Eight hundred and thirtieth chapters rushed to Zhanjiang
Liu Xingzuo in Zhanjiang has been authorized to take charge of coordinating all matters in Southeast Asia, including the undercover Jinyiwei lurking among pirates, factory guards spying on Southeast Asian intelligence, disrupting Jiaozhi's mission to fish in troubled waters, etc.
After the Jianqi were pacified in the north and Mongolia was recovered, apart from the major event of feudal kings in North America, Southeast Asia was the most important event.
Therefore, when Zhong Jinwei heard this, his heart tightened, and he hurriedly met with the Jinyiwei captain sent by Zhanjiang.
Less than half an hour later, Zhong Jinwei made a move.
He first asked his subordinates to go to various yamen to deliver orders. The severe crackdown, which lasted for more than a month, came to an end two days later. Then he sent someone to inform the Chief of Shipping Bureau to promote Sun Chuanting.
Sun Chuanting arrived in a hurry, and before he could salute, he heard Zhong Jinwei say to him: "I want to go to Zhanjiang immediately, and I have some things to explain to you."
Sun Chuanting was slightly surprised, then he quickly bowed and said, "Please tell me."
During the time Sun Chuanting arrived, Zhong Jinwei had already sorted out his thoughts, so he immediately said in an organized manner: "First, I have issued an order to end the crackdown in two days. Because the crackdown is an abnormal state, many checkpoints have been set up to arrest smuggling.
It will have an adverse impact on people's lives to some extent."
"Besides, relaxation is the best way to go. However, although the severe crackdown is over, your shipping department cannot relax in its regular anti-smuggling operations. Do you understand?"
"I understand, sir, please rest assured." Sun Chuanting quickly expressed his position.
After this severe crackdown, the tax revenue of the Shibo Department increased steadily. Sun Chuanting could foresee that when he contributed a large amount of tax to the court every year, especially if it was such a tax that did not harm farmers, his future would be bright.
Therefore, even if Zhong Jinwei didn't say anything, Sun Chuanting would continue to work hard to do a good job based on his own interests.
"I will also ask the factory guards to keep an eye on the smuggling situation secretly. If the smuggling situation becomes serious again, I will be ready to crack down again. If necessary, it will not be as simple as catching smuggling on the spot."
"Yes, Duke." Sun Chuanting was stunned and replied quickly. He knew what the Duke meant by saying this, which was that if smuggling became serious again, he would start to arrest the bosses behind the smugglers, and there would probably be many.
The official was dismissed.
"The second thing is also very important. The capital has recently shipped a batch of flintlock guns to the south and is going to be stored in the Shipping Department. It will be jointly managed by you, Dongchang and Jinyiwei. The destination of each flintlock gun must be confirmed by three parties.
Register."
This second thing Zhong Jinwei said shocked Sun Chuanting. He then thought about it and quickly asked for instructions: "My lord, I wonder if this flintlock rifle can be equipped with anti-smuggling soldiers?"
Before, Zhong Jinwei already knew that the equipment of the anti-smuggling soldiers was not good enough. Now Sun Chuanting made this request, which was reasonable and reasonable. He thought for a moment and said to Sun Chuanting: "These flintlock guns have a purpose, but it is not appropriate to allocate a small amount to you.
The problem is. You select a group of elites from the anti-smuggling soldiers, train them, and use them as a special operations team, then they can be equipped with flintlock rifles."
"Thank you, Duke!" Sun Chuanting was not sure when he mentioned it. It was just a stroke of luck. After all, even the regular Ming army has not been equipped with flintlock guns, and it should be impossible to equip them with anti-smuggling soldiers. But he did not expect that the Duke agreed.
, which made him overjoyed.
After thanking him, Sun Chuanting remembered that the Duke had mentioned that the batch of flintlock guns had not yet been given to whom. He had just been thinking about getting the flintlock guns for his shipping company.
So, he quickly asked for instructions: "My lord, who are you going to give this flintlock gun to?"
"There is no rush now. Regarding the issuance of flintlock guns, the emperor has given me full authority to take charge. I will give you a copy of the distribution rules after a period of time. You and the factory and security personnel will register the firearms together. After a while, I will
Or the court will send someone to verify it once, so don’t be careless or lose it!”
"I obey," Sun Chuanting responded quickly. The military was an important weapon, and he understood its importance without Zhong Jinwei's orders.
At this time, it was already afternoon. Zhong Jinwei did not delay in Guangzhou and immediately ordered to set off for Zhanjiang. Anyway, he only brought about thirty of his own guards, and he was lightly dressed and could set off as soon as he was told.
Sun Chuanting watched Duke Xing leave in a hurry, and couldn't help but wonder secretly. He didn't know what happened in Zhanjiang that made the Duke so anxious.
Although Zhong Jinwei was in a hurry, he had to rest for a night on the road because it was too late when he left Guangzhou.
Early the next morning, not long after the genius showed up, Zhong Jinwei and his party had already arrived at the boundary of Zhanjiang.
The imperial guard who reported the news led Xing Guogong and his party not to Zhanjiang City, but to the seaside.
There were not many pedestrians along the way. After climbing over a hill, it was even rarer to see people on the path leading here.
There is a small fishing village at the foot of a mountain near the seaside. A river flows through the village entrance to the sea not far away.
There is a manor on the mountainside, hidden in the woods. If someone hadn't led me there, I wouldn't have been able to find the way there.
"My lord, that place is where Lord Tongzhi lives." The captain of the Jinyi Guard pointed at the manor and introduced it to Zhong Jinwei.
When Zhong Jinwei looked at the manor, the image he saw in later TV and movies appeared in his mind. The villa was surrounded by personal bodyguards, and rich people were there on vacation, swimming and playing with women.
When the captain of Jinyiwei saw the Duke looking at that place, he thought that the Duke was a little strange about this place, so he quickly explained: "This place was originally the property of Jinyiwei, because it is convenient for people from the sea to come and contact, and there will be no harassment from others.
So Lord Tongzhi chose this place."
Zhong Jinwei just nodded and continued to rush there. Along the way, banana and plantain trees were seen constantly, with green peels hanging heavily there, showing the southern style.
But Zhong Jinwei had no intention of admiring the long-lost scenery, and soon arrived at the manor.
The captain of the Jinyi Guards led the way and led Zhong Jinwei inside. When the factory guards around him saw Duke Xingguo arriving, they all saluted and paid tribute.
As soon as he walked into the gate, he saw Liu Xingzuo, commander of the Jinyiwei, leading his men and rushing to greet him. He was notified by the observation post that he knew that the Duke was coming.
Liu Xingzuo was about to salute when Zhong Jinwei waved his hand to stop him. He asked, "Tell me more about the specific situation. It is best not to use the undercover Jinyiwei among the pirates unless absolutely necessary."
Liu Xingzuo did not insist. He immediately stepped aside and gestured with his hand: "My lord, please come into the lobby to speak."
Standing in the courtyard was indeed not the place to talk, so Zhong Jinwei followed his instructions and strode towards the lobby in front.
As soon as he entered the lobby, he discovered that this was not actually a lobby for receiving guests.
A huge map of Southeast Asia hangs on the front wall, with a desk underneath. On the left wall is a map of Cochin, and on the right is a large table with a giant sand table.
This is obviously a place for discussion. Putting it here like this means that no outsiders will come here.
As soon as Zhong Jinwei entered, he didn't even look for a seat. He faced Liu Xingzuo directly and waited for him to report the situation.