Hongwu Survival Guide

Chapter 347 Three Aspects
conference room.

Everyone heard Mr. Zuo Xiang's words, and they couldn't help feeling in their hearts, Jiang...is still old and spicy.

Enough!

When mentioning the country of Wa, the first reaction of everyone is that the two conquests by the previous dynasties failed.

The Mongolian iron cavalry is so powerful that it can't even eat a piece of land. Daming...has just founded the country, how can it be so frustrating?
Too risky.

However, the current situation is that even if the naval captain and the deputy envoy of Yinghai took the initiative to plead guilty, the record of Daiqu's great victory is there, and His Majesty the emperor fought hard in the battle, so it is even more clear that In this battle, the navy has only credit and no fault!

As for the coastal defense loopholes...

There are thousands of miles along the coast of Daming, where is there no loophole?

Can this blame the navy?

The navy is only a year old.

Therefore, according to the normal way of thinking, everyone should praise the whole matter, it should be affirmative, and they should take the initiative to help the navy to claim credit!
If anyone doesn't do this, but instead wants to suppress and smear, then he is treating His Majesty the Emperor as a fool.

His Majesty the Emperor is not a fool.

His Majesty the Emperor is more likely to use a small ledger to record a sum for you!
Let's talk about the front.

This is where I have to talk about Zuo Xiang's sophistication.

Zuo Xiang had a relationship with a certain person, so of course he didn't want to push the boat along the way, but just chanted a sentence, in fact, it was a bit out of bounds, and if he chanted again, he would be charged.

So, no more talking.

How to do it?

Zuo Xiang stopped nagging, Zuo Xiang began to praise and kill!

On the surface, it is said that the Japanese invasion of Daming's waters cannot be forgiven, but the subtext is... Since the navy is so powerful, let it go and beat the Japanese country!
What are the benefits of fighting the Japanese country?
Desolate and remote.

Out of breath, meaningless.

It would be even more embarrassing if he lost.

At that time, whether the naval commander Hua Gao can continue to secure his position is uncertain.

At the meeting table, Lao Zhu never thought that Li Shanchang would say such a thing. Of course, he could understand the joints, and felt a little helpless.

You shouldn't ask yourself.

Different from the thoughts of the ministers about the Wa country, even though they know that the Wa country has considerable value, such as silver mines, such as fishing grounds, but now... it is not the time yet.

After Zuo Xiang finished speaking, it was originally Chang Yuchun's turn, but Lao Zhu didn't follow the order, but subconsciously looked at his precious 23rd grandson: "Yuaner, what do you think?"

Ancestor, this matter must...

wrong.

Ancestor, have you been possessed by Lord Di again?
Ok.

Why do you say 'again'?
Zhu Yuan's thoughts deviated, and facing Lao Zhu's expectations, he said: "It's not that the Wa country cannot be fought, our ancestors, and everyone, but we must have clear goals, and we can't be like the previous dynasty, which is chaotic."

When the boy Pingzhang said that, everyone lifted their spirits.

However, I tend to watch the kind of excitement.

Zuo Xiang was obviously digging a hole just now, Master Pingzhang, how can you jump?
You are not such a person?

Old Zhu was also surprised: "Can you... fight?"

Zhu Yuan gestured towards the vertical panel at the end of the long table: "My ancestor, we have already laid down the Tamra chess piece before. This time, it just so happens that Zhao Dingxi developed his power in Jiuwei Island of the Wa Kingdom, and Zhao Dingxi attacked again. If it is my court, and the teacher is famous, then, at least... we can also send troops to take Jiuwei Island, which is another pawn under our subordinates."

As Zhu Yuan said, everyone looked at the chart on the vertical board.

Before the others had time to express their opinions, Zhu Yuan muttered with the first voice: "Your Majesty, the country of Japan...a lesson learned from the past, can't fight, can't fight..."

Everyone looked at it, and it was Fu Yu, Minister of the Ministry of War.

As a native of Jiangxi and former member of Chen Youliang's former ministry, Fu Yu became more cautious in his actions after being promoted by Lao Zhu from the second rank of Zhongshu to participate in politics last year to the second rank of military minister.

This time.

Obviously, everyone can hear that Fu Yu's sincerity.

Although it was attacked this time, Zhao Dingxi's troops had already been destroyed, so what would be the use of going to fight against the Japanese country, besides wasting money and people?

After Fu Yu opened his mouth, Zhang Yi, the official censor, followed suit: "Your Majesty, I think it's enough to stop here. Right now... we still need to focus on the 'three-year plan' to develop the economy and restore people's livelihood."

These words, especially some of the words, Zhang Yi still felt awkward while speaking, but somehow he became more and more used to it.

After Zhang Yi, Deng Yu also shook his head and spoke, also disapproving.

Lao Zhu has no idea in his heart, so he can only look at his precious 23rd grandson again.

This Japanese country is definitely going to be fought.

It's just... Now, it seems, and it's really unnecessary.

Seeing Lao Zhu's eyes, Zhu Yuan nodded.

clear.

It's time to make sense again.

After sorting out his thoughts a bit, Zhu Yuan looked around and said, "Everyone, this matter... can be divided into three aspects."

Everyone: "..."

coming.

Again!
It's nothing to the others, Mr. Zuo Xiang, who knows that he can't say anything, wants to leave.

Do not listen or not.

But Zhu Yuan has already started: "Political level, Zhao Dingxi's troops who are [-]% of the Japanese attacked our Daming sea area, so it is justifiable for us to send troops."

Speaking of this, Zhu Yuan looked at Lao Zhu: "My ancestor, I suggest adding this matter temporarily in this issue of "Da Ming Monthly". The cause and effect must be clear."

Already February [-], the new month's "Da Ming Monthly" has basically been finalized.

just now……

How can it be done without reporting such a big event outside the account?

Lao Zhu nodded: "This is a great victory, we must add it."

Zhu Yuancai continued: "In short, the first one is politically justifiable."

Some things were left unsaid.

Zhu Yuan actually doesn't care about what is right and proper. The problem is that the people around him do care.

Can only do as the Romans do.

Then he said: "Secondly, at the military level, just taking down an island with a radius of [-] miles as mentioned in the military newspaper, is more than enough for our Ming Navy, so you don't have to worry too much about costing people and money."

Fu Yu, who was sitting on the same side as Zhu Yuan, heard this, and said again: "Pingzhang, even if it doesn't waste people's money, taking this island... What's the use for me, Daming?"

Zhu Yuan turned his head and looked over: "Fu Shangshu, don't worry, this is the third point I want to talk about, the economic aspect."

Fu Yu: "..."

Zhu Yuan withdrew his gaze and said with a smile: "Economically, Daming's garrison in Tamna can ensure that there is a stop of our own on the commercial road between our country and Goryeo. Even our Daming Navy can send troops when necessary." Protect the interests of our Daming maritime merchants. Similarly, if we take Jiuwei Island and establish the Daming Naval Base, then we will have a stop on the commercial road from our country to the Wa Kingdom. On the one hand, it can deter the Wa Kingdom. On the one hand, I, Daming Maritime Trade, can also get timely protection when necessary. As for, why do I do this? I will only say one thing. This year, the overall scale of Daming Maritime Trade will reach 500 million, so the court can get The tax revenue is 100 million. This is not counting the dividends of the maritime trade company directly under the state and the shares in other maritime trade companies. All of them are added up. The income is higher than my Daming salt tax. Just to ensure this income, thousands of troops are sent Guarding overseas is necessary."

Everyone: "..."

How should I refute it?
It seems that not only can't refute it, but some of them also thought back to the beginning, as if...someone mentioned that the main goal of establishing the Ming Dynasty Navy is not only to transport food, but also to protect fisheries and protect merchants!

The matter of transporting grain was settled last year, and this year it only needs to be done step by step.

Huyu...

According to the documents I saw before, only Mingzhou, this year’s reported sea catch target is already 300 million tons. Adding up the other sea divisions, Hongwu will reach 500 million tons for the whole year in the second year of Hongwu. I’m afraid it’s not a problem .

The annual grain tax in the first year of Hongwu was more than 1500 million shi, and this year will not be much different, and this fishing income is only one, which will account for one-third of the grain tax.

This must be protected.

Besides this...

business!
Everyone unanimously recalled that a young man earned 200 million taels for the court in Mingzhou last year by selling the license of a maritime trade company.

Therefore, let's not talk about the city ship merchant tax.

The maritime merchants gave 200 million taels at a time, using other people's money to eliminate disasters for others, you don't protect them, okay? !
No way!
However, Zhu Yuan was not finished yet.

After a short pause, the young Pingzhang continued: "Taking advantage of this opportunity to finalize a military base in the coastal waters of the country of Wa, by the way, to maintain commercial roads and protect our country's maritime merchants, this is actually a short-term goal. As for the long-term... I know that once you hear When attacking the Wa country, one thinks of the defeat of the previous dynasty, the waste of people and money, and the fact that it is useless, but, in fact, it is very useful."

Speaking of this, Zhu Yuan also looked at Lao Zhu.

The grandparents and grandchildren had discussed this matter in private, and if they want to make it public to the officials, they must first confirm Lao Zhu's attitude.

Of course Lao Zhu understood and nodded slightly.

Zhu Yuan reassured and continued: "Everyone knows that what I planned for our Ming Dynasty is a rhythm of development from the 'agricultural age' to the 'industrial age'. I want to enter the industrial age, greatly increase productivity, and get rid of the previous agricultural age. The dynasties are constantly overlapping and changing, what do we need most?"

Everyone subconsciously thought about the answer.

Can……

In someone's "Economics", the "production chapter" seems to be mentioned, it seems that it is not mentioned?
After waiting for a while, Zhu Yuan took the initiative to reveal the answer: "It's 'resources'."

After pointing out the answer, Zhu Yuan began to explain: "In the agricultural era, the resource that everyone traditionally recognized was generally 'land'. However, if we want to enter the industrial age, then the resources we need are far more than just land. , all the mountains, forests, lakes and seas that everyone can think of are useful resources for us."

He pointed to the sea chart on the vertical board: "Then, let's talk about the country of Wa. If you pay attention to the resources of the country, you must know. The three major metal deposits of gold, silver and copper in the country of Wa are very rich. They are the resources we need. In addition, the most important one, I have told my ancestors in private, is the fishing ground."

fishery?

Everyone looked at the sea chart together.

The sea chart refers to the globe made by Zhu Yuan before, so the Japanese archipelago is basically drawn.

Everyone looked carefully, but didn't find out, where is it suitable for a fishing ground?

Seeing everyone's reaction, Zhu Yuan thought for a while, got up, walked directly to the vertical board, picked up a pen, and drew a large circle on a large area east of the Japanese archipelago, and said, "Don't guess, everyone, this is here, here is It is one of the four largest fishing grounds in the world, and its scale is far larger than that of Zhoushan, the most fertile fishing ground in Ming Dynasty."

The imperial historian Zhang Yi asked: "Ping Zhang, how do you know this?"

"Because I'm an expert outside the world," Zhu Yuan joked, restraining his expression slightly, and continued: "Let's not talk about the other three large fishing grounds, which are too far away from us, let's talk about this fishing ground. The reason for its formation is This area is located at the confluence of the warm and cold currents in the north and south of the Pacific Ocean. The two ocean currents meet, impact and roll, bringing a lot of nutrients. The nutrients feed algae, and the algae feed herbivorous fish, herbivorous fish, and carnivores. Fish, the truth is that simple."

After saying this, Zhu Yuan also nodded in the direction of Zhoushan: "Our own Zhoushan fishing ground is actually the same principle, the cold current from the north meets the warm current from the south, and the fresh water from the Yangtze River flows into the sea, which also brings a lot of nutrients. It promotes the growth of algae, and therefore forms the cycle I just mentioned. Heh, the Sheshan Ocean outside the Yangtze River Estuary is the most important destination for the upcoming spring fishing season in Mingzhou. Why, because the small yellow croaker springs Then, why do the small yellow croakers come here to breed? Going back to what I just said, the warm current meets the cold current, the temperature is suitable, the nutrients are sufficient, and the food is abundant. The area of ​​Zhoushan Fishing Ground is relatively small. It is very small, with a radius of only a few hundred miles. However, Mingzhou Yinghai Division harvests millions of tons of fish easily every year. It will not be a problem to reach more than 1000 million tons of fish in the future. Then, look at this side, the country of Wa You can imagine how rich the fishery resources are if you compare the fishing grounds outside the sea with thousands of miles of sea area.”

After Zhu Yuan finished speaking, the meeting room became quiet again for a while.

Everyone is digesting what the boy Pingzhang just said.

then……

The conclusion is that it is beyond cognition. This is really... impossible to refute!

(End of this chapter)