Bo Jinchen's words moved the hearts of all the ministers. The Liberia region has been completely brought under the control of the empire. However, this is only a superficial phenomenon. The situation has not really been brought under control. The undercurrent of resistance to the imperial rule is still surging secretly. In all directions, except for the conservative nobles who have always cherished their motherland and the nobles who have lost their interests in this regime change, the most dangerous thing is the military class who are gradually being demobilized. Although the empire adopted various strategies and measures to resolve their inner resentment before demobilizing these troops, and even allocated a large amount of funds from the empire's finances to pay for their demobilization costs, for them, they lost their honor and lost their They have lost their occupation to make a living, the goal they strive for, and the basis for survival. It is not enough to make up for it with money. They need a goal to live in peace, and for the empire, it is necessary to It is obviously impossible for them to become the Imperial Army again. For such a force to transform into the Imperial Army, the threat to the Empire is too great.
The Dodon Legion has played a huge role as an important auxiliary force stationed in Japan. In addition to the Imperial Ninth Legion serving as the emergency response team, the daily suppression and handling of the Japanese army are mainly handed over to the Dodon Legion. This makes Doton The Don army finally got a chance to wash away their shame on the Crescent Peninsula on the Japanese land. Even the Marine Corps was happy to let the Doton Army complete some tasks that should have been performed by the Marine Corps. Bo Jinchen was inspired by this to recruit the demobilized armies from Heathrow and Kaman, and select some officers who were willing to be loyal to the empire for reorganization. Let them go on an expedition to the New World and cooperate with the Empire's Marine Division currently stationed there and the Imperial Army that is about to leave to perform the task of defending and developing the Empire's territory. This will kill two birds with one stone, why not
"Well, Jin Chen's suggestion is very valuable. I agree, and the Privy Council will send someone to handle it immediately!" Wu Feng, who understood this point, was quite straightforward. The New World will become more and more important to the empire, especially the rich resources there are like a cornucopia for the empire. And with the sharp increase in the number of immigrants, sooner or later it will become a potentially huge market for the development of the empire's industry and commerce. , strengthening and expanding the empire's territory and interests in the New World is firmly supported by everyone, and it is even more eager as the emperor. "But I want to remind you that the empire must maintain absolute control over this army, otherwise I would rather not have this army! Both the Imperial Security Bureau and the intelligence department will be involved in the selection of officers to ensure that they must be absolutely loyal to the empire, and as for their abilities, You can put it as a second consideration. Never allow people with evil intentions to infiltrate the army!"
After weighing the meaning of Wu Feng's words, Bo Jinchen nodded and said, "Then what plans does Your Majesty have for the equipment of this army?"
"Well, Jin Chen, what's your opinion?" Wu Feng asked.
"What I mean is that the current military industrial enterprises' production tasks of firecrackers and thunderbolts are already very tight. It is impossible to produce enough firecrackers and thunderbolts for this army in a short period of time. It is better to follow the tradition first. The configuration of weapons and equipment is barely passable as an auxiliary force. We will gradually change the equipment according to the actual situation after the new continent."
Bo Jinchendi's words deeply touched Wu Feng's mind. It is definitely impossible for such an army to master advanced weapons now. Even in the New World, this issue can only be considered step by step based on their actual performance, otherwise once the gun is pointed If it were reversed, it would be a big joke.
"Well, let's follow this principle. It's not that we don't trust the Liberians, but we must ensure that we have control over this team. Fortunately, as long as they enter the New World, they are not afraid of having different intentions. An army without logistical support It's impossible." Wu Feng nodded in agreement, "This matter is settled. My dear friends, is there anything else you need to report?"
"Your Majesty, Navy Commander Lei Cangpu has something to say!" Lei Cangpu can be said to be the busiest official in recent times, with the continuous adjustment of the direction of the emperor's affairs. The importance of the navy has become increasingly prominent. During the conquest of Japan, the newly equipped Atlantic Fleet and the Atlantic Fleet jointly defeated the Japanese fleet and completely cleared the empire's obstacles in the Atlantic Ocean. For this reason, the navy's top brass He was also proud that the navy, which had always been regarded as a weak point, had finally begun to embark on the road to strength. Lei Cangpu was also very proud.
However, Lei Cangpu also knew that it was not enough for the navy to dominate the Eastern Continent. The Milan Navy, Mahad and Andako Navy were all following the Imperial Navy in carrying out large-scale upgrades. Although the Three Kingdoms Alliance was an ally of the Empire, It will not pose a substantial threat to the empire, but Lei Cangpu knows that the current level of the imperial navy is far from enough to defend the empire's interests in the New World or even have a voice in line with the empire's status in the Baltic Sea and Aegean Sea. There is a considerable gap between them and the traditional naval powers such as the Kingdom of Leeds, the Famini Empire and the Kingdom of Barotse. The establishment of the West Sea Fleet has just begun, but judging from the vision of His Majesty the Emperor and the Privy Council, the construction of the West Sea Fleet cannot stop, but the importance of the New World is increasing day by day, and the competition for the New World by the powers of the Western Continent is becoming increasingly fierce, and To better defend the interests of the empire in the New World, it is urgent to establish a new fleet. Otherwise, when the navy is really needed, the imperial navy is not fully prepared, and that is the responsibility of the imperial navy.
"Speak!" Wu Feng knew that the navy had always been the focus of the empire, and now it had become a headache for the empire's finance department. The huge investment had led Finance Minister Tian Yi to ask him several times to consider slowing down the pace of naval construction.
"I sincerely ask your Majesty to agree to form a Latin Ocean fleet to ensure that the empire's interests in the New World are consolidated." Lei Cangpu's words were concise and concise, but it was a blockbuster.
"Oh? Cangpu, how is the progress of the establishment of the West Sea Fleet?" Wu Feng glanced at the persistent Navy Commander-in-Chief with a half-smile. He has become a nightmare for the Imperial Finance Minister, and is always pestering the Imperial Finance Ministry to increase the number of ships. With the huge allocation of funds, the dignitaries of the Ministry of Finance avoided him like the god of plague when they saw him.
"Back to Your Majesty, everything is progressing according to the schedule. If Mr. Tian can get the people below to allocate more money, then I believe the construction speed of the West Sea Fleet can be accelerated." Lei Cangpu certainly understood the implication of His Majesty the Emperor's words, but he also considered Don't eat so much anymore. Only if you are thick-skinned can you eat enough.
"Hey, Cangpu, your mouth is too big. The Ministry of Finance is not just for your navy and family. It has to ensure the operation of the entire empire. Do you know how much your navy and your family have eaten up the empire's finances? Foundation?" Wu Feng snorted and said angrily.
"But Your Majesty, as you said before, naval construction is a top priority and must be ensured as a priority." Lei Cangpu argued.
"Isn't there a priority guarantee? Your navy is changing equipment faster than the army. The army generals have their opinions. The Privy Council knows that they are pretending to be deaf and mute and put all the blame on me. I am already biased enough. "Wufeng glanced at the two Privy Council envoys who lowered their heads and pretended not to hear, and said calmly.
"The foundation of the navy is too poor. If we want to build one, we must build the first-class one on the mainland. This is also a necessity. I believe the army can understand." Lei Cangpu responded without blushing: "I also know that the empire's finances are not rich now. Maybe it will Some people say that I am pushing my limit. The West Sea Fleet is still under construction, and now I want to propose the establishment of a Latin Ocean Fleet. This is too much appetite. But what I want to say is that in order to protect the interests of the empire, naval construction needs to be further intensified and accelerated. schedule."
Looking at the other party's appearance, he would not give up until he achieved his goal. This was obviously secretly supported by Ling Tianfang and Bo Jinchen. The two did not want to conflict with Xiao Tang and Su Qin, so they took Lei Cangpu away. The cannon barrel was rolled out to serve as a gun. Of course Lei Cangpu did his part, but Lei Cangpu's words were not unreasonable. If the interests of the New World were to be fully protected, a fleet must be built, and the powers of the Western Continent had geographical advantages. Under such circumstances, the construction of a naval base in the New World has begun. This news has reached Wu Feng’s ears. The empire’s homeland is far away from the New World, and the relatively nearby West Sea Fleet is still under construction. In this case, the New World has established an independent The fleet is also imperative, but this requires a large financial expenditure.
"Well, the interest you raised in the New World that needs to be defended is a big topic, and it sounds reasonable. However, this year, a series of large-scale projects to improve people's livelihood in the empire have been fully launched. The investment is quite large. Can the empire's finances support it now?" Wu Feng threw the topic to the two Prime Ministers and the Minister of Finance in the Government Affairs Council.
Before the two prime ministers could speak to each other, Finance Minister Tian Yi came out with a grimace and said: "Your Majesty, the imperial fiscal expenditures this year are too large. Several projects of the Government Affairs Council related to the national economy and people's livelihood have seriously overrun. There will definitely be a huge deficit at the end of the year. Really. We can no longer afford such a large expenditure, and now the imperial finances are demolishing the east wall to pay for the west wall, so please be aware of this, Your Majesty."
The atmosphere in the palace became a little tense. The Minister of Finance’s words undoubtedly clearly rejected the military’s proposal of Jiangshan Beauty—Part 3, Chapter 3, Section 21, Latin Ocean Fleet.
, everyone knows that behind Lei Cangpu are Ling Tianfang and Bo Jinchen, but Finance Minister Tian Yi is also a smooth person. If the finances cannot bear it, he will never reject the military's request so openly. .