Looking back from the crowded teaching field, Zhao Hong's topic returned to Si Shuijun in front of the hall.
"Piracy is rampant and the sea is unjust. Why is the Ministry of War putting so many naval forces in Xupu? Eight thousand naval forces will be transferred from Xupu and assigned to the Coastal Construction Department. They will be placed in Dinghai and trained well. They will be of great use to me in the future!"
Zhao Hong frowned and spoke impatiently.
Although the canal south of the Yangtze River is narrow and long, tens of thousands of naval troops are deployed in the inland rivers, and only 6,000 naval troops are deployed on the seaside. Although pirates are rampant, who are we guarding against?
We are at peace with the Kingdom of Jin. Although it is necessary to guard the capital, there is no need to concentrate such heavy troops around Lin'an Mansion. Besides, there are naval forces in Zhenjiang, Jiankang Prefecture, and naval forces in Xiangyang and along the Yangtze River. There are also more than 30,000 naval forces in the Jianghuai River, which is enough to guard the river defense.
Even when the Mongolian army approached the Jianghuai River at the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, the Southern Song navy still had the upper hand. Not to mention, when the Jin Kingdom is still alive, the Jin Kingdom and the Mongolian navy are even more weak and vulnerable.
In the final analysis, it is still the strong trunk and weak branches, the ancestral family method, and the cowardice in the bones is extremely high!
"I obey the decree!"
Zhao Shanxiang and Wei Liaoweng looked at each other and received the order together.
From the inland rivers to Haikou, from the sea to the frontier, the emperor's confidence is extraordinary.
"Your Majesty, Wu Qian, come to see you!"
Wu Qian hurried over, sweating profusely, and bowed respectfully.
It is no small matter that the new emperor summons him.
"Wu Qian, it was not my intention to recruit you to the imperial court. The Song Dynasty is in ruins and waiting to be revitalized. The border affairs are weak and the maritime affairs are in dire straits. This is the time for the country to employ people. You don't blame me, do you?"
The No. 1 scholar is familiar with local affairs and has both civil and military skills. He should be a talented person.
Wu Qian seems to be somewhat famous in history.
"When your Majesty summons me, I will not complain at all. For the sake of the Song Dynasty, I will not hesitate to die!"
Wu Qian's answer was full of energy and he was in good spirits.
"Okay! Wu Qian, I want to ask you, are there any vacancies in the naval force of the Coastal Planning Department?"
Zhao Hong went straight to the point and asked about Wu Qian.
This young and elegant official is only about thirty, he is young and powerful, and he is at the right age to do things.
Wu Qian peeked at Zhao Shanxiang a few times, and Zhao Shanxiang nodded slightly.
"Back to Your Majesty, the naval force along the coast has a quota of 6,000 men, but there are often hundreds of men missing, and the actual number of troops in charge is only 5,000. The reason is that the military pay is insufficient, resulting in a lack of training for the officers and lax armament."
Wu Qian said it bravely.
"Wu Qian, keep talking."
Zhao Hong was refreshed. He came here because of the messy naval problem and wanted to rebuild the navy.
"Your Majesty, we will set up a naval force of 6,000 people along the coast. Clothing and food will be provided by Qingyuan Mansion. The coupon money will be divided into two. Two thousand people will be paid by Qingyuan Mansion, and 4,000 people will be paid by Tongpan Hall. Payment. The economy of Qingyuan Mansion is in decline, with many arrears, and the misuse of expenditures, resulting in a large gap in military quotas. I request that the money and materials for 4,000 people paid by the Tongpan Office be returned to the government, so that the officers and soldiers can pay their money. No worries, military spirit is available.”
Wu Qian's answer made Zhao Hong nodded slightly.
There are policies and measures to counter. As expected, there is exploitation at all levels, and the situation is greatly shifted everywhere, so that even the soldiers at the grassroots level cannot pay enough.
Only when the pay is sufficient can we have enough troops and the morale of the army can be used.
"Wu Qian, I want to rectify the navy. If you have any ideas, please tell me."
Zhao Hong looked at this young man from an aristocratic family with appreciative eyes.
His "father," the number one scholar in the Zhao Kuo Dynasty, a member of a distinguished family in Ningguo, Xuanzhou, and a scholar-bureaucrat, should have some insights.
I hope he is different from those boastful scholar-bureaucrats and don't let him down.
"Your Majesty, the Qingyuan Mansion has jurisdiction over the Jiuzhaigou Coastal Inspection Service. I have requested that the Jiuzhaigou Supervisory Department select and inspect the inspection team. When thieves are encountered, the chief officers of the Dinghai Navy will be ordered to dispatch them together. A reward for meritorious service will also be implemented together with the Navy Army. . I request that the Jia Zhang Treasury and Zhang Qian Treasury of Qingyuan Prefecture should be responsible for the management of weapons and change the administrative system to establish a department to ensure the armor attack of the Dinghai Army."
Wu Qian took out a sketched coastal defense map from his sleeve, spread it on the table, and explained it carefully to Zhao Hong.
"Your Majesty, please take a look. I would like to erect twenty-six beacons at the strategic boundary of the Dinghai Army to build a three-way sea defense. One is from Zhaobaoshan to Shitong on the Haiyang Road, and twelve beacons are to be set up. The second is from Zhaobaoshan to Shitong. On the coastal road to the head, there are nine beacon shops; on the third road along the river from Zhaobaoshan to Fucheng, there are five beacon shops. Each shop is staffed with five soldiers and one cadre to take care of and patrol the places in Zhaobaoshan, along the coast, and along the river. Add one person to the list."
Wu Qian pointed at the map and spoke in detail. It seemed that he was indeed prepared.
"Wu Qian, I agree with you. However, the number of beacons will be reduced to 30%, and the number of troops will be increased by 8,000. What I want is to use troops in the north, and more importantly, to expand overseas. Starting next year, the existing warships of the Navy will be renovated. , loading artillery, and training regularly.”
Zhao Hong looked at the snowflakes in the sky and thought about the other party.
"Wu Qian, in your opinion, our Song Dynasty has thousands of miles of coastal defense. How many naval officers and how many warships are needed to ensure that the sea is safe?"
"Your Majesty, Yangzhou Chuzhou, Fujian Quanzhou, Guangdong Guangzhou, Leizhou Qionghai, plus Mingzhou Qiantang River Estuary, there are still fifteen thousand people and five or six hundred warships."
Wu Qian took a guess and said it.
"Too few! If you don't even protect yourself, how can you show off your power thousands of miles away?"
Zhao Hong shook his head and looked at everyone with bright eyes.
"Within ten years, I will have a navy that dominates the world, with at least one hundred thousand troops and tens of thousands of warships. Remember, it is just a navy, not a river navy!"
How can we conquer the stars and the sea without a powerful navy? To be powerful, the navy must have a large number of professional naval personnel, and it must have thousands of warships and tens of thousands of ships.
The Netherlands, a historical maritime coachman, has a population of 1.5 million, but has 60 shipyards and more than 15,000 ships. The Dutch engaged in commercial and colonial activities, traveled around the world, and earned countless money. The Netherlands has thus become one of the richest regions in Europe.
And the navigation ability of the so-called empire on which the sun never sets is even more to the point. Even with the overwhelming power of the Qing Dynasty, it was no match for a few warships. This shows how terrifying and important strong ships and guns are.
Moving forward to the 21st century, the rogue empire has 11 aircraft carriers, showing off its power all over the world. The hat of the world police is firmly on, and the whole world dares to be angry but dare not speak out.
In such an era before the great voyage has begun, shouldn't China, with its huge size, be a hundred times stronger than the tiny Netherlands? Shouldn’t it become the super empire of this era?
It’s hard to leave one’s homeland, a golden nest and a silver nest are not as good as a dog’s nest, it’s just that I haven’t seen enough benefits.
"Ten...ten thousand! Up to...ten thousand warships! At least...at least!"
Wu Qian, Wei Liaoweng and Zhao Shanxiang all opened their eyes wide.
This is really a crazy... wishful thinking!
"Yes! At least one hundred thousand navy and tens of thousands of warships can dominate the world. Southeast Asia, Europe, America, Africa, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, etc. I want the national flag of the Song Dynasty to fly in every corner of the world !”
Zhao Hong was in high spirits, salivating, and blurted out many terms from later generations.
Wei Liaoweng and others looked at him stupidly, as if they were looking at a fool talking nonsense.
Europe, America, Africa, Pacific, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, etc...
What the hell is this?
"Nanyang, Wu...zhou, Coal...zhou, Buddha...zhou, Pacific Ocean, India...Buyang..."
Wu Qian's face flushed and he was in a trance. It was not until Zhao Hong looked at him that he woke up as if from a dream.
"What your Majesty said is absolutely true! However, I believe that military training requires officers. Nowadays, there is a shortage of naval generals, and most of the young generals are embarrassed to take on important tasks. This is a major hidden danger in the army, and it is also a headache for me."
It was said that the emperor had created extremely lethal firearms. He was also curious, what kind of existence was it?
"Wu Qian, a strong country must have a strong army! Well said! Hit the nail on the head!"
Zhao Hong said Fenran and nodded appreciatively.
This is the person who does the work, getting to the point.
"Wu Qian, what will happen if the warship is soaked in sea water for a long time?"
Zhao Hong suddenly asked about technical issues.
In fact, he asked whatever came to his mind, just in time to test Wu Qian.
"Return to... Your Majesty, the captain of the ship... if soaked... in sea water, the bottom of the ship will easily rot, and the coastal system will also have a headache."
Zhao Hong's thoughts jumped so fast that Wu Jing couldn't react for a while.
The emperor suddenly asked about this matter. Did he have a solution?
"What do you think would happen if the bottom of the ship to the waterline on the side was covered with a layer of copper?"
Zhao Hong spoke out with great interest.
"Your Majesty, if you wrap it with copper, it can certainly prevent seawater from corroding the bottom of the ship and increase the service life of the ship. However, this will cost a lot of copper. In other words, it will cost a lot of money!"
Wu Qian suddenly understood and quickly replied.
Copper is used to make money. It is unknown how much it costs to wrap the bottom of a ship with copper skin.
"Compared to the lives of soldiers and the destruction of ships, wrapping copper sheets is just a drop in the bucket. Then you have a good discussion with Tian Yi, and then find the shipbuilding craftsmen to see how to build warships and how to wrap copper sheets, and build a prototype ship as soon as possible. come out."
Zhao Hong shook his head and rejected Wu Qian's unfounded worries.
When it comes to copper coins, there are so many in the Song Dynasty. It's okay to use huizi instead of copper coins, or use gold and silver as a deposit.
This comes back to the waterman. Only a powerful navy can "rob" all the gold, silver, copper and iron from all over the world.
This is such a headache! I'm so anxious!
"Your Majesty, I obey your order. However, this matter requires Prime Minister Zhao to come forward. I'm afraid my words are not of sufficient weight."
Wu Qian smiled, a little embarrassed.
He is just a judge, and there is really nothing he can do about these major matters.
"Wu Qian, don't belittle yourself. From now on, your words have weight!"
Zhao Hong paused for a moment before continuing:
"Wu Qian, I appoint you as Deputy Envoy of the Coastal System and Minister of Power and War, in charge of the training of the coastal navy of the Song Dynasty. The local navies of Fujian and Guangdong are also at your disposal. You must train a strong army as soon as possible and march south and north. , traveling overseas. When you take office in the next year, you will first prepare the Song Dynasty Naval Academy along the coast, recruit young students in the Song Dynasty, and train future naval generals. The second is to transform or rebuild warships, load cannons, and configure firearms. As for the manpower and material resources needed for the Naval Academy and new warships, I will definitely give my full support!"
"Artillery...firearms! Great Songshui...Master Academy!"
Wu Qian's heart was swaying and his heart was beating wildly.
"I can take up my post right now... and I must... live up to your majesty's trust!"
The emperor was ambitious and wanted to build up a large navy to conquer all the seas.
Compared with the emperor's gaze, he was simply a frog in the well.
The coastal system established deputy envoys, ministers of power and war, and a hundred thousand naval forces under their own command...
Standing at thirty. Is he now a great official in the border areas and has reached the sky in one step?
His eyes couldn't help but look at the old Shangguan Coastal Envoy Zhao Shanxiang.
"Although Zhao Qing is attached to the coastal system as an envoy, the navy is at your disposal. If you can't solve the problem, go to Zhao Qing, or just go to me directly."
Zhao Hong talked eloquently and was very happy.
"As for how to prepare for the establishment of the Naval Academy, how to equip warships with artillery, and how to use firearms, we will discuss in detail later. The first phase of the Naval Academy will enroll 600 people, and the semester will be three years. Classes will start in March next year. After you return, you will still It is necessary to eliminate the old and weak in the army and lead them to practice and learn and apply them."
The navy is more difficult to train than the army. The Army may only need one year of training, while the Navy may need at least two or three years.
Correspondingly, the recruitment of naval academy should also be younger.
Wu Qiansu paid homage to the emperor, his heart heavy.
Classes will start in March next year, leaving less than four months to recruit students and build the school. This is really life-threatening!
