People in the Ming Dynasty are lawless

Chapter 293: Establish naval bases in various countries in Southeast Asia! Do those small countries still dare to say no?

These merchants in Nanyang can be said to be the people who benefited most from the Ming Dynasty's defeat of Chen Zuyi, the great pirate.

They were originally controlled by Chen Zuyi's pirate organization, and it can be said that they were humiliated.

However, no one can do anything to them.

Under such circumstances, various countries in Southeast Asia have organized many joint operations against pirates.

But not only did he not get any results, but he was killed by Chen Zuyi without leaving any trace behind.

These things have become a laughing stock throughout Southeast Asia.

Because of this, even a figure like Annan Hu Jiya.

When facing Chen Zuyi's pirate army, he also seemed very powerless.

Even Hu Jishen has always regarded himself as the number one general in the country.

Even after becoming emperor, he once boasted that Haikou could annihilate pirates.

But, after Chen Zuyi learned the news, he led an army of pirates to show off their power at the gate of his country.

Hu Jishen not only failed to fulfill his promise to destroy the entire pirate gang of Chen Zuyi, but he also shamelessly sent envoys to appease Chen Zuyi.

This incident is extremely embarrassing for Annan as a whole.

Unexpectedly, when all countries thought they were helpless against Chen Zuyi, the Ming Dynasty's navy would emerge.

They actually annihilated all the 20,000 pirates led by Chen Zuyi, which was also the most elite pirate army.

Not even Chen Zuyi himself ran out.

This news made the whole of Nanyang very excited.

At the same time, it also gave these countries in Southeast Asia a forceful shot.

There will be no more powerful pirates like Chen Zuyi in the future.

Not to mention the remaining pirates with a small drum.

Even though this Chen Zuyi claims to have an army of 100,000 pirates.

But in fact, there are not that many at all, only 30,000.

Now the pirate army of 20,000 has fallen into the waters of Ming Dynasty.

The remaining 10,000 pirates guarding their old lair must not yet become leaderless.

It is no longer a matter of course that they will definitely be annihilated by the naval forces of various countries by then.

How could those Southeast Asian countries, which had been suffering for more than 20 years, miss such a good opportunity to beat the fallen dog?

There is no need for the Ming Navy to dispatch again to annihilate all these pirates.

So the businessmen present started celebrating at this time.

"I said, everyone, now that Chen Zuyi is gone, the sea is much safer.

This is the best season for us to ship in large quantities. His Majesty the Emperor in the court is willing to do business with us.

The officials we bribed in the court will definitely keep our business, no no... It should be said that we spent money. "

When I say this, there are business people below who can echo it.

"How can we say it was bought with money? We must say we are partners."

"Hahaha... That's right, you are a partner!"

"That's right, those officials are more greedy than us. Now that they are charging ahead, we don't need to pay taxes at all, and we can set out from the port in a big way. When we get to Daming, we can sell it to the port of Daming, and we will get a lot of money. The Ming Dynasty treasure banknote."

"With these Ming Dynasty treasure notes, we can buy porcelain, tea, silk, and even Ming Dynasty cement, red bricks, and glass. These things are sold throughout Nanyang."

"Also, we won't be able to buy high-value items such as silk and porcelain in the future. Can't we buy cement and red bricks?"

"I heard that those things are much cheaper, and the quantity required is very large. As long as we can bring back some samples, I believe that the dignitaries in our country will also like them very much."

"I also received news that the Ming Dynasty has not only opened various factories in their capital, but also

Along with this, branch factories will be opened all over the world, even in wild places like Lingnan and Guangdong Chief Secretary, they will be opened in the future.

I believe that as long as we can afford the price, we can afford these things. When we come to our Nanyang area, we can sell them at ten times the price. Everyone, our day has come. "

As he spoke, many businessmen's eyes were red.

They have been waiting for this opportunity for too long.

In the past, they, traders, were deeply discriminated against even within their own territory in Nanyang.

They have also experienced hardships, but now, because of the fair prices offered by Daming and the purchase of grain, they have ushered in the sunrise in an instant.

What is the most popular in Nanyang?

Nothing more than food and drink.

It’s nothing more than these grains and fruits.

But in the Ming Dynasty, it was a colorful world.

All kinds of silks, porcelain, all kinds of textiles, all kinds of useful and fun things.

All kinds of beautifully carved jades, gold and silverware with extremely exquisite craftsmanship.

There are no craftsmen in our own country who can make these things. They are regarded as beautiful objects in the world.

Even in the palace, there are only a few rare items, and they are all priceless items.

Before, I waited for others, and some people went to Daming to buy, but without goods to sell, they couldn't make money.

If you don't have money, you can't buy it. It's just because your family is poor.

There is nothing to produce, nothing that the Ming Dynasty needs.

But things are different now.

The Ming Dynasty ushered in a period of rapid development, so they needed a lot more food.

And what they can sell is food.

So for them, Ming Dynasty is now a savior-like existence.

You only need to produce a little food at home to exchange for so many exquisite things.

What an equal deal this is.

So these businessmen are all happy at this time. There was even a businessman who stood directly on the tea table and said, "Everyone, we are in a golden age now.

To be honest, if we go back ten years, the environment will not be as good as it is now.

The previous Ming Dynasty had closed their land, and their good things could not flow to us. Only a small amount was smuggled on the sea, which was more expensive than gold, and it was still valuable but not marketable.

But it is different now. The Ming Navy defeated the pirates and ensured the safety of the sea.

We can safely and boldly set sail to Daming to do business.

We have to thank the Ming Dynasty for having such a strong strength guarantee.

The treasure house of the Ming Dynasty can be used by us at any time.

We have plenty of food, and as long as we use food, we can get so many good things.

I think this is a gift from Ming Dynasty to us.

We have to thank the Ming Dynasty for such a gift.

We should seize this opportunity and make a lot of money before they close this hole again. "

"You're right, you're right, we want to make a lot of money!"

After saying this, everyone felt that the highlight of their lives was about to come.

In the future, you can earn more as long as you seize the opportunity.

It's just that they may not know at all that they are purchasing grain so endlessly.

I will really be punished by God one day.

These greedy businessmen may never know.

Because of their move, they actually helped the Ming Dynasty develop into Southeast Asia.

Even they may not know that because of their greed, the entire Nanyang will usher in a huge disaster in the next five or six years.

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After talking about Nanyang, we returned to the Ming Dynasty.

Chen Han and the others received various rewards.

Xia Yuanji, the chief envoy of Guangdong, never dreamed that one day after all his civil servants passed away, he would be made a count for his martial arts.

This can be said to be the existence of a glorious ancestor.

The King of Chu and others went to Xia Yuanji's mansion to celebrate.

Lan Yu also stayed briefly as the Chief Secretary of Guangdong.

On the one hand, it is to familiarize yourself with the environment in this area;

On the other hand, they also stayed and waited for further instructions from the court.

After Wang Yuanli, the capital of Guangdong, was killed, the imperial court quickly transferred a commander from the north who was experienced in fighting.

And this person is none other than one of Lan Yu's subordinates.

When the two met in Guangdong, they were extremely emotional. This was the greatest affirmation of Lan Yu from the court.

Many of his subordinates had been demoted before.

And now that it is enabled, his subordinates have also given Lan Yu enough face.

Even Lan Yu was surprised to find that when this subordinate arrived in Guangdong.

The first sentence was to tell Lan Yu that Lan Yu had begged for his favor.

It turns out that in order to give him a favor, Chen Han actually turned the ordinary transfer into a favor from Lan Yu.

After listening to this, Lan Yu was extremely emotional. Chen Han was both capable and good at being a good person.

Over there at the imperial court.

Chen Han, the old man, and Prince Zhu Biao were strolling in the market together.

Let’s talk about the arrangements for the navy again.

Chen Han said bluntly, "Now that we have fought such a great victory in the Guangdong waters, it will definitely shock the entire Nanyang.

Taking this opportunity, let Lan Yu send the navy to the coastal countries of Southeast Asia to establish contiguous naval bases on the pretext of destroying the remaining pirates.

In the future, this will not only become a port for our various merchant ships sailing to the Southeast Asia to stop for supplies, but also

It is also our frontline base for collecting intelligence from various countries.

It also gives our navy a place to repair and provide logistical support. "

Zhu Yuanzhang was very surprised after hearing this.

Prince Zhu Biao also felt that this seemed a bit beyond the capabilities of those countries.

Establishing a naval base is equivalent to magnifying Ming's military power at their doorstep.

Can they agree to this?

The old man asked bluntly, "I'm afraid it's not that simple. These small countries are not fools!"

Chen Han nodded, "That's true. If we want them to willingly allow us to build a base, they will definitely not agree.

But we can give three reasons why they have to agree. "

Prince Zhu Biao asked, "Come and listen!"

Chen Han said: "First, our Ming Dynasty is their suzerain state. As our vassal state, they receive a lot of benefits from our Ming Dynasty every year. Have our Ming Dynasty ever received benefits from them?

Now our Ming Navy wants to patrol Nanyang and ensure the safety of the sea area from Nanyang to Ming Dynasty. If there is not even a supply place, is it too much?

This request was morally impossible for them to refuse.

Because you can't just receive favors without paying any price.

Let’s take it as repaying the benefits we have given them over the past twenty years. Isn’t this okay? "

As soon as Chen Han said this, the old man nodded immediately, "Yes, yes, these Southeast Asian countries offer nothing more than local specialties every year, but in Ming Dynasty we got so much silk porcelain.

We feel bad that we haven’t received any benefits from them over the years. Do they dare to object? "

Zhu Biao also nodded and praised: "That's true, go on!"

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(End of this chapter)