Xu Da didn't believe that land could be developed without fighting. He couldn't quite understand why a country that couldn't live a good life had to rely on others to take care of it. Isn't it unreasonable?
But when Zhang Ximeng placed the map of Ryukyu in front of Xu Da, he stopped talking.
This country is really too small, much smaller than many counties in the Ming Dynasty. This is indeed the case. The entire Ryukyu Island is only more than 2,200 square kilometers, which is about one-twentieth.
On such a pitiful land, there are actually three countries: South, Central, and North. They are constantly fighting against each other, and the sky is dark and the earth is dark.
Xu Da, who was used to commanding an army of hundreds of thousands, running thousands of miles on raids, and conducting thousands of conquests, really couldn't imagine how these three countries fought.
Can it be considered a country?
It's more like saying that the village chiefs were fighting each other!
That also flatters them. Many villages, communities and clans in the south fight with each other and can mobilize thousands of people. The total troops invested by both sides may exceed 10,000.
It is estimated that the three countries of Ryukyu and the war that will overwhelm the country will not be of this scale.
Xu Da also finally believed it. Not to mention sending Hua Yun, a general of Wu Zhen's level seemed to have Zhu Laosi leading the army, so he probably wouldn't lose!
"Prime Minister Zhang, the differences between these countries are really too big. I don't understand what use Ryukyu, a tiny place like this, can be used for?"
Zhang Ximeng laughed and said, "Xuda, this is your shortcoming. From an agricultural point of view, there must be sufficient rain and flat and open terrain to facilitate growing crops. But from a commercial point of view, this kind of guarding the sea fortress
, the place where merchant ships from the north and south travel between each other, is very important. Not to mention anything else, just providing a safe haven for passing ships, replenishing fresh water food, temporary rest, and repairing damaged ships is enough to feed hundreds of thousands of people on the island, and it also
It will be very profitable.”
Zhang Ximeng pointed at Ryukyu and said with a smile: "Believe it or not, just such a place can contribute more than one million yuan in tax revenue every year!"
"What?" Xu Da was really shocked, "Mr. Zhang, aren't you joking? I, I remember correctly, last year, Henan's commercial tax did not exceed one million yuan! A small island,
It’s actually more than the tax revenue of a province?”
Zhang Ximeng smiled slightly. Henan has not yet recovered from the war. In a few years, commercial taxes will definitely rise sharply. But it also shows that the potential of Ryukyu is unlimited.
Whoever controls this place will make a fortune!
Xu Da pondered over and over again, then suddenly snorted coldly: "If you give such a fat piece of meat to them, it will really be in vain!"
Zhang Ximeng also smiled, "After all, he is the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty. Both your Majesty and I want to arrange a proper way out for everyone, but they may not be able to do what I want!"
Xu Da nodded vigorously, "Sir, don't worry, I will spread the news. If anyone dares to talk nonsense again, I, surnamed Xu, will directly knock on the door!"
Xu Da is no joke this time. He is the head of the Huaixi generals. He has served as commander-in-chief many times and commanded the armies... Let's put it this way. If these generals brag, they will not even be afraid of the King of Heaven.
...I'm sorry, Xu Da is definitely something they can't afford to offend.
Probably Xu Da is greater than the generals, and greater than the King of Heaven, Lao Tzu.
Xu Da was a little helpless when facing this group of people before.
They think about glory and wealth and look forward to enjoying life.
Xu Da didn't have any other good options besides scolding people.
It's not easy to learn well, but bad learning will happen soon. Even if your parents are your parents, they may not be able to listen to you, let alone your colleagues and fellow villagers.
But things are different now. Zhang Ximeng has already pointed out the way.
Don’t you want glory and wealth?
There is so much money sitting there right now.
If you are still not satisfied, then you are no longer a distinguished person, but a giant baby.
Moreover, news of Lao Zhu’s investment in industry and commerce was also released.
Now things are clearer.
Your Majesty has spent tens of millions of taels to build shipyards and build ships in order to expand overseas, and the nobles and nobles of the clan are the biggest beneficiaries of the use of foreign troops.
Who dares to say that His Majesty is unkind and unkind?
Who can say that His Majesty treats nobles badly?
If someone goes too far and dares to destroy the law of the field, then death is the right way to go!
"Sir, it's so hard to think about!"
Zhu Yuanzhang came to Zhang Ximeng's mansion again. The emperor and his ministers sat across from each other in the flower hall, with a pot of strong tea and a plate of pumpkin seeds, and the two chatted casually.
Being mean and ungrateful is definitely not a good word to describe. Although Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care that much, he still felt uncomfortable being called a bad name and being pointed out by others.
What's more, this kind of thing that will damage the emperor's reputation and prestige cannot be done carelessly.
In fact, the clan regulations were put forward when dealing with Tang Shengzong and Lu Zhongheng, which meant that crimes came first and compensation came later.
However, through Zhang Ximeng's operation, the prince went to Peiping, authorized Fang Guozhen to go on overseas missions, and even Zhu Ying's military strategy in Yunnan... All of these are taken into account. His majesty, the emperor, has made plans early and arranged a proper way out for the nobles.
, that is, some people do not know what is right and still annex land and violate the laws of heaven. They are basically seeking death.
After such an operation, the excitement caused by the execution of Tang Lu gradually subsided. Even in the army, people became much calmer.
This time, Lao Zhu was still responsible for killing, and Zhang Ximeng was responsible for dealing with the aftermath. The monarch and his ministers cooperated, and it was still flawless.
"Sir, we are still a little unconvinced! Those bastards, they have made great contributions and we have given them titles, but they still feel that they are not enough and are making trouble everywhere. Instead of punishing them, we gave them such a big piece of fat!
If this continues, will they despise the king's law even more? Will they look down on us even more? Do they think we are weak and can be bullied?"
"Also, if their virtues go outside, what good things can they do? Isn't it just being arrogant, causing chaos in the world, and boiling public resentment? They will probably ruin the reputation of Ming Dynasty! How can we tolerate them! Such black sheep
, it’s the same wherever you go!”
Lao Zhu was filled with murderous intent, banging the table with his tea cup, tea splashing everywhere, and he was full of anger.
Zhang Ximeng saw this and could only smile indifferently.
"My lord, can you easily give them this overseas job? There are so many distinguished military ministers and qualified people? Just ranking them based on seniority won't work! So I suggest that we develop martial arts training for generals.
Get up. This time my lord is willing to be the mountain leader, and I will definitely not stop him. I also plan to teach them how to fish overseas!"
"Exhausting the lake to catch fish?" Lao Zhu was stunned, "Sir, are you right?"
"No, this is sustainable, not a one-time deal."
Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyelids. He still couldn't understand what Zhang Ximeng meant, but he didn't care about it. He was interested in running a school.
If these generals relax a little, they will cause trouble.
And killing military officials on a large scale is not without consequences.
Arrangements are made externally and school management is restricted, so this group of people can be manipulated.
Lao Zhu agreed instantly, "Let's do what you want, sir. Whoever performs well in school and has outstanding grades will be given priority to get the qualification to go overseas, and the assigned area will be better."
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he was in a good mood and wanted to be Teacher Zhu again.
He drank up the tea in the cup in one gulp and returned to the palace happily.
When the news spread, all the nobles in Beijing could not sit still.
I need to go to school again and study again.
Whoever has better grades will be assigned a better place?
Are you going?
I'm not going!
Hua Yun gritted his teeth and said to the Wu brothers: "We are already at this age, can't we still live in peace and enjoy the glory and wealth? Why go to school? It is obvious that it is torturing us in different ways. A man can be killed but not humiliated. Let me
Like a primary school student, if you pick up the book again, you might as well kill me!"
Wu Zhen and Wu Liang looked at each other and agreed, "You are right, we will not be fooled!"
After the three people discussed it, they went back separately. On the way, Wu Zhen whispered: "Mr. Zhang taught us lessons back then, do you still have those teaching materials?"
Wu Liang rolled his eyelids, "What do you want that for?"
"Nothing to do, just take it out and look at it!"
"What a bullshit!" Wu Liang cursed angrily: "You just promised Laohua, we won't be embarrassed. Why, you changed your mind?"
Wu Zhen said thiefly: "Are you thinking that Old Flower can be honest and obedient? I think it's 80% impossible. People say that books have their own beauty, and books have their own houses of gold. If we really rely on reading, we can distinguish
If we get a piece of fat meat, we will give it one million guan a year, especially if it can be passed on to future generations. Such a good thing is worth our efforts!"
Wu Liang gritted his teeth, "You're right, but we can't cheat that old man... How about we give him a share too!"
"No matter what!" Wu Zhen said: "Let's grab the position first, then get the money, and divide it between tens of thousands of dollars, that's all! Don't you think so?"
Wu Liang thought for a while and finally nodded: "Let's do it! Even brothers can't be soft on this kind of thing!"
After he finished speaking, he suddenly looked at Wu Zhen subconsciously. The two people looked at each other, a little embarrassed!
"I don't know if I can find what Mr. Zhang was talking about at the beginning. I'll go back and have a look first. When I find it, I'll call you!" Wu Liang ran away, leaving Wu Zhen behind.
Wu Zhen was furious and chased him for a whole street, but gave up.
But when he turned around, a ghostly smile appeared on his face!
fool!
Be fooled!
What I talked about back then was quite simple, but now I definitely need to deepen it.
I have to find someone more suitable.
Wu Zhen turned around and headed straight for the martial arts school.
That boy Lan Yu used to be by Zhang Ximeng's side and did tutoring jobs. Now that he has gone to teach martial arts, he must be even more powerful than he was back then.
Ask him for help, you will definitely be able to do it!
I'm so smart!
Wu Zhenle rushed over, but just as he arrived, he found a fat figure with a huge belly walking out, holding a child with a tiger head and a tiger brain beside him.
"Mr. Lan, this kid is worthless and refuses to study hard. Don't worry, I will definitely watch him every day when he comes back... I will take these books back first. If there is anything I don't understand, I will trouble Mr. Lan even more!"
"
Lan Yu had a sullen face and said in a deep voice: "As the parents of classmate Hua Wei, it is the son's fault that he does not teach his father! Looking at Hua Wei's appearance, your fault is not small!"
Hua Yun's heart moved and she quickly said: "Understood, I, I will definitely change my ways and be a new person! Thank you Mr. Lan!"
As they talked, they walked forward and met Wu Zhen...