Song Chengxuan helped Captain Ma walk around the garden. After Qing Huan turned around and left, he had no intention of leaving. He had to accompany Captain Ma to sober up tonight.
Governor Ma wanted to leave, but he refused to agree. It was a long night anyway, so the main house must have been bolted...
Thinking of this, Song Chengxuan's eyes wrinkled again.
Doesn't she know that it's cold at night in Northern Xinjiang? She's really cruel.
In order to avoid being kicked out again tomorrow night, I must have a thorough chat with Governor Ma in the garden tonight, so that Governor Ma will not dare to have any other ideas tomorrow.
All the servants in the garden left, and the two men walked step by step.
Song Chengxuan suddenly said: "There are many ships in Quanzhou, such as eagle ships."
Captain Ma's ears perked up.
"The two ends are pointed, and the head and tail cannot be distinguished. It advances and retreats like flying. It is often used to rush directly into the military camp."
Captain Ma swallowed. He naturally knew this boat. He had accumulated more than thirty boats over the years.
Song Chengxuan continued: "But without the cooperation of sand ships, it will be difficult to be effective. If you really see a pirate ship, rushing towards it will only lead to death, and you will be defeated in an instant."
Captain Ma couldn't help but said: "I also have a sand boat."
"In addition, there is also a Cangshan ship. The Cangshan ship can be equipped with a thousand-jin Folang machine, a bowl-mouth gun, a spray gun, a smoke gun..."
Governor Ma naturally knew about the Cangshan Ship. When the imperial court first established the Liaodong Dusi, it had given Cangshan Ship. Over the years, he had carefully protected these ships. At that time, the ships were equipped with general cannons. Unfortunately, those general cannons were only
One door can be used, but the other doors either cannot fire projectiles, or the projectiles cannot be loaded at all.
He heard that during the war in Changzhou, the big ships were equipped with a lot of Fo Lang machines, and he didn't know how envious they were.
Captain Ma swallowed.
Song Chengxuan looked at Governor Ma: "In the past, Cangshan ships were very important in naval battles, but when Changzhou fought against Japanese pirates, large warships, such as Fu ships, were used.
The Japanese colluded with the pirates and used the Fu Ship, Cangshan Ship, and Zimu Ship to attack. If the Zhou Dynasty had not been prepared in advance, we would have been landed by the Japanese. In this battle, we sank the Japanese ships and captured many ships and firearms."
Hearing this, Captain Ma's eyes lit up, as if someone had placed exquisite food in front of him. He was like a beggar who had been hungry for a long time, salivating and wanting to rush forward and eat them all.
"However," Song Chengxuan said calmly, "Captain Ma is not needed. North Korea and the Japanese have reached a consensus and it is unlikely that they will come together to attack the Zhou Dynasty. The capital of Liaodong has Cangshan ships and sand ships, and the eagle ships are enough to deal with them."
Captain Ma's eyesight went dark, the feast was all gone, and his heart suddenly became cold.
It was a lucky boat and a cannon. After talking so much, he thought that Governor Song was willing to help him. His interest was aroused, and he was just waiting for the final kick. Unexpectedly, Song Chengxuan changed the subject and changed everything.
They were all taken back.
Governor Song is really spiteful. He doesn't remember any deep grudge against Song Chengxuan, and his hospitality with good wine and food is in vain.
Governor Ma said: "North Korea and the Japanese can join forces and march directly into Jianzhou Zuowei."
"That's okay," Song Chengxuan said calmly, "Tianjin Guards and Weihai Guards can come to help. If there is really a war situation, Commander Ma only needs to ask for help. Wouldn't it be easier?"
Governor Ma's face suddenly turned red, and he looked more drunk than before: "I, the Liaodong Governor, the Jinzhou Guard, can just ask for help? Then what's the use of setting up the Liaodong Governor?"
"It's no use."
When Captain Ma heard Song Chengxuan's cold voice, he felt as if someone had poured a basin of ice water on him from head to toe. The enthusiasm that had been holding Song Chengxuan so tight was completely gone.
Those officials who came to Zhou Dynasty in the past were too high-minded and looked down on Liaodong Dusi. At least they looked good.
Now Song Chengxuan is not hiding anything. If Governor Song dares to say one more thing, don't blame him for turning his back on him.
Song Chengxuan continued: "A governor who cannot resist foreign enemies is indeed of no use."
"You..." Captain Ma couldn't help but glare when he heard this.
Song Chengxuan continued: "When Emperor Gaozong established the capital of Liaodong, he kept adding more garrison posts. He almost devoted all his national power to stabilize Liaodong. He gave dozens of treasure ships and hundreds of large and small ships. Quanzhou and Changzhou garrison posts arrived.
When I mention this now, I feel envious.
Stabilizing Liaodong was regarded by Emperor Gaozong as a top priority."
Governor Ma lowered his head. This was indeed the case for Liaodong Dusi back then. By guarding Liaodong Dusi, the north of the Great Zhou Dynasty would be stable. But it is different now. Since the time of the late emperor, Liaodong Dusi has gradually declined. There are no talents and military resources. How can they support it?
?There have long been rumors within the Great Zhou Dynasty that Liaodong requires a large amount of military supplies every year, which is a drag on the court, but Nuergan cannot bring any benefits to the Great Zhou Dynasty.
It was simply not worth it for the Zhou Dynasty to use 384 guard posts to defend Liaodong.
The capital of Liaodong has become useless and will be abandoned by the court sooner or later. Without the burden of Liaodong, the life of other military posts and important frontier towns will be easier for the court.
Dudu Ma gritted his teeth and the veins on his forehead jumped wildly: "We guarded the northern gate of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but no one knew our hardships. Those officials said whatever they wanted, but they forgot how much Taizu and Gaozong paid to win Liaodong.
cost.
From Liaodong to the capital, there is only one mountain and sea guard. If Liaodong is really lost, the situation in the north will definitely become the biggest disaster for the imperial court in the future."
"It seems that Governor Ma has sobered up," Song Chengxuan looked over, "How much benefit can you get by putting down your body and begging from the court? The Quanzhou Guards at that time was not much better than the Jinzhou Guards, and some people in the court even proposed to dismantle them.
Navy, who dares to underestimate Quanzhou now?
Since the establishment of the Liaodong Dusi is to stabilize Liaodong, as long as the imperial court discovers the importance of the Liaodong Dusi, no one dares to treat the Liaodong Dusi lightly, and there will be a great chaos in northern Xinjiang.
We will have Fu boats, Cangshan boats, and firearms, it just depends on how much Governor Ma can grab for Liaodong Dusi."
The drunkenness on Captain Ma's body has completely dissipated: "Captain Song said that there will be war in Northern Xinjiang?" Although he was surprised, it made sense after thinking about it carefully.
Liaodong has not been peaceful in recent years, and he has long had doubts.
Song Chengxuan nodded: "It's at Nuer Gandusi."
As Song Chengxuan spoke, he looked at Governor Ma with his deep eyes: "In recent years, wars have been going on in various departments of Nuergandusi, and there are many rumors about Nuergandusi in northern Xinjiang. There must be a reason for everything. If we can
By finding out the truth, stabilizing the various tribes in Nuergan, and catching those who are driving a wedge between Zhou and Liaodong, Liaodong Dusi will not only accomplish great feats, but also inspire the morale of the guards' troops, achieving numerous achievements in one fell swoop.
If you are in charge of Liaodong, you don’t have to beg if you want armaments...Do you think I am right, Commander Ma?"
Song Chengxuan raised his head and looked at the sky: "It's almost time, and it's time for Commander Ma to go back and rest."
After saying this, Song Chengxuan turned around and walked towards the inner courtyard.
Governor Ma looked at Song Chengxuan's back.
"Master Song, stay here," Governor Ma said, "I still have something to ask you." He thought begging was already a shameless thing, but after listening to Governor Song's words, he felt that Governor Song might have a thicker skin than he did.
He really needs to ask for advice.
"The grain that Governor Song obtained in the north..."
"I have informed the imperial court of the famine in Changzhou and requested the imperial court to provide relief."
Governor Ma couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Our Liaodong Commandery is also short of food."
Song Chengxuan said seriously: "You can prepare it yourself."
Governor Ma's face sank. He said that he was planning to rob.
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"Uncle and Governor Ma went to the study together."
Xu Qinghuan nodded.
It seemed that they were chatting happily.
"Let's get going too!" She also had something very important to do tonight.
See if the embroiderer will have any guests at night.