Magistrate: "The characteristics of sand boats are a flat head and flat bottom, a wide square stern, multiple masts and sails, a shallow draft, and a smooth ride. They are suitable for sailing in places with shallow water and many sandy beaches. However, because the bottom of sand boats is shallow, they cannot resist drifting and are not suitable for horizontal drifting. Sailing in the deep sea. Sand ships first appeared in the Chongming sand area during the Southern Song Dynasty, so they were named 'Chongming sand ships'. Today, the ships used for water transport in the Ming Dynasty are all sand ships. The cargo ships along the rivers and coasts are also sand ships."
Zhu Bai said: "From what you say, sand ships are no longer suitable for use as warships?"
The magistrate replied: "Your Highness is unaware of something. According to the records in "History of the Song Dynasty: Military System", at the beginning of Jianyan period, Li Gang requested to set up two naval armies in the commander's offices along the Yangtze River, Huaihe River, and the river. His warships included sea loaches, water sentry horses, and double chariots. , victory, etc., these are all ships of sand.”
Zhu Bai nodded slightly: "Okay, since you know so well, I can feel relieved."
The common people voluntarily went to the sea to retrieve the burned corpses of Japanese pirates, dug a big pit and buried them.
It's not that they can't bear it, but it's just that the corpses floating on the sea are too unsightly and prevent fishermen from going out to fish.
Moreover, corpses washed up on the shore and rotting and smelly can also cause plague.
Before the magistrate could say anything, a wealthy family paid for a custom-made stone tablet to be erected next to the huge tomb. It was engraved in red characters: "On April 15, the tenth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, two hundred and forty-seven Japanese pirates were killed." If you are buried here, whoever dares to attack again will not be spared lightly!"
In order to get Lao Zhu's support for his purchase of boats for coastal counties to train naval forces, Zhu Bai wrote a serious memorial to report on this eradication operation.
Lao Zhu was very excited when he saw it, and then ordered someone to read the memorial in the morning.
All the officials had different moods.
The military attachés were excited: Good job, damn, these Japanese pirates are like rats, swooping up from time to time to do something about it. There is nothing the navy can do against them, and they can't be beaten again and again. Even if you chase, you can't catch up.
The civil servants were sweating coldly and terrified.
This Zhu Bai is too scary.
More than two hundred people were all burned to death in one fire.
This is a living "little king of hell".
Lao Zhu waited for the eunuch to finish reading and laughed: "Back then, we burned Chen Youliang's boat on Poyang Lake, and now our son is burning Japanese pirates in Ninghai. It is really a son inheriting his father's legacy, which is very satisfying."
Liu Bowen came out and said: "The King of Xiang is so vicious at a young age, and he will definitely bring disaster to the world in the future."
Lao Zhu cursed and blurted out: "Fart."
It was just that when they reported that Zhu Biao had wiped out the Japanese pirates who had sneaked up on them at the Maoshan Inn, they praised Zhu Biao's bravery.
It was the same as killing Japanese pirates. Zhu Bai used the least effort to achieve the best effect, but how could he become vicious.
The Minister of War couldn't stand listening anymore. He stepped out of the queue to salute Lao Zhu, and then looked at Liu Bowen sideways: "It is a good thing to subjugate an enemy's soldiers without fighting. Mr. Liu is good at the art of war and was once the emperor's counselor. How could he do this?" Have you forgotten this?! Could it be that there are not many people who died indirectly at Master Liu’s hands?”
Lao Zhu's heart was clear. Liu Bowen deliberately belittled Zhu Bai because he saw Zhu Bai's talent and was afraid that he would threaten Zhu Biao.
But you can't be so shameless as a human being.
Liu Bowen did not feel embarrassed at all and replied calmly: "Because King Xiang is not the emperor's general, he is the vassal king."
Lao Zhu sneered: "Our son just wants to know how to fight. We just want Biao'er's brothers to help him guard the border, including maritime borders. My son is good at land warfare, and now I have a son who can fight on water, isn't it? Should you be happy?"
Although we know that Zhu Bai used a trick this time, it is still far from a good water battle.
But the more Liu Bowen wants to step on Zhu Bai, the more we want to praise him.
It’s not okay for others to bully our son like this! !
Zhu Biao couldn't stand listening anymore and said: "Father, my twelfth brother is brave and resourceful. He defeated the Japanese pirates with one soldier and one general of the Ming Dynasty without harming me. This is really a blessing to the court and the people of the world. I sincerely ask my father to commend me." Twelfth brother."
Military generals and some civil servants also came out and said, "Please, Your Majesty, commend King Xiang."
Everyone understands it very well.
Those who have made meritorious deeds do not get rewards and are scolded. This is the unhealthy trend in the court! !
If we don't stop immediately, who will dare to fight or do practical things in the future?
Liu Bowen knew that he was a little impatient and had offended the public, so he could only say: "I am worried too much."
Seeing that Liu Bowen had given in, Lao Zhu was so happy that he said: "Come and issue an order to the prefectures and counties along the coast. The Emperor of Heaven carries the order, and the edict says, tell the people, prepare your knives, these guys are coming, kill them first." The King of Xiang has made great contributions and will reward you when he comes back. I appreciate this."
This is tantamount to agreeing with Zhu Bai's suggestion to train villagers to resist Japanese pirates.
When Zhu Bai came out of Ninghai, the people lined up to say goodbye.
Zhang Yu said: "Although Your Highness has never made a name for himself, the people still know it."
Zhu Bai smiled and said nothing.
False fame has no effect on him.
However, I was quite happy to be sent off like this.
Being liked and respected is a good thing after all.
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Coming out of Ninghai, Zhu Bai urged coastal counties to strengthen coastal defense, and also told all three-level government agencies to assist counties, not to worry about money, but to take a long-term view.
Stopping and going like this, playing and watching, it took another full month to arrive in Fuzhou.
The commander of the Fujian capital went to the city gate to welcome Zhu Bai in. After Zhu Bai sat down, he bowed respectfully to Zhu Bai.
Zhu Bai narrowed his eyes and asked: "Have you committed a serious crime? If it is a serious crime, there is no point in worshiping me. I can't save you."
The commander of the capital was dumbfounded and said: "What are you talking about, King Xiang? How dare I do something wrong? I would like to thank King Xiang for proposing to the emperor that the sons of military generals and heroes should be admitted to the Imperial College to study. Wei Chen's two sons have been studying in the Imperial College since last month. go to school."
Zhu Bai suddenly understood and nodded slightly: "Oh, that's good."
Then Zhu Bai began to ask the chief envoy about the situation of official schools.
Fuzhou has a tradition of imperial examinations since ancient times.
Lu Zuqian of the Southern Song Dynasty wrote poems to lament Fuzhou's enthusiasm for the imperial examination: "I met ten people on the road, most of whom were old compatriots. I most recall the quiet lights on the city bridges and the sound of reading in the alleys south and north."
Therefore, both township schools and provincial schools in Fuzhou are running smoothly.
Ambassador Zuo said: "His Royal Highness's Bureau of Civil and Dental Affairs assisted us in surveying residential buildings in Fuzhou City, and also found a good place to set up a government school. Thank you, Your Highness."
Zhu Bai nodded slightly: "You must use the profits entrusted to you by the Guan Ya Bureau wisely."
The chief envoys on the left and right hurriedly saluted: "Your Highness, don't worry."
Zhu Bai said: "In that case, you go and do your work. I also have to work."
He went to the first-level official tooth bureau, checked the accounts, and listened to the report from the chief tooth, and then asked the chief tooth: "The king asked you to build a fortune ship. How did you do it?"
Ya Chang said: "The villain built a dock according to His Highness's instructions. He invited famous local craftsmen to come. Now he has built seven or eight boats, large and small."
Zhu Bai kept saying: "Go and see, go and see."
In fact, everyone was murmuring in their hearts.
Now that the emperor has banned the sea, what on earth do you want to spend so much money on building ships?
