Aspirations for Nation and Beauty Chapter 7: Stability Section 9 Southeast Tour (1)
Fortunately, the military plan I handed over to Prince Qin's Mansion was not immediately rejected by His Royal Highness King Qin. His Royal Highness just accepted his military plan but never heard back, until he let himself put down the deployment and arrangement of the northern war situation and focus on it wholeheartedly. It was only when Ling Tianfang realized that His Royal Highness King Qin was about to make a big move about the deployment of military affairs. No, he asked himself to go to Wuhu and Jiangnan. On the surface, he announced the formation of the Tenth Army Corps and the deployment of southern defense. In fact, However, Ling Tianfang knew that His Royal Highness King Qin's more important task was to inspect the Jiangnan coastal defense and the construction of the Nanyang Navy by himself, so as to prepare for his southern tour.
This is the intention of His Royal Highness King Qin, which Ling Tianfang figured out. Although he dare not say that His Royal Highness King Qin will make the trip in a short time, Ling Tianfang can be sure that His Royal Highness Qin's concern for the navy and ocean has far surpassed all previous generations. The ruler's emphasis on this aspect cannot but cause Ling Tianfang to think deeply. There is still a translated book from the Western Continent beside his pillow, "The Influence of Sea Power on History" by Alfred Thayer Mahan. Until this time, Ling Tianfang can still recall His Royal Highness King Qin at that time. From the cover and preface of the book, it can be seen that His Royal Highness Qin Wang really likes this book. Not only the cover is not a little worn, but there are notes written by His Royal Highness Qin from the preface, It should be the commentary made by His Royal Highness King Qin. Ling Tianfang planned to read this book that His Royal Highness King Qin valued so much during this journey, and hoped that this book could really open up a new world of thinking for him as His Highness King Qin said.
Naval Navy, are these things really like what His Highness Qin Wang warned himself, the development trend of the mainland will gradually shift from land to sea in the future? Ling Tianfang sighed softly. It is obvious that His Highness King Qin's interest in the Central and Western Continent is growing day by day.
According to information from the Western Continent, someone has discovered a new piece of land in the Western Continent and the south of the western part of the Central Continent. They are uncivilized indigenous peoples, but all kinds of plants, animals and mineral deposits are extremely rich. Many rich gold and silver mines have been found in the poor narrow strip of Zhihai. Moreover, there are abundant fishery resources along the coast. This is undoubtedly good news for people who make a living from shipping and fishing, but because this newly discovered land and the Laya continent are separated by a wide ocean, and the climate-changing ocean is very difficult for navigation. It is undoubtedly a huge challenge, so no country has officially entered that land on a large scale so far, but many countries in the Western Continent and the Central Continent have sent expeditions and inspection teams to enter that land. It can be predicted that in the near future, the ownership of this land will inevitably lead to more disputes. Ling Tianfang doesn't know if this is the reason for His Royal Highness King Qin to spare no effort to accelerate the expansion of the navy, but he believes that at least this reason has a certain catalytic effect. .
It is said that His Royal Highness Qin Wang has ordered Zhong Wenjing, Governor of the South China Sea, to form an expedition survey team to join this expedition to the New World. Although His Royal Highness Qin Wang is not specific about the details, but in the task entrusted to him, he has to understand it by himself. The activities of this expedition, and whether it is possible to establish a foothold on that new continent. Sometimes Ling Tianfang has to admire His Highness King Qin's energy. He can keep almost every thing firmly in his mind. And contempt, be sure to arouse great attention. Especially on the issue of establishing a stronghold, His Royal Highness King Qin even clearly instructed that if necessary, he might as well send a naval fleet to travel, as long as he can gain a foothold in the New World. No matter how expensive it is. However, this wish does not seem to be so easy to realize. The countries stuck in the throat of the Central Continent are either neutral countries or belong to the Western Peninsula Alliance. They won't cause trouble for the adventurous survey team, but once a military ship wants to come in and out, I'm afraid they will use various reasons to restrict it.
The responsibilities are heavy and the road is long. Ling Tianfang can feel the heavy burden on his shoulders this time to the southeast. The responsibility of planning is even heavier, because it determines the development direction of the entire Western Xinjiang and even the future of the new empire. It can be said that it cannot be ignored at all, even if there is a mistake in one step, the consequences for the entire Western Xinjiang may be more than usual. From the day he accepted the task, Ling Tianfang even felt a little bit unwilling to win or lose the battle.
I saw the director of military affairs who was sitting alone in front of the window of the ship's warehouse, with a serious expression on his face, while the young officers next to him were a bit unwilling to be lonely. Perhaps the freedom of the chief of staff had a strong influence on these young staff officers. They don't really care how the bosses of these bosses think of themselves, as long as they have doubts deep in their hearts, they won't hold them in their stomachs, and always look for an opportunity to vent them out.
"Master Ling, you seem to have something on your mind? I wonder if it is convenient for me to ask you some questions now?" Although the tone of the words was respectful, the attitude was that no matter whether Ling Tianfang was willing or not, they They are all ready to take advantage of this opportunity to ask for advice from the No. 1 person in the Military Affairs Administration.
Looking at this group of passionate and impulsive young staff officers, Ling Tianfang seemed to be in a much better mood. Being with these young people, encouraging words and lashing out at Fang Qiu, even he himself felt as if A few years younger, this is one of the main reasons why Ling Tianfang brought a few young staff officers out for inspection. Not only can they open their eyes and gain insights, but also need to cultivate a group of naval officers in the Military Affairs Department. staff officer.
"Worries? Who doesn't have worries? As long as people live in this world, there is no such thing as a day? But discussing problems, I am very happy. Sitting on this boat with nothing to do, discussing some interesting topics is also a kind of pastime Let's have fun." Ling Tianfang smiled slightly, his darkened face always felt a little stiff even when he smiled.
"Master Ling, I heard that our main task during this trip to the southeast is to inspect the defense of the southeast. Is Jiangnan coming to inspect the so-called defense, is it a bit too casual?"
Even if the staff members of these staff divisions were talking to their immediate superiors, their arrogant tone was full of sarcasm, which made Ling Tianfang, who was psychologically prepared, still couldn't help frowning. Relying on the fact that they have studied at the Imperial Military Academy or the Northwest Military Academy for a long time, these guys have always looked down upon generals and officers in the army who made their fortunes through actual combat. They are different, no, their performances in front of themselves are also the same.
"Really? I don't think Master Bo and other colleagues are in charge of other affairs of the Military Affairs Administration. His Royal Highness Qin Wang even personally announced the recruitment before our trip to the southeast. I don't think you have yet. Forget it, His Royal Highness King Qin made a special trip to tell us to inspect this time in his busy schedule, do you think this is an ordinary inspection activity?" Although Ling Tianfang didn't have any special changes on his face, his tone was a little bit different. A little bit became stricter.
"I see that many of you have the taste of God being number one and Laozi being number two, thinking that after studying in a military academy for a few years, or in the army for two years, you can see all the major events in the world, military affairs Strategy, military tactics, everything can be put down, self-proclaimed a once-in-a-century talent, hehe, I think, if you really want to go to the front line of the battlefield, you may not be able to be as good as an illiterate squadron leader , If you have the ability to kill the enemy with real swords and guns, that is the real ability, and people have nothing to say. Maybe some of you will say that we are in the staff department to make use of our strengths~IndoMTL.com~ Maybe some of you will say that we are in the staff department to give full play to our strengths in planning and strategy. Yes, you may indeed be superior in these areas, but now that so many of you have come out with me for so long, you still ask me collectively. Don’t you feel blushed when you ask such a naive question? Didn’t any of you understand the hidden meaning of His Royal Highness King Qin’s instructions and suggestions?"
A burst of head-covering words extinguished the arrogance of a group of self-satisfied staff officers like a torrential rain. They can be arrogant in front of anyone, but they dare not go too far in front of Ling Tianfang Presumptuousness, although the words can be debated, Ling Tianfang is not comparable to them, who can be called novices, in terms of military strategy, military deployment, or seniority, let alone the most important thing. It's because they didn't realize that His Highness King Qin's words before his departure contained a lot of deeper meanings. They were just a little confused at first, but when they officially left Hanzhong, everyone was overwhelmed with excitement and joy. Gotta forget all about it.
"Lord Ling, after hearing what you said, we were indeed a little negligent. His Royal Highness King Qin said a lot of things that were quite vague. It's only when your lord said this that we felt it was weird, and I wonder if lord Ling can clear up the doubts in our hearts?" An older military staff officer took the lead and asked. Jiangshan Beauty Chronicle, Chapter 2, Swallowing Thousands of Miles, Chapter 7, Dingding, Section 9, Journey to the Southeast (1)