Chapter 5: Garage of Ryukyu (IV)

"My Ming Dynasty has tens of millions of land territory, but the world is so large that the area of ​​the ocean is several times that of land. My descendants of Yan and Huang, there is no reason for the great heavenly kingdom to have the same amount of thousands of sea boundaries. It is important to know that the ocean is a huge treasure house, an inexhaustible and inexhaustible treasure house. How can such a treasure house be occupied by a group of overseas barbarians? Therefore, if the Ming Dynasty wants to march into the ocean and explore unknown secrets, if the Ming Dynasty gave up the ocean, it would be a sacrificial treasure house.

, Sooner or later, if these overseas barbarian countries have the treasure house of the ocean, then my Ming Dynasty will be in danger!" Zhu Yinglong said in a hurry. That century of humiliation that could not bear the humiliation will always be the pain in the hearts of every Chinese. The great powers looked around and were slaughtered by others. Under the iron hooves of the Western powers, the Chinese who suffered humiliation dyed the land of China red with blood. Zhu Yinglong swore in his heart that since he became Emperor Chongzhen, he would never allow him to happen this day!

The three old masters were all visionary. Although they didn't understand Zhu Yinglong's words very well and did not believe that the dignified Heavenly Kingdom would be bullied by overseas barbarians, the trouble of Japanese pirates was never forgotten by the three old masters. If there was a powerful navy, at least it could defend the Ming Dynasty's thousands of miles of sea boundaries, the imperial court's investment was still worth it.

"The emperor is wise!" the three of them said in unison.

"I have decided to form three marine brigades, two brigades of the East China Sea Fleet and one brigade of the South China Sea Fleet, with a total force of about 15,000. Three old friends, what do you think?" Zhu Yinglong asked with a smile.

"Very good!" The three of them exchanged their eyes, and Sun Chengzong was the representative, and they agreed.

"The old ministers and ministers of the Military Machinery Pavilion all believed that Hong Chengchou should not serve as the Minister of the Navy again, and suggested that he serve as the commander of the Nanjing Military Region or the Minister of the Navy, and asked the Emperor to sage the emperor!" Sun Chengzong continued.

"Well, I have considered this. There is no war on the southeast coast now, and Hong Chengchou is of no use in the Nanjing Military Region. Let him be transferred to the position of commander-in-chief of the Navy. As for the position of commander-in-chief of Nanjing, do the three dear ministers have the right candidates?" Zhu Yinglong nodded. Hong Chengchou's power in his hands was too great, which was unbearable in peacetime. Even if the emperor didn't mind, the inferior ministers would be willing to see a minister with such great strength.

"The old minister suggested that General Liang Tingdong of the General Logistics Department take over." Zhang Guowei gave a candidate and said.

"No, the defense areas of the Nanjing Military Region are the most prosperous coastal areas of our Ming Dynasty. General Liang Tingdong is a civilian general. I am afraid it will be difficult to control the arrogant soldiers and generals who have made great contributions in the southern expedition." Xiong Tingbi expressed his opposition as soon as he heard this. Liang Tingdong and his second brother Yuan Chonghuan were a little inconsistent. If Liang Tingdong was the commander of the Nanjing Military Region, the court would be in big trouble, especially Liang Tingdong was very close to the so-called Qingliu. Those Qingliu have always clamored to oppose the new policies of the court, so such an important position must not be handed over to Liang Tingdong.

Zhu Yinglong also agreed with Xiong Tingbi's view. The 200,000 elite troops in the Nanjing Military Region were stationed in the most prosperous areas of the Ming Dynasty. This force must be firmly controlled by the court. So he nodded at Xiong Tingbi, meaning that Liang Tingdong was rejected.

These made all three of them stumped. There were not many people in the court who had the qualifications, prestige and ability to be competent for the commander of the Nanjing Military Region. Even fewer people had to stand clearly on the side of supporting the reform of the court's new policy. Most of them already had important positions and could not be transferred casually.

"The old minister recommends one person, but I'm afraid the emperor will not be willing to let him go!" Sun Chengzong bowed.

"Who?" Zhu Yinglong said happily.

"General Zhou Huaian, the commander of the Imperial Guards!"

"This..." Zhu Yinglong was stunned and hesitated. Zhou Huaian was able to take on this position in terms of loyalty and ability, but he was a member of the intelligence department. It was probably inappropriate for the intelligence leader to be a military officer. Therefore, for a moment, Zhu Yinglong could not make a decision.

"The old minister believes that Zhou Huaian is the best candidate for no one!" Xiong Tingbi also expressed his agreement.

"Okay, but the Information Department..." Zhu Yinglong was still reluctant to release Zhou Huaian, the considerate assistant.

"Mr. Zhou Wenyuan is qualified." Sun Chengzong added.

"Forget it, I will let him go. Zhou Huaian is young and strong, and he was making achievements for the court. I also felt that the work of the Intelligence Department was not suitable for him. To be honest, he was too useless, so let him go to the Nanjing Military Region." Since he had decided, he would just let him go to the Nanjing Military Region.

Zhou Huaian did not expect that he would leave the dark department of the Intelligence Department one day. He originally thought of cultivating Leng Yan for a few years. When he and Zhou Wenyuan and other people retreated, Leng Yan and the others would take over. In this way, the responsibilities of the Intelligence Department would be passed down from generation to generation and be loyal to the Ming Empire, but he did not expect that a military order would become a member of the military.

"In recent years, you have done a lot of things by my side and made a lot of contributions. I know and remember them all in my heart. You are still young and are at the time of making achievements. I can't bear to let you go, but the court needs you and I need you to be the commander, do you understand?" Zhu Yinglong helped Zhou Huaian, who came to thank him for the news.

"Emperor, even if I am tired, I can't repay your kindness for you!" Zhou Huaian choked up. Although he did a very good job in intelligence, he still yearned for one day to return to the army and gallop around to show his true nature!

"You are the person I trust the most, my right-hand man. The Nanjing Military Region is one of the most important military regions of the Ming Dynasty. I don't feel at ease to send anyone to me. Only you can let you down!" Zhu Yinglong patted Zhou Huaian's shoulder with confidence and said.

"I thank the emperor for his trust!" Zhou Huaian said with gratitude.

"You, the work of the Intelligence Department is handed over to Zhou Wenyuan. You two partners for so many years, I am really reluctant to separate your golden combination!" Zhu Yinglong said reluctantly.

"Weichen knows." Zhou Huaian knew that he would never return to the Intelligence Department in the future, which means that due to the differences in work, he and Zhou Wenyuan might never be able to speak freely in the future as they are now.

"The nephew you accepted is good, it's called Leng Yan, right?" Zhu Yinglong asked with a smile.

"Yes, I think he is a talent!" Zhou Huaian unconsciously showed a hint of relief.

"This young man is good. He knocked his personal bodyguard out with a move in front of Huang Taiji. He is very brave!"

"Leng Yan is young and acts recklessly. Please punish the emperor!" Zhou Huaian said in a panic.

"The general is away, and the king is not willing to accept it. He did a good job and shocked Huang Taiji. However, it still needs to be beaten. I will ask Zhou Wenyuan to take good care of him." Zhu Yinglong said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhou Huaian hurriedly bowed.

"Go, hand over the things at hand, and things in the world, you have to take them together. I will give you three months. In three months, you must take office as the commander of the Nanjing Military Region!" Zhu Yinglong continued.

"I remember, I will leave!" Zhou Huaian bowed and took three steps back, then turned around and left.

A few years ago, Ryukyu sent tribute envoys to Beijing. Zhu Yinglong had asked to garrison troops in Ryukyu, but he had never received a reply from Ryukyu. Because of the battle with the Dutch in Taiwan, the garrison troops was delayed. However, this decision did not change. Ryukyu has been China's land since ancient times, so how could the Japanese take it away? Although they do not have the ability to take down Japan, Ryukyu must be taken back.

Zhou Huaian went to Nanjing Military Region to take office. The first thing he did was to prepare for the Ryukyu garrison. At the same time, Zhu Yinglong also gave Hong Chengchou an order, asking him to secretly send a small group of reconnaissance ships to investigate the terrain of Ryukyu, domestic politics and economic intelligence, and provide strong intelligence support for the garrison in the coming year!

At this time, the King of Ryukyu Shangfeng was still kept in the dark. He thought that the Ming court was just a loud thunder and rain, and he was just talking. Later, he did not hear anything, so he automatically gave up his vigilance and continued his puppet life.

Fujian, Fuzhou Prefecture, it turns out that Zheng Zhilong’s General’s Mansion is now Hong Chengchou’s mansion. In the study, several red candles shine brightly, illuminating the huge study. In the study, Hong Chengchou was sitting in this main seat, and the left and right were Song Xiance and Zheng Nansheng.

"I wrote to the court to add the South China Sea Fleet. The Military Machinery Pavilion has approved it. The emperor personally issued an order, and it is approved!" Hong Chengchou glanced at the faces of his two confidants and said slowly.

"This is a good thing, Grandmaster, we should celebrate!" Zheng Nansheng said happily when he heard this.

Hong Chengchou's eyes surrendered to Song Xiance, who has always been known as the "ghost plot", on his dark face, Song Xiance's face was free from joy and worry, and the ancient well was not ruthless.

"Sir Chief of Staff, what do you think?" Hong Chengchou asked.

"The general is probably going to move his position this time." Song Xiance said.

Hong Chengchou smiled and said with a bright smile: "You can't hide anything from you. My Chief of Staff, the court is afraid that the power in my hands will be too great and the commander of the military region will not be able to be the commander of the military region."

"The Grand Marshal is leaving, what should we do?" Zheng Nansheng said anxiously.

"Captain of staff will follow me to commander, Nansheng, stay!" Hong Chengchou looked at Zheng Nansheng eagerly and said.

"Master, please take me away too, I just want to follow you!" Zheng Nansheng said aggrievedly.

"Nan Sheng, it's not that I don't want to take you away. We are all officials of the court, and the emperor's ministers. Everything must be followed by the court's arrangements. The court is not as good as before. The one above is a genius of a generation. If you follow me, you can only be a deputy in your life. If you stay and work hard, your future may not be that far away!" Hong Chengchou scolded softly.

Zheng Nansheng gritted his teeth and said, "What I heard from the Grand Marshal is, but I don't know who the new commander is?"

Hong Chengchou smiled and said, "I don't know this either. In short, the court will not send an incompetent general here. If that's the case, I'll take you over again."

"I feel relieved if there is a saying by the Grand Marshal." Zheng Nansheng said happily.

"If you guess well, the imperial edict to let you enter Beijing is already on the way," Song Xiance interrupted.

Hong Chengchou thought about something, neither affirmed nor denied it.
Chapter completed!