial court wants to equip the frontier army as soon as possible, it can equip the border army with the guns replaced by the Beijing camp." Fan Jun also knew about the imperial court's reorganization of the frontier army, so he made a suggestion
road.
Unexpectedly, Zhong Jinwei shook his head and said: "The old guns in the Beijing camp should be replaced within the next few months, but they are not used to equip the border troops, but sold. When necessary, you will recruit craftsmen here.
, we need to increase production capacity, because there is a huge demand for flintlock guns."
When Fan Jun heard this, he frowned, thinking that he didn't even have enough, so he had to sell it?