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Chapter 215 Open the sea

In just one month, the entire Liaodong Peninsula was taken.

The Liaodong Peninsula in this era is extremely desolate, but Zhao Cheng was extremely excited when he got the news.

There is an excellent harbor here!
Now is the age of great navigation. If you want to compete for hegemony in the world, you cannot do without ports and ships.

Occupying the Liaodong Peninsula will provide the basis for developing a navy.

Zhao Cheng couldn't wait, led the guards, and went straight to Dalian, which is still called Jinzhou.

The prosperous metropolis of later generations is still a wasteland.

Dalian's beaches are well-known throughout the country, with waves crashing and crashing.

The Liaodong Peninsula has played a very important role in modern history, and for the Chinese people, it has also witnessed a history of humiliation.

Zhao Cheng walked on the beach, the sea was so vast that there were hardly any fishing boats in sight.

The Ming Dynasty implemented a ban on sea policy.

In the Qing Dynasty, it was even proposed that a piece of sail should not be put into the sea.

From rigorous data research, in fact, the Ming Dynasty lagged behind the world.

It is not as some people think that it has only fallen behind since modern times.

For example, the Renaissance in Europe from the fourteenth century to the seventeenth century was an ideological and cultural movement that reflected the demands of the new bourgeoisie.It brought about the liberation of the mind and laid the foundation of the mind for the first industrial revolution.

For example, after the opening of the new sea route, around the sixteenth century, Western technology was far ahead of us.

For example, the world's first university is recognized worldwide as the University of Bologna.

The roots of the University of Bologna go back to the 11th century, when numerous scholars of grammar, rhetoric and logic known as commentators gathered in Bologna to comment on ancient Roman law codes.

The initial studies of scholars focused on law, among the earliest recorded scholars were Pepone, Irnerio and Graziano.

After heeding the advice of four of Inerio's students, Emperor Federico I issued a decree in 1158 stipulating that the University was free from any power and enjoyed independence as a place of research.

Following law from the 14th century, the University of Bologna welcomed many scholars in logic, astronomy, medicine, philosophy, arithmetic, rhetoric and grammar.

Universities are not affected by any power and enjoy independence as a research site... It is precisely this that allows many sciences to have the soil for research and development.

Zhao Cheng has never been afraid to admit his shortcomings.

Only by recognizing the shortcomings can we make progress.

On the contrary, if you refuse to admit your shortcomings, blindly be arrogant, and think of yourself as a country, you will easily make mistakes and fall behind.

Insufficient is insufficient, not comparable is not comparable.

If the science and technology of the Ming Dynasty were more advanced than that of the West, it would not be the Ming Dynasty that bought the Hongyi cannons and firecrackers from the West, but the West came to Daming to buy them.

Small firecrackers and Hongyi cannons actually involve a lot of science and technology, and being able to manufacture them is a manifestation of a country's technological level.

The level of weapons manufacturing is often a reflection of the level of science and technology in a country.

"Open the sea. Find out how many shipbuilding workshops there are in the vicinity. Ask Zhaoji Bank to provide them with loans, and the Marshal's Mansion to grant them land, provide technical support, and let them hire manpower, build docks, and build large ships."

Looking at the raging waves, Zhao Cheng said suddenly.

Behind him, Ma Zhuguo shivered.

"Master, be careful!"

Ma Guozhu has recently studied with Zhao Cheng, and he didn't quite understand each of Zhao Cheng's policies at the beginning, so he felt very fresh.

However, I gradually understood it, and felt that the commander-in-chief was really a fantastic idea, which benefited the country and the people.

But when it came to Kaihai, Ma Guozhu was taken aback.

He understands this!
"Commander, there are many Japanese pirates on the sea, and pirates are rampant. The ban on the sea cannot be eradicated. If the sea is opened, they will definitely come ashore to attack the people and plunder the wealth. They will never stop! Small profit, and open this bad government!"

Scholars in this era are very daring to speak.

Zhao Cheng was slightly taken aback.

In fact, he used to wonder why the Ming and Qing dynasties banned the sea and closed the country, thinking that the court was too stupid.

Now it seems that it was actually for the sake of the lives of the people.

This is righteousness.

Anyone who supports Kaihai is disregarding the lives of the people.

Zhao Cheng rubbed his forehead.

In this era, it can be said that there is no solution.

Even if someone really thinks that opening up the sea is good and overseas trade is needed, as long as some officials stand up and say that you are disregarding the lives of the people and only chasing money.

I am afraid that the emperor can say a word, and he will deal with you.

I can't afford it, I can't afford it.

Fortunately, Zhao Cheng is definitely strong enough now.

"Master Ma, have you ever thought that there is only a reason to be a thief for a thousand days, but there is no reason to guard against a thief for a thousand days. Even if we implement a sea ban, Japanese pirates will come whenever they want at sea.

Take a look at Ming Dynasty, the sea ban has been implemented for more than 200 years, what is the result?Not only did it fail to ban the Japanese pirates, but it made the Japanese pirates feel like a fish in water.

I have a long coastline. If the Japanese pirate ships are strong and powerful, they can go ashore wherever they want, and it is impossible to guard against them.

We implement a sea ban, which means breaking your own arms.The best way is not to ban the sea, but to open the sea, develop more ships, and form our huge navy.

As long as our navy is strong enough, we can not only sweep all the Japanese pirates, but also go to the Japanese pirates' hometown, destroy their lairs, completely eliminate hidden dangers, and wipe out the roots. "

Zhao Cheng said with a smile.

"But, but the sea is boundless, where is this pirate..." Ma Zhuguo was still a little confused.

"The sea is long, but there are only so many ports where ships can dock. It is not difficult to find their lair.

What's more, our opponents are Japanese pirates.Ma, you should also know that in Nanyang, there are ships from the Frangji Kingdom.

Franjima is far away on the other side of the earth. Their big ships can sail to us, why can't we sail to them?

The planet we live on is huge.Ma, you are taking a geography class recently, and this will be covered soon, so you have to pay attention to the class.

In this world, the land under our feet only accounts for one-third, and seven-tenths are covered by oceans.Even if our expeditionary army is king on land, so what?The key is to conquer the ocean!

Therefore, opening the sea is necessary and necessary!This is the national policy of our Marshal's Mansion.Ma, you don't have to try to convince me to change my mind, because I won't change my mind.Just think about how to handle this matter well! "

Zhao Cheng has an extra 400 years of knowledge reserves, and it is easy to convince Ma Zhuguo.

The policy of opening the sea was decided in this way.

Zhao Cheng made a decision with one word.

In terms of naval development, Zhao Cheng has always felt oppressive.

At this time in the west, the fleet has begun to run rampant all over the world.

Decades ago, the Spanish Armada already had more than 150 large ships, more than 3000 cannons, and tens of thousands of soldiers.This maritime fleet, at its peak, had more than a thousand ships, running across the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Now, the British Royal Navy has risen.The upcoming "Sea Monarch" has a displacement of 1522 tons and is equipped with 102 artillery pieces.

Thinking about it, it gives people a strong sense of oppression.

If Ming could have such a navy, would he still worry about subjugation?

Zhao Cheng can quickly form a powerful army by exchanging weapons from the system mall, but the navy is not that simple.

There is a saying that one year the Army, ten years the Air Force, and one hundred years the Navy

The army is the easiest training to familiarize yourself with weapons, and you can form a good combat effectiveness in one year

The air force is cutting-edge technology, and the production cycle of aircraft is relatively long. For example, the motherland of later generations seems to be able to produce hundreds of aircraft a year. With aircraft, professional pilots are needed. It takes several years to train a qualified pilot. You can understand it by looking at the training subjects of the Air Force.

The navy is the most complicated branch. The construction time of a warship is usually several years, maybe even longer.The requirements for soldiers in the navy are even higher, not only physical fitness but also strong navigation knowledge are required.

The navy needs to constantly explore and advance, and make continuous progress based on accumulated experience.In short, the navy is an arm that requires people, money and technology.

Zhao Cheng must start laying the foundation as soon as possible.

"Opening the sea is an established national policy, and no one is allowed to question it. Then, we need to support shipbuilding companies. Publicize our policy. I know that although there is a policy of banning the sea, there have been people building ships in private.

Now, capable people can freely build ships, and the Marshal's Mansion supports them.Money for money, people for people, technology for technology...as long as the ship can be built, we can buy as much as the Marshal's Mansion! "

Zhao Cheng waved his hand, very domineering.

After returning to Shengjing, Zhao Chengwu was worried, so he simply ordered the establishment of a shipbuilding bureau to supervise shipbuilding.

The situation in Liaodong has basically stabilized, and Zhao Cheng began to consider returning to the strong land.

Liaodong is rich in resources, but the population is too small.

If you want explosive growth, you have to go back to Xuanfu Town, and then go to Shanshan.

Once the situation is opened in Shanshan, he will have a population of tens of millions.

"Just take a look and see how the corridor outside the Great Wall is being built."

Zhao Cheng ordered the Fourth Army to stay in Shengjing.

And given the establishment of the Fourth Army, in the next six months, the number of the army should be developed to the scale of [-] people.

Thousands of people are called legions... To be honest, it is a bit too thin.

Before Zhao Cheng decided on the framework first, leaving room for future development.

The recruiting of the army can only use the graduates of the Hunhe Military Academy as the skeleton.

Zhao Cheng is the principal of the Hunhe Military Academy, and the education of the military academy fully implements his ideas.

Therefore, he is not worried that the Fourth Army will lose control after it expands in size.

As for the cultural affairs, it was handed over to Miao Xu to manage.

Miao Xu may be a little lacking in ability, but his loyalty is fine.

Officials from several other departments of the Marshal's Mansion all followed the Marshal's car to Huai'an City.

When he came, Zhao Cheng had only a few hundred people.

Now that he is going back to the west, he already has thousands of soldiers.

Zhao Cheng recruited another [-] young men from Liaodong as auxiliary soldiers.

With a population of one million in Liaodong, conscription is obviously much more convenient.

Nearly 3 people marched westward in mighty force.

No matter the main soldiers or the auxiliary soldiers, they all wore gray cloth military uniforms.

The only difference is that the epaulets and armbands are different.

Marching along the way, the soldiers lined up neatly, carrying guns, their morale was high, and they kept singing:
"Mud covered pant legs

sweat drenched back

I do not know who you are

I know who you are for
For whom

for autumn harvest
For the return of spring and wild geese

Full of enthusiasm to sing youth without regret
Looking across the horizon, I don't know when my comrades-in-arms will return

who are you

For whom

when will you come back my comrade
who are you

For whom

my brothers and sisters don't cry

who is the most beautiful

who is the most tired

my countrymen my comrades in arms
my brothers and sisters
mud covered pant legs
sweat drenched back

I do not know who you are

I know who you are for
For whom

for autumn harvest
For the return of spring and wild geese

Full of enthusiasm to sing youth without regret
Looking across the horizon, I don't know when my comrades-in-arms will return

who are you

For whom

when will you come back my comrade
who are you

For whom

my brothers and sisters don't cry

who is the most beautiful

who is the most tired

my countrymen my comrades in arms
my brothers and sisters
sisters"

High-spirited singing, one after another, one square after another.

These young men, who not so long ago had been working from morning to night for one bite of food, were as dull as slaves.

After joining the Crusade Army, everything was so new to them.

Although the training was very hard, they all wore the same gray military uniform.

Even the commander-in-chief usually wears a gray military uniform.

Officers and soldiers are the same.

The marshal said that in the conquest army, officers and soldiers are equal, and everyone is equal.

In terms of human dignity, no one is better than anyone else.Even officials are not allowed to beat and scold soldiers casually.

In the expeditionary army, they could eat four meals a day, and in addition to the three meals in the morning, afternoon and evening, there was even a supper.

Moreover, Dun Dun has meat.

Everyone is well fed and in good spirits.

Although the training is tiring, people are very energetic.

In addition to training, the instructor will also teach them to pull songs...

Even marching is so fresh.

Everyone lined up and sang songs all the way.

These auxiliary soldiers are all infantry and have no horses.

They wore cloth shoes and leggings.

Leggings are also a new thing, which is to use cloth strips to wrap the calf tightly.

Wrapping this up is tricky.

Dashuai once demonstrated to everyone in person.

The marshal said that as long as the leggings are tied well, even if you walk for a day, your calves will not hurt.

If the leggings are not well tied, if you walk a little more, the legs will be useless.

What the commander-in-chief said must be true.

The whole army respects the commander-in-chief like a god, and they firmly believe in the commander-in-chief's words.

And it is so.

Wearing leggings, they followed the cavalry, sometimes running continuously, and after resting, their legs were fine, which is really amazing.

The marshal also found some prairie women to accompany the army to boost morale.

During the break, these prairie girls will dance for everyone.

The commander-in-chief said that the grassland people are all good at singing and dancing.

Under the influence of the Marshal, all the soldiers of the conquest army liked to watch the grassland dance.

(End of this chapter)