There is a reason why Yang Chengying sighed.

Traditional agrarian empires, driven by no economic interests, struggled to raise a large fleet.

Especially in the face of threats from all over the North.

Moreover, from the perspective of later generations, it seems that Huaxia missed the Great Voyage.

That's wishful thinking.

In the centuries-old Age of Discovery, it was only after the 19th century that the real projection of troops and the ability to threaten a great power were achieved.

This turbulent situation has accelerated the movement of the population.

Let Yang Chengying, the northeast corner, get skilled shipwrights from Fujian and Huguang to build giant ships.

At the same time, the amount of money spent is not much.

Everyone knows that shipbuilding materials are not expensive compared to labor.

"It's winter wind in a few days, and we're heading out."

Yang Chengying said: "You pack all the things you want to bring with you, and you have to make some money when you go out to sea." ”

The ship, from sailors to soldiers, was lively.

It's not easy to go to sea.

Tired and tired, he pointed to a trip to the sea to earn some hard-earned money.

"Jinglu, I have a reluctant request." Huang Zongxi suddenly spoke.

"You say."

"I have two younger brothers, Zong Yan and Zong Hui. Although they are young, they are also eager to learn, can you allow me to take them with you? ”

It turned out to be the famous "Three Yellows of Eastern Zhejiang" in history.

Yang Chengying remembered his two younger brothers, one was thirteen years old and the other was only eleven years old.

He thought for a moment and said, "It's okay to go to sea, but only if they get used to the hard life on board." ”

"There is no problem, when they came to Liaodong, they suffered a lot."

Huang Zongxi couldn't help laughing.

Maybe he thought of the interesting things his brothers encountered along the way.

"Well, since you, the elder brother, have said it, I naturally don't object."

Yang Chengying said with a smile: "Just let them sit on a warship with me, and on the way, I will test their knowledge by the way." ”

Youth are the future of the nation.

Being able to serve as a teacher in front of the "Three Yellows of Eastern Zhejiang" in his young body, Yang Chengying feels very exciting when he thinks about it.

Suddenly, Yang Chengying felt that someone was pulling the corner of his clothes.

He looked down and saw that it was Xiao Zheng Chenggong.

"Father-in-law, I also want to go to sea."

Xiao Zheng Chenggong said in a milky voice, his eyes flashing with hope.

As a famous commander in charge of the navy in history, Yang Chengying naturally hoped that he would come into contact with the navy very early.

But after thinking about it, the little guy is too young, and if there are three long and two short on the sea, his hard work will not be in vain.

Yang Chengying squatted down, touched his head lightly, and said softly: "You are still too young, when you grow up, your father will let you command the fleet and gallop on the sea." ”

"Hmm." The little one nodded happily.

Zheng Zhilong was ecstatic in his heart, which was tantamount to telling him who this navy would belong to in the future.

And Geng Zhongming's face was cloudy, and he felt a little uncomfortable.

Yang Chengying noticed it, so he asked everyone to get off the boat and prepare.

"General Geng." Yang Chengying left Geng Zhongming alone.

Geng Zhongming stopped: "Jingluo." ”

"I see you don't seem happy." Yang Chengying said with a smile.

"I didn't ...... No. Geng Zhong was insincere.

Yang Chengying stroked his back and said, "Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. You're my Commander of the Sailors, but do you want to be only a Commander of the Sailors for the rest of your life? ”

"Warp!" Geng Zhongming's eyes lit up.

"Sooner or later, the sailors will have to go out to occupy overseas lands for me and maintain commercial shipping routes."

Yang Chengying said: "When you arrive at that brother, who will be the first and the first overseas governor in history?" ”

"Of course it's a subordinate!"

Geng Zhongming smiled and clenched his fists.

"Hahaha...... Therefore, you have to lead people well and unite your subordinates. In the future, you will be on one side, and you will rely on them to go to sea to fight. ”

Yang Chengying had something to say.

Geng Zhongming understood: "My subordinates understand." After watching the fire, his subordinates no longer have a trace of resentment. ”

can talk about it, which proves that Geng Zhongming has indeed figured it out.

Yang Chengying smiled and patted him on the shoulder and left the cabin.

As in the previous ones, a large number of merchant ships followed the voyage.

The ship was loaded with all kinds of supplies and went to the Li Dynasty and the Wa Kingdom to do business.

In addition, the soldiers who entered the city of Naturalization with him could each claim cloth.

When the merchant ships returned, give them all the money from the sale of cloth.

The time of departure was set for the seventh day of October.

And the reason why he dared to leave for such a long time was that in addition to internal stability, external factors were very important.

Huang Taiji rests and recuperates, accumulates strength, and prepares well.

Chongzhen's eyes have been attracted by the northwest.

Due to Hong Chengchou's troubles, Yang He's work to appease the peasant army was burned.

On October 11, the third year of Chongzhen, Chongzhen sent Yang He to prison for the crime of "ineffective appeasement" and sentenced him to exile to Yuanzhou.

At the same time, Hong Chengchou, the governor of Yansui, was appointed as the governor of the three sides of Shaanxi.

Guyuan Town, Trilateral Governor's Palace.

Hong Chengchou sat on the chair and played against the staff, looking indifferent.

Jia Ding came to report: "Your Excellency, Yan'an General Li Bei, Du Sima Ke asks to see." ”

"Invite them in."

Hong Chengchou held a white piece between his middle and index fingers and placed it on the chessboard.

The staff looked at it intently, and their brows couldn't help but furrow.

Before he knew it, his sunspot had been surrounded by the governor.

"Stepping on ......"

With the sound of footsteps from riding boots on the floor, two tall generals appeared in front of Hong Chengchou.

"The last general, Li Bei, bring Du Sima Ke to meet the Governor."

Li Bei and Ma Ke clenched their fists and knelt on one knee.

Both of them were born in the border army, one is Yulinwei and the other is Xiningwei.

Hong Chengchou didn't look at them, only raised his left hand slightly, "Get up." ”

The two got up and watched the governor play chess, and they waited quietly.

Hong Chengchou glanced at them and said with a smile: "You don't have to be so restrained. I have called you to Guyuan because I have an important matter for you. ”

"Your Excellency the Governor, please command." Li Bei clenched his fists.

"You take the cavalry, set off from Yan'an Mansion to the north, arrive at Wubao, and attack the thieves without mud."

Hong Chengchou said: "You don't care about other people, just focus on the main force that doesn't stick to the mud." ”

"Your Excellency the Governor, there are not many cavalry led by the last general and Ma Ke, so I am afraid that they are not opponents."

Li Bei frowned, he felt very difficult, and reported truthfully: "And I heard that there is a fierce general under the command of Bu Mu, which should not be underestimated." ”

"You don't have to worry about it, you just have to take the troops to fight."

Hong Chengchou said in a deep voice: "I promise, you will find that you are playing with ease, do you understand?" ”

The governor refused to tell the details, and Li Bei, who was a small general, and Ma Ke, who was a small general, dared to ask in detail.

They saluted and turned away.

Hong Chengchou picked up another chess piece, but did not play, but took it in front of him, and seemed to say to himself: "My last move will definitely be able to wipe out this most jumping thief recently." ”

After speaking, his eyes flashed with endless killing intent.