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    When Cao Huachun arrived in Tianjin a few days ago, he made a special trip to inspect the Tianjin fleet aided by Shorthair and Zheng - this was also one of his goals here.  Although Mr. Qian Ge had previously presented full-scale models of many ships in the fleet, Zhang Fengyi, the Minister of War who presided over the ship reception ceremony, also highly praised the majesty of the General after returning.  But Emperor Chongzhen still hoped to see it with his own eyes.

    Of course, he couldn't leave the capital, so he asked his most trusted eunuch to take a look on his behalf.  Cao Huachun was indeed deeply shocked after seeing the General.  Although he was shocked, he was also even more surprised - why would Short Hair agree to give such a majestic giant ship to the Ming Dynasty for nothing?

    Everyone who came with him had their own guesses, but Yu, the captain of the Great General and the admiral of the Jinmen fleet, said it all in one sentence: Qiongzhen is extremely powerful at sea, so sending such a big ship and  It will not affect their maritime superiority.

    "The East China Sea and the South China Sea are already theirs. Even the North Sea I'm afraid the Zheng family won't be able to control it for long."

    At that time, Cao Huachun was very dissatisfied with Admiral Yu's words. He thought that if the imperial court had not been in a difficult situation in recent years, could not spare any money to run the navy, and was not interested in overseas wild lands, why would it have allowed a group of pirates to attack the navy?  Dominate the ocean.

    Contrary to the misunderstanding of some people, the Ming court actually had no concept of the significance of having a strong maritime force - the Ming navy had sailed to the Western Ocean many times in history.  However, it was precisely because of its practical experience in this area that the Ming court was unwilling to retain an overly large fleet for a long time.

    Because they know that sea-going ships are consumables. It does not mean that they can be used for tens or hundreds of years after being built like a house. No matter how big or magnificent your ship is, as long as it is made of wood, it will be soaked in water for a long time.  , even if it is not sailing and is not exposed to wind and waves, it will still decay completely under the erosion of parasites such as shipworms and barnacles for up to ten years or even just a few years if it is not properly maintained - the unparalleled treasure ship of that time  That’s how big ships are.

    Therefore, Ming Dynasty’s attitude towards sea-going ships is “When there is an urgent need and the money is relatively abundant, build a large number of them, and try to make do with old ships at ordinary times, and they will be used as long as they can.”  In addition to the great achievements of the Western Ocean in the early years, during the Wanli and Tianqi years, the Ming Empire's water power was actually not weak. It had made great achievements in pacifying the Japanese rebellion in Peking and chasing Hongmao in the south.

    " However, a powerful fleet requires continuous investment in maintenance. As the money in the hands of the court becomes increasingly stretched, they can no longer spend money on places where they cannot see direct benefits.  When the central government officials are short of money, the bottomless naval maintenance funds will definitely be the first to be cut.  And since local officials can pacify the local area by recruiting pirates, why do they need to spend large sums of real money to support naval forces?

    Cao Huachun didn't know this before, but after Mr. Qian Ge brought back the news that Shorthair was willing to donate a giant ship, the court took advantage of the opportunity to establish the Jinmen Navy. In the process of establishing the Jinmen Navy, knowledgeable officials in the court wrote to the emperor to analyze the pros and cons.  I also read a lot of memorials before I finally figured it out.

    ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? We saw the vast sea of ??Qiongzhen’s sails covering the sky, and while I was envious in my heart, I could not help but feel a trace of sadness:

    "Flowers are blooming, fire is cooking oil But how many years can you maintain such a magnificent scene?"

    …………

    That night, as a landowner, Wang Pu, the prefect of Tianjin, held a banquet to entertain several military leaders from Qiong Haijun who had come from afar, as well as the adults from the capital - he could be considered as someone who could speak to both sides.  A middleman to avoid conflicts between the two parties. After all, everyone knows what the emperor means by sending a eunuch here.

    Originally, this group of people had to go to the pier to greet them during the day, but Pang Yu said it was not necessary because there were too many ships coming this time and they needed to land in multiple places at the same time. Some places were even on the beach outside the port area.  , transported directly by boat.  The officers were also scattered around to command, and there was no opportunity for them to gather together to receive the welcome ceremony from the master.

    So it’s better to wait until the evening, when everyone has rested and tidied up, and then meet together in one place.  Wang Pu accepted the proposal and patiently stayed in the city to host the banquet.  Cao Huachun, Zhang Shize and a group of other interested officials were the only ones on the dock who ran to have a look. When they came back, everyone was speechless.

    Cao Huachun was shocked by the short-haired fleet, but the young prince Zhang Shize was more concerned about the short-haired army.  He went directly to the dock to watch the Qiongzhen Army's assembly at close range.  Then I saw those short-haired soldiers wearing green uniforms, even when disembarking in the most chaotic and crowded situation, they could maintain a strict queue and line up neatly on the pier.  When moving, it is a line, and when standing, it is a square block.  Except for the pacesetters and the officers who gave orders, there was no one in green uniform who was outside the group."Zhang Shize's family has a long history. His ancestors have been military leaders for generations. Regardless of his own abilities, he still has good eyesight.  You have your own judgment on the strength of an army.  At this time, I saw the assembly process of the Qiong Navy. Even without considering the sophisticated weapons and equipment they carried, as well as the shiny bronze cannons that disembarked with the infantry, the ranks of the Short-haired Army alone were enough.  Let Zhang Shize come to this conclusion:

    "It is truly the most powerful army in the world!"

    Therefore, when we met in the evening, even though Cao Huachun and Zhang Shize had high status in the Ming Dynasty court, and usually everyone had their eyes set higher than theirs, at this moment they unconsciously put themselves in a more important position.  Weak position - no matter the magnificence of the marquis or the majesty of the eunuch, they are completely useless in front of the powerful fleet and the leader of the tiger and wolf division.

    "Qiong Haijun, commander of the Army's First Regiment, Tang Jian."

    "Commander of the Second Army Regiment, Wang Haiyang."

    "Commander of the Third Army Regiment, please excuse yourself."

    "Commander of the East China Sea Fleet and commander of the Fourth Marine Regiment, Wen Desi."

    "Chief of Army Staff, Pang Yu."

    …Before the main banquet started, Wang Pu arranged for all the guests to meet in a small flower hall next to the reception, so that everyone could get to know each other and clarify some things in advance.  In case there is a quarrel at the table and the table is turned over, it will not look good.

    There were not many people from Qiong Haijun coming to the banquet, only five people, but each of their names was famous in the court: Needless to mention Pang Yu, who was the judge of the banquet, Tang Jian and Wang Haiyang were the first two people in Qionghai Town.  The big "bandit leader" was the military leader and the general who led the army to regain Luzon and Taiwan. His name had already been reported to the center by the Jinyi Guards.  The two men have been stationed abroad for a long time, commanding the short hair's two major territories outside Hainan Island. Their status as important generals in terms of intimidation is also clearly revealed.

    As for Wen Desi, he is quite inconspicuous outside.  But among the Ming Dynasty officials here, as long as there is someone in the family related to maritime merchants, they must have heard of his name, and as the big boss behind the scenes, he has the kind of reputation that can make children cry when he mentions it - he can keep silent.  In just a few years, he controlled the entire East China Sea. Wen Desi's actions were not like the expression on his face, which was always smiling and amiable.

    After Pang Yu introduced several members of his family as a representative, Wang Pu also introduced the Ming Dynasty officials who came.  Among them, the one with the highest status is the young prince Zhang Shize, the British prince, but this is just to save face.  The one who really has a good reputation is the one in the center wearing a bright red Xichuan and Sichuan brocade python robe:

    "The imperial envoy monitors the food, wages, soldiers and horses in Qiongzhen and reports on rewards and rewards to the border troops. The chief ceremonial officer is responsible for sealing the eunuch, Cao Huachun."

    When Wang Pu introduced Cao Huachun and reported the long list of titles, there was silence in the small flower hall for a moment. The eyes of all the Ming Dynasty officials present were focused on the short-haired leaders, especially the one sitting at the top.  As a member of the Tang Army - as the Ming Dynasty's army, it was only natural for the emperor to send eunuchs to supervise the army.  But whether the shorthair recognizes this name depends on this moment.

    The atmosphere in the flower hall became serious for a moment. Although Cao Huachun was smiling, there was a hint of tension in his eyes.  Even Wang Pu and Wang Jieshan were looking at Tang Jian with a rather earnest look in their eyes.

    On the side of General Qiong Haijun, several people looked at each other. Pang Yu opened his mouth to speak, but Tang Jian stopped him with his eyes - this is a core issue related to the definition of their respective identities by both parties, not with words.  Can be confused.  There is no point in delaying and perfunctory. At this critical moment when troops are about to be sent to fight, it must be determined immediately to make everyone feel at ease.

    Tang Jian is standing here at the moment. Naturally, he has already had careful communication with Xi Pang Yu and others. He has also fully communicated with the rear committee through telegrams. He has already made plans for the Ming Dynasty to dispatch eunuchs to supervise the army.  He looked at the Ming Dynasty officials with different expressions opposite him, paused for a moment, and finally said:

    "During our army's operations in the Gyeonggi region, we really need a person who represents the center to communicate with the Ming Dynasty and local officials. Envoy Cao, I hope we can have a happy cooperation. As for after this battle I hope you will come as well."  I have no interest in performing my duties on overseas islands.”

    Hearing Tang Jian’s words, the smile on Cao Huachun’s face suddenly became more sincere, and he chuckled:

    "That's natural. Our family still has a lot of secular affairs in the Bureau of Ceremonies. After this matter is over, we should go back to the Emperor."

    In a few words, the two of them clarified the conditions on behalf of both parties - this time the supervision of the army was only a temporary measure.  Although Tang Jian mentioned the follow-up, Cao Huachun didn't respond at all - it was not his decision.  So Tang Jian said no more and nodded to express his approval.??

    Seeing that the core problem was solved, Wang Pu immediately asked impatiently:

    "Tang Junmen, now that the army has arrived, I wonder when we can send troops to help the capital?"

    Tang Jian was very cheerful this time and responded clearly:

    "The troops need one day to rest and recuperate, and another day to preparethree days! Within three days, our army will be ready to set off!"
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