Collusion between officials and merchants is a major taboo, and collusion between officials and bandits is no different from treason in Kangxi's eyes.

This matter cannot be resolved peacefully.

Emperor Kangxi knew about the pirates. If an emperor didn't know about this, he would be finished. But knowing was one thing, he didn't know that the pirates might be colluding with court officials to make money stained with blood.

Now that the imperial court lacks nothing, Emperor Kangxi wanted to teach these Japanese pirates a lesson, because he couldn't let them run rampant.

Thinking this through, Kangxi had some ideas, but he still asked, "Tell me your thoughts?"

Yinzhen: "Your subject believes that we should eliminate the pirates and Japanese pirates and restore peace to the people living by the sea and those who make a living at sea."

Kangxi: "But as you know, the court does not have an elite navy. How can we eliminate those pirates and Japanese piracy who spend their days at sea?"

Yinzhen said earnestly, "The Great Qing is peaceful and prosperous, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the population is growing rapidly. The one thing we have in abundance is manpower. Since we do not have an elite navy, we can train an elite navy. The Great Qing has no shortage of manpower, weapons, or money to support the army. Why bother with those mere pirates and Japanese pirates?"

It was rare for Emperor Kangxi to hear such domineering and inspiring words from Yinzhen, who had always been known for his steady, pragmatic, and reliable image.

These words made Kangxi realize that he was truly a man in his early twenties, with the fearlessness and dreadfulness unique to that age.

Emperor Kangxi was pleased! His son was indeed so domineering and fearless.

"Then who do you think is suitable to lead the troops?"

Yinzhen did have some ideas, but now was not the time to say them.