The ministers begged me to ascend the throne

Chapter 506 Send a ship to search for America
While the civil and military officials in the capital were worrying about whether King Chu was dead or alive, Zhao Yao, who was far away in Marsh Mansion, was busy sending his fleet out to sea.

Many years ago, Zhao Yao asked his grandfather and his uncles to help him build ships and recruit crew members. Over the years, they have helped Zhao Yao develop two particularly professional and elite fleets.

It’s not that these two professional fleets have never gone to sea, but they haven’t completely traveled far yet. Before Zhao Yao arrived at Marsh Mansion as an adult, his two fleets went to sea many times. However, they have all gone to Annan and Johor and other countries, but have not yet gone to Michele.

Over the years, these two fleets have accumulated rich experience at sea and can now sail to Michele or further afield. In addition, now that there are hot weapons such as firecrackers and cannons, the fleet is no longer afraid of encountering pirates or other people with evil intentions on long voyages.

Zhao Yao sent off two fleets with great fanfare this time. One was to see them off, the other was to let some nearby foreign countries know that the fleet from the Han Dynasty was going to them for exchanges and business, and the third was to let everyone see it. His emphasis on both fleets.

In fact, after the Zhou Dynasty lifted the sea ban, the imperial court also sent many fleets to countries such as Annan and Johor to do business in recent years, thus making a lot of money. Nowadays, the maritime trade between the Zhou Dynasty and Annan is going very well. In Zhao Yao’s words, the Maritime Silk Road has been established.

In addition to the imperial court and local government offices, ordinary people could also send ships out to sea to do business in foreign countries. Not to mention anything else, just talking about maritime trade, the court, local government offices and the people all made a lot of money.

After the ministers who initially opposed the opening of the sea ban saw the huge money brought by the opening of the sea ban, they quickly shut up and pretended that they had not said anything before. If they had known that opening the sea ban could make so much money, they should have proposed to the emperor earlier. They have made a lot less money over the years, and they feel heartbroken when they think of this.

After the maritime ban was lifted, the court and ministers from various places gained a lot of benefits, so not only would they no longer oppose the lifting of the maritime ban, they would also take the initiative to send their own fleets to sea to make money. They have their own merchant fleet and their own convoy. Therefore, Dazhou's maritime combat capabilities have improved a lot. Shipbuilding technology has also improved a lot.

Before, the shipbuilding technology of the Great Zhou Dynasty was still a little behind countries such as Annam and Johor. After all, these countries relied on the sea for their livelihood. Over the years, Dazhou's shipbuilding skills had long surpassed theirs, and reached a level beyond their reach.

The civil and military officials and the people were very grateful to the emperor for opening up the sea ban.

However, the complete opening of the sea ban has led to more and more smuggling, which has caused headaches for the court and local government offices. However, the sea ban cannot be closed just because someone is smuggling. Therefore, the imperial court followed Zhao Yao's suggestion and set up customs in various government offices and formed maritime patrol teams. The imperial court also established laws regarding maritime trade. Once someone was found smuggling, they would be severely punished.

Having said that, Zhao Yao sent two fleets overseas this time for two purposes. One of the fleets will go to Michel, and after arriving at Michel, they will then explore places other than Michel. Another fleet will go to a more distant place to find the Americas in Zhao Yao's world in his dream.

Over the years, Zhao Yao has been asking people to find out about potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes and other things, but there has never been any news. After much thought, he felt that potatoes, corn and other things could only be found in the place called "America", so he could only send a fleet to find "America".

Zhao Yao specially drew potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and other things, and then gave them to the crew. If the crew is really lucky and successfully finds America, they will definitely find these things and bring them back to Da Zhou. These things are good things that benefit the people. If they can be brought back to Da Zhou, then the people of Da Zhou will no longer have to go hungry.

In addition to bringing back local specialties, Zhao Yao also told the crew to promote the national prestige of Zhou Dynasty. If the other party is ignorant or takes action against them, then let them feel the power of Da Zhou.

The two fleets set off in a mighty manner under the welcome of everyone.

Zhao Yao stood at the dock, looking at the fleet as it sailed away, his eyes full of expectation. These two fleets were carefully cultivated by them, and he had high hopes for these two fleets, especially the fleet that went to find America.

Although he knew that it was impossible to find America on his first voyage, he still hoped that the fleet could find America at once and bring back potatoes, corn and other things.

If America is really found, Zhao Yao decides to send people to station in America and turn America into the territory of Great Zhou, so that all the treasures in America will belong to Great Zhou in the future.

He sent people to America, but he didn't have many people. Let the court send people to garrison them when the time comes.

Zhao Yao felt anxious when he thought that there were no people in Marsh Mansion, or even in Lingnan as a whole. He has issued orders to encourage people to have more children, and has also given benefits to outsiders to settle in Lingnan. Unfortunately, the current effect is not obvious.

There is no need to rush this matter, we have to figure it out slowly. He believes that in a few years, the entire population of Lingnan will increase significantly.

By the way, I wonder if the fleet sent to Michelle can find Europe and Africa in Zhao Yao's world in the dream. If they can find these two places, they must become the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty, especially that Europe. In Zhao Yao's world in the dream, the people in this Europe are not good people, and they bully the country of Zhao Yao in the dream. When he finds Europe, he will avenge the people in Zhao Yao's world in his dream, so that they can never bully anyone.

In Zhao Yao's dream, Europe in that world was not very big, so after occupying it, it was used as a back garden. Africa seems to be a very big place with many good things.

Zhao Yao felt happy when he thought that Da Zhou would have many babies in the future, and the smile on his face became brighter. However, Tongxi who was standing next to him saw the cunning smile on his face and muttered in his heart: Your Highness, you are smiling so maliciously, what bad idea are you planning?

After seeing off the fleet, Zhao Yao returned to the Han Palace in a good mood. But as soon as he sat down to drink a cup of tea, his good mood disappeared because Wen Daoji and the others came to see him.

Every time he saw Wen Daoji and the others, Zhao Yao's heart would twitch. Every time Wen Daoji and the others came to him, something happened, and the matter was not trivial, sometimes very serious.

If it is a small matter, the cabinet can handle it. Only on major matters, Wen Daoji and his cabinet members could not make decisions without authorization, so they could only come to Zhao Yao for discussion.

Zhao Yao sighed in his heart and said helplessly to Wen Daoji and the others, hoping that nothing major would happen to them today. Unfortunately, things went counter to expectations. Wen Daoji and the others came to him for something big.

This year, all officials of the prefectures except the Swamp Prefecture have been dealt with, and these prefectures are now all under the jurisdiction of Zhao Yao, but it does not mean that the people in these places will obediently submit to His Royal Highness the King of Han.

In addition to many exiled Central Plains people, there are also many tribesmen in Lingnan. The people in these tribes have always been unruly and unruly. They respect their chieftains and do not take Zhao Yao, His Royal Highness, the King of Han, seriously.

At first, the ministers suggested that Zhao Yao civilize these southern barbarians, but it was of no use. These people bully the weak and fear the strong, so they can only suppress them with strong methods. Make them scared first, then they will be obedient. So, Zhao Yao killed all the disobedient chieftains of these tribes in front of their people. Of course, the evidence of the chieftain's crime will be announced before killing him.

Seeing that their respected chieftain was killed, the tribesmen would naturally resist and were then ruthlessly suppressed. Before the trade conference, Zhao Yao killed many people. Because this matter was brought to the court, many ministers participated. Zhao Yao ignored the participation of these ministers of the imperial court. After the suppression, the tribes in various state capitals have become much more honest. However, people in many places continued to resist, among which the Shanyue people were the most powerful. The Shanyue people do not belong to any tribe. They are always arrogant and plunder everywhere.

Before the trade conference was held, the Shanyue people boldly wanted to come to Marsh Mansion to cause trouble, but were beaten away. After the trade conference, Zhao Yao sent people to continue arresting the Shanyue people. However, the whereabouts of these Shanyue people were secretive and they liked to hide in the deep mountains and wild forests. The forests all over Lingnan were filled with miasma, and they would not dare to go into the mountains to catch them easily. .

Relying on this, the Shanyue people appeared and killed many officials and people. Shanyue people are not afraid of being officials, nor are they afraid of tribal people. They just want to grab money and food.

Wen Daoji and the others came to Zhao Yao for the Shanyue people. In the past two days, the Shanyue people became more and more arrogant, killing many people and burning many places. The soldiers and guards sent there couldn't catch them, so they could only stamp their feet in anger.

These Shanyue people are fierce and fierce in battle, making them good soldiers. Zhao Yao did not kill them all, just to recruit them and make them a powerful army in his hands.

"It seems that I can only do it hard."

"Are you going to be tough?" Wen Daoji asked with a puzzled look on his face, "Your Highness, how can you be tough?" They have always had a very tough attitude towards the Shanyue people, and so have their methods. His Highness said that he wanted to be hard, and how hard he could be.

Zhao Yao did not answer Wen Daoji's question, but asked: "Can you find out which mountain the Shanyue people are in?"

Wen Daoji replied respectfully: "The Shanyue people are rampant, provoking us, and blatantly telling us which mountain they are in. But when our people went to the mountains, not only did they not find the Shanyue people, but they were also infected with miasma."

"It's good to know which mountain the Shanyue people are in." Zhao Yao raised the corner of his mouth and smiled meaningfully, "I will send someone to deal with these Shanyue people, so don't worry."

After Wen Daoji and the others heard what Zhao Yao said, they did not continue to ask. They changed the subject and talked about another matter. There were too few officials.

Most of the officials in the Marsh Mansion's court held multiple positions, not to mention local officials. It turned out that there were quite a lot of local officials, but Zhao Yao killed many of them, and the remaining officials all held multiple positions. Even so, it's still too busy.

There are too many things to do in various places and not enough manpower, causing officials to be as busy as dogs. The remaining officials were all guilty, but less guilty than the officials who were killed. If it weren't for the shortage of officials, Zhao Yao would not have spared them lightly. Zhao Yao gave them a chance to reform and make meritorious deeds, and asked them to do their jobs well. If you do it well, you will not only be forgiven, but you will also be rewarded. Therefore, the remaining officials worked hard one by one, but there were so many things that they couldn't bear it. They did not dare to tell Zhao Yao, so they could only report to the court and ask the court to send people to support them.

"I also know that there is not enough manpower, but I can't get other officials to help us for a while." Zhao Yao is also worried about not having enough officials. He has announced a lot of benefits, but few people from the mainland are willing to come to Lingnan. He can't go back to the capital and kidnap some officials to come to Lingnan. "If you work harder, maybe someone will be willing to come next year." People in the interior now feel disgusted with Lingnan and are unwilling to come here to endure the hardships. When Lingnan gets better next year, people will naturally be willing to come and try their luck. "Forget it, I'd better write to my father and ask him to send some officials first." At least in the past two or three years, all the state capitals in Lingnan have been very busy. If the capital doesn’t send officials, it’s a bit overwhelming.

It seems that they have to send more people to promote the good things of Lingnan, so that they can deceive, no, attract talented people from the interior to come to Lingnan to make a living.

"Your Highness, there is also..."

After Zhao Yao listened to Wen Daoji's reports one after another, his head hurt more and more. I sighed in my heart, this is really happening more and more.

After discussing the matter with Wen Daoji and the others, Zhao Yao sent someone to call Chu Huan.

Chu Huan arrived at the Han Palace at night, and Zhao Yao ordered him to take the soldiers from Shenji Camp to capture the Shanyue people.

"By the way, are you still skilled in using explosive bags?"

"Proficient." In addition to practicing marksmanship, the soldiers in the Shenji Camp also practiced throwing grenades, grenades, and explosive packets every day. A few days ago, they were practicing cannon.

"Then blow up the mountain where the Shanyue people are." Zhao Yao tapped his fingers lightly on the table and said in an indifferent tone, "Only in this way can we shock them and make them honest."

"Exploding mountains?" Chu Huan looked surprised, "Boss, didn't you say that these things should be hidden and not allowed to be known to outsiders?"

"The Shanyue people are too arrogant. We can't let them continue to act recklessly." Zhao Yao said with a cold face, "This can also scare the dishonest people in other tribes. You will set out to do this tomorrow."

"Yes, boss."

Zhao Yao told Chu Huan some things before asking him to step back.

As soon as Chu Huan left, the secret guard appeared in front of Zhao Yao, and he handed Zhao Yao a secret letter.

After reading the secret letter, Zhao Yao raised a playful smile: "It's time to deal with Brother Six." After saying that, he wrote a reply and asked the secret guard to send someone to deliver it to Princess Annan.

Before the fourth brother returns to Beijing, let the people in the court focus on the sixth brother. Furthermore, if the sixth brother's matter is not resolved now, things will become troublesome when King Dai returns to the capital. Also, Princess Annan is impatient to wait. If she were to wait any longer, I'm afraid she would take action without permission.

If King Han wanted to use King Zheng to deal with King Dai, he would deal with King Zheng in advance and make King Han's wishful thinking come to nothing.

As for King Han, let the fourth brother handle it on his own, and he will not interfere.

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