Liu Zhisheng nodded slightly, but he didn't say anything, the Gold Coast is rich in gold, and the Netherlands was snatched from Portugal, and has been entrenched for more than 70 years, and its precautions on the Gold Coast must be much stricter than that of the Karopa.

Besides, the situation in West Africa and Nanyang is also very different, after all, Nanyang is at the doorstep, if you start a war, the Qing Dynasty has the advantage, but West Africa is just the opposite, close to the Netherlands, not to mention the rest, just supplies are enough headaches, with the sharpness of the Qing Navy's firearms, the advantage of numbers, it is not a problem to conquer the Gold Coast, and it can even be said that it is easy, but if you want to occupy it for a long time, it is a big problem, after all, it is far inferior to the Netherlands in terms of troop mobilization and ammunition supply.

Furthermore, will Britain be involved? Liu Zhisheng has always been extremely vigilant about this maritime power, which is known as the strongest maritime power in Europe, and if Britain has ideas about the Gold Coast, this will be an excellent opportunity for him to take the opportunity to get involved in the Gold Coast, and Britain will definitely not miss this opportunity?

Thinking of this, the expression on Liu Zhisheng's face also became solemn, if Britain and the Netherlands joined forces, the Gold Coast was only afraid that it would be easy to attack and difficult to defend, and after a little hesitation, he asked: "Does Britain have a stronghold in West Africa?" ”

"In addition to gold, West Africa is also the base of the European slave trade, how can Britain have no strongholds, Britain and France all have strongholds in West Africa." Furham replied without thinking, and after a brief pause, he then asked, "Are you worried about Britain joining forces with the Netherlands?" ”

"Aren't they allies?" Liu Zhisheng asked rhetorically.

Fu Han nodded slightly, and after a slight sigh, he said: "This situation is indeed possible, you can write a statement on this matter." I have the right to pass it on to you. ”

The craze in the Americas has not yet subsided, and the Beijing Newspaper has published the latest naval pension plan, and the government and the opposition are boiling over each other, and the navy's salaries are high. The treatment is good, not only the food is good, but also the military uniforms and firearms are uniformly distributed, and there is no need to pay for a big son by himself, and now this pension is so high. Naturally, it is the one that catches everyone's eye.

As the saying goes, a good man is not a soldier, and a good iron is not nailed, but look at the navy, not only is the chance of promotion great, the salary is high, even if he dies, it is also a sky-high pension. A family of five or six, as long as there is a navy, can have no worries about food and clothing, and even if they die, they can exchange for the wealth of the family and plant blessings for future generations.

What is especially rare is the good reputation of the navy. Compared with the Eight Banners and the Green Battalion, the reputation of the Navy is not a star, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a difference between cloud and mud; since the establishment of the Navy, there has only been a conflict with the local people in Shanghai. The result of the handling was that the people were punished lightly, and the navy was severely punished, and then there were military discipline pickets. In recent years, there have never been any civil-military disputes in Tianjin, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.

In addition, the navy's war targets were all Westerners and Japanese invaders, and they were proud of their achievements, and they were sure to win every battle, and they still had no defeat, which not only opened up a vast overseas territory for the imperial court. Moreover, he also obtained a huge amount of war reparations for the imperial court, which greatly satisfied the arrogance and pride of the gentry and the common people as the subjects of the Celestial Empire. When it comes to the navy, the gentry and the common people feel that they are full of praise.

People who have children in the navy feel more honored, not only by the envy of the people, even the gentry and officials have to be polite to these people, the promotion of the navy is too fast, after the first war, many non-commissioned officers have been promoted to the official body, this opportunity to be an official is countless times stronger than the hard work of the scholars, they naturally want to reserve a way out.

The Beijing newspaper published the navy's pension plan, which also invisibly reminded the gentry and the common people that the annual naval enrollment will start again.

Not to mention small families, even medium-sized families and even large families were also greatly stimulated, and they selected outstanding children to rush to Tianjin, Shanghai, and Guangzhou to refer to the navy.

Many hopeless and strong scholars can not resist the temptation to apply for the examination, and now the pressure of entering the imperial examination is getting bigger and bigger.

However, many officials and gentry with a more sensitive sense of smell noticed something abnormal from this edict on the navy's pension, because the navy's pension did not mention the distinction between the Manchu and Han banners, and the navy was a mixture of Manchu and Han bannermen, which is well known, and it is not treated differently, which means that the navy's pension is not divided between the Manchu and Han bannermen, and everyone is treated equally.

This is no small feat! It's an unprecedented event! What does it mean that the navy created by Emperor Zhenwu himself is not divided into Han banners? Did the imperial court start to promote the equality of the Manchu and Han banners?

The gentry did not know that Zhenwu was not aware of the situation of Zhenwu in the navy not distinguishing between Manchu and Han, but a group of officials had more or less heard that the navy did not distinguish between Manchu and Han banners, and openly published it in Beijing newspapers, this move was not only a thorough implementation of the measures of the navy to not distinguish between Manchu and Han banners, and stabilized the military morale of the navy, but also an ice-breaking move to break the Manchu and Han domains!

Freezing three feet, not a day of cold, the Manchu and Han regions have a long history, not only involving the privileges of the banner people, but also involving the Qing Dynasty regarded as the fundamental Eight Banners system, it can be said that it is a hair and moving the whole body, this naval pension, I don't know how much wind and waves will be set off, from the local to the Beijing Division, all the Manchu and Han officials are closely concerned about the development of the situation.

However, the capital that should have reacted the most fiercely was calm, and the commanders of the eight banners stationed in Beijing were only removed not long ago, and they were all busy training, and no one knew how long they could do as a commander, how could they have the heart to meddle in their affairs, and most of the princes and nobles of the banners were now without duties and powers, and they were all bent on recruiting troops in order to develop the feudal kingdom of the Americas.

The princes and nobles were collectively silent, and many of the Manchu ministers who were about to move couldn't figure out the depth of the matter, so they naturally didn't dare to neigh, and the limelight of Zhenwu's adjustment of the court members had not yet passed. One by one, they are waiting for the opportunity with a wait-and-see mentality.

The most nervous are a few ministers of the study, since the Beijing newspaper published the navy's pension plan, they pay special attention to the excerpts from all over the world every day, especially the excerpts of the governors, governors, generals, admirals, and general soldiers, several people are quite dissatisfied with Zhenwu in their hearts, such a big thing, Zhenwu didn't even say hello, and the study and the six departments seem to be about to become decorations.

Several ministers in the study room slandered themselves in their hearts, but no one dared to mention this stubble in front of Zhenwu, the navy was created by Zhenwu, and the implementation of the Manchu and Han banners in the army was also advocated by Zhenwu, and Kangxi also acquiesced to this back then, since the salary and promotion on weekdays are not divided into Manchu Han, this pension naturally cannot be arbitrarily divided into Manchu Han, otherwise the army's heart will be unstable, who dares to be responsible? The navy has made great achievements in war, and has made countless meritorious contributions, and now it is an indispensable force, not only the imperial court, but also the princes and nobles, how can they do this thankless task?

As for the extremely high standard of the navy's pension, this matter can not be opened, the navy is the heart of Zhenwu, and the navy has earned a lot in recent years, and Japan's compensation alone is as high as 70 million taels.

In the palace of nourishing the heart, Zhenwu was not easy, at any time to check the secret folds submitted by the capital and various places, to keep abreast of the movements of the Beijing division and various places, he knew very well in his heart that the navy's pension was not divided into the Manchu and Han banners, and the focus was not on the level of the pension silver, but on the fact that the Manchu and Han bannermen had crossed the line and touched the fundamental interests of the banner people, which would sooner or later arouse strong opposition, and the breakthrough would inevitably be that the pension silver was too high.

Zhenwu was handwriting a reply to himself, and Bao Fuquan tiptoed in, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Yi Beile is handing over the sign outside to ask to see." ”

Yinxiang? Could it be that there is movement in the Eight Banners in Beijing? Zhenwu stopped writing and groaned slightly, before ordering, "Bring him over." As he spoke, he lowered his head and continued to reply.

Yinxiang knew that Zhenwu would generally only go to the Yangxin Hall when he reviewed the secret folds, and he couldn't help but secretly think that it was not the right time, and after entering the hall, he quickly glanced at Zhenwu, and saw that he was still waving at the desk, so he hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down and said: "Minister Yinxiang bows to ask Sheng'an." ”

"No gifts, give a seat, enjoy tea." Zhenwu didn't raise his head, and after writing the last few words, he put down his pen, looked up at Yinxiang, and saw that there was no anxiety on his face, and couldn't help but smile and say, "Why did the thirteenth brother come?" ”

Yinxiang hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the minister implores me to lead the troops to conquer Africa, and I pray for the emperor's permission." ”

Old Thirteen wants to go to Africa? West Africa and Europe are only ten and a half days and a half months away, but the fourth is in Europe, is he open-minded, or did he not expect this? After a little groaning, Zhenwu said with a smile: "You can't go to Africa, that place has a hot climate all year round, and northerners are most susceptible to epidemics when they go, this time to conquer Africa, the main force is mainly naval cadets in Guangzhou, I also want to send a part of the elite green battalion soldiers in Guangzhou to accompany the expedition, you are already suffering from crane knee wind, how can you let you go on an adventure?" This is not allowed. ”

Seeing that Zhenwu said that there was no room for maneuver, Yinxiang couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed, but what Zhenwu said was also true, the climate in Africa is indeed very hot, and after a little groaning, he said: "Your Majesty, the minister's leg disease has long been cured, and besides, the minister's stay in the hot place of Nanyang is not short." ”

"Africa is no better than the South Seas." Zhenwu interrupted him and said, "Since you have this intention, I think you should have asked the European missionaries in Beijing to learn more about the situation in West Africa, don't you know that many Europeans die in West Africa every year?" ”

Yinxiang couldn't help but be speechless for a while, and after a long silence, he said unwillingly: "The emperor has far-reaching thoughts, and there must be a way to prevent the disease, otherwise it is impossible for the navy to conquer West Africa." ”

Hearing this, Zhenwu couldn't help but smile slightly, the climate in Africa is hot, and if you don't pay attention to hygiene, you will be very susceptible to diseases, but as long as you pay attention to hygiene, diet, and water sources, you can take great precautions, and the old thirteen reacted quickly, and immediately woke up.