System, help me become the empress

Chapter 212
God bless ten years, the beginning of the year.

Several major events have occurred in the sea area.

Several merchant ships that went out to do business were successively attacked by unidentified pirates. In addition to the cargo on board being robbed, many merchants were also hijacked.

These pirates frantically demanded a large amount of ransom before they were willing to release them. On several occasions, because the merchant’s family was a few days late in raising the ransom, these pirates brutally killed the hostages and sent back the victim’s body frantically.

When the news first reached Xu Youxi, she had just brought Du Nian to listen to a complete case trial from Dali Temple, when she saw that Jin Yiwei, who delivered the information, had been waiting for her at the door for a long time.

After listening to Jin Yiwei's description of the ins and outs of several pirate incidents, Xu Youxi did not shy away from Du Nian, and quickly issued an order:

"Call the Supervisor of Rites to draft an imperial decree. General Wang Qizhuang will go out to sea to encircle and suppress pirates. He Jiangyi will fully cooperate with this operation."

"My subordinate understands."

Jin Yiwei, who notified him, left after completing the task, but Du Nian, who was following beside him, had a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Your Majesty, Wang Qizhuang... is that the general who cut the head and stayed in the consumption mirror county?"

"Ah."

"General Wang is really as cruel as the rumors say? Folks say his name is the nightmare at sea."

Xu Youxi did not answer this question directly, but simply mentioned: "He Jiangyi and Wang Qizhuang are the two trump cards in the Dagan sea area."

Being able to compare with He Jiangyi means that Xu Youxi recognizes Wang Qizhuang's ability.

Du Nian then came up with an idea: "I'm afraid the pirates this time are not simple, but I think it's more like a temptation. In recent years, overseas countries have put all their efforts to develop the military industry, and there are indeed some good results..."

"The royal families in many overseas countries are private patrons of the pirate industry. When pirates gain illegitimate benefits, these princes and nobles can also get a share of it. These are already public affairs."

"That is to say, this pirate incident was probably acquiesced by the local royal family... But why did they provoke us all of a sudden?"

"It wasn't sudden. Since Dagan completely opened up the sea trade, the real gold and silver flowing into Dagan every year is nearly several times the annual tax revenue of the national treasury. Although both parties in the sea trade can gain benefits, in the middle of this transaction, Dagan Gan is in an absolute dominant position. How could they not be jealous?"

"They also tried many times to change Dagan's dominant position in transactions, and repeatedly imported locally made clothes and various materials to Dagan. Unfortunately, these things generally sold poorly in Dagan, and they couldn't make money."

"Also, as you mentioned just now, these countries have been vigorously developing their military industries in recent years, such as steel, guns, explosives... You can roughly estimate the expenditure in this area. For them, there are currently only two options, Either stop development, but the price is to watch the development of neighboring countries, and they are likely to become bullied weaklings; or try every means to plunder wealth."

"They can't make money from Dagan, and even a lot of their money flows into us. Can these people feel comfortable? What's more, for many careerists, the dividends of war are much more cost-effective than doing business."

Du Nian's mood gradually became a little heavy: "I still have a doubt, what did you think back then? Sharing the steam engine technology, isn't it..."

Du Nian stopped suddenly, and swallowed the second half of the sentence. As a subject, she shouldn't talk about His Majesty casually.

"You want to say that you are working for a tiger?" Xu Youxi didn't care, "I will do this because of the trend of form, and it is also the large amount of assets flowing in from overseas that guarantee the daily expenses of Shenji Camp and Shengong Bureau; guarantee public schools, The operation of middle schools and universities; and the establishment of a social security system for Dagan.”

Du Nian seemed to have thought of something: "...Your Majesty, if one day Dagan goes to war, Du Nian volunteers to go to the front line to defend his family and country, and he will die."

"It's not your turn yet." Xu Youxi smiled helplessly, but his tone was somewhat inexplicable and firm, "If the enemy wants to set foot on the land of the Central Plains, first step on the corpses of 30 marines; Prepare to die with soldiers; as long as I live, Dagan will never admit defeat."

"Even if I'm gone, there will still be tens of thousands of sons and daughters who stand up. The ground we step on is not only the land, but also the national beliefs buried in our bones."

Du Nian was suddenly overwhelmed by inexplicable pride, and his whole body was still immersed in the magnificent feelings, but Xu Youxi recovered in an instant.

"What I just said was just talking casually. Don't mention fighting alone, even if these nations attack in groups, they will teach them how to behave." Xu Youxi suddenly became arrogant. When they are beaten, their economic civilization will be set back for hundreds of years, and when they are beaten, they will be frightened when they hear the news!"

Following Xu Youxi's description, Du Nian couldn't help imagining that scene, and couldn't help laughing. She thought that His Majesty was just an exaggerated statement, but Xu Youxi knew in her heart that what she said was definitely not a joke.

……

at the same time.

The yamen couldn't sit still because it received frequent reports from local businessmen.The chief envoy of Guangdong urgently called together the local military attache and started this temporary meeting on dealing with pirates.

"Pirates, pirates, pirates again!"

"They are really deceiving people! Has your Majesty heard anything?"

"Everyone calm down first, and listen to me."

……

When He Jiangyi heard that there were several more victims, although he didn't say anything, his brows were obviously furrowed.

In the past, the pirates were still a bit discerning, but basically they would not take the initiative to provoke them when they saw a big ship.

Until recent years, with the spread of Dagan steam engine technology, overseas countries have become more and more advanced in sea-going equipment, and they have begun to have crooked thoughts about the wealthy Dagan businessmen.

"This time we must fight, it depends on who His Majesty is going to let you fight."

"Hurry up, His Majesty's decree is here."

It was a Jin Yiwei who rode over from the post station to deliver the imperial edict, and his voice was flat: "General Wang Qizhuang accepts the imperial edict."

A group of military officers including Wang Qizhuang knelt down one after another.

"By God's blessing, the emperor's edict said: From now on, General Wang Qizhuang will be responsible for all matters related to the encirclement and suppression of pirates. General He Jiangyi will continue to guard the sea area and provide backup support for General Wang."

"The humble minister leads the decree, and the minister will definitely live up to His Majesty's high expectations!"

The tense expression of the Jinyiwei who read out the imperial decree softened slightly: "General Wang, during this time, the Jinyiwei near Guangdong is also at your disposal at any time. If you need anything, just ask."

"I thank you, Your Majesty."

Although Wang Qizhuang was surprised by His Majesty's decision, he was not polite at the moment, and asked He Jiangyi directly for a logistics ship in his hand that was in charge of supplies—the Prosperity.

When He Jiangyi heard Wang Qizhuang say that he would take the "Changsheng" military ship out for this operation, he even missed a few heartbeats. Although there was no abnormality in his expression, his tone was extremely firm: "No, you can choose any other military ship. But the Prosperity cannot move."

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