The Ming Dynasty's fleet arrived at the sphere of influence of the Ming Dynasty's famous princes in the early hours of this morning. The Jinyi Guards and thousands of Japanese guards and relevant officials had disembarked and went ashore to notify the Ming Dynasty's vassal prince that he was here.
I don't know whether it was because he had vomited enough, or because he felt energetic after washing himself up, but the turbulent feeling in Zhu Gaochi's chest and abdomen disappeared.
He leaned leisurely on the sofa, looked out the window and said with a teasing smile, "Look at this poor place, what's so good about it?"
Hearing this, Zheng He also looked out the window. Ever since the Ming Dynasty fleet arrived here, the local indigenous people on the seaside were completely panicked. They hid in low huts and watched in fear and caution.
Not to mention that the city is not as good as the Ming Dynasty. Compared with the people of the Ming Dynasty, these people are shorter in stature, and their faces are not as calm as the people of the Ming Dynasty. Instead, their temperament is similar to that of the slaves Zheng Heping saw on a daily basis.
Standing there hunched over, raising his head to please, smiling flatteringly and hypocritically.
Clatter, the wind was blowing the dragon aura on the bow of the Ming Dynasty warship, and the golden five-clawed golden dragon on it seemed to be alive, showing its teeth and claws in defiance in all directions.
Not to mention the Japanese natives, the Japanese warriors who came after hearing the news and were all on guard at the dock were looking at the Ming warships with awe.
"There are constant tsunamis and earthquakes in overseas island countries." Zhu Gaochi continued, "Historical records record that Japan has volcanic eruptions every year, which is nothing like the fertile fields in the Central Plains. During the reign of Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty, he paid tribute to China for the first time." Zhu Gaochi closed.
He closed his eyes and patted his belly, "This is probably the first time in his life that Emperor Guangwu has seen a man who is not as tall as a war horse. Longyan Dayue bestowed upon him the Seal of the King of Japanese Nu."
"Then during the prosperous Tang Dynasty, people were sent to the Celestial Dynasty many times to learn the ways of governing the country and called themselves vassal states. Such a place is not even as good as Goryeo. At least the former Goryeo was next to our Liaodong."
"Across the vast sea, the emperor actually had a crush on them."
Having said this, Zhu Gaochi stood up and walked to the window and said, "The emperor's actions are so sinister! It took a lot of effort to unite the north and the south of Japan, but he secretly provoked them to use weapons again. Moreover, whoever is weak will be the one to fight."
Help someone and let them keep fighting, that kind of provocation."
"I just can't figure it out, why? Even if this poor place is given to Ming Dynasty, what can Ming Dynasty do with it? Japan has no peace all day long, what benefit can Ming Dynasty get? Selling equipment is a small business after all!"
Although he was a Ming Dynasty emperor in history, after all, he was a prince who was taught by traditional Confucian scholars. The world he knew was China, and he had no interest in overseas affairs at all. Furthermore, in his heart, he was quite a bit wary of Zhu Yunxi's behavior.
Miluo's subtle remarks.
After all, he does not have Zhu Yunxi's level of insight, but having said that, who among the people living in the Ming Dynasty in this era would care about foreign countries?
"Fight Goryeo and regain the old Chinese territory. We need to use troops in Yunnan in order to transfer the power of the chieftains to the central government and implement the transformation of counties and counties. Furthermore, beyond the borders of Yunnan, the Burmese area cannot be expanded. Otherwise,
The Empire and the Southwest have one more enemy!"
These few sentences show Zhu Gaochi's superb political vision, especially the upcoming battle to annihilate the Yunnan chieftains.
In fact, it may not be necessary to go to war against the chieftains in Yunnan. What the empire really has to deal with is Burma. During the previous Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties, with the power of Kublai Khan, the Burmese king dared to kill the Yuan envoys and use troops against Yunnan. Although the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty finally launched
The large army forced the Burmese king to surrender, but after all, there was such a barbarian country outside southwest China that could encroach on the southwest territory of the empire. After all, it was a thorn in his side.
It is a contemptuous name for the country of barbarians, but the elites of this era had a clear understanding of Myanmar's national power. Myanmar has swallowed Siam and other places several times, which shows its ambitions.
The empire set up six Xuanwei divisions in the southwest border of Yunnan, led by chieftains, but after all, they were beyond their reach.
Now that the Ming Dynasty is victorious, they dare not make mistakes. What will happen in the future?
Zhu Gaochi's judgment about the southwest was right, and the direction of history was what he was worried about. It was not until the Qing-Burma War launched by Qianlong more than two hundred years later that this hidden danger was completely eliminated, so that there were no longer any dangers around China at that time.
The forces that could threaten the territory of the Central Plains also completely cut off the other party's path to becoming a great nation.
"Why does Japanese flower have so much thoughts? I can't understand it." Zhu Gaochi continued to laugh, "But our long live master, the inner saint and the outer king, is getting more and more comfortable!"
Internally, it is the saints who practice virtue and governance, and externally, it is the king of hell who uses his weapons.
"Can you understand what I'm saying?" Zhu Gaochi looked at Zheng He again and asked.
"I don't understand!" Zheng He smiled, "But this place always seems a little strange to me. Look, uncle, the people outside look so respectful, but the Japanese pirates are so cruel, it seems that they are not
They are like animals raised by humans."
Zhu Gaochi was stunned at first by these words, and then his expression became extremely solemn.
"The villain also caught Japanese pirates back then. The things they did were worse than animals, but do you see how respectful they are to us now?" Zheng He continued.
"Those barbarians and despicable people can only be restrained but not gentle!" Zhu Gaochi said slowly.
"Actually, along the way, I discovered that although Japan is poor, there are also good places, such as our current seaport!" Zheng He said, "With a little widening and construction, it will be a good seaport. Now the Ming Dynasty's maritime trade is prosperous, and this place
It can be used as a transit point for the ocean."
"Normally, it can be used as a harbor for merchant ships to berth, and it can also station a warship to protect the shipping routes and eliminate pirates. I remember that when the prince talked about the danger of Japanese pirates, he said that banning the sea is not advisable. Banning the sea means letting people come, so only
As long as I have troops waiting at sea, the Japanese pirates will not dare to come."
"Japan can be used as a springboard for the Ming Dynasty to go to sea. There are countless island countries outside the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty knows nothing about its scenery and specialties." Zheng He continued, "Now that the Ming Dynasty is promoting maritime trade and setting up customs, it is impossible to
And overseas..."
(In the second year of Yongle (1404), Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty sent Zheng He as an envoy to Japan. Zheng He commanded a navy of 100,000 people and arrived in Japan. He declared to the third general of the Muromachi shogunate, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu: "Let them suppress the bandits on their own and govern according to the laws of their own country."
".)
He said happily, but Zhu Gaochi frowned and said, "Sea trade? After all, it is not the foundation of the country!"
(Zhu Gaochi came to the throne, stopped his voyages to the West, and Xuanzong revived him).
Hearing this, Zheng He immediately lowered his head and said nothing, but his eyes looked toward the sea, full of passion.
He still remembered the stories his grandfather told him when he was a child. The silk produced in China can be exchanged for the same amount of gold when it comes to countries such as Dashi. If it goes further away, it will be hard to find even a thousand pieces of gold.
At this time, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the cabin, and then a voice came, "The humble Imperial Guards in Dongying guard the Qianhu Jingang to see His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Zheng He said in the cabin, "What's the matter?"
"All the descendants of the Damingshan Ming clan of the Japanese princes, as well as their ministers, kowtow to welcome His Royal Highness the Crown Prince outside the port!"
A proud smile appeared on Zhu Gaochi's weak face, "Come here, please change my clothes!"
