Jiang Ning saw Shang Zhen's posture, he was secretly happy in his heart, his face was silent, and he hurriedly helped him up and said:

"What is the son of the world doing, why is it here.

It is said that Ryukyu is a subject country of our Ming Dynasty, and our dynasty will naturally not ignore it.

It's just that there is no official letter from Ryukyu, so how can the Ming Dynasty send troops to help.

Second, hehe, the prince also knows that the Japanese are attacking in a big way, and my sailor has to deploy thousands of miles of sea frontiers, and the consumption of money and food is more than several times that of the past.

And if you send troops to rescue Ryukyu, you will have to ask for tens of thousands of horses, this person eats horses, even if the Ming Dynasty has a lot of land, he can't support it. ”

Shang Zhen was busy and said:

"Regarding the national credentials, I immediately went to my father to go to the court after returning to China.

As for the money, food, and materials needed for the consumption of the army, it is natural that the Celestial Empire cannot come out, and the Ryukyus are blessed with great kindness, so they naturally have to be all covered. ”

Jiang Ning said with a smile: "Since the prince has this thought, it is no better, and it will not be too difficult for the important ministers of the court to come." ”

As he spoke, he took a slow sip of tea.

At this time, he bowed down and said: "In addition, after asking Daming to send troops to rescue, he will be stationed on Ryukyu Island."

Although our Ryukyu country is small and the people are outnumbered, its position in the ocean is still important, and in the future, when the Ming Dynasty opens the sea, there will be thousands of merchant ships passing through every day, which can be a transit place for trade.

It's just that the Ryukyus really don't have the ability to protect it, and they are afraid that they will be coveted by pirates and even the Japanese state, so they will also ask the Celestial Empire to show mercy, so they will garrison troops in the Ryukyus.

My lord, rest assured, the garrison should have money and food, and the Ryukyus should bear it, and they will never embarrass the court. ”

When Jiang Ning heard this, the smile in his eyes was even worse, and he personally poured a cup of tea for Shang Zhen.

Shang Cheng took it with trepidation and looked at him expectantly.

"Ahem, Ryukyu is my loyal vassal of the Ming Dynasty, and with this request, the Ming Dynasty naturally has nothing to disapprove of.

It's just that the official has a question that he wants to ask the prince. ”

"Your Excellency, please speak."

Then the official said.

Although our Ming Dynasty has strict military discipline, it is inevitable that there will be a few unruly ruffians in the tens of thousands of troops.

In the unlikely event that they commit any crimes in the Ryukyus in the future, what should your country do? ”

Shang Zhen didn't think about it, and blurted out: "Naturally, it will be handed over to the Heavenly Empire, and I think that the Ming Dynasty will definitely punish it fairly according to the law." ”

Jiang Ning smiled with satisfaction: "The prince is really sensible, and when it comes to drafting the garrison treaty, this regulation must be written into it, so as to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings in the future." ”

Shang Zhen had already been frightened, and he had no choice but to agree to Jiang Ning's next series of requests.

Soon, the general content of the "Ming Treaty in the Ryukyus" was drafted.

After leaving the post house, Jiang Ning returned to Xingyuan in a sedan chair.

As soon as I entered the courtyard, I found a familiar figure.

"Ah, isn't this the deputy commander of Zhejiang, Zhang Yun, let Master Zhang? Why do you have time to come over and meet you today? ”

Jiang Ning walked over with a smile and teased.

Zhang Yunrang grinned and said:

"Don't make fun of the lower officials, it's really too important for the adults to explain the new crops, and the lower officials don't dare to slack off, so it's too late.

I didn't mean to come to see each other a few days later. ”

As he spoke, the two looked at each other and laughed.

After greeting for a while, He Yuyao coughed beside him and said:

"My lord, Lord Xu Zhiyuan, the commander of Zhejiang, and Lord Gao Wannian, the general of the Navy, have also arrived."

Jiang Ning heard this, and then noticed that there were still two people standing in the hall.

"It's rude, it's rude, I haven't seen Master Zhang for a long time, and the greetings are too much.

Master Xu and Gao Qian don't blame it. ”

"Your Excellency is gracious."

Xu Zhiyuan and the two hurriedly returned the salute.

Everyone took their seats.

He Yuyao did not sit down as the head of the inner factory, but stood behind Jiang Ning like a personal servant.

It's like the intimate relationship between the two in Suzhou and Hangzhou.

Zhang Yun made the three of them tacitly aware of this.

Without waiting for Jiang Ning to ask, Xu Zhiyuan took the initiative to speak:

"My lord, after hearing that the Japanese were about to attack in a big way, Xia Guan stepped up the deployment of the surrounding coastal waters, and revised and adjusted the defense line in previous years.

In addition, one warship after another was delivered, and Gao Qian was responsible for teaching the new recruits of the navy, and the combat power of the navy division could be said to have been greatly improved.

If the Japanese dare to come, they will be fiercely attacked by our army. ”

Jiang Ning smiled and said: "Lord Xu has been a veteran general in the army for a long time, and I can trust the skills that I have trained in fighting in the northern Xinjiang. ”

After exchanging relevant defense affairs for a while, Jiang Ning proposed to go to the camp of the Navy Division.

Xu Zhiyuan hurriedly led the way.

The group came to Qiantang Port, which was later near Hangzhou Bay.

I saw a huge camp on the coast, surrounded by huge ships, which made people feel frightened.

"Your Excellency, please."

Xu Zhiyuan led Jiang Ning into the camp and introduced him as he walked.

When passing by the school grounds, hundreds of recruits of the Navy Division were practicing martial arts exercises under the leadership of a general.

Jiang Ning glanced at it and said to Gao Wannian: "Mr. Gao Qian, this general is somewhat similar to you, I wonder if it has anything to do with you?" ”

"My lord's eyes, he is Gao Renshan, the second son of the last general, and he has some maritime skills, so he is responsible for teaching recruits, which makes the adults laugh."

Jiang Ning smiled and said:

Although he is young, he looks at his appearance, and he knows that he has won a deep legend.

I can have the help of Mr. Gao Qian's father and son, fortunately, fortunately! ”

As he spoke, he also glanced at He Yuyao, who was already dressed as a woman, intentionally or unintentionally.

After all, in the barracks, my daughter is inconvenient.

When He Yuyao saw Jiang Ning looking at her, her heart was as sweet as honey.

Gao Wannian was the one she excavated and introduced, this was obviously a way to praise herself, how could she not be happy.

After walking forward for a while, Jiang Ning suddenly said, "By the way, Li Changhe and Li Qian don't know where they are?" ”

Since the reconstruction of the Daming Water Division, he was invited by his second uncle to transfer him to the Zhejiang Water Division.

A sailor general hurriedly said:

"Back to my lord, Mr. Li Qian has taken his soldiers to practice martial arts, just in the waters near Qiantang Port, I think I will be able to come back soon."

Jiang Ning nodded and said solemnly:

"The Japanese are coming, this is the first battle after the reconstruction of my Daming Water Division, and it must be won, so as to boost morale and truly become an elite army!

Otherwise, in the future, I am afraid that I will not be able to help it. ”

All the generals looked awe-inspired, and said in a loud voice: "I will not disappoint my lord and Your Majesty!" ”

Subsequently, everyone walked into the Chinese army's tent.

After Jiang Ning sat down on the top, Xu Zhiyuan said respectfully:

"My lord, after careful discussion with the generals of various ministries, I have formulated some strategies to deal with the pirates, and I also ask your lord to check and fill in the gaps."

Jiang Ning bowed his head lightly and signaled to start.

Xu Zhiyuan said eloquently:

"My lord, for the Japanese invaders, our army should focus on completely annihilating the encirclement and suppression, and send sailors to tightly seal the coast, so that after the Japanese invade headlong, they will be surrounded so that they can no longer escape.

In this way, I don't say that the Ming Haijiang is completely clean, but there is no need to worry about chaos. ”

"Yes, this official has also sent a message to the Japanese state, ordering them to send sailors to assist and completely block the retreat route of the Japanese at sea, lest they take advantage of the vast sea frontier and escape to the Japanese country again.

Hehe, there is a temptation of trade and trade, and these Japanese dare not do their best. ”

"Your Excellency is wise."

Xu Zhiyuan praised it and continued: "As for my Ming pirates, the lower officials think that they should use Zhao'an as the main thing, and extermination as a supplement.

There are four major pirates in the East China Sea, Lin Sangun and Gou Yong are all doing some pickled things such as robbing passing merchant ships, plundering and killing, and they should be vigorously exterminated.

But Wang Liang and Wang Qiu are very different.

A rather chivalrous, often robbing the rich and helping the poor, never robbing ordinary fishermen, let alone going ashore to harass and plunder, has a very good reputation among the people.

The other is very keen on business, and has a lot of merchant ships under his command, and even often escorts smuggling merchant ships along the coast for profit.

For these two people, we think that we should vigorously recruit security and turn the tens of thousands of pirates under their command into our own use, which can not only sweep away the bandits, but also greatly enhance the strength of the sailors. ”

Jiang Ning took a sip of tea and praised:

"Very good. It's just one point, my Daming Sailor is now doing his best to deal with the Japanese Kou, and I'm afraid that I can't easily dispatch people to deal with Lin Sangun and Gou Yong.

It is better to pretend to appease them first, so that they do not become embarrassed by the Japanese bandits, and wait until the Japanese are swept away, and then it is not too late to lure them down and exterminate them. ”

Xu Zhiyuan's eyes lit up, and he stroked his palm and praised: "Your Excellency is extremely resourceful, and the lower officials admire it." ”

After the discussion, Jiang Ning and He Yuyao were arranged to rest in a single tent.