Chapter 261
Payment chapter (12 o'clock)
Chapter 261 Fourteen Audience
Seeing that Haishan was choked for a long time and did not speak, Yinzhen did not care much about himself. He chuckled while walking, "Look at your promising prospects. Not to mention your master's person, I can't afford to lose that person."[.]
"May the Fourteenth Master laughed." Haishan followed closely behind and said with apologies: "I only earn 20,000 yuan a year, and most of this time it will inevitably lose my composure."
"The navy is disciplined strictly and does not lack money. Even if you have the will, I will not let the navy make an exception." Yinzhen said as he turned around and glanced.
When he heard this, Haishan immediately felt relieved and smiled and said, "Thank you, Master Shiyi." He also became a spirit figure. Seeing Yinzhen's actions, he immediately signaled his subordinates not to follow too tightly.
After riding the boat for more than half a month, Yinzhen got off the boat and felt like he was stepping on cotton. After walking for a while, he walked a little while and walked casually. Seeing that everyone was already far behind, he smiled and said with a smile: "Don't say that I don't care about you, I'll give you a message. Tianjin is about to develop greatly. Do you have any money on hand?"
Ah? Haishan didn't expect Yinzhen to take care of him like this. After a while, he immediately smiled and said, "Yes, thank you Master Shisi."
"But don't eat alone." Yinzhen smiled and pulled out a few ten thousand taels of silver bills from his sleeve, saying, "This is Longkodo's capital. I will pay back the capital in one month. Don't make any public statements about this. You know, he can do it."
Haishan took the silver note with one hand and nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, the 14th Master, I know the importance of it." But he was surprised and happy. Could it be that Longkodo had long been the 14th Master? No wonder he could do the method of the 14th Master, the Admiral of the Nine Gate. It's really nothing to say that even if you give money, you can give it so invisible.
Although the Qing Dynasty had officially declared war on the Spanish Empire, few officials of all sizes in the capital were concerned about this matter, and no one regarded the Qing Dynasty as a maritime power. The thousands of years of history, threats from the sea, and the invasion was very small. Although the Japanese pirates in the Ming Dynasty and the Zheng family in Taiwan had also caused some waves, they were just a scabies and had nothing to do with the overall situation.
The Spanish fleet defeated the Guangdong Navy and invaded the southeast coast, which was too far away for Beijing. Besides, although Kangxi issued an edict to declare war on the Spanish Empire, he did not mobilize his troops frequently, and Beijing did not feel any tension at all.
The people of the capital talked about the Spanish fleet for two days and soon forgot that the officials of all sizes were not their own affairs, and they almost forgot about it, and even declared war on Spain.
In the subconscious of the people and officials in the capital, the West is too far away, far away than Java, so far away that it is not worth paying attention to. Moreover, the Western countries came to the Qing Dynasty to demand the opening of trade and declare war on Spain. Everyone was in a state of not being happy with victory or not worrying about defeat, so naturally no one paid attention to it.
Only the ministers and officials from Jiangnan in Shangshu were quite concerned about this matter. However, when the news that the two princes Yinzhen and Yinxiang led the naval fleet to Fujian to fight the Spanish fleet reached the capital, the situation changed.
Two princes were involved in one of them, and one of them was the most popular 14th prince. The situation immediately changed. Both officials and ordinary people were once again concerned about the Spanish fleet. Every day, all kinds of discussions could be heard in the capital, wherever the crowd gathered. People talked about the size, number, number, length, and chances of victory or defeat of the Spanish fleet and the Qing naval fleet.
The civil and military ministers, princes and nobles, and the Eight Banners of the Manchus in the inner city are not that easy. Almost every family has children in the navy. The power of the two sides is so different from hitting stones with eggs. Why don’t you be worried?
The situation of the Guangdong Navy and the Spanish Fleet fighting in the Wanshan Islands has long been spread throughout the capital. Everyone knows that the Spanish Fleet's artillery is powerful. It is said that there are 1,500 artillery pieces. The Guangdong Navy has no chance of close combat at all. Just thinking about the scene of thousands of artillery pieces being fired together is enough to make people feel heartbroken. It is really like a rain.
The shells are not eye-catching. Once the navy is defeated, what if these two princes have something to say, with Kangxi's temperament, how could they give up? Maybe they will build large warships across the ocean to conquer, and that would be a country without peace.
The princes and ministers dared not say it, but they were full of complaints about Yinzhen in their hearts, and they also complained about Kangxi. How old is Yinzhen, who is young and energetic, and he is not aware of the greatness of the world. He was so proud that he would hold the Naval Academy alone and would fight him with pirates when he had nothing to do. What's more, Spain came to him, how could he not respond to the battle? It was just that those guys were suffering. This time, I wonder how many people would die? I was afraid that the city would be hung with white banners.
The ministers of the 14th Party were naturally worried, while the ministers of the 8th Party were gloating and waiting to see the joke. The third prince Yinzhi also secretly laughed secretly. Even if the 14th Party did not die, his position in Kangxi's heart would plummet.
The eighth prince Yinsi and the fourth prince Yinzhen were not so optimistic. They were deeply moved by the fourteenth prince's scheming and methods. The fourteenth prince would not be impulsive and ignored the overall situation. Although he was young, he acted carefully and had far-reaching concerns. He was as good as the old foxes in the court. How could he fall into his own trap and build a navy that he had worked hard to create in a desperate situation?
However, the Spanish fleet is so huge and there is a precedent for fighting against the Guangdong Navy. Both of them can't guess what purpose is hidden behind Lao Si's personal naval fleet? Lao Si's actions have always been unexpected. If he doesn't lift the cover, no one can guess his true intentions, and the two can only wait for news.
The relatives and nobles of the royal family hold shares in the Ocean Trade Fleet and are even more anxious. This is a share worth a million yuan. Once the navy is defeated, when will the Ocean Trade Fleet be able to open the Americas and Western trade? When will this share be rewarded? If you ask Kangxi to withdraw the shares and borrow their courage, they dare not.
Fortunately, the "Four Great Hengs" made a timely message and recycled shares of Ocean Trade at the original price, which made them feel relieved and they all sold their shares. They were very grateful to Yinzhen and secretly praised Yinzhen for being kind and righteous.
On the first day of April, after the morning court was over, Kangxi returned to the East Warehouse of Qianqing Palace. Since Yinzhen led the naval fleet to sea, there has been no word, and he is also anxious and uneasy.
Many relatives and nobles in the navy entered the navy under his instruction. The number of Eight Banners children in the navy is not a small number, and the ocean-going trade fleet is also attached to the navy, which can be said to have a single move.
The Spanish fleet is so large and the artillery is so sharp. Although I am extremely convinced by Lao Fourteen, Kangxi really doesn't know what the navy can win by relying on. The huge fleet is the first time for the Qing Dynasty to confront Lao Fourteen. The Spanish fleet is not only large in scale, but also elite soldiers of a hundred battles. The Naval Academy has only been established for two years. It has few warships and has never experienced naval battles, let alone such a large-scale naval battle. The number of winners and losses is clear at a glance. I really can't figure out how Lao Fourteen won this naval battle.
If the navy was defeated like the Guangdong navy, and suffered heavy casualties, it would be difficult to end. The Qing Dynasty would no longer be able to suppress the Spanish fleet, but it would be afraid that it would be relocated to the boundary and ban the sea. Even if the old fourteen could return to Beijing safely, it would be afraid that it would be attacked by a group of princes and ministers. The shares of the ocean-going trade fleet would be refunded. The navy would be unable to build again. The old fourteen would also be discredited and would have no chance to turn over again.
Thinking of this serious consequence, Kangxi couldn't help but sigh and secretly complained that Lao Shishi was a little bit unlucky this time, so why couldn't he avoid his sharp edge and endure for several years, and wait until the ocean fleet is completed and then go out to sea to fight the battle?
Kangxi was thinking about being out of sight, but he heard Li Dequan report: "Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince is looking for a meeting outside."
What did the fourth brother come to do? Kangxi pondered slightly before saying, "Let him come in."
After Yinzhen entered the palace to see the ceremony, he knelt down on the white felt blanket as usual and replied: "Report to Emperor Ama, since Emperor Ama issued a prosperous era and never added a tax, the ministers in the court argued endlessly about this. The sons could not bear to Emperor Ama for his hard work. They searched the classics and asked them from many sources. They occasionally gained something, so they asked Emperor Ama to correct me." As he said that, he presented the written memorials with both hands.
Kangxi took the note and opened it. It was just the title. He was interested in it. He looked up at Yinzhen and then ordered: "Li Dequan, give him a seat." Then he lowered his head and looked at the note carefully.
After reading the memorial, Kangxi said excitedly: "Okay, it's very good to spread the vacancies into the acres. This method is very good. It can be said to be beneficial to the country and the people. It can kill the numbers and taxes in the court, all taxes and service, maintain local stability, and curb land annexation. This method will bring great luck to the country, promote it, benefit all people, and reward the fourth brother."
Kangxi was speaking up, but Li Dequan came in with joy and reported: "Emperor, the Fourteenth Master is handing out a sign and asking for a meeting."
Who? The Fourteenth Old? Kangxi was interrupted and his face turned dark. When he heard that it was the Fourteenth Old, his face immediately turned into surprise. He asked in disbelief: "Is the Fourteenth Old?"
"When you go back to the emperor, you are indeed the Fourteenth Master." Li Dequan bowed and replied happily.
"What are you still stunned?" Kangxi urged excitedly, and then his entire attention turned to Lao Si Si. Lao Si returned to Beijing? Why didn't he hear any news before? Could it be that the navy was defeated? He blocked the news and came back first to hit the wooden clock? Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel sank.
Yinzhen wanted to kick Li Dequan to death, you're going to die one step late, I just talked about the word "Reward", now, Kangxi has no further information, so is this old fourteenth, really the nemesis of his fate, if he doesn't come late, he won't come early, but at this critical moment, he rushed back to the capital to meet him
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