Daming: I, the emperor who trains the carpenter

"There is no obstacle in the land of Nanyang, so you can go naturally."

"But India, where there are still many influences of the Dutch, and the news from Nanyang should have spread to Ceylon and other countries during this period. If the Dutch want to retaliate, they still need to be careful."

After Zhang Hao's old story, Qian Qianyi continued: "Commerce and trade are second to none. The most important thing is that they explored suitable waterways for the court. The court defeated the Dutch, and there were many veteran captains and first mates with rich experience. There are many scholars and nobles, so many people ask separately, and they can always find a few routes to experiment one by one."

"Even if they might give us fake routes, they can't all be fake."

Zhang Haogu nodded slightly: "It's not bad, a route, seven points true and three points false, that is also rewarding."

"Speaking of which, during this period of time, the imperial court has been looking for people from other western and western regions to learn about the Western Sea Route, but what they all talk about is cloudy, and there are very few who can speak clearly."

"However, after such a long time, the imperial court still pieced together a few routes based on the descriptions of these people, and we can try it at that time."

Qian Qianyi nodded, said a few more gossips, and went to the other side.

Lu Xiangsheng took a sip of his imperial wine and shook his head slightly: "Mr. Qian, you are really impatient."

Zhang Haogu smiled and enjoyed the singing and dancing, but his attention was obviously not on it: "There is a reason why money is urgent. How many people have invested in Nanyang's business? Nanyang Development Company finally got 3000 billion treasure notes, a total of 3000 million taels silver!"

"Such a large sum of money is equivalent to [-]% of the tax revenue of the imperial court last year, and is equivalent to the tax revenue of the Yongle Dynasty for one year. If it is the Jiajing Dynasty, it is equivalent to the tax revenue of the imperial court for ten years!"

"This sum of money is too big. Mr. Qian dare not take it to Nanyang, so he came to me to set up a Nanyang Bank. The headquarter is set up in Songjiang Prefecture, and the money is escorted to Nanyang little by little."

"How many people in Ming Dynasty are waiting for the news. Now that Nanyang is settled, it's time for them to invest and make money. Can they not be in a hurry?"

Lu Xiangsheng nodded after hearing this: "Overseas trade has been suspended for a while, and it is time to restart. Otherwise, I am also worried about this year's taxation."

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Earlier when General Qi's fleet returned to the court, it brought back almost 500 million gold and silver. This time, when Master Qian's fleet returns, the harvest will be indispensable."

"These add up to almost a base."

Lu Xiangsheng nodded and continued: "Yuanfu, now that Nanyang has been pacified, shouldn't it be time for General Han's [-] troops to withdraw?"

Zhang Haogu pondered for a moment after hearing this, and then said: "When the army went to Nanyang, the discussion was based on the old example of Yongle. The navy went south to recruit sailors, and the sailors and crew could become temporary soldiers. More than [-] temporary soldiers don't need to spend more money."

"When our cabinet was discussing, I proposed to send two or three towns of soldiers and horses. On the one hand, it is to deter the Nanyang countries, and on the other hand, the most important thing is to let the imperial court have one more soldiers and horses who are familiar with the Nanyang environment and are familiar with landing operations."

"The soldiers and horses of these three towns can almost come back now. We will discuss this matter later in the cabinet. The soldiers and horses from Jiaozhi's side should also be moved to the town. We will do it together at that time."

Lu Xiangsheng stroked his head and nodded: "Then let's discuss it together at that time."

Everyone was chatting one after another, and the rulers of those small countries also drank one after another, and from time to time they paid respects to the Great Ming Emperor, expressing their submission in various ways, which really made Zhu Youxiao happy for a while.

After the state banquet was over, the rulers of these small countries thanked each other again, and took the treasure that Zhu Youxiao gave them back to the embassy to rest.

When they arrived at the embassy, ​​the rulers of these small countries and the aristocratic officials in the country also felt emotional, Daming is really too big, and Daming is really too rich.

Coming all the way from Nanyang, every piece of sea you see along the way has a fleet of Ming Dynasty, and when you reach Zhili in the north and south, the fleet is even denser. As far as you can see, there are merchant ships flying the flags of various countries coming to Ming Dynasty for trade. Tribute.

During the period from south to north, they also saw the long coastline of Daming, and saw the cities of Daming.

The powerful and wealthy Ming Dynasty is located on this land, looking down on the world, and every move it makes has attracted the attention of the surrounding small countries.

The powerful Ming can not care about the movements of the small country, but it is impossible for the small country not to care about its powerful neighbor, so any move of Ming will attract the attention of all countries.

Looking at the court uniforms, treasures and money given by the great emperor, the rulers and nobles of these small countries have the idea of ​​learning from Ming Dynasty.

What's the shame in learning from the strong? Follow the strong to learn and imitate. It is a good thing to learn a little bit to strengthen your country.

And right now, it has really been recognized by Da Ming. When will it be able to get Da Ming's protection and develop trade with peace of mind, then it will be truly safe.

Who doesn't want to learn from North Korea and be able to enjoy and make a fortune in peace and security?
The next day, the rulers of these small countries got together to discuss, and then separated to play in the huge city of Shuntianfu. They heard a lot of financing, stock markets, and rushing trains along the way, which they couldn't understand at all. The words made them a little more in awe of the Shang Kingdom.

Daming is really unfathomable, what a few passers-by said is so obscure.

As for the tongue of the Ming court, the Daming newspaper was also bought by these small countries. They wanted new and old ones. The purpose was to explore the diplomatic strategy and governance ideas of the Ming court from these newspapers of the Ming court.

This is the tragedy of small countries. Weak and small countries can only constantly analyze big countries, rely on big countries, and survive in the cracks.

As these small countries that have been bullied by the Netherlands in the western land of Thailand, they know very well that without Da Ming’s help, they themselves will not be able to break free from the control of the Netherlands in another 800 years. The Netherlands will definitely split them The country made them more manipulative, and then took root in their land and sucked their blood.

The Southeast Asian countries know very well that they cannot resist the Netherlands if no one comes to help them and no external force.

And external force, is it really that kind?

Are you really not greedy for their land?

Really!
Only in Daming did they understand what is meant by a vast land and rich resources. With such a vast country and hundreds of millions of people, Daming is rich in the world, so naturally they look down on their little land and population.

If we can rely on the backing of Daming and follow behind Daming to eat some leftovers, then can these small countries like ours also develop and have the power to protect themselves?
The small countries sighed and thought, they need Daming right now, they cannot do without him.

Not to mention the protection that Daming can give, the influence of Daming itself is enough to enlighten their country and usher in development.

Walking on the streets of the capital of the Ming Dynasty, looking at the businessmen and tourists passing by, looking at the high-spirited scholars and scholars, the people of the Ming Dynasty held their heads high and their chests high, and their spirits were different from those of the people of a small country.

They also want a new look in their country, no matter how bad they are, they also want their throne to be stable, so that they can eat, drink and have fun without worry.

After seeing Daming's colorful world, they realized the vastness of the world, how insignificant and fragile their little things are, just like the attic built by the grass, which may collapse when the wind blows.

Therefore, they urgently need protection and external forces to help them.

Daming is their best choice, and also their only choice right now.

King Lang Sang of Matalan tasted the delicious and delicate food on the table, and then took a sip of the clear wine, and then let out a long sigh of satisfaction: "The food and wine of Shangguo are excellent. And Shangguo The architecture, clothes, and all aspects of China are so fascinating. I really don’t want to leave.”

King Wandan nodded: "Who says it's not? Shangguo is a dreamy paradise where you can have everything you want. People who live here are really lucky."

A nobleman drank wine and looked at the scenery outside the window intoxicatedly: "Shangguo is so beautiful, I really don't want to leave here."

These words caused the nobles to nod their heads one after another. What's the point of being an aboriginal nobleman on those small islands in Nanyang?
If you can't enjoy anything, it's better to be a rich man in the capital of Ming Dynasty and enjoy everything.

In addition to all kinds of food, wine, beautiful and luxurious clothes, Da Ming's books have also attracted the heads of these small countries to snap up, especially the latest books printed and published by Da Ming. These books contain the secrets of Da Ming's prosperity. If you take them back and read them carefully, Your own city can also become richer.

When talking about the books of Ming Dynasty, one has to mention the education of Ming Dynasty. When they learned that Ming Dynasty wanted to provide universal education to the people all over the world, so that everyone could read and write, the rulers and nobles of these small countries were astonished and could not believe it.

They simply don't understand why Ming Dynasty wants to popularize knowledge to everyone. Shouldn't knowledge be controlled and monopolized by the nobles?
Without monopolized knowledge and wealth, and without official titles controlled by generations, why are nobles called nobles?

They couldn't understand what Daming had done in education, let alone how much Ming, as the world's first industrialized country, yearned for knowledgeable workers and craftsmen.

They didn't understand, and Daming didn't bother to explain.

But even if they don't understand these, they can estimate how much it will cost to do so.

There are hundreds of millions of people in Ming Dynasty, and there are more than 3000 million households. If we want to popularize education, how much money should we spend?

The nobles of the small country couldn't figure it out, the number was too big, they didn't even dare to think about it.

Finance, education, military, people's livelihood, science and technology, and development face this country that is so powerful that it makes people hopeless. As the people of a small country, they feel a kind of inexplicable peace of mind besides emotion.

After having a basic understanding of all aspects of Ming Dynasty, these small countries have their own choices.

"Yuanfu, the lord of Ma Dalan asks to see you."

Listening to the waiter's announcement, Zhang Haogu nodded, and looked at Huang Zongxi who was beside him: "Tai Chong, what do you think the Lord of Ma Dalan came to see me for?"

Huang Zongxi said without hesitation: "It's nothing more than wanting to get the court's protection. Other than that, the only thing left is to trade tribute with the court, or hope to get a sum of money from the court."

Zhang Haogu smiled and took a sip of his tea: "Yes, everyone knows that Daming is rich, and Daming is rich, and he wants to get some money from him to eat, drink, have fun or develop the country."

"Let him come in, I also want to hear what the lord of Mataram has to say."

As the king of Mataram, is it strange that he needs to be notified and waited to see the chief minister of Ming Dynasty?

Not surprisingly!
Don't say that you want to see the first assistant, that is, those of the Six Departments of the Ming Dynasty, whoever you want to see, you don't ask to see it, don't you have to wait respectfully?

A small country has no human rights, let alone status and dignity.

Lang Sang put his attitude in a very correct manner. How good his attitude was when he begged Qian Longxi in Batavia, and now he will be even better.

After all, what he asked to see was the chief assistant of Daming, who was under only one person and above tens of thousands of people, the real helm of this behemoth.

"The lord of a small country in Nanyang, please refer to Yuanfu." Lang Sang saluted very politely, and did not regard himself as the lord of a country at all.

Zhang Haogu smiled and stood up to greet him: "King Lang Sang, you are too polite. You are the lord of a country, and this pavilion is not worthy of such a great gift. Sit down quickly."

After asking Lang Sang to sit down, Zhang Haogu poured tea himself: "What is the matter of King Lang Sang coming to this pavilion?"

"But what trouble did you encounter in the capital? Feel free to tell me if you have anything to do."

"You are all guests who have come from afar to pay tribute, and I will definitely do my best to be a landlord."

Lang Sang quickly said: "No, no, Xiao Wang is very happy to play in the capital these days, there is nothing wrong with it."

"Oh? It seems that the reception from the Ministry of Rites is not bad." Zhang Haogu pretended to be surprised.

Lang Sang continued: "Yuanfu, Xiao Wang came to see you this time because he wanted to ask you to help a group of horses fight blue."

Zhang Haogu nodded: "So that's the case, but I remember that you, Matalan, are developing very well now. Haven't you almost recovered the original territory of Java? The Dutch were also driven out by me. Let's go, if that's the case, what's wrong?"

Lang Sang sighed, with a sad expression on his face: "Yuanfu, you don't know that a small country like Matalan has experienced many disasters."

"Since the Dutch came to Nanyang, they have disregarded our opinions and feelings, forcibly occupied our land, enslaved our people to build cities for them, and they also divided our country, supported those forces who intend to resist me, and Matalan is in a mess."

"Our Ma Dalan is weak and can't fight against the Netherlands. I have been defeated repeatedly, but I still can't take Batavia back from them. If Shangguo didn't take action, then Ma Dalan might end up with nothing. Dismantled by the Dutch"

After expressing his gratitude to Daming sincerely, Lang Sang continued: "Now Xiao Wang understands that these people from the land of Taixi, whether it is the Netherlands or Franji, are all It’s not a good thing, we wait for a small country, only by relying on Ming Dynasty can it be stable for a long time.”

"Therefore, when Xiao Wang asked to see Yuanfu this time, he was thinking that the whole country would seek refuge with Daming, so that I, Ma Dalan, could live in peace."

Listening to Lang Sang's narration, Zhang Haogu nodded slowly: "So that's the case, then King Lang Sang, how do you want the court to help you?"

Lang Sang quickly said: "Xiao Wang dare not ask for too much. We are very happy to help as much as Shangguo can. We will always remember the kindness of Shangguo and Yuanfu."

Hearing this, Zhang Haogu couldn't help laughing: "No, no, that's enough."

"It is not necessary for you to remember the kindness of the imperial court to help the countries. As long as you develop yourself well, you will be considered as helpful to the imperial court."

"Since King Lang Sang said so today, the pavilion will naturally help a group of horses fight blue."

King Langsang stood up excitedly and kowtowed: "Xiao Wang, thank you Yuanfu!"

Zhang Haogu quickly supported Lang Sang: "King Lang Sang doesn't have to be like this, don't be like this."

After Lang Sang calmed down, Zhang Haogu continued: "The position of Ma Dalan is still very good. I think that Ma Dalan can open a few more ports to do business with Daming. For one thing, you can also earn money and develop yourself.”

"Of course, in this process, the imperial court will definitely help you, helping you build ports, develop cities, and develop some resources."

"When Ma Dalan has money, he can introduce advanced technology from Ming Dynasty to develop shipbuilding and firearms. He can also come to Ming Dynasty to learn advanced military thinking, so that you will have enough force to protect yourself."

"King Lang Sang, man, you still have to rely on yourself after all. You can't rely on external forces alone. Does King Lang Sang know the truth that teaching people how to fish is worse than giving them fish?"

Seeing Lang Sang nodded, Zhang Haogu continued: "Therefore, the imperial court will only provide you with some support and assistance. How to develop and what the future will look like still depends on you."

Lang Sang was already very excited to get so much help from Zhang Haogu. He was fed up with the poor and backward Ma Dalan, and he wanted to build his country into a strong and prosperous country.

"Please rest assured, Yuanfu, Xiao Wang will definitely not disappoint Shangguo's assistance!"

Not long after Lang Sang left, Wan Dan Wang came again.

He also hopes to get Da Ming's help and support, and also promises that he will be Da Ming's loyal lackey.

And Zhang Haogu also made a unified promise: "Don't worry, King Wandan, the imperial court will help you develop with money, build ports and explore resources for you, and Wandan will definitely be rich by then."

King Wan Dan saluted repeatedly excitedly: "Xiao Wang will never forget the kindness of Shang Guo and Yuan Fu, Wan Dan has been a loyal courtier of Ming Dynasty for life and death!"

Countries in Southeast Asia have asked Daming for help, and such a proactive attitude undoubtedly gave Daming more choices.

At the cabinet meeting, Qian Qianyi said: "During this time, the kings and nobles of the Nanyang countries have sought our help. Some kings want to be protected by Ming Dynasty, and some want to be supported by Ming Dynasty. There are also some nobles who want Daming to support them as the lords of the country, and made a lot of promises, even cede the land."

Lu Xiangsheng snorted coldly after hearing this: "It's really a group of demons dancing wildly. Seeing hope, all kinds of monsters and ghosts have come out. Is my Da Ming's aid and support so easy to get?"

Zhang Haogu smiled lightly and took a sip of tea: "Everyone, this is a good opportunity."

"Since all the countries in Southeast Asia want my help from Da Ming, since they all recognize me, Da Ming."

"Then, we might as well have a talk with them, to implement the matter of assistance, and by the way, to establish a certain order in Nanyang, which belongs to the order of Ming Dynasty."