Pirates: Be the Master from the East China Sea

Xishui City, Bamboo Room.

Zhuji was still under reconstruction, so Luo Qi's residence was moved to Xishui. Since preparations had been made in advance, it was not troublesome. At this moment, Luo Qi took out the books on the bookshelf and was reading attentively.

His first step in governing Yue was to carry out reforms, thorough reforms.

Today's Yue Kingdom no longer has the arrogant status it had in Goujian's time.At best, he is just a second-rate minor character.Nowadays, there are many countries in the world that are stronger than Yue. If we want to restore Yue to its former glory, we must carry out effective and practical reforms.

Only by carrying out reforms can we hope to regain our past glory in the future.

There is no doubt that now is the time for reform.

Whenever there is a major reform in history, no matter which dynasty or vassal state it is in, there will inevitably be considerable pressure, and it will always be accompanied by bloodshed and sacrifice.If you can survive the pressure, you will be successful, but if you cannot survive, then not only will there be no results, but it will also lead to a certain degree of turmoil.

But for the current Yue country, this problem does not exist.

The reason why those major reforms are under pressure.That was because it threatened the interests of the powerful families, and the powerful families blocked it one after another.However, the Yue Kingdom is now established. Those aristocratic families have long since disappeared, and there are only a few wealthy families left. If reforms are carried out at this time, the pressure on them will be reduced a lot.

Therefore, the faster the system reform is, the more beneficial it will be.

Luo Qi originally wanted to learn from previous classics, but within a quarter of an hour of flipping through them, he heard Jiang Rou knocking on the door and saying softly: "Your Highness."

Luo Qi raised his head and said, "Jiang Rou, is something wrong?"

Jiang Rou held a bowl of ginseng soup, walked towards Luo Qi, and said gently: "Your Highness is busy studying, please have a bowl of ginseng soup."

Luo Qi smiled slightly, then took the ginseng soup and tasted it twice. He felt that it was smooth and delicate, simple and refreshing, with a fresh and sweet taste, a faint ginseng flavor, and it was extremely delicious.

He took a few bites, then put down the porcelain bowl and said with a smile: "Sweet but not greasy. It tastes delicious. I didn't expect you to have such a skill. It's really hidden."

Jiang Rou said softly: "As long as you like it, I will stew it for you every day from now on."

Luo Qi smiled and said: "You are really my good girl."

Jiang Rou sighed slightly: "You work hard every day now, and I...I feel a little sad."

Luo Qi smiled and said: "I have written to Fan Li and asked him to come back to handle the affairs. He and Xi Shi should arrive soon. At that time, I can be a hands-off shopkeeper and accompany you well."

Jiang Rou said quickly: "Your Highness is the head of a country, Jiang Rou does not dare to order you for her own selfishness..."

Luo Qi smiled and said: "I know you know the general idea very well, but all I have to do is to formulate a framework. Fan Li is definitely more suitable than me for the specific operations. A monarch sometimes has to know how to delegate power, and cannot do everything by himself. Work hard.”

Jiang Rou nodded and said, "The slave family understands."

Luo Qi held her slender waist and was talking about love when he saw Huang Yueying walking in, holding a pile of letters in her hand: "I'm sorry, but I seem to have disturbed you."

Jiang Rou couldn't help but blush with embarrassment, and quickly wanted to get up, but was held back by Luo Qi, and she could only lie in his arms in that ambiguous posture.

Luo Qi looked at Huang Yueying and said with a smile: "How is the recruitment matter I asked you to handle now going?"

Huang Yueying nodded slightly and said with a smile: "Now the people in the country have high expectations for you. Only six days after the recruitment order was issued, three thousand warriors have come to join the army. Now Ling Gufu is starting training in the camp. It only takes three days." Within a few months, these new recruits can be on the battlefield."

Roach nodded and said, "So how was the purchase of the war horse?"

Now the cavalry is what Luo Qi is concerned about. You must know that in the last battle at Gushu City, they were forced to kill horses as a barrier against the enemy. Now there are no cavalry in the Yue Kingdom.Although the cavalry is not suitable for siege, it is invincible in the field, especially when equipped with saddles, stirrups, and horseshoes. The cavalry is an indispensable and important part of the war.

Huang Yueying replied: "I have sent envoys to discuss with the State of Chu and the King of Chu a few days ago. In about half a month, 800 war horses will be in place. Together with the more than 2000 war horses we purchased domestically, it will be about It can form a cavalry team of 150 people, or [-] chariots."

Luo Qi smiled and said: "We only need to consider the cavalry team. The chariot team is not in a hurry to form it. Even if it is to be formed, it is not now. You must know that Wuyue is a land of rivers, swamps and mountains, and chariots are far less practical than cavalry."

Huang Yueying nodded and said: "I understand."

Luo Qi said: "Then you ask Ling Gufu to screen and select soldiers who can ride horses and archery from the [-] soldiers in our army, organize them into the cavalry team and let him continue training, and make sure they become elite soldiers. "

Although there is a saying that the south is by boat and the north is by horse, but to train 2 cavalry out of [-] people, Roach does not think it will be difficult.

After the military affairs were dealt with, Luo Qi asked about government affairs, big and small, especially the key to the rise and fall of the country of Vietnam, the situation of this year's spring plowing.

Huang Yueying replied: "The rice seedlings have been sent out, and more than 5000 oxen of [-] have been loaned out. Almost all places are busy. At the same time, the recruitment plan for displaced persons has also been launched on the south bank of the Yangtze River. Now we have recruited about [-] of refugees and resettled them. Provided seedlings and fields. As long as it is successful and word spreads, I believe there will be more refugees in the future."

Luo Qi smiled slightly, nodded and said: "Very good."

Huang Yueying said: "Actually, there is one more thing that I think I should remind you of."

Luo Qi raised his eyebrows and said, "What's the matter?"

Huang Yueying said calmly: "That is about the ownership of Gushu City. There will be disputes between Chu and Yue. If the spoils are unevenly divided, it is likely to lead to the breakdown of the alliance. By then, the Northern Wei Dynasty will definitely take the opportunity to make a comeback."

Luo Qi smiled and said: "I have already made a decision on this matter, so you don't have to worry."

Huang Yueying nodded and said: "In addition, regarding the news that you are about to ascend the throne in the near future, I have already gone out. Many princes will come to congratulate you... although they are just here to spy on the reality of the Yue Kingdom. Among these envoys, The most noteworthy thing is the envoy from Qi State."

Luo Qi smiled and said: "I would like to hear the details."

Huang Yueying said: "If I guessed correctly, the envoy from Qi State should not have come just for congratulations."

Luo Qi raised his eyebrows and said, "Why do you say that?"

Huang Yueying said: "I have received the news that Qi State has now been divided into two. One of them is headed by Jiang Ao and Tian Heng, while the other is headed by Jiang Meng and Zhi. One of them occupies the west of Qi State, and the other is located in Qi State. In the East, they are at odds with each other, and they all think that they are the orthodox. I heard that they have been incompatible with each other for a long time, and are about to go to war..."

Luo Qi smiled and said: "Then who is the Qi envoy who came this time?"

Huang Yueying said: "This time the envoy must be someone from Jiang Meng and Zhi's side. You must know that the Tian family has deep roots in Qidi and is stronger than Jiang Meng and Zhi. They can't deal with Jiang Ao and Tian Heng, so they want to Ask us for help.”