Borrow the day to change the day

According to Wen Tiren's statement, it is indeed a problem.

Time is running out, and the Northern Fleet must begin escort missions around the spring of next year.But it is a newly formed fleet, whether it is a ship or a person, it is the first time that such a large fleet has been formed.

Although the sailors of this fleet are experienced in sailing, fighting, etc., it is still necessary to adapt.Regarding this point, everyone including Emperor Chongzhen had a clear understanding.

But now it is November again, and the climate is no longer suitable for the fleet to conduct exercises.

Just as the Wenhua Palace fell silent because of this problem, Zhong Jinwei's voice rang out, and he said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion, which can not only solve the fleet's running-in problem, but also affect other matter."

Emperor Chongzhen was overjoyed when he heard this, and quickly asked: "Master Zhong, if you have any suggestions, tell them quickly."

Wen Tiren, Yang He and others also looked at Xing Guogong, wondering if he had any good ideas.Listening to its meaning, it seems that it can kill more than one arrow.

Just listen to Zhong Jinwei playing to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, since the Northern Fleet can't run in due to the weather in the north, then go to the south to run in, or it will be fine. By the way, do other things to achieve the goal of killing multiple birds with one stone. "

It's not like no one has thought about the idea of ​​going to the south to adjust.But running away from the base would cost a lot more, so no one brought it up.

But now Xing Guogong said that there are other goals that can be achieved, so this high-cost running-in can also be considered.

Everyone in Wenhua Hall listened to Duke Xingguo's words, while preparing to evaluate in their hearts whether the purpose of what he was about to say was worth the high cost.

Zhong Jinwei didn't know what he said, which caused many thoughts in the hearts of the people in the hall. He just continued to say: "The Northern Fleet can be ordered to sail from north to south, and while they are working together, they will promote the power of the fleet, forcing the pirates along the coast of Daming to continue fleeing to Southeast Asia. In the past, the more pirates there were, the more peaceful the coast of our Ming Dynasty was, and the more chaotic Southeast Asia was.”

Hearing what Zhong Jinwei said, Emperor Chongzhen had a knowing smile on his face.The more chaotic Southeast Asia is, the easier it will be for Ming to clean up the mess in the future.

"As for those stubborn pirates who still refuse to flee south, let the Northern Fleet clean them up."

Hearing what Zhong Jinwei said, Wen Tiren asked again: "Mr. Xingguo, do you mean to let the Northern Fleet go from north to south to eliminate pirates?"

Zhong Jinwei turned to Wen Tiren when he heard the sound, shook his head with a smile and said, "No, the pirates are just doing it by hand."

Now, the others didn't understand, but Wen Tiren asked again: "Then what is the purpose of the Northern Fleet other than running in?"

Zhong Jinwei smiled slightly and said: "As far as I know, in Taiwan...there are Dutch entrenched in Dayuan, and they have a base there. The purpose of the Northern Fleet is to annihilate or capture them. One of them is my Ming Dynasty. The enemy must be destroyed; the second is that Dayuan is also a treasure island with fertile land, so it must be brought under our Ming Dynasty's jurisdiction. We can also organize the people of Fujian to migrate to Dayuan in times of famine."

Emperor Chongzhen nodded after hearing this.Although the climate in the north is not suitable for the fleet to run in, it can target the big players to destroy the Dutch, and force the pirates to continue to flee south to Southeast Asia.After this journey, by the time the Northern Fleet completes its mission and returns home, its combat effectiveness must have been almost perfected.

Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen immediately made a decision: "Okay, I think this is the best. If it doesn't make sense for you ministers, I will immediately order the Northern Fleet to leave?"

Emperor Chongzhen has already made his position clear, as long as it is not a major stake, who would oppose it.Therefore, all the officials in the Wenhua Palace seconded the proposal and ended the matter of the Northern Fleet.

After finishing this matter, Emperor Chongzhen raised another difficult question: "Next year, the vassal king will start feudalizing North America. This is the first time. The future is unknown to the vassal king. The supply point is not well built, and the Xiyi fleet is haunting, all these are difficult points. I am worried that no feudal lord will take this step voluntarily, what do you think?"

Indeed, it takes a lot of courage to be the first to eat crabs.Who knows whether the first bite will be delicious or poisonous.

Therefore, the Wenhua Hall fell silent, and no one answered Emperor Chongzhen's question.

"My fellow ministers, what can you do? Just let me know. The feudal lord's feudal establishment of North America is just the last step!" Emperor Chongzhen said with his brows slightly furrowed, looking at the courtiers below.

Zhong Jinwei actually had a candidate in mind, but when Emperor Chongzhen asked, he was not in a hurry to express his opinion.He wants to see if other people have any better candidates or methods than himself. After all, he is not fully sure to convince the person he wants to be the first to eat crabs.

Yang He looked left and right, and found that his colleagues were all bowing their heads in deep thought, so he raised his head and took a step forward, playing to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, why don't you let the factory guard see which vassal is the best prepared, and force him to do so?" Go ahead."

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was not very satisfied.This is going to expand the territory and force the vassals to pass, which may not be a good thing.However, Emperor Chongzhen still nodded and said: "There is no other way to do this. After all, if you force the vassal king, I am afraid it will cause a backlash. I was not very happy to go there, and the court forced them. I am afraid that the court will be unfair. lead to a boycott."

What he means is that if there is another way, don't use this.This step is left to the end, there is no way to use it again.

"Everyone, do you have any suggestions?" Emperor Chongzhen asked hopefully.

After hearing this, Wen Tiren also took a step forward and said: "Your Majesty, if you want the vassal king to go to North America willingly and first, you should use the method of drawing lots. In this way, the imperial court will not be accused of being unfair. Whoever gets the lottery People can only consider themselves unlucky."

Emperor Chongzhen was still dissatisfied, he shook his head and said: "This method is like a child's play, and it is not a proper strategy."

Wen Tiren didn't know that this method was actually not very good, but he couldn't think of another way.

After waiting for a while, when no one else spoke, Emperor Chongzhen said, "If I give the first vassal king who voluntarily went to North America a little honor, maybe I can. What do you think?"

Going to North America is related to the affairs of the vassal king and his descendants.If the lottery is not good enough, the vassal king may not be able to take risks because of the lottery; but if the lottery is heavy enough, the court may not be able to take it out.

Therefore, after Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, no one responded.

Seeing this situation, Zhong Jinwei stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I may be able to persuade a vassal king to volunteer to be the first to go to North America to surrender."