Reborn in the Water Margin as emperor, built tanks to level the world

Zhong Shidao slowly shook his head thoughtfully:

"The official family, Wei Chen believes that we should neither fight against the stronger nor the weaker ones, but should fight against the geographical ones that pose a serious threat to our country."

As soon as Zhong Shidao said this, not only Zhao Ji's face showed a look of confusion, but the civil and military officials in the court were also confused as to what he meant.

It wasn't until Zhong Shidao took a battle map from his general that he slowly explained what he meant:

"Officials, colleagues, please look at this picture."

"The Kingdom of Jin, Goguryeo and other places are all located in the northern part of our dynasty."

"As for Tian Hu, Wang Qing and other bandit forces, they are located in the far west of our country."

"Only the land of Japan is located right near the east side of our direction."

"And all along, almost most of our country's defense posture is built in the north, south, and west."

"As for the east, it is close to the sea, so the defense facilities deployed are extremely limited."

"Just imagine, what if we lead our army first to attack Tian Hu, Wang Qing and other places?"

"Maybe in the short term, it might be okay."

"If the war continues for a long time, no one can guarantee whether the Japanese country located to the east of us will take advantage of the anxious moment of the war to suddenly send hundreds of large ships loaded with soldiers directly to the front of our capital. Come from behind."

"After all, the defense facilities there are the least, and the route of advance is also the shortest."

"If that Japanese country really does this, we will be attacked from both sides by then."

"So from Wei Chen's point of view, if we want to confront several enemy forces head-on."

"Then we should destroy the Japanese country first to avoid future troubles!"

"Because only in this way can we, the Song Dynasty, have no worries and wholeheartedly attack other forces entrenched in the country."

"Furthermore, according to my previous observation, Japan's combat strength is not very strong."

"If I send my troops with all my strength and use the power of those steel chariots."

"I believe that in less than a month, we will be able to conquer the entire Japan and even the surrounding islands!"

Zhao Ji nodded slightly and couldn't help but agree with Zhong Shidao's words in his heart.

But immediately, another question came to his mind:

"Old General Zhong, there is such a problem, I wonder if you have thought about it."

"That is, if we want to transport our steel chariots to Japan."

"Then we will definitely need a batch of huge ships here that can carry those steel chariots."

"After all, the weight of those steel chariots is extremely heavy."

"If we just rely on ordinary wooden ships to transport it, I'm afraid it won't work at all."

Master Zhong nodded thoughtfully:

"What the officials say is true."

"Although now, our Song Dynasty does have a large-scale maritime defense force."

"But according to Wei Chen's observation, there is not even a single warship capable of shouldering such an important task."

"So Wei Chen suggested that if the current situation permits, officials should immediately issue an order to build a large number of warships."

"First, it is used to carry those steel chariots."

"As for the second one, it can also greatly enhance the coastal defense power of our Great Song Dynasty."

"It's just that this move will inevitably consume a lot of money in the national treasury. I hope the officials will consider it as appropriate."

Zhao Ji gently tapped the dragon case with his fingers, a serious look on his face.

But he didn’t dwell on this issue for long:

"As for the issue of silver, Zhong Aiqing doesn't need to worry too much."

"After all, before this, our Song Dynasty court had already copied a large amount of silver from the mansions of Tong Guan, Gao Qiu, Yang Jian, Cai Jing and other traitorous officials."

"In my opinion, as long as a small part of those silver coins are taken out, it will be enough for our Song Dynasty to build a powerful maritime fleet."

"At the moment, one thing that needs to be discussed by the civil and military forces of Manchuria and North Korea is what kind of ship type can meet our operational needs?"

After hearing this, Zhong Shidao also showed a cautious look on his face.

He frowned and stood there thinking for a long time, but he couldn't come up with a good idea.

Except for Zhongshi Dao, the other civil and military ministers present did not know much about the naval battle.

So at this time, in the huge Jinluan Hall, there was a very rare silence for a long time.

Just when Zhao Ji was helpless and wanted to discuss this issue another day.

But suddenly, an unusually loud voice came from Zhongshi Road:

"Officials, colleagues, maybe..."

"Perhaps that big sea loach ship can handle such an important task."

When Zhao Ji and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty suddenly heard this voice, they all immediately followed it.

But at this time, Master Zhongdao had an extremely excited expression on his face.

His eyes were flashing with warm colors that he had not seen for a long time.

At this time, all the eyes of civil and military officials in the court were focused on him.

So the teacher's teachings were no longer delayed, and he explained to everyone present first, what exactly is the so-called loach boat?

"For the record, although I have been fighting on the battlefield for most of my life, I am not very proficient in water warfare."

"In that case, let alone building a big ship."

"But in his early years, Wei Chen also got to know many strange people."

"And among those strange people, there happened to be a general who was quite good at building ships."

"I think back then, when the general was chatting with Wei Chen, he also mentioned that big loach boat to Wei Chen."

"Wei Chen vaguely remembers that not only are the large loach boats extremely durable in workmanship, but they can also be operated in rivers, lakes, or seas."

"The more workers each loach boat carries, the faster it can travel."

"Not only is the hull strong, but it is also extremely light when walking in the water."

"You can also use its strong bow to ram enemy ships. It's really easy to use."

"I think back then, that military lieutenant colonel was never reused by the imperial court precisely because our dynasty had not fought naval wars with other countries for many years."

"At that time, Wei Chen was quite helpless about the general's situation."

"But when I think about it today, I just need him for the matter in front of me!"

"But I don't know what the official means..."

As soon as Zhong Shidao finished speaking, Zhao Ji picked up the conversation:

"What else can I do here?"

"As long as you, Ai Qian Zhong, can find the commander you say can build a large loach ship as soon as possible, then recruit him as soon as possible."

"As soon as possible, let him work with the Ministry of Industry to build dozens of large loach ships for our Song Dynasty."