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"Navy?"

Zhao Jingyi knew Emperor Xia Jing well. He knew that such a day would come when Lin Xi proposed maritime business, but he didn't understand why he was so eager. Maybe the emperor was old.

Old Mr. Bai sat aside and did not object, which shows that the result of the discussion has been reached, so there is nothing to say.

Zhao Jingyi frowned and thought for a moment: "I often lead troops in the northwest, but I am not very familiar with the navy, but as long as there is a war, the waterways are always connected. Generals, soldiers, weapons, and soldiers are indispensable. But big Xia Hai has been imprisoned for many years, without any wars, without labor. This combat power is likely to disappoint the emperor. A lion on the water needs to conquer the four seas, protect security, resist pirates, and maintain trade order... Your majesty, it has not been strictly controlled. Training, without the baptism of blood, is absolutely impossible. And it takes time."

Emperor Xia Jing asked, "How many years?"

"At least three years." Zhao Jingyi replied firmly.

Three years.

Emperor Xia Jing took a deep look at Zhao Jingyi and repeated, "Three years?"

"Just more or less."

Emperor Xia Jing turned his body sideways and looked at Mr. Bai.

The old man stroked his beard and nodded thoughtfully, and said: "This is already extremely fast, but soldiers are easy to recruit, good generals are hard to find, after all, it is rare to see someone as handsome as a prince, I don't know that the general of Haiguang is now Can you take on this important task?"

General Haiguang?I can't do it myself.

Zhao Jingyi frowned and disapproved in his heart, but he didn't say anything.

Zheng Dong, the general of Haiguang, is not so much a military officer as a general, but a civil servant. He did not rely on military merits, and he is related to Liang Wang, otherwise he would not be able to sit in this position.However, the Great Xia Dynasty has always placed more emphasis on civil affairs than military affairs, and it was common for civil officials to serve military positions. If Zhao Jingyi hadn't won in one fell swoop, the status of military officials would still be insignificant.

Zheng Dong is cautious by nature as an official. To put it bluntly, he is mediocre and incompetent. passed.

only now...

Emperor Xia Jing waved his hand, "He can't."

Since it was decided to open the sea ban, such mediocre talents cannot be allowed to occupy this crucial position.It's just a headache to replace it with someone.

He glanced at Zhao Jingyi a few times, but it's a pity that this nephew, who always understood the holy will, just didn't pick up on him from the beginning to the end.

Obviously, Zhao Jingyi didn't intend to go into this muddy water.

Is the sea ban so easy to accomplish?Not to mention that it takes three to five years to train the navy to look good. The long-standing maritime smuggling alone has intricate relationships behind it. It is not easy to sort out the clues, let alone Withstood the pressure and moved away the obstacles to settle one by one, besides, Prince Rui's Mansion itself was inextricably linked with Hai Guang.

Once this matter is started, there is no turning back, if it is not successful, it will be benevolent, and the end of failure can be imagined.

If he is not a good prince, why should he fall into such muddy feet.

What's more, he and Lin Xi have been together less and far away, and they dare not get too close to the rumors all over the city. They have to create opportunities to even meet each other in the imperial city... If they go south, it will take a few more years. The eldest son can reach the full moon.

Zhao Jingyi guessed maliciously that Mr. Bai still didn't give up.

Gentle Township, Hero's Tomb, the mighty Prince Rui just doesn't want to leave the capital, doesn't want to move, just wants to sit and watch the wind and the wind with Lin Xi in his arms.

However, how could this kind of careful thinking deceive the two old foxes in the temple, but they didn't intend to expose him, but were happy to see it succeed.

The Ninth Prince lowered his head and covered the corners of his raised mouth, letting himself be completely ignored.

The only father-in-law who could remind Zhao Jingyi, but he just waited for the opportunity to squat at the gate of the hall, so Emperor Xia Jing sighed, "Forget it, I can't do without Jingyi, there is another news from Hu Nu that King Hu Nu is sick. It won't take long for major events to happen, and changes in the north are unavoidable, and you need to stay in town and go north at any time."

Zhao Jingyi clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, I am bound by my duty."

Emperor Xia Jing took another deep look at him, and suddenly smiled and said, "Since you won't go, then recommend me a general soldier, and I have to remind you in advance, don't deal with me casually, or you will be the one who should cry then. "

"How dare I." Zhao Jingyi was not satisfied with Emperor Xia Jing's words, but it was really not easy to find such a person in a short while, so he thought for a moment and said: "I still say that, I am familiar with the Northwest Army. It is really difficult for me to choose one of the many military officers, so I also ask the emperor for reference."

"It's okay, you say."

"I have a deputy general named Qiu Yong, whose ancestral home is Haiguang, and who lives in a small fishing village by the sea. Eight years ago, the Japanese pirates went ashore to rob and killed the whole village, so he defected to his cousin who was an officer in the northwest. Brave and resourceful, I took him with me when I fought against the Hu Nu, and made countless military exploits. Now I am serving as the Right General of the Beijing Suburban Camp. He grew up by the sea, and he is familiar with the wide waters of the sea, and he hates the bandits deeply. , if there is such an opportunity, Qiu Yong will definitely train the sailors well, what does the emperor think?"

"Japanese pirates? This is no ordinary bandit who wiped out a village." Mr. Bai suddenly said.

Emperor Xia Jing also couldn't help frowning.

Zhao Jingyi said: "I also heard from the soldiers from the seaside. The Great Xia sea ban has been around for a long time, and there has never been a major dispute at sea. If there is anything else, it is the sea bandits. Among them, the Japanese pirates are the most important, hiding in many islands. On top of that, there are a lot of people, there are ships in hand, they don't do production, they only rely on plundering, and every time they go ashore, they move very quickly. It takes only two hours to burn, kill and loot a village. Withdrew from the boat and disappeared into the vast sea, leaving only dead bodies all over the ground."

Speaking of this, Zhao Jingyi thought of the sadness and desolation when he talked with these generals in the northwest, "Although I didn't see it with my own eyes, I felt heavy just thinking about the picture. In the future, when our navy is built, we must go first Clean up these bandits, and make the sea clear."

The old gentleman asked again: "Why does Beijing not know such news, but why does the prince know?"

Zhao Jingyi smiled slightly and said: "If you come here once, you will burn it once. How can there be a fishing village by the sea? Even the most vicious people know how to keep flowing."

Zhao Jingyi stopped talking and didn't say anything more.

There was a hint of worry in the old man's eyes.

Suddenly, the Ninth Prince said: "Brother Prince Rui, do you mean that officials and gangsters have colluded with each other, going back and forth secretly to deceive the court?"

The Ninth Prince's ability to sit here already showed Emperor Xia Jing's attitude. Zhao Jingyi nodded slightly, "We still need to send someone to investigate."

However, it is certain to find out before opening the sea ban.

"Father, this trip is not only full of difficulties, but also full of crises. I am worried that Uncle Lin may not be able to handle it." Ninth Prince bit his teeth, got up and knelt down, "I implore Father The ministers will go together."

Old Mr. Bai looked at the prostrate Ninth Prince in surprise when he heard the words, and his heart was touched.

But the other person was shocked, Zhao Jingyi suddenly said, "What?"

The Ninth Prince quickly raised his head and said: "Brother Prince Rui, Uncle Lin asked himself to preside over the matter of the sea ban, and the emperor has already approved it." Then he couldn't help complaining, "You pushed it clean just now."

No matter how much Zhao Jingyi didn't change his face when Mount Tai collapsed, he was as dark as a pot now, and he was no longer as calm as before.He only thought that Mr. Bai was going to send him out, but he didn't expect that it was Lin Xi who was going to leave, and he was stupid enough to stay in the capital.

He really wanted to growl, but in the end he gritted his teeth and endured it. He lifted his robe and knelt down, "Your Majesty, the matter of sea ban is of great importance. How can ordinary status be able to hold the scene? My nephew recommended himself and is willing to take this trip in person. I also ask the emperor for permission."

How thick-skinned this is.

But Emperor Xia Jing smiled, "You two brothers, get up, there is no need to argue, and no one is allowed to go."

"Uncle Huang!" Zhao Jingyi couldn't help calling out.

Here it is again, although Emperor Xia Jing felt that the sound was very pleasant, he also hardened his heart and did not respond, "Okay, the Hunu envoy just arrived yesterday, and I just finished reading the Hunu King's letter of credence, it's time for Dada to let go." I'm going back. You can't leave, I'm old, not only in the northwest, but also in Beijing, you need to frighten the world, don't be emotional, otherwise it will make me uneasy, it will be bad for you, and it will not be good for Lin Xi."

The last sentence was light in tone but cold in meaning. Zhao Jingyi immediately accepted the request, clenched his fists and lowered his head.

Old Mr. Bai sighed again silently.

"And Jingyu, after the Empress Dowager's funeral, it's time for your wedding. I've prepared a lot of errands for you, Haijin, you don't have the ability to touch it yet, just wait... I hope I can afford to wait too... ..."

Emperor Xia Jing's voice softened as he spoke, his face was tired after talking so much, and it was unbearable to disturb him any more.

He raised his hand, and everyone retreated one after another, and Eunuch Lai walked in lightly.

"Old sir, I will take you back."

Zhao Jingyi had a lot to say to old Mr. Bai, so he reached out to hold his arm.

Old Mr. Bai had this intention, but he didn't refuse.

After leaving the palace, Zhao Jingyi didn't ride a horse, but got into the old gentleman's carriage. He rubbed the center of his eyebrows wearily, and asked helplessly: "Teacher, I was really caught off guard by this matter. What do you need me to prove to believe you?" Am I sincere to Xi'er? Even if it's only three years of separation, it's a torment for me and him!"

However, Mr. Bai was not moved.

"Since you are sincere, there is still a long way to go in the future. What is nothing but three years? It is a good thing to be willing to wait. You all have a chance. Up to now, as a teacher, I still disagree with you. Unable to stand on his feet. He has just stepped into the officialdom, and he still needs to learn a lot, and he needs time to grow up. Be careful, you can't restrain him. What you have to do as a teacher is to let him understand what he wants. He has worked hard for many years. Why read it, if you really want it for him, you should let him make his own way."

Zhao Jingyi frowned, thinking secretly.He actually doesn't care about Lin Xi's achievements, he only cares about whether Lin Xi will leave him, and this method seems a bit dangerous, if Lin Xi knows, they will have differences.

"Restraint and self-discipline know that it is not easy to cherish. If you are still willing to stay together when he returns to Beijing, the teacher will naturally not care about you."

In front of the White House, the old gentleman said one last word and got out of the carriage.

"If you think about it, you can go find him."