Dragon Sea Empire

Seeing Xie Xuecheng choked enough.Yuan Chonghuan looked at it for the sake of being the first in the imperial examination in the same year as him.Stand up and refute Zeng Shan's fallacy of "no father, no king".

As a Confucian-born Catholic Xu Guangqi.Systematically studied Western logic.Of course, we can see the logical loopholes in the debate between Xie Xuecheng and Zeng Shan.Confucian so-called "heaven".It is itself a vague concept without a clear definition.If you really want to make a lot of arguments about this proposition of "the sky does not change, the way does not change".It's not that Xu Guangqi can't do anything.It's unworthy.

because.It is pointless to dwell on these metaphysical issues.Xie Xuecheng together with Yuan Chonghuan and others.Did not see the essence of the problem.Xu Guangqi visited the area controlled by the Chinese Army in the south of the Yangtze River for dozens of days.I saw the operation of the Chinese Army here.I am very sure of this: the Chinese Army will never give up the occupied areas in the south of the Yangtze River.

Jiangnan was a place of great endowment in the Ming Dynasty.From the time of Zhu Yuanzhang.Songjiang and other prefectures and counties had one-thirtieth of the country's population.It bears one-eighth of the country's taxes.However, the Chinese Army implemented a three-year exemption in some Jiangnan prefectures and counties, as well as the current light taxation and abolition of corvee. Measures such as "gentry and gentry pay food in one package".It won the hearts of Jiangnan.Even some wealthy businessmen and gentry classes in the south of the Yangtze River began to support the regime of the Chinese Army.The Chinese company and the Chinese army do not rely on land tax and grain tax to support financial expenditure.Xu Guangqi once went deep into many silk weaving factories, cloth weaving factories, ironware factories and various professional fairs and commercial markets run by Chinese companies and their cooperative businesses.He learned that the main financial revenue of the Chinese military regime comes from the overseas trade income owned by Chinese companies.This accounts for one-third to one-half; in addition, various taxes levied on market operations and the import and export of bulk goods account for one-third.The rest is the land tax in the area under the jurisdiction of the Chinese Army.therefore.The Chinese army has little interest in Jiangnan's land tax and grain tax.They regard Jiangnan as the main commodity export port in the Yangtze River Basin.As well as the production, procurement and storage base of various silk products, cloth, porcelain, tea and other export commodities.

The Chinese company has a well-planned intensive production base in advance.There is a commercial mechanism for central overall management.It has overseas trade routes in its hands.A large number of overseas clients...and.Chinese companies are outside the mainland.There are a lot of colonies.Has a grain production base, rich in various mineral resources.In short.The Chinese company operates Jiangnan.You don't need to rely on the land tax that exploits the local people to gain a firm foothold.At the same time, it can also benefit the local people.

Even if the Ming government was able to take back several prefectures and counties in the south of the Yangtze River.When these fugitive aristocratic families returned to their lairs.If you want to restore the previous old example.It will immediately face resistance from the local people.

Xu Guangqi rubbed his forehead.He said loudly: "Everyone, stay safe and don't be impatient. These things have to be discussed in the long run. Now everyone is tired. Go back to rest. Let's discuss tomorrow."

evening.Yin Feng is looking at the negotiation record made by Xu Hongji and You Wenhui.Suddenly his guard captain Lin Tianping ran in.He said in amazement: "Speak to the king. Yuan Chonghuan, the head of the Ministry of War, asks to see you."

Yin Feng threw the recording paper away.Looking at Lin Tianping with a puzzled face: "What are you talking about. It's that Yuan Chonghuan who always causes trouble. You're not mistaken, are you? He came to visit late at night. What's the matter?"

"This guy said he came here at the order of Xueshi Xu. He has a confidential matter to discuss with you."

For this well-known figure in later generations.Yin Feng looked at it with admiration at first.After a long time.It turns out that Master Yuan is indeed a man of temperament.Courageous and willing to do things.And it was a bit out of place with the rest of the mission.Only Xu Guangqi appreciates him more.He also often treats him with the attitude of a teacher treating a student.only.Although Yuan Chonghuan called Xu Guangqi a teacher.But only interested in the military.I just admire Xu Guangqi's extensive knowledge and have no interest in learning.

Therefore, Yin Feng also treats Yuan Chonghuan with the attitude of treating ordinary people.A few days ago, when I was drinking, I still got drunk with Yuan Chonghuan.

but.At this time, Yuan Chonghuan came to visit the enemy's commander-in-chief alone in the middle of the night.It is indeed a bit confusing.Yin Feng asked Lin Taiping to lead someone in.At the same time, several personal guards were asked to make arrangements around the study.in case.

Yuan Chonghuan is dressed in Confucian robes.It's casual at night.The expression is calm and composed.There is no color difference on the surface.

After he entered the door, he bowed evenly.Then he walked to the study and found a chair to sit down.

Yin Feng turned a blind eye to his faux pas.I secretly smiled in my heart.He was originally a photojournalist.Pay more attention to the details of human behavior.Although Yuan Chonghuan is a bit arrogant and confident.Bold but careful.He is not a rude person on weekdays.Yin Feng has been in contact with him many times.Keenly aware of: Yuan Chonghuan's current carelessness.In fact, it is inadvertently covering up the anxiety and hesitation deep in my heart.

Yin Feng didn't talk too much nonsense.He said bluntly: "Master Yuan visited your study late at night. What's your business?"

Yuan Chonghuan knew that Yin Feng was also a person who didn't like polite nonsense.Immediately nodded and made up his mind and said: "That's it. I'll just say it straight. I came here on orders. I will hand over the newly drafted terms about Jiangnan to your Excellency for reference."

Now the peace talks between the two sides are stuck.Mainly because of the problems in the Jiangnan area.

Yin Feng stretched out his hand and said, "Did you follow Master Xu's order? Alright. Bring the things."

"Things without words." A trace of embarrassment appeared on Yuan Chonghuan's black face.Sighing, he continued: "Master Xu said it. This matter can only be spread in words. It cannot be established in words."

I see.No wonder Yuan Chonghuan is superficially confident.A little hesitant actually.Yin Feng frowned.Eyes lit up: "Master Xu's terms. Can we resolve our differences on the Jiangnan issue?"

Yuan Chonghuan said with a wry smile: "These terms. If we propose them, we will fight among ourselves. If you propose them, then we can continue to talk."

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the next day.Yin Feng invited members of the Daming Imperial Mission to the pier.I watched a big show: representatives sent by the leaders of indigenous tribes from Java, Sumatra, Malacca, Borneo, Luzon and other places in the South Seas gathered here.A ceremony was held for the aboriginal lords of Nanyang to pay tribute to Yin Feng.

Yin Feng is in the name of the Chinese Army.Sign a treaty of peace and alliance with the native lords.And accepted the protons sent by the lords of various states, tribal leaders, and indigenous lords.According to Malay custom.The protons of each family are the second or youngest sons of their respective families.There are more than 250 people.Yin Feng ordered them to be formed into the Nanyang Allegiance Battalion on the spot.Incorporate into your own personal guard.

Then.at the negotiating table.Xu Hongji proposed new negotiation terms on behalf of Yin Feng:

one.The Chinese army leased the land of the three prefectures in the south of the Yangtze River.The lease term is 99 years.Pay rent to the Ming court every year.The amount is half of the total tax payment of the three prefectures in the 45th year of Wanli.

Second.at the same time.Officials, gentry and aristocratic families in exile were allowed to return to their hometowns.If these people have violated the lawsuit.Under the jurisdiction of the Ming government.The Jiangnan Guard House of the Chinese Army has no jurisdiction over it.

Third.The trade route going to sea through Jinshanwei and Zhenjiang.Open to all Ming merchants.Give priority to guaranteeing the management rights of the big families of Jiangnan gentry.

Fourth.The Chinese Army is only allowed to retain 1 troops in the three prefectures in the south of the Yangtze River.Only fifty warships are allowed to remain at the mouth of the Yangtze River.When patrolling, they must not go beyond the Zhenjiang and Guazhou lines.

This last clause has little to do with the Jiangnan issue.But it belongs to what Yin Feng said.The "Great Gift" to the Ming Dynasty: The Chinese Army will serve as the three town guards in Nanyang Luzon, Java, and Malacca.Beiyang Ryukyu Tutorial Palace, Tamna Island and other places.They all presented books to the imperial court as vassal territories of the Chinese Army.The territory that runs thousands of miles from north to south belongs to the Ming court.

This time.The members of the Daming Mission were a little confused.All of a sudden, I was confused by so many place names that were about to become the territory of Ming Dynasty.

At this time, Zeng Shan took out a map of the Chinese Army's jurisdiction presided over by You Wenhui and drawn by Western missionaries.At the same time, a Ricci version of the world map was opened.Point them out to the imperial envoys of Ming Dynasty to compare them with each other.

Everyone's attention was immediately shifted to the mountains and rivers.Problems in the Jiangnan area.Now relegated to the second line.

The Chinese army took these territories to claim their vassals to the imperial court.This means a great contribution to the expansion of territory.and.This is the official attachment of the territory from south to north thousands of miles.

In the East Asian tributary system.Since the Qin and Han Dynasties in the third century BC.This system of international relations exists in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia.The Central Plains Empire of China has always been the main core.Form a hierarchical network political order system.The Central Plains Dynasty regarded itself as the Celestial Dynasty.Through canonization.Combined with Confucian thought system.Layer by layer push outward. In 1371, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang clearly stipulated that Annan, Champa, Goryeo, Siam, Ryukyu, Sumatra, Java, Panheng, Baihua, Sanfuqi, Boni and other Western and Nanyang countries were "non-expropriation countries".In fact, China's actual control area has been established.He also established the tributary principle of "thick exchanges and thin returns".As a result, the tributary system was finally established as the prevailing international relations system in the Eastern world.in this system.The Central Plains regime in China became the center of one yuan.The tributaries recognized this centrality.

These places occupied by the Chinese army.State power has existed before.Most of them paid tribute to Ming Dynasty.But except for the Ryukyu country.This kind of paying tribute to ministers is not the same thing as submitting books to officially belong to the Ming Dynasty: the former is a foreign vassal with a restraining nature.The latter is the toast of the inner genus.The former is attached only in name.The latter is a local self-government regime belonging to the central government of Ming Dynasty.

therefore.If the Chinese Army really governs so many territories, it will become a territory of Ming Dynasty.The merits of you recruiting imperial envoys can already be famous in history.

Compared with these famous events in history.Jiangnan leased several prefectures and counties to the chieftains of the subordinates to run businesses.That was a trifle.

These places occupied by the Chinese army.State power has existed before.Most of them paid tribute to Ming Dynasty.But except for the Ryukyu country.This kind of paying tribute to ministers is not the same thing as submitting books to officially belong to the Ming Dynasty: the former is a foreign vassal with a restraining nature.The latter is the toast of the inner genus.The former is attached only in name.The latter is a local self-government regime belonging to the central government of Ming Dynasty.

therefore.If the Chinese Army really governs so many territories, it will become a territory of Ming Dynasty.The merits of you recruiting imperial envoys can already be famous in history.

Compared with these famous events in history.Jiangnan leased several prefectures and counties to the chieftains of the subordinates to run businesses.That was a trifle.