Eighth year of Chongzhen

Chapter 548 The Obstacles Faced by Kaihai
"How to act both hard and soft? How complicated is the situation in the southeast sea? Let me tell you, Zou Qing!"

Of course Zhu Youjian knew the complexity of this matter, so he didn't immediately agree with Chen Qiyu's suggestion.

It is almost impossible to solve the Zheng family and the forces on the sea in Fujian once and for all, unless you have a powerful navy of your own, then you will fundamentally solve this difficult problem.

What's more, I just said in public a few days ago that I don't want to settle accounts after the fall, but in a few days, I will send soldiers to destroy people. Ministers can do such face-slapping things, but as the lord of a country, they can't.

Lost the minimum credibility, how can you make your courtiers trust you?
"Qizou Shengshang, as far as I know, since the Zheng family became Boss, his daily words and deeds have always regarded himself as an honorable man of the Ming Dynasty. When getting along with his ministers, he is also cautious in his words and deeds, and he is always courteous and courteous. I have not seen any domineering actions. , Its intention to return to the heart is very obvious, so when the strategy of opening the sea is implemented, I suggest that it is better to be soft on Jing Haibo."

Zou Weilian first defended Zheng Zhilong, which is what the title should have meant, Wen Tiren still kept his expression, Chen Qiyu was noncommittal, and Yang Sichang sneered.

Zhu Youjian nodded slightly in approval.

The Jinyiwei Thousand Household Office stationed in Fuzhou regularly sent information about Zheng Zhilong to the palace, and what Zou Weilian said was basically consistent with Jinyiwei's information.

After Zheng Zhilong became an uncle, his behavior changed drastically. He seldom went out on weekdays, and most of the sea affairs were handed over to Zheng Zhibao. He himself enjoyed the peace at home, mainly reading and practicing calligraphy. Zheng Sen (Zheng Chenggong), so that the eldest son who will inherit the title in the future can be more like a nobleman of the Ming Dynasty.

In order to look more like a Ming nobleman, Zheng Zhilong often visited Zou Weilian and asked him about etiquette to avoid doing ridiculous things.

"Although the Zheng family controls the southeast ocean and has tens of thousands of followers, most of them are involved because of the huge benefits of maritime trade, and their force has gradually slackened. Except for Jing Haibo and his younger brother Holding several elites of the navy to deter others and protect the source of their interests, there are other powerful titans with their own power.

As for the source of the huge profits of the Zheng family, this is known to all the world, so the veteran will no longer state it.

What the old minister wants to say next is that the sea is not as good as the land. Our emperor's army is stronger in the interior, but it is beyond reach at sea. Even if Jing Haibo agrees with the strategy of opening the sea, other powerful leaders may not agree. And once the soldiers are sent to use their strength, they will flee to the sea in a boat, let alone the so-called comprehensive trade with the Netherlands, even the current situation will be difficult to maintain.

The ocean is vast and boundless, and the islands are innumerable. If he refuses to obey the orders of the imperial court, assembles ships and hides everywhere, and robs merchants by force on weekdays, if things go on like this, who would dare to trade with me?
The veteran thought that if this matter wanted to eliminate hidden dangers, it had to fall on Jing Haibo.

The Holy Majesty only needs to make a gesture of sending troops to oppress Fujian and force the Zheng family to make a choice, and then send an imperial envoy to Fujian to have an interview with Jing Haibo. If he abandons his children's personal relationship and abandons his loyalty in the world, then there is something to be done about it. This is what the old minister said to be a policy of both soft and hard! "

What Zou Weilian said made other people, including Zhu Youjian, fall into deep thought. Everyone was considering whether Zou Weilian's suggestion was feasible, and Zhu Youjian had already agreed with the strategy proposed by this veteran official. He was now considering who to send Go to Fujian to test and persuade Zheng Zhilong.

"There is no need to rush for success in this matter. In my opinion, we still need to start from two places. The first thing is to strengthen our own strength. We need to strengthen our own strength to make iron. The establishment of a navy is an urgent move.

The purchase of gunboats discussed in the agreement with the Netherlands needs to be changed. The originally planned purchase of two ships will be changed to four, of which three are the latest gun boats. The matter of cooperating with Daming to build a factory must be implemented as soon as possible. As for the request made by the Netherlands, it is within the acceptable range!
Later, after this agreement is revised, it will be handed over to the Supervisor of Rites for official signing! "

It is imperative to open the sea, which is related to the future and destiny of Daming, and it will allow most of the people to benefit from the opening of the sea as soon as possible.

The imperial court has enough money, and only the stalls that have been rolled out can receive continuous investment.

Whether it is to fully implement free or cheap medical care, or to build more nursing homes throughout the Ming Dynasty, huge amounts of money will be used. It is unrealistic to rely solely on internal funds to pay for these expenses, and the imperial power cannot replace the government. its rights and obligations.

For the ambitious Zhu Youjian, medical care and pensions are not the only things that need money.

In the future, there will be large-scale infrastructure construction. The roads throughout the territory must be widened and leveled, bridges must be increased and improved, and water conservancy facilities in various places must be fully equipped. These places that require government investment will require astronomical figures. Only open source can completely solve the problem.

The money that belongs to the country must be taken away from certain interest groups. Those gentry who have been enjoying the prosperity and wealth of the Ming Dynasty for more than two hundred years should stop their greedy hands. If there are people who do not understand current affairs, then Let him be smashed to pieces and disappear from this world completely.

The food problem cannot be solved quickly. As long as the corresponding measures are deployed, the rest can only wait.

There are two major issues before Zhu Youjian: the reform of the military system and the opening of the sea ban.

One spends money and the other earns money.

After the reform of the military system, the opening of the sea began immediately.

All the wharves in Shanghai and Mingzhou will be returned to the imperial court. If anyone among the civil servants dares to stand up against it, he will be dismissed immediately and sent to the northern border to teach and educate people.

This kind of punishment is actually more severe than direct killing.

Officials who are used to rich clothes and fine food on weekdays are suddenly reduced to the same status and treatment as the untouchables they call. I believe that not many people can bear the feeling of life being worse than death.

Of course, this does not mean that Zhu Youjian will not kill people, it depends on whether the other party's attitude is rigid.If someone is spoiled by the emperor's forbearance and the protection of his accomplices for many years, and feels that God is second and I am first, then let you see who is the boss.

With a gun in his hand, he can rule all kinds of dissatisfaction.

Zhu Youjian has now lost patience with Jiangnan interest groups.

Some people just don’t cry when they see the coffin, and don’t look back until they hit the south wall. They still stay in the traditional thinking that as long as their spokespersons bark like a mad dog, the emperor and the court must obediently avoid it. Quietly, great changes have taken place.

A soul from later generations has seen through their hypocrisy and recognized their true appearance of being strong outside but doing nothing at all. If these people don't follow the general trend and change their thinking, the ending will not be too good.

On the second day after the Zhaorendian meeting, the Dutch special envoy was allowed to meet and was given a portrait of Zhu Youjian, as well as other gifts in return, but the Spanish mission did not receive such treatment, which made Etro feel even worse. Anger, the willingness to prompt the Chinese government to send troops to attack Daming is also stronger.

On the third day, the Dutch mission, which pretended to have nothing to gain, and the Spanish mission, which suffered humiliation, took all the items purchased in the capital market in the past few days, and left the capital for the Tianjin wharf accompanied by officials from Honglu Temple. They will return to Europe on their own ships after returning to Fujian.

However, they will stop in Manila on the way to replenish fresh water and food locally. The Dutch mission will request to meet the Spanish Governor in the Philippines to exchange views and opinions on the results of this visit, in order to reach consensus on certain aspects. Topics will include a joint military expedition to the Far East and more.

This was a request Zhu Youjian instructed Chen Qiyu to make to the Dutch side. The purpose was to let the Dutch take the opportunity to obtain a map of the deployment of Spanish troops in the Philippines, so as to make full preparations for the future surprise attack on Manila.

　Thanks for the reward from the Egg Cake Robber. It has been a long time since no one has rewarded me. I thought I was abandoned by everyone, hehe.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)