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    Seeing the confusion on everyone's faces, Zhenwu also knew that they could not explain the reason. After sipping tea, he continued: "Compared to bows, arrows and swords, the biggest feature of firearms is that they can be continuously improved and updated. The power of improved firearms can be said to be  It is obvious to all, and I tell you clearly that the improvement of firearms has only just begun, and the firearms of the Qing Dynasty ten or twenty years from now will be far more powerful than the current improved firearms."

    The power of the firearms that I heard can be greatly improved, but several people are still doubtful. The improved firearms of the Qing Dynasty are already so sharp, to what extent can they be improved?  However, Yinxiang did not doubt that the Fourteenth's navy relied on improved firearms to become invincible, and the Fourteenth also attached great importance to the improvement of firearms.

    He organized a large number of people in Tianjin to conduct research on the improvement of firearms and gunpowder, and the iron-making and foundry workshops also vigorously promoted improvements.  With the character of the fourteenth old man, who is willing to invest so much manpower and material resources in improvement research, it will definitely be fruitful. I am afraid that if it is not used for ten or twenty years, firearms will usher in new improvements.

    What Old Fourteenth means is that as long as the Qing Dynasty always controls the latest powerful firearms, there is no need to worry about the "San Francisco Rebellion". This is a fact. As long as the navy and the new army of the Imperial Guard do not  If you cross over as quickly as the soldiers of the Eight Banners, there is really no possibility of feuding and causing chaos.

    After a slight pause, Zhenwu continued: "I have full confidence in the improvement of firearms and gunpowder. It is precisely because of this that I don't worry about the disadvantages of the neighboring feudal states such as being unable to lose their power, separatist rule and self-reliance. Moreover, the Qing Dynasty now has a vast territory.  , the enfeoffment of the surrounding borders was very different from the situation in the Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and the early days of the founding of the country. There was no concern that the enfeoffment might bring disaster to the Qing Dynasty!

    The enfeoffment of the surrounding territories can be said to have the advantages of enfeoffment without the disadvantages of enfeoffment. More importantly, through enfeoffment, the surrounding vassals will be included in the territory of the Qing Dynasty, no longer in name only, but in the real territory of the Qing Dynasty!  I don't mind carving out a few more provinces.  "

    October 18th, the weather was sunny.

    On the imperial road from the capital to Chengde, Zhenwu led five hundred retinues and galloped all the way. This imperial road with a total length of 420 miles was not only the best road in the Qing Dynasty, but also the longest in the world.  A good road is ten feet wide and one foot thick. It is made of sand, lime and soil. These materials are mixed layer by layer, paved and compacted hard. The entire road surface is like cement.  It is equally hard, smooth and clean, and it is very well maintained and needs to be overhauled twice a year.

    Chengde, Rehe Summer Resort, West Nuan Pavilion of Yanbo Zhishuang Hall.

    The Xinuang Pavilion in Yanbo Zhishuang Hall is Kangxi's bedroom. The walls are double-layered like the Forbidden City. The outer layer is a brick wall and the inner layer is a wooden wall. Although it is cold and desolate outside, the room is as warm as spring.  The elderly and frail people are naturally particularly afraid of the cold. Ever since the weather became cold, Kangxi's range of activities never left the Yanbo Zhishuang Hall all day long.

    After more than a year of nursing care, Kangxi's stroke symptoms have improved greatly. Although his speech is still a little slow and laborious, his speech is no different from ordinary people, but his body is still very weak and walking is difficult.  However, his concern for the capital has never relaxed.

    The news that Zhenwu Qingqi Jian came from Chengde reached the Summer Resort in just half a day. After hearing the news, Kangxi remained silent for a long time. After pondering for a long time, he uttered: "Being a thief has a guilty conscience."

    Early on the morning of the fourth day, Zhenwu and his entourage arrived at the summer resort. As usual, there was no grand ceremony outside the gate to welcome the Holy Emperor. Only the ministers Yide and Fuldan, the chief bodyguards in front of Kangxi, and the chief eunuch Li Dequan came with a group of people.  The soldiers and eunuchs were waiting at the door. Seeing this, Zhenwu felt slightly relieved.

    Before Zhenwu could dismount, Yi De, Fuldan, and Li Dequan hurried to greet him. They knelt and kowtowed on the spot: "Slave Yi De and others respectfully greet the emperor. Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor!"

    After the three people waiting had finished their courtesy, Zhenwucai said with a smile: "Where is Huang Ama?"

    "Go back to the emperor." Li Dequan stood up and said respectfully: "The emperor is in the Yanbo Zhishuang Palace. He specially ordered the servants to come and greet the emperor."

    Zhenwu nodded and walked forward. Yi De, Fuldan, and Li De all hurriedly followed. Zhenwu was no stranger to the Summer Resort. He often came with Kangxi in the past. It was only after he went to Jiangnan in the past few years that he came to the future.  , walked slowly all the way, and when he arrived outside the Yanbo Zhishuang Palace, he saw Kangxi standing at the gate in casual clothes with the support of two eunuchs. He hurriedly stepped forward, lifted his robe, knelt down and said: "Your Majesty Yinzhen respectfully invites you.  Emperor Ama¡¯s Holy Ann.¡±

    Seeing that Zhenwu was also in casual clothes, Kangxi nodded slightly and said with a smile: "It's cold outside, come in."

    Zhenwu hurriedly got up and stepped forward, personally helped Kangxi into the Xinuan Pavilion, and waited for Kangxi to sit down. However, he did not dare to sit down. Kangxi pointed to a chair that had been prepared for a long time and said: "Sit down."

    Zhenwu had long noticed that Mrs. ZhangThe chair was as high as Kangxi's Kang, so he hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, you don't dare."

    Kangxi smiled and said: "The emperor does not need to be formal." He pointed to Li Dequan again. Li Dequan hurriedly waved to the young eunuch outside to serve tea. Seeing that Kangxi had no more instructions, he led a group of eunuchs and maids to retreat.

    Zhenwu cautiously sat down halfway, and then said bluntly: "The emperor heard that Huang Ama's dragon body has improved greatly, so he rushed over to visit him. The emperor's dragon body is in good health, which is really a blessing for the Qing Dynasty.  The blessing of the Qing royal family.¡±

    "This is thanks to the Tibetan doctor you invited." Kangxi said slowly: "I am lucky enough to be able to travel and cultivate my nature during my lifetime, witness the changes of the Qing Dynasty with my own eyes, and hear the name of the emperor all the time. I have no regrets in this life.  .¡±

    Seeing that Kangxi made it clear upon his arrival that he wanted to enjoy his time and cultivate his character and not interfere in court affairs, Zhenwu felt a little uneasy. He knew that he had seen through the purpose of his coming. He was thinking about how to explain it when Kangxi asked: "Is the victory in Europe really a big success?"  ?¡±

    "Back to Emperor Ama, the victory in Europe has been confirmed." Zhenwu hurriedly replied: "The merchant fleet returning from Europe has many sailors and escorted by naval warships. The victory in the European naval battle is indeed a fact."

    Kangxi nodded slightly. The conquest of Europe was not only related to the success or failure of the Qing Dynasty's overseas enfeoffment, but also related to whether Nanyang and Australia could be completely consolidated. It was related to the national destiny of the Qing Dynasty. Naturally, he was most concerned about it. Now that it was a great naval victory, at least it showed that the Qing Navy  The artillery of China is stronger than that of Europe. In this way, even if we have to fight a land battle with the coalition forces of European countries in the Americas, we will not be afraid. If we are not afraid of a naval battle, why should we be afraid of a land battle?

    After pondering for a moment, he then asked: "Is there any unusual movement in the northwest?"

    Northwest?  Zhenwu knew that the mobilization of 10,000 new Imperial Guard troops to Xi'an must have aroused Kangxi's concerns. He hurriedly leaned over and said: "Go back to the Emperor's Arma. There is no news of any changes in the northwest. The Emperor is strengthening the troops in Xi'an to prepare for a rainy day."  , and also intends to expand Xi'an into a major military center to intimidate the entire northwest. The new imperial guard army in Xi'an is expected to gradually increase to 60,000."

    Sixty thousand new Imperial Guard troops!  This is a big move. With the combat power of the new imperial guard army, Zhenwu's deployment is not just to deal with Junggar. It seems that he is preparing to fight in the northwest and continue to expand territory. Thinking of this, Kangxi couldn't help but glance at Zhenwu  At a glance, this old fourteen was indeed more ambitious than him.

    After pondering for a moment, he slowly asked: "What do you think about the reform of the military system?"

    Seeing that Kangxi finally asked about the military system, Zhenwu was slightly relieved. The Eight Banners system was the foundation of the Qing Dynasty. If Kangxi didn't ask, the problem would have been serious. After thinking for a while, he said: "Huang Ama, the navy  The new army of the Imperial Guard and the Imperial Guard are all equipped with firearms, with the same muskets and artillery. Their combat power is far greater than that of the Eight Banners Green Camp. It is inevitable to replace the Eight Banners' status.

    After the garrison of the Eight Banners was lifted, through the marriage between Manchu and Han, they could fully integrate with the Green Camp and take on the important task of garrisoning the place. This is actually not much different from the previous Eight Banners and Green Camp.

    The emperor has now taken over all the military power of the Five Banners and unified the military power of the Eight Banners. The next step is to break the barriers of the Eight Banners and no longer use flags to control the troops. Then he will gradually expand the number of bannermen and completely change the situation of using less to control more. As for balance and harmony.  To contain it, the emperor planned to set up nine military centers in the capital, Shengjing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Jiangning, Guangzhou, Karopa, Siam, and Australia.  "

    Kangxi frowned when he heard this. Is Xi'an a pilot project for serving as a military center?  The Fourteenth Army deployed 60,000 troops in Xi'an alone. The nine major military centers accounted for at least nearly 600,000 troops. Adding in the navy and the Eight Banners Green Camp garrisoned there, wouldn't the Qing Dynasty have millions of troops?  There is no problem in using this to control the balance, but can the court afford it?

    After thinking for a moment, he understood Zhenwu's idea. The soldiers in Garopa, Siam, and Australia did not need to be supported by the court at all. Not only did they not need to be supported by the court, but they could also increase the court's huge income.

    Nodding slightly, he then asked: "Will the large number of promotions once again cause the livelihood problems of the banner people?"

    "No." Zhenwu said without hesitation: "Huang Ama, there is no need to worry about the livelihood of the banner people in twenty years. Now the Qing Dynasty is accelerating its overseas and mainland expansion, and even if the number of banner people doubles, it will not be able to meet the military strength.  To meet the needs of expansion, the emperor is preparing to import a large number of slaves and recruit soldiers from among the people."

    "Recruiting people into the army on a large scale?" Kangxi looked at him in surprise.

    Zhenwu nodded and said affirmatively: "Yes, the emperor has never promoted those with non-flag flags in the navy. He just wanted to use the navy as an example, and also recruited a large number of people in the new imperial guard army. The Qing Dynasty  It is not only the Qing Dynasty of the banner people, but also the Qing Dynasty of all bannermen and people, and the Qing Dynasty of all Manchu, Han, Mongolian, Hui, and Tibetan ethnic groups. All the people of the Qing Dynasty have the responsibility to open up territory for the Qing Dynasty and protect the Qing Dynasty.

    It must be allowed to be controlled by the Qing DynastyAll the people of ? can enjoy the glory, wealth, land, fame and status brought by the expansion of the Qing Dynasty. Only in this way will they take up the responsibility of defending the rights and interests of the Qing Dynasty and protecting the territory of the Qing Dynasty without hesitation. Only in this way  Only then could the Qing Dynasty completely change the situation of using less to control more, and be as stable as a rock and last for thousands of years!  "
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