Daming: Lend the system to Emperor Hongwu at the beginning

Chapter 86

Humen Beach in the late Qing Dynasty.

Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang stood together in front of Humen Beach.

In front of them were two huge ponds just dug, with treads on them, into which boxes of opium were being poured and destroyed with slaked lime.

The whole process is exactly the same as Lin Zexu's process of selling cigarettes in Humen 12 years ago.

Even the location is the same.

In that year, a total of 2376254 catties of opium were destroyed, and the whole of Guangdong and even the whole of China was shaken.

But at the same time, this incident also became the fuse of the Opium War. The British Empire took the opportunity to start the Opium War, and the gates of ancient China have been opened and plundered by foreign powers since this time.

And today, 12 years later, Zhu Yuanzhang used the opium trafficking of the Cheng family in Guangzhou as an excuse to launch an anti-smoking campaign in the entire Guangzhou government and even the entire Guangdong province.

Taking this incident as an opportunity, they went on a killing spree for more than half a year, killing the entire population of Guangdong, and 8 people lost their lives because of this.

At the same time, more than 3 boxes of opium were also seized from the whole of Guangdong, which was almost double the amount that Lin Zexu sold in Humen back then.

Obviously, in the past 12 years, the opium trade in Guangdong has become more unscrupulous than it was 12 years ago.

"General, I don't care whose interests you represent, but do you understand the consequences of doing so?"

"The invincible fleet of my British Empire will come to Guangzhou again and will tear you to pieces, aren't you afraid?" Grover, a British opium dealer who was caught by Zhu Yuanzhang from the seaDecker looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with fear, and roared loudly.

Behind Zhu Yuanzhang, the elders and villagers near Humen looked at the Englishman in shock and anger.

They were frightened because they were afraid. The firearms of the foreigners were so powerful that they had experienced it countless times in the past ten years, and they had sacrificed countless lives for it.

It can be said that the city of Guangzhou has not been invaded by foreigners until today, and the people of Guangzhou have contributed twelve points.

Very much strength is used to deal with foreigners, and [-] points of strength is used to deal with the Qing court, which is dragging its legs behind.

The anger was that the commander who had just been in charge of Guangzhou City for half a year was scared by the British and did not dare to destroy the opium.

They have witnessed Zhu Yuanzhang's decisive killing for half a year, and they have also personally felt that life has indeed changed for the better.

Starting from the Cheng family, Zhu Yuanzhang ploughed almost the entire Guangzhou prefecture and even Guangdong.

Countless unjust cases have been overturned, and countless domineering rogues, local gangsters, squires, and bullies have been punished.

Such a good official, they hope that the other party can stay in Guangzhou forever, and hope that he can protect the people of Guangdong forever.

They don't want Zhu Yuanzhang, who is almost perfect in their hearts, to be intimidated by the British foreigners, nor do they want such a good official to be defeated by the British spears and cannons.

"Master, kill him!"

"Kill him, let's help you fight foreigners!"

"There are 2000 million people in Guangdong, and one mouthful of saliva can drown them all!" Suddenly someone in the crowd shouted.

"Yes, kill him, ban opium, and beat foreigners."

"Kill him, ban opium, fight foreigners!"

At first, it was just a person shouting, but gradually the sound formed a wave, resounding in all directions.

Zhu Biao couldn't help but sigh again when he heard the voices of the common people who were higher than the waves.

In just half a year, Zhu Yuanzhang grabbed the support of the entire Guangzhou people from the gentry, and he did not do much. He just killed the opium smuggler and re-trialed the original unjust and wrong case. Once again, just bring back to justice those criminals who are at large.

The price he paid for this was the suppression of 26 rebellions in Guangzhou City, 88 rebellions in Guangzhou Mansion, and [-] rebellions in Guangdong.

Completely wiped out six attacks by the Qing army's Eight Banners garrisoned around.

There was even one harassment by a British guy from Hong Kong.

It's such a simple thing, it can be said that he just did all the things that an official should do, and he was respected by the people of the entire Guangzhou prefecture like a god.

Sometimes Zhu Biao even felt that he would be fine if he was replaced...

"Did you hear that?"

"This is the will of the people!"

"And what I don't want to violate the most is the common people!" Zhu Yuanzhang took out the saber from his waist and walked to the Englishman step by step.

"General, I have money, and I am willing to use money to redeem my life!" Grover.Decker screamed in horror.

"Hehe, go to the underworld and spend your money!" Zhu Yuanzhang didn't hesitate at all, the knife flashed, and he chopped off the guy's head, and kicked him into the non-smoking pool full of slaked lime.

There were countless cheers around, and some even began to shout Long Live the Great Emperor Hongwu.

The opium that has poisoned Guangzhou for hundreds of years can be said to be hated by all the people, and not a single person would like to see these things destroyed.

Except for those addicts.

At this point, Zhu Yuanzhang's reputation among the people has reached a new level. After 500 years, the name of Emperor Hongwu Zhu Yuanzhang, who is about to be forgotten by everyone, is once again remembered and praised by the people of Guangzhou.

"You guys are so rude!" Lionel, a German businessman who was also watching this anti-smoking campaign not far away, shook his head in fear.

"What do you mean?" Zhu Biao next to him laughed.

"This way of beheading, blood splattered, the correct way is to let the criminals go to the gallows, even if they die, the criminals should have a decent way to die."

"This is the basic quality a gentleman should have." Lionel said.

"hypocritical!"

"Go over there and talk to the people!" Zhu Biao pointed to the excited people in the distance.

"Uh...that's fine!"

"I'm a businessman, and I don't want to interfere in other countries' internal affairs!"

"Let's talk about the rifles, cannons, and the production line for firearms you want to buy!" Lionel said with a flash of excitement in his eyes.

"The price you gave is too expensive!"

"It seems that the Germans are not sincere. I think it's better for me to talk to the Dutch!" Zhu Biao said indifferently.

"How is it possible, this is the latest model of guns, to ensure that you can block the next British attack!" Lionel shouted dancing.

"We also gave the most exquisite china and the most beautiful silk!"

"Best tea ever!"

"So, the price has to be halved!"

"If this business is done, then you will gain my Daming's friendship, and I promise you will only earn more in the future."

Lionel's eyes flickered, and he calculated wildly in his heart.

As for whether this will cause trouble for the British, it is naturally not within his scope of consideration.

Soon he made a decision, and he gritted his teeth and said, "[-]%, [-]% I will agree."

"Okay, deal!"

"But I have additional conditions. You must attach ten production line engineers and ten gunpowder experts."

Zhu Biao smiled and stretched out his hand.

"No problem!" Lionel shook hands with Zhu Biao excitedly.

There are not too many such people in Europe.

(End of this chapter)