Chapter 1302 - Soldiers, Ships, and People
Chen Jisheng smiled with a thief on his face, and after saying so much, what he was waiting for was Mao Wenlong's words. Now that he has got his wish, he can't be happy. Don't dare to slack off, Chen Jisheng directly stretched out a slap, and said with a smile: "Chief soldier, you don't need so much, five thousand elite navy, fifty warships are enough!" ”
Hearing this, Mao Wenlong frowned, although the navy is the main force of the Ming Dynasty today. However, the coastal defense line of the Ming Dynasty was too long, and the overseas was not very peaceful, so there were many navies sent out. After such calculations, the navy of the Ming Dynasty is still seriously insufficient, and now if you want warships and personnel, you must draw troops from all over the country.
The fifty ships requested by Chen Jisheng are indeed not many in peacetime, but now Mao Wenlong really can't get fifty warships. After pondering for a long time, Mao Wenlong said lightly: "Why do you need so much? ”
Seeing Mao Wenlong's contemplative expression, the smile on Chen Jisheng's face suddenly dissipated, and he said with a bitter face: "Chief soldier, fifty warships is not much at all. In the vast sea, we want to destroy those overseas ships and defend the coastal defense line we have drawn. That little force in the hands of his subordinates is simply not enough! ”
The implication is that Chen Jisheng's side is also very tight now. This stumped Mao Wenlong, and after thinking for a while, he said: "At the moment, it is said that there is a shortage of people everywhere, and I really can't transfer fifty warships for you." Otherwise, there is still some spare power in the provincial capital, and you can find it from here. As for how much you can get, it's entirely up to you! ”
Mao Wenlong simply acted as a shopkeeper and left the problem to Chen Jisheng to solve by himself. In this way, he doesn't have to wade into this troubled water and bear this infamy!
Mao Wenlong was relaxed, but Chen Jisheng was embarrassed. After all, Mao Wenlong is the first person in the Ming Dynasty today, and he doesn't want to come forward, which shows how difficult this thing is. But Mao Wenlong still left this matter to himself, making it clear that he was embarrassed by himself!
Secretly glancing at Mao Wenlong's expression, Chen Jisheng found that Mao Wenlong did not leak any tone, and looked like he had nothing to do with himself.
Come on, this is completely non-negotiable, Chen Jisheng thought about it in his heart. Gritted his teeth and clenched his fists: "Chief soldier, then the subordinates will handle this matter themselves." But you'll have to give me enough power! ”
Mao Wenlong glanced at Chen Jisheng and muttered, "What power do you want?" ”
Chen Jisheng said seriously: "One power that can suppress all admirals." ”
Mao Wenlong smiled and said lightly: "No problem." ”
After finishing speaking, Mao Wenlong took the jade pendant he was wearing from his waist, and threw it to Chen Jisheng with a shake of his hand. Seeing that guy hurriedly catching it, Mao Wenlong chuckled and said, "You take this jade pendant, and seeing the jade pendant is like seeing this general soldier." ”
Chen Jisheng carefully hid the jade pendant, and then said goodbye to Mao Wenlong with a fist, and didn't say a word.
Mao Wenlong looked thoughtfully at the back of Chen Jisheng leaving, and suddenly laughed to himself. As the old saying goes, this person just can't be too comfortable, and only by being prepared for danger in times of peace can the empire be strong forever.
The sea ban was lifted, the two-month blockade was finally lifted, and the dock, which had been quiet for a long time, returned to its usual vitality. The overseas cargo ships that have been stranded for a long time are busy sailing to the sea, and the porters who load the goods are very busy.
Although the port has been lifted, the garrison is still tight, a large number of officers and soldiers are still stationed here, and any suspicious person needs to go through layers of inspection before they can pass and board the ship. The general of the port garrison in Fucheng is a fiery temper, and he has been in the army for many years and has been on the battlefield for a long time, killing countless enemies.
None of the generals who crawled out of the pile of dead people were cowards.
"You, stop!" Wang Meng, the port guard, suddenly burst into tears.
Within ten meters of the surroundings, all the pedestrians stopped, only Chen Jisheng, who was dressed as a civilian, still walked leisurely. After Chen Jisheng asked for the jade pendant from Mao Wenlong, he hurriedly went home and changed into civilian clothes, and immediately rushed to the port.
Mao Wenlong left the matter of expanding the navy to himself, and Chen Jisheng did not dare to delay it at all. In order to draw troops and horses from the garrisons in these places, he must first find out the reality here. Time was pressing, and he couldn't afford to slack off, so he went straight to the port as soon as he left the city.
Wang Meng's eyes widened, and he didn't look at anyone else, just staring at Chen Jisheng's back. The expression on his face became deeper and deeper, and Wang Meng suddenly exerted force with his feet, and rushed out. After a crisp sound of "ding", the treasure knife pinned to his waist was already out of its sheath, and the knife flashed straight to Chen Jisheng's vest.
Suddenly feeling the killing machine coming behind him, Chen Jisheng was not in a hurry, his forward body paused slightly, and he dodged sideways, easily avoiding Wang Meng's knife tip. With such a quick reaction, as if he was a hidden master, Wang Meng saw that he failed to defeat the enemy with one move, and secretly screamed in his heart, and immediately wanted to retreat.
Unexpectedly, Chen Jisheng's skills were very good, and after a loud drink, he directly pinched the back of Wang Meng's knife with both hands, and then made a fierce effort, laughing: "Boy, dare to sneak attack your grandfather!" ”
The two of them were facing each other at the moment, their eyes were facing each other, the knife in Wang Meng's hand was completely controlled by Chen Jisheng, and he couldn't pull it back after pumping it twice, and his heart immediately became vigilant.
But Chen Jisheng had a relaxed smile on his face, and seemed to appreciate the reckless Wang Meng in front of him. Just as the two were at a stalemate for a moment, more than two dozen nearby troops surrounded them with a hula. One by one, the swords were unsheathed, and the surrounding water was impassable, and they looked nervously guarded.
"Who are you?" Seeing that Chen Jisheng was extraordinary and skilled, Wang Meng also put away the killing machine on his body a little, and asked in a deep voice?
"Chen Jisheng!" The latter was not in a hurry, and stared at Wang Meng with a smile and said.
"Chen Jisheng......" Wang Meng frowned and muttered Chen Jisheng's name, and the expression on his face slowly became kind.
Obviously, Wang Meng still recognizes the name Chen Jisheng. When he heard the name Chen Jisheng at the beginning of the year, Wang Meng was taken aback, after all, Chen Jisheng was the first person in the army, especially in the navy. In terms of seniority, Wang Meng didn't even have the qualifications to lift Chen Jisheng's shoes.
But Wang Meng is not stupid, he will not take it seriously just by hearing a name. Slowly removing the strength of the knife, Wang Meng tried his best to squeeze out some smiles and said, "Is there anything that can prove that your identity is true?" ”
Chen Jisheng was dressed in civilian clothes at the moment, and there were no guards around him, and it was normal for Wang Meng to ask this. Chen Jisheng did not embarrass Wang Meng, he admired this guy very much in his heart. I was already calculating how to draw him under my command! didn't say anything, Chen Jisheng directly showed the jade pendant that Mao Wenlong gave him.
"Does this prove my identity?" Chen Jisheng said with a smile.