Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 481: Master Hu Sets the Fire and Runs Away

Chapter 481: Master Hu Sets the Fire and Runs Away

Master Hu ran out of the Jinshen Hall, but he still felt unsafe.

He simply trotted out of the palace, and then urged the coachman to return home quickly.

Damn!

I get scared every time I come to this palace!
God knows if this guy Lao Zhu will arrest me and force me to work hard for him?

This is just some fucking advice.

But forget about doing specific tasks.

Mr. Hu is very self-aware, he just has no talent.

It wasn't that he didn't know what to do.

But he knew too well what to do, and he knew how big the matter would eventually become.

Moreover, it is not just a matter of many issues.

The most important thing is that there are too many benefits involved.

Just think about it, this is the first time a fleet has been formed for a long voyage.

But some objective facts will not change because of the first voyage.

Especially in Southeast Asia, which is a place deeply influenced by Chinese culture.

All kinds of items from the Central Plains are sold as luxury goods locally.

The key is that there is still a shortage of supply.

So, if we include the spices and other things purchased from local areas.

The benefits gained from this exchange are enough to attract the attention of the entire court.

Then why should I get involved?

Not to mention the customs afterwards.

Even in later times, customs are still a hotbed of corruption, let alone in today's era.

Those businessmen knew better than Zhu Yuanzhang how great the overseas interests were.

Faced with huge profits, can they hold back?
When faced with such a bribe, let’s not talk about whether you can resist accepting it.

The key point is that if we don't accept it, we will offend not only the merchant and the officials standing behind him, but also other subordinates in the customs.

After all, if you don’t collect it, how can they collect it conveniently?
So, instead of getting into this kind of trouble and getting into trouble, it is better to get out of it early.

Just point fingers, nag and complain, and let whoever wants to do the work do it.

After returning home, Mr. Hu was not idle.

After he recalled it in detail again, he re-outlined a slightly more detailed map.

Or rather, this thing should be called a nautical chart.

After all, this thing is used to guide future fleets.

As the fleet sails longer and longer, the nautical charts will naturally become more accurate.

But in today's situation, a simply outlined map is enough to save lives and get through the initial period of confusion.

And Master Hu believed that when they returned from this first voyage, Zhu Yuanzhang would send out more archery teams for the sake of profit.

Did you see the money?
Master Hu held a small hairpin-shaped brush in his hand and slowly sketched on the paper.

This map is not just the route from Yingtian Prefecture to other small countries.

At the same time, he also outlined the route to Europe.

In other words, if the fleet is determined, it can head straight to Europe according to this map.

Of course, there are still many dangers in ocean voyages, but at least with this map, it is much better than searching blindly. The most troublesome thing about ocean voyages is not knowing where the road ahead is.

But with the guidance of this map, as well as the various tips thoughtfully prepared by Mr. Hu, the risk is reduced by at least 50%.

As long as we succeed a few times, it will become possible to sail to Europe from Ming Dynasty.

At the beginning, it was naturally trade and a little deterrence.

But then, it was dumping.

The plunder of gold, silver, raw materials and various high-value items will be the theme for some time to come.

Mr. Hu believes that this kind of economic plunder can continue for a long time.

Because, those kings and nobles don't care about anything else as long as they can collect taxes and live a good life.

In fact, in all likelihood, it is these nobles who would be eager to be the guides.

Because in this way, they can become "compradors"!
At that time, they would not be able to control what happened to other people, but their own families could make a fortune by serving the Ming Dynasty.

Mr. Hu firmly believed in this.

After all, let alone the compradors and traitors in history, even when Mr. Hu traveled through time, there were still many people kneeling and doing this job.

Of course, it is also possible that they only see the benefits and don’t care about the country or the nation at all.

In his previous life, although Mr. Hu disliked and could not stand these things, he was just a commoner and could not change anything.

But this life is different.

Come on, come on, as the most powerful country in the world and an empire with a thousand-year-old civilization, the Ming Dynasty should be your kind father.

Coming to be a dog for the Ming Dynasty and calling the Ming Dynasty daddy is really not shabby at all!
How do you say that.

Oh, by the way, it’s an honor to be a dog for the Ming Dynasty!

How many people want to be dogs for the Ming Dynasty, but they haven't had the opportunity yet.

Well, just do it!

Mr. Hu became particularly excited when he thought that the whole of Europe and Southeast Asia were caught in the vortex of the feudal era due to the Ming Dynasty's capital plunder and military suppression.

Humph, sir, I really don’t know how to operate a steam engine.

I don’t know how to start the Industrial Revolution in a serious manner.

But if we can’t develop ourselves, can we still slow down our opponents?

As long as you and I are in the feudal era, the Ming Dynasty can rely on its rich feudal experience and huge manpower and military force to dominate the countries of the world.

When he thought of this result, Mr. Hu felt very happy.

He was so excited that after drawing the pictures, he even had the leisure to give these pictures detailed "warm tips"!
He wrote down everything he knew about various things to pay attention to when sailing on an ocean voyage, as well as the problems that might be encountered during the voyage.

Anyway, the reason is easy to find. It was said by the foreigner who was silenced by him.

If anyone doesn't believe it, then go ask the foreigners yourself. Anyway, the grass on the grave of the person I asked is already three feet tall.

After finally finishing the work, Master Hu checked it and asked Hu Yi to deliver it to Zhu Yuanzhang as soon as possible.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the letter that had just been delivered to him, but he didn't feel surprised.

Zhu Yuanzhang had experienced the magic of Master Hu more than once or twice, and it had become a habit to him.

He just muttered a few words, "Weiyong is still so lazy," and then went on to do other things.

This first ocean voyage was not an easy task.

Not to mention the ships and stuff, the first thing to solve is the problem of manpower.

This is a matter of life and death, you have to consider carefully who to send and who not to send!

(End of this chapter)