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Chapter 1220: Take one step at a time, think twice before making a decision

"Cheers!" Colonel Samar knew why the Governor had such a noticeable change, but he still raised his glass with a smile.

"You should go to hell too, bastard!" But I couldn't help cursing in my heart!
If the operation to suppress pirates was commanded by the Governor of New Spain and himself, it would have nothing to do with the Governor of Peru. If the fleet suffered serious damage in the process of suppressing pirates, greatly delaying the expedition to the Daming Islands and being criticized by the mainland, he would be the biggest beneficiary.

But no matter what others think, you still have to do your job. This is also a true reflection of the current state of the kingdom. The people who give orders are mentally ill, but they let normal people carry them out.

If the work is done well, it is all due to the good leadership of the king and ministers, and most of the benefits will go into their pockets, and they will live a life of debauchery and revelry. If the work is done badly, it is all the fault of the people and soldiers, who will not get any benefits and may even lose their lives.

Three days later, a two-masted fast cruiser with full sails entered the Galapagos Islands. Relying on the small size and shallow water of the ship, it shuttled between the islands at high speed, and finally bypassed the main island and came to the west side.

The main island looks a bit like a seahorse, with its head to the north, its tail to the south, its back to the east, and a ball in its arms. The huge bay formed by the curvature of its body blocks the wind and waves from the north, south and east, making it a paradise for penguins, boobies and marine iguanas, with large groups of sharks and whales occasionally appearing.

But at this time, the owner of this sea area has changed, and it has become a large sailing ship anchored on the water. A rough count shows that there are more than 40 ships. Faced with such a rare scene, the animals are all panicked and choose to hide, leaving a large area of ​​the reefs on the shore empty.

Only the curious and stubborn blue-footed boobies still stubbornly guarded the home that once belonged to them. Groups of them gathered around the sailboat, pecking at the wood with their hard beaks, making bursts of dull sounds.

On the mast of the Han-class battleship anchored in the middle was a sun-moon flag fluttering in the wind. It was slightly different from the ordinary sun-moon flag of the Ming Navy. Its four edges were embroidered with gold thread, and it flashed a dazzling light under the morning sun.

"Your Majesty, the student can't run anymore..." At this time, there were already many sailors on the mast and deck doing their daily routine cleaning work, all of them were busy, but there were only two figures that were special, one tall and one short, jogging along the side of the ship, one in front and one behind.

"You just ran thirty laps. Your body is not in good condition. Although you don't have to fight on the battlefield on weekdays, as a soldier, no matter what kind of work you do, it is of primary importance to always maintain sufficient physical strength and combat skills.

Wang Chengen, record! From now on, the passing line for military assessment items will be raised. All serving soldiers must meet the standards. Those who fail to meet the standards due to special circumstances must report to the General Staff, and the Chief of Staff will submit it to me for approval. "

The tall man running in front was naturally the Ming Dynasty Emperor Hong Tao. Just like every time he traveled through time, his main concern was his health. In these years, except for a few rare days, he would get up in the early morning every day and jog for about five kilometers.

If there is enough time, he will engage in close combat with the guards of the Warrior Battalion to fully hone the judo skills that have been integrated into his blood, and by the way, learn a few fighting techniques of this era.

The purpose of doing this is not only to exercise the body and keep sufficient energy at all times, but also to protect oneself. As the saying goes, it is better to have something in your own pocket than to have it from your parents. It is never too much to have more life-saving skills. Every time you learn a trick to save your life, you will feel more secure.

Being an emperor is the most dangerous job in the world, bar none. Driven by interests, everyone except oneself may become an enemy, and one may encounter various dangers at any time and anywhere. It is far from enough to rely on the protection of others.

Since I have worked so hard, I naturally cannot bear to see others idle away. The most unfortunate are the soldiers. They have to undergo physical examinations every year. No matter how old they are or what position they hold, they must pass the examination to continue to serve. Those who fail will be suspended and have to take a make-up examination. Those who fail the examination after two times can only choose to retire. Today, Hong Tao believes that the previously formulated civilian personnel assessment standards are too low. Judging from So Yoshiakiko's performance, she can hardly keep up with the normal marching speed on the battlefield, let alone forced marches and charge operations.

"Your Majesty, please keep your voice down. If others hear us, the students will become the target of public criticism."

So Yoshiakiko did not make any excuses for her physical fitness, but she was quite critical of the emperor's handling of the matter. If this matter were to get out, those colleagues in the General Staff who did not like to exercise would not let it go.

"If anyone dares to retaliate, I will record it and report it at any time. As long as I am in power, no one can turn the tables! But you are right, sometimes it is worse than death to incur the wrath of the people."

Hong Tao first refuted this opinion with a frown, then he put himself in his subordinate's shoes and fully understood the difficulties. He pretended to be in a difficult situation, thought about it, and proposed a solution.

"Unfortunately, I have already said it, and they must have heard it. What should I do? How about this? I will transfer you to a department that is more suitable for your expertise."

"But...but students think the Maritime Affairs Department of the General Staff is pretty good!" Now it was So Yoshiakiko's turn to be at a loss. It was just a casual mention, but who would have thought that it would cause such a big fuss and even cost her her job.

"Do you want to go home and visit?" Since there was no one to run with him, Hong Tao simply put his legs on the side of the boat to stretch, and asked casually.

"No, Tsushima Domain has no navy and no large-scale shipping conditions, so the students can't do anything if they go back!" This time, So Yoshiakiko answered very decisively and firmly, with her eyes full of vigilance.

"Don't be nervous. I have read your resume over the past few years and feel that returning to Tsushima is a better choice for you to display your talents. Just listen to me first... Sooner or later, the Japanese archipelago will become a vassal of the Ming Dynasty. By then, the Tokugawa Shogunate will most likely disagree, which will inevitably lead to war.

With your understanding of the Ming military power, you should know that the outcome of this war is basically no suspense, but many people will die, including many Japanese, most of whom don't know why they are fighting.

I don't have the habit of killing innocent people. Instead of letting the Tokugawa shogunate use the people as cannon fodder, it is better to find another way to avoid or reduce the number of deaths. After thinking about it, there is a way, but the key person is you! "

Seeing Mingzi's expression, Hong Tao knew that she had misunderstood. He stopped beating around the bush and slowly told her what he had been thinking about these days. At the end, he stretched out his index finger and touched her forehead.

"I... I have been studying in Ming Dynasty since I was young, and I know very little about the shogunate. I don't know how I can help Your Majesty?" So Yoshiakiko listened very carefully, nodding as she listened, but when she heard the end, she couldn't help but raise objections.

(End of this chapter)