Chapter 1108 Sudan's wealth? It's all ours
Topkapa Palace, Istanbul.
"In terms of palace luxury, Türkiye is far more important than the Ming Dynasty!"
Being in this magnificent palace, Zhu Heyu couldn't help but sigh.
"That's because Your Majesty is frugal and does not want to waste the people and cause money."
Zheng Sen quickly complimented.
In fact, this is not a compliment. This is a well-known thing. Compared with emperors of all dynasties, Emperor Gan Sheng did not have high requirements for the palace. In order to reduce the maintenance cost of the palace, many new construction techniques were adopted. For example, when building the Nanjing Palace, the "golden pillars" of the three halls did not have expensive and rare golden nanmu, but used stone pillars instead. Why are stones used for a long life and maintenance-free? As for iron reinforced concrete, it has also been widely used in the palace. The most direct result is that there has never been a major fire in the palace in the past twenty years. This is of course related to the fire hydrants and other facilities in the palace, but the most important thing is the reduction of the amount of wood.
All of this is also regarded as evidence that the Gansheng Emperor is frugal. Moreover, compared with the nouveau riche-style gold-clad silver-clad palace decorations in Europe, India and other places, the solemn and solemn style of the Daming Palace is indeed a little "simple".
Moreover, Topkapa Palace is a famous luxury. After all, the Turks are just a bite. Even when the "family groups" starve to death, it will not prevent the Sultans from building luxurious palaces. This is the pleasure of the Sultans.
"Even the luxurious palace is just a temporary enjoyment. So what if the Turkish Sultan has the most luxurious and magnificent palace in the world? In the end, wouldn't it be a wedding dress for others?"
Pointing at the treasures in the palace, Zhu Heyu smiled.
"Before this expedition, many people said that our expedition was a loss. When we transport these treasures back to Nanjing, they would shut up when they came."
When it comes to exploiting the people and wealth, the Ottoman monarchs and ministers as colonists are all the best. In order to better squeeze the Reaya (animals) they mentioned and let the Sultan have a licentious and fun, the Sultan handed over the power to his slaves. And it is extremely rare for him to keep this huge empire zero or even negative population growth during the hundreds of years of rule.
What is even more rare is that their rule can last for hundreds of years, which is simply incredible. Perhaps just as a Turkish diplomat said, "Our empire is the most powerful country. You want to destroy it from the outside, and we want to destroy it from the inside, but he just can't collapse!"
Now, this empire has finally been destroyed!
While destroying this empire, Zheng Sen, as the conqueror, seized a large amount of wealth in this city that was enough to shock anyone. In the past few hundred years, the empire has robbed everywhere and squeezed out an astonishing amount of wealth. Just in the palace, he has possessed millions of treasures. Moreover, the wealth accumulated by the ministers.
Now everything has become the wealth of the conqueror!
Of course, the conquerors have the right to control these wealth, such as gold, silver, diamonds, gems, and artworks. In short, everything will be sent to the palace of the Ming Dynasty. They will be exhibited in the museum as a symbol of demonstrating the martial arts of the Ming Dynasty and will also become part of the royal wealth.
Reversal?
How to reverse?
After thinking a little, Zheng Sen understood how the reversal was reversed. It was nothing more than implementing a differential tax system in various places like the Ottomans, and harsh taxes on some families. In fact, India and the vassal states in the South China Sea also implemented a differential tax system. The natives who were Chinese were exempt from paying head tax and exempting labor service. There was nothing new under the sun. When Zheng Sen understood His Highness’s idea, he heard His Highness say again.
"However, these are not suitable for external publicity now. Let's talk about it when we defeat that Muhan! Only by defeating the Ottoman Sultan can they destroy their last prestige. In this country that treats the people as animals, if they lose their prestige, or their deterrence to the people, they will have nothing."
Although the Ottoman Empire was very far away from the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Heyu was not unfamiliar with this country. In fact, for the past twenty years, the Ming Dynasty had been deliberately understanding all countries.
Why do we need to know them? Of course, it is to occupy and rule this land. Among almost all countries, only the Ottomans are the most suitable for being ruled by outsiders. No, it should be said that they are liberated by outsiders.
"At that time, we will become liberators of all ethnic groups. Those enslaved by the Ottomans will welcome us with singing and dancing."
When the Zhuheyu region was transformed into a land, a servant hurriedly walked in and reported.
Chapter completed!