Daming: From the end of Hongwu

367 Chapter 365 - Land Power and Sea Power

at night.

At some point, Zhu Yuying had already fallen into a deep sleep, but Zhen Wu lay on the bed and opened his eyes. Some things Zhu Yuying may think are relatively simple, but Zhen Wu is in the temple, so he understands it more deeply .

After Annan and Mobei were calmed down, in fact, whether Zhen Wu wanted to or not, he needed to let go of his power and take a few steps back.

Even if Zhu Di has a big heart that can accommodate Zhen Wu, who has made great military achievements and is in charge of soldiers, Zhen Wu still needs to make this gesture to show the next emperor.

To grow old and not die is to be a thief, and this refers to Zhen Wu's situation.

Zhen Wu has made great achievements, and he is also Zhu Gaochi's brother-in-law. After Zhu Gaochi ascended the throne, if Zhen Wu still hangs around the court in a grand manner, no matter how big-hearted Zhu Gaochi is, he will feel tired.

It's better to step back and help pave the way for March.

Presumably Zhu Gaochi is out of consideration for the stability of the military, and he is also happy to see Sanyue gaining momentum step by step. After all, he is a junior, no matter what he does, he will not have any psychological pressure to scold.

Zhen Wu smiled silently. In fact, after that day, Zhen Wu felt that he might no longer need those powers. With his influence alone, no one would dare to ignore him even if he was at home. exist.

What is this called?
The pillar of the country?

He really didn't expect to walk step by step, maybe one day he could reach this height.

As time passed slowly, Zhen Wu gradually fell asleep in a daze. I don't know how long it took, it seemed that he just closed his eyes, and the next day came quietly.

It was already winter in October, and the nights were longer than usual. When Zhu Yuying woke up Zhen Wu, it was still dark. Zhen Wu asked the time, and when he knew that it was [-] o'clock, he started to dress without delay. Get up.

Seeing this, Zhu Yuying went to the outside room, and while asking the maids to serve the food, she worriedly asked how the younger son slept with the nurse yesterday.

The servant girl smiled and said: "Mammy Yu knew that the princess was worried, so she came over to tell the slaves a while ago. The servants saw that the princess and the uncle were still asleep, so they didn't wake up. Nanny Yu said that the young master woke up in the middle of the night yesterday. Once, after being coaxed for a while, he fell asleep again, and now he is in a deep sleep, and he said that when the young master woke up, he would bring him to the princess."

Zhu Yuying smiled reassuringly and said: "This little thing was honest yesterday, and I was worried that he would toss around half the night."

While the two were talking, Zhen Wu walked out after putting on his clothes and loosening his hair.

The servant girl bent her body and saw Zhen Wu.

Zhen Wu nodded, then sat down and began to eat. After taking a sip of porridge, he asked casually, "Second brother is more difficult than Sanyue?"

Zhu Yuying nodded with a smile and began to talk to Zhen Wu about the difference between her second child and Sanyue.

Zhen Wu listened to his son's anecdotes about eating, and his appetite improved a bit. When Zhen Wu finished eating and looked at the time, it was almost time to leave, so he asked the maid to help him tie his hair, and at the same time began to think about it for a while. Some rhetoric and ideas when the palace was reinstated.

When Zhu Di met him this time, he was appointed to ask about Annan, so when Zhen Wu set off for the palace, he brought the memorial that he had been changing and changing before.

This memorial is about two trade lines.

One is the ancient Silk Road, an economic development corridor connecting China, Central Asia and Europe from the land, and the other is the "Maritime Silk Road", which is along the South China Sea, bypassing the Indochina Peninsula, and passing through Malacca The strait enters the Indian Ocean, then passes through the Middle East through the Suez Canal, and finally reaches such an east-west sea traffic route in Europe.

This is the way to make the economy of Ming Dynasty develop rapidly.

Once the economy takes off, many aspects of the country will also develop accordingly.

It's just that it is also difficult to realize this idea and turn it into real benefits.

Land power, sea power, and the combination of the two can realize this idea.

Fortunately for Zhen Wu, in this era, Daming was a very strong land power, while the ocean was still blank. With the existing technology, Daming was able to quickly occupy the right to speak on the ocean.

And with the right to speak on the ocean, after gaining huge benefits through ocean trade, it can strengthen the power on land again, open up the Hexi Corridor, and ensure that it is unimpeded.

When this idea can be transformed into benefits, Zhen Wu can't imagine what kind of changes will happen to Daming, but there is at least one thing that can be guaranteed: Daming will grow with prosperity and population explosion, and then Daming can migrate and spread to other places through the huge population. The surrounding area, in turn, drives the prosperity of the entire East Asia.

And at that time, the entire East Asia will belong to Ming Dynasty.

Daming will definitely be more brilliant and eye-catching than the Daming in history.

After all, a small United Kingdom can create an empire on which the sun never sets just by relying on sea power. The Ming Dynasty has a vast land. If it occupies the right to speak on the sea, no one can predict the ultimate achievement.

In fact, Zhu Di is really a genius. He is keenly aware that the trade on the ocean can bring him huge power, so he moved his mind and wanted to send Zheng He to the West.

It's just a pity that this policy was not sustained in the end, which made Daming gradually lose the right to speak in the ocean, and boat technology also stagnated for a time.

In the end, after the Qing Dynasty, when faced with the provocations of a sea power, a mighty land power could only cede land and pay compensation. In the eyes of everyone, those small and small countries finally gnawed away bit by bit, allowing China to become a powerful country. It collapsed.

At the end of the Qing Dynasty, it was not that no one was aware of this. Li Hongzhang had vigorously built the navy, but it was too late at that time. With the annihilation of the Beiyang Navy, the Qing Dynasty was finally completely lost on the ocean. The right to speak.

Thinking of this, Zhen Wu sighed, but then his eyes brightened again. This era is the beginning of exploring the ocean, and he has the opportunity to let Da Ming take the lead to go far on this road.

soon.

When Zhen Wu came to the palace, when he saw Zhu Di, Zhu Di just casually asked about the Liaodong, Jurchen territory and Nuergan area that he had reported, and put it aside for the time being.

As soon as Zhu Di changed the topic, he turned to the Annan matter.

"Annan, what do you think?" Zhu Di asked.

Zhen Wu grinned and said, "What else can I think, of course he beat his mother."

These words turned Zhu Di's face into a dark face. He couldn't help picking up a memorial and throwing it at Zhen Wu. He cursed and said, "What the hell are you talking about? I asked you what to do after you were beaten?"

"Occupied, set up prefectures and counties, set up three divisions, arrange officials, generals to garrison, natives move in, Han people move out, culture assimilation, within a few decades, isn't this the land of our Ming Dynasty?" Zhen Wu wondered. Said.

Zhu Di looked at Zhen Wu, and suddenly burst out laughing, as if he hadn't laughed so heartily for a long time.

Speaking of which, these thoughts of Zhen Wu coincide with Zhu Di's, but it is simple to say, but the resistance encountered is not small. In the eyes of most people, the land of Annan belongs to the kind of land that does not support the people and occupies "It's useless" places, it takes a lot of effort to manage it, and the waste is not worth the loss, so Zhu Di has been worried that if he expresses this idea, he will be opposed by everyone.

Unexpectedly, his eldest son-in-law not only thought the same as him, but also spoke with confidence.

Zhu Di took the exam and said: "You took Annan without knowing it. Is it a loss of righteousness, and the gain is not worth the loss? There are not a few court officials who know this way."

"Your Majesty doesn't need to test me. I have been thinking about this matter for several years."

Zhen Wu paused for a while and then said: "Actually, it is useless to just look at Annan's matter, but..." Zhen Wu walked to the map hanging on the side, drew a line on Nanyang with his fingers, and said: "There is a big map here. Benefits can be obtained, and if Annan's garrison can effectively ensure that our interests here will not be violated, and at the same time, the conquest of Annan can also be used to deter the Southeast Asian countries. All you need to say is, "Annan's matter, take a warning" The words will surely make other countries dare not obstruct all our actions, so attacking Annan is an extremely necessary thing."

"As for the courtiers, those who don't understand His Majesty don't need to explain to them. Those who understand and jump out to try to stop His Majesty must be the coastal gentry. They rely on the sea smuggling trade to make a lot of money. They will naturally do everything possible to stop His Majesty. These people are greedy for small profits and forget about righteousness. In my opinion, they will directly suppress them with blood and blood. Just look for opportunities to uproot them. Don't worry about their nagging."

Zhu Di listened to these words, as comfortable as drinking ice in midsummer, but Zhu Di still said with a straight face: "Look at what you are talking about, what benefits, what kind of big bowl, is there anything else?" The appearance of the Duke, although I want to organize a fleet to sail to the west, but it is to promote the mighty virtue, educate the people outside the region, and let them appreciate Wang Hua, don't make me so philistine."

"Ah, yes, yes, your Majesty is right." Zhen Wu didn't bother to refute Zhu Di, to promote mighty virtue, why did Zheng He go to the West seven times?Addictive to showing off national power?Childish is not childish.

Zhu Di didn't care about Zhen Wu's tone, and said instead: "However, there is one thing you said is right. The gentry along the coast will definitely stop me, and the coastal areas are the most fertile places. Once there is turmoil, the entire national power will be easily damaged. , so it is inappropriate to directly suppress the iron and blood, there is no need to fight with them now, there will be opportunities to punish them later."

"Then what does His Majesty plan to do?" Zhen Wu asked.

Zhu Di looked at Zhen Wu and laughed and said: "I have long wanted to arrange a play for all the officials to watch, so that they will shut up their objections, but you have not come back, the main supporting role It's hard to find, now that you're finally back, Lao Tzu's play can finally be staged."

"A play?" Zhen Wu asked.

Zhu Di nodded and said, "I won't talk to you about the specifics. You will know when the time comes. As for how you cooperate, I think it will not be hard for you. You will naturally know when the time comes."

Zhen Wu was a little speechless, what did he think of him.

However, Zhen Wu didn't ask too much, presumably Zhu Di was planning to make a big fuss over Annan Hu's family.

Afterwards, Zhen Wu saw that Zhu Di didn't intend to talk any more, so he took out the memorial from his sleeve, handed it to Zhu Di, and suddenly said solemnly: "Your Majesty, this was written by the minister in two years, and all of it is It is my view on the future of Ming Dynasty, and I hope His Majesty will study it carefully, and from now on attach importance to the road to sea power."

Seeing that Zhen Wu was so serious, Zhu Di took the memorial and read it carefully.

After a few glances, he raised his head to look at Zhen Wu in shock, and then lowered his head to look seriously again. In Zhu Di's mind, the Nanyang trade was only profitable, but he never thought about it. What does it mean, but now that he saw Zhen Wu's words summarized into a book, he was suddenly touched.

He had known for a long time that Zhen Wu was a person who was capable of literary and martial arts, and had a forward vision, but he never expected that Zhen Wu would have such insight.

It seems that Zhen Wu has never set his sights on the country.

Focus on the future and the world.

This is a good strategy for the development of the country.

Gradually, Zhu Di became fascinated, and at the same time, he was thinking about it by analogy, and from time to time he extended his thinking from what was written in Zhen Wu's memorial, so the time passed bit by bit, and when Zhu Di noticed that his eyes were sore, it was already noon.

He rubbed his eyes, and felt a little embarrassed when he saw Zhen Wu waiting all the time, so he hurriedly said to Zhen Wu, "I'll come here first today, and I'll call you over to discuss later if there's anything to do. Let's go back."

Zhen Wu didn't feel tired after waiting for such a long time, but felt relieved because Zhu Di attached importance to the memorial, so when Zhu Di asked him to go back, Zhen Wu also bent down contentedly.

When Zhen Wu came out from the palace, he smiled towards the sun.

Perhaps the ancient kings, only the hero Zhu Di, dared to forge ahead on the ocean.

When Ming Dynasty had the tendency of upper-level strategy, various domestic technologies such as boats and long-distance voyages would naturally bloom vigorously like fireworks.

And at this time, in Zhen Wu's home, the fifth younger sister was crying, Li Hua and Zhu Yuying complained about their grievances.

"Sister-in-law, do you think it's easy for my family? My father-in-law has been dead for so long, but my father-in-law's title has not been allowed to be inherited by my family. What's the matter now, in the past, I only thought that the court had too many things to deal with these things, but two months ago, His Majesty asked the Governor's Mansion to discuss whether there were leaks, and after negotiation, 11 people were awarded the canonization. Among the personnel this time, Qiu Song took the title of the Duke of Qi, but why my family couldn't do it, because of this matter, my family went to His Highness the King of Han, but the King of Han gave my son a sneer and sarcasm, and the King of Han just a little Don't think about the love when I was young, I am a woman, and it is not easy to come to the door to reason, you say that we have done nothing wrong in our duty, why should we be made things difficult by the king of Han."

Fifth Sister was crying while talking, which made Zhu Yuying's heart ache when she saw it.

She couldn't bear to wipe away the tears for Fifth Younger Sister, and persuaded: "I don't know about this, don't worry, wait for your elder brother to come back, let your elder brother ask."

Fifth Sister raised her head, her eyes dimmed, and said, "When will my elder brother come back? Is he avoiding me? I know that since I was young, my eldest brother has doted on Second Sister and Sixth Sister, and often dislikes me and Fourth Sister, but I At that time, I had worked hard to be very good, and I never wanted to make my elder brother angry, so why doesn't my elder brother like me?"

"What nonsense, your elder brother doesn't like you and fourth younger sister. Back then you often came to the palace. If your elder brother didn't like you, why would your elder brother tell me several times to take care of you and not let you be wronged."

"Really?" Fifth Sister asked.

Zhu Yuying nodded and said: "Of course it's true, let's stop crying, wait a little longer, when your elder brother comes back, just wait and see, your elder brother will definitely make decisions for you."

Fifth Sister nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.

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(End of this chapter)