"Oh?" Lao Zhu glanced at Han Du in surprise. Lao Zhu knew Tang He's temper very well. If Han Du's idea could not be recognized by him, it would be impossible for him to say such a thing.
Lao Zhu knew that Han Du was smart, and he also knew that he had many clever ideas. But Han Du had never been exposed to civil affairs, and naturally he had not made any achievements. If Han Du was proficient in civil affairs, he would be really versatile.
Lao Zhu glanced at Han Du with a meaningful look in his eyes, and said with a smile: "Since you have an idea, you might as well say it and listen."
Han Du also did his part and expressed his thoughts on the establishment of overseas governors.
When Lao Zhu heard that the governor was able to completely control the military and political affairs of a place, he couldn't help but frown. Lao Zhu himself had a very strong desire to control power. In order to concentrate the imperial power, Lao Zhu even did not hesitate to abolish the Central Government while taking advantage of the Hu Weiyong case.
The Ministry of Education abolished the power of the prime minister. To this end, he even launched a long-term confrontation with the officials and did not hesitate to do so.
Not only that, in order to prevent military power from being in the hands of generals, Lao Zhu not only established the Governor's Office of the Five Armies, but also gave the power to mobilize troops to the Ministry of War, completely cutting off the possibility of military commanders to mobilize troops privately. In other words, the Ming Dynasty's
If a general wants to mobilize troops, he must have an official document from the Ministry of War.
But now Han Du told him that overseas governors not only have to manage the civil affairs of a place, but also have the power to completely mobilize military forces. This made Lao Zhu, who had been working hard to weaken the power of ministers and strengthen the imperial power, couldn't help but feel dissatisfied.
The eyes looking at Han Du also began to show coldness.
Fortunately, Han Du promptly explained the reason for doing so.
"Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty wants to take complete control of this overseas enclave in a short time. Not to mention the cost is too high, and it is simply impossible in a short time. In this case, Wei Chen is wondering if it can be regarded as half of the Ming Dynasty.
A territory?”
"Territory is territory, if it is, it is, if it is not, it is not, how can there be half of it?" Lao Zhu was dissatisfied, and his tone was naturally unkind.
"Your Majesty, this is actually the same as the difference between raw land and cooked land. The investment in raw land is large, and the output is small. The input in mature land is small, and the output is high." Han Du gave an example, "The current territory of the Ming Dynasty is like cooked land.
If the imperial court takes control, it will be able to continuously provide taxes to the Ming Dynasty. But if the Ming Dynasty takes control of this land now, it will be too uneconomical."
Lao Zhu knows very well what is raw land and what is mature land. Lao Zhu himself was born as a farmer, and he still enjoys growing crops in the palace.
"There is indeed too much unripe land and unripe land. If I had not decreed a three-year tax exemption, I am afraid no people would be willing to cultivate wasteland." Looking back now, Lao Zhu couldn't help but sigh.
The people are not stupid. No one will do something that is unprofitable and will result in a loss. Even if they know that there will be profits in three to five years, the world has just settled down and the people's savings are not much.
Few people dare to make such a huge bet.
Han Du nodded with a smile and explained: "Now Luzon is like a piece of raw land. If Ming Dynasty wants to control it, the price of investment will probably be beyond the reach of Ming Dynasty."
"But no matter how difficult it is, since Luzon has surrendered, we can't just ignore them, right?" Although Lao Zhu
Although he is not angry with the officials, he is very concerned about the people. Although these people in Luzon are survivors of the Song Dynasty, since they have surrendered now, Lao Zhu still wants to treat them equally.
"It's not that Ming Dynasty doesn't want to take care of it, but the investment is too big, and I think it's not worth it. I think that overseas places like this should be different from the current territory."
"So, you came up with the idea of Governor?" Lao Zhu couldn't help but ask.
Han Du nodded and said: "Yes. If the current territory of the Ming Dynasty is fundamental, then overseas places like this should first become a resource area for the Ming Dynasty, and then slowly assimilate it.
"
"What is a resource area?" Lao Zhu couldn't help but sit up straight and asked attentively. Judging from past experience, whenever something new pops out of Han Du's mouth, it always surprises him.
Han Du explained: "Take Luzon for example. It has the most copper mines, and the Ming Dynasty is short of copper, so Luzon can become a resource area dedicated to providing copper materials for the Ming Dynasty."
It turned out that this was what it meant. When Han Du explained it like this, Lao Zhu understood. To put it bluntly, it was to rob the rich and give to the poor. Well, no, it should be to rob the resources of the rich areas to help the Ming Dynasty.
In this way, it will not only avoid the early investment of Ming Dynasty, but also make profits from the beginning.
Suddenly, Lao Zhu thought of a flaw in Han Du's plan. He frowned and asked, "But how can a place like Luzon agree to this? They are not stupid, how can they give away the benefits in vain?"
Han Du smiled and said: "I didn't let them give it away in vain. We have too many good things from the Ming Dynasty. Silk, porcelain, tea, and even cloth, everything can be exchanged for great benefits overseas. As long as we use it
They would not be unwilling to exchange these things with them. On the contrary, they are eager for us to sell them more things."
"I understand, it turns out that you want to establish mutual trade with Luzon." Lao Zhu no longer had any worries in his heart.
Han Du smiled, the fact was actually similar to what Lao Zhu said.
"The resource areas overseas are different from those in the Ming Dynasty. There are only laws and regulations in the Ming Dynasty, and officials do not need to be very powerful to govern a place. But it is different overseas. Overseas, the emphasis is on the law of the jungle. If the officials in charge do not have
With enough power and strength, there is no way to defend a place." Now that Lao Zhu understood the stakes, Han Du advised tactfully.
"Moreover, officials travel thousands of miles overseas and cannot return home for several years. In addition, the overseas situation is complicated and no one can guarantee absolute safety, so the risks are extremely high. If there are not enough inducements, I am afraid there will be no
Any official is willing to sit overseas."
Hearing Han Du's words, Lao Zhu couldn't help but darken his face and said: "I agree with the change you said every five years. This will indeed prevent overseas officials from getting bigger on the spot. But you said you should give them a share of
Don’t you think the profit is too much?”
Is 10% a lot? In Han Du’s view, it’s not much at all. But in Lao Zhu’s view, this is simply a fantasy. I am the emperor, and all officials serve me. I can give them salaries.
Even if they are right, they should work hard for me without any complaints. "Oh?" Lao Zhu glanced at Han Du in surprise. Tang He's temper, Lao Zhu
Zhu Wubi knew very well that if Han Du's idea could not be recognized by him, it would be impossible for him to say such a thing.
Lao Zhu knew that Han Du was smart, and he also knew that he had many clever ideas. But Han Du had never been exposed to civil affairs, and naturally he had not made any achievements. If Han Du was proficient in civil affairs, he would be really versatile.
Lao Zhu glanced at Han Du with a meaningful look in his eyes, and said with a smile: "Since you have an idea, you might as well say it and listen."
Han Du also did his part and expressed his thoughts on the establishment of overseas governors.
When Lao Zhu heard that the governor was able to completely control the military and political affairs of a place, he couldn't help but frown. Lao Zhu himself had a very strong desire to control power. In order to concentrate the imperial power, Lao Zhu even did not hesitate to abolish the Central Government while taking advantage of the Hu Weiyong case.
The Ministry of Education abolished the power of the prime minister. To this end, he even launched a long-term confrontation with the officials and did not hesitate to do so.
Not only that, in order to prevent military power from being in the hands of generals, Lao Zhu not only established the Governor's Office of the Five Armies, but also gave the power to mobilize troops to the Ministry of War, completely cutting off the possibility of military commanders to mobilize troops privately. In other words, the Ming Dynasty's
If a general wants to mobilize troops, he must have an official document from the Ministry of War.
But now Han Du told him that overseas governors not only have to manage the civil affairs of a place, but also have the power to completely mobilize military forces. This made Lao Zhu, who had been working hard to weaken the power of ministers and strengthen the imperial power, couldn't help but feel dissatisfied.
The eyes looking at Han Du also began to show coldness.
Fortunately, Han Du promptly explained the reason for doing so.
"Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty wants to take complete control of this overseas enclave in a short time. Not to mention the cost is too high, and it is simply impossible in a short time. In this case, Wei Chen is wondering if it can be regarded as half of the Ming Dynasty.
A territory?”
"Territory is territory, if it is, it is, if it is not, it is not, how can there be half of it?" Lao Zhu was dissatisfied, and his tone was naturally unkind.
"Your Majesty, this is actually the same as the difference between raw land and cooked land. The investment in raw land is large, and the output is small. The input in mature land is small, and the output is high." Han Du gave an example, "The current territory of the Ming Dynasty is like cooked land.
If the imperial court takes control, it will be able to continuously provide taxes to the Ming Dynasty. But if the Ming Dynasty takes control of this land now, it will be too uneconomical."
Lao Zhu knows very well what is raw land and what is mature land. Lao Zhu himself was born as a farmer, and he still enjoys growing crops in the palace.
"There is indeed too much unripe land and unripe land. If I had not decreed a three-year tax exemption, I am afraid no people would be willing to cultivate wasteland." Looking back now, Lao Zhu couldn't help but sigh.
The people are not stupid. No one will do something that is unprofitable and will result in a loss. Even if they know that there will be profits in three to five years, the world has just settled down and the people's savings are not much.
Few people dare to make such a huge bet.
Han Du nodded with a smile and explained: "Now Luzon is like a piece of raw land. If Ming Dynasty wants to control it, the price of investment will probably be beyond the reach of Ming Dynasty."
"But no matter how difficult it is, since Luzon has surrendered, we can't just ignore them, right?" Although Lao Zhu
Although he is not angry with the officials, he is very concerned about the people. Although these people in Luzon are survivors of the Song Dynasty, since they have surrendered now, Lao Zhu still wants to treat them equally.
"It's not that Ming Dynasty doesn't want to take care of it, but the investment is too big, and I think it's not worth it. I think that overseas places like this should be different from the current territory."
"So, you came up with the idea of Governor?" Lao Zhu couldn't help but ask.
Han Du nodded and said: "Yes. If the current territory of the Ming Dynasty is fundamental, then overseas places like this should first become a resource area for the Ming Dynasty, and then slowly assimilate it.
"
"What is a resource area?" Lao Zhu couldn't help but sit up straight and asked attentively. Judging from past experience, whenever something new pops out of Han Du's mouth, it always surprises him.
Han Du explained: "Take Luzon for example. It has the most copper mines, and the Ming Dynasty is short of copper, so Luzon can become a resource area dedicated to providing copper materials for the Ming Dynasty."
It turned out that this was what it meant. When Han Du explained it like this, Lao Zhu understood. To put it bluntly, it was to rob the rich and give to the poor. Well, no, it should be to rob the resources of the rich areas to help the Ming Dynasty.
In this way, it will not only avoid the early investment of Ming Dynasty, but also make profits from the beginning.
Suddenly, Lao Zhu thought of a flaw in Han Du's plan. He frowned and asked, "But how can a place like Luzon agree to this? They are not stupid, how can they give away the benefits in vain?"
Han Du smiled and said: "I didn't let them give it away in vain. We have too many good things from the Ming Dynasty. Silk, porcelain, tea, and even cloth, everything can be exchanged for great benefits overseas. As long as we use it
They would not be unwilling to exchange these things with them. On the contrary, they are eager for us to sell them more things."
"I understand, it turns out that you want to establish mutual trade with Luzon." Lao Zhu no longer had any worries in his heart.
Han Du smiled, the fact was actually similar to what Lao Zhu said.
"The resource areas overseas are different from those in the Ming Dynasty. There are only laws and regulations in the Ming Dynasty, and officials do not need to be very powerful to govern a place. But it is different overseas. Overseas, the emphasis is on the law of the jungle. If the officials in charge do not have
With enough power and strength, there is no way to defend a place." Now that Lao Zhu understood the stakes, Han Du advised tactfully.
"Moreover, officials travel thousands of miles overseas and cannot return home for several years. In addition, the overseas situation is complicated and no one can guarantee absolute safety, so the risks are extremely high. If there are not enough inducements, I am afraid there will be no
Any official is willing to sit overseas."
Hearing Han Du's words, Lao Zhu couldn't help but darken his face and said: "I agree with the change you said every five years. This will indeed prevent overseas officials from getting bigger on the spot. But you said you should give them a share of
Don’t you think the profit is too much?”
Is 10% a lot? In Han Du’s view, it’s not much at all. But in Lao Zhu’s view, this is simply a fantasy. I am the emperor, and all officials serve me. I can give them salaries.
Even if I am right to them, they should work hard for me without any complaints, without complaining at all.