Hearing that the truth of the casualties could not be concealed, Yin Yu couldn't help but glance at Zhenwu with concern, a large ship is at least more than 100,000 taels of silver, plus the loss of materials and subsidies for the deceased, at least more than 1 million taels of silver loss, all the princes and nobles must be cowardly, and what is even more worrying is that as soon as the news spreads, I am afraid that no more flag people will be willing to go to the United States, and the division of the Americas will also come to naught.

Zhenwu also thought of the serious consequences that might occur, and couldn't help frowning slightly, if the princes and nobles and the bannermen have a fear of the Americas, it is really tricky, because the imperial court can't take care of the Americas at all, not only the lack of troops, but also the financial resources, and the distribution of the feudal titles to the princes and nobles is the only way to quickly seize the Americas, how can we dispel their concerns?

After a long silence, he looked at Yande and said in a deep voice: "The first voyage across the ocean, lack of experience, some losses, it is also reasonable, after this voyage, whether it is the navy or a group of merchant ships, they should have accumulated a certain amount of experience, this year again voyage, can the losses be reduced?" ”

After this voyage, Yande can be regarded as seeing the power of the ocean, and going to sea is purely gambling on his life, where can he dare to guarantee this matter? Although he knew that he would not like to reply to Zhenwu truthfully, but the stakes were very high, he did not dare to play back according to the truth, and after a little groaning, he spoke: "Back to the emperor, sailing on the ocean, the climate is ever-changing, there are no certain rules, and the slave really does not dare to speak and bully the king." ”

After a slight pause, he continued: "If you want to reduce the risk of ocean voyages, the effective way is to strengthen the training of sailors, and furthermore, try to minimize the number of small boats going to sea, and it is better for auxiliary ships and merchant ships of 1005 materials not to go to the Americas, and the eight ships destroyed are all small ships under 10000 materials." ”

Zhenwu glanced at him and said, "How big are the merchant ships in Spain. ”

"The Emperor Mingjian." Yande hurriedly bowed and said, "The merchant ships of Spain are generally 1,000 to 2,500 materials, and their sailors are extremely experienced. ”

The Manila-Puerto Acapulco route has been run by the Spaniards for hundreds of years, and the sailors are naturally experienced. Zhen Wuluo groaned for a moment, and then continued to ask, "How many Spanish merchant ships are returning with you?" ”

Seeing Zhenwu ask about these things, Yande couldn't help but feel slightly relaxed, and immediately said: "Back to the emperor, there are six ships, all of which are hired by servants at a high price, and it is guaranteed that they can return with full loads." ”

Zhenwu nodded slightly, glancing at him. Said: "Flat, stand and reply." ”

As soon as he heard this, Yande couldn't help but be happy in his heart, it seemed that the problem was not as serious as he imagined, he hurriedly kowtowed to thank him, then picked up his top and stood up.

After bowing down and standing still, Zhen Wucai then asked, "What is the situation in the port of Acapulco now?" ”

Speaking of Puerto Acapulco. Yande couldn't help but feel relaxed, "Back to the emperor, the minions left two third-class ships in the port of Acapulco. Three fourth-class battleships, as well as four auxiliary ships, with a garrison strength of 5,000 men, can last for more than a year for all logistical and military needs. If the city was simply defended, the Spaniards would have sent 15,000 men, and it would have been impossible to capture it.

In addition, there are nine warships in the port, and in case of defeat, they can also get on board and evacuate on their own initiative. The battleship's guns had a long range, and they were completely capable of attacking the city, and both the governor of Luzon, Macrotin, and the lieutenant commander of the navy, Monterey, knew about them. The two also knew that the South Sea Fleet had gone to Europe to finance Spain, and the minions predicted that it would be impossible for the Spaniards to send troops to attack without definite news. ”

The port of Acapulco is a bridgehead for the Americas, and there is no room for error. Zhenwu was quite satisfied with Yande's arrangement, and he groaned slightly before he asked, "Can the walls of Acapulco be considered strong?" ”…,

"It's very simple, not as good as the general county seat of my Qing Dynasty." Yande bowed and replied: "Due to the limited food, the minions are not willing to fight with the residents, so they did not agree to recruit the people to build the city, but the soldiers took turns to build forts, although the defense of the city wall is a little simple, but it can effectively defend against cavalry. ”

Defensive cavalry? Hearing this, Zhenwu, Yinyu, and Yinlu all had bright eyes, and the Spaniards had cavalry in the Americas? That is, there are horses in the Americas? This is great news for them! Zhenwu hurriedly asked, "American horses?" ”

"Back to the emperor." Yande bowed and said: "The local aborigines call the horse a big dog, the slave has carefully inquired with the locals, there were no horses in the Americas, and now the horses are all brought by the Spaniards from Europe, because the Americas have many grasslands, they reproduce quickly in the Americas, after more than 100 years of breeding, horses have spread to each tribe, and the number of horses has become a measure of the wealth of a tribe The local aborigines are not only good at training and raising horses, but also have good riding skills, all of which have been trained since childhood.

In addition to horses, there are also many buffaloes in the Americas, all of which are wild buffaloes, the number is huge, it is difficult to estimate, the main object of local indigenous hunting is wild buffalo, this time back, the most carried cargo is cowhides. ”

Hearing these words, Zhenwu couldn't help but show a smile on his face, there were countless horses and buffaloes, and there were vast meadows, he was not afraid that the princes and nobles would not be moved, and he groaned slightly, and then he asked: "The local natives are good at riding and shooting?" ”

Yande pondered for a while, and then said: "Back to the emperor, the local natives have bows and arrows, but the minions have not been able to witness their riding and shooting, judging from the riding skills, it should not be bad, but they are still in an uncivilized state, even if they don't use firearms, they are more than enough to deal with them with riding and archery alone." ”

Zhenwu nodded slightly, and said, "It's rare for you to go back to Beijing, and go back to your home to rest for a few days." ”

As soon as he heard this, Yande's hanging heart finally let go, and he hurriedly bowed and retreated.

After Yande withdrew, Zhenwu picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, and after a long silence, he looked at Yinyu and asked, "What does Brother Jiu think about this matter?" ”

Yin Yu bowed on the pestle and said: "Your Majesty, although the Americas produce horses, don't worry about the lack of horses, but the risk of crossing the ocean to the Americas is really too great, and the losses are huge, and the princes and nobles can't afford it.

At present, whether it is entering the New Guard Army or the Eight Banners stationed in Beijing, or entering the military workshop in Tianjin, although it is not rich, but it is better to be stable, who is willing to risk going to the Americas? Again"

After a slight hesitation, he said directly: "Besides, you can't earn a future of fame and fame when you go to the Americas, and the flag people can't afford to take the risk of the sea." ”

Yinlu, who had been bored for a long time, opened his mouth at this time and said: "Brother Jiu, all feudal countries can freely appoint and dismiss officials, how can it be said that there is no future for fame?" ”

Yin Yu smiled slightly and said, "Sixteenth brother, how can the official position of the feudal country be compared with that of the imperial court, even if the official position is big, the imperial court will not approve of it." ”

Listening to Yinyu's words, Zhenwu couldn't help but secretly feel reasonable, even if a group of princes and nobles are enthusiastic about the feudal country of the Americas, no banner people are willing to go, it is in vain, the Mongolians may not need to do more mobilization, the vast grassland is incomparable to the attraction of the Mongolians, but only the Mongolians go to the Americas, it is inevitable that the tail will not fall, how can the banner people be encouraged to go to the Americas?

After thinking about it for a while, he couldn't come up with a good way, the best way is to block the news, and join forces with a group of princes and nobles to block the news, only in this way can the news be completely blocked, but first to appease the princes and nobles and stimulate their interest in the American feudal state. Thinking of this, he shouted softly: "Someone." ”…,

Bao Fuquan immediately bowed in and said, "The slave is here." ”

"Herald." Zhenwu said in a deep voice: "Linglian County Wang Yinxi, Yibeile Yinxiang, Yinyu, a number of ministers in the study and the princes and nobles of the flags in the American fiefdoms enter the palace to discuss matters. ”

As soon as he heard that so many people were summoned, Bao Fuquan hurriedly repeated it, Zhenwu nodded, and said, "Send two servings of dumplings and refreshments." ”

"Servant Honor." Bao Fu hurriedly saluted, then bowed and withdrew.

Zhenwu looked at Yinyu and Yinlu at this time, and said with a smile: "The ninth brother and the sixteenth brother entered the palace early in the morning, I think they didn't need to be early." ”

"The emperor is compassionate, and the ministers are grateful." Yin Yu hurriedly bowed and replied.

"Brother Nine doesn't need to be formal." Zhenwu smiled slightly: "Japan wants to buy firearms and gunpowder, I plan to sell all the firearms installed in the Beijing Firearms Battalion to Japan, the production of military workshops in Tianjin must be paid close attention, and the new army of the Praetorian Guard has only been expanded for a short time, and it is also waiting to be equipped." ”

Hearing this, Yin Yu couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hurriedly bowed down and said, "The minister's will." Turning up, he asked, "What price did the Japanese offer?" ”

"The exact price has not yet been decided." Zhenwu smiled and said: "This matter is in charge of the starling, you are in Beijing for a few days, you can help the starling think about it." ”

"Your Honor." Yin Yu hurriedly bowed and said.

Zhenwu looked at him and smiled, glanced at Yinlu again, and then said: "The Japanese have sent twenty women, as well as many handmaids, who are now learning the rules in the Ministry of Rites. ”

As soon as he heard this, Yinyu was secretly happy in his heart, and hurriedly bowed down and said, "Thank you to the emperor for your grace." ”

Yinlu was at the time of his youth, and he was more curious about the women of the foreign domain, and when he saw the ninth brother's gratitude without hesitation, he did not twist at the moment, and also followed: "Brother Xie Huang's Longen." ”

Bao Fuquan came out of the order, knowing that the matter was important, and did not dare to be the slightest slack, he immediately ordered a group of eunuchs to go separately to pass the decree, and personally ran to the study to pass the decree, he knew very well in his heart that Zhenwu summoned so many princes and nobles, it must be a big event, first notify the minister of the study, let them meet first, and discuss in advance, this is the custom.

Soon after the early dynasty was dispersed, the four ministers in Beijing were still busy dealing with their daily official duties, and when they saw Bao Fuquan coming in, the four of them were quite surprised. Hurriedly got up and greeted him.

Bao Fuquan glanced at the four of them, and said: "The emperor has an order to summon the four ministers of the study and the princes and nobles of the flags in the American fiefdoms into the palace for discussion. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to (.) to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. )