Ming Dynasty: He was ordered to give lectures in prison, but Lao Zhu eavesdropped and made people nu

Chapter 525 Border Trade
Zhu Feng remained silent, and the company stared closely at Lin Che, hoping that he could come up with a solution.

Lin Che smiled slightly and continued: "The Jurchens have very strong combat capabilities, and they are mainly cavalry. They are flexible, good at long-distance raids, and their strength spans Liaodong."

"If the Ming Dynasty wanted to solve this problem, it first needed to study and formulate countermeasures based on the characteristics of the Jurchens."

Zhu Xi nodded in agreement.

Lin Che continued: "With the competition for the Jurchen population, their demand for living resources is also huge. We can weaken the Jurchen power by developing border trade."

Lin Che said this with firmness and confidence.

"Trade along the border? This is a good idea!" Zhu Ping felt his eyes light up. "Sir, have you thought of any specific ideas?" he asked expectantly.

Lin Che nodded in agreement and said mysteriously: "Don't tell me, I really have an idea that can ensure that the Ming Dynasty will be more competitive against the Jurchens."

Zhu Xiang suddenly became energetic, sat up straight, and said impatiently: "Sir, please speak quickly."

Lin Che's eyes flickered and she said with a serious expression: "We can set up fields on the border to ensure food supply and conduct military training. This will not only increase the strength of the Ming army, but also consolidate the national border."

"However, these things cannot be explained clearly in one or two sentences. This requires planning and goals."

Lin Che thought about the scene that appeared in her mind and shook off other unwanted thoughts in her mind.

Zhu Ping had a hint of inspiration in his eyes and nodded approvingly.

Lin Che continued: "Moreover, we can strengthen exchanges with the northern ethnic minorities, which can not only bring us closer to each other, but also understand their customs and habits, so as to better cooperate with them."

"At the same time, our Ming Dynasty should strengthen the research and development of the army's weapons, equipment and military technology. Only a strong army can be invincible against the Jurchens."

Jiangsu University of Science and Technology is right here at the same time.

Zhu Yuanzhang next door looked at Zhu Biao who was recording and said: "Boss, you are responsible for the specific implementation of this matter. You will take the lead in border farming, strengthening exchanges with ethnic minorities, and improving military equipment."

Zhu Yuanzhang was stroking his beard while thinking about what Lin Che had just said.

Zhu Biao stood up and bowed, "I will remember it."

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Today Lin Che mentioned border trade to Zhu Xi. He knew that this topic was very important to the court, because the Ming Dynasty was in an important historical period and needed to expand domestic and foreign trade and promote economic development.

Lin Che sat on a sandalwood chair. Through the heavy doors and windows, the sunlight shone in the room, reflecting on his young and handsome face. Zhu Ping felt respectful and saluted Lin Che, "Xinsheng, you just said that along the way I don’t understand trade very well, can you explain it in more detail?”

Zhu Ping asked respectfully.

Lin Che organized the information he collected about border trade in an orderly manner. He started with the border areas: "These places are important areas on the border with other countries, so border trade refers to the trade between border areas and other countries. Activity."

"In border trade, merchants use ships and various means of transportation on the road to bring goods to border areas and exchange them with merchants from other countries."

"These goods cover a wide range of items such as silks, textiles, porcelain, tea and medicines."

After hearing this, Zhu Ping couldn't help but asked doubtfully: "In this case, why did the Ming Dynasty not carry out overseas trade at the beginning, but focused on border trade?"

Lin Che smiled and said: "Sea trade is also an area that we attach great importance to, but because the early Ming Dynasty was not very good at navigation and lacked modern ship technology, there were some restrictions in this area."

"Moreover, through border trade, we can maintain good relations, exchanges and cooperation with neighboring countries, and jointly promote economic development." Zhu Xi asked Lin Che about those countries with which the Ming Dynasty conducted border trade.

Lin Che answered with a smile: "The Ming Dynasty conducted border trade with many countries, including Mongolia, Japan, Annan, Goryeo, Chenla, etc. Our trade with these countries helped us accumulate rich wealth and also brought Cultural exchange and technological progress.”

Lin Che then introduced some key concepts and methods in border trade to Zhu Xi, such as commercial intermediaries, currency exchange and customs management. He explained the meaning and function of these concepts in detail, allowing Zhu Xi to have a deeper understanding of border trade. understanding.

After listening to Lin Che's words, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao next door looked very serious on their faces.

The two of them are now fully aware of the dire consequences if the Jurchens rise.

After leaving the secret room, Zhu Yuanzhang was silent all the way back to the palace.

He thought a lot.

The Northeast Guard absolutely cannot use Jurchens just to suppress Mongolia.

Returning to the palace, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately summoned the governor Feng Sheng and arranged for him to go to the Northeast Guard Station to solve the Mongolian and Jurchen issues on the northeastern border.

A month later, Feng Sheng, wearing armor and leading tens of thousands of Ming soldiers, stationed on the northern border and continued to strengthen armaments.

Driven by border trade, the Ming Dynasty established good relations with the northern ethnic minorities and exchanged knowledge with each other. Under Lin Che's guidance, the Ming Dynasty not only expanded its sphere of influence, but also gained an in-depth understanding of the culture and customs of the northern ethnic minorities.

On this day, Feng Sheng was inspecting the military camp and suddenly received a report from what he thought was a border city.

It is said that a Jurchen cavalry is raiding the surrounding border villages.

Feng Sheng quickly rushed to the reporting point and saw several scorched villages in a mess. He clenched his fists angrily.

An old villager fell to the ground and said tremblingly: "Sir, these Jurchen cavalry are too cruel. They stole our food and property and killed our innocent villagers."

The old man's voice was trembling, full of grief and anger.

When Feng Sheng heard this, anger burned in his chest, and his eyes shone with longing.

He said in a deep voice: "Don't be afraid, our Ming Dynasty will not sit idly by and ignore these Jurchen cavalry. They must pay the price."

Feng Sheng led his soldiers to fight against the Jurchen cavalry. After a fierce battle, the Ming army defeated the Jurchen cavalry's attack and drove them out of the border.

When news of the victory reached the court, Zhu Yuanzhang was very excited and praised Feng Sheng highly.

The Jurchens were defeated by the Ming Dynasty, and the Jurchens sent representatives to negotiate with the Ming Dynasty.

The Jurchens promised that they would belong to the Ming Dynasty and serve the Ming Dynasty, hoping that the Ming Dynasty would let them go.

Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on a large dragon chair with a serious and deep face. Facing him was a Jurchen envoy.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, our Jurchen tribe knows that we are not strong enough to compete with the Ming Dynasty. We do not want to continue to study abroad and sacrifice ourselves. We are willing to serve the Ming Dynasty court and fall under your rule. Let us go and let us serve the Ming Dynasty. service.”

The Jurchen envoy spoke sincerely, and his expectations for Zhu Yuanzhang were revealed in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)