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Chapter 634 Governor of Luzon
The competition between the army and the navy, in the eyes of the emperor, should be a good thing.

They are all rushing to make contributions, and they are all rushing to expand the territory for Daming. As long as the strength allows, isn't it good?

The spirit of pioneering and enterprising is cultivated from the army, and the will of the whole people is inspired through continuous victories. Isn't this a normal way of development?
Looking at the dynasties in history, from being aggressive and sweeping all directions to being weak and weak, they almost have to go through a stage, that is, the peace will last for a long time.

Peace in the world is a good thing, but it has become a breeding ground for all kinds of evils.

Therefore, the emperor was not going to stop, and took advantage of the fact that Daming's military power had reached a new height, conquered all directions, plundered wealth, and laid the foundation for the future development of Daming.

Originally, after cutting down Myanmar, they planned to attack Luzon again in a year or two, and launched bloody revenge against the Spaniards.

But the emperor vaguely remembered that there was another massacre against the Chinese, and he was afraid that the night would be full of dreams, so he accelerated the pace of action.

According to the comparison of military strength, there is absolutely no problem in defeating the Spaniards, and the natives of Luzon are not a concern.

When the Spaniards invaded Luzon back then, they defeated the indigenous troops with an army of only two to 300 people, and gradually turned central Luzon into a Spanish colony.

Up to now, according to intelligence figures, the Spaniards, including civilians, only have a total of two to three thousand, and more than ten warships.

To the natives of Luzon, hundreds of Spaniards can be said to be well-equipped and well-trained.But for the Ming army, which is on the rise, both weapons and equipment and military strength are crushing advantages.

If it weren't for the consumption of war that needs to be carried out in a planned and step-by-step manner, the military operations of the army and the navy will increase.This is still the emperor's pressure, and he has not approved the report that the confident army has stepped up its operations.

This year, when cutting Myanmar, the persimmons are first picked and squeezed.Improving the morale of the people is one aspect, and plundering wealth to prepare for the next battle is also very important.

If enough are captured, next year the army will attack the front and the navy will conquer Luzon, and there will be funds to continue to invest.

War is also a business. Try not to do it if you lose money and gain fame; if you win a war, you must gain something, so that you can have a virtuous circle and continue this business.

After all, it is impossible for the state's finances to support years of foreign wars. Although these wars will bring benefits, they can be divided into short-term and long-term.

In the short term, it is immediate.For example, destroying Champa was not only easy, but also rewarded a lot.Famien can also be classified into this category. The gold and silver treasures of the Burmese king's royal family must be an astonishing number after the city of Ava was captured.

In the long run, Liaodong's northward advance will not yield immediate gains.Land is certainly wealth, but it needs to be cultivated for at least two or three years before it can be profitable.

Just like investing in stocks in the market, it can be used for short-term or long-term holding. Only with a reasonable allocation can the return be maximized.

Therefore, the plan to attack Luzon is a plan, and it depends on the harvest of the war against Burma and the issuance of war bonds.

With tens of thousands of troops and nearly a thousand ships, the investment in attacking Luzon is huge.As for the income, the gold and silver properties grabbed from the Spaniards are probably not worth the investment.

However, if you occupy Luzon and manage it well, it will be a fairly stable long-term income.Among other things, the copper mines in Luzon can solve the problem of copper shortage in the Ming Empire.

Teak in Luzon is a strategic resource. As one of the most durable hardwoods, teak is also known as the "king of all woods" in shipbuilding.

With sufficient teak wood, the ships of the Ming Dynasty Navy can be upgraded to a higher level.Whether it is firmness or durability, it will be greatly improved.

Although attacking Luzon next year is only a plan, the final decision must be made depending on the specific situation.However, preparations in all aspects have been carried out intensively, without any delay.

"In the third year of Yongle, when Zheng He went to the Western Ocean to tour the Luzon Islands, he was ordered to appoint the overseas Chinese leader Xu Chailao as the governor of the Luzon Kingdom...Xu Chailao was loyal to the imperial court and followed Shuli, and did his best..."

The emperor picked up the teacup and drank tea, Li Dan lowered his head slightly, but his mind was full of thoughts, both puzzled and excited.

This visit to Beijing was to celebrate the emperor's birthday on the Qianqiu Festival, to report the preparations for the Maritime Chamber of Commerce, and to purchase war bonds.

There is another reason, that is, Li Dan had stayed in Luzon for many years, and he was still Jiapidan (overseas Chinese leader).

The crusade against Luzon is a secret to outsiders, but Li Dan knows it.To this end, he will arrange sea ships to transport personnel, supplies and ammunition for the Ming army when it is launched.

Li Dan's hatred for the Spaniards is deeply rooted in his heart, and he will never forget it.After knowing that he was going to fight the Spaniards, he was excited and excited. He said he was buying war bonds, but in fact he was donating them. The second issue of bonds has not yet been issued!
But after the emperor inquired about Lu Song's situation, he said something like this, which made Li Dan not think about it.

And the emperor's thoughts are not complicated. When occupying territory overseas, stationing troops for defense, and governing government affairs, it is still necessary to consider the local customs and living habits.

If the imperial court directly sends officials there, one is the methods and means of governance, which cannot be copied domestically; the other is the affinity with the local Chinese, which may not be harmonious.

It doesn't matter if it's not Li Dan. It is also possible to choose a prestigious overseas Chinese leader from Luzon.

The emperor didn't want to use the word "colonies", but in the initial stage of occupation, we still had to learn from the experience of Western Yi.

There is no need to invest too much money and high occupation costs to gradually turn the colony into the territory of Ming Dynasty. This process may take several years, ten or ten years, but it is relatively safe.

Overseas expansion is necessary, but the spread is too wide, too eager for success, and the burden will be quite heavy.Since Luzon is regarded as a long-term investment, it is reasonable to take a long time to digest it.

As for the power of the governor, everything except the army can be given to him.Supplemented by the officials selected by the Ministry of Officials and the promotion of local Chinese, as long as the management is proper and can bring continuous and stable income to Daming, it is qualified.

This kind of thinking is not unusual, that is, to operate Luzon as a subsidiary company, just like the British and the Dutch opened the East India Company.

Further explanation is similar to contracting.Whoever runs the business better and brings more benefits to the Ming Empire, it's not a bad idea to be the governor.

Realizing that the emperor put down his teacup and looked at him with a smile, Li Dan hurriedly bowed and said, "Long live, my humble minister..."

The emperor nodded slightly, and said: "Because you are familiar with the situation in Luzon, I think that after defeating the Spaniards, I can appoint you as the governor of Luzon to govern. I don't know if you are willing or not, and I don't know if you have the ability?"

(End of this chapter)