"Ambiguous? I think you are so happy that you didn't notice the meaning of His Highness Qin's words, right? Although Southeast Defense is important, anyone with a discerning eye should know that there is not much war to fight in the southeast at present. It is a blessing that Situ Tai can save his East China Sea and not turn against him. There is no other intention to consider other things, but why would His Highness Qin let us join the southeast? Yuhang, Quanzhou and Huludao, these three places are the focus of our inspection of defense this time. Do you have no keenness?" Ling Tian was too lazy to raise his head and asked quietly.

"Mr. Ling, of course we know that this inspection of the Southeast defense is mainly based on the naval system..." Before the words were settled, Ling Tianfang had already interrupted the other party coldly: "I need to remind you that it is a navy, not a navy! You may not be unclear about the difference between the navy and the navy, right? Well, today I don't want to talk to you more. Think about the reminder I just gave you, what is the center of our time? When you arrive in Yuhang, I will take the exam carefully and form your own plans and ideas this time."

Why did Ling Tianfang, who was still having a laughing moment just now, suddenly changed his attitude. The staff members retreated in shame and guessed the meaning of the words of the Chief of the Military Affairs Office, the navy and the navy? Yuhang, Quanzhou and Huludao, these three places are the garrisons of the previous imperial naval fleet. Is it said that His Highness Qin plans to fully restore the navy during the imperial period?

Think about the three mentioned places. Now the Imperial Navy, especially the foreign navy, have been destroyed in the civil war and after being ambushed by the Japanese. If you want to rebuild the Imperial Navy in the East and become a real navy, such a plan is not a small matter. Not only do you need to build ships, recruitment and training of sailors, reconstruction of port terminals, formation of fleets, and practical tactical exercises. It makes you feel that it is too huge. I think the Imperial Navy had only accumulated hundreds of years of history. But now after several wars, the empire can leave almost zero in this regard to Western Xinjiang. If you want to recreate the glory of the Imperial Navy in the past, you are afraid that there will be no need to think about it if you don’t have to think about it if you want to recreate the glory of the Imperial Navy in the past for five or six years.

Ling Tianfang and his party took a boat from Jiujiang to Huzhou, and then inspected the Taihu Water Fleet where Tian Jinbao was the governor of Huzhou, and quickly took a boat to the east and arrived at Yuhang, the first stop of the real mission, via the canal.

Ling Tianfang stood in front of the Yuhang Military Port Wharf and couldn't believe that this was once the headquarters of the Tanghe Empire's Water Fleet. There were a few dilapidated boats on the wharf, and weeds grew knee-deep in the cracks on the rocks on the wharf. The flagpole in the center of the wide square close to the shore seemed so lonely. The imperial double dragon playing with pearl flag had long disappeared, but the Golden Peng flag in the Western Xinjiang has not yet risen here. The half-deep weeds in the entire square were like uninhabited for many years, swaying in the autumn wind, and indescribable desolation.

A large area of ​​houses not far from the pier is probably the headquarters of the Imperial Navy. Looking at the deserted appearance, there was not even a shadow of people. It seemed that even the left-behind personnel were saved. The Imperial Navy seemed to be really exhausted. Ling Tianfang didn't have much intention to inspect it, and the situation was already seen, which was similar. This was the location of the Imperial Navy headquarters and the station of the direct fleet. It looked like a wilderness. Compared with the prosperity of the Yuhang Port Wharf that Ling Tianfang had just visited, it was like a world of difference.

Perhaps it was the first time I felt the desolation here. Wang Zongxi, the new Jiangnan Governor, accompanied by Ling Tianfang to inspect it, and Bai Yuanzhong, the guard of Yuhang City, were also a little surprised. Although the suburbs of Yuhang Prefecture are not as crowded as those in the city, a region like this that relies solely on the city can be regarded as a Feng Shui treasure land, good dock facilities, and even some docks. If Haosheng develops and utilizes it and connects with the city, it will not take long to become a busy circulation channel.

Ling Tianfang kept sinking in his heart. It seemed that the arrangement of his highness to the southeast trip by the King of Qin was indeed a danger of defense in the southeast. These situations were purely blank. Just these broken ships, let alone forming a navy, even protecting this port was empty talk. When he remembered that Wang Zongxi and Bai Yuanzhong had just talked about the Japanese pirates who were mainly Japanese pirates colluding with some local pirates and began to harass the coastal areas of the Jiangnan region again. The spontaneously organized civilian armed forces could not compete with these thieves who came and went without a trace. The newly formed 10th Legion was still aligned and reorganized in Huzhou and Jiujiang. According to Ling Tianfang's judgment, even if the 10th Legion was formed, it was unlikely that it would take on this responsibility.

After all, the army is an army. Most of these thieves come from the sea and run through ships. Except for landing on the shore, they rarely take other operations on the shore. Especially now, the series of islands from the Cook Islands to the Treasure Island are controlled by the Japanese. They no longer need to supply logistics from the mainland, which increases their secretness and mobility. Now the power of the imperial naval army has completely disappeared. It is easy to imagine how difficult it is to rebuild this force in the Great Eastern Ocean in a short period of time. When Ling Tianfang thinks of this, he feels a splitting headache.

"Everyone, what do you think after seeing these situations?" Ling Tianfang was really not interested in watching it. There was a scene of dilapidation and desolation everywhere. No wonder some merchants in Jiangnan still hoped that the local government could take over these places and turn these places into private ownership. Such an excellent harbor with two connections between the Haihe Rivers became like this in just one year. Ling Tianfang really had no other language to describe his frustration and loss, and at the same time he felt how heavy the pressure on his shoulders was.

Wang Zongxi and Bai Yuanzhong exchanged their eyes in surprise and looked at each other. The Chief of Military Affairs suddenly asked this sentence, which surprised them. The military affairs matter was under the jurisdiction of the military, and the idea of ​​whether they could be sold or betrayed was just an idea of ​​developing the economy from a local perspective. Now, this sudden question asked what ideas you have, what ideas you have, and what ideas you have should be the military's business. Our place is just a cooperation.

Seeing the two of them looking puzzled, Ling Tianfang said coldly: "Mr. Bai, you were just saying that the Japanese pirates were plaguing the sea front. I hope the army can help eliminate bandits. Even the current naval base has become like this. As a local official, how can you expect the army to deal with those Japanese pirates who come and go freely at the sea?"

Bai Yuan blushed and said in a voice: "Mr. Ling, your words seem to be a bit unreasonable? It seems that the military affairs are not the turn to ask about it. Even if this place is abandoned, how can you blame the officials for getting the officials? Besides, the officials are not here to Yuhang Mansion for a few days before the officials. Are your requirements a little too harsh?"

"Hmph, Lord Bai, you are always praised for the importance of economic development and local security in Hejian Prefecture. Now that Japanese pirates harassing local security has endangered the next major development plan for Yuhang, you won't know this situation? His Highness Qin put you in the position of the first mansion in Jiangnan. He has high hopes and has also seen your vision and knowledge. However, you mentioned to the Director just now that you wanted to sell this military port and develop the economy. Is your gaze so short-sighted?" Ling Tianfang's words were getting heavier and heavier.

Only then did Bai Yuanzhong and Wang Zongxi realize that the Director of Military Affairs Wuming Huo was coming for what they said just now, and Wang Zongxi's face was a little uncomfortable. It seemed that the Director of Military Affairs seemed to be carrying the secret task of His Highness Qin. The note sent to him by the Government Affairs Summer just said that Ling Tian and his party had important business operations in Jiangnan, and the local government must cooperate unconditionally. I don't know where the Director of Military Affairs came from such a big evil fire. It seemed that after seeing the Imperial Navy headquarters, his face became even more ugly.

Bai Yuanzhong was speechless for a moment, but he didn't expect that the other party had found such a fault in his words with the governor to fight back against him, and even picked up his political achievements in Hejian to talk about things. Isn't this intention to make things difficult for him? He said angrily: "Mr. Ling, I'm talking too much. The Imperial Naval Army Headquarters and the military port should belong to the military. The local government has no right to interfere. If the officials don't interfere in the future, they will not interfere in the future."

"Two sirs, this time I was entrusted by His Highness Qin to come to the southeast. In fact, I am standing in front of His Highness Qin. Although I cannot assert that His Highness Qin will come to Jiangnan at any time, I believe that His Highness Qin will definitely inspect Jiangnan at the right time, and it will definitely be within a year. So I hope that the two sirs can cheer up. His Highness Qin has always placed high hopes on this fertile land in Jiangnan. Don't let His Highness Qin down. The purpose of my trip to the southeast will be the focus of His Highness Qin's inspection." After looking at the other people around me, they seemed to have some confrontation because of the three of them.
Chapter completed!