Emperor Liu Hong

"My day, the two boys Cheng Yu and Tian Feng are really good at doing things. Now, the colonial era of the great Han has begun."

Seeing Cheng Yu and the others send the report, Liu Hong couldn't help applauding.Especially with the price of one copper plate, he bought the port of Palembang, Nancheng District, and a small island not far from Sri Lanka, which made Liu Hong unable to help but be overwhelmed.After all, buying directly is much better than his method of building a concession.

"With the port of Palembang, trade will not be restricted. And with the southern city of Palembang, it can be built into a country and China, and troops will be stationed there to protect the people and interests of the big man in Sri Lanka. If Then build that island into a military base. Then the big man will be completely safe after Sri Lanka passes away." Liu Hong calculated one by one, and the more he thought about it, the more excited he became.Because once all these things are done, Sri Lanka will become a big man, an important springboard for foreign trade.

"Now that we have everything we need, people will no longer have to worry about being bullied by the local aborigines when they go to Nanyang. Then the colonization needs to be done as soon as possible."

Liu Hong attached great importance to colonization.Because Liu Hong knows very well that the reason why Western countries are so developed and the welfare of the people is so high in later generations is entirely the result of colonization.And now that the big Han is about to start colonizing, how could Liu Hong, who understands its significance, not be excited.

"Made, in my previous life, I was envious when I saw those Europeans exchanging glass beads for gold. Now, such a good thing is finally our turn."

However, Liu Hong was excited, but he did not want to engage in the kind of colonization that later generations of Western countries set up a company to monopolize local trade.Only a few people will benefit from that, and it is not much different from the current maritime trade.He wanted the common people of the Han Dynasty to participate and become the beneficiaries of the colonization together.

But Liu Hong also knew.The kind of colonization he thought of, although it looks pretty good.But in Dahan, it is not so easy to implement.Because the great man who has been a farming nation for generations, the people naturally yearn for a stable life, and they do not have the adventurous passion of Western countries.Therefore, it is not easy for Liu Hong to bring such a nation into the colonial era.

"Ma De, even if it is not easy, this matter must be done." Liu Hong will not shrink back when it is a matter of long-term plans.

"People's affairs. Need to be guided. As long as the people know, you can make a lot of money by going out. Under the guidance of interests, many people will definitely go out." Thinking of this, Liu Hong made up his mind. "Maritime trade is not short of benefits, but Sri Buddha is there. It is also rich in gold. The conditions for profit guidance are not lacking. The key is how to set a goal for the people now, so that the people can see the hope of making a fortune."

Thinking of setting goals for the people, Liu Hong was in trouble.Because the target he wants to choose this time, the status should not be too high, it is best to be an ordinary person.Because that's all.Only the people have a sense of substitution, and they feel that they can also do what the target can do.

But the problem is.Let's not say that Liu Hong has not dealt with the people directly for many years, and he is not familiar with the affairs of the people.And things related to navigation alone have basically nothing to do with the common people.You said such a situation, let him choose people.

Thinking of this, Liu Hong realized that things are not as simple as setting a goal.Now all the people participating in the sea trade are rich and aristocratic families. Ordinary people simply don't have the ability to participate in this matter.The people cannot participate, and the colonization he imagined, no matter how good it is, is useless.

"It is absolutely impossible for the common people to buy their own boats and go out to sea for business with the little money. Then if you want the common people to participate in it, you need to open the route in advance." Thinking of this, Liu Hong made up his mind "The top priority is to open the route from Dahan to Sri Lanka first. In this way, the people can go there by boat at will. And the people will definitely get rich when they get there. Inside, find a few representative ones to publicize, and the goal will be established at the same time."

Opening a route is not a simple matter.The choice of route alone is quite a headache.Fortunately, Liu Hong is the emperor, no matter what, he only needs to come up with an idea, and these headaches can be left to professionals.

But Liu Hong also knows that once the colonial era begins, operating airlines can make a fortune.Therefore, this shipping company must be in his hands.

Thinking of this, Liu Hong called Liu Zhong.

"Your Majesty, you mean that our royal family will form a fleet to operate the route from Dahan to Srivijaya."

Liu Zhong was very puzzled by Liu Hong's words.Because he couldn't figure out what's the point of operating a flight route in a place so far away from the big man.In his opinion, doing this is purely throwing money out.Besides, even if it is of strategic significance to develop routes, this kind of money-losing goods can be thrown to the court, and there is no need for the royal family to do it.

Liu Hong understood Liu Zhong's thoughts very well.However, he was interested in the future prospects of this route.Therefore, even if he knew very well that this route was definitely a loser before the colonial era began.But this route, he will not hand it over to others.

"Uncle Zhong, the port of Sri Buddha in Palembang, the southern city of Palembang, and a small island next to Sri Buddha are now the property of our Han royal family. And that place, as you know, is the common It is an important transit point to India and Arabia. With these, I want to vigorously develop there. Therefore, this route is very important, and it is impossible for me to hand it over to others.”

"Your Majesty, are you saying that the port of Palembang and the southern city of Palembang are already the property of our royal family?"

Liu Zhong, who was very familiar with Sri Buddha, was very excited to hear Liu Hong's words.Excitedly, even the matter of losing money on the route was thrown aside.After all, the interests represented by two strokes are too far apart.

"That's right, these places have now been handed over by Sri Lanka to the hands of our Han army, and I will send someone to take them over."

"Your Majesty, that's great." Liu Zhong is really excited now, "Your Majesty, the shipping route is not difficult. You only need to modify a few ships to operate it, and it will definitely not delay your development of Sri Lanka."

"Uncle Zhong is doing things, I don't worry. But Uncle Zhong, once the airline is in operation, the trade of Sri Lanka will be completely released. Before that, we must make preparations so as not to be impacted."

"Your Majesty, don't worry, our royal family's trade will never be affected."

"Okay, then I can rest assured."

Looking at Liu Zhong who excitedly ran out to make arrangements, Liu Hong began to ponder again, "Since the colonization is going to start and the development office is gone, we can't just leave it alone as before, we must send someone in charge there. Talent can do it!"

"This is the first stop of Dahan's foreign colonization. Success or failure is particularly important, and it is related to the future of Dahan. Who should be sent there to take charge of such an important matter?"

Liu Hong kept thinking, this place is so important, and it is far away from the big man, the people who send must be cautious.Like some powerful ability to handle things, that's a must.And when necessary, he must also be able to command the army to attack those foreigners.So certain military skills are also indispensable.

"My day, not only the ability to handle things, but also military skills, such a person is too difficult to find!" Just when Liu Hong was in trouble, a name suddenly appeared in his mind, "By the way , Lu Zhi. This person completely meets these two points, you can send him to try it."

Thinking of this, Liu Hong no longer hesitated, and sent someone to find Lu Zhi directly.

After Lu Zhi passed the imperial examination, he entered the Ministry of Education.Later, Liu Hong established a military academy, and due to the lack of teachers, Lu Zhi declared himself brave and went to teach in the military academy.Liu Hong, who learned of this situation, specially appointed him as the principal of the military academy under the military academy.

Lu Zhi originally thought that he would spend his entire life on the education front.Unexpectedly, he was notified that Liu Hong wanted to see him.It was a big event that the emperor summoned him, and he didn't dare to stay for a moment, so he ran to see Liu Hong.

"Lu Qing, we big man just got a piece of land in Sri Lanka. Although it is not big, it is an important trade transfer station, which is very important." Seeing Lu Zhi, Liu Hong didn't talk nonsense at all, and said directly: "Therefore, I want to send you there as a governor to lead the local military and political affairs. I don't know what you want?"

"Your Majesty, what do you mean, the military and political affairs of Sri Lanka's death are all in the hands of the governor?"

"Yes." Seeing Lu Zhi's puzzled look, Liu Hong explained: "Although the military and government have been separated in the territory of our Han Dynasty, the death of Sri Buddha is too far away from our Han Dynasty, and it is easy to divide it in such a small way. It’s a mistake. Therefore, I set up a governor outside the territory of the Han Dynasty to lead military and political affairs, and I want you to be the first governor.”

Hearing this, Lu Zhi was excited, and agreed without a word.You know, this is the first governor, and he has been famous for thousands of years just based on the three words of the first term.What is the highest pursuit of being an official? For an official like Xiang Lu Zhi who did something practical for the people, it is to leave a name in history.But now, with his name in history right in front of him, how could Lu Zhi hold back.

Liu Hong is very relieved when Lu Zhi handles affairs.After all, his ability has been proven by history.Therefore, Liu Hong assigned him [-] soldiers and ordered the navy to build a base on a new island. In this way, the matter of Sri Buddha's death was completely over. (To be continued..)