amaotonovel Chapter 730 Even an old man can be ignorant of benevolence and morality
Chapter 730 Even an old man can be ignorant of benevolence and morality
Zhu Biao frowned slightly and asked, "Why can't we impose taxes lightly?"
Li Shanchang bowed and said, "Your Highness, if I am not mistaken, the message from Dengzhou Prefecture only mentioned this giant ship. It seems that it has not yet been equipped with grain ships, water ships, horse ships, passenger ships, and warships."
Zhu Biao grunted and shook the memorial in his hand again. "The corresponding grain ships, water ships, horse ships, passenger ships, and warships have not yet started construction and are expected to be completed in three to five years."
That's right.
Yang the Madman certainly had never personally experienced a battlefield, let alone a naval battle, which is why he made such a large warship on a whim.
According to the data analysis provided in the memorial, the ballast alone of this warship must have weighed a million catties.
Then, such a large warship must not be very fast.
Its slow speed meant that it had to be equipped with warships to protect it from enemy fire attacks using fast ships.
If the warships used to protect it are to pursue speed, they will inevitably have to give up some firepower and carrying capacity. Therefore, they need to be equipped with additional warships that are not too fast but have sufficient firepower.
Moreover, both the black sesame dumpling and Yang Dianfeng are now eager to go and mess with those short, ugly Japanese.
To get to work with a short, stocky guy, you need to log in, right?
Are there any ports or docks over there that can accommodate this large warship?
To land, we need small boats that can be used for landing, as well as troop transport ships that can carry a large number of soldiers.
With more soldiers, more supplies are needed, which increases the demand for water, so food ships and water ships are required.
With various grain ships, water ships, passenger ships, warships, horse ships, and other auxiliary vessels, plus this enormous warship, the entire fleet must have been around one or two hundred ships of different sizes, and the number of soldiers must have been at least ten thousand.
Therefore, Li Shanchang had no doubt that Dengzhou Prefecture was capable of producing such a large warship.
In Li Shanchang's view, with Yang Dianfeng's brain, a large number of craftsmen, and an almost unlimited supply of resources, it would not be surprising if Dengzhou Prefecture could build even larger warships.
However, Li Shanchang absolutely did not believe that Dengzhou Prefecture could build a complete fleet at this time, nor did he believe that Yang Shaofeng could train a navy capable of fighting at sea in advance.
Li Shanchang stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "Your Highness, why not wait another three to five years, until Dengzhou Prefecture has equipped itself with the necessary ships and trained its naval officers and soldiers, before setting out to conquer Japan?"
Zhu Biao gave a slight snort and said, "We can't wait. Let alone three to five years, even three to five months is hard to wait."
Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen were both taken aback, but Zhu Biao snorted again, "According to my brother-in-law's consistent style of doing things, he must still have two thousand, one thousand, and five hundred warships in his hands. They may have already formed a whole fleet, just waiting for the Marquis of Nan'an to take office as commander."
"Besides, if we don't teach those shorty bastards a lesson every day, they'll never know their place."
"This time they attacked Fujian. Will they come for Beijing next time?"
"If the many garrisons in the capital were like the Fujian Provincial Military Command, would I have to hand over the imperial city to those short and ugly Japanese?"
"..."
Zhu Biao was too lazy to think about what was going on with those Japanese pirates who were harassing Fujian.
Whether it's real Japan or fake Japan, as long as it's associated with the word "Japan," I will send troops to cause trouble for your Japan.
If they are truly Japanese, then it's the perfect opportunity to avenge ourselves. Even if we can't destroy Japan in one battle, we should at least break the spines of those short and weaklings so that they will never dare to covet the Central Plains again.
If they're fake Japanese, then let's make those short, ugly Japanese suffer, and kill them as a warning to the monkeys.
Anyway, I am the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty.
Who cares about the lives of those short, ugly people?
While pondering this, Zhu Biao said to Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen, "Besides the Japanese pirates harassing Fujian, there is another more important reason why I am determined to conquer Japan."
Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen were not listening to what Zhu Biao was saying at all; they were exchanging glances and making silent communication.
Li Shanchang was the first to look at Liu Bowen with a questioning gaze, as if to say, "If there really was an entire fleet, would you do it?"
Liu Bowen nodded without hesitation, meaning, "We absolutely have to do it!"
Li Shanchang then looked north, indicating, "How should we explain this to the higher-ups?"
Liu Bowen simply chuckled dismissively, indicating, "What does this have to do with me?"
Li Shanchang feigned a dazed expression again, as if to say, "We're all in this together, how come it has nothing to do with you?"
Liu Bowen glanced at Zhu Biao, then looked to the north, as if to say, "The biggest mess was caused by Heizhima Tangyuan and Yang Dianfeng. At most, I failed to offer enough advice."
Li Shanchang shook his head slightly, but Liu Bowen quietly extended his right hand and rubbed his thumb and forefinger together almost imperceptibly, as if to say, "Are you stupid? With the expansion of territory and the addition of silver mountains and silver mines, Emperor Zhu is probably laughing all the way to the bank. How could he possibly come looking for trouble with us?"
Zhu Biao looked at Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen with a completely bewildered expression.
Two old men, both well into their sixties, were making faces at each other; it was so disgusting to watch.
Also, what are you two talking about, exchanging glances?
While inwardly complaining, Zhu Biao looked at Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen and asked, "Duke of Han, Earl of Chengyi, what do you two think of this matter?"
Li Shanchang chuckled twice, cupped his hands towards Zhu Biao, and said, "Your Highness, if Dengzhou Prefecture can truly assemble a fleet, I will certainly support the campaign against Japan."
Liu Bowen nodded slightly, cupped his hands in a respectful bow to Zhu Biao, and said, "Your Highness, I also support the campaign against the Japanese pirates, however..."
"A fleet of over a hundred ships, with a total of nearly 20,000 people including boatmen, sailors, and soldiers, would require a great deal of supplies along the way, including food and provisions for the people and horses."
"In my opinion, Your Highness should personally write a letter to Dengzhou Prefecture, instructing them to prepare provisions, weapons, and ammunition in advance?"
Zhu Biao almost laughed out of anger at Li Shanchang.
Good heavens, they got Dengzhou Prefecture to prepare the grain supplies ahead of schedule?
Korean public, you really dare to think and speak your mind.
My brother-in-law dares to prepare it, but do I dare to accept it?
Accepting his provisions is tantamount to me agreeing to his trip to Japan.
If he goes to Japan, how can I explain this to my father and mother?
There are also military weapons and ammunition. Dengzhou Prefecture can manufacture those things, but it's impossible for them to mass-produce them.
In the end, we still have to settle in the artisan camp.
While inwardly cursing, Zhu Biao said, "Let's not rush the matter of provisions and weapons. Let's wait until the Marquis of Nan'an arrives in Dengzhou Prefecture."
Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen nodded together.
Right.
It's still unclear what the situation is in Dengzhou Prefecture. Is there only one giant ship, or is there a complete fleet?
If you only have one giant ship, then don't talk about attacking Japan. Instead, try to find another way to teach those short and weak people a lesson.
If it's a fleet, then I, an old man, may not be ignorant of benevolence and morality.