Chapter 718: The foundation of a nation

Longhougang.
　　 is the first port and the largest port established by Steuben on the main island of the Great Bay Islands.
　　 has an excellent geographical location, located in the abdomen of the crescent-shaped Dawan Island. It can overlook the entire Dawan Island from the geographical position, and it is also a natural haven, enough to fit the entire Third Fleet.
　　 After the establishment of the East China Sea, it was natural to make this the capital of the country.
　　 Compared with normal cities, Longhou Port has obviously developed abnormally.
　　 The overall building here is mainly divided into four parts.
　　 The first part, of course, is the port. The huge port is the root of their roots, whether it is a fleet attack or fishing and hunting.
　　 The second part is a large number of shipyards, which is the basis for them.
The third part is the large tavern. This is the place where most sailors go the first time after landing, and the place where they stay for the longest time. People who have no experience in sailing can hardly imagine the risks involved and long drifting. The emptiness on the endless sea is boring.
　　Many sailors are caught in the habit of alcoholism, and these pubs do not separate their families, and it is normal to come here to be drunk and indulge yourself after landing.
　　 Stubbs, who grew up on a boat since childhood, naturally knew this, and of course he would not let go of the excellent opportunity to control them and recover their wealth by the way.
The fourth part is Steubin’s personal castle palace. This is the most luxurious building complex in Longhougang. It has not been completed until now. Every day, thousands of ragged islanders are lashed out with leather whips. The quarrying of stones and logging have contributed to this magnificent palace.
This castle palace that has seen its outline is very characteristic of the East China Sea. Looking at it from a distance, it is basically a super giant battleship lying on the land. It is similar to the former flagship of the Third Fleet, Dragon Roar. .
　　 Steubin’s palace is located at the highest point, enough to overlook the entire Longhou Port.
"Your Majesty, this is the information from the surroundings in the last month. There were a total of 18 incidents of fugitive slaves. Three of them were collective fugitives. There were as many as eight incidents of attacking villages by indigenous mountain people in the south. According to our intervening The spy reported that the indigenous mountain people and the serfs are showing signs of linking up with the serfs, and they are preparing to take a major action against us on the occasion of this autumn harvest. Although there is no accurate information, this matter has to be prevented. After all, we have been in business for so long. It's not easy to see a little gain." East China Sea Finance Minister Keynes played.
　　 It is one thing for the East China Sea to claim to be the ruler of the East China Sea. It is another thing for the local people to obey their rule.
To date, they have not completed the unification of the main island of the Great Bay Islands. Their main site is the north of the island with many natural deep-water ports, and the south of the island, dominated by mountains and ridges. They are still under the control of the local islanders. Conflicts and riots continue.
Before the East China Sea King Steubin, who was shaking his red wine glass, spoke, Moore, the captain of the East China Sea First Fleet, said disapprovingly: "I said a long time ago, Keynes, you are wasting manpower and material resources. Whatever the need, let’s just go out and grab it. Why bother to farm by ourselves? It’s better now. Our robbed ancestors were robbed of their heads. This is the biggest joke I have ever heard."
Keynes replied with a solemn expression: "Captain Moore, when you ask you to speak, think through your mind. To this day, your thoughts have not been corrected. We are not in the West Sea, but in the East China Sea. We are not anymore. It is the third fleet of the Commons family united fleet, but the East China Sea Fleet of King Stubbs.
　　 We are no longer businessmen, let alone pirates, but the regular national army. All the properties and residents here are our leaders. Who are we going to grab?
　　Management and construction are the foundation of the development and growth of a kingdom. Although this kind of thing is not as easy to see results as looting, it is the most correct path. As long as we stick to it, I believe it will not be long before we can see results. "
"Don't tell me these useless principles, I want to see the results, and only the results." Moore said with disdain, "When you use these principles to rebuke me, first think about what you defended. How did the food and wealth in the national treasury come from? How much of it was planted by you, and how much of it was looted by me leading my brothers out?
　　You are a smart person, this number shouldn't be difficult to calculate, right?
　　 The oil and water of those local and indigenous people has indeed been squeezed out by us in recent years, but there is still a bigger object there. Can you not see it?
　　 Compared with your crappy construction and farming techniques, people are professional.
　　 Look at you. It took four or five years to create a few shabby manor villages. How much land was cultivated?
　　 If you look at the leader of Yongye, the movement made in half a year is bigger than yours.
　　 asked me to say, what people do in this life is destined by nature.
　　 Instead of struggling to do things that don’t yield results, it’s better to do what you do best.
　　 Our autumn harvest is coming soon, which means that the leader of Yongye will arrive soon.
　　 What’s even better is that the autumn harvest season and the rainy season there overlap. Every time at this time, the river there will flood again, and some impassable river sections can accommodate the entry of small warships and warships.
　　 is the best time for us to have a big fight. As long as His Majesty the King grants me the right to dispatch all the fleets, I guarantee that in two months, our granary will be filled with new grain. "
　　 When it comes to the end, Moore is impassioned, just barely patting his chest to make sure.
　　 Obviously, this is not a temporary intention, but has been planning for this matter for a long time, and now it is just taking the opportunity to throw it out.
"Short-sighted short-sighted person." Keynes angrily rebuked, "How can the long-term stability of a country be measured by immediate benefits? After repeated counts of all the territories, half of them live entirely on looting? The captain of the fleet. Seeing victory, but not seeing the risk of failure in plundering. Can you succeed once and succeed twice. Can you guarantee success every time? As long as you fail once, the entire country will face the risk of subversion and build a Only by stabilizing the internal environment and basically achieving self-sufficiency can we face various risks."
"Risk? What risk can there be?" Moore seemed to hear a huge joke, "As long as we guard the safe passage in the South China Sea, and prevent the fleet of wolves like jackals from breaking in, we are in the East China Sea. It is invincible in the East China Sea.
　　The sea under the command of the Yongye Army, we have already explored almost, back and forth, that is the few warships, and some of them were obtained from us.
　　 At that time, as long as we put on a posture of aggressive invasion outside Jiangmen Port, we will be able to contain their main forces, and then send more fleets to invade by multiple lines. I don't believe it. How do they defend such a huge site?
　　 At that time, there is no risk of failure. There is only a big gain and a small gain. Whether it is a big gain or a small gain, the initiative is still not in them. It depends on how many books your Majesty is willing to give. "
"You are preparing to start a full-scale war with the Yongye army leader." Keynes's face was a bit ugly. "We have been operating here for a short time, and our heels have not yet been fully stabilized. If anything goes wrong, all opposition forces will We will be in danger if it emerges. I think it is the most urgent task to eliminate those who resist."
"I have just said that there are only big gains and small gains in this matter. How can there be any risks?" Moore sneered. "At best, they can drive us out of the Donau Plain and to the sea. Can’t chase us down? I would rather they do it. If they can put all their warships in a pot, then the entire Donau Plain will be let in and out of us to dominate. Don’t you want to be on that much larger land? Farming?"
"As long as there is a war, there is a risk of losing. Don’t forget that we have already suffered a loss in the leader of the Eternal Night Army. Last time, we assumed that they had no resistance against our fleet. Well? Even our flagship Dragon Roar has been left there. How do you ensure that the Yongye Army has not developed other new weapons in these years?" Keynes retorted unwillingly.
　　 "Enough." Steubin threw the wine glass in his hand heavily at Keynes's feet, his face as black as the bottom of the pot.
　　 Keynes screamed awful. He just tried to refute Moore, and he uncovered the biggest scar of his King.
　　 If anyone mentions this matter in ordinary times, he will be slashed by the furious Steubin.
　　 Steubin’s eyes were full of bloodshot eyes, and he became a bit white and plump with big hands, involuntarily touching the sword he was wearing.
　　 "Father calm down." On one side, Leiden hurriedly took a step forward, pressing Steubin's hand tightly, "Chairman Keynes is just discussing matters, there should be no disrespect and malice. I believe my father must know this."
Steubin drew a harder, but failed to pull out the sword. The relatively comfortable living environment in the East China Sea made this blood shark relax a lot, not only the skin was fairer, but his personal strength had not improved much in recent years. The young and strong son is a little weak.
　　 This undoubtedly further stirred up the anger in his heart, and shouted angrily: "Let go."
　　 "Father." Leiden also realized that his actions were too reckless, and hurriedly let go.
　　 "The minister is guilty, please punish your majesty." Keynes had already reacted at this time, and took the initiative to kneel to plead guilty, without explaining anything at all.
　　 This kind of thing, the more explained, the more unclear it is.
"I'm waiting for the sake of my father. I don't have any other intentions. Please see your Majesty." Moore can't wait. Steuben chopped Keynes with a single knife, so that he is missing a competitor, but this kind of dirty mind can't behave that way. Obviously, at least Steuben hadn't been faint to that point.
　　 "Father." Leiden reminded again in a low voice.
　　 The sword was half drawn by Steubin, and he froze in place. He couldn't just cut off his chancellor just because of Keynes's disapproval?
　　 East China Sea, the most indispensable is the brave generals like Moore.
　　 But there are really few people who are good at construction and financial management like Keynes.
Especially after the establishment of the East China Sea, and after they stabilized, Steuben became more dependent on Keynes, because he had clearly felt that the current ruling model was more and more different from the original one, relying only on what Moore said. There is no way to solve all the problems.
　　 Just like what Keynes said just now, now that the entire East China Sea is under their rule, how can there be any reason to plunder your own people?
　　 That is definitely short-sighted behavior, letting them pay taxes and pay tribute is king.
"Huh..." Steuben was like an angry beast, spouting rough, stubborn anger in his heart, but he couldn't vent it, and finally pushed the saber back and waved his hand heavily. "Get up all, Keynes is not guilty. He is right. It was my carelessness to break the Dragon Roar in the small ditch of the Donau River. I will correct my mistakes, Moore, and prepare for the war. , This time I will personally set off to smash the leader of the Yongye Army and force them to return the Dragon Roar to us."
　　 "Your Majesty!" Keynes.
　　 "Father!" Leiden.
"Needless to say, I know what I'm doing." Steubin snorted, "I'm not so drunk yet, Keynes, I very much agree with you. For a kingdom, a real kingdom Management and construction are indispensable. A kingdom can only be called its own kingdom if it belongs to its own people and taxes.
It is precisely because I agree with your point of view that I will order you to be my chancellor of the exchequer. Over the years, I have been watching what you have done. You have done a good job, at least better than what a fool like Moore. .
　　 Until now, he still considers himself a bandit, not the first general of the East China Sea.
　　 We were born as pirates before, which doesn't mean we will be pirates all our lives.
We are different from the territories above the Yongye Army leader. They started with this, especially the Yongye Army leader. They can’t be measured by the territories we knew before. It’s not unusual for us to build faster than us, but don’t be discouraged. , Even if we take some detours, we will eventually get back on track. "
　　 "Your Majesty is wise." Keynes praised loudly, feeling a bit touched in his heart. Yes, King Stupin had been silently supporting him. Without his support, he would have not even achieved this point today.
"The mountain people in the south are indeed a small trouble. Why don't I want to clean them all? It's just that our jirou is a good player on the water, and it’s hard to play out in the mountains. Strength.
　　Not to mention ~EbookFREE.me~ We are outsiders. The local indigenous people believe that our main force must not be severely hit, otherwise even those who take refuge in us may betray us again.
　　 This matter needs to be managed slowly, just like your farming. Only when you dig deep into it and let some local people use it for us, we will organize them into a large army and encircle them. "
Steuben is far more wise than he has shown, able to command a huge fleet and set up his own excess. What he relies on is not as simple as blood and bravery. Behind his brutality is his own cunning and overall view. Of course, we can't let them destroy, we must make them pay a heavy price, Leiden."
　　 "Yes." Leiden, the prince of the East China Sea, hurriedly stepped forward.
"This matter is left to the new army you are forming. All the fugitive slaves and their families will be hanged in public, and all the slaves who are suspected of linking to the southern mountain people will be executed. I want them to be executed. I know, Stupin cannot easily betray." Stupin's face is full of coldness.
"Father." A hesitation flashed across Leiden's face, "Executing the fugitive slaves and warning other slaves. I have no objection. If their family members are also included, is it too and easy to arouse greater resistance. , Is not conducive to the stability of our governance."
Steuben stared at Leiden coldly, staring at him a little uncomfortably before nodding and saying: "Very good, very good, very good, this matter, I think about it, this matter, You can’t let your new army do it. Keynes should leave it to you. I will send you a team of elites."