HLnovel Chapter 634: 9 Military Regions, 4 Fleets
Chapter 634: 9 Military Regions, 4 Fleets
"What? This happened?!"
"Colluding with local officials?!"
"Getting involved in Fuzhou Port?!"
"The Japanese are so bold!"
The ministers who were full of doubts just now suddenly burst into anger!
It is no wonder that the ministers reacted so strongly, because Fuzhou Port is the lifeline of Feng State's economy.
Feng State implemented an extremely relaxed tax policy, with land tax as low as one in twenty, which greatly reduced the burden on farmers and promoted agricultural production.
About 80% of Feng State's huge fiscal revenue depends entirely on business.
Among this commercial income, maritime trade takes the lead, contributing more than half of the share.
Fuzhou Port, as the core hub port for Feng State facing the South Seas, the West Seas and connecting the north and south sea transportation, has an irreplaceable position.
It was the heart of Feng State's maritime trade and the main valve for countless merchant ships, goods, and silver to flow into Feng State.
The Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of War, and even the entire Feng State bureaucratic system, all relied heavily on the continuous flow of commercial profits from the Port of Fuzhou. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the God of Wealth of various departments.
The Japanese pirates extended their hands to Fuzhou, trying to get involved in or even control the port. This was no longer a simple act of provocation.
This is digging at the very foundation of Feng State! This is robbing Feng State's purse! This is shaking the very lifeblood of Feng State's prosperity!
"Damn the Japanese!"
Wen Zaiyin, who had just been giving serious advice, was now so angry that his beard was shaking, his old face turned red, and he was the first to curse.
What is etiquette and self-cultivation? What is Confucian demeanor?
When it comes to the fundamental interests of the country, everything is thrown out of the window.
"He has evil intentions! He deserves death!" The Minister of Works Wang Chongjian also jumped out.
The expansion and daily maintenance of Fuzhou Port is a major project of the Ministry of Industry, involving huge amounts of money.
Moreover, the Ministry of Industry is the most financially intensive department besides the Ministry of War, and it has a greater demand for sea transportation.
Fu Liang, the general manager of the Shipping Department, had an even uglier look on his face. The affairs of Fuzhou Port were under his direct jurisdiction, but he had not heard of such a big incident. The Shipping Department had a great responsibility.
The six ministers of the six ministries cursed angrily, and Chen Gui even reached his hand into his chest in a sinister manner, causing several cabinet ministers around him to subconsciously move away.
Although I know that this guy would not bring explosives into the temple, but what if... This guy is a complete lunatic.
Among all the departments in Feng State, the most popular one was the Maritime Transport Department, and the least popular one was the Gunpowder Department.
One is a money bag, the other is a gold-eating beast.
The Shipping Company is like the youngest sister in the family. All departments pamper her and want to have a good relationship with her.
The Gunpowder Master is like a bastard son in the middle ranking, not loved by his mother or uncle, but he is good at fighting.
Once there was a thief in the house, this bastard would pick up his fists and fight the thief to the death.
Chen Gui didn't find anything, so he stepped out and shouted, "Your Highness! I beg for battle!"
It has become a common practice in Feng State for the Gunpowder Bureau to request battle before the generals, and everyone is used to it.
Seeing Chen Gui taking the lead, all the generals were excited and stepped forward one after another:
"The last general is willing to be a pioneer!"
"Destroy the Japanese islands and serve as a warning to others!"
"Your Highness, please choose me!"
The safety of Fuzhou Port is directly related to the allocation of military funds and the security of the maritime lifeline. How can we allow Japanese pirates to get involved?
In a blink of an eye, the wind direction in the court completely reversed.
From questioning "why we should fight", people have become united in their hatred of the enemy and wondering "we must fight" and "how to fight".
The corners of Li Che's mouth curled up slightly. This was exactly the effect he wanted.
He raised his hand and pressed it lightly, and the passionate calls for battle in the hall gradually subsided, but the fighting spirit in everyone's eyes became even more intense.
"It seems that you all understand the necessity of this battle."
"Then, next, let's discuss how to fight!"
His gaze was like lightning, shooting directly at the Minister of War Huo Duanxiao in the front row:
"Minister Huo!"
Huo Duanxiao immediately stepped out, clasped his fists and said in a deep voice, "I am here!"
Li Che asked, "As the saying goes, 'Maintain an army for a thousand days and deploy it for a moment.' My Fengguo has nine military regions and four fleets."
"Tell this king, commanders of all military regions, are you willing to accept the challenge? Can you decide the outcome in one battle?"
Huo Duanxiao replied, "Your Highness! Our Fengguo army is well-organized, well-equipped, well-stocked, and well-equipped. Morale is high!"
"The nine military commanders are all renowned generals of our time, veterans of battle. They are all deeply loyal to Your Highness and eager to fight!"
Fengguo's military system has been completely reformed, with a total of nine military regions of the army and four fleets of the navy established.
Each military region has three army-level units, and each army has three division-level units, with a total number of troops ranging from 30,000 to 50,000.
The nine military regions are:
Central Military Region:
Commander-in-chief Yue Yun, stationed in Fengtian, is the stabilizing force that controls the capital and supports all directions.
Northern Military Region:
Commander Yang Zhongsi guarded the Xing'an Mountains line, intimidating all the tribes in the northern border and making the area as stable as a rock.
Western Military Region:
Commander-in-chief Chen Qingzhi was stationed at the gateway to the grassland, and his cavalry was so powerful that the grassland wolf riders did not dare to go south to graze their horses.
Southern Military Region:
Commander-in-chief Xue Wei (actual commander was Xue Zhen) guarded Shanhaiguan and protected the southern wing of Feng State.
Eastern Military District:
Commander Wang Hu guarded the Liaodong Peninsula and the Yalu River estuary, intimidated the three kingdoms of Goryeo, and protected the coastal borders.
Northwest Military Region:
Commander Yelu He pacified the deep grasslands with both appeasement and deterrence.
Northeast Military Region:
Commander Wang Sanchun guards the bitter cold land in the far north and monitors potential threats further north.
Southwest Military Region:
Commander He Conglong guarded the Liaoxi mountains to ensure the safety of the southwest.
Southeast Military Region:
Commander Yang Xuan is stationed in Jinzhou, Dalian and other core coastal towns in Liaodong, guarding the maritime gateways and ports.
There are also four naval fleets and four admirals who roam the four seas.
First Fleet, Admiral Li Sheng:
The flagship 'Zhenhai' is the main fleet of Feng State. It trains the navy at Dalian Port and never leaves unless there is a war.
Second Fleet, Commander-in-Chief Jie An:
The flagship 'Pingyuan' cruised in the coastal waters, assisted in the defense of Jiangnan, and was responsible for coastal defense.
Third Fleet, Admiral Zhang Jun:
The flagship 'Jinghai' is mainly responsible for escort and support.
Fourth Fleet, Admiral Zhang Neng:
The flagship 'Pingbo' was stationed in Baekje and Silla, and also had the responsibility of keeping vigilance against Japan.
The strength of this army and its powerful military force far exceeded any previous period of Feng State.
There are as many as 400,000 full-time professional soldiers alone, not to mention epoch-making weapons such as muskets and artillery.
If this kind of military force were to be deployed in full force, it would be enough to crush any major country.
"The soldiers have been preparing for three years and are eager to make contributions to the country!"
"How dare you, a tiny nation like Japan, defy my majesty and plot against my lifeline? You are courting your own destruction!"
"I dare to assert that, with just one order from Your Highness, my mighty army will be able to sweep the country and spread our might abroad!"
Huo Duanxiao's voice echoed in the hall, making the ministers' blood boil.
Li Che's eyes flashed with brilliance. He slapped the armrest and stood up: "Okay! Pass on the king's order!"
In the hall, one could hear a pin drop. Everyone straightened their backs, waiting for orders.