Chapter 251 Tax Reform

"Shi Yuan has completely inherited and refined it, and is currently undergoing trial training."

"However, he is only at level five. It is very difficult to control the level six [Tianlei]. More crew members are needed to exert full combat effectiveness."

Shi Yuan?

After listening to Cen Xing's report, Zhao Yinshun recalled for a moment, and then remembered that this person was the former deputy captain of the "Tianhong", a handsome and energetic young man, and couldn't help but sigh with regret.

I want a ship girl, not a ship man!

But extraordinary world qualifications are more important than anything else. Fifth-level talents are relatively rare in the entire Damin Navy, and I don't have the qualifications to be picky at all.

After this series of personnel changes, Zhao Yinshun also had a rough understanding of Damin's naval establishment system.

Each professional warship is equipped with three captains, one captain, two mates, and the vice-captain assists the captain in controlling the ship on weekdays. He takes over the command after the captain dies in battle and is responsible for protecting the core of the ship from falling into the hands of the enemy.

And when the navy needs to expand its force, they are the first priority reserve captains!

On the other side, Cen Xing thought for a while and said solemnly.

"Your Majesty, the size of our ships has more than doubled in a short period of time. The current captains of the core of the ship spirit refining are all low-level and high-level warships. They all require a large number of additional crew members to fully form combat effectiveness."

A pony drives a big car...

A word suddenly flashed through his mind, Zhao Yinshun rubbed his chin and asked helplessly.

"How many staffing gaps are there?"

"At least 3,000 people."

"Well, the Navy is a highly professional technical branch. Where can I find so many people for you?"

Cen Xing hesitated for a moment and whispered softly.

"I can find some friends in the military. The empire's navy has been shrinking in size in recent years, and many people are living a very unsatisfactory life. If your Majesty can give them clear hope, I believe many elites will be interested."

His eyes lit up, and Zhao Yinshun realized that he was not alone, but was backed by a huge empire!

This corner must be dug!

"The conditions and benefits are easy to talk about. In the future, I will spare no effort to support the expansion of the Navy so that they can come here with peace of mind. The promotion opportunities are guaranteed to satisfy them!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Cen Xing pursed his lips and continued to whisper.

"In addition, we cannot rely on the empire's personnel transportation for a long time. We should establish our own talent training system as soon as possible."

"You mean?"

"Establish a naval academy! I have learned that the [Taiping Bay] where the Xihe River flows into the sea is a very good inland sea. It not only has gentle waves but also has a large area, which is very suitable for training students."

Looking at Cen Xing's bright eyes, Zhao Yinshun burst into laughter.

"You have a plan a long time ago."

"The general is just feeling your Majesty's ambition and feels that he cannot rely on external forces for a long time."

"You even have a sense of crisis? It seems that I am really too radical."

"I will be stupid and don't understand the general situation. I just look at it from my own perspective..."

"Haha, no need to explain, I'm not angry. You can go back and make preliminary preparations. Soon our army will move south along the Hehe River."

Hearing this, Cen Xing nodded excitedly.

"As commanded."

After the high-spirited ship girl left, Oakley Yani started counting on her fingers.

"Dockyards, steel plants, artillery research institutes, schools, fleet upgrades, and now a naval academy, you have to hurry up and repair the port. Your business is so big, even if you have gold and silver, it won't be enough."

"It doesn't matter, I have countless mountains of gold and silver to squander."

"Ah? Is your senior sister so rich?"

"How is it possible? I have a friend. No, I have a group of veterans who will go bankrupt to support me!"

Looking at Zhao Yinshun's innocent and kind smiling eyes, Oakley Yani frowned in confusion.

Why do you think you are not so serious when you are broke?

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"My field, that's my field. You people who kill with a thousand swords are not allowed to divide my field!"

A group of men with shackled hands and unkempt faces were walking on a country road. When they saw a few farmers nearby happily measuring the land, they suddenly burst out with unprecedented strength and rushed out crying.

But the man who broke through the defense had barely taken two steps out when the soldier escorting him quickly pinned him down with quick eyesight and punched him hard twice, and he fell silent in an instant.

On the sidelines, several farmers were startled by this sudden turn of events. They took a closer look and suddenly became happy.

"Hey, isn't this Mr. Liu? Why are you like this after not seeing him for a few days?"

A peasant woman said with a sarcastic smile that the grievance conference during this period had completely shattered the majesty of these previously aloof landlords. When the fear dissipated, the hatred underneath surged like a volcano.

The delicate and elegant old man was punched so hard that he convulsed on the ground. His face was smeared with snot and tears. He looked as embarrassed as he wanted.

Seeing his appearance, the farmers' hearts were filled with indescribable joy. They felt that the mountains that had been weighing on their heads for a long time were completely crushed. They subconsciously puffed up their chests and felt that the air was especially sweet.

"Get up! Don't pretend to be dead!"

The convulsing Master Liu was lifted up, and with the support of several former slaves, the long escort team started again.

Similar scenes can be seen in various towns and villages in Linbo County. Tens of thousands of criminals who have passed preliminary trials are queuing up to Linbo City, where there are countless construction sites waiting for them to contribute their labor.

"Team Chu, this is the status of the fields registered today."

In the confiscated landlord's house, mountains of food and property were being transported out one by one. Chu Qinqin was so busy that he casually put aside the pamphlets handed over by his subordinates.

"Thank you for your hard work, I'll look at it later."

The new girl stared at him with burning eyes and asked expectantly but shyly.

"Captain Chu, is there anything else you need my help with?"

"Oh, that's too much. The inventory of the Wang family and the Duan family has not been completed yet. You can go and help with it."

The little girl's expression froze for a long time before she nodded in frustration.

"yes."

After she left, a carefree young man walked up to Chu Qinqin and said with a playful smile.

"Captain Chu, you are really as strong as iron!"

"What kind of heart is as strong as iron? Isn't it common sense that women should be used as men and men should be used as animals? It seems that the job I gave you is not enough."

Chu Qinqin raised his head and glanced lightly, and the young man's smile suddenly froze on his face.

"Captain Chu, I was wrong. Don't add more. If you add more, I will die!"

"You've only been up all night for two nights and you're going to die? Your health is not good!"

"…………"

Glancing at the frustrated young man, Chu Qinqin laughed and shook his head. He compared the last few lists in his hand and picked up the pamphlet sent by the little girl and read it carefully.

"I didn't expect that after everyone has divided their fields, there will be so much vacant wasteland. If this land is reclaimed, it will be good farmland."

After reading the booklet at a glance, Chu Qinqin murmured with emotion.

"The land is good, but it belongs to the gentlemen. If they don't sign a deed of sale, they would rather abandon it than let the mud-legs cultivate it!"

The young man grinned and said with a sarcastic smile.

Looking at this young man who came from a poor family like himself, Chu Qinqin smiled and patted his shoulder.

"Now that these lands are in our hands, we must naturally maximize their value. Unfortunately, there are still too few people!"

Hearing his words, the young man felt dazed for a while.

"I used to think that there were too many people, so no one had enough to eat, but now..."

Glancing at the mountains of food and property piled in the yard, the young man sighed sadly.

"I didn't expect that there were too few people. If people are really so precious, why did my parents starve to death?"

"Because those beasts didn't regard us as human beings before. They thought we were just weeds in the ground. It doesn't matter if we die. Anyway, we will grow back in a few years."

"So, they will exploit and exploit us without any psychological burden, and they will not hesitate to steal our last bite of food..."

"After all, in their eyes, we are just weeds. Do you care if the weeds are hungry?"

Chu Qinqin whispered calmly and glanced at the young man with a smile.

After a long silence, Chu Qinqin looked at the sky, his pupils seemed to reflect a bright light source, shining brightly.

"Only Mr. Wu An, only Mr. Wu An will treat us equally, pull us out of hell, and give us new life. One day, I will give my life for him!"

"I am also willing to sacrifice my life for Mr. Wu An!"

After hearing Chu Qinjin's words, the young man patted his chest unwilling to be outdone.
To be continued...