Zhang Anshi suddenly smiled, but the smile obviously did not reach his eyes, and said: "Are you worried that such an honest person goes to provide relief?"

"This... is hard to say." Yang Pu thought for a moment and said, "After all, Mr. Hu has a huge reputation, not to mention..."

Zhang Anshi waved his hand and interrupted Yang Pu: "Let's not take chances. Once we take chances, then maybe... things will develop in the worst direction."

"Now that the New Deal has come, it no longer allows us to...continue to focus only on a corner like Taiping Mansion or Zhili. It's time to look further. Besides, such a major disaster has too much to do with it.

The Tao is that if a person has no long-term worries, he must always be prepared for the worst."

Yang Pu frowned and said: "Even if I encountered a disaster in the past, I could deal with it. This time..."

Zhang Anshi shook his head and said: "Today is different from the past. Have you forgotten that over the past few years, a large amount of Taiping Prefecture goods have hit the countryside of all prefectures and counties across the country, coupled with the large number of strong people fleeing into exile, which has destroyed the original ecology of all prefectures and counties all over the world."

, has it changed? This kind of change... In my opinion, it will make the gentry even more degraded. That is, the worse the environment becomes, the last bit of courtesy, justice and humility will also disappear."

Zhang Anshi was a man who knew this situation very well. The deterioration of country gentry and gentry was almost the most important feature at the end of every dynasty.

When the countryside begins to wither due to frequent disasters, lack of manpower, bandits or other reasons, almost all gentry and country gentry will choose to do whatever it takes to ensure that their own interests are not violated.

Of course, there are also some people who are unwilling to join in the trend, and what awaits them may be bankruptcy.

Although it is not the end of the dynasty, the impact of the New Deal on all prefectures and counties in the world is actually no less than the various disasters at the end of the dynasty. Judging from some reports brought by Jin Yiwei, this situation has already begun.

There are clues.

It's like eating chicken, and the poisonous circle is constantly shrinking... At this time, the original local customs or morals alone can no longer restrain these people who already hold power in the local area.

Thinking of this, Zhang Anshi's face became more and more gloomy, and he said in a deep voice: "So I need food now, as much as I can. Not only do I need to transport food, but we also need to get food from other places. The situation of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Navy

How about, convey the order, suspend the drill, everyone... take large and small ships and go to the sea to catch marine fish."

After a pause, he seemed to suddenly think of something again, and said: "Oh, yes, in addition, in the areas of Jiangsu and Zhejiang that were not affected by the disaster, we also found ways to purchase some grain. In short, under the banner of our Zhili relief

In the name of the people, give me as much food as you can get, no matter what the cost."

Zhu Jin immediately showed a look of pain.

Zhang Anshi glanced at Zhu Jin and said with a smile: "Don't feel bad. As long as there is food, in the future... we will be able to earn back double whatever we spend, and we won't be able to bear our losses."

"Of course...if Mr. Hu is really capable, and the parents, officials and gentry everywhere still have some conscience, that would be fine. Maybe this is just my worries, and we may have to suffer a little loss. But if these people,

If they really dare to do this, then they are unkind, so don’t blame us for being unjust. When the time comes, we will teach them to die without a burial place.”

When he said the last words, Zhang Anshi had a bit of a ruthless look on his face.

Having already said this, how dare anyone say anything more?

It has always been Zhang Anshi, the Prince of the County, who had the idea, and naturally no one dared to question it.

Everyone said one after another: "Yes."

Zhang Anshi's expression became a little more relaxed, and he said again: "Navy Commander, ask him to come to me from Songjiang Water Village as soon as possible. I have something to explain."

…

The Navy under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs was transformed from the former Waterway Inspection Department.

Of course, the personnel were greatly replenished, and the ships were also greatly increased.

However, the current navy commander actually became a monk halfway. In his early years, he went out to the model camp, made meritorious service, and was sent to the Waterway Inspection Department as an inspection officer.

Now, a group of retired cadres from the model camp have been recruited and have undergone some naval training, which can be considered as building up this framework.

Everything in this navy is a scratch, and everything is difficult at the beginning. However, at this time, the navy does not have a strong opponent, which gives them enough time to slowly establish a navy system.

The commander was named Lu Qian. After receiving Zhang Anshi's order, Lu Qian rushed to the prince's mansion.

Zhang Anshi received him politely. It was noon at this time, and Zhang Anshi set up a sumptuous table of wine and food in the small hall.

Zhang Anshi sat down first, and then greeted Lu Qian with some kindness: "Come, sit down and talk."

Although Zhang Anshi looked very easy-going, Lu Qian still did not dare to be presumptuous and said stiffly: "Yes."

Lu Qian was actually a little at a loss. He leaned over and sat down, sitting upright and unable to move the bowl quickly.

Zhang Anshi said: "When did you set off?"

Lu Qian hurriedly said: "Last night, I heard His Highness summoned me and rushed here."

Zhang Anshi seemed not to notice Lu Qian's discomfort and remained friendly. He picked up the fish fillet and ate it, saying, "It must be very hard work. Come on, you're welcome. Let's fill our stomachs first."

Lu Qian responded, then picked up the kuaizi, mechanically picked up a piece of meat and put it into his mouth.

Zhang Anshi said casually: "How is the situation over there in the water village?"

Lu Qian hurriedly swallowed the mouthful of meat and said: "Now there are 2,795 personnel and 143 large and small ships, but I am not proficient in this... yet, so...

…Hire some people who have sailed to the Western Ocean as naval instructors. The rest, as long as they are not going to sea for training, will practice in the water stronghold according to the rules of the model camp. I think that no matter the others, they will always be well-trained.
Chapter completed!