Jingtai Fengyun: The First Absurd Emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 727: Reorganization of Guangning-Dongsheng Defense Line and Opening of Da-Ning Ming-Mongolia Mutual Market

Xiaoliuqiu, also known as Taiwan.

By the end of the Ming Dynasty, no one paid much attention to Taiwan, let alone wanted to understand Taiwan.

In the vague impressions of the Ming emperors and ministers, there was an island in the southeast of Fujian that was smaller than Ryukyu. Because it was adjacent to Ryukyu, it could be called Little Ryukyu.

Others don't care, but Zhu Qiyu does. Except for places that cannot be ruled, everything else is wanted. Especially for a large island like Taiwan, which has a lot of cultivated land, it naturally cannot be let go.

Zhu Qiyu has expanded to the point where he wants to launch a food doubling plan. The silver and copper the imperial court receives every year will definitely double, and next comes food.

The only way to double food supply is to expand territory.

If we only revolve around the traditional two capitals and thirteen provinces, even if we beat the brains out of those gentry tyrants, we will not be able to double our grain output.

There is only so much arable land in the two capitals and thirteen provinces, and that's all for the exhausting work. I would be grateful if I could grow by [-] to [-]%.

He Yi replied: "Since Governor Nian took office, he has been repairing the coastal defense and training the guards. Moreover, all the Fujian navy has been transferred to Japan. He is also a clever woman who cannot make a meal without rice."

Zhu Qiyu nodded: "I heard that the Guangdong Navy is going to retreat to the south. When it's almost done, let the Fujian Navy go back too.

In addition, all the new ships built in Annan this year should be allocated to the Shandong Navy. "

"Annan can build another [-] warships and [-] transport ships this year. The addition of these ships will be enough to control the trade routes between Jeju Island and North Korea, Japan, and Liaodong."

When Zhu Qiyu heard this, he covered his heart and said: "Oh, my heart, oh, my money, they are all spent like running water.

How did Annan build ships so quickly? "

He Yi smiled and said: "There are more and more skilled craftsmen, and we have accumulated a lot of experience in large-scale shipbuilding in the past two years. Naturally, ships are being built faster and faster, and they are getting better and better."

“Let’s make it, let’s make it, find a reason to occupy Ryukyu, and then we can completely control the Eastern trade.

Those in the south who want to do business in Japan or Korea must either pass through Ryukyu or Jeju Island.

No matter where you go, you are under the control of the imperial court. "

He Yi smiled again and said: "The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry have been very active recently. The Ministry of Household Affairs is trying its best to raise grain and transport it to Japan for resale. Annan is experiencing good weather this year, and the first batch of grain will be shipped to Japan soon.

Now the officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs are like my emperor's sage when they open their mouths. "

Zhu Qiyu shook his head: "Only when Japan's gold, silver, and copper mines are dug out will they understand what a true sage is."

A few people dealt with some trivial matters and then prepared to leave.

He Yi suddenly asked: "Your Majesty, there is another matter. Zhengyijiao Chongxu Shou Su Shaozu Chongfa Miaoqi Xuanji Hongwu Dazhen Zhang Yuanji, who is in charge of Taoist affairs in the world, requested to come to Beijing for pilgrimage."

He Yi may have deliberately made a joke, but Zhu Wenfang next to him was really amused: "Why does this Taoist great man have such a long name?"

Zhu Qiyu replied: "Isn't this Master Zhang Tianshi? Those people with status in Taoism are somewhat stronger than Buddhists, but their strength is also very limited.

They don't cultivate their health and nature well and just like these flashy tunes.

Okay, let him come to Beijing. I would like to meet this Zhang Tianshi. If he can't satisfy me, he won't even think about going back. "

Everyone laughed and dispersed.

The next few days were peaceful and quiet.

On May [-], it rained again.

Zhu Qiyu took his concubines on a boat trip to Kunming Lake, and summoned Wang Yue, Yu Zijun, and Ma Wensheng to greet him.

Wang Yue, Yu Zijun, and Ma Wensheng had a very difficult time in the northwest, and they had to be rewarded. Zhu Qiyu asked: "In recent years, the border troubles in the northwest have not been serious. The three ministers have a good understanding of border affairs. What do you think of the relationship with Oara and Tatar?"

The three looked at each other, and Gansu Inspector Ma Wensheng took the lead in answering: "Gansu and its surrounding areas are relatively peaceful. Recently, Duke Cao Guogong and King Su have been planning to attack Ili.

It's a bit far. We're about to catch up with the attack on Wala's lair. "

Zhu Qiyu smiled and said: "I asked them to do this. Only by capturing Yili and firmly occupying it can we firmly control the foreign tribes in the northwest.

At that time, whether there is rebellion in Oara or Chagatai, we can carry out east-west pincer attacks from Gansu and Ili.

In addition, Ili is also an important stop on the Silk Road. Although sea transportation is about to rise, I will not relax on land.

Grasping with both hands, both hands must be firm. Regardless of whether it works or not, I will control Yili first. "

Next, Shaanxi Inspector Yu Zijun reported: "Your Majesty, Shaanxi is relatively peaceful because it is blocked by the towns of Gansu and Ningxia to the west.

There is Dongshengwei in the northeast, so there is no problem.

Only in the north, grassland tribes often went south into the Hetao, and even came close to Yulin at one time.

As soon as we sent out troops, the Tartars retreated. As soon as our main force withdrew, they came again. "

Zhu Qiyu nodded: "The river loop is too big, and it is inevitable that it cannot block others. How is Wang Aiqing's Dongsheng Guard?"

Wang Yue replied: "Your Majesty, since last year, enemy soldiers have been peeking near Dongsheng Guard.

The strange thing is that they don't loot either. Wei Chen thinks that they are more like reconnaissance and preparation for the invasion of Hetao. "

Zhu Qiyu smiled and said: "This is normal. Whether it was the Battle of Shanxi or the battle to defend the capital, Ala and Tuotuo Buhua did not suffer any losses.

At that time, each of them had more than [-] elites. After seven or eight years of development, they may have grown to [-].

Together, the two of them hold an army of [-] men.

We have sent many troops out to fight. The defense forces in Beijing and Shanxi are not as strong as before. They should have ideas.

Tell me, how should you deal with it? "

There were only three people in total, Wang Yue, Yu Zijun, and Ma Wensheng, but they quickly divided into three schools of thought.

Yu Zijun advocated establishing a defense line from Guangning through Daning and Kaiping to Dongshengwei to block the enemy's cavalry layer by layer.

Wang Yue thought of launching an attack and going straight to the enemy's lair. Ma Wensheng needs to focus on both offense and defense.

When everyone expressed their opinions, Zhu Qiyu nodded repeatedly.

After the three of them finished speaking, Zhu Qiyu concluded: "Because I have made alliances with Ah La and Tuo Tuo Bu Hua, it will definitely not work if I take the initiative to launch a sneak attack to destroy their lair.

But if they launch an attack, I will definitely attack their lair.

The best thing is to let Ala and Tuotuo avoid fighting in the civil war first. They will both lose, and it will save trouble if they fight all.

I plan to send the three of you to Guangning, Daning, Kaiping, and Dongsheng first to build up the defense line.

Ma Aiqing went to Guangning, Yu Aiqing went to Daning, and Wang Aiqing was in charge of Kaiping and Dongsheng.

Then open the mutual market in Daning, do business, and see how the situation changes. "

(End of this chapter)