When Cheng Kezheng saw Shang Jing so impulsively, he couldn't help but complain that the Qing Dynasty's navy was powerful, but Japan was not so easy to conquer. Yuan Meng was not so powerful back then, but he eventually returned in a crushing defeat. There were too many unpredictable factors, so he had to leave a way out for Ryukyu.

However, since the king Shang Jing said that he had spoken and in front of the Thirteenth Prince of the Sect Master, he did not dare to disobey at all. He quickly said respectfully: "I respect my orders and immediately order the soldiers of Qi to clear them all night." After getting up, he bowed to Yinxiang again and said: "Ryukyu is alone and it is not easy to build a ship. Can His Highness the Thirteenth Prince sell several sail warships with Ryukyu?"

Yinxiang knew that he was reserved and retreated, so he smiled and said, "The small auxiliary ship I brought, with a ship and cannon, 600,000 taels of silver. You went to Beijing to enthrone the crown prince. The crown prince has always attached great importance to Ryukyu. He has mentioned Ryukyu many times, and it should be fine to sell three or five of you."

There were five sail warships that were completely enough to resist the attack of the Satsuma clan. No matter how many there were, they could not afford it. Cheng Kezheng quickly thanked him, and immediately felt much more at ease and was about to leave.

Yinxiang turned around and ordered Lin Wei: "Collection of a thousand people to help Ryukyu eliminate the Japanese."

Lin Wei knew that the Thirteenth Master wanted to completely cut off the retreat of Ryukyu, so he quickly stood up and saluted, saying, "Respect."

The Japanese Satsuma clan not only sent poor samurai, the so-called ronin, in Ryukyu, but also many merchants. Most of these Japanese gathered in Naha Port. They were all powerful and blessed in Ryukyu, and tried their best to exploit and extort local military, civilian and merchants. The officials of the Ryukyu Kingdom dared to be angry but dared not speak out, let alone the common people, who could only swallow their anger and accept it.

As soon as the action to clear out the Japanese on the island began, it immediately caused a huge response. After hearing the news, the people lit torches to assist the officers and soldiers, led the way, and took the opportunity to take revenge. For a moment, the entire Naba Port became excited.

After a night of cleaning and killing more than 500 Japanese, Yinxiang left behind four warships and agreed on the departure time and meeting place. He led the fleet back to Shanghai.

On the first day of May, the imperial court issued an edict to build three provinces in the south, northern and southern. With the publicity of the Beijing News, it immediately caused a huge response across the country. The coastal ports, especially the southeast coastal ports, were all loud and gongs. The overseas provinces were built, and the three vast provinces not only declared the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty, but its greatest significance was that the court would vigorously develop naval and maritime trade from then on.

In this way, there is no need to worry that the court will ban maritime trade. The ports of Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong and other provinces immediately attracted a large number of merchants from the mainland, and everyone knows it. The best business to do now is maritime trade, and the business of large shipyards along the coast has become even more popular. Orders for maritime ships have been scheduled for a few years.

Some people are happy and some are worried. The generals of the Eight Banners Green Camp were all worried. The navy had already made the limelight. Once the province was established overseas, the court would definitely rely more on the navy. They were invisibly raised by the little girl.

The princes and nobles of Mongolians in the northwest were also worried. Does the overseas province mean that the court's attention and focus have shifted from then on, which will affect their interests and invisibly reduce their status in the court's mind? Many Mongolian princes and nobles went to the capital to explore the truth under the guise of visiting Kangxi's condition.

Yinxiang returned to Shanghai on the second day of May, and the overseas province was expected. He had no intention of paying attention to it. As soon as he got ashore and returned to the Naval Academy, he summoned Shipiao, Longkodo, Fu Anding and Fuhan, and he told the basic situation of the trip to Ryukyu and Edo.

When I heard that Edo was a big city without a wall. The population was over one million, and the troops stationed were only more than 22,000. Shi Shipeng and the other two were both surprised and happy. Fu Anding immediately said, "Since that's the case, what else can we say? Just 6,000 musketeers can sweep Edo."

Yinxiang smiled and said, "This Eastern Expedition not only concerns the prestige of our Qing Dynasty, but also the reputation of the crown prince. We must be cautious. There are not many troops stationed in Edo, but there are many samurai in Edo, at least more than 30%.

The Wazi Kingdom is a military politics. Our scholars, peasants, industry and commerce, among which the scholars are scholars, scholars, scholars, scholars, scholars, scholars, scholars are also divided into scholars, peasants, industry and commerce. However, their sages refer to warriors, and their samurai are similar to our Eight Banners children. They all have learned martial arts since childhood and should not be despised."

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but be stunned. What is the concept of 300,000 warriors? How to fight this battle? Yinxiang knew best that there were hundreds of thousands of Eight Banners in the capital, so how many people might go to the battlefield? Seeing a few people silent, he smiled and said, "Samurai are just status. How many people can go to the battlefield after deducting the old and young people? Besides, those who have not experienced the training of the battle formation are all a group of mobs, and there is nothing to worry about."

Lin Wei also continued: "The Wazi Kingdom has been peaceful for more than a hundred years, and there are probably not many warriors who can go to the battlefield."

Longkodo came to Shanghai, and he was also a soldier. He immediately said bluntly: "Samurai from the Wazi Kingdom are like the Eight Banners' children, there is no need to worry at all. The Qing Dynasty has only been peaceful for more than 20 years. How many Eight Banners' children still ride flex horses and hold hard bows? After a hundred years of peace, these warriors are basically a group of waste."

After hearing the three people's words, several people couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Shi Shipiao pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "As the Thirteenth Master said, the Eastern Expedition of the Wazi Country is of great importance, and we must be careful. Since the Wazi Country has few artillery, we should bring more light artillery and ammunition to prevent accidents."

Fu Anding nodded and echoed: "In addition to the 12-pound mountain howitzer, there are 12-pound field guns. These two are enough to prevent them from fighting back."

Lin Wei said with concern: "Don't you carry a small caliber artillery?"

"No." Fu Anding said confidently: "There are these two types of artillery, plus muskets, which can be matched far and near, and have a unified caliber, just to unify the shells and carry more ammunition." Speaking of this, he looked at Fu Han and said: "However, with too many artillery, the gunners are obviously insufficient. I have to draw a group of new recruits to serve as low-level gunners."

When he heard that he was going to draw new recruits, Fu Han immediately became energetic and quickly said, "The quality of this new trainee is very good. Although he has only been training for a few months, he is very disciplined and can definitely be competent for loading shells and other jobs."

Seeing Fu Han being extremely excited, Yinxiang couldn't help but smile and said, "Just just draw new recruits, why are you so excited?"

"Return to the Thirteenth Master, these recruits are inevitably nervous when they are on the battlefield for the first time. They will eventually be able to comfort them all the way." Fu Han immediately looked at Yinxiang and said.

Yinxiang smiled slightly and said, "Okay, I'll do it for you."

"Thank you, Thirteenth Master, for your compassion." Fu Han really didn't expect that things were coming and he was able to join the war and immediately replied loudly.

On May 10, the Nanyang Fleet's twenty large and small battleships, eight auxiliary ships and more than ten large sand ships were used as supply ships, driving out of Shanghai in a mighty manner.

Changchun Garden, Qingxi House backyard.

Kangxi moved step by step with the help of two eunuchs, and insisted on walking for nearly a month, and then passed the daily massage and acupuncture of the imperial physician. Kangxi's walking is no longer as painful as before. His right body has gradually recovered a little consciousness, and he is no longer as numb and ignorant as before. This has greatly excited him. It seems that Lao Si Si said it right, and it is of great benefit to insist on walking.

Although he was still sweating and exhausted every day, Kangxi enjoyed it. In addition to meeting Yinzhen every day, he insisted on walking and practicing writing with his left hand.

However, Kangxi hid the situation of his health, and the imperial physician who was responsible for treating him, acupuncture, massage, and eunuchs around him were strictly controlled by others, and he did not allow contact with idle people. He knew people and face but not the heart. Since ancient times, the family had no affection and was more cautious. It was a good thing for him to the Fourteenth. Now he really doesn't want to cause trouble.

Yinzhen still came to pay his respects as usual every day and reported that there is no major issue in the court, and he is becoming more and more skilled in handling government affairs. However, seeing that Kangxi's hemiplegia still did not make much progress, he couldn't help but feel a little anxious. Although Kangxi did not have many language barriers and it was unlikely that he would suffer from a hemiplegia, over time, God knows what the consequences would be.

In his heart, Yinzhen was most afraid that Kangxi would be disabled. The paralyzed Kangxi would inevitably become violent, irritable, and suspicious. It was not only a disaster for him, but also a disaster for the entire Qing Dynasty. This was really the situation he was most afraid of seeing. He was really unwilling to force Kangxi to abdicate. It was not that he cherished his reputation, but that the risk was too great. As a last resort, he was unwilling to take this dangerous move.

After entering the backyard of Qingxi House and greeting Kangxi, Yinzhen sat down and said, "Emperor Ama, Erchen recently found out that often immersing in hot springs is of great benefit to Emperor Ama's recovery. Xiaotangshan Hot Spring is the first hot spring in the world and is very close to the capital. Erchen begs Emperor Ama to go and try it."

"This is the hot spring?" Kangxi couldn't help but ask in surprise.

"Returning to the emperor, soaking it in warm water can relax the muscles and activate the meridians, and it is also very beneficial to move in the water." Yinzhen said withdrew.

Kangxi immediately pondered and said nothing. Xiaotangshan Hot Spring is located in Changping Prefecture, Shuntian Prefecture, only fifty miles away from Beijing. Every time he went to the Eastern Qing Dynasty to worship Emperor Shunzhi, he would stay in Xiaotangshan Palace. However, was the proposal of Lao Sisi out of concern for his condition or other purpose? First ask the imperial physician to see if it is beneficial.

Thinking of this, Kangxi nodded and said, "Let me let the imperial physician consider it." As he said, he changed his mind and asked, "Is the Eastern Expedition to the Wazi Kingdom soon?" (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!