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The first goal is Nagapatam, which is India's closest port to Sri Lanka, and firmly holds the Palk Strait.

Portugal has long been in decline, and there are only a hundred defenders there. Karl is confident that it will be occupied within two or three years.

If I can't beat China, I can't beat Portugal, the laggard?

In the past 20 years, Portugal has been like a bloody big b, either being beaten or on the way to be beaten.Even the small countries in Arabia and Southeast Asia can use Portugal to build their reputation and continue to capture Portugal's colonial castles.

Just when the Dutch army was competing with the rebels for Semarang, Kuang Hong's envoys had returned to Nanjing.

There are also envoys from various countries accompanying him. There are only a few envoys from small countries, and dozens of envoys from large countries.

When they disembarked at the Nanjing Wharf, it quickly caused a sensation.It is true that we often see foreigners in Nanjing, but it is the first time that so many come here at once.

The people of Nanjing watched the foreign missions, but the foreign missions looked up at the city wall of Nanjing.

Prince Narai of Siam, together with his two little friends, stared at the majestic tower in a daze.

"Can the city wall be built so high?" Nalai turned around and asked Yang Dongkui.

Although Yang Dongkui is a Han Chinese, his parents have already lived in Thailand, and it is his first time to visit Nanjing.Pressing the shock and excitement in his heart, Yang Dongkui held his head high and proudly said: "The kingdom of heaven is naturally extraordinary, how can it be judged by common sense?"

Constance Vulcan had tears in his eyes at the moment: "The city walls of Nanjing remind me of Constantinople. They are so long and great, but unfortunately they can never be taken back."

This guy is a Greek. He listened to stories told by his parents since he was a child, and he never forgets Constantinople.

Although the shortest part of Nanjing City Wall is higher than Constantinople.But in Europe, Constantinople is definitely a majestic city. The 12-meter-high city wall has worn off a lot of hair from the Ottoman monarchs.

The Aceh envoy was also in the team, and he was terrified. Fortunately, he became a vassal state instead of choosing to go to war with China.Can such a country really be defeated?

Before Kuang Hong returned to Nanjing, he sent a fast boat to report, and at this time officials from Honglu Temple came to welcome him.

Liu Xiangke, who was promoted to Zuo Shaoqing of Dali Temple, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Jumeng has worked hard!"

Guang Kuanghong replied: "Loyalty to the emperor is not hard work."

Liu Xiangke pointed to the envoys of various countries, w; said: "All nations come to court, and the scene of prosperity is heart-wrenching."

Guang Kuanghong asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty is not angry, is he?"

"Hahaha," Liu Xiangke said with a smile, "Your Majesty listened to Ju Meng Shan start the battle, and just cursed nonsense. I think about it, Your Majesty also intends to make progress in Nanyang, but he is not ready in all aspects. If Ju Meng loses , will definitely be punished. Now that the battle is won, the loss is still small, and there may be punishment, but His Majesty likes it in his heart."

"That's good, that's good!" Kuang Hong breathed a sigh of relief.

Neither of them is from Jiangxi, and Kuang Hong's father, Kuang Lu, was transferred back to the capital for reuse.Now that Kuang Hong has also made great contributions, Liu Xiangke hastened to curry favor and briefed him on the situation along the way.

Don't look at Liu Xiangke who reprimanded the foreign monarch as his grandson when he was on a mission abroad, and acted like a famous minister who was not afraid of death.In fact, this guy is used to sycophancy, while maintaining a clean and honest image, while acting as a dog's leg to important officials in the court.

After the group entered the city, there was a commotion in the city, and countless people stood on both sides of the street to watch the excitement.

Zou Zhongyi, a student at Jinling University, is standing on the side of the street right now.He looked at Kuang Hong who was coming on horseback, and the many foreign envoys,

My heart surged and said: "A man should be like this. After I graduate next year, I will also be admitted as a Jinshi to become an official in the capital. I will be an official of Honglu Temple, sail a huge boat all over the world, and bring envoys from all countries to meet the Holy Son of Heaven! What about Osman, France, what Spain, England, all let their envoys go to Nanjing to face the Holy Spirit!"

Chapter 712 [Nanyang Strategy]

The heads of Da Yuer and Shunzhi were sent in the beginning of spring, and there were detailed battle reports when they arrived in Beijing at the same time.

The cavalry division and the independent regiment, one forced the Tartar civilians to be cannon fodder, and the other slaughtered the surrendered Tartars.These two incidents are serious violations of military discipline, but the cavalry division and the independent regiment have made great achievements again!

Pang Chunlai and Li Banghua, when the first good news came, they had already started asking for retirement.

Two requests and two speeches, only the third time, this is probably the last time they will participate in the discussion.

Li Banghua said: "The Ministry of War asks for a severe punishment, but Wang Tingchen and Yang Zhenqing have made great contributions to the body, and the two of them can make up for their crimes. As for the other soldiers, they should still be rewarded, and they cannot be chilled."

Pang Chunlai, who was about to leave the court, refuted Li Banghua for the first time. He said in a strong tone: "Wang Tingchen and Yang Zhenqing deserve a big reward! Tartar,

Barbarians are also fearful of power and not virtuous.Treat well today, betray tomorrow, the more you kill, the better! "

After that, Pang Chunlai stood up and said excitedly: "Wang Tingchen led a cavalry division and ran for hundreds of miles. Not only did they wipe out the elite Tartars, but they also blocked the retreat of the Tartars in the north. Yang Zhenqing led thousands of people and conquered the army one after another. No, he led more than a thousand people over the mountain to make a surprise attack. Hearing that the soldiers fainted from hunger during the siege, they finally conquered Jianzhou, the puppet capital of the Tartars. Such a good general is rare in a thousand years, and he deserves to be named a marquis!"

Li Banghua wanted to refute it very much. The reason was that since the military regulations were established, it is natural to follow the rules.

But Pang Chunlai, the chief assistant, has always been amiable. As long as Li Banghua speaks, he will basically not object.This kind of long-term release of goodwill caused Li Banghua to owe countless favors. Now that everyone is leaving, why bother to make trouble?

Li Banghua remained silent, but still looked at Zhao Han expectantly.

Zhao Han seemed to be thinking: "If you have meritorious service, you must be punished. Yang Zhenqing made great contributions in surprise attacking Dazi and puppet. He is a feudal state prince. But he committed suicide without authorization,

Although there is a reason for the incident, it cannot go unpunished.His military power was lifted, all his military posts were dismissed, and he was ordered to return to Beijing immediately to serve as a teacher in Jinling Military Preparation School. "

Pang Chunlai and Li Banghua looked at each other, and there was no longer any dispute.

Fenghou is the right thing to do, so as to encourage the soldiers of the three armies to fight the enemy bravely.Dismissal from the military is also considered a heavy punishment, which can maintain the majesty of military regulations. As for returning to Beijing to become a teacher, it can be regarded as punishment, or it can be regarded as reuse in disguise, depending on what the emperor will do in the future.

Today, there are four armed forces schools, located in Nanjing, Chengdu, Nanchang and Beiping, and one will be built in Xi'an in the future.

The students of the Armed Forces School are, firstly, middle and low-level officers who performed well, secondly, ordinary soldiers who have made great achievements, and thirdly, middle school graduates who have relatively good grades but cannot go to college at public expense.

After graduating from a military academy, they are originally soldiers, and they are immediately promoted in place.If middle school students finish military school, they will at least be a senior in the army.

(similar to the squad leader), and those who are extremely outstanding will directly become the captain (similar to the company commander).

The military academy has been established for nearly ten years, and more than 800 people have graduated one after another. Except for those who were wounded and discharged, all of them served as officers in the army.

Military school graduates are already an important force in the military system.

Yang Zhenqing was transferred to the military academy as a teacher. If the emperor didn't like it, it was Xuezang, and if the emperor liked it, he was training him.If one day he holds military power again, he will at least be a deputy division commander, or even become a division commander directly.

Zhao Han said again: "The same is true for Wang Tingchen, who has meritorious deeds and demerits. His title remains the same, he is awarded General Zhaoyong (the third rank), and he is also named Captain Qingche.

(from Sanpin).He was punished for copying military regulations fifty times, fined for three months, and suspended for one month to reflect behind closed doors.Wang Yaochen, the chief mission officer of the cavalry division, followed Wang Tingchen to mess around, and also only rewarded Wu Xun and Wu San... In addition, give their wives an imperial order. "

"Your Majesty is wise." Li Banghua flattered him immediately.

The royal wife of the Datong court has no salary and no privileges, she just sounds nice.

But this is enough to make the civil and military ministers happy. The so-called conferring a wife and a son, conferring a wife is conferring an imperial order.

Wang Tingchen's contribution this time can increase his title.If you violate the military regulations, you will naturally have to discount it. You only got General Zhaoyong and Captain Qingche.

All of them belonged to the honorary titles of generals, and the appointment of Mrs. Gao was a form of compensation in disguise.

After dealing with the rewards of the two heroes, the rewards and punishments of the rest of the generals can be left to the Ministry of War and the Governor's Mansion for processing, and they will report it when they are settled.

"This Raksha country...will be called Russia from now on," Zhao Han said, "Russia is plundering the Songhua River and Heilongjiang, we can't let it do evil.

But it is too far away, it is difficult to mobilize the army, just send one or two thousand cavalry there. "

The cabinet doesn't care about this order.

Although several cabinet ministers know Russia, it is only a simple concept.They don't know exactly how big Russia is or how far it is. If the emperor wants to send troops to fight, then send troops to fight.

Zhao Han added: "There are also the abbreviations of the provinces, which are very confusing. We will confirm them today."

The abbreviations of various provinces in China were determined in the late Qing Dynasty, and it was very confusing before that.

For example, Jiangxi can be called Gan.However, in official documents, it is often referred to simply as "Jiang Province".Shandong is even more outrageous. It is neither Qi nor Lu, but the "Eastern Province".

When Hunan and Hubei were not separated, Huguang was referred to as "Hu Province".Now that they are separated, the officials of Hunan and Hubei are still referred to as "Hu Province" for short.

- If it is not an official document, the full name must be used.However, local documents and daily publications like to use abbreviations, which sometimes get confused.

Zhao Han said: "This list of abbreviations of the provinces, you can take it and issue it in the name of the cabinet."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Pang Chunlai and Li Banghua were very happy, this was a credit from the emperor before they left.Determine the abbreviations of the provinces. If they continue to be used, they will have a corresponding reputation after death.

Zhao Han named the provinces, of course, he did whatever was convenient, and directly made out the abbreviations of later generations.

Only the abbreviation of Anhui has changed, from "Wan" to "Hui" (Wan is the ancient place name of Anqing).

Zhao Han added: "The envoys from various countries in the South Seas are meeting at court, the Tatars are defeated and have fled far away, and it's time for the two of you to return to your hometown for retirement.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Pang Chunlai and Li Banghua were completely satisfied.

All the founding heroes did not end well. Not only could they return home safely, they even had to make arrangements before leaving Beijing.

The two thanked En and resigned to arrange the ceremony.

Kuang Hong, who had been waiting for a long time, brought the Siamese prince Narai to meet him.

Before Kuang Hong could sit still, Zhao Han laughed and scolded: "You boy, you are sent to Nanyang as an envoy, and you have made a big battle!"

Kuang Hong hurriedly stood up: "Your Majesty is so blessed that our army can capture Malacca."

"Sit down," Zhao Han said, "Before you set off, since I let you do things cheaply, I won't punish you again. Would you like to go overseas to perform your duties?

You are most familiar with Nanyang. "

Kuang Hongdao: "Stay true to what you want, but dare not ask for it."

"Tell me your thoughts in detail," Zhao Han said.

Kuang Hong seriously stated the situation: "The governance of Nanyang can take Palembang as the core. To the west of Palembang, it can control Malacca, Johor, Aceh and other countries.

To the east of Palembang, Banten and Mataram can be controlled, as well as the entire territory of E-Holland in Southeast Asia.Moreover, there are more than [-] Han people in Palembang, densely populated, farming is prosperous, food can be self-sufficient, and it can be transported to Malacca. "

Zhao Han nodded: "Yes, it's a good place."

Kuang Hung: "The future maritime structure should be centered on Taiwan, Luzon, Palembang, Champa, and Malacca. Palembang has already been established just now, and Malacca is located in the throat and is the only way to the west. Champa is also very important. With smooth winds, it can reach Palembang and Malacca in a few days to the south. Taiwan chokes Japan in the east and Luzon in the south. Luzon also presses the colonies of Spain and the Netherlands, and can quickly lead to Palembang .As long as these five places are in your hands, the whole of Nanyang will be stable."

"Keep talking, don't hide it." Zhao Han admired Kuang Hong's strategic vision very much.

Kuang Hongdao: "These five places can be divided into east and west. The minister suggested that after Luzon, there should also be a governor in Palembang. The governor of Luzon is in charge of the vast sea area in the east; the governor of Palembang is in charge of the vast sea area in the west. .Since your Majesty has asked my ministers to perform their duties overseas, please assume the post of Governor of Palembang!"

Zhao Han asked: "The Chinese in Palembang have lived overseas for 300 years, do they still have their homeland in their hearts?"

Kuang Hong replied: "Since they speak Chinese, wear Han clothes, and live in Han houses, they have a connection with China. They can convert to Green Religion. As long as they are carefully guided, they can also make them believe in Buddhism. I went to Palembang , and built schools, Buddhist temples and Taoist temples there. Please allow your Majesty to select a group of Confucian teachers, monks, and Taoist priests to go there."

"Don't be too aggressive, just take your time, and don't provoke riots among the believers in Palembang." Zhao Han reminded.

"Keep this in mind," Kuang Hongdao said, "In order to appease the Han people there, we can re-establish the Old Port Propaganda Department and let Shi's family continue to serve as comfort envoys. The entire Palembang is divided into two parts, the New Port and the Old Port. The Old Port is handed over to Xuan The consolation envoy is managed, and Xingang is under the direct control of the governor of Palembang. However, the consolation envoy of the old port must obey the orders of the governor of Palembang, and the consolation department must not have an army. "

Zhao Han nodded: "Yes."

Guang Kuanghong continued: "The minister went to Palembang, focusing on Huairou, and attracted maritime merchants to develop trade, so that the Han people there could benefit. If there are interests involved, then declare religious freedom. Then understand the righteousness and serve When the big clan converts to Buddhism, if the big clan converts, the small people will gradually follow suit.”

This is of course an aboveboard strategy. If there are big clans who are disobedient, then we have to find another way.

This guy Kuang Hong, who fell out with the Governor of the Netherlands as soon as he fell out, could he still be a good man and a believer?

After talking about Nanyang, Zhao Han looked at Na Lai and said with a smile, "Among the coalition forces of various countries, you fought the most bravely?"

Prince Narai hurriedly stood up and said in Cantonese with straight feet: "Siam has been a vassal of China since ancient times. The emperor of China is the king, and the king of Siam is the subject. The king has a life, and the minister dies. It is a matter of course here."

Zhao Han was very satisfied with this, and asked: "Can you inherit the throne?"

Prince Narai: "I have a brother."

Zhao Han said with a smile: "Since you have an elder brother, you cannot be the king of Siam. You should stay at Jinling University to study, and if you pass the Jinshi exam, you will be a civil servant.

Those who fail to pass the Jinshi examination can be considered as military officers.Of course, if you want to go back to your country, you can go back at any time. "

"I would like to be His Majesty's personal guard!" Prince Nalai knelt down abruptly.

Zhao Han said: "After you graduate from Jinling University, at that time, it's time to expand the Nanjing Imperial Army."

Chapter 713 [Eunuch's Ambition]

The emperor is the emperor, and the first assistant is the first assistant.

Zhao Han set the tone for the rewards of the frontline soldiers, but Pang Chunlai could add on this basis.

Lao Pang has always been very Buddhist, but he is extremely fussy about matters related to Tartars.

Wang Tingchen's cavalry division once severely damaged the elite Tartar cavalry, and now it has completely wiped out the elite Tartar infantry.Pang Chunlai felt that even if the military regulations were violated,

It's too stingy to just give honorary titles.

Therefore, he maximized the power of the first assistant, and asked the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of War, and the Dudu Mansion to give extra rewards.All the silver and land were rewarded at the highest level, and the Ministry of Household Affairs was even given to Wang Tingchen to reward Wang Tingchen with a house in Nanjing.Then he pulled down his old face again, and acted as a matchmaker for Wang Tingchen's son, and got engaged to the daughter of the right servant of the Ministry of Punishment.

To put it bluntly, Wang Tingchen's actions made him very happy, and Pang Chunlai made it clear that he wanted to cover this general.

Naturally, these small actions cannot be hidden from the emperor, so Zhao Han laughed at it: "Master Pang has worked hard and made great achievements. Before he left the capital, he rewarded the military officials, so let him be the master once."

The celebration was scheduled for April, and Zhao Han's birthday was chosen instead of any auspicious day.

The northeast news, the Nanyang news, the kingdoms coming to court, the longevity Christmas, the hero's retirement... All these together, there is a good reason to make a big deal, so that the city of Nanjing began to decorate before the time came.

The merchants and dwellings are decorated with lanterns and festoons, and the money is also paid out by the imperial court. This is a practice that has been carried forward in the Ming Dynasty so as not to disturb the people.