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Chapter 1375 Feeding a tiger with one¡¯s body

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    The main purpose of Zhao Hao's rush to capture Ryukyu is to set up a military base.

    The strength of each country in the Age of Discovery was determined by, first, whose ships had stronger ships and better artillery; second, who had more overseas military bases and whose bases were more complete.

    Whether it is Portugal and Spain now, or the United Kingdom and the Netherlands that are about to replace them, they all attach great importance to the construction of naval bases and logistics facilities such as medical and catering.

    Especially in the later days of Dayang, every time they conquered an area, they would carefully select the site and build a naval base at all costs.  There must be a dry dock in the base to ensure that wooden warships can be docked overseas for regular repairs.  There should also be military supplies warehouses and ammunition depots to replenish lost supplies and ammunition in a timely manner.  Hospitals are also essential so that the sick and injured can be treated.

    In the core base there will also be an ordnance factory that produces and repairs guns for the region.  A sanatorium for weary sailors to rest and recuperate.

    ¡°In addition, they will also build food processing plants.  Process large quantities of animals and grain into bacon, hard bread and beer, and send them to large warehouses everywhere to provide supplies to the fleet at any time.

    This is not because the Great Empire has a humane spirit and loves its soldiers like sons.  How could a pirate slave owner be humane?  They actually see sailors as expendable items.  But even if it is a consumable product, if you don't have enough food all day long, don't get enough rest, and have nowhere to relieve stress, your combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced.

    Other countries did not think as carefully as Da Ying. Perhaps this was also an important reason why Da Ying finally won the Age of Discovery.

    Mr. Zhao felt his way across the river, so he naturally regarded the construction of the naval base as a top priority.

    Ryukyu is the most suitable place for a military base.  Four hundred years later, the U.S. imperialists turned the entire Ryukyu Islands into unsinkable aircraft carriers

    Even at this time, Ryukyu's compliance, prosperity and geographical location make it the best choice as a rear base for the Coast Guard fleet when it goes south to fight.

    Further south, it is difficult to find such a safe, prosperous, and unobtrusive port to provide logistical support for a huge fleet.

    Taiwan is not eye-catching, but it has nothing to offer. It can only serve as an advance base at best.

    As for Chaozhou, of course there are better conditions, but with such a huge fleet anchored under the eyes of the imperial court, do you want to die? Do you want to die? Or do you want to die?

    So Ryukyu is the most suitable.

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    From the map, there are three parallel rivers flowing into the sea west of Shuri Castle.

    The southernmost one is the Naha River, also called Anshi River. It is the largest and widest river. This is usually where people refer to Naha Port.

    But in Zhongshan Kingdom, people actually call it Naha Pier.

    The river in the middle is called Anli River, and there is also a wharf at the mouth of the sea called Bobutou.

    The northernmost river is called Anxiechuan, and there is also a wharf at the mouth of the sea, called Anxie Pier.

    The sum of these three ports is Naha Port in a broad sense.

    The Naha River and Ansato River are less than four miles apart, and the Ansato River and Ansei River are only four miles apart. There are three terminals with overlapping functions in such a short distance. It is obviously not because the port is too busy.

    In fact, the seven-mile-long north bank of Naha Port alone is enough for the entire Ryukyu Islands, and even the south bank is not used.  Normally, why open two more terminals?  It is a waste of manpower and material resources, increases the difficulty of management, and is not conducive to the formation of a port economy.

    When Zhao Hao raised his question to the Zheng family and his son, Zheng Zhaozuo told him with a wry smile, wasn't it because those Ryukyu princes were jealous?

    The Kume clan controls the commercial taxation of Naha Port and has always been rich in wealth.  They couldn't get involved, so they encouraged the king to open another berth in Anli River. In name, it was dedicated to serving the royal family, but in fact, they just wanted to get a piece of the pie.

    As for Anxie Pier, it is even worse.  That was because the pro-Japanese faction could not resist the temptation to trade with Japan, and they persuaded King Zhongshan to agree to open a wharf in the Anxie River in the north so that they could trade with Japanese ships alone.

    Of these three piers, Naha pier naturally has the best conditions.  But choosing this place will seriously affect Ryukyu's trade and economy.  Both Bo Pitou and Anxie Pit are too small to bear the heavy responsibility of being the main commercial port.

    ?????????????????????????????????????????? The boat traffic on the Naha River is too busy, and there is a great safety risk when the fleet is parked here.  If the opponent takes advantage of the favorable wind direction on a certain day and sets the ship on fire to launch a fire attack, the fleet will suffer heavy losses.

    So after much deliberation, Zhao Hao decided to place the base at the farthest Anxie Pier, so that the security work would be much simpler.  Moreover, keeping a distance from the bustling Naha Port is also necessary to maintain military discipline.

    You must know that in this kind of international port where merchants, sailors, and pirates gather, the gambling, sex, and entertainment industries are extremely developed.  Otherwise Mr. Zhao wouldn¡¯t have??I just want you to hide out too!  "

    "I am the Lord Wen De, and I cannot leave" Mei Nan said hurriedly, but was speechless.  If she stays here, she will not solve the problem at all, but will only encourage Brother Qi's ambition.

    If he disappears suddenly, Seventh Brother will no longer be able to covet the throne.  No one can become this king without hearing the recognition of the great king in the name of the king's hand rubbing the gods!

    "But, he can use my death as an excuse to choose another Lord Wen De." Mei Nan thought of a possibility.

    "If you leave with a legitimate reason, how can everyone know that you are still alive?" Mei Nan asked.

    "Then there's no chance for him." Mei Nan thought about it and then worried: "But if I'm not here, what will happen to my nephew's safety?"

    "This is your legitimate reason." Lin Feng smiled slyly: "You are taking your nephew to visit the king, who dares to stop you?"

    "Zheng's family has always been solely responsible for the tribute group. Since he has colluded with Seventh Brother, he will never let me board the ship. The Han people are eloquent and have many reasons to stop me. Not to mention bringing my nephew with me." Mei Nan  said in frustration.

    "Idiot, who said you want to find a tribute group?" Lin Feng patted her on the head and said: "There is a fleet in Naha Port that is more powerful than the tribute group. You can go to the Ming Dynasty without any documents!"

    "Are you talking about the devil surnamed Zhao?" Mei Nan trembled when he heard this, and his face turned pale with fright. "Could it be that the goddess wants me to feed tigers with my body?" (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel  .com
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