The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

"En. I've heard about this before." Long Qing heard Zhang Fan mention Joanna and Richard.So said. "There is still some time now. It's okay to meet them. But before letting them come, Zhang Aiqing. I still have to let you tell the whole story."

"Of order. Your Majesty." Zhang Fan said. "These two were in June. They came with the first batch of merchant ships returning to the sea. There was a man and a woman. The man was the diplomatic envoy of the Francine Kingdom. Yes, the diplomatic envoy It's the same as the officials of our Ministry of Rites. The woman is a hereditary noble baron. She serves as a lieutenant in her national army. This is like our school lieutenant here."

Hear Zhang Fan's words.The following ministers discussed again.Women join the army.It is not new to China's thousands of years of history.Wasn't that what Mulan was like back then?But a woman's hereditary title.This is something that the ministers listed have never heard of.But they only talked in low voices.It didn't look too surprised.after all.To really speak up.Nearly a thousand years ago in the Central Plains, there was such a female emperor Wu Yan.Nothing surprising either.

"These two people traveled thousands of miles to my Ming Dynasty. What's the matter? Can Zhang Aiqing find out?" Long Qing didn't care about other things.Although he didn't know exactly what those distant European countries looked like.But he understands one thing.Every country has something special about every country.Don't always judge others by your own standards.

"Report to Your Majesty. They are actually here for the purpose of fighting." Zhang Fan replied.

"War." Long Qing heard Zhang Fan's answer.stunned.

The following ministers started a new round of discussions.obviously.They all wanted to go elsewhere.One Naphran secretly started a war with Daming.But how long is the United States.The following people suppressed this ridiculous thought.Not to mention the fact that the two countries are separated by thousands of miles and oceans.It took nearly four months for the two special envoys to come to Daming.Not to mention the gap between the two countries in terms of territory, national strength, and military.Very clearly there.Which country is not far away.Send troops to attack a country dozens of times stronger than yourself.This is literally a joke.

"That's right. Your Majesty." Long Qing's doubts were seen.Zhang Fan quickly opened his mouth to explain. "The cause of this war is the matter of doing business at sea. Many countries in Europe are now like our Ming Dynasty. They support private businessmen going to sea for business. And because they are more or less hostile. To ensure that the merchant ships of one's own country are not robbed by other countries. Allow the merchant ships to be equipped with artillery. Even send their warships to escort the merchant ships. After all, it is just for money.

"However, because they are all encouraging overseas business now. And although there are gaps among so many of their countries. But because the strengths of those countries are not much different. In addition, because of some marriage relationships. The royal families of each country There is more or less relationship between them. Therefore, it is difficult for them to fight for the national interest.

"Therefore. These Franji people are eyeing other places. Now they come to my Daming. They want to ask us. If they send troops to attack India. That is, the country of Tianzhu. Will our Daming respond? .”

"These barbarians. They have some thoughts." Long Qing heard Zhang Fan's words.smiled.Said. "But Zhang Aiqing. I don't know one thing."

"Please, Your Majesty."

"A country wants to be strong and prosperous. It starts a war. I can understand all of this." Long Qing said. "It's just. Why are these Franji people unwilling to attack Tianzhu country thousands of miles away? I'm not saying that they can't beat it. With the muskets and iron cannons in their hands, the big and small dynasties in Tianzhu are absolutely Not an opponent. But I just don’t understand. Even if they capture the entire Tianzhu, what benefits can they get.”

Zhang Fan heard Long Qing's words.smiled.This can be regarded as asking about the major he studied in his previous life.However, it is impossible for Zhang Fan to return to Longqing according to the principles his mentor told them back then.In this case.It is estimated that this Emperor Hall is apart from himself.Not a single one could understand.

"Your Majesty, that's what happened. It sounds a bit confusing. It's actually very simple." Zhang Fan replied. "Today. There are so many countries in Europe. They are all developing. But because they are all together. The countries are not too closed. So in general, one country has something to discover. Another country can quickly Yes. And because of that. One country has something new. The other country will have it too. In this way, it is impossible for both countries to sell to others what the other already has.

"And if they attack Tianzhu and successfully capture that place, the problem will be solved. They can use their identity as masters to transport things from their own country to Tianzhu for sale. And the asking price is very expensive. Of course. A lot of things It is not essential for people. Or it can be replaced by what they already have. Then these people as masters only need to issue another order. Forbid them to produce these things that they already have. In this way. They The things transported into Tianzhu become the necessities that the people there must buy. In this way, wouldn’t it be possible to earn a lot of money.”

"This... isn't this going to drain that place dry..." Long Qing heard Zhang Fan's words.looked very shocked.

And the voices of discussion below also explained.The ministers who heard Zhang Fan's words also had the same mentality as Long Qing.

For all the thoughts of the Celestial Dynasty.What Zhang Fan said was simply unreasonable.If the dynasty of the Central Plains has occupied a new territory.At most, the soldiers will be robbed in the early stage.But it will never do such a fundamentally ruinous thing.In their view.Either this place is not favored by them.Will soon be abandoned.So rob it.It is also understandable to make a fortune.Ask for the door.It is intended to occupy that place for a long time.Treat it truly as your own territory.Also won't do such things that add insult to injury.

But what Zhang Fan said.Completely subverted their thinking.

"Your Majesty, this matter is not unreasonable," Zhang Fan said. "After all, for those Frangji people, Tianzhu is too far away. They just want to make a fortune."

"Yes. What Zhang Aiqing said makes sense." Long Qing listened to Zhang Fan's explanation.He nodded and said. "But it's just to sell your own things to one place. Send troops to attack them. This is still a bit too much."

"What Your Majesty said is right," Zhang Fan said. "However, those Franji people have planned for a long time. Although they didn't tell Wei Chen, but Wei Chen can guess a little bit."

"Oh. Let's hear it." Long Qing was aroused by Zhang Fan's words.

"Actually, Your Majesty can think about it." Zhang Fan said. "If those Frangji people occupy Tianzhu, then the people of Tianzhu country will be at their mercy. They manufacture goods in their own country. They also use their own people. Naturally, they will not be too harsh. At least the wages are still paid. And if they use the people of Tianzhu to do these things, then..."

"Since they are masters, then the people of Tianzhu Kingdom are slaves." Long Qing continued Zhang Fan's words. "Slaves help their masters with work. There is no reason to pay slaves."

"Exactly." Zhang Fan said with a smile. "If this is the case, the Franji people produce these products. It means that they only need to ship the finished products back to their own country. In this case, the cost of the things is almost as good as nothing. They can also earn more A lot of money. And if their goods are shipped to other European countries for sale. Just imagine. Two of the same thing. But one price is higher and the other is lower price. The common people don’t care how things come from. Or how much soaked Blood and sweat of people. They thought they bought the cheapest one."

After listening to Zhang Fan's words.There is no one in this hall who doesn't understand what he means.But after understanding.They all gasped.This idea is too poisonous.It's too wonderful.This kind of profiteering business.I'm afraid no one will refuse.certainly.Officials in the Celestial Dynasty.Never take money too seriously.But they all understand the benefits of money.With a lot of money.It's not just officials who benefit.It can also make your army stronger.This... is really a good deal.

"Moreover, they benefited more than this." Zhang Fan ignored everyone's thinking.continued. "The land of India. We all know it. It is rich in gold, gems, and spices. And if those Franji people occupy it, they can have these things at no cost. They can be obtained without spending any money. These high-value items will be sold after they are shipped back to the country. It is another big business that is making a lot of money every day.”

After listening to Zhang Fan's words.Everyone gasped again.Many people do not have a specific image in their minds.How much are those things worth?But just think about it.Collect these things with the strength of a country.How much wealth can be amassed.

Disdain though that money is always involved.But the ministers were silent again.What Zhang Fan said was really shocking.

But Long Qing, who was sitting alone on the high platform, began to think.