I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 440
"Then according to what Aiqing said, the Southern Zhili Navy must be reorganized."

Listening to the emperor's hesitation, Bi Ziyan nodded firmly.

However, he also understood the emperor's concerns, which were simply that building a new navy would cost money and time, and the court would certainly not be able to afford to wait.

So he understands that he can't just oppose it, he must also propose solutions.

"Governor Bi's suggestion is somewhat inappropriate. This naval task cannot be solved overnight. Both ship construction and crew training require time.

The Tianjin navy can move to Zhennan and Zhili. Even if it does not go to the ocean, it can still protect the offshore and deter pirates. "

At this time, Wang Yingjiao shook his head, and then stood up and put forward a different view to Bi Ziyan.

He felt that Bi Ziyan was too alarmist. Although most of the Tianjin Navy had black-tailed boats, they were not completely unusable.

Zhu Youxiao also pointed out that what Wang Yingjiao said was reasonable. He was right. Wuwei boats can still be used.

Bi Ziyan was not surprised by Wang Yingjiao's words. He thought about it for a while and said calmly:

"Your Majesty, Wang Shangshu has misunderstood what I mean. It is natural to move the Tianjin Navy to Zhennan Zhili, but it is also a temporary measure. This does not conflict with the establishment of a new Navy in Nanzhili. You cannot always use the Tianjin Navy Bar.

Before setting off from South Zhili, I also discussed the establishment of a new navy with Yuan Keli, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and had some understanding of this matter.Later, I also inspected the Nanzhili Shipyard, so I had some ideas in my mind. "

Zhu Youxiao likes ministers who not only oppose but also propose their own countermeasures.So he looked at Bi Ziyan with interest and asked:
"Okay, it seems that Aiqing has been prepared for a long time, so tell me."

Bi Ziyan collected his thoughts and regretted what he just said.Although this idea has always been there, it is also somewhat risky. He originally wanted to think twice before reporting it to the emperor.

But since the emperor asked today, he could only bite the bullet and say it. As for whether the emperor likes it or not, it is up to God.

“Your Majesty, although Southern Zhili has just opened its sea, it has been doing maritime trade business before, so there is no shortage of shipyards. For example, in Liujiagang in Taicang, there are many shipyards and exquisite craftsmanship.

During the Yongle period, when the Sanbao eunuchs went to the West, the shipyard here was ordered to build treasure ships, which were huge in size and praised by the world.

Although the imperial court later implemented a maritime ban, it is still in operation, with hundreds of ships built every year.Since the opening of the sea, many maritime merchants have come to Liujiagang to order ships.At that time, the new navy will only need to build ships from them, so there will be no need to worry about ships. "

Zhu Youxiao was not surprised by this situation. The imperial court had banned sea trade before, but private sea trade was still flowing, so he was not surprised at all that there was a shipyard in South Zhili.

"That's good. It's just that it's easy to build ships, but naval talents are rare. When the time comes, just let the people from the Tianjin Navy help train."

"What your Majesty said is true. On the one hand, the navy personnel can be trained by the Tianjin Navy, and on the other hand, they can actually recruit the water workers who escort the grain. These water workers are originally from military families. They have lived on ships for generations and are familiar with water. If they are recruited, The navy soldiers will be able to get started quickly, and the training will be done with half the effort."

When Zhu Youxiao heard this, his eyes immediately lit up.He didn't know if Bi Ziyan knew his thoughts in advance. If not, it was definitely unintentional.Recruiting water workers as navy officers and soldiers will not only allow the navy to quickly move on, it can even give these water workers a way out, which coincides with his idea of ​​reforming water transportation yesterday.

"Governor Bi's idea is very good. It is indeed possible to recruit watermen as navy officers and soldiers, but sailing on the canal is completely different from sailing on the sea. These waterworkers have been living on the canal, and they will be able to easily I’m afraid it will be difficult to change my habits, and I’m afraid I’ll have to train more when the time comes.”

Wang Yingjiao also expressed his doubts when he saw this. As the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, he also knew a lot about water transportation and immediately found the problem.

But Bi Ziyan was not anxious at all when he heard what he said, nor did he refute. Instead, he looked up at Zhu Youxiao, then bowed and said:
"What Wang Shangshu said is indeed reasonable, but I have an idea that I hope your majesty will adopt. If it goes ahead, not only will the Nanzhili Navy be able to go quickly, but the problem of pirates will also be solved."

Listening to Bi Ziyan's promise, Zhu Youxiao secretly began to wonder what Bi Ziyan was thinking.

It not only allowed the navy to quickly travel, but also solved the problem of pirates. Combined with the knowledge of later generations, he quickly understood what Bi Ziyan wanted to do.

"I love you, but it's okay to say so?"

Bi Ziyan was silent for a moment. He knew that once this proposal was made, many people would oppose it, and the emperor might not approve.

But as long as it goes ahead, it will be of great benefit not only to the Nanzhili Navy, but also to the imperial court, so even if he will be criticized, he will say it out.

"Your Majesty, I suggest that the imperial court recruit pirates and grant them official positions. They have been at sea for many years and have very strong combat capabilities. If their fleets are incorporated into the imperial navy, the navy's combat capabilities will be formed immediately even without training, and they will not Being able to carry out plunder can be said to be killing two birds with one stone."

When Zhu Youxiao heard what he said, he thought to himself that it was just as he thought. The way Bi Ziyan thought of was to recruit pirates.

This trick was used by the Ming Dynasty in history, and the target of recruitment was Zheng Zhilong, whom Zhu Youxiao now reused.

But now Zheng Zhilong has been reused by Zhu Youxiao, so it is naturally impossible for him to be recruited. Therefore, Zhu Youxiao is very curious about who Bi Ziyan wants to recruit.

"Your Majesty, it is absolutely forbidden. How can the officers and soldiers associate with the pirates? Where is the dignity of the imperial court, and where is the face!"

Although Zhu Youxiao himself was very cold about the recruitment issue, Wang Yingjiao on the side seemed to be stimulated by something. His attitude was very different from the previous support for Bi Ziyan, and he immediately spoke out against it.

But Bi Ziyan had already guessed Wang Yingjiao's objections and stated his reasons in a leisurely manner.

"Wang Shangshu's words are wrong. Extraordinary situations require extraordinary measures. If the imperial court cannot exterminate pirates, it will not only damage maritime trade, but also damage the imperial court's majesty and customs revenue.

As the saying goes, two powers benefit each other, whichever is more important, and two powers that harm each other, whichever is less important.Rather than sit back and wait for death, unable to take the initiative to attack, it is better to recruit them and solve the crisis. "

As Bi Ziyan spoke, he looked at Zhu Youxiao, bowed his hands again and said:
"Your Majesty, I have learned before that many pirates are both merchants and thieves. Although some are stubborn, most of them are very submissive to the court. The court does not need to win over all of them. It only needs to find the most powerful among them and win over them as many as possible. Just recruit him."

(End of this chapter)