In the end, the Ottoman Empire surrendered. After O'Hara returned, the Ottoman Empire agreed to compensate one million taels of silver, of course in the name of investing in the canal.
You can make money if you win a war, and you can make more money if you keep fighting and signing contracts.
It's a pity that Zhu Zhanzhen has more important things to do now and doesn't care about this little money.
Today Zhu Zhanzhen planned to release the previous prisoners, and just in the early morning of that day, a huge steam carrier appeared in the bay.
Unconvinced, Sehalem III discovered that the Ming Dynasty had even larger steam warships. The steam carriers were like mountains stretching across the sea. How did the Ming Dynasty build such huge ships?
The friction with the Ottoman Empire should not change much in the short term. Zhu Zhanzhen sent someone to thank his uncle in the Timurid Empire first, and then promised to send him 300,000 taels of silver, and then
Started to deal with the matter of canal excavation.
The steam carrier brought over almost two thousand slaves at one time. Because they were slaves, they did not need to be given a good living environment.
Zhu Zhanzhen led the inspection team to plan the route of the Suez Canal in the shortest time, and then contracted it in sections to the slave owners in Kozhi, as well as the death row teams from Japan and Southeast Asia that followed.
Slaves and prisoners on death row, one had no human rights and the other was deprived of human rights. In order for them to dig the canal with all their strength, a few weeks later Zhu Zhanzhen stood on the edge of the canal and looked towards the canal where a large hole had been dug.
shout.
"All canal diggers, once the canal is opened according to time, you will all be free. Death row prisoners will be exempted from grace, giving you a chance to start a new life. All slaves, as long as the canal is opened, you will be free."
Zhu Zhanzhen gave them a way to survive and also gave them a hope, so that they would do their best and avoid turmoil as much as possible.
At the same time, Zhu Zhanzhen also gathered all the slave owners and the death row management team together.
These people can only be regarded as small leaders who usually have little chance to meet people of Zhu Zhanzhen's level.
Zhu Zhanzhen said to the people below: "The canal has been dug. The cost of the canal is calculated based on one mile. The Ming Dynasty will pay you for every mile dug. I don't want any turmoil to affect the progress of the canal."
, I will blame all of you for any turmoil, can you understand?"
Zhu Zhanzhen's words were partly an explanation and partly a threat. Everyone present knew Zhu Zhanzhen's thunderous methods, so they all nodded.
"Okay, more work, more reward. The Ming Dynasty's fleet will be responsible for transporting the labor to open the canal. Suez City will regularly distribute certain supplies based on the number of labor registrations. Zhuang Sheng is responsible for this matter. If you have any questions, you can contact us.
Him." Zhu Zhanchen looked at the young man next to him.
Next, Xiaosheng will tell them the details. He will be responsible for trivial matters such as how much supplies a worker has every day. Because these are expense items, Zhu Zhanzhen can only let Xiaosheng be responsible.
After all, the amount of money involved in this expenditure is extremely huge, there are many items that can be deducted, and Zhu Zhanzhen has more things to do, so it is impossible to keep an eye on it and can only let the most trusted people handle the money.
The expenditure required for the Suez Canal project was so huge that the Ming Dynasty a few years ago would not have been able to afford it. If Zhu Zhanzhen did not have the wealth behind him, he would not necessarily have enough money.
Just the transportation of workers by these warships and the food, accommodation and consumption of the workers during this period are an extremely huge amount of wealth.
Zhu Zhanyi rode on horseback on both sides of the canal route. In order to speed up the progress, Zhu Zhanyi used segmented excavation. It is expected that more than 200,000 canal laborers will be used this time. Slaves and death row prisoners will dig the canal.
the main force.
Black Snake Ji followed Zhu Zhanzhen and asked, "Your Highness, is it really worth it to spend so much money?"
Zhu Zhanzhen sighed slightly: "It's hard to calculate whether it's worth it at this time. In addition to avenging Zheng He and promoting the prestige of the Ming Dynasty, attacking France and Yinggelan, there is another thing that worries me very much."
"What is it?"
"Remember that Eunuch Hou Xian wanted to replace Zheng He
Trade the warship to Ingelan?”
"Well, Your Highness is afraid..."
Zhu Zhanzhen nodded: "Yinggelan must have begun to study the technology of Ming Dynasty steam warships by now. According to the time when Zheng He set off from Yinggelan, it should be almost three years now. I am a little worried now."
Zhu Zhanyi was worried, but after this period of time, Zhu Zhanyi felt that even if Yingge developed the steam engine technology, it would still be very imperfect. Otherwise, if they were now close to the European continent, Yinggelan would have agreed to rely on the steam engine.
The Hundred Years' War began, and according to the news he got through the Ottoman Empire, the battle between Britain and France was still going on, and it was very stalemate.
Still can't take it lightly, Zhu Zhanzhen's trip will cost a lot. If Ying Gelan really has a steam engine, then when his warship sails over, a bloody battle will be waiting for him.
The Ming Dynasty's army has not yet encountered an opponent that can truly compete with itself in the same dimension. If it ever did, it would not be as invincible as it is now.
That's why Zhu Zhancheng raced against time.
"I wonder what happened to the fleet that was sent around the African continent before?" Zhu Zhanchen muttered to himself. As long as the fleet reaches the early stage, at least there will be a guarantee.
Aliya said distressedly: "His Royal Highness's court has received news again."
"What do you say this time?"
"I am still urging His Highness to go back, and His Highness the Crown Prince has won the battle and is now returning to the court. And, and..."
"what else?"
"Your Majesty seems not to be in good health." Alya said cautiously.
When Zhu Zhanzhen heard this, his expression was serious. Alia didn't know what he was thinking. She vaguely seemed to see tears in the corners of Zhu Zhanzhen's eyes, and she muttered softly: "Father, the child is unfilial."
"Continue to order the canal digging to be stepped up, divided into three shifts, working day and night." Zhu Zhanzhen's face remained stern.
Alia suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, Your Highness, there are several merchant ships from the Ming Dynasty that came with the fleet this time, bringing some goods. Do you allow them to trade with the Ottoman Empire?"
"Except for steam engines and technological products, all other Ming products can be traded with the Ottoman Empire and through the Ottoman Empire and Timurid Empire."
Since the dawn of the Ming Dynasty's Age of Discovery, this sea has become a paradise for adventurers.
The world is round and will not fall at the end of the world. This makes willing adventurers and speculators go to sea to seek opportunities. Relying on the productivity that is far better than other countries, the Ming Dynasty even a merchant ship with some people and guns is enough to conquer some countries.
A backward place.
There is no doubt that the merchants of the Ming Dynasty are grabbing territory in this world. Zhu Zhanzhen has more important things to do now and can only turn a blind eye.
At this time, the subordinates reported: "Your Highness, Princess Zara has arrived."
Zhu Zhanzhen immediately returned to the city of Suez. He saw a girl looking around in the streets of the city. She was always so conspicuous in the crowd wearing white clothes. She had a smile on her face, which was the joy of being able to return to her hometown.
It is the joy of seeing her husband.
It’s been half a year since I came out this time. I haven’t seen you for a long time and I miss you so much.
In order to contain Zhu Zhanzhen, his family members were all in the capital. Zara came out this time because Zhu Zhanzhen sent a letter to explain the situation to the emperor. While the emperor sent a letter urging Zhu Zhanzhen to go back, he still asked Zara to come over.
Because Zhu Zhanzhen had already established himself here, although it cost a lot of money, this was an unprecedented initiative, and the emperor's face was bright.
Zara hugged Zhu Zhanyang with joy, and the others consciously pretended not to notice. The people on their side were more enthusiastic, while Daming was more conservative, so he hadn't hugged his husband so warmly in front of others for a long time.
The two reunited after a long absence, and it was good to be familiar with each other. Plus, the three of them talked to each other all night long.
The next day, Zhu Zhanzhen was preparing to take Aliyah to the Timurid Empire.
As soon as you cross the Arabian Peninsula and go a little further east, you will reach the territory of the Timurid Empire. Zara's brother is already waiting in the city near the border.
They rode forward all the way and reached the border city of the Timurid Empire as quickly as possible. This was just a small city. What greeted them outside the city was their second uncle, Prince Benjie, whom they had met once before.
Prince Benjie was smiling all over his face, and Zara was in tears now that it had been a long time since they last met.
"It won't look good for such a big girl to cry anymore. Let's go to the city. My eldest brother will prepare a banquet in the city to welcome you." Prince Benjie
The group followed into the city and met the king of Timur's empire.
Although King Tours and Prince Benjie are biological brothers, their looks are very different. Benjie is a tall and muscular middle-aged man, while Prince Tours is much bulkier and they don't look alike.
Prince Tour is older, probably about twenty years older than Zara.
Prince Tour warmly entertained Zhu Zhanzhen and his entourage. The relationship between the two countries is now very good. The Timur Empire and the Ming Dynasty have a handover, but most of the handovers are small countries sandwiched in the middle, so there is not much conflict. Moreover, Zhu Gaoxu did it
After becoming the king of the Western Regions, he vigorously developed the relationship with the Timurid Empire, which also further improved the relationship between the two countries.
After having enough wine and food, King Tour dismissed the others, leaving only Prince Benji, Alya and Zara, a group of his own people.
Zhu Zhanzhen's trip was not only to take Zara to visit relatives, but also to help him collect information about Ingeland and Francie, who had sent a letter to Prince Tour before.
"Uncle, is there any news about Francie?"
After all, the Timur Empire has been here for so long, and it knows more information.
Prince Tour took out a thick piece of information: "This is news about Francie."
"Uncle, are there so many?"
"Their situation is a little more complicated. Let me tell you briefly."
Tour took a sip of tea first: "The current king of France is called Charles VI. It is said that he is a madman."
Zhu Zhanzhen sneered, it would be better if this madman didn't die. He was deeply afraid that if Charles VI died according to history, then he wouldn't know who he would seek revenge from.
"Ingeland and France are feuding. Ingeland is an island country, so they want to expand to the mainland. France, which is closest to them, has become his primary target, and France's land is excellent.
There is a proverb that God gave France the most fertile land, but the two countries have been fighting off and on for so many years since seventy or eighty years ago, and many people died."
There is no doubt that Tour is talking about the Hundred Years' War between England and France. The war was divided into two stages. The first stage: the British army defeated the French army at the Battle of Crecy and Poitiers and captured the then French King John.
France's defeat increased the burden on the people, and Prince Charles of France ignored the legitimate rights of the people, leading to an uprising of citizens in Paris and an uprising of peasants in the north.
After the uprising was suppressed, the two countries signed a peace treaty, and France lost a large area of territory.
Called a contract, this kind of treaty in which a large territory is lost is an unequal treaty that humiliates the country.
The king was captured and the land was lost. Later, France carried out reforms and turned defeat into victory. It repeatedly defeated the British army and recovered large areas of lost territory.
But soon there was internal strife among the feudal lords, and some nobles colluded with the British. The British army defeated the French army in Agincourt, occupied northern France with Paris as the center, and besieged the city of Orleans leading to the south.
This kind of nobleman who betrays his country and seeks glory is a typical example of a French woman.
"Not long ago, Charles VI was captured by the Duke of Burgundy, an ally of the British, and was forced to sign a treaty with King Henry V of England in Troyes. The treaty stipulated that as long as Charles VI dies, King Henry of England will become
King of France, rules France."
Hearing this treaty, Zhu Zhanzhen almost laughed. Isn't this a joke? Only crazy people would sign such a treaty. The person who came up with this treaty really has a problem with his imagination.
To put it nicely, it’s called the Hundred Years’ War between England and France. To put it more bluntly, it’s a history of hundreds of years of beatings for France.
Zhu Zhanzhen really couldn't figure out how Yinggelan was able to fight. France stretched his hips so much, but you can still fight for a hundred years without defeating him. This is the most embarrassing thing.
King Tour continued
: "Recently, I heard that there is an incredible person in France."
"who?"
"I don't know the name, whether it's Zhengde or Lide. It's a young girl. It is said that she is only a teenager, but as long as she is in the French army, she is invincible. They say she is the messenger of God. Accept it.
God’s guidance to lead France to victory is spread like a myth, and I don’t know whether it is true or false.”
Joan of Arc.
Zhu Zhanzhen immediately thought it was her, and it was almost time.
Among the four most popular breast milk principles on the Internet, there are Joan of Arc, Napoleon, De Gaulle and Paris Gongshe.
As a national hero known to the whole world, Joan of Arc was burned on the stake by the French themselves. This is not an extremely sad thing.
A nation that does not respect its national heroes has no dignity.
If you want to hold your head high among the nations of the world, you must step on the shoulders of heroes. They hold up your feet, straighten your spine, and tell you that you don't have to bow your head, I am behind you.
