Aspirations for Nation and Beauty Chapter 7: Dingding Section 10 Southeast Journey (2)

"Ambiguous? I think you are so overjoyed that you didn't notice the meaning of His Royal Highness King Qin's words, right? Although the defense of the southeast is important, anyone with a discerning eye should know that there are not many wars to fight in the southeast right now. Situ Tai can keep it It’s a blessing that Donghai didn’t turn against us, so there’s no time to think about other things, but why did His Royal Highness King Qin let us come to the southeast? Yuhang, Quanzhou and Huludao are the focus of our defense inspection this time, don’t you? Don't you have a little sensitivity?" Ling Tian didn't even bother to raise his head, and asked calmly.

"Master Ling, of course we know that this inspection of the southeast defense is mainly based on the navy system..." Ling Tianfang had already coldly interrupted the other party before the words were settled: "I need to remind you that it is the navy. It's not a navy! You don't know the difference between a navy and a navy, right? Well, I don't want to talk to you today. Think about the reminder I just gave you. What is our focus this time? What, when I arrive in Yuhang, I will take a good exam and you will form your own plans and ideas this time."

I don't know why Ling Tianfang, who was still talking and laughing just now, suddenly changed his attitude. ? Yuhang, Quanzhou, and Huludao, these three places were all the bases of the former imperial naval fleet. Could it be that His Highness King Qin intends to fully restore the naval power of the imperial period?

Think about the three places mentioned. Right now, the imperial navy, especially the foreign navy, has been wiped out in the civil war and after being ambushed by the Japanese. If you want to rebuild the imperial navy on the Atlantic Ocean, and become a real navy. Such planning is no small matter. Not only from the manufacture of ships, but also the recruitment and training of sailors. The reconstruction of the port terminal, the formation of the fleet, and the actual combat drills of the tactics all make people think that it is too huge. I think it took hundreds of years for the imperial navy to accumulate, but now after several wars, the empire In this regard, there is almost nothing left for Xijiang. If you want to reproduce the glory of the imperial navy in the past, you may not have to think about it for five or six years.

Ling Tianfang and his party went directly to Huzhou by boat from Jiujiang, and then inspected the Taihu Navy Fleet in Huzhou where Tian Jinbao served as the commander.

Ling Tianfang stood in front of the Yuhang Military Port Wharf and couldn't believe that this used to be the headquarters of the Tanghe Imperial Navy Fleet. There were only a few dilapidated small boats at the wharf. Weeds grow knee-deep in the crevices of the rocks on the pier, and the flagpole in the center of the wide square close to the shore looks so lonely. The Imperial Shuanglong Xizhu flag has long since disappeared, but the Jinpeng flag in Xijiang has not yet. Rising here, the half-deep weeds in the square seem to have been uninhabited for many years, swaying in the autumn wind, indescribably desolate and desolate.

A large house not far from the pier is probably where the headquarters of the Imperial Navy is located. Looking at the deserted appearance, there is not even a shadow of people. It seems that even the left-behind personnel have been saved, and the imperial navy seems to have truly been wiped out. Ling Tianfang didn't have much thought to go to inspect it again. The situation was already seen in his eyes. It was similar with minor differences. This was the headquarters of the Imperial Navy and the station of the fleet directly under it. It looks like a wilderness like this. Compared with the prosperity of Yuhang Port Wharf that Ling Tianfang visited just now, it is like a world of difference.

Perhaps this is the first time I feel the desolation here. The new Jiangnan Governor Wang Zongxi and Yuhang City Guard Bai Yuanzhong who accompanied Ling Tianfang to inspect here were also a little surprised. There are tens of thousands of boats gathering, but such an area that only depends on the city can be regarded as a treasure land of geomantic omen, good dock facilities, and even some docks. If it is well developed and utilized and connected to the city, it will not be long before it can become a city. A busy circulation thoroughfare.

Ling Tian kept sinking in peace of mind. It seems that His Highness Qin Wang planned to arrange his trip to the southeast because he had estimated the danger of the southeast coastal defense. The navy, even protecting this port is empty talk. Just now, when Wang Zongxi and Bai Yuanzhong talked about the Japanese pirates, mainly Japanese rogues, colluding with some local pirates and starting to harass the coastal areas of the Jiangnan area again, the armed forces organized spontaneously by the people could not To compete with these bandits who come and go without a trace, and the newly formed Tenth Army is still gathering and reorganizing in Huzhou and Jiujiang. Judging by Ling Tianfang, even if the Tenth Army is formed, it is difficult to assume this responsibility. Also unlikely.

After all, the army is an army. Most of these bandits come from the sea, and they move around by boats. Except for going ashore for **** and plunder, other operations are rarely carried out on the shore, especially now that the Atlantic Ocean is from the Cook Islands to Treasure Island. This series of islands are all controlled by the Japanese, and they no longer need to supply supplies from the mainland, which increases their secrecy and mobility. One can imagine how difficult it would be to rebuild this force on the Great Eastern Ocean. Thinking of this, Ling Tianfang felt a splitting headache.

"Everyone, what do you think after reading these situations?" Ling Tianfang really didn't have any interest in reading any more. There was a dilapidated and desolate scene everywhere. No wonder some Jiangnan businessmen still hoped that the local government would take over these places and make them The place was sold and turned into private ownership. Such an excellent port connecting the sea and the river has been reduced to such a state in just one year. Ling Tianfang really has no other words to describe the depression and loss in his heart, and at the same time he feels the pressure on his shoulders. how heavy it is.

Wang Zongxi and Bai Yuanzhong both exchanged glances in surprise, and looked at each other in blank dismay. The director of military affairs suddenly asked such a sentence, which surprised them a lot. This matter of military affairs is under the jurisdiction of the military. Can you just propose it? Selling or selling is just an idea to develop the economy from a local point of view. Now I suddenly ask what ideas I have, what ideas I can have, and it should be a matter for the military. Our local government is just cooperating.

Seeing the puzzled look of the two, Ling Tianfang said coldly: "Lord Bai, you were still saying that the Japanese invaded the sea and hoped that the army could help eliminate the bandits, but now even the naval base has become like this How can you expect the army to deal with Japanese pirates who come and go freely at sea?"

Bai Yuan blushed again and said in protest: "Master Ling, what you said seems a little unreasonable, right? It seems that there is no place to ask about the military affairs. Even though this place is deserted, how can you blame it?" How about getting a lower official? Besides, the lower official didn’t come to Yuhang Mansion for a few days before the adults, isn’t your request a bit too harsh?”

"Hmph, Mr. Bo, you are known for both economic development and local security in Hejian Mansion. Now Japanese pirates harassing local security has endangered the next development plan of the entire Yuhang. You don't know about this situation, do you?" ? His Royal Highness King Qin placed you in the position of the first mansion in the south of the Yangtze River. It can be said that he has high hopes and has seen your vision and knowledge, but you just mentioned to the Director that you want to sell this military port for development. Economy, is your vision so short-sighted?" Ling Tianfang's words became more and more serious.

Bai Yuanzhong and Wang Zongxi realized that the nameless fire of the Director of Military Affairs was directed at the two of them just now, and Wang Zongxi's face was also a little uncomfortable. This Director of Military Affairs seems to be shouldering the secret mission of His Royal Highness Qin Wang. The note sent to him by the Government Affairs Department only said that Ling Tianfang and his party had an important business trip to Jiangnan, and the local government must fully cooperate unconditionally. I don’t know that the Director of Military Affairs How can there be such a big evil fire, it seems that the face of the headquarters of the Imperial Navy has become even uglier.

Bai Yuanzhong was at a loss for words for a while~IndoMTL.com~ I didn’t expect that the words of Cai Cai and the Governor-General had been found by the other party to find such a mistake to fight back against him, and he even used his political achievements in Hejian to talk about it. yourself? He said angrily: "Lord Ling, the lower officials talk too much. The Imperial Navy Headquarters and this military port should belong to the military. The local government has no right to intervene. The lower officials will not intervene in the future."

"My lords, this time I was entrusted by His Royal Highness King Qin to come to the southeast, and I actually stood up for His Highness King Qin. Although I can't say when His Highness King Qin will come to the south of the Yangtze River, I believe His Highness King Qin will definitely I will inspect Jiangnan at the right time, and it must be within a year, so I hope that the two adults can cheer up. His Highness Qin Wang has always placed high hopes on this fertile land in the south of the Yangtze River. Don't let His Highness Qin be disappointed. And I The purpose of this trip to the southeast will also be the focus of His Royal Highness King Qin's inspection." Looking at the other people around who hid away because there seemed to be some disputes between the three of them, Ling Tianfang lowered his voice and said: "King Qin His Royal Highness requested that the Great Eastern Navy be rebuilt within one to two years, even larger than the former Tanghe Imperial Navy. This is also the focus of King Qin's next visit to Jiangnan County, so I have to rely heavily on the rebuilding action this time. The two local parents and officials, this action must first start from Yuhang, Lei Cangpu will soon come to Jiangnan from the South China Sea, and they have to negotiate with the two of them on specific matters, and I am only here to start with a general aspect , the naval facilities in Yuhang not only cannot be abandoned, but also need to be further expanded." Jiangshan Beauty Chronicles, Part Two, Swallowing Thousands of Miles, Chapter Seven, Dingding Section Ten, Southeast Journey (2)