The Ming Dynasty started with caution

The gentlemen looked up in confusion. Why were the French so keen on naval warfare?

"It's a thankless task to send troops to the Ming Dynasty from afar." Jiang Mian said.

Li Dongyang thought for a while and said, "If the imperial court can find silver mines overseas, I think the French can do the same.

My son Zhaoxian said that there are many French merchant ships sailing eastward, and their destination is not the Ming Dynasty."

The retired emperor Hongzhi looked solemn and asked uncertainly, "Could there be other celestial dynasties?"

He thought that the eastern territories were all under the control of the imperial court.

Except for Korea and the island countries, which are slightly larger, the rest of the vassal states are not mentioned.

But now...

Liu Jian and others looked over. The two sons of Lord Li went to sea and had a lot of experience overseas.

Suddenly, they looked like they wanted to hear more details.

Li Dongyang continued: "The French royal family learned from our Ming Dynasty to collect silver and ordered the Minister of Navigation to go out and look for silver mountains. To the east, there may be territories that we don't know."

If Yan Chengjin was here, he would definitely murmur that it was the Ming Dynasty that learned from the West to collect silver.

At this time, the eunuch stood outside the door and reported: "The emperor, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of War Yan Kesong wants to see you."

Yan Kesong was worried that Tuen Mun was invaded by the French. As the left assistant minister of the Ministry of War, he might have to go to Guangdong for inspection.

But he had no experience in leading troops at sea, and his feet felt weak.

After a while, he walked quickly into the center of the hall.

"Tuen Mun sent back a memorial that the French issued pirate certificates, allowing the pirates to sail with the French and plunder several places in the southeast."

The emperor Hongzhi frowned, thought about it, and ordered someone to summon Wang Hua.

After a while, Wang Hua raised his eyes slightly, and several cabinet ministers beside him looked over here.

"Where is Wang Shouren?"

I also want to ask, where is my son?

Even though Wang Hua felt aggrieved, he did not dare to vent in front of the emperor.

"He has disappeared...disappeared, no news, I have not received any letters for more than half a year."

He didn't know whether he was dead or alive, the incense of the Wang family was about to be extinguished...

Based on Li Dongyang and Xie Qian's understanding of Wang Shouren, this son is extremely filial, and he does not need to be reminded or urged. In the early morning, he will appear in front of the elders' room and pay respects respectfully.

Now he has disappeared for half a year, maybe he has met with an accident.

The emperor Hongzhi wanted to blame him a few words, but seeing that Wang Hua was very sad, he was concerned: "Where did you leave Beijing? I will send someone to look for him?"

This sentence was just to comfort Wang Hua, and he should not be able to find him.

Wang Hua knew that this was a polite remark, and shook his head repeatedly, "I have sent people to look for him, so don't bother the factory guards."

The officials secretly praised Wang Hua for being sensible.

The navy in the southeast, plus the pirates and Japanese pirates in the South China Sea, had so many ships and soldiers that the court had no time to care about where Wang Shouren went.

Zhang Fuhua pondered for a moment, "Lord Yan was once the general governor of the three frontiers. I wonder if he can go on the expedition?"

I heard that Yan Kesong had made great contributions in the nine frontiers, but I didn't know if he could fight a naval battle.

Yan Kesong raised his eyes and encountered the expectant eyes of the retired emperor Hongzhi and the officials, and he was a little nervous.

...

Outside the capital, the imperial edict was posted.

The official report was passed to the restaurant inn, saying that the new emperor killed the nobles of the Franji, and Huimin Pharmacy launched a prescription for curing bean sores.

The capital city cheered, and the people praised Zhu Houzhao for the first time.

"Lao Gao, don't look at the memorial, lazy and derelict in duty, I invite you to the inn to listen to the book." After returning from the execution ground, Zhu Houzhao's eyes were full of excitement and expectation.

Finally someone praised him as a wise king.

Liu Qing and Zheng Qian followed Zhu Houzhao, reluctantly. The executioner also changed into clean clothes and followed him flattered.

Everyone was at the execution ground. Zhu Houzhao invited guests today.

"I am an honest official. The new emperor should not slander me." Yan Chengjin didn't want to go to crowded places.

Although smallpox can be cured by cowpox, what if it mutates?

The mutability of the virus is extremely high. You should look at it with new eyes after not seeing it for three days.

Yan Chengjin was too lazy to explain to Zhu Houzhao. He wouldn't understand even if he explained.

As for killing the French, Yan Chengjin had no burden in his heart.

According to the French, the French noble Pan Chen led eleven large ships and more than five hundred officers and soldiers to land in the southeastern vassal state, burning, killing and looting along the way, destroying many indigenous tribes.

He also went to the Tang and Song countries, but he didn't stay for long.

Death is also considered to be acting on behalf of heaven.

Return to the duty room of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Yan Chengjin had just taken a sip of tea when Fang Xue came in and bowed, saying, "I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it or not?"

"Brother Fang, please feel free to say it."

"The French invaded the southeast coast, and the large ships had three different flags. They also issued pirate certificates to strengthen the navy. The emperor ordered the Marquis of Anding to go to war."

Yan Chengjin's eyes moved slightly. What Fang Xue and the others didn't know was that in history, at this time in the West, it was the period when the Ottoman Empire invaded neighboring countries.

The Holy Roman Empire, the Tudor Dynasty and the Valois Dynasty also joined the war.

A large amount of silver was needed to support the war!

Only then would they look for navigators to go out to sea to find silver, and issue certificates to pirates to make them legal.

The proceeds from the plundering needed to be divided into half by the royal family.

However, this was a matter in the West, and the only thing that was affected in the Ming Dynasty was the French navy in Tuen Mun, Guangdong.

"Did my father receive the order?"

My father was a rookie. If he went to the southeast, he would be like a duck in the water, unable to feel the depth.

"The Marquis of Anding has returned home and will head south today."

Yes, my father has been influenced by Confucianism for many years and is deeply bound by etiquette. He regards reputation as his life.

This is blind loyalty.

Yan Chengjin touched his chin. Wang Shouren was not in the capital. Only Duke of England Zhang Maoke went south. After thinking for a while, he got up and went to Fengtian Hall.

The officials were in the hall, discussing with the retired emperor Hongzhi and praying for the expedition.

"Retired emperor, Lord Yan wants to see you."

Soon, Yan Chengjin walked into the hall, "The retired emperor sent Anding Hou to the southeast, I am afraid he will not win."

The retired emperor Hongzhi's face gradually darkened.

This guy always speaks accurately. He was predicted like this before he went on the expedition, and he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

"My father agreed to this because he was afraid of losing his integrity in his later years. In fact, he was not sure.

I beg you to let Han Wen take the lead, Liang Ci'an be the deputy general, and then Xu Jinzhong and Li Zhaofan will send troops from Hainan, 300,000 naval forces, and attack from the front and back."

Han Wen is not as good as Wang Shouren.

But he learned a lot of military strategies from Wang Yue and Wang Shouren.

Much better than my father, a general who only relies on his teammates’ welfare.

Xu Jinzhong has fought countless naval battles in Hainan, but he can command the navy, and Li Zhaofan can lead the navy of Satsuma to reinforce.

This is a foolproof strategy.

The faces of the gentlemen trembled fiercely, and they could see at a glance that this kid was talking about court affairs, but in fact he came for Andinghou.

A cool breeze blew into the hall, refreshing and cool.

The retired emperor Hongzhi knew that this kid was also for the court, and coughed: "The Yan family does not need to be so cautious. In my opinion, 200,000 navy is enough, and Li Zhaofan will be fine."

The silver mine of the island country cannot be lost!

Yan Mansion, the main gate,

Li Qing'e helped pack the luggage, and the housekeeper wiped his tears. How could he look so crying?

"The young master is back."

Yan Kesong turned around and his nose suddenly felt sore when he saw Yan Chengjin. He didn't know if he could come back alive. "Dad was ordered to go south."

"This note..."

"Dad is waiting for your note."

"..."Yan Chengjin.

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