The six-dimensional pictures of emperors of all dynasties were exposed, and the ancestors panicked

Chapter 605 Longqing Switch

【There is an unwritten rule for the succession of the Zhu family emperor.】

[The next emperor must overturn the policies of the previous emperor when he ascends the throne. ]

[Some are pushed well, some are pushed poorly. ]

[Anyway, no matter if it's good or not, you have to give it a push. 】

[The same is true of Zhu Zaigui.]

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Ming Dynasty Yongle Period
Zhu Di was still wondering why this "Xiang Yu" had such a strange body shape, and then he heard Tian Shangyue's words.

"Who is this for?"

Zhu Gaochi lowered his head and chuckled.

"dare you laugh!"

Zhu Di glared at him unhappily.

Although there was the reign of Renxuan, this kid is also overturning his own policies!

It's just that it's pushed better.

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Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi Period
Zhu Youtang felt that this was a pointer to himself.

My dad didn't really promote his policies himself, but it's true that they fooled people and made them lose their way.

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[In the first year of Longqing (1567), because the Japanese pirates in the southeast were finally eliminated, Longqing reopened the Maritime Customs Office at the request of Fujian Governor Tu Zemin.]

[“The private trade was changed to public trade, and the trade was only conducted in the East and West Oceans. It was not allowed to go to Japan. It was also forbidden to smuggle prohibited items such as saltpeter, copper, and iron out of the sea.”]

[A market was opened in Yuegang, Haideng County, and trade was allowed, but the scale of trade was controlled to within 100 ships per year through ship routes and merchant guides.]

[Historically known as the "Longqing Opening"]

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On the canopy.

A nautical chart is spread out flat.

Divided into left and right by a dotted line.

Writing "Eastern" and "Western"

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【The East and West were divided by Brunei at that time. 】

[Dongyang refers to the countries and regions to the east of the Philippine Islands today.]

[The West refers to countries and regions in Southeast Asia and South Asia such as Champa, Jiaozhi, Siam, and Zhenla.]

[These countries and regions were originally the main targets of tribute trade during the Ming Dynasty.]

[The opening of Yuegang also meant that the tribute trade, which was originally monopolized by the government, was transformed into private overseas trade.]

[Private overseas trade developed rapidly. "Merchants from all directions came to the water countries, and they carved out boats and went to the east and west roads to trade. They carried so many rare and precious things that it is hard to describe them, and the money they traded was no less than hundreds of thousands every year."]

[It connected the route from Yuegang to Manila to Acapulco (now in Mexico). ]

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Song Zhenzong period
Zhao Heng stroked his chin, looked at Liu E and said:

"Do you think he got a bargain?"

The opening of the Longqing Gate removed the last and most important reason why the Japanese invasion could not be stopped.

Those are: smuggling was profitable, local officials, merchants, scholars and civilians colluded, and the Ming Dynasty's military preparedness was lax.

The last two points have been resolved during the increasingly severe Japanese invasion. Now that legal official trade is opened up, the Japanese invasion will naturally come to an end.

Liu E picked up the white jade wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.

"No, Jiajing doesn't look like he wants to lift the ban on sea trade. He's afraid of death."

"but……"

When Liu E thought of the "exaggerated" Jiajing, the corners of her mouth twitched.

"That person should not be afraid now."

Zhao Heng curled his lips.

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Ming Dynasty Jiajing Period
Feel refreshed!

Zhu Houcong felt that the previous immunity to cold and heat was too false! Too weak!
Now I am truly immune to cold and heat! I am as vigorous as a dragon and a tiger!
"His Majesty……"

Huang Jin came before the emperor holding a Taoist robe.

Zhu Houcong took a glance.

"Wow!"

An ivory white robe was draped over her body.

"Send the decree to court."

He walked out of the garden with his shirt unbuttoned and his arms open.

"Let all the ministers come."

"Today, I want to take a look."

"Who dares to stop me from speaking?"...

【After the lifting of the maritime ban during the Longqing reign, the Ming Dynasty's market was connected to overseas markets through several shipping routes. 】

【Chinese merchants traveled to East Asia and South Asia, with Japan, Luzon, Siam, Malacca and other places being important locations for re-export trade.】

[Merchant groups, mainly from Fujian and Guangdong, began to sail to America and engage in trade activities in Mexico and other places. ]

[At that time, in addition to Portuguese merchants who could trade with China, merchants from countries that could not trade directly with China, such as Spain, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, traded Chinese goods indirectly with China through merchants from Southeast Asia and South Asia or Chinese merchants who traveled to and immigrated to the local area.]

【Chinese raw silk, silk fabrics, porcelain and other products are widely welcomed in Europe and America. However, the output of silver mines in China is limited, and a large amount of silver is urgently needed. Therefore, silver has become the main means of payment for countries around the world to purchase Chinese products.】

【Therefore, the world's major silver producing countries such as Japan, Mexico, and Peru have stepped up their silver mining. 】

【Thus, China's raw silk, silk fabrics, porcelain and other bulk commodities were continuously exported overseas through Yuegang and Macau, in exchange for a large amount of silver.】

[A world market system using silver as a settlement method for international trade officially began to be established. ]

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Tang Xuanzong Period
"So, what's the price..."

Li Longji crossed his hands and placed them under his nose.

His face was heavy.

Li Mi flicked his whisk.

"The price is that the Ming Dynasty's finances will be further damaged."

Li Longji couldn't hold it anymore.

"I just said it casually, is there really a price to pay?"

Li Mi nodded without any surprise and replied:
"The Ming Dynasty has financial problems. The more silver that comes in, the greater the burden."

“Unless reforms are made, it’s only a matter of time before the price system collapses.”

“But that’s also the problem.”

Li Mi continued to look at the sky and said:
"It's too late now."

"One move affects the entire body."

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{What does it mean to be a world overlord? (leaning back)}
{What is silver hegemony? (leaning back)}
{It's a pity that the Ming Dynasty had too many financial problems, otherwise it could have really controlled the world with its silver hegemony.}
{You're overthinking. Everything has to be as big as a fist.}
{Although the Ming navy was still able to defeat the Netherlands in the late Ming Dynasty, the Netherlands did not have any regular navy in Asia at the time. They relied on warships converted from merchant ships, and the number was also very limited. The main fleet was in Europe and Spain fighting the Eighty Years' War.}
{By the time of Longqing, Europeans had already learned about China's bureaucratic system and social life through the Chronicles of China, and had learned new information about the Ming Dynasty.}
{But the Ming Dynasty was still almost ignorant of Europe at this time.}
{The Spanish have already started colonizing Asia and America, but the Ming Dynasty is still playing house.}
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Big man.

"Do you understand?"

Liu Bang was very close to Lu Zhi.

Lu Zhi pushed him away.

"There's nothing incomprehensible about this."

"It's similar to the Warring States period, except on a larger scale."

Liu Bang was pushed away and leaned directly on the soft pillow, smiling:
"During the Warring States period, all the princes wanted to reform and strengthen themselves."

"Because in that era of great contention, if you don't make progress, your country will perish."

“It’s cruel.”

"In fact, wasn't it the same when the First Emperor unified the world?"

Liu Bang looked a little playful.

"Huaxia, barbarians."

"Han and Xiongnu."

"North, South, and the Five Barbarians."

"Tang Dynasty, Turkic people."

"Song, Liao, and Jin."

"look……"

Liu Bang spread his hands and looked at Lu Zhi.

"Every dynasty has its own rivals."