Liu Jiang interjected on the side and said: "Master of the family, but we have business contacts with the capital, if we rashly cut off trade with the Japanese people, will the capital ......?"

Liu Pei knew that this was Liu Jiang reminding him that there was still an agreement between him and Neku. But Liu Pei said indifferently: "It's okay. I can afford to pay 100,000 taels of silver every year! ”

Liu Jiang knew Liu Pei's net worth, so he nodded and didn't speak. Liu Pei continued: "The second order, every three ships of the First Fleet is a team, and all of them go to the sea to plunder!" Ask questions when you get your hands on it. If it is inclined to Zheng Zhilong, or it is simply Zheng Zhilong's descendants, the people will be killed and the ship will be destroyed! If it is neutral, or has a neutral tendency, only gold, silver, jewelry and other valuables are taken, and all the goods are thrown into the sea! ”

At this time, Jack raised his hand and said, "Then honorable marshal, what about our Second Fleet?" Do you still continue to have boring drills? I think it's time for the lads to go out and see the world! ”

Jack's sailors have split into two parts, one continuing to train the new sailors on land. They have begun to adapt to the quiet life on land. But Jack and a group of people refused to stay on land quietly. They would rather serve in a rocking ship, enjoying the thrill of a ship crossing stormy seas, chasing gold and higher positions.

But at the cost that it is impossible for them to occupy important positions in the fleet, at least not for a short time. They can't get promoted until they've regained merit and recognition. Like Jack is the highest position of all. But now he is only the third vice-captain of the Second Fleet, with real power, but not the core.

Liu Pei felt very reasonable when he heard Jack's words. It is indeed a huge waste for a combat-ready unit like this to stay in a secret base. So Liu Pei pondered for a moment and then said, "In that case, you should also go to sea." Two ships in a group. But I ask you to pretend to be harmless. And once you do it, you have to kill people and destroy the ship, and you are not allowed to get away with a person! Never allow any information about your Second Fleet to be revealed! ”

As soon as Liu Pei's words fell, the officers of the Second Fleet happily waved their fists. As a soldier, who doesn't dream of fighting? Where there is a battle, there is military merit, and there is a reward! In the future, it will be possible to ascend to a higher position, or even be knighted!

Wu Yizhou reminded Liu Pei and said, "Family master, what should I do about Xindao?" ”

Liu Pei was a little hesitant when it came to the new island. After all, Shinjima is an important base for him in the open sea. And islands with fresh water in the sea are hard to find. It would be a pity if Liu Pei gave up so in vain. But with Liu Pei and Zheng Zhilong's war, Xindao will definitely succeed

It is one of Zheng Zhilong's attack targets. Facing the siege of superior forces, Shinjima can't support it for long!

Liu Pei remembered another sentence, that is, if people lose land, people and land are gained; If you lose your land, you will lose your land! So he gritted his teeth and said, "Withdraw all the people from Shinjima." Put up a sign on the pier. Let's just say that this is my red-eyed dragon king's territory, who dares to occupy it, be careful of their heads! ”

Everyone present laughed "hehe". Looking at their appearance, they all hoped that a stunned young man would rashly occupy the new island, so that they would have a chance to slash and kill.

After everyone quieted down, Liu Pei continued: "The third issue is to transfer 2,000 people from the Marine Corps to the fleet and formally form the Marine Corps. ”

The reaction of the officers in the underground was obviously two attitudes. The naval officers were all smiling and feeling that they had another place to make meritorious contributions. And now the Navy is able to do the work of the Army.

And Qi Qitao stood up and said, "Master, you can't do that!" ”

Wu Yizhou said with a smile on the side: "Xiao Qizi, you made you coax all day, now you are dumbfounded, right?" In the future, our navy will do the work of your army! ”

Liu Pei waved his hand, stopped everyone's laughter and noise, and said, "Enough, do you still look like a soldier?" ”

I heard Liu Pei speak. Everyone sat down honestly, only Wu Yizhou and a few people were still squeezing their eyebrows below. Qi Qitao also reacted at this time, and felt that it was impossible for Liu Pei to demolish the army in vain, so he sat down honestly.

Sure enough, Liu Pei said: "The establishment of the Marine Corps is not to work for the army. What the Marines have to do is to be able to quickly disembark and fight, control the landing beachhead for a long time, and open the way for the army to attack. So the Marine Corps is destined to be a light force. You Navy guys, don't think that with the Marines you can do everything! The real land war still depends on the army! ”

After reprimanding the officers of the navy, Liu Pei turned his head to Qi Qitao and said, "You still can't get rid of your frizzy problem!" Can I still ruin the Army? ”

Qi Qitao said with a hippie smile: "I know that the head of the family is still facing me." ”

Liu Pei snorted and said, "The navy and the army are my left and right hands!" How can I be biased? It can only be due to temporary needs, making adjustments in a short period of time. Remember, take two thousand people from you, and you will also divide part of the backbone! Don't hide it, let the marines form combat effectiveness as soon as possible. At the same time, I will ask the General Staff to recruit another three thousand people for you. ”

Kiki was happy when she heard it! The troops were withdrawn

Part of it, but it's expanded, and it's bigger than before! So the smile is toothless than the eye.

Liu Pei knew that Qi Qitao had always been a little impetuous, so he said to him: "These three thousand people are all new soldiers, you have to train carefully and form combat effectiveness as soon as possible!" Once you need to fight, you have to pull it out to fight! Also, what is the situation with the artillery units now? ”

Liu Ning, a rising star in the army, immediately stood up. Because he was good at arithmetic and could study hard, he had been promoted to the commander of the artillery regiment at this time, responsible for the training of artillery. He said: "Back to the marshal, the troops are running well now, but there is a shortage of manpower!" All the trained gunners were siphoned off by the Navy! In addition to the training artillery, the army only retained a total of 30 light and heavy artillery. Xia Guan thinks it's a little less, do you want to add some more? ”

Liu Pei rubbed his temples vigorously and said, "Not for the time being." At the moment these guns are enough. You now have to put your mind to communicating with the Academy of Sciences, so that science can come up with a way to transport artillery quickly as soon as possible. God knows what the war will be like in the future? When the time comes, the front will fight, but the artillery will not be able to be transported, and at that time there will be many casualties for the brothers! ”

Hearing Liu Pei's answer, Liu Ning could only reluctantly agree and sit down. Liu Pei then said: "What is the situation of the five boats made of wet wood last year? ”

Wu Yizhou got up and said, "Family master, I just watched it a few days ago, and it can still be used at present." However, it is estimated that no matter how good the maintenance is, it can only be disassembled after seven or eight months! ”

Liu Pei felt a pain in his heart when he heard this! Those five ships used a lot of materials, and the man-hours were not short. But it can only be used for a year before it has to be dismantled and burned, which is too distressing!

So Liu Pei said: "If it can be used, the five ships will not participate in the naval battle." Is it feasible to use it exclusively for the transportation of disaster victims to the Ryukyus? ”

Wu Yizhou said: "I'm afraid those ships can only be used for this purpose!" It's all made of wet wood, and the hull is heavier than the other boats, so it can carry less stuff and run slower. If it's just for carrying disaster victims, we should run a little bit off and form a fleet, which shouldn't be too much of a problem. ”

Liu Pei nodded and said, "Then do it." These five boats will be specially used to transport the victims, and we must transport as many people and supplies as possible before the beginning of spring. This year is a critical year, as long as we carry it this year, the world will be up to us after that! ”

When everyone heard this, they all stood up, saluted Liu Pei and said, "I am willing to die for the handsome!" ”

Liu Pei got up and returned the salute and said, "Okay, everyone hurry back and submit the plan as soon as possible." Once the plan is passed, go all out! ”