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

Chapter 492 What bad intentions could Zhu Yuanzhang have?
Chapter 492: What bad intentions could Zhu Yuanzhang have?
"Uh, Weiyong, what colonization are you talking about?"

"We still have to think about it carefully!"

"After all, no one has done this before!"

"We can't tell whether this is a good thing or a bad thing at the moment!"

"But if we send people to govern the area and station troops there, then this place is isolated and far away, and we are worried about changes!"

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke very sincerely, and it really made Master Hu silent.

It has to be said that Mr. Hu has been in this era for several years.

But his way of thinking is somewhat different from that of the "natives".

At least in his opinion, as long as he nominally ruled the place, the market would be opened.

The raw materials can be continuously brought back, and the output goods can be sold continuously. Isn’t this great!
Even in the second stage, after domestic industries are upgraded, the backward and polluting ones can be moved to the colonies.

It seems that the local area is constantly developing, with industries, markets, and jobs...

But what about the profit?

They were all brought back to Ming Dynasty.

However, in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, these methods seemed inappropriate.

What he was worried about was not whether he could earn so much or whether there was such a big market.

What he cares about is whether the officials and troops stationed there will be crowned emperor.

Even though Zhu Yuanzhang knew very well that even if the official and the garrison troops were dressed in yellow robes in a foreign country, nothing could happen.

But this is really a slap in the face!

Old Zhu, although he was a little greedy for money, he attached great importance to his own face, or the face of the Ming Dynasty.

Especially things like that which undermine his dignity as an emperor, he must nip them in the bud.

It was precisely because of these considerations that Zhu Yuanzhang was still hesitant after Master Hu finished speaking.

During his subsequent communication with Lao Zhu, Mr. Hu gradually understood Lao Zhu's concerns.

However, when Master Hu talked about this, he became even more excited.

"Your Majesty, you don't know this!"

"If we really want to colonize that place, then in addition to stationing a few troops and sending a governor, the most important thing is to promote people from the local area!"

"Those who are close to the Ming Dynasty and have clan support behind them, shouldn't we lend a hand first?"

"Then, after a few years, when they have had a few bites of meat, they will support a rival to rise up and play against them!"

"Your Majesty, these methods, whether you believe it or not, you don't even need to ask, the governor we send over there can beat those foreign people to death!"

At this point, Mr. Hu burst into laughter, and his laughter was just like a villain.

"Hehehehe, what kind of people are the ones who can become officials here?"

"Anyone who can stay in the court for a period of time without falling must be a smart person who can move his eyes and eyebrows in the blink of an eye."

"These methods of controlling and balancing might seem ordinary to us, but to those foreign nations, they are simply a crushing blow!"

"Besides, if the governor sent there has a better appearance and is more proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting."

"Good fellow, I'm afraid he has tricked the other party into death, and the other party will be grateful to him!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his expression was filled with the word "ridiculous".

But for Mr. Hu, this inference is extremely correct.

How did Britain operate in Europe and its colonies?

It's nothing more than balancing policies and stirring up trouble.

But if the Ming Dynasty did these things, it would definitely be more efficient than them. First of all, when Dai Ying was at his most powerful, he was only the most powerful navy.

But what if the Ming Dynasty does it?

Haha, not only the navy, my army is probably even more powerful!

Nothing else, we have been fighting for thousands of years, we are professional!
There were often large-scale battles involving hundreds of thousands of people, not to mention long-distance raids involving tens of thousands of people. They simply had too much experience.

And facing all the battles involving hundreds of thousands of people on the European continent, if it were in the Ming Dynasty, it would be at most the level of a provincial government suppressing bandits.

Secondly, when it comes to power struggles and muddying the waters, haha, we already had schools of thought that specialized in studying this matter during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

This is what the famous strategist did.

From Ban Chao in the Han Dynasty to Wang Xuance in the Tang Dynasty, the diplomats of the Central Plains ethnic groups were considered to be both civil and military talents in the eyes of foreign countries.

Not only are their words as sharp as knives, but the key is that in a blink of an eye, they can just borrow some troops from a familiar country and destroy you.

As for various tactics like sowing discord, making a feint to the east and attacking in the west, haha, those are just leftovers from officialdom.

Being sweet-mouthed but having a sharp tongue is the basic skill of Ming Dynasty officials.

It can be said that if colonization really wanted to happen, the conditions of the Ming Dynasty would be much better than those of the British.

Old Zhu was also excited by what Master Hu said.

The main reason is that when Mr. Hu tries to deceive people, he needs to have a solid foundation and be methodical. He is not talking nonsense, what he says makes sense!
As long as Old Zhu thought about what Master Hu said, he would find that it made so much sense.

"Your Majesty, in fact, these small foreign countries around us are relatively poor!"

"There's nothing we can do about it. They are our old neighbors."

"If our Central Plains Dynasty were a little stronger, we would go over and beat them up. It would be strange if they could develop!"

“But it’s different in Europe!”

"That place has been peaceful for a thousand years!"

"The key is, those people know how to do business, hide money, and enjoy themselves!"

"If I don't try to get some, wouldn't it be a waste?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he unconsciously took out the parchment that Mr. Hu had presented to him.

Looking at the vast tracts of land in Europe that Master Hu was pointing to, Old Zhu swallowed unconsciously.

Damn, I’m so greedy!

However, Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that the place was indeed a bit far away.

For the time being, you can only keep it in mind.

If I am fully prepared in the future, I can take a serious trip there.

Seeing that Old Zhu had agreed, Master Hu nodded in satisfaction, then said goodbye and left.

Having said that, he has done his best.

It would be strange if the Ming Dynasty could have entered the Industrial Revolution first after the European continent was turned into a colony.

But if everyone was in the feudal period, the Ming Dynasty would be invincible.

Seeing the satisfied Master Hu leave, Old Zhu turned around and quietly sent another 5,000 people out to sea.

This time, he mobilized more than a dozen ships, bringing enough silk and porcelain, just to exchange for gold, silver and jewelry.

Moreover, these people and ships are here for no other reason than to make money.

Quick in and quick out, the main focus is pure trade!

After all, what bad intentions could Zhu Yuanzhang have? He just wanted to make some money!

(End of this chapter)