What more answer is needed?
Zhao Bingzhang sneered and said, "The imperial court will definitely pin all the blame on the pirates!"
Anyway, we don't have any concrete evidence regarding maritime matters, so what can we do?
"That's exactly the answer I wanted!"
Li Xin sneered and said, "As long as the court pins all the blame on the pirates, we'll play along!"
He continued to urge the imperial court and the naval forces in Qiantang and Lingnan to send troops to suppress pirates and safeguard maritime security.
"Um?"
Zhao Bingzhang was stunned.
What's wrong, Your Highness?
Why go through the trouble of doing something you know is impossible?
This time, however, Zhao Bingzhang did not ask any questions, but instead quietly looked at Li Xin.
"The imperial court will surely say that it has suffered from disasters in recent years and has no money or food, or that the navy is weak and incapable of fighting."
Li Xin continued, "As long as the court says so, we will have the Jiangnan Daily publish these messages in full."
First, we need to stir up public opinion.
Once things are more or less settled, we will submit a memorial to the court, accepting their explanation and ceasing all further investigation.
"Finished?"
Zhao Bingzhang was stunned. "Your Highness, you have another plan, don't you!"
"Of course!"
Li Xin laughed heartily and said, "Since the imperial court can't manage it, then let each merchant guild protect itself!"
If Dongning doesn't intervene, the merchant guild can arm its own ships and protect itself, right?
Now, who would dare to say anything?
"Self-preservation?"
Zhao Bingzhang frowned slightly and asked, "But how can a trading company protect itself?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Bingzhang realized what he meant, looked at Li Xin and smiled, saying, "Your Highness, do you mean to let the Dongning soldiers board the ships to protect the merchant ships?"
"right!"?
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