The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 335 Expand overseas territory!

"I just need to wait until all the people from the old era grow old, and the only people left are those born in the new era, then I can relax a little..."

Shi Miaorou said this as she looked at the sunset that was almost disappearing.

Bai Zhi said nothing, just quietly watching with Shi Miaorou as the last ray of sunset disappeared under the horizon.

……

The court meeting was held as scheduled, and all civil and military officials entered the main hall one after another. Shi Miaorou had already been waiting in the main hall.

However, the main hall had also undergone great changes at this time. The emperor's throne in the main hall had also been removed, and rows of seats were placed throughout the main hall.

The civil and military officials sat in order according to their names on the table, and Shi Miaorou sat at the front.

Looking at the young face in front of her, Shi Miaorou was filled with expectations.

At this time, most of the people in the hall were born after the establishment of the Ming Dynasty or the establishment of the Tongkang Society. They were already familiar with everything about the Ming Dynasty. Although they could understand the previous emperors from history books, they were more likely to criticize them. gaze.

"My people of the Ming Dynasty are often harassed by these barbarians when they do business on Luzon Island. Therefore, our Ming Dynasty is the kingdom of heaven and we should have the obligation to bring civilization to them. Therefore, I hope that you can allow me to allow the navy of the Ming Dynasty to operate in Luzon." Expand territory on Song Island!”

In general, at least if Shi Miaorou lets go at this time, no one will choose to restore the imperial power.

Shi Miaorou paused for a moment, and then said immediately: "The reason why Ming Dynasty is the supreme kingdom of heaven is because of the power of Ming Dynasty!"

Hearing this, Shi Miaorou was a little curious, so she said, "Tell me in detail!"

Therefore, if silver mines or even gold mines can be found overseas...

"Everyone, if silver mines, or even gold mines, were discovered in the same place where they are still, would you still be so calm?"

"When you go back, write down the regulations in detail and show them to me!"

"..."

Therefore, the Ming Dynasty at this time had no territory overseas.

"Sir, overseas places are too far away from the Ming Dynasty, and governance is difficult, and the environment in the places where they are still there is completely different from that of the Ming Dynasty. In my opinion, it is better not to expand in the places where they are still there!"

An official in charge of navigation came out to tell about the navy's discovery and their decision, "Therefore, our Ming Dynasty should expand its overseas territory to ensure that our people will not be harmed by people from other countries overseas!"

Once, she had a discussion with the Divine Bird and asked the Divine Bird how big the world was. The answer the Divine Bird gave her was that the territory owned by the Ming Dynasty was only a small part of the world.

Hearing the official mention this matter at this time made Shi Miaorou think of something.

After hearing this answer, Shi Miaorou was undoubtedly shocked. After all, in the eyes of the people of the Ming Dynasty, the land outside the Ming Dynasty was all wild and barren. How could it be compared with the territory of the Ming Dynasty!
But it was impossible for the divine bird to deceive herself, so she always kept this matter in her mind.

After hearing one person say this, other opponents also came out and said:

"As for what you just said, the Ming Dynasty is the Kingdom of Heaven..."

"If the Ming Navy occupies the land that is still there, it will still need to move the people of the mainland to the place where it is still there. It is really difficult to leave the homeland, and the cost is too huge!"

Upon hearing Shi Miaorou's inquiry, those who had objected just now fell silent. Indeed, the Japanese silver mines provided the Ming Dynasty with a lot of silver, which also made the Ming Dynasty's treasury very full. Even when it built large-scale infrastructure, bridges and roads across the country, there was still a lot of surplus.

"Yes!"

At the same time, she also asked the divine bird for advice. If Ming Dynasty enters the sea in the future, will Ming Dynasty also expand its territory overseas?
And the answer the divine bird gave her is worth recalling:

Overseas lands are mostly ownerless lands. If Ming Dynasty does not take them, others will naturally take them, and by that time, Ming Dynasty will lose more things.

"Sir, the Ming Navy sailed to the sea a year ago and went to Luzon Island in the South China Sea. At the same time, there were many island countries in the sea..."

"some……"

“Even to this day, Japan’s silver mines still produce silver!”

The official's words immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the hall. After all, they were expanding overseas territory, which had never happened before.

"But what happens when the Tang Dynasty declines? The countries in the northern grasslands and the Western Regions all regard the Tang Dynasty as cattle and sheep, and they can't wait to eat it!"

"The Ming Dynasty is the kingdom of heaven, how can it rob other people's land? The Ming Dynasty only needs to protect the Ming Dynasty itself..."

Hearing Shi Miaorou's expression of interest, the official immediately took out the prepared materials and said:
"For example, Luzon Island is mostly inhabited by barbarians, who still live in a lifestyle where they only live in a savage lifestyle. They don't even have a country, there are only tribal alliances, and there are many conquests!"

However, after hearing that Shi Miaorou was about to agree, other officials in the hall frowned, and some also had objections.

"Reading history can tell us about the ups and downs. Taking history as a guide, we can see how powerful the Tang Dynasty was in the early Tang Dynasty. All the countries came to dynasty. All the countries in the Western Regions called the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty the Khan of Heaven. At that time, the Tang Dynasty was also a kingdom in the celestial dynasty!"

In this world, besides Daming, there are many more fertile lands than Daming in other places.

Hearing the objections in his ears, Shi Miaorou listened quietly, and then opened his mouth to answer one by one:
"I remember that during the pre-Tang Dynasty, many courtiers opposed the Tang Dynasty's attack on Japan in the East China Sea. However, after conquering Japan, Japan provided a large amount of silver to the Tang Dynasty."

"So, there is no Celestial Kingdom that has always existed, there is only the Ming Dynasty that can maintain its enterprising spirit!"

Thinking of this, Shi Miaorou came back to her senses, looked at the official in the hall, and replied:

The implication is that I agree with Ming Dynasty to expand overseas, but it needs to come up with a detailed plan and then consider whether it really needs to adapt.

Therefore, the Ming Dynasty has recently begun to discuss whether to build female palaces and gentleman buildings across the country to allow school-age children to go to school for free within a certain period of time.

"Expand overseas territory!?"

Of course, nothing is absolute. For example, in the eastern sea, today's Dongying Province of the Ming Dynasty can also be regarded as the overseas territory of the Ming Dynasty.

"And the silver provided completely exceeds the cost of attacking Japan!"

However, the Dongying Province was the homeland of the former Tang Dynasty and belonged to the inherent territory of the Ming Dynasty since ancient times. Therefore, it is also somewhat different from overseas territories.

I can’t imagine how much money it will bring to Ming Dynasty!
Who wouldn’t like the white and golden silver and gold?
Seeing that the people below did not say anything, Shi Miaorou continued:

Shi Miaorou's words immediately reminded everyone of the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, and following Shi Miaorou's words, they imagined the scene when the Tang Dynasty declined.

They couldn't help but put Ming Dynasty into it, and immediately felt the same.

"So, when Ming Dynasty does something, it cannot only focus on the immediate short-term interests, but also needs to consider future generations!"

"I have carefully considered the expansion of overseas territories. Do you think there is no vast overseas land except the Ming Dynasty?"

Hearing this, all the civil and military officials in the hall showed doubts, "Isn't there a vast ocean overseas?"

Someone asked doubtfully.

"Are they all barbarians overseas? Even some small countries still live a life of eating hair and drinking blood!"

"Uncivilized..."

"..." After listening to their words, Shi Miaorou shook his head slightly and said, "Open your eyes and see the world!"

"Except for the Ming Dynasty, the overseas lands are equally vast. There are even more vast lands than the Ming Dynasty, there are even more fertile lands than the Ming Dynasty, and there are even better geographical environments than the Ming Dynasty..."

"In short, don't underestimate overseas places!"

Hearing Shi Miaorou's words, everyone present was shocked. After all, in their inherent understanding, some people even believed that the world they were in was a round sky.

The land on which he stands is the center of the world, so he naturally thinks that except for the Ming Dynasty, all other lands are barbaric.

But Shi Miaorou's words undoubtedly shattered their inherent perceptions.

Seeing the different reactions of the people in the court, Shi Miaorou shook his head slightly. At the same time, he also felt that he had neglected and did not tell them what he knew in a timely and subtle manner.

But it's not too late now.

But at this moment, someone suddenly came out and asked, "Sir, can I ask the Divine Bird for advice on overseas matters?"

As soon as these words were spoken, or the word "divine bird" was heard, everyone involuntarily looked at Shi Miaorou above, waiting for Shi Miaorou's answer.

After all, they all knew that Shi Miaorou was blessed by the divine bird and could live forever.

Moreover, the divine bird is omniscient and omniscient, and should also know about overseas affairs.

If you ask the sacred bird for advice, it may also be of great help to Ming Dynasty in expanding its overseas territories in the future!
After hearing the words of the civil and military officials, Shi Miaorou also knew that they would ask such questions, so she replied: "What I just said to you was all told to me by the divine bird!"

really!

Hearing this answer, no one in the hall was too shocked, because they had already guessed it.

From this point of view, the Divine Bird should also support Ming Dynasty in expanding its overseas territories.

Thinking of this, the people who originally opposed it said no more.

Then he began to think about talking about the expansion of overseas territories.
Seeing the reaction of the people in the hall, Shi Miaorou had to sigh at the usefulness of the name of the sacred bird. At the same time, she also regretted moving the sacred bird out earlier.

"The expansion of overseas territories should not only belong to the navy, but should also involve the participation of me and the Kangjun Army!"

Zhu Di, the army general of the Ming Dynasty and Kang Army, suddenly said. At this time, Zhu Di was nearly forty years old and looked very stable.

After hearing Zhu Di's words, the people in the court fell into discussion again.

"In this case, if Ming Dynasty wants to expand its overseas territories, it needs a better port. In fact, it is best to make Ming Dynasty closer to its overseas territories! In my opinion..."

Just then, a young official said:

"In this case, it is better for the Ming Dynasty to send troops to attack Jiaozhi. As far as I know, Jiaozhi's territory stretches north and south, and the southernmost part can reach the end of the sea. If our Ming navy sets out from Hainan, it may take nearly half a month to sail to the south of Jiaozhi!"

After hearing the official's words, others immediately raised objections.

"No! Today's Jiaozhi is today's South Vietnam. If the Ming Dynasty used troops against South Vietnam, wouldn't it be the image of a great kingdom that is isolated from the surrounding small countries?"

"It's really not possible!"

"The Ming Dynasty only expanded its overseas territories, not launched an aggressive war against other countries!"

"Young man, you are too bellicose. You must know that if you are belligerent, you will perish!"

"..."

However, upon hearing the objections from others in the hall, the young official just smiled and said:

"Can you please listen to me carefully? Is that the area I was talking about just now?"

"I'm talking about Jiaozhi!"

"Where is Jiaozhi? It was the territory of the Han Dynasty during the Han Dynasty. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was involved in Jiaozhi in what is now South Vietnam, and even sent officials to govern it!"

"It's just that Jiaozhi became a dynasty in later generations and separated from China!"

After hearing what the young official said, everyone present was immediately speechless, because what the young official said was the truth.

Seeing that others no longer objected, the young official said again:
"We, the Ming Dynasty, only need to inform the South Vietnam Kingdom in advance that their land is the land of Jiaozhi, the great Han Dynasty. Today, the Ming Dynasty is just regaining its homeland!"

"If the South Vietnam Kingdom is sensible enough and takes the initiative to surrender, everything is easy to talk about. If the South Vietnam Kingdom insists on resisting, then you might as well let him experience the power of the Ming Dynasty's military force!"

……

Bai Zhi, who listened secretly, couldn't help but sigh. At this time, Daming had already developed in the direction he expected.

At this time, the Ming Dynasty also started the Age of Discovery ahead of schedule and began to expand the Ming Dynasty's overseas territories. Perhaps in the near future, the Ming Dynasty's black bird flag will be planted in every corner of the world.

Perhaps in the future, the land in the South China Sea will also become the land of the Ming Dynasty, and the entire South China Sea will become the inland sea of ​​the Ming Dynasty.

At the same time, Bai Zhi was also considering whether to give them a world map, which would save Daming from all unnecessary trouble at this time.

After all, in the original history, the world map was also drawn by the Ming Dynasty.

While the court was discussing whether to regain Jiaozhi, Shi Miaorou, who was sitting above, suddenly stood up with a serious look on his face.

The officials who were discussing overseas also noticed something unusual about Shi Miaorou, and they couldn't help but look at Shi Miaorou above.

However, at this moment, in their shocked eyes, they saw a brilliant blue light suddenly blooming in front of Shi Miaorou, and then a scroll suddenly appeared in the void. Under the shroud of the blue divine light, Slowly rising and falling in the void.

"This is……"

"Is this a magical bird?!"

"The divine bird shows its power!"

"What is that? What did the divine bird grant?"

"..."

This situation made the people below sigh involuntarily, and then they quickly fell silent and looked quietly at Shi Miaorou above and the scroll shrouded in divine light.

At the same time, Shi Miaorou slowly stretched out her hand to take the scroll in the void. At this moment, the azure blue light that shrouded the hall disappeared instantly, as if it had never appeared before.

If it weren't for the addition of a scroll in Shi Miaorou's hands, they would have thought they were hallucinating!

"That is……"

(End of this chapter)