The commander of the navy, who pretended to be clever, hurried up to see. His posture is very grinning, and it counts if he does it casually. At the same time, the tone of his speech was also very arrogant and disrespectful: "Liu Yizhong, the commander of the left guard of the subordinate Nanjing Left-behind Division, see the master from Beijing!" ”

The commander of the navy next to him looked at the outfit of the Tiger Ben Army with some suspicion, and then looked at Zhang Zhun himself, but he did not react. It seems that he still has some doubts about the identity of Zhang Zhun and others. After all, the equipment of the Tiger Army, as well as the military uniforms, were something he had never seen before. As an officer, you should be vigilant.

Zhang Zhun glanced at the lucky ship coldly.

It was the worst fortune ship he had ever seen.

The deck of this lucky ship is completely indistinguishable from the original color of the planks, and at a glance, it is all black, and I don't know how long it has not been painted. In the corner of the deck, you can even see a hole the size of the lid of the pot. In many places, the planks have been warped. A lot of linen cloth can be seen covering the deck, presumably to cover the holes.

Zhang Zhun deeply suspected that if he accidentally stepped on the deck in some places, he might fall directly into the cabin. Even the deck is like this, so you can imagine what it will be like in those places where you can't see it. Such a lucky boat, that is, sailing on the surface of the Yangtze River, if out of the mouth of the Yangtze River, a big wave hits, and it is strange if it does not sink immediately.

Before coming to Jiangnan, Zhang Zhun made some understanding of the Ming army in Jiangnan. Due to the developed economy, prosperous trade, and rich local areas, the people have flexible brains and more ways to make a living. Therefore, the military households in the guard, even if they do not have their own fields, have other ways out, unlike the military households in the north, they must flee to have a way out. Generally speaking, the escape of military households in the Jiangnan Guard Station is not as serious as that in the north.

However, this by no means means means that the combat effectiveness of the Jiangnan Guard Station is stronger than that of the Northern Guard Station. Contrary. In the hands of the Thousand Households and Commanders of the Northern Guard, because of the need to suppress the military households, it may also be necessary to arm a certain number of family members. These family members still have combat effectiveness. However, in the guard house in Jiangnan, there is not even a need for a family. Because the military households under his command can fend for themselves, there is naturally no need to rebel. There is no man-made rebellion, what do you do with so many family members? It's better to raise a few young and beautiful concubines!

In fact, Jiangnan Shengping has been peaceful for a long time, and since the Japanese were exterminated, it has been a peaceful situation where swords and guns are put into storage, and horses are put in Nanshan. There was no foreign invasion, and there was no internal riot, so in such a situation, it didn't matter whether the guard wanted it or not. The military households in the guards under Nanzhi are basically there, but if you really have to transfer troops to fight, you will find that no one can be transferred. Why? Those military households are busy with other things! This situation is somewhat similar to the account attachment in later generations. The hukou is here, but people don't know where it is.

Because the navy needs to spend a lot of silver, and the finances of the imperial court have never been able to make ends meet, the speed of the navy's abolition is faster than that of other guards. As for the mighty Daming Shui Master in the past, why it degraded rapidly, it was enough to write a book of millions of words, so I won't go into detail here. However, the degeneration of the navy into the way he was in front of him still surprised Zhang Zhun quite a bit. This Ming Dynasty has decayed to such an extent, and it can still be supported, what a freak!

Liu Yizhong observed his words, his heart was beating wildly, and he hurriedly rubbed the commander beside him, and said in a low voice: "Zhang Haibin, hurry!" Prepare a gift for adults! ”

The officer named Zhang Haibin stared at Zhang Zhun suspiciously, as well as the Tiger Ben soldiers around him, and went unhappily.

Zhang Zhun couldn't laugh or cry.

What is this Liu Yizhong doing?

I, Zhang Zhun, are obviously here to attack Nanjing, why did I come to receive gifts?

Stretch out your hand and don't hit the smiling person, don't you make me embarrassed? Well, I'm just not going to hit you for a while.

Of course, as an adult from Jingshi, Zhang Zhun has to take care of it. Otherwise, the play will not be like it. It is not stained because of the sludge, and in such a situation, it is very easy to see. So, Zhang Zhun slowly lowered his face and said coldly: "Liu Yizhong, what do you mean?" I don't care about you! ”

Liu Yizhong didn't mean to be angry at all, he smiled with a smile on his face, and said familiarly: "Brother, I know that you were sent by Jingshi, and you have worked hard along the way. We are all poor, there is nothing to honor, I am really sorry. Fortunately, a few merchant ships passed by just now and sent some interesting things to share with their brothers, even if it was a little bit of a small meaning. ”

When he saw that Zhang Zhun was young, he naturally called his brother, and he really didn't see it!

Zhang Zhun said awe-inspiringly: "What are you doing on this boat on the river?" ”

Liu Yizhong heard Zhang Zhun's questioning tone, but he was not afraid, and said with a smile: "Brother, there are some things that are boring to put it bluntly. We know these things, you know me, everyone knows, as long as the emperor doesn't know. We're just fishing for some extra money on the water, ahaha, isn't this the New Year? Everyone is active and makes some extra money. Otherwise, where is the money for the New Year? Brother, you are a big man from the capital, there is no shortage of food and clothing, food and clothing, our rural place cannot be compared with your feet! ”

Zhang Zhun frowned even more.

Such a lazy character is actually the commander of the left guard of the navy?

Zhang Zhun said slowly: "Your ship is really not well maintained!" ”

Liu Yizhong said calmly: "My lord, don't be angry, it's not worth your anger!" Those of us who are outsiders are 38,000 miles away from the emperor all the year round, we can't see the emperor's dignity, we can't hear the emperor's teachings, and some places are not done properly, so it is inevitable. ”

"In addition, brother, my brother has to whisper to you, since sixty years ago, the left guard of the navy has not allocated money to repair ships. This warship was able to go to sea, but it still relied on such a little extra money! Otherwise, where is the money to repair it? You don't know about the warship, even if it doesn't move, if it's put in the port, the silver is still white! ”

Zhang Zhun shook his head, not interested in his quibbles. A person like Mo Yu can be a negotiating errand, but if he is released to command the troops, it will be over. The Liu Yizhong in front of him was completely misplaced. Fortunately, he is not his subordinate. Zhang Zhun staggered the topic and said: "You, the left guard of the navy, how many warships do you still have?" In addition to the left guard of your navy, where is the warship of the right guard of the navy? ”

Liu Yizhong looked around and said in a low voice: "Brother, let me tell you the truth, this warship, in fact, the right guard of the navy also has a part." ”

Zhang Zhun said suspiciously: "What? ”

Two naval guards, the establishment of tens of thousands of people, only one warship?

Is this a joke of Lao Tzu, or is it a joke of your Chongzhen Lao Tzu?

Liu Yizhong said honestly: "My lord, don't hide it from you, we two sailors, just such a boat, everyone takes turns to use it." ”

It turned out that the two naval guards of the Nanjing Left-behind Division did indeed have only one warship, which was originally specially used to deal with the inspection. Due to the need for inspection, I can barely maintain one or two at ordinary times, at least the appearance is barely passable. But later, the higher-ups, including the Nanjing Military Department and the Yanjing Military Department, already knew what was going on, so they didn't bother to check. As a result, the maintenance of the ship took three days of fishing and two days of drying nets. Slowly, it became what it is now.

When they were usually fine, they would take this ship out to intercept merchant ships on the river and make some extra money. To put it bluntly, it's robbery, and if you don't give money, you won't be let go. Although the ship is dilapidated, it can barely operate on the surface of the inland river and will not sink immediately. However, because their ship is so old, even if it is equipped with cannons, ordinary merchant ships are not afraid of them. Therefore, their harvest is not very much. Just now, they also saw that Fuhai and Ninghai were very new, so they made a crooked decision. Unexpectedly, the robbery actually robbed the big man from Jingshi.

Zhang Zhun looked at the lonely cannon on the port side, and asked suspiciously, "What's the matter with these cannons?" Why can't it be hit? ”

Liu Yizhong said helplessly: "It's not that it can't be beaten, it's that group of boys who sold all the gunpowder projectiles or something." ”

Zhang Zhun had to write a word of uniform.

Even the gunpowder projectiles were taken and sold, no wonder there were no cannons on the right side of the side, and it seems that they were also sold.

Zhang Zhun couldn't help but say, "Then why don't you just sell the entire ship?" ”

Liu Yizhong replied helplessly: "I can't sell it." The price was five hundred taels, and no one was willing to take it. It is not cost-effective to run inland waterway shipping. Running overseas, a big wave comes, and it will sink. ”

Zhang Zhun fell.

You kid is still knowledgeable!

If you rashly sail this lucky ship out to sea, it will be a good show.

At this time, the officer named Zhang Haibin came out with a small cloth bag and threw it into Liu Yizhong's hand, with a look of disdain on his face. It can be seen that the relationship between him and Liu Yizhong is not good. Moreover, he was quite dissatisfied with the status quo of the left guard of the navy. It's a pity that he doesn't have the ability to change the status quo of the left guard of the navy. To build a powerful naval army, it is absolutely impossible without the backing of gold and silver. Personal ability is very small!

Liu Yizhong said a little annoyed: "Zhang Haibin! Don't be rude! This is an adult from Kyoshi! ”

Then he sent the small cloth bag to Zhang Zhun's hand, and said enthusiastically: "My lord, it is not easy for you to come from afar, this little filial piety ......"

Brigadier Zhang pushed the cloth bag away and said coldly: "Take it away!" Don't get my hands dirty! ”

(To be continued)