"I am very pleased that the three of you have the heart to serve the country!"
Chongzhen stared at the three people for a long time and then suddenly said: "You two generations of Qi family are loyal and loyal ministers. Needless to say, you want to serve the country. I will give you a chance.
I happen to have a vacancy here. If you are willing, you can give it a try! "
Having said this, Chongzhen looked at Yuan Keli and Sun Chengzong: "Two dear friends, I want to establish a navy and land warfare commander in Fujian."
"Naval and land warfare?"
The two frowned slightly. The navy was the navy, and the land war was the land war. How could they be confused?
Or should we say that one commander-in-chief is responsible for the infantry and navy?
"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions!"
Looking at the expressions of the two men, Chongzhen knew that due to the limitations of the times, everyone had not yet realized the importance of refinement of the arms.
"Everyone, the Marine Corps Commander-in-Chief of the Navy is in command of the Coastal Defense Station. This army is mainly responsible for the landing operations of naval battles, seizing and consolidating landing points and landing sites, and ensuring the landing of subsequent echelons.
Such as attacking the islands where Japanese pirates hide, places occupied by foreign enemies, etc.;
At the same time, he was responsible for coastal defense tasks, such as defense and counterattack against Japanese invaders invading Ming Dynasty territory.
They will be equipped with special landing equipment and undergo professional training to achieve the capability of amphibious operations. "
Sun Chengzong, Yuan Keli, and Zheng Zhilong’s eyes lit up.
Qi Yuangong and the others did not know the emperor's intentions, but they already knew that the emperor had the ambition to fight overseas, and now they were making preparations.
The training of the navy mainly focuses on the training and attack of warships. Land warfare is not necessarily better than that of infantry, and the training of a mature naval officer is much more difficult than that of infantry.
Not getting seasick, being able to swim in the sea, and managing a warship, these three points eliminated 80% to 90% of the people.
It is simply a luxury to ask naval officers to abandon their warships and go for a landing battle.
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
The three of them bowed together, and Chongzhen waved his hand: "Do you have any suitable candidates for the three of you?"
"Fujian Deputy Commander-in-Chief Yu Zigao!"
"Fujian Deputy Commander-in-Chief Yu Zigao!"
"Yu Zigao!"
Three voices sounded at the same time.
Even if Sun Chengzong and Yuan Keli recommended Yu Zigao, why did Zheng Zhilong also recommend him?
Seeing the emperor looking at him, Zheng Zhilong said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I had a battle with Yu Zigao.
Although I defeated him, I only had the home field, and the navy he controlled was too weak, so I won.
But Yu Zigao was the son of the famous general Yu Dayou. He followed General Yu to sweep away the Japanese pirates. He knew both naval warfare and land warfare. He had lived in Quanzhou for a long time and was familiar with the geographical environment of Fujian.
Coupled with his father's prestige, whether it is recruiting troops or commanding, he can get twice the result with half the effort, so he is the most suitable candidate.
It was a matter of our positions before, but now that we are officials in the same dynasty, I naturally hope that I will cooperate with a reliable person in the future. "
Listening to Zheng Zhilong's analysis, Sun Chengzong and Yuan Keli both nodded. Zheng Zhilong was fine in terms of the overall situation.
Chongzhen pondered for a moment: "Since all three of them have recommended him, it's up to him!"
"Yuan Aiqing, the cabinet has drafted a decree to transfer Fujian Deputy Commander-in-Chief Yu Zigao to the position of Commander-in-Chief of Marine Warfare. The station is adjacent to the Nanhai Navy Fleet Station.
It has jurisdiction over five and twelve coastal defense stations along the coast of Fujian. After the transfer, the coastal defense stations were immediately reorganized and finally organized into three and five stations. "
"I obey the decree!"
After Yuan Keli responded, Chongzhen looked at Qi Yuangong and the others: "You must have heard what I just said to Yuan Aiqing and others?
Your Qi family has absolute authority in eradicating Japanese pirates. You know all about naval and land warfare. Are you willing to go to Fujian and serve under Yu Zigao? "
"The grassroots are willing!"
"Okay, since you are willing, from now on, I will confer on you and the other three as naval guerrilla generals to assist Yu Zigao in reorganizing the coastal defense station and training sergeants. In a few days, I will go to Fujian with Zheng Aiqing!"
At this point, regret flashed across Chongzhen's eyes: "Whether you can recreate the majesty of Qi Jiajun in the future depends on you!"
"I obey the order!"
The three people immediately knelt down and received the order to thank them. The guerrilla general was better than they expected.
Chongzhen looked at Zheng Zhilong again: "Zheng Aiqing, you should know some maritime merchants. If you have time, go and persuade them!"
"I understand!"
Zheng Zhilong's body trembled slightly.
He understood the meaning of the emperor's words, and the implication was that if he submitted, he would be fine, and if he was irregular, he would be cut off.
After a few more instructions, Chongzhen said softly: "Okay, Yuan Aiqing and Sun Aiqing will stay, and everyone else can go and get busy!"
After Zheng Zhilong and others left, Chongzhen looked at Yuan Keli: "Two dear friends, you will work with the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Personnel to appoint the remaining generals of the Nanhai Navy Fleet, with loyalty and non-sectarian military generals as the first conditions.
The South China Sea Navy is related to our Ming Dynasty's initiative in the South China Sea and the confidence of future foreign trade. We must pay attention to it. "
"Also notify Li Banghua and ask him to send people from the Military Discipline Inspection Department to station the Nanhai Navy Fleet."
"I understand!"
After the two saluted, they slowly exited Dongnuan Pavilion, leaving behind a box of military books annotated by Qi Jiguang.
Touching the box, a smile appeared on Chongzhen's lips.
The three brothers of the Qi family came at a really good time. If it weren't for the three of them, the Marine Corps matter might have been delayed for a while.
Now it's just right, we have solved it all together, and when the Jiannu and Mongolian tribes are leveled, we can just go overseas!
"Big companion, inform Li Ruolian. First, ask him to arrange for someone to notify Yang Qingyun, and ask Yang Qingyun to arrange for someone to go to Fujian to take over Zheng Zhilong's caravan;
Second, arrange for people to go to the coast to check and see which maritime merchants are there. If they surrender, that's it. If they don't surrender, they will be cut down directly, their homes will be confiscated and they will be exiled! "
"In addition, arrange for someone to make several copies of these military books. They are not allowed to be circulated without my permission!"
After Wang Chengen left, Chongzhen drank a cup of tea, picked up a military book and read it slowly.
Outside Dongnuan Pavilion, Sun Chengzong and Yuan Keli were walking slowly side by side.
"Brother Liqing, Your Majesty has a very far-sighted vision!"
"If you don't think long-term, you will have immediate worries. It's a good thing to prepare early. If it weren't for Zheng Zhilong, Taiwan would have been occupied by the Netherlands. That would be a shame. It will be harder to regain it in the future."
"According to His Majesty's wishes, there may be foreign expeditions and sea bans in the future. I am looking forward to it!"
"His Majesty's empty-handed... method of win-win cooperation, we can think about it, it can be used in some places, and it can save a lot of money."
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While the two were sighing with emotion, Zheng Zhilong, who had left the Meridian Gate, suddenly heard the noise coming from far away and let out a long breath.
Although there are some twists and turns in entering the palace this time, the result is good.
Not only did he get a third-grade general, his four younger brothers were all naval guerrillas, but he also got a fifty-fifty profit from the future caravan, which was a full harvest.
The establishment of the Marine Corps was not only responsible for landing, but also responsible for constraining his Nanhai Navy Fleet. The emperor knew this well, which was why it violated the Ming Dynasty's practice of mutual adjustment of officials from the north and the south.
But it didn't matter, he wasn't ready to rebel.
Today's Ming Dynasty has a bright future. With this big tree, the Zheng family will have at least hundreds of years of glory.
"When I come back next time, I will be the count!"
Zheng Zhilong looked back at the Meridian Gate, set a goal in his mind, and then turned around and walked away.
After just a few steps, a voice came from inside the Meridian Gate, making him freeze in place.
