Add Bookmark | Recommend this book | Back to the book page | My bookshelf | Mobile Reading

Free Web Novel,Novel online - All in hlnovel.com -> Wuxia -> Taoist Laws

Chapter 1398 After the War

Previous page        Return to Catalog        Next page

    Based on the principle of "frankness and openness" proposed by Zhao Ran, major journals published the full text of the battle report that was personally reviewed and approved by the joint meeting, describing the cause, process, and results of the war in objective words as much as possible.

    In addition to battle reports, various periodicals also distributed "exclusive reports". These reports were more intensely exaggerated. For example, "Junshan Notes" mainly exposed the evil deeds of pirates, and included all the stories in Dongzhong.  It reveals the brutality of the pirates in the Clam Harbor robbery incident, and criticizes the cunning of the pirates in the naval battle who did not hesitate to use themselves as bait to lure the inspection fleet into an ambush circle.

    "Inside and Out of the Imperial City" strives to create a heroic image of Li Dayin, focusing on intercepting Li Dayin's deeds of giving up hope of breaking out after being surrounded and voluntarily staying behind to make a detailed report.

    "Dragon Tiger Mountain" reports the heroic images of heroes who fought at sea and were not afraid of death through the voices of survivors.

    "New Theory of Lingbao" focuses on Zhou Keli and Ling Congyun, telling how many comrades they rescued after the war.

    As soon as these reports came out, they immediately caused a huge shock. The entire Ming Dynasty was talking about this naval battle that took place deep in the distant sea.

    There are those who are frustrated, there are those who are angry, there are those who are disappointed, and there are even more those who demand severe punishment for the pirates.  In the pavilions, in the jungles of Shifang, in the court hall, and in the market place, everyone was discussing this defeat.

    At Zhao Ran¡¯s request, members of the joint meeting appeared everywhere to explain various questions.

    Zhao Ran appeared in the training ball competition and presided over a collective moment of silence before the game. Later, he held a grand fasting ceremony for the fallen Badu at Wenchang Temple; Lu Xixing led the students of the captain's monk training class to hold a water ceremony on the river.  Actual combat drills; Ninth Girl delivered a highly inflammatory speech on behalf of Taoism in the court meeting; Wei Chaozong, Tang Yaozu and even Lu Yuanyuan also attended in front of the public, doing a lot of explanation and agitation work.

    At the end of May, Zhao Ran allocated the first pension for those killed in the battle from Jimingguan's accounts, and distributed pension money to the monks, sailors, sergeant sects, and families whose bodies had been found or whose deaths were confirmed. A total of more than 30,000 taels were allocated;  A total of more than 40,000 taels were allocated to the combatants who were seriously injured, disabled and lost the ability to fight.

    After allocating the money, Zhao Ran showed his hands to Rong Niang: "There is no money now."

    Rong Niang said: "Didn't you say that you confiscated 1.2 million from the Shangsan Palace before? It's only been two years and it's all spent? You haven't paid back the 500,000 you borrowed from Four Seasons Bank!"

    Zhao Ran explained: "There are still 400,000 yuan left, but this money cannot be touched arbitrarily. This is the basis for maintaining the continuation of the joint meeting."

    Rong Niang said: "Spending eight hundred thousand in two years is also an exaggeration, right?"

    Zhao Ran said helplessly: "The naval battle is too expensive. The defeat of the inspection fleet cost me nearly two hundred thousand taels. There will be more wars in the future. I don't know how much money will be spent to fill the holes."

    Rong Niang asked: "What should we do? How about borrowing some money from the Four Seasons Bank in the name of Cock Cing Temple? Or simply withdrawing the 600,000 in cash from the Baochao Department?"

    Zhao Ran said: "That amount of money cannot be touched. If you really want to raise it, the credit of the small banknote will be ruined and it will become another kind of treasure. My idea is"

    Before he finished speaking, Suchuan Yao quickly appeared in front of Jingyang Tower: "Teacher, someone from Maoshan is here."

    Zhao Ran asked: "Who is it?"

    Suchuan¡¯s medicine says: ¡°Sima gets rich.¡±

    Zhao Ran frowned: "What's he doing here? He's missing!"

    Su Chuanyao reminded: "He came with the name card of Master Dead Horse and wanted to see the teacher."

    Zhao Ran thought for a moment and said, "Take him to my study."

    Rong Niang said: "Why don't you want to see him? In fact, Senior Brother Sima is not a bad person, he is just a little arrogant."

    Zhao Ran replied: "It has nothing to do with him personally. This time I went to Lushan to be questioned. All the other true masters were easy to talk about. Only Sima Tianshi was yin and yang. He also wanted to hold Li Dayin accountable who appointed him. He also said that he hoped that the joint meeting would have contact with the pirates.  Be flexible.¡±

    Rong Niang frowned: "What do you mean by being more flexible?"

    Zhao Ran said helplessly: "He is advising us both inside and outside the words to know how to keep things quiet. He also said that the energy of Taoism is in the Western Buddhist Kingdom, so we should not stir up chaos in the East China Sea."

    Rong Niang said angrily: "My father said a long time ago that Master Sima lacks a long-term vision. If he concentrates on practice, he can become a great scholar in Maoshan. If he goes to Mount Lu, he can become a layman. It is true."

    Zhao Ran nodded: "These words deeply touched my heart. I will look for an opportunity to have a wine chat with Lao Taishan later."

    In the study, Zhao Ran met Sima Zhifu, a third-generation disciple of Maoshan Yuanfu Wanning Palace who had also met Zhao Ran before.There have been more than one encounter, but there has never been a truly meaningful conversation.

    In Zhao Ran's eyes, Sima Zhifu has all the shortcomings of "Second Generation Xiu" and "Third Generation Xiu", but so far he has not found the advantages that he should have.

    After the meeting, Sima Zhifu gave a high-level speech about the disastrous defeat of the naval battle, and then changed the subject and advised Zhao Ran to talk to the island owner alliance as soon as possible.

    "Among their requests, there are actually three points that can be discussed. Why did Zhiran turn them away?"

    "Appreciate further details."

    "First, consecrating monks to Donghai monks is the easiest thing for our Taoist sect to do. Why can't we talk about it?"

    "What about the second one?"

    "Secondly, I think it is not a bad idea to concentrate maritime trade in a few ports. In this way, wouldn't it be easier to control? Thirdly, regarding the construction of a pavilion in the East China Sea, this is a good thing. It does not cost a single soldier.  Death, the vast land of the East China Sea is all owned by the Taoist sect! Isn¡¯t it a hundred times better than consuming the people¡¯s wealth and cultivation resources in war? Doesn¡¯t Zhiran not know that even though a country is big, if it is warlike, it will perish?¡±

    Zhao Ran asked: "Is this your suggestion or that of Master Yunqing?"

    ¡°My grandfather and I both thought so.¡±

    "Well, I can solemnly answer Tianshi Yunqing. Firstly, no matter who is given the gift, the recipient should be a person who admires the Taoist sect, otherwise he is no different from being an enemy. Secondly, where are the places allowed to carry out maritime activities?  Trade is the main power of our Dao Sect and our Ming Dynasty, and it is definitely not a bargaining chip that can be used for negotiation. Thirdly, whether to build a pavilion in the East China Sea and who can preside over the East China Sea Pavilion are matters that can only be decided by Zhenshitang.  The joint meeting can be discussed, let alone others setting up French crossbows and heavy cannons. Do you remember it? If you remember it, please go back and tell Tianshi Yunqing that if you don't defeat the pirates, these terms will always be on the  In the table, let them eat ashes!¡±

    Sima Zhifu was unhappy: "Why are you so persistent? You said to defeat the pirates, what are you going to do? There are no ships, how can we fight? Do you want the Lianxu monk to personally take action for your rashness and selfishness? How many people will you kill? Where?  How dare a refiner come forward in person? Aren't you afraid that you can't eliminate the cause and effect?"

    If you like Taoist Law, please collect it: Taoist Law is updated the fastest.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report