Five years of garrison on the border, shocked Zhu Yuanzhang who went south to inspect

Chapter 239 Silk Road on the Ocean

He was also surprised by this. After all, most of the ancient wars were focused on attacking cities and plundering territory, but Zhu Tuo's behavior was more of a favor and a way to win over the Annan people.

"I am in charge of Sebari, and I have the responsibility to live in friendship with our friends. Now that our friends are in trouble, why not send troops to support us?" Zhu Tuo said nonchalantly.

"Really?" Langdon laughed.Xu Da looked at Zhu Tuo suspiciously and warned: "King Su, Annan is located in a remote location and has no strategic materials. If we spend a lot of energy and material resources to operate it, I'm afraid the gains will outweigh the losses."

Qin Yu frowned and said, "That's wrong." Zhu Tuojun shook his head in disagreement and said in a deep voice, "Annan is a strategic location that cannot be ignored."

"Oh, what's the big deal? A forest as far as the eye can see, or an ape that can use its claws? Or a big fly?"

In fact, as early as more than ten years ago, when Annan became independent, Zhu Yuanzhang had discussed whether to attack Annan, but the final result was that "there is land but cannot be used, and there are people but cannot be used."

It is understandable that Zhu Tuo was able to conquer Annan at a very low cost.But now, he has to put in so much effort to change Annan, which makes Xu Da puzzled.

“Because the transaction is what matters!”

"Business?" Xu Da was taken aback and stared at Zhu Tuo with suspicion.

"Yes, Xu Shuai, why do you think the Silk Road is so important?"

Zhu Tuo slammed his fist on the table and sighed: "Didn't you see that the blood on this land has already stained the entire continent red. You don't know the head of Qinghai, and the corpses have been hard to find since ancient times. New ghosts are angry, old ghosts Crying, the rain is pattering!"

"As long as we master this road, we can trade with the west on land and obtain endless wealth. With money, we don't need to levy taxes on those impoverished common people."

Xu Da thought for a while and said.

"Yes, this is why even the powerful Han Dynasty and the prosperous Tang Dynasty will spare no effort to control the Western Regions, because they want to build a Silk Road to the west and do business!"

"But does this matter have anything to do with Annan? Is Annan going to be taken away with him during the transaction?"

"Of course not. Go down the Liang-Guang River, pass through Annan, Champa, and then pass through Malacca, and you can reach the countries in the Western Regions." Zhu Tuo said casually.

"Ah?" Xu Da was startled, stared at Zhu Tuo, and asked in disbelief: "Prince Su, are you serious about this?"

The "Silk Road" is of extraordinary significance. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a bridge between the two civilizations of the East and the West.

This is the most important thing in all dynasties.

No one knew that Zhu Tuo had this idea when he recruited Annan.

"When have I ever told a lie?" Zhu Tuo promised: "Since the development of maritime navigation technology, China has already had maritime navigation experience in the Song Dynasty. Mingzhou, Quanzhou, and Guangzhou all built huge ships. , with waterproof cabins, multi-layered decks, and keel structures, I dare say that as long as the imperial court allows it, my Ming Dynasty ships can sail unimpeded."

"I never thought that such a thing would happen." Xu Da sighed: "King Su, this matter is no small matter, please Your Majesty to decide."

"Xu Shuai, you are a sensible person. You don't need to go to court to report this matter directly to your father. If the Confucians find out, they will definitely resist strongly. Alas, they are just stubborn without any pioneering spirit."

Judging from historical facts, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di's military deployment to Annan was actually closely related to the achievement of Zheng He's strategic goals of his voyages to the West.

At that time, some Confucian people felt that such a large-scale crusade against Annan was just to educate Annan, which was too hasty and irresponsible.

But this is not the case. Zhu Di's decision to "conquer Annan" had profound meaning and was also based on deeper strategic considerations, that is, the stationing of the Ming army in Southeast Asia.

Because of its cooperation with Zheng He's fleet, it opened up a "stepping stone" for the Ming Dynasty in the Western Continent, making it easier to control the Indochina Peninsula. It can control Singapore, Siam, and Chenla in the near distance, and in the distance. Live in Manchuria and neighboring Sumatra, Old Port, Java and Indonesia.

However, Zhu Di's plan was finally disrupted by Zhu Zhanji. Since Zhu Zhanji abandoned Annan, it was equivalent to abandoning the voyage to the West.

It can be said that this was a huge success for the literati and literati at that time.As the elite of agricultural culture, they inherently dislike this kind of innovation and are afraid that their interests will be violated.

Although Xu Da is older, as the leader of the Ming Dynasty, his vision and experience are beyond the reach of ordinary people, and Zhu Tuo can also speak to him eloquently.

Zhu Tuo said loudly: "If we want to increase our wealth, there are two ways, one is to open up, the other is to reduce. If it is only reduced, then the country will decline and the people will wither. Therefore, if we want to make a lot of money, we must let the people of Ming Dynasty live." To live a good life, you still need to expand your territory.”

"how to do?"

"Sail the boat and do business!"

Xu Da swallowed a mouthful of saliva and asked again: "Aren't the seas and trade routes very good?"

"Very interesting!" Zhu Tuo said forcefully: "I, the Ming Dynasty, have many things to do. I have to conquer Mongolia, go to the Western Regions, pacify the world, improve the people's customs, write memorials, write memorials, write memorials... "

Xu Da was stunned. He said slowly: "King Su, have you ever seen the last king who sought death like this?"

"No."

Lu Xiaofeng said: "Emperor Sui Yang."

Xu Da sighed and said: "Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty did so many things at once, conquering Tuguhun, building the Grand Canal, improving the examination system, and sending troops to Korea three times. In the end, his treasury was emptied and the people were displaced. Two generations later, his dynasty finally fell."

Zhu Tuo smiled and said: "Haha, Xu Shuai, this comparison is wrong. I am not your Majesty."

"But King Su wants to do far more than that. I didn't expect him to have such a big ambition in his heart."

"Am I awesome?" Zhu Tuo said proudly.

"It is indeed very strong, but it is also very dangerous. The Ming Dynasty was only founded a few decades ago, and the national treasury is empty and cannot afford such losses."

“Therefore, only by going to sea can you become rich!”

"I'm afraid I won't be able to see this day. I recently suffered from a spinal disease and my whole body aches. I wanted to go back and spend my remaining years in peace."

Zhu Tuo's expression changed and he kept saying, "What's going on?"

"I have gangrene"

Zhu Tuoli grabbed Xu Da's arm and said loudly: "Xu Shuai, don't tell me that you want to resign from your official position and go home."

Xu Da looked at Zhu Tuo, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Zhu Yuanzhang himself reviewed [-] official documents and [-] official documents every day, and asked his subordinates to do the same.

But Zhu Tuo asked him not to be an official. Did he want him to die in officialdom?

Zhu Tuo shook his head and said: "Xu Shuai, that's not what I meant. I just wanted to say, well, although you have retired, you'd better not go back to your hometown. It's better to stay around the capital.

"what happened?"

Zhu Tuo scratched the back of his head. Although Xu Da was the founding father of the Ming Dynasty, he had always been careful and humble, not as arrogant as Hu Weiyong and Lan Yu.

(End of this chapter)