Xu Geng and Yi Huan made a statement one after another. In addition, Zhang Peilun, Liu Mingchuan, Li Hongzhang, Zeng Guoquan and Zongli Yamen had previously submitted a call. Emperor Guangxu solemnly proposed it at this time, and it seemed that he was planning to push the Navy Yamen in his heart. In view of the lessons of the failure of the naval battle and the thinking of the emperor, Shiduo, Zhang Zhiwan, Sun Yuwen and others expressed their agreement that the Qing court quickly reached a consensus on the establishment of the navy and the establishment of the naval central organization.

"Okay, since all the families of your family support this proposal, the Military Affairs Office will immediately draw an order." Zai Tian took a brief remark and then said: "Since there was something happening at sea, France has relied on its strong ships and cannons to run rampant. My plans and preparations for the imperial examinations have also opened a shipyard and founded a naval division; but the shipbuilding is not strong, the equipment is not well prepared, the selection of generals is not good, and the fees are not wide. Last year, the legal persons sought provocations and started wars one after another, and the land army won many great victories, and they can still achieve the power of our army. If the navy is effective and supports each other, why should we restrain it everywhere? When this matter is settled, we will punish the past and prevent the future, and we will mainly rely on the great naval division. The shipyard is expanded, the turret is installed, and the firearms are fine. All must be broken and the strength is emphasized."

"The coastal defense aftermath is of great importance, and there must be a strong yamen to unify the plan before and after. From now on, we will prepare the "Prime Minister's Naval Affairs Office", and all the coastal naval affairs will be dispatched. All the coastal naval divisions will be dispatched in a restrained manner. The Grand Secretary Zhili Governor Li Hongzhang and the Governor of Liangjiang Zuo Zongtang will work together. The commander of the Han Army of Zhenghong Banner Shanqing, and the Right Minister of the Ministry of War Zeng Jize will help. He should conduct the establishment and discussion of all matters, and the ministers of the king and others will carefully plan and make a charter, and report to the clarification process."

"I will obey the order!"

After being treated by several princes and the military ministers, Zai Tian said again: "The coastal defense matters are important. Since Prince Chun has taken over the navy's responsibilities, the mission from the Zongli Yamen will be handed over for the time being."

Weng Tonghe's heart moved, and the emperor had indeed had an idea.

"The current negotiations with the British are imminent, and a capable minister is needed to take the matter. I wish Prince Yi, who is loyal, clear and straightforward, mature and mature, and has been involved in the Westernization Affairs for a long time. What do you think?"

As the core important minister of the Qing Dynasty's diplomacy and Westernization, the "Daily Six" was unemployed at home because of the collapse of Beining. It is now re-activated, and it deserves its reputation. Of course, everyone has no objection. Weng Tonghe keenly noticed that Zhang Zhiwan's lips were slightly moved, but in the end he said nothing.

After confirming the candidates for the two core yamen, Zai Tian clapped his hands, "Okay, let's discuss this for now. Prince Chun stays, let's rest for the rest."

“How…”

Shiduo and others hurriedly bowed and said they were leaving, and soon there were only two people left in the hall.

Zai Tian said: "The Sixth Prince was involved in the incident in Tokichi before, and it was somewhat of a loss to him. Now the court is working on people. Since I want to re-activate Prince Gong, I have to make some gestures. Later, I will ask Prince Chun to follow me to set up a trap for Prince Gong's mansion. Let's go and ask Prince Gong to come out again."

Although it was his own son who knocked Yi to the ground with one stick, Yihuan actually admired his sixth brother in his heart. After all, Prince Gong's ability to handle Western affairs was beyond the reach of many officials of the Qing Dynasty. The general among the sluts was one of the best people who could open their eyes to the world. Now that the emperor can let go of his grudges and re-activate Prince Gong, Yihuan was happy for the sixth brother, and also comforted that his son could regain his strong help.

"The emperor is wise. Long live, long live, long live!"

Then, Zai Tian went in and changed into clothes. The king and his minister walked out of the Palace of Heart and walked outside the palace. There was already a four-wheeled carriage ready to be taken out of the Meridian Gate. Zai Tian smiled and said to Prince Chun, "Let me take a look at this Western carriage with me and see if it is more comfortable than our sedan."

Yi Huan received this honor and immediately knelt down and thanked her. Zai Tian stepped forward to hold Yi Huan's arm and said, "Don't be too polite, King Chun. I just happened to get in the car and I still have something to discuss with you."

After being helped by the emperor, Yihuan did not kneel down, but still bowed deeply and said, "I thank you for your kindness!"

Zai Tian smiled slightly and said nothing more. Then he got on the car first. Yi Huan bowed another time, and then got on the car under the service of the eunuch, and carefully sat opposite Zai Tian.

The carriage door was closed, and the emperor shook the reins, and the carriage drove smoothly on the bluestone road. The guards on the side quickly followed, while the eunuchs could only trot and slowly headed towards Prince Gong's mansion.

It seems that every eunuch can't do the job of being a good eunuch. Fortunately, Shichahai is not far away, and Zai Tian still has to talk to King Chun in the car, so the carriage is not moving fast and can barely keep up.

"The coastal defense matter involves a lot, and the first thing is to integrate the foreign naval forces. However, no one in the court can do this except you and King Gong. But King Gong is better at diplomacy and Westernization, so I can only ask King Chun to carry this burden in the coastal defense matter."

Of course, Yihuan understood what Zai Tian said. There are three major navy left in the Qing Dynasty. Although Beiyang is the only one, Zuo Zongtang can subdue Li Hongzhang? But if Beiyang is handed over to Zuo Zongtang, Li Hongzhang can't do it! Apart from these two people, who else can coordinate the two great gods Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang at the same time?

"So what are your plans next?"

Yi Huan thought for a while and said, "At present, the Navy is the dominant Beiyang family. The two ships of Dingzhen arrived soon, and the Beiyang guarded the capital, which is the most important thing. I believe that the Beiyang Navy should still be the core."

Seeing the emperor nodding, Yihuan continued: "Naval construction includes three items: purchasing ships, training and ports. Now, two new giant ships have been added in Beiyang, but only one in Weihai can be stationed. If the two ships fail, the Weihai dock and dock will not be repaired and maintained, and you need to go to Nagasaki, Japan to maintain it. I believe that the most urgent task is to first train the two ships as the core, and at the same time expand the dock dock so that our naval warship can be repaired and maintained at any time."

Zai Tian nodded: "The dock dock does need to be expanded, and it is not enough to protect the Bohai Sea, Weihai, and Is it still insufficient to protect the Bohai Sea. Can King Chun have a goal?"

Yihuan said: "Beiyang planned to build a larger dock base in Lushun, so that the two peninsulas of Liaodong and Shandong can sanitate the Bohai Sea. At the same time, strengthening the Dagu Fort in Tianjin will support three points, which will ensure the capital without worries."

Lushun Port is surrounded by mountains, with Huangjin Mountain in the east and Tiger Neck Peninsula in the west, and there is a narrow waterway connecting with the outer sea. The port is well hidden and windproof. The water in the port is deep and is a natural northern unfreezing port. Since the ninth year of Guangxu, Li Hongzhang has sent personnel to build a port and a dock. The entire port is divided into two ports, east and west. The port is made of stone-built shore walls, and is made of granite strips and stone transported from Changdao, Shandong. It is expected that all of them will be completed and used by the 16th year of Guangxu.

Zai Tian said: "The court not only wants to build a navy, but also needs to add giant ships in the future. The construction of Lushun Port must ensure that it can still accommodate new ships in ten years. The dock and dock must have a capacity of at least 10,000 tons or even 20,000 tons. In addition, the investment will cost at least more than 3 million taels of silver. You must keep a close eye on how to use this money!"

The silver from the court is the emperor's silver, and the emperor's silver is his own bank. Of course, Yihuan will be optimistic and not be greedy for others.

"In addition, the court can also spend 500,000 taels of silver every year to purchase ships. How did King Chun plan to spend it?"

The Qing court can now take out more than 2 million taels of silver for the navy a year. If the officers and soldiers pay and build docks, ports and forts, the maximum is 500,000 taels left. Of course, the financial situation of the court may gradually improve in the future, which is another matter.

Yihuan thought for a while and said, "Ding, the two ships were purchased from Germany, and each ship costs 1.4 million taels of silver. If you want to purchase such giant ships, it will take at least three years to do so. Moreover, the court has now made a decision. It is better to abandon the big ships first and purchase small ships instead, and set up fleets in the imitation of the Thai countries. When the court has sufficient finances, we will purchase new ships."

Yihuan's idea coincided with Zai Tian. "I mean that. At present, the imperial court cannot afford a lot of money for the time being, so it can only abandon large ships and small ships. However, the Jiyuan ship is both a steel-surfaced iron-clad ship, but its displacement is only fixed, and one-third of the town's cost is more than 600,000 taels of silver, which is not cost-effective."

Yihuan asked, "What does the emperor mean?"

"I think it is better to list the conditions for the warships we need to purchase one by one, please design them in England, France, Germany, America, Italy and other countries. Which country designs warships more meet our requirements and have lower cost, we will purchase them from which country."

This method similar to bidding can indeed save as much money as possible while obtaining the most in line with the needs of the country's navy. Yihuan was greatly impressed by hearing this.

Zai Tian followed and said: "Considering that we may have to cooperate with the British in the future, we may have to buy the new ship from the UK in the end. However, it depends on how much King Gong can talk to the British in the future. It is still a bit too early to think about this now."

In the procurement of warships and even naval cooperation, Zai Tian naturally tends to be Britain, the world's largest maritime power, today. This can be seen from his appointment of Zeng Jize as the assistant to the Navy's Office rather than Xu Jingcheng. However, as for whether he can hold the British's thick legs, it is really like what he said just now. Do you want to see Yi? How far can you talk to the British in the future?

After pausing the naval topic, Zai Tian asked casually: "How is the Concubine in the near future?"

Prince Chun Fujin is Zai Tian's biological mother. Unlike Yihuan, who can go to court or go to the palace every day, it is rare for Nara to see her son. However, due to the great defense of the monarch and ministers, Zai Tian could not visit his biological mother every day. He could only briefly understand his mother's situation through Yihuan.

"Thank you for your grace, and Mother is in good health."

Zai Tian nodded and said, "When these things are almost done, I will ask Fujin to come to the palace to live for a while. Concubine Li is old and has no one to talk to. Fujin can accompany her."

Concubine Li was the concubine of Emperor Wen of Xianfeng. Zai Tian brought her out at this time just to find an excuse for her biological mother to enter the palace.

The two of them chatted about family matters in the car. It took not long, and this was the Shichahai.

The eunuch who had long been fast-legged came to inform King Gong. When he learned that the emperor was coming, Yi quickly changed his clothes and went out to greet him. The royal mansion even opened the middle door and poured water on the street. When Zai Tian's carriage stopped in front of the royal mansion, Yi was already bent outside the door and waiting.
Chapter completed!