"Third brother, it's a long way to Europe, so take care along the way. After you return to Beijing, I will personally host the wedding for that boy and Shouning!"

In front of the Meridian Gate, Wang Bing, who was dressed in armor and ready to go to war, was personally supported. This time, the little fat man did not have the excitement of the past when the army went to war, but only the reluctance and worry between brothers.

"Aren't we just leading the army to go for a tour of Europa? What's the big deal? Looking at the way you look like a child, some people who don't know think you are getting old before you get old, hehe...

Looking at the surrounding ministers who were not too far away, Wang Bing couldn't help but quietly tease the little fat man who saw him off personally.

In the twenty-seventh year of Wanli, on the second day of February, not long after the Spring Festival, Wang Bing once again stepped out of Desheng Gate with the Shenji Battalion and the additional 10,000 Yulin Guards, as well as the officials sent to serve in the three provinces of Nanyang.

.After making a large circle around the capital, they then galloped towards the Royal Navy fleet anchored in Tianjin Wei.

…

"Hiss, is this the treasure ship that the Sanbao eunuch used to sail to the West?"

On the fourth day of February, at the Royal Navy Station in Tianjin, looking at the more than twenty giant ships that looked like floating islands in front of them, a group of officials who were following the army and preparing to go to three provinces in Southeast Asia were shocked and gasped.

After having the experience of reviewing the naval fleet before, the little fat man's obsession with giant ships and cannons has now reached a whole new level.

Therefore, with the support of his sufficient internal funds, the number of first-class battleships of the Ming Royal Navy has been increased from the previous ten to twenty-three in the construction of the twenty-sixth year of Wanli alone.

And these are only 'battleships' specially used for naval battles. If four specialized treasure ship transport ships are added, the number of first-class battleships in the entire Ming Navy has reached as many as twenty-seven.

Therefore, although the number of Royal Navy ships has not increased significantly, there has been a qualitative improvement in terms of 'tonnage'.

In addition, coupled with this year's ocean voyages and operations, the entire Royal Navy's officers have also been fully trained. Therefore, whether in terms of the quality of officers, the quality of warships, or quantity, the current Ming Navy is the second largest in the world.

, then no one dares to recognize the number one.

"Haha, could it be that the No. 1 Scholar thinks that we descendants can only sit back and chew on our ancestors' achievements, but we cannot surpass our ancestors?"

Looking at Zhao Bingzhong, the young champion with a shocked look on his face, Wang Bing, who was about to board the ship, couldn't help but joke with him.

As with the previous development of new lands in Liaodong, this time Wang Bing still chose newcomers who had just entered the officialdom when choosing officials from the three provinces of Nanyang.

Therefore, these new academic scholars who were listed in the 26th year of Wanli had not even passed the period of watching the government, so they were handed over to him.

"The Marquis is joking. As the saying goes, talents emerge from generation to generation, and the new generation is better than the old! The achievements of the ancestors are not only used to spur and motivate ourselves, but also to surpass, hahahaha!"

As expected of the number one scholar who has just been named on the gold medal list, his vigorous vitality or arrogance is something that cannot be matched by those veteran officials.

"Haha, Duke Zhuangyuan is so arrogant! I just don't know what Duke Zhuangyuan thinks about the three provinces of Nanyang?"

Although these newcomers to the officialdom do not have the staleness of the veteran officials, it is an indisputable fact that they lack experience in governing the people.

Therefore, taking this opportunity, Wang Bing is also preparing to do a thorough research on some newbies in officialdom.

"Master Marquis, the three provinces of Nanyang are newly established and isolated overseas. I believe that the most urgent task is to win their hearts and increase the people's recognition of the imperial court..."

Regarding Wang Bing's 'school examination', the new top scholar showed no signs of stage fright, and confidently explained his views when he opened his mouth.

"Xia Guan believes that the current situation in the three provinces of Nanyang is somewhat similar to the initial stage of Emperor Taizu's regime. Therefore, we can directly imitate Emperor Taizu and establish systems in this Nanyang land, establish rules and regulations, establish laws, and formulate strict regulations.

A system of rewards and punishments. At the same time, schools and societies were established to vigorously educate the barbarians and make them turn to China..."

It has to be said that the number one scholar who was able to come out on top in the imperial examination where thousands of troops had to cross a single-plank bridge was quite capable.

In particular, Wang Bing won the approval of Wang Bing for his admiration for Emperor Taizu's establishment of discipline, Chen Fadu's approach, and his method of establishing schools to 'sinicize' the indigenous people of Southeast Asia.

"Yes, yes, if these ideas of Zhuangyuan Gong can be implemented, it won't be long before these three Nanyang provinces will become the most solid and stable southern gate of our Ming Dynasty. I hope that when I come back, these three Nanyang provinces will no longer be what they are today."

It’s better than before, haha!”

Nodding, Wang Bing also gave him a very positive evaluation of Zhao Bingzhong's thoughts.

"I will definitely live up to the expectations of your Majesty and the court!"

…

"Dear Lord Marquis, I wonder where your army is going this time?"

Looking at the densely packed warships in the port, Francisco and the others, who were originally planning to return home, could not help but look at Wang Bing with anxiety at this moment.

In early March, after more than 20 days of sailing, Wang Bing led the army back to Manila again.

"We have a saying in the Ming Dynasty that 'it is disrespectful to come and not return'! Your Western warships always run to our east. If we don't go to Europa for a walk, wouldn't we be very ignorant of etiquette? Hahahaha!"

Looking at Francisco and the others who looked worried, Wang Bing couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"In addition, I heard that your country is very keen on bullfighting, and I would also like to try it. What kind of confidence does this Spanish 'bull' have? It actually dares to massacre the people of my Ming Dynasty at the door of my Ming Dynasty home!"

Although he always had a 'warm' smile on his face, the words that came out of Wang Bing's mouth made Francesco and the others feel chills in their vests and numb scalps.

"Dear Your Majesty the Marquis, there is a saying in your country that 'it is better to dissolve enemies than to make enemies'. Now that things have happened, can't we just let those unpleasant things go with the wind?"

Although there was little hope, Francisco and the others had no choice but to plead with Wang Bing even if it was just for the chance.

There is no way, with the current strength of the Ming Dynasty naval fleet, let alone the declining Spanish navy, even if the Netherlands and the British who just defeated the Armada are added, there is still no chance of winning.

Therefore, if we can dispel the idea of ​​revenge among the people of the Ming Dynasty, that would of course be the best.

"Haha, please don't destroy your good impression in my mind! Otherwise, in my mind, there will be no good people in Spain... If it really comes to that point, I don't think it will be a good thing for the Spaniards.

It’s not a good thing to be thankful for!”

Following the habits of these Xiyi people, Wang Bing spread his hands, but Wang Bing was helpless and shook his head.

"In addition, I would like to tell you a famous saying from the Han people, 'If you come out to fool around, you will always have to pay back!' The blood of my people of the Ming Dynasty will not be shed in vain. The lives of the 30,000 people of the Ming Dynasty are not the lives of the thousands of people in Luzon.

The Spanish life can pay for it!”

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