New Shun 1730

The name of the camp is the small station, and the ship is dawning.

It all means the same thing, it’s a long road, and this is the first step.

The emperor thought so.

That's what Liu Yu thought, but he didn't think that either.

Thinking about the aura around him, the Qingzhou Army, training at the small station, and the ship's name is Aurora, I am quite worried that I can't control myself.

After Bailing and others retreated, the emperor summoned Liu Yu alone and finally asked about the way to break the situation.

Military training is fine, and immigration is fine, but how to break the situation in Japan?

The Japanese state had not paid tribute for a long time, so they sent an official ship to pay tribute. Although they were polite, they politely asked not to send official ships again in the future.

Dashun is short of copper, especially with the development of commodity economy, copper coins as currency are really in short supply. Liu Yu also proposed that North Korea should use Chinese money, which would require copper in Japan.

However, Japan's trade policy makes it difficult to trade in Hong Kong.

In the future, it was said that Japan would be opened to the country, asking it to pay tribute and force trade; but now it is still far away from this step. The navy is used to support the navy, and the emperor does not want to invest too much money... mainly because he cannot afford it.

Li Gansui wanted to ask, how to make money before the navy was formed?

"Back to Your Majesty, I have found a businessman who has been trading in Japan a few months ago. I asked some questions."

Hearing this, Li Gan nodded, secretly approving in his heart.

I thought Liu Yu was really serving the country. Before things were done, he first thought about what to do if he used it in the future. If everyone in the court was like this, this country would be stable for thousands of years, but it's a pity... that he is the white crane among the chickens.

"Your ability to stay true to your words shows your loyalty. Just do it, don't worry. But what did this businessman who went to Japan say?"

This is what I was waiting for.

When Liu Yu said that Japan was collecting war horses, military books, and dynasty classics, Li Gan was furious and said: "You are so ambitious! Do you want to repeat what happened in the year of Renchen? What you said that day is indeed far away. After taking a step forward, if Junggar is leveled, disaster will come from the sea. If they don't change their minds, they should form a navy and annihilate them as soon as possible. "

"Are there any merchants from the imperial court who would bring these prohibited items?"

Liu Yu smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, how can we get through the ban on thousands of miles of sea territory? The previous dynasty was in seclusion. Didn't Wang Zhi and others stop going to sea? We are separated from the Japanese country by the water, and there are temptations ahead. Even if your Majesty is in seclusion, you can't control it. Besides, Our government is short of copper, so it’s time to buy it from Japan.”

Speaking of copper, Li Gan also sighed.

Indeed, the sea is thousands of miles away, and the forbidden sea cannot contain it at all. Besides, even if trade with Japan is banned, should Southeast Asia and the West also be banned?

If you want to ban it, you must ban it completely, otherwise it will be meaningless.

And even if it is a total ban, facts have already proven that it is useless. Furthermore, Taizong had a legacy that the country should not be locked down. Because the women officials and eunuchs had to go to the temple to cry out and complain. This kind of legacy cannot be changed at all.

Li Gan thought Liu Yu had some way to prohibit it, but Liu Yu said, "Your Majesty, since I can't help it, I thought... why not do it officially?"

Before Li Gan could be shocked, Liu Yu said again: "I'm brave, please use your life to make a plan! Since the Japanese are ambitious, you should use your life to make them misjudge. In this way, you can not only confuse the Japanese, but also get silver and copper." Trade. At this time, I would never dare to make a private claim, let alone report it to the court, so I would like to ask your Majesty privately for your decision."

"Death time?"

After thinking about this word for a while, Li Gan vaguely understood its meaning and asked: "What should I do in death?"

"Return to Your Majesty. Your Majesty still needs to be firm on this matter."

"What's the matter?"

"Riding, archery, and martial arts are all useless. The flintlock bayonet formation is the right path."

Li Gan frowned slightly and said, "I have already been firm on this matter, so why do you need to say anything more?"

Then he thought of the word "death world" and suddenly said: "You are saying... that the death time will make the Japanese think that riding, archery, and martial arts are the right path? This... don't the Japanese know?"

He believed that flintlock muskets and bayonets were the correct way to go in military formations in the future. According to what Liu Yu said, it does make sense. When bayonets are paired with flintlock guns, a fancy army becomes a pure army. This was clearly stated in the policy theory of the day, "An Army with Control".

Since it is the right path, it is just like the earth is round and the hook of three and four strings must be five. You know it today, I know it tomorrow, I will always know it, and it will eventually become the truth.

Although it can be used in death, the Japanese are not stupid, can they really be fooled?

"Back to Your Majesty. The Japanese are still a feudal people. They have generals above them, daimyo below them, and samurai below them. If you want to launch an army with a spear array, you must first break the feudal feudal system. This is difficult."

"Japanese warriors take martial arts as their duty. They mostly use swords and bows. The martial ethics of this dynasty are based on geometry, war, and arithmetic. The martial ethics of the Japanese country are based on bows, archery, swordsmanship, and riding. Therefore, your majesty, please choose from the boy army. People who are good at martial arts, especially those who are good at riding and shooting. The Japanese are now promoting "eagle hunting", and they like riding and shooting the most to cultivate their martial virtues. If you are a person in death, you must be loyal, and you must have the ability to meet Hou Yi. "

"Um……"

There are the Emperor's confidants in the Boy's Army, who are both highly skilled in martial arts and loyal enough. Since he was highly skilled in martial arts, he naturally disdained the use of muskets. Not to mention that he was inferior to Hou Yi, but he was skillful in shooting.

The previous dynasties mostly used Yiding, and the Mongolian riding and shooting methods were still passed down. This is indeed not a problem.

Thinking about what Liu Yu said, it does make sense.

Forbidden, since you can't help it, why not do it yourself?

If you do it yourself, you can still control it in a dead time. This is exactly the way to do it.

Because Li Gan was still very clear-headed, he couldn't help it. If you think you can stop it, it is tantamount to covering your ears and stealing the bell, and you cannot afford the huge economic losses.

It has been known since ancient times that businessmen value profits. Japan's special trade policy makes it inevitable that businessmen will break the law in order to make profits.

Since his heart was moved, he said: "Death time can be used, but it cannot rely entirely on death time."

Liu Yu thought to himself, what kind of death is this? It's just a high-level reason to facilitate smuggling. If I don't find a samurai who can ride and shoot, how can I get a trade license from Japan? It's just that I don't dare to do this myself, so I have to report it to you. After all, if there is no need to die, it is just to find out the intelligence of Japan. Is it really possible to rely on his words to fool the Japanese into thinking they are fools?

"Your Majesty is wise. I am training my troops now. When the troops are completed, I can return to the world of death. But if I want to use the time of death, I am just taking the opportunity to meet with the Japanese, one to test them, and the other to ask them to trade. If I can succeed, I can do it every year. You can get hundreds of thousands of catties of copper, and you can make a profit and build a navy.”

"I think that if the navy is prosperous, even if the Japanese understand that it is time for death, reform the system, and reform the feudal prefectures and counties... These have been done, and what is the use of changing the military system? If you cross the sea, you will lock it; if If they want to build ships, they can bombard them and raid them. Can the Japanese move the shipyards to the mountains?"

This is getting to the point.

Li Gan laughed and said: "Of course! If the navy is prosperous, even if the Japanese really come out of Shang Jun; even if I rebel and a witch minister of Shen Gong teaches them the method of land warfare, what's the use? What you have considered is extremely thoughtful. I If you agree, you will just have to act accordingly in the future. If there is a new method, just report it."

"I am in the Forbidden Palace and cannot know about the affairs of the Japanese state. It is said that if you are going to be outside, you will not accept your orders. I can still trust you, Liu Shouchang."

After laughing, his face darkened again and he said: "Liu Yu, Liu Yu, don't forget it during the five-year period. I want to be effective."

"I will never forget it."

"Let me ask you, do you have any ideas about the flintlock issue?"

"Yes."

"good."

He didn't ask Liu Yu about his thinking, but chose to "employ people without doubting them and don't use them when you doubt them." Anyway, if you give me the money, you don't need half a suit of armor, half a gun, and half a helmet from the imperial court. If you can't do it, then you won't be able to do it.

Otherwise, no one would have any ideas and would end up choosing someone else. Li Gan understood what drifting meant. Liu Yu, at least at this moment, seems to be credible.

Before letting Liu Yu leave, Li Gan gave Liu Yu half a token.

…………

After returning home, I tidied up a little, and then I was going to check the test papers and select qualified people.

On the way back in the evening, I went to Yang Erguan Alley again and asked Hannibal about the compilation of the contents of French military drills as a routine matter.

After walking for a while, a man suddenly came out from the corner, wearing a bamboo hat, his face could not be seen clearly, and he was holding a Miao knife in his hand.

Liu Yu subconsciously ducked back, and his hand reached for the spring gun at his waist that had already been loaded with gunpowder and strung. However, the man put the knife on the ground, raised his hands and asked, "But Liu Yu Mr. Liu?”

He asked kindly, but Liu Yu put away the gun in his hand, held it up and asked, "Who are you?"

"A certain person has good martial arts skills and is also proficient in riding and archery. I originally wanted to pass the Wude Palace exam, but the Wude Palace exam of the country is not the martial arts exam of the previous dynasty, but it has to take the test on knowledge such as geometry and arithmetic..."

Liu Yu's heart skipped a beat. When he heard the word "riding and shooting", he already guessed the identity of the other party. He shook his head and said, "No. You obviously want to consider Wude Palace. With your ability and proficiency in bow and horse, you will surely come out on top. However, Someone insulted your master and was killed by you, so he fled. This dynasty's Wude Palace emphasizes martial arts and neglects writing skills, but it is just for the purpose of selecting military officials. "

The man cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, you are aware of this! This villain killed someone and fled. He is very talented. However, someone insulted my master and was killed by someone. He cannot pass the Wude Palace, otherwise he will be the leader."

After saying that, he threw a half token into Liu Yu's hand. After careful inspection, Liu Yu compared it with the half piece Li Gan gave him. They found it to be a perfect fit. He hid the token on his body and said: " That’s it. Okay, come with me.”

After confirming the token, Liu Yu also took back his musket. The man followed Liu Yu, not to the Yiguo Duke's Mansion, but to the small courtyard near Wude Palace.

Although Mantou was curious, he didn't ask any more questions and went to prepare tea. When the man saw that Liu Yu did not avoid steamed buns, he knew that he must be a confidant.

"How confident are you to compete with Japanese swordsmen?"

"I dare not call myself invincible, but I am not afraid either."

"Can you ride and shoot?"

"Skilled with bow and horse."

"Why do you dare to be determined to die? Loyalty? Benefit? Favor? Hate?"

"kindness."

"Where did grace come from?"

"When His Majesty was still a prince."

"May I have your name?"

"I will call you whatever you want me to call you."

"Very good, it turns out your name is Shi Shiyong."

"Yes, my surname is Shi, and my name is widely used. But I don't know my other name."

"Heisei."

"Yes. I am Shi Shiyong, named Pingcheng. His ancestral home is Jizhou and he studied in Liaodong. Therefore, the master's reputation is not prominent in the southeast."

Liu Yu smiled, crushed what he just said into pieces, and asked again. Not only did the sentences match, but there were also richer details.

I took off my bamboo hat and took a closer look. I saw that this man was an average-looking man, neither good-looking nor ugly. He was just the kind of person you wouldn't find in a crowd. Liu Yu, who is in his thirties and has a strong physique, asked one last question.

"Do you have a baby?"

"Yes, and many. I have a wife, but no concubines. It's not that I can't take one, but I really don't want to take one."

"Wouldn't you miss Fusang when you are alone?"

"Don't doubt people when you employ them, and don't employ people when you doubt them. Why do you think I am going alone? Your Majesty said: If the truth is not in the heart, the evidence is useless."