Eight hundred and fortieth chapters attacking big officials
According to Wen Tiren's statement, it is indeed a problem.
Time is running out, and the Northern Fleet must begin escort missions around next spring. But it is a newly formed fleet, and it is the first time for both ships and people to form such a large fleet.
Although the sailors of this fleet are experienced in sailing, fighting, etc., they still need to get used to it. Everyone, including Emperor Chongzhen, has a clear understanding of this.
But now it is November again, and the weather is no longer suitable for the fleet to conduct exercises and run-in.
Just when the Wenhua Palace was quiet because of this problem, Zhong Jinwei's voice rang out, and he was heard saying to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion that will not only solve the problem of running-in of the fleet, but also affect other people.
matter."
Emperor Chongzhen was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly asked: "Master Zhong, if you have any suggestions, please tell me quickly."
Wen Tiren, Yang He and others also looked at Duke Xingguo, wondering what good idea he had. From what he meant, it seemed that he could kill more birds with one stone.
Just listen to Zhong Jinwei report to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, since the Northern Fleet cannot run in in the north due to climate reasons, then it will be fine if it goes to the south to run in. By the way, we can do other things to achieve the goal of killing two birds with one stone.
"
It’s not like no one has thought about the idea of going to the south to run in. However, the cost of running in far away from the base will be much higher, so no one has proposed it.
But now that Duke Xingguo said there are other goals that can be achieved, then this high-cost adjustment can be considered.
Everyone in the Wenhua Hall listened to Duke Xingguo's words, while preparing to secretly evaluate whether the purpose he was about to say was worth paying the high cost.
Zhong Jinwei didn't know what he said, which made everyone in the hall have many thoughts. He just continued: "We can make the Northern Fleet sail from north to south, and promote the power of the fleet while running in, forcing the pirates along the Ming Dynasty coast to continue to flee to Southeast Asia.
The more pirates there were in the past, the more peaceful our Ming coast would be, while Southeast Asia would be more chaotic."
Hearing Zhong Jinwei say this, Emperor Chongzhen showed a knowing smile on his face. The more chaotic Southeast Asia becomes, the easier it will be for the Ming Dynasty to come forward to clean up the mess in the future.
"As for those pirates who are stubborn and refuse to flee south, let's kill them all and let the Northern Fleet clean them all up."
After hearing what Zhong Jinwei said, Wen Tiren asked again: "Dong Xingguo, do you mean to have the Northern Fleet eliminate pirates from north to south?"
Hearing the sound, Zhong Jinwei turned to Wen Tiren, shook his head with a smile and said, "No, pirates are just doing it casually."
At this time, others did not understand, but Wen Tiren still asked: "Then what is the purpose of the Northern Fleet besides running-in?"
Zhong Jinwei smiled slightly and said: "As far as I know, in Taiwan... in Dayuan, the Dutch are entrenched, and they have a base there. The purpose of the Northern Fleet is to annihilate or capture them. One of them is my Ming Dynasty's
The enemy must be destroyed; secondly, Dagang is also a treasure island with fertile land and must be brought under the jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty. We can also organize the people of Fujian to move to Dagang in years of famine."
Emperor Chongzhen listened and nodded repeatedly. Although the climate in the north is not suitable for the fleet to run in, he can target senior officials and go to destroy the Dutch, and at the same time force the pirates to continue to flee south to Southeast Asia. After this journey, wait until the Northern Fleet completes its mission and returns.
By then, its combat effectiveness must have been almost fully adjusted.
Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen immediately made a decision: "Okay, I think this is the best. If it doesn't make any sense to you ministers, I will immediately issue an order for the Northern Fleet to set off?"
Emperor Chongzhen has made his position clear. As long as there are no major interests, who will object. Therefore, all the ministers in the Wenhua Palace seconded the proposal to end the Northern Fleet matter.
After finishing this matter, Emperor Chongzhen raised another more difficult question: "Next year, the feudal king's feudal rule in North America will begin. This is the first time. The future is unknown to the feudal king. What will happen along the way?
The supply points are not well-constructed, and there are also Xiyi fleets appearing, all of which are difficult points. I am worried that no vassal king will take this step voluntarily, what do you think, sir?"
Indeed, the first person to eat crab needs great courage. Who knows whether the first bite will be delicious or poisonous.
Therefore, the Wenhua Hall became quiet, and no one answered Emperor Chongzhen's question.
"My ministers, if you have any ideas, just tell me. The vassal king's feudal rule in North America is just at the last step!" Emperor Chongzhen frowned slightly and said as he looked at the ministers below.
Zhong Jinwei actually had a candidate in mind, but Emperor Chongzhen asked so, so he stopped rushing to express his opinion. He wanted to see if others had any better candidates or methods than him, but after all, he was not completely sure about it.
The person who touches your heart is the first to eat crabs.
Yang He looked around and found that his colleagues all had their heads down and were thinking hard. He raised his head and took a step forward to tell Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, why don't you let the factory guards see which vassal king is the best prepared and then force him to do so?"
Go first."
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was not very satisfied. This was to expand the territory and force the vassal king to pass, which was not necessarily a good thing. However, Emperor Chongzhen still nodded and said: "There is no way to do this. After all, it is a forced order.
The feudal king’s words were afraid of causing a backlash. They were not very willing to go there in the first place, but the court forced them to do so, fearing that the court would be unfair and trigger a boycott.”
What he means is that if there is another method, don't use this. This step is left to the end, there is no way to use it again.
"My ministers, do you have any other suggestions?" Emperor Chongzhen asked hopefully.
After hearing this, Wen Tiren took a step forward and said: "Your Majesty, if you want the vassal king to be the first to go to North America willingly, you can't use the method of drawing lots. In this way, the court will not be accused of unfairness. The one who draws the lot will
People can only admit that they are unlucky."
Emperor Chongzhen was still dissatisfied. He shook his head and said, "This method is child's play and is not a proper strategy."
Wen Tiren didn't know that this method was actually not very good, but he couldn't think of any other way.
After waiting for a while, when no one else spoke, Emperor Chongzhen said: "If I give a little bonus to the first vassal king who volunteers to go to North America, maybe it can be done. What do you think?"
Going to North America is related to the affairs of the vassal and his descendants for generations. If the lottery is not good enough, the vassal king may not take the chance and take the risk; but if the lottery is big enough, the court may not be able to take it.
Therefore, after Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, no one responded.
Seeing this situation, Zhong Jinwei stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I may be able to persuade a vassal king to volunteer to be the first to go to North America to fight in Tibet."