On the 34th year of Jinghe, on the second day of the second month, the dragon raised its head.

In the afternoon, Jing Hedi, who was busy in the imperial study room, was watching some memorials.

This year is destined to be a good year.

In addition to the absence of heavy snowfall last winter, the rainfall situation this year is also normal.

There is no situation where there is too much rain, which can easily cause floods; there is too little rain, which can easily cause drought.

Therefore, the emperor and courtiers were in a good mood during this period.

Especially the emperor, his two sons Mingshou and Mingyun are already half a year old in the blink of an eye.

Every day, watching them jump around and crawl around, then throw themselves into his arms and laugh and cry, Jing Hedi's old father's heart was very comfortable.

It is a little regretful that Emperor Jing He has been working hard recently, but no concubine has ever been pregnant.

But it doesn't matter.

Having two sons again proved that Jing and Emperor could do it.

As long as he lets things go and keeps sowing, he will definitely gain something.

"Ge Xiang, Mingjing, Dabao, Aqin and others are very powerful in the southwest." Emperor Jing He took a memorial given by Ge Songdao just now and said, "Look, it's only been almost seven months. They have been fighting all the garrisons in Sichuan invincible, and they have simulated capturing mountains, castles, etc., and they are all invincible. Do you think they can be sent to fight Nanzhao this year?"

Ge Songdao shook his head: "I'm afraid it's not possible. His Highness De said that the most important thing for them is to adapt to the rainforest environment... You see what His Highness Wu said above. They have not experienced the hardships of the summer heat, so they cannot predict what difficulties the rainforest in summer are. We cannot rashly use troops."

"Okay, then wait a little longer."

Emperor Jinghe was a little regretful.

Among the countries where the six parties invaded Dakang, the weakest one was Nanzhao.

He never expected such a weak country to dare to invade Dakang.

So in the order of punishment, Nanzhao ranked first.

The next one is Japan.

Thinking of Japan, he turned to Liu Renhuai, who was also sitting below, "Shaoling, how is Xiaowei going? Have you set off?"

Liu Renhuai replied: "In late January, Mrs. Chen has already started making various preparations in Taizhou, so we should set off at this time."

"How many boats are they going this time, how many people?" Jing Hedi asked with interest.

Liu Renhuai obviously knew it. He replied without reading the information: "If you add four four-masted sailboats, not those small fire boats, there are 52 small assault boats."

Jing Hedi calculated and asked, "Is this a large scale?"

"It's already very big." Liu Renhuai said, "The scale of this fleet is already stronger than any squadron of our Northern Navy and Southern Navy."

"No?"

Prime Minister Cao Yi took off his glasses and signaled the palace maid next to him to bring him a hot towel, "I remember that their squadron ships are all over one hundred, and they also do not include these small fire boats and small assault boats."

"There must be a little more of them, but the problem is that the major fleets do not have four-masted sailboats." Liu Renhuai said, "I have visited the four-masted sailboats in the canal shipyard. This feeling is unforgettable for life. Anyone will have an amazing sense of powerlessness when facing such a behemoth... No ship in the Northern Navy and the Southern Navy can match it."

"What about the strength of war?" asked Liao Shicong, the Minister of War over there.

"I'm afraid that in terms of ferocity, Mrs. Chen's guards are even more destined." Liu Renhuai said.

"No?"

Jing Hedi frowned, "Our navy has been established for a hundred years. Is it better than the Chen family fleet that has only been in the army for one year?"

The Navy of Dakang was established before the founding of the country. He followed Taizu to fight south and north and made great contributions, but it has been a hundred years.

Liu Renhuai would not hide the North and South Navy. He said directly: "If it were the navy at the beginning of the country, although it was a little weak in weapons, with its tenacious will and strong strength, it should be able to defeat Mrs. Chen's fleet in turn.

But now the navy... I am thankful that half of their strength is! Otherwise, why could the Japanese pirates succeed repeatedly the year before? Are they really too strong?"

"snort!"

When it comes to Japanese pirates, Emperor Jinghe was even more unhappy.

Emperor Jinghe didn't care about a small barbarian country like Nanzhao.

But the culture, traditions, etc. of the Japanese Kingdom all originated from the Central Plains dynasty where Dakang was located.

To Dakang, Japan is like an apprentice.

Not only did the disciple not respect his master, but he came to rob and kill his master's family, which was simply intolerable.

So this time Chen Xiaowei's destination is Jiuzhou in Japan, and she is preparing to wipe out the pirate group in Jiuzhou. Emperor Jing He very much agreed.

But when he turned around and thought of his own fleet, Jing Hedi could only sigh.

Liu Renhuai definitely won’t talk to him, and he is in Jiangnan and is very clear about the navy.

He turned to Liao Shicong and said, "Huaixin, how should the navy reform so that they can restore their combat effectiveness? There will be no war in the future... For example, Mingqi said that to occupy the Strait of Malacca and go out to fight with Europeans, we have to rely on the Chen family fleet or other civil fleets, right? This is simply embarrassing!"

Liao Shicong was not afraid of trouble either. He replied: "It's very simple. Didn't Miao Taisheng serve as the imperial envoy for a while? Let him clean up the Northern Navy and Southern Navy and let him do it... At most three years, the Northern Navy will definitely be completely renewed."

"hiss……"

Ma Haoqiu, who had not spoken here, frowned, "If Miao Taisheng wants to clean up the North and South Navy, how much trouble will it cause?"

"What are you afraid of?"

Ge Songdao agreed: "The soldiers of the North and South Navy have their families on the shore. As long as they control their families, will they dare to rebel? Moreover, judging by the combat capabilities of the canal soldiers trained by Miao Yan, how dare those naval troops fight against him?"

"But, we must not ignore the fact that the navy were forced to do something beyond recognition." Cao Yi shook his head, "You can't be anxious about this matter, take it slowly."

"Um?"

Emperor Jing He was dissatisfied, "When will we wait?"

He thought Cao Yi was like before.

As a result, Cao Yi said the next moment: "It's enough until Mrs. Chen's fleet defeats all the navy in Japan. At that time, there will be Chen's fleet on the sea and Miao Yan's canal on the land. They will have no courage to do anything."

Emperor Jing He's eyes immediately lit up: "It's amazing! Cao Xiang, your method is very good!!"

"But what if the Chen family fleet grows so strong that it is uncontrollable?" Zhong Chang asked inappropriately.

"What are you talking about? How could Xiaowei have something wrong?" Jing Hedi glared at him, "Besides, the people there are all from Mingqi's family, they are all reliable, and there are also Caoshu, will they be unreliable?"

"Madam Chen may not, but what about the people behind? What about her grandson and great-grandson?" Zhong Chang asked, "How can we control them at that time?"

“This is simple!”

Liu Songren laughed, "I have discussed this matter with His Highness De before. He said that as long as the weapons and supplies of these fleets can be blocked, they will not be able to make waves!

Think about it, steel knives, wooden grenades, hell cocktails, hot air balloons, cannons... etc., which of these can be made by ordinary people? Once these are gone, we don’t have to fight. No matter how powerful the Chen family fleet is, it will decline in a few years!"

"right!"

Jing Hedi clapped his hands, "Look! Mingqi is so thoughtful? I knew he could not be so careless... As long as we master the source of these weapons and strictly control them, they will not fly out of our palms!"

Zhong Chang thought about it and it was true.

If those fleets that are not subject to discipline do not have these things, they will become toothless tigers.

When the imperial fleet went out to fight, they would shout that they could not resist and quickly fled.

Besides, the families of the crew members of these fleets are all on land, so will they be willing to leave their families and wander in the distance?

Whoever dares to order this may turn the other way.

"But the problem of the North and South Navy's problem cannot be delayed for a long time." Jing Hedi said in a pondering manner: "Three years! If I give Xiaowei three years, she must be stronger, strong enough to resist the North and South Navy's division, so that we can reform without any worries."

After a pause, he smiled and said, "I don't expect it anymore, but when my prince grows up, he can take a boat to take a look overseas..."

The ministers smiled slightly and were about to echo a few words when the imperial study room was suddenly knocked open.

Everyone was suddenly shocked, and Zhao Shou stood up directly, trying to protect Emperor Jing He.

But when he calmed down, he saw that the person who bumped into the door was Jiang Hu, the captain of Qianniuwei.

Jiang Hu, who has always been honest and steady, looked panicked, and he shouted: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty, hurry up..."

He rushed in and crawled, and before he got up, he was knocked down by several Qianniu Guards who rushed over from behind.

It seems that Jiang Hu didn't discuss it with them at all and broke in directly.

No wonder there was no sound at the door before.

Emperor Jing He was about to scold Jiang Hu, but unexpectedly, Jiang Hu, who was struggling desperately, roared suddenly: "Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince has been poisoned... Hurry up! Go and have a look!!"

Jing Hedi's heart suddenly sank, and a huge panic surrounded him.

The emperor suddenly stood up and wanted to speak, but he felt a little dizzy.

But before everyone could speak, there was another noise outside.

A eunuch's sharp voice sounded, and he was crying: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty... The Fifth Prince vomited blood... Come quickly..."

"Dong..."
Chapter completed!