Chapter 227: The Wind Rises in the Pacific Ocean (II)

It is unquestionable to send troops. In terms of Yinzuo's understanding of Mr. Kangxi, this is a foregone conclusion. The old man is very proud of his face and will never tolerate anyone who dares to oppose the Qing Dynasty. Besides, the treasury is abundant at this time and he is not afraid of fighting at all. Even if some old-fashioned people will jump out and oppose it, it will not interfere with the old man's determination. What's more, the call for the ruling ruling lords at this time is extremely high and the pressure on public opinion is extremely high. Mr. Kangxi is not a person who is afraid of trouble all his life. It is basically a foregone conclusion to send troops to conquer Japan. But when will the troops be sent? Who will take charge? How to fight? What level of the fight? What purpose is to be achieved, there are some things to be paid attention to.

According to Yinzuo's vision, there are only two purposes for fighting Japan: one is to train the ocean navy, so that the new army's Qing Dynasty's Daqing Navy has an opportunity to train troops and prepare for the future battle with Britain and the Netherlands; the second is to beat Japan to hurt, open Japan's national gates, and make it the target of the Qing Dynasty's economic plunder. After all, Japanese gold and silver are the targets of Yinzuo's concern. It is actually not difficult to achieve these two goals. It is only necessary for the navy to go to the coast of Japan to bomb and then take Nagasaki, and then take Nagasaki directly as the "concession". It would not be difficult for Yinzuo to lead the army by himself to achieve these two strategic goals, and it would not be a problem to let Liu Shuangcheng take command. Unfortunately, the matter of taking command would not be so simple.

It has been five years since the full development of overseas trade. Not to mention that Yinzuo even the other princes knew very well how backward Japan was, it was certain that they would win this battle. In this way, the military power would be fought for. Who would not think about the fact that fame and fortune were both gained? It was Yinzuo's turn to have a headache. The attack on Japan was not to destroy Japan, but to colonize. This war could not be fought too much. It was necessary to fight Japan but not to let Japan become ruins. If those princes were allowed to do whatever they wanted, everything would be ruined.

It is true that the reorganization of the Qing Dynasty Water Division was Yinzuo's credit. Liu Shuangcheng was a slave of Yinzuo. It was true that Yinzuo was the best candidate to go to the war. Unfortunately, Mr. Kangxi would never let Yinzuo take charge. Military power has always been the basis for the stability of the throne. Although the Qing Dynasty Water Division was in an inequality position in the Qing army sequence, it was an army after all. The old man could not tolerate the existence of a private army, even if he was optimistic about it.

No, it would be fine. If Yinzuo asked to take charge of the commander himself, the result would not only not be able to get the position of commander, but it would arouse the suspicion of the old man. It was a thankless thing. Yinzuo had discussed this with Wu and Lin at the beginning, and there was nothing to say. As for Liu Shuangcheng, although he was always in the naval commander, it was a pity that he was too light and could not get on the table at all. At most, he could only be an actual naval battle commander, but it was impossible to take charge.

There are many brothers who are known as the wise men. In addition to Yinzuo, the tenth, the thirteenth, and the fourteenth brothers all have the reputation of knowing the thirteenth brothers. Needless to say, the fact that the commander this time must be the beginning of another round of struggle between Yinzuo and the fourth brothers and the eighth brothers. In terms of closeness and alienation, Yinzuo could only recommend the fourteenth brothers as the commander. However, Yinzuo was still a little worried about the fourteenth brothers. It was not that he was worried that the fourteenth brothers would establish his own power in the navy, but that the fourteenth brothers were eager to make contributions and turned a battle of lessons into a protracted war. Besides, the fourteenth brothers were also a little younger, and he was just sixteen years old today. I am afraid that the old man Kangxi might not be able to pass it. Unless the fourteenth brothers can show his superior ability, it would be impossible.

As early as the beginning of the Thunder Plan, Yinzuo had already considered the Fourteenth. He often told Lao Tzuo about some examples of naval battles and landing wars. As for various tactical exercises, he also explained a lot on the drawings. In theory, Lao Tzuo was far superior to Lao Tzuo and Lao Tzuo in naval battles, but the battle for the position of command is not something that anyone can fight or cannot fight. After all, these princes and Yinzuo have no actual experience in naval battles. According to the custom of sending troops in the Qing Dynasty, unless the old man personally fought, there must be a veteran or prince to take charge. Of course, the prince can be divided into two types: one is the one who takes charge of the command, and the other is the one who takes charge but does not participate in the battle in person. In this regard, Lao Tzuo and Lao Tzuo have a chance. Whether Lao Tzuo can get the position of command depends on how Yinzuo operates.

Wu Sidao asked who was in charge of the command not because he didn't know who should be in charge, but told Yinzuo that the matter of being in charge had not been implemented yet. Don't be too happy too early, it was a reminder for Yinzuo, who was so excited. Yinzuo thought for a long time in his mind, gritted his teeth and said, "The matter of being in charge of the command was naturally to let the old fourteen come forward. I am just here, but the boy of the old fourteen is unstable, so I am still a little worried. Well, the news of the Nagasaki incident has been circulating, and the old fourteen has not shown up at this time. I don't know what tricks this guy is playing?" When he thought of the old fourteen, Yinzuo was really upset. This guy always rushed to his own house if he had anything to do. When he was going to use him, he disappeared.

"According to the 'Honghu's' tip, the Fourteenth Master has been busy in the Ministry of War these days. It seems that the Fourteenth Master is planning to make a plan to come and have a job with the prince again." Lin Xuanyi replied with a smile.

Wu Sidao chuckled and said, "The Fourteenth Master must recommend him. He won't show up so soon. But I think it's too soon. I'll talk to you the next day. I guess the Fourteenth Master will not be able to sit still. The prince might as well wait and talk about it."

Hey, Mother's Fourteen, I'm really scheming with us. I'm really sure that we must use him. It's such a bastard. Now Yinzuo is helpless. He smiled and shook his head, stopped talking about this topic, pondered for a moment, "It's May now, and the storm season is coming, and it's September to send troops. In these four months, there will be more than a dozen warships in the Jiangnan factory. If you are rushing to work, it's not impossible. There are some shortages of sailors. I plan to use "Fuyuan Ji"

The fleet will be transferred out more people, and there will be no big problem with fewer ships on the Nanyang route. At worst, it will be just to make less money. As for training, let "Honghu" send some people to assist Liu Shuangcheng. In addition, let "Honghu" and "Secret Arrow" keep a close eye on the fourth and eighth brothers. I don't want these two goods to ruin my major affairs. If it really doesn't work, I will find some work for them to avoid staring at the navy. "Yinzuo has many newly developed weapons to be tested on the navy, so naturally I don't want the fourth and eighth brothers to get more.

"The Fourth Master is easy to deal with. Now the Fourth Master is very busy. Of course, the Fourth Master will definitely do the matter of helping the Thirteenth Old Master fight for military power. However, if you can't fight, the Fourth Master will not have the time to take care of the Navy. Even the military commander is not the courage. The Emperor is still watching. It's a little trouble for the Eighth Master." Lin Xuanyi said with a smile.

Well, this is reasonable. The fourth brother is too busy with his own affairs. He really has no time to deal with the affairs of the navy. However, the old Bayi group is not a job and just plots against others all day long. If I want to make something new in the navy, I am afraid that the old Bayi will be irresponsible. This is really not fun. Yinzuo frowned and thought for a while, and suddenly his eyes lit up and he smiled and said, "I have found a job for the old Bayi. Let me see if it is feasible: flag service."

The Manchu and the Eight Banners of Han were symbols of force in the Qing Dynasty, and they were generally not allowed to engage in other industries, except for the powerful people. There were not many people who could do anything to do, and the upper-level people who could find a way to make money were the only ones who could find a way to make money. Most of the Eight Banners of the lower-level people lived a life of free life, and they lived a leisurely life. They fought dogs and birds all day long, but their blood was wiped out in this leisure, and they also became a major disaster for the security of the capital. Moreover, a large part of the imperial finances had to be used on them every year. Mr. Kangxi had not seen this hidden danger, but he mentioned it several times, but he never found a good solution, so he let it go.

Among the eight banners of Manchu and Han, the three banners of Manchu, Huang, and Zhengbai were called the upper three banners by the emperor; the three banners of Zhenglan and Blue Banners and the white banners of the inlaid are all under the jurisdiction of Lao Ba. The third banners of Zhenghong Banners are responsible for the Zhenghong Banners and Red Banners are the territory of the fourth child. But in fact, what these princes call management is nothing but nominal. Who has the leisure to rectify the flag affairs? Then they will not be angry to death by those band of unreasonable bannermen.

"Flag Servant?" Wu Sidao frowned and thought for a while, "This is feasible. Eighth Master now has three flags under his name and there is no serious job. If you can find a relatively feasible way to let Eighth Master be busy, it would be possible, but this method has to be carefully considered."

How? Hey, we have no choice. Yinzuo smiled and said, "There is no need to be anxious about this. Just find something that looks feasible. As for the result, it is not important. The key is not to let the eighth brother be idle." Yinzuo said lightly, but made Wu and Lin, the two strategists frowned and thought hard. Just at that time, a maid outside the study came to report: The Fourteenth Master is here.
Chapter completed!