Chapter 1557 Staying Behind

That evening, Yun Zheng hosted a banquet for several key navy generals in Xinjin, and Takeshi Sanada was also invited to attend.

"General Sanada, you sit here!"

Zhao Liuliang pulled Takeshi Sanada to his seat.

"No, no!"

Sanada Takeshi shook his head repeatedly, "It must be General Zhao sitting here."

Takeya Sanada has been with the Niitsu Navy for a year and a half.

He also understood the etiquette of Daqian.

Zhao Liuliang is the admiral of the navy, how can he sit above Zhao Liuliang?

"You should sit here!"

Yun Zheng raised his hand to stop the humble Sanada Takeshi, "General Zhao took me to see the navy's drill today, and I was very satisfied! General Zhao said that a large part of the navy's achievements today are due to you! Those who have made contributions should be given a higher position!"

With Yun Zheng speaking up, Sanada Takeshi couldn't refuse anymore and could only bow and thank him: "Thank you, Your Highness!"

He had been with Zhao Liuliang for a long time, and the way he addressed Yun Zheng changed.

Yun Zheng nodded and smiled: "Okay, everyone take a seat!"

After hearing this, everyone did their job according to the order of priority.

After the maid poured wine for everyone, Yun Zheng immediately stood up with the wine glass in hand: "The Navy can achieve today's results, all thanks to you! This king is here, toast to you all!"

After hearing Yun Zheng's words, everyone said they didn't dare.

"We dare not take credit for ourselves!"

"If it weren't for your highness and the emperor's hard work for the development of the navy, how could the navy have achieved what it has today?"

"Yes, this glass of wine is our toast to His Majesty and His Majesty!"

We are all officials, so we do have some awareness of this.

Yun Zheng was polite to them, but they couldn't really tolerate it.

Moreover, the navy spent a lot of money but achieved little results.

Actually, they should be ashamed.

"Okay, let's not be polite!"

Yun Zheng smiled at everyone and said, "Everyone, please drink this cup with me!"

"Your Highness, please!"

Everyone raised their heads and drank the wine in their glasses, then sat down at Yun Zheng's signal.

After that, everyone started eating, drinking and chatting.

After three rounds of drinking, Yun Zheng finally got back to business. "In this battle, although we have to take the initiative to attack, we must also leave some forces behind for defense! In order to prevent Yu Country from raiding our coastal areas when we attack it..."

Listening to Yun Zheng's words, everyone understood.

This is the key point to keep.

As expected, Yun Zheng started asking the next moment: "Who is willing to lead the troops to stay behind to prevent a surprise attack from the Yu Kingdom?"

The naval commanders looked at each other in silence.

This is a great opportunity for the navy to make merit!

When we fought against Andong Protectorate last year, Jiayao acted too quickly!

The navy soldiers did go and even had a sip of soup.

Who wouldn't want to rush to make a contribution in this battle against Yu Kingdom?

"This king knows that you all want to make achievements!"

Yun Zheng raised his eyes and scanned the crowd. "However, on the battlefield, it is not only the attackers who have merit! The people behind can protect the home for the people in front, so that the people in front have no worries, which is also a merit!"

The naval commanders fell silent again.

After a while, Yao Baoju stood up suddenly: "I am willing to lead my troops to stay behind!"

Ok?

Yun Zheng's gaze fell on Yao Baoju.

He remembered that when he punished Yao Baoju and the other three, Yao Baoju was the first to understand his intentions.

nice!

"Okay, then you will be responsible for staying behind!"

Yun Zheng smiled: "I will leave you two navy gunboats, and all the subsequent modified gunboats will be under your command!"

"Although we sent many craftsmen to Xinjin last year, the work of building warships in Youjin and Hujin has not been completely neglected."

"There are 20 warships of various sizes in these two places, and I will send them all to you!"

"You must guard the coastal areas of Daqian and make sure these twenty warships are ready for combat as soon as possible!"

"Sanada Takeshi, select two suitable lieutenants from your own staff and send them to serve under General Yao..."

Including the coastal areas, Yun Zheng also asked Xiao Wanchou and Xue Che to make arrangements before leaving the imperial city. There must be no situation where they landed in Yu Kingdom and the Yu Kingdom fleet also landed on the Daqian territory.

"The last general takes command!"

Yao Baoju and Sanada Takeshi responded loudly.

"Sanada Takeshi!"

"The general is here!"

"You are required to prepare a follow-up plan for governing Yu Country and submit it to me within one month!"

"Yes!"

Takeshi Sanada once again loudly accepted the order, secretly happy in his heart.

Asking him to draw up a plan for governing the State of Yu means handing over the State of Yu to him for governance!

I must draw up this plan well!

"Okay, everyone continue eating and drinking!"

Yun Zheng laughed, "After I wipe out Yuan Changzheng, I will celebrate your success!"

In front of Takeshi Sanada, Yun Zheng never talked about defeating the Yu Kingdom.

It seemed that their enemy was only Minamoto no Nagamasa and the forces under his command.

"Destroy the source thieves and avenge the people of Yuzhou!"

Qin Qihu picked up the wine glass and roared loudly.

"Destroy the source thieves and avenge the people of Yuzhou!"

Everyone roared in unison, raising their glasses.

After the banquet, Yun Zheng left Yao Baoju alone.

“You have a very heavy responsibility!”

Yun Zheng said to Yao Baoju with a serious face: "I still say the same thing. It is also a credit to ensure that the rear is safe and sound!"

"I understand! I will live up to your trust!"

Yao Baoju nodded heavily.

"Ah."

Yun Zheng gave him an approving look and ordered, "The navy's training must be kept up! After the army sets out, the artillery shells from the firearms workshop will continue to be transported here. Don't save the shells then, practice when you need to!"

"Yes!"

Yao Baoju accepted the order and was secretly happy.

He heard the hidden meaning in Yun Zheng's words.

Asking them to train without sparing artillery shells clearly shows that they want to train an elite force!

When you train an elite army, you can't just show off, right?

This time, he did not have the opportunity to lead the navy into battle.

But next time, he can lead the elite troops who have been trained to go into battle!

While feeling happy, Yao Baoju asked tentatively: "Do you want the person sent by Sanada Takeshi..."

As he spoke, Yao Baoju made a gesture of wiping his neck.

"Being not."

Yun Zheng smiled, "They are still useful now, so keep an eye on them and don't let them steal our military secrets and escape! When they are no longer useful, I will notify you and you can deal with them then!"

"The general understands!"

Yao Baoju understood.

"Also, you should keep a close eye on the Shipping Department."

Yun Zheng ordered again: "I know that there are probably people in the Shipping Department who are secretly making money again, but now is the time to hire people. I don't want to delve into these things now. You just need to collect evidence secretly."

Yao Baoju took the order again.

Afterwards, Yun Zheng asked Yao Baoju about the situation of the Xiongjin Navy.

Yao Baoju really had nothing much to say about Xiongjin.

Although the Andong Protectorate experienced a major war last year, the navy was not affected.

At present, the navy there is maintained at around 20,000 people.

In addition to naval battles, Shen Kuan also trained them in land battles.

After landing, these people can quickly engage in battle.

After chatting with Yao Baoju for a while, Yun Zheng let him leave and started to think silently again...