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Volume 1: Young Eagle Chapter 332: Selection of Generals

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    After listening to Emperor Tianqi's words, Sun Yuanhua glanced at Sun Chengzong, saluted Sun Chengzong and said: "Sir, building warships requires good wood." After saying this, Sun Yuanhua didn't say anything. He believed the people present.  Everybody can hear it clearly.  Sun Chengzong looked at Sun Yuanhua with a smile and said in a relaxed tone: "You don't have to talk like this, just say what you have to say, I won't do anything to you." Emperor Tianqi and Xu Guangqi also laughed, but they both understood Sun Yuanhua's thoughts.  The meaning expressed is that although Tianjin has a superior geographical location, there is no wood suitable for shipbuilding near the capital.  But Liaodong is different. There are many towering trees there, which are perfect for shipbuilding.  Several people frowned in thought. Emperor Tianqi pondered for a long time before saying: "The shipyard still needs to be built in Tianjin. If we transport firearms, it is better to transport wood. Every year, the imperial court sends many ships to Liaodong to transport grain, grass and military equipment to Liaodong.  You can put it on wood when you come back." After bowing to Emperor Tianqi, Sun Chengzong frowned and said, "Your Majesty, there is actually no need to transport anything. The warships can be built in Liaodong and the artillery can be installed in Tianjin. This does not conflict.  . As long as you determine what kind of artillery to install and reserve the location of the artillery, that's it!" Emperor Tianqi smiled softly and nodded in agreement. Obviously this was a very good idea.  However, Sun Chengzong did not expect that Sun Yuanhua once again said: "Sir, this is actually not possible. The idea is indeed good, but it is not feasible to actually build it. The artillery needs to be installed in the belly of the ship, not on the deck. If this is done  It would be necessary to repeatedly dismantle the deck. It doesn't matter at first, but if it is done, the hull will become loose and the use of the warship will be shortened." None of them were talking, obviously waiting.  Emperor Tianqi made up his mind.  The method adopted by Sun Chengzong saves time, effort, and most importantly, money, but the life of the built warship will be shorter.  If Sun Yuanhua's idea is adopted, it will be time-consuming and labor-intensive.  It will also cost more, but the warships built will definitely be better.  After pondering for a long time, Emperor Tianqi raised his head and asked Sun Yuanhua: "What are your thoughts on the establishment of this navy?" He picked up his clothes and knelt on the ground. Sun Yuanhua touched his head to the ground and said in a decisive voice: "Your Majesty, student  Making warships is a student's specialty, but training a naval force is not a student's specialty. However, the student knows a person who is the best candidate for training a navy. The student is willing to recommend this person like the emperor. " Looking at Sun Yuanhua, he said seriously.  The way things are.  Emperor Tianqi and others were slightly startled, obviously not expecting him to do this.  Xu Guangqi on the side was also in a daze. He did not expect that his students would do this, but he did not blame Sun Yuanhua.  Xu Guangqi was also curious about the people recommended by Sun Yuanhua. Sun Yuanhua was one of his most outstanding students. Of course, he would not think that Sun Yuanhua was talking nonsense.  ¡°Say it!¡± Emperor Tianqi nodded with satisfaction, and Emperor Tianqi became even more satisfied with Sun Yuanhua.  Know clearly what you want and what you don't want.  Such people are very rare.  "Your Majesty, I am recommending Yu Zigao, the General of the Fujian Army. Yu Zigao is the son of General Yu Dayou. He is well versed in naval warfare and knows how to organize and train a navy. He is a very suitable candidate." Sun Yuanhua knelt on the ground.  , said in a respectful tone.  People who heard Sun Yuanhua¡¯s recommendation.  Emperor Tianqi didn't say anything, but Sun Chengzong on the side frowned.  He had heard about Yu Zigao, but it was not a good rumor.  Unlike Qi Jin, Qi Jinshen's uncle Qi Jiguang's true biography has high attainments in water warfare and infantry warfare.  He is also very good at selecting and training the army.  Yu Zigao does not seem to have received his father's true biography. As the saying goes, a tiger father has no dogs, and Sun Chengzong has never seen this Yu Zigao.  Sun Chengzong actually didn't know what his abilities were, so he didn't say anything.  But Sun Chengzong thought of one thing. Neither Qi Jin nor Yu Zigao could command the navy.  These two people may be able to become generals, but they seem to be close to commanding the navy. However, Sun Chengzong thought of one person at this time.  Emperor Tianqi was frowning in thought, and the atmosphere in the hall was a bit depressing.  Emperor Tianqi was naturally no stranger to Yu Dayou, who was a general who could be ranked alongside Qi Jiguang.  However, Qi Jin was much more famous than Yu Zigao. Emperor Tianqi knew about Yu Zigao because of another person, Zheng Zhilong, the father of the national hero Zheng Chenggong.  When Zheng Zhilong was a pirate, the imperial court sent Yu Dayou, then the commander-in-chief of Fujian Province, to encircle and suppress Zheng Zhilong, but he was defeated.  It was precisely because of this incident that Yu Zigao was imprisoned and finally had his head chopped off.  However, Emperor Tianqi once asked about Yu Zigao. Yu Zigao once did a very heroic thing, but very few people knew about it.    During the Wanli period, the Dutch sent warships to occupy Penghu, but they were quickly expelled by the Ming army.  However, the Dutch did not give up. After some planning, the Dutch sent warships to occupy the Penghu Islands.  At that time, Yu Zigao, who led the people to recapture the Penghu Islands, can be said to have been a huge and beautiful battle and fully demonstrated his talents.  For Zheng Zhilong, who started out as a pirate, Emperor Tianqi naturally valued Yu Zigao more. After all, Zheng Zhilong later surrendered to the Qing Dynasty.  Emperor Tianqi naturally looked down upon such people who separated themselves from one side in the early stage and betrayed the country for glory in the later stage.  Emperor Tianqi understood deeply that naval warfare relied not only on command, but more importantly on battleships and artillery.  It is normal for Yu Zigao to lead the navy in Fujian but not be able to defeat Zheng Zhilong, who spans across Fujian.  After pondering for a long time, Emperor Tianqi nodded slowly and said in a deep voice: "Okay, since he is the son of General Yu Dayou, then let him go to the capital." After saying that, Emperor Tianqi turned his eyes to Sun Chengzong aside and said in a deep voice.  "Sir, the cabinet will draft an order as soon as possible to bring Yu Zigao to the capital." "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do it when I get back!" Sun Chengzong nodded slowly and said with a solemn expression.  Emperor Tianqi nodded slowly and said with a serious expression: "I have decided that the warship will still be built in Tianjin. As for the wood, it can be transported by warships transporting supplies." "Your Majesty, Holy Ming!" several people said at the same time.  He said, it would be fine if Emperor Tianqi made the final decision on this matter.  After hesitating for a moment, Sun Chengzong said: "Your Majesty, I also want to recommend someone!" "Sir, just say it." Emperor Tianqi looked at Sun Chengzong with interest. I am afraid there are not many people who can be attracted by Sun Chengzong.  After lowering his head and thinking for a while, Sun Chengzong said slowly: "The person I recommended is Shen Yourong. I think this person is very suitable to lead the navy." Emperor Tianqi was slightly stunned. He really didn't listen to Shen Yourong.  Having said that, he looked at Sun Chengzong and said, "Sir, please tell me about this person carefully!" "Yes, Your Majesty! Shen Yourong was the candidate for the Shuntian Mansion Martial Arts Examination in the seventh year of Wanli, but he was not admitted to the Jinshi." Sun Chengzong said, this is more relevant.  Embarrassing, everyone present including Emperor Tianqi knew in their hearts that it was because he had no backstage.  "Compared with the civil service examinations, the military examinations are like child's play. Those military champions are all hereditary nobles from various places, and it is a gilding process.  Not to mention fraud and the like, that has already been made public.  After having no choice but to skip this paragraph, Sun Chengzong continued: "After passing the examination, Shen Yourong joined the army in Liaodong. In six years in Liaodong, Shen Yourong started from a small soldier and made many military exploits. Later, Shen Yourong served under Yu Dayou. Because of Yu Dayou's affairs, he was  He was implicated, so he had to go home. Later, when he fought against Japanese pirates in Korea, Shen Yourong went to the battlefield again, and later fought in Liaodong and Jiliao. He was a very capable sergeant because he was upright and not flattering, so he held an official position.  "It's never been high." Sun Chengzong's tone was very light, without any emotion, but Emperor Tianqi could hear the hero's tragic song.  It can be said to be the tragedy of the Ming Dynasty that such a person cannot be reused.  "Later Shen Yourong was transferred to Fujian. He had fought against Japanese pirates, pirates, and red-haired ghosts. He was proficient in firearms and warships. He was a very rare person. After more than 40 years in the army, Shen Yourong had experienced battles  Countless, the highest official position was deputy commander-in-chief." Sun Chengzong didn't say anything at this point. Apparently he felt there was no need to continue.  Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi asked in a deep voice, "Where is Shen Yourong now?" "Your Majesty, Shen Yourong is now the deputy commander of the Shandong Army, stationed in Dengzhou." Sun Chengzong saluted Emperor Tianqi respectfully.  said.  Emperor Tianqi was slightly startled when he heard Sun Chengzong's words. It seemed that Shen Yourong was also a talent Sun Chengzong discovered in Liaodong.  Seeing that Emperor Tianqi had not spoken for a long time, Sun Chengzong suddenly felt worried. He was now a high-ranking official.  Not only was he the number one civil servant, but he also commanded hundreds of thousands of troops, which was unprecedented in the two hundred years of the Ming Dynasty.  Emperor Tianqi's trust in Sun Chengzong was to the core. This time, Sun Chengzong still had to do the army reorganization in Liaodong.  As for the navy, it would be unreasonable to use someone from Sun Chengzong.  This is also the reason why Sun Chengzong hesitated just now, but Sun Chengzong did not want this navy to fall into the hands of incompetent people, and all the hard work of Emperor Tianqi would be in vain.  After taking a look at Sun Chengzong, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Back then, Liu Bei had Zhuge Wuhou, and today I have a husband. I am very happy! Since the husband thinks Shen Yourong is suitable, let's bring him to the capital!" "Your Majesty, your Majesty!  "After hearing what Emperor Tianqi said, Sun Chengzong felt softly in his heart.??He breathed a sigh of relief.  I must pay attention in the future, I am not Zhuge Liang, and Emperor Tianqi is not Liu Bei.  (To be continued)
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