Actively developing corresponding contacts with the outside world and putting down the so-called airs of the heavenly kingdom, whether it is at the economic level, or the technical level, or the military, diplomatic and other levels, will have many benefits for the Ming Dynasty at this stage.

There are obviously many internal contradictions in Ming Dynasty. If we don't find a better window to transfer these contradictions one by one and solve the problems in the process, it will undoubtedly be a waste for Ming Dynasty!

The vast territory is the absolute advantage of the Ming Dynasty, which means that many of the things produced by the Ming Dynasty are worth dumping abroad in exchange for what they need.

Such as grain, spices, copper ore, etc.

Even at this stage, the Ming Dynasty is still under a small-scale peasant economy, but what does this mean?

"Claire, you said that if you rush to the northern border of the Ming Dynasty, to the place called Tianjin, can you really get the answers you want?"

On the deck of a Galen ship, James looked at Claire with a serious expression and said: "The Ming Dynasty is very powerful. Previously, the Dutch wanted to trade with the Ming Dynasty, and they even did not hesitate to launch a naval war.

This shows strength.

But the final result was a disastrous defeat for the Dutch.

The Ming Dynasty is good everywhere, but it does not open its ports to the outside world so that our ships can dock and our people can gain the power of freedom.

The silk, porcelain, tea, etc. produced in the Ming Dynasty are all sacred things given by God."

As he spoke, James's face showed greed.

As the spokesperson for a director under the name of John's company, if they can get the answers they want during this trip to the Northern Territory of the Ming Dynasty, they will undoubtedly receive a generous commission.

"James, give up your previous thoughts."

Claire turned around and said with a smile: "Before we sailed north to the Ming Dynasty, many people had already secretly rushed to Tianjin.

As far as I know, the Tianjin magistrate, um, a Ming official named Chen Yansheng, was deeply trusted by the Ming emperor.

In the entire coastal area of ​​the Ming Dynasty, except for Tianjin, there is no other place open to the sea, so we must seize this opportunity."

When he said this, Claire clasped his hands tightly, and his eyes shone brightly. The Ming Dynasty was like an inexhaustible treasure house deep in his heart.

If you can buy large quantities of tea, silk, porcelain and other items and transport them across the ocean to European countries, you will definitely earn a lot of gold and silver coins.

"It's just a pity that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty chose to open the sea in Tianjin instead of Hangzhou Prefecture, Songjiang Prefecture, and Fuzhou Prefecture."

James stretched out his hand and said in confusion: "After all, those places are closer to the southern border of the Ming Dynasty, and areas like the northern border do not seem to be rich in silk, porcelain, tea and other items.

And according to what I know, the Northern Xinjiang of the Ming Dynasty seemed to have experienced a rebellion, so it seems that it is not suitable as a place to open up the sea."

As the pioneers of overseas colonization, whether it was the Dutch, the English, or Portugal, they generally obtained news from the Ming Dynasty through Western missionaries.

Traveling thousands of miles away, not afraid of hardships and dangers, he also came to the territory of the Ming Dynasty. In addition to the so-called missionary work, he also had some other purposes.

It is a pity that the Ming Dynasty, which was under the small peasant economy, was very conservative in its treatment of certain things. This made the Western missionary groups who arrived in the Ming Dynasty not achieve what they wanted.

If the people who dare to call the countries of Europe clearly know the weakness of the Ming Dynasty, I am afraid that these barbaric groups disguised as gentlemen will swarm the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

“It’s a blessing to have places to choose from.”

Claire frowned and said: "Since the emperor of the Ming Dynasty made such a decision, he must have considered it, and these are beyond our control.

According to my understanding of the Ming Dynasty, even if Tianjin does open up the sea, the range within which we can freely enter and exit will be extremely narrow.

Presumably, this Ming Emperor was an emperor with unique insights into business, unlike the previous Emperor Wanli and Emperor Tianqi who were as conservative and pedantic.

James, please don’t forget that within the territory of the Ming Dynasty, there was a Grand Canal dug by manpower, which spanned the north and south borders of the Ming Dynasty.

If Tianjin's trade really prospered, would the merchants under the Ming Dynasty go to Tianjin instead of selling hot-selling products?

Furthermore, our spices, minerals and other products are also extremely valuable."

Listening to what Claire said, James became more and more excited in his heart. At this time, he wished he could rush to Tianjin immediately to get the answer he wanted.

If the Tianjin Kaihai incident is indeed true, it will be an opportunity for him personally and for John's company!

Emperor Chongzhen made many plans to deal with the opening of Tianjin to the sea, including restricting the entry and exit of people from European countries in Tianjin. Once they cross the line, they will be severely punished.

The plan to open the sea was to gradually change the Ming Dynasty, not to lure wolves into the house. Although Emperor Chongzhen knew in his heart that as people from various European countries began to take root in Tianjin, they would inevitably understand many things about the Ming Dynasty.

However, these all require process and time.

By the time they understand clearly, the Ming Dynasty has undergone many changes and will inevitably build a navy belonging to the Ming Dynasty. If these greedy guys want to threaten the Ming Dynasty, let's see who has a stronger fist.

Hegemony in the Age of Discovery has never been solved through negotiation, but through relying on one's own strong national power to intimidate those who are young.

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Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.

"This Chen Yansheng, his achievements in Tianjin are quite good." Looking at the memorial in his hand, Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said to Sun Chuanting who was in attendance.

"Not only has the order in Tianjin been stabilized, but things such as the Customs Office and the Tianjin Shipyard have been clearly implemented. The most important thing is that the opening of the sea has begun.

Sun Qing, if Tianjin can be opened to the sea well, it will not only solve the urgent needs of the Ming Dynasty, but also create a lot of tax revenue for the country."

"Your Majesty, if we deal with this matter, the public opinion between the government and the public will not be very good, right?"

Sun Chuanting thought for a while and then said: "After all, many people's attitude towards people from Western countries is actually to stay at a distance.

If there will be many Westerners in Tianjin in the future, if their actions violate the laws of the Ming Dynasty or endanger the rule of the Ming Dynasty, this is not a small problem.
Chapter completed!