Dong Qiang, Dong Qiang, Dong Delong Dong Qiang...
At the newly built Qiongzhou Tianzi Pier, there were many people watching the excitement. There were loud gongs and drums, huge crowds of people, and joy everywhere.
Today is the official day of the establishment of the Protective Patrol Office. All spectators are invited to attend, and the common people do not set any restrictions, so so many people come.
Didn’t Qi Dalang always advocate keeping a low profile? Why do we need to make such a fuss this time?
There is a reason for this.
It's good to keep a low profile, but if confidence is unstable, you have to use a high profile to boost morale.
The previous Japanese pirate ship hijacking incident had a great impact, and the businessmen were all worried about it, and they were all assessing the risks and losses in secret.
Although the trading of spices is hugely profitable, the prerequisite is that you have to live to spend the money. If you are buried in the sea, then there will be nothing.
At this moment, it’s time to take a shot in the arm. How can you shake up the audience without being high-profile?
Flexible use is the last word!
When Qi Yu arrived, the officials and merchants had been waiting there for a long time.
His appearance caused quite a commotion, but it quickly subsided.
First they greeted each other with pleasantries, and then they complimented each other. After all the face-saving words were poured out, Qi Yu suppressed them and silenced them.
quiet!
The boss is going to speak!
"Everyone, this year, Qiongzhou has been facing a troubled year. It has not only suffered natural disasters such as earthquakes, but also suffered man-made disasters such as rebellion. Hearing about the suffering of the people, our Holy Emperor has been unable to sleep and has been lamenting all night long, eager to solve this predicament. ."
Qi Yu first arched his hands toward the north and slapped the dragon's fart, and then began to 'praise' himself: "At this juncture, I took over the post of Qiongzhou magistrate with great righteousness and accepted the responsibility in times of crisis. After arriving in Qiongzhou, I did not dare to relax at all. First I vigorously provided disaster relief, and then I personally put down the rebellion, saved the nation, and tried to make things right. Now, the wasteland has been reclaimed, business has begun to recover, and everything is thriving, which is really gratifying."
However, he changed his voice and said sternly: "There are some Japanese pirates and thieves with ulterior motives who are trying to destroy this hard-won peace and stability. Their actions really make this government angry. In order to protect the interests of our Qiong merchants, I have specially This 'Business Protection Patrol Room' was established to protect our Qiong merchants with an iron fist..."
This sensational speech made the merchants' blood boil with excitement, and they truly felt the government's care. Not to mention businessmen, even ordinary people have a sense of protected superiority and pride.
Yes, officials protecting the people is definitely something that touches the people. As long as you give them a little benefit, they will feel it deeply and remember it in their hearts.
An illiterate old man said with emotion: "It can be seen that our Mr. Qi is indeed a good official who protects the calf. Even a bad old man like me is going to feel my head is burning. Haha, whoever offends us Qiongzhou people will be punished by Mr. Qi." Who are you going to hit with a firecracker? It’s enough for men! It’s enough for pissing! It’s comfortable!”
Someone on the side corrected him: "Hey, you are wrong. That thing is not called a firecracker, but a cannon..."
"oh……"
At this time, there was another loud bang.
The auspicious time has come, reveal the lottery!
Surrounded by a crowd of people, Qi Yu boarded the two small ships at the dock with firm steps, and personally unveiled the two symbolic red cloths.
The ceremony is over.
Let’s take a look at these two brand new ships first.
In terms of size, it is indeed not that big. Visually, it is only five feet long and two feet wide, and the draft is not deep. However, these two ships are equipped with ship-based artillery, which is awesome.
No matter how big your pirate ship is, as long as it is hit by artillery, it will become food for the fish and shrimps.
Do not believe?
No problem, let me show you a live demonstration.
Under the command of Mr. Qi, the government officials conducted a test cannon on the spot.
"Fire...fire!"
"Light up again...fire again!"
The loud sound, like thunder on a dry day, scared the old deaf man who was watching the excitement so much that he peed his pants.
mighty! Domineering!
The drummers also cooperated very well, and there was another burst of bang, boom, clang...
Just when everyone thought this event was about to end, Mr. Qi showed the world his trump card.
The secret patrol room for protecting businessmen was officially unveiled, and the people also got a glimpse of their style.
Is this... being reviewed?
Roughly the same.
I saw a group of "Yong" servants carrying muskets on their backs, walking out majestic and high-spirited. After arriving at the prepared martial arts field, they all raised their guns and fired.
drink! 100% hit rate!
Is this... the legendary "One Hundred Steps Crossing the Yang"?
Everyone was stunned for a while: What is this gun?
In the face of everyone's inquiries, Qi Yu gave a smooth introduction. Not only did these muskets have a long range, they could also penetrate metal armor in one fell swoop, making them indestructible.
Basically it can be understood as being invincible and invincible. Whether on sea or land, kill gods when you see them and kill demons when you see them.
"ah!!"
The sounds of exclamation came and went, and they were deafening.
All the merchants watching the ceremony were impressed by this hard power. Before, they were worried that they would never come back when they went out to sea, but now their confidence has increased sharply. With this escort guarding them at sea, how can they have any worries?
Confidence comes from strength, and it is understandable that they think so.
As for these newly released sharpshooters, they are all elite escorts trained privately by Qi Yu. At the same time, they will also be the backbone of the future 'gun army'.
Generally speaking, this muscular performance was a complete success and had great effects. It not only helped stabilize the current situation, but also appeased people's hearts to a large extent.
Qi Yu's personal image has also changed from a simple civil servant to a tough guy who dares to fight big battles, and his prestige has increased dramatically.
…
That night, Qi Yu summoned Peng Wenchang, Tan Junyan, and the newly appointed military manager Cheng Fuxian to discuss matters.
Mainly discussing some important matters of the moment.
The first is to supervise the progress of the construction of the new school and not to delay it unreasonably.
Next year is the year of the imperial examination. No matter what, I must pave the way for local traditional scholars.
Then there is the strengthening of defenses near the dock.
The emperor has ordered the coastal provinces to suppress bandits and eradicate Japanese invaders. As a result, there will definitely be dark waves surging along the coastline, and the docks will naturally become the focus of defense.
When everyone heard the words, they all agreed and everyone followed.
After a while, Peng Wenchang cupped his hands toward the north and praised: "My emperor's move is like the holy hand of the apricot forest. He reluctantly cuts open the interstitial space and looks directly at the bone marrow. He uses the technique of gouging out flesh to treat sores to treat chronic diseases. The days of removing putrefaction and muscle growth are gone." It’s far away...”
Tan Junyan also said respectfully: "What Mr. Peng said is absolutely true. I hope Governor Lu can show his power this time and kill the man on the other side in one fell swoop. He has been suppressed by him recently and can't fight back. It's really frustrating."
The person in the words is naturally alluding to King Yong. The court has not publicly identified him yet, so it is somewhat inconvenient to say so clearly.
Even so, everyone understood it tacitly.
"Well, it depends on Mr. Lu's determination." Qi Yu sighed sadly, and then told Fu Xian: "In the recent period, you can send a letter to investigate more. If you find any unusual movement on the other side, , report back to me in time."
Fu Xian responded: "I will obey your orders..."
"..."
Qi Yu is very concerned about this Japanese campaign because there may be some variables in it.
Let’s see:
Although the local government army has a large number of people, it is lagging behind in terms of equipment; although King Yong has a small number of people, he has firearms in hand. In such a battle, it's really hard to say who is the female and who is the male.
Or, first watch from the other side and see how they fight? Then I wonder if it is possible to get something out of the fire?
good!
Qi Yu believes that although the chance of such a leak is very small, it is not impossible. What if it happens?
Therefore, you still need to make some preparations in advance. You must know that opportunities will only come to those who are prepared.
But before that, we still need to find out the background of King Yong and see what his strength is before making any calculations.
This is not difficult, just ask the foreigner Ma Han.
