This routine of missing soldiers was naturally taught by Zhu Ying.
At present, the Ming Dynasty can be said to be the world's first comprehensive national power in the true sense.
At the beginning of the Western Renaissance, no country could compete with the power of the Ming Dynasty.
In fact, for the world, the current deterrence of Ming Dynasty is mainly in the surrounding areas with Ming Dynasty as the center.
Other countries are only vaguely aware that there is an extremely powerful Celestial Kingdom in the far east.
But no one can tell the specific reason.
This is why Champa was so surprised after seeing the Ming Dynasty treasure ship.
The Ming Dynasty Navy lasted almost the entire three hundred years of the Ming Dynasty without a single defeat.
In terms of the number and scale of the fleet, they are the most invincible existence.
But looking at the entire Ming Dynasty, the navy did not say how much profit it brought to the Ming Dynasty. Perhaps they only wanted to protect this country, so the successive kings never thought of developing anything in navigation.
But now, Zhu Ying would naturally not say that such a powerful naval force was wasted.
The situation of the occupation of the city was quickly communicated to the capital through summons.
Inside the Huagai Hall.
Zhu Ying looked at the intelligence statistics below with ease. Although he was the prince, except for the working hours set by himself every day, he had to rest the rest of the time.
Originally, Zhu Yuanzhang had no intention of taking care of it.
But since I have nothing to do, I still come to discuss some government affairs and arrangements together.
In fact, like many old people, Zhu Yuanzhang would feel extremely bored if he had nothing to do every day.
If he were a prince from another dynasty, he would think that this was the emperor coming to fight for power with him again, but Zhu Ying would not think about this. It was just like handing in homework, and all matters big and small were left to the old man.
"Dasun, it seems that the situation of occupying the city can basically be determined, but if we create a navy garrison, I'm afraid it won't be as simple as that."
Zhu Yuanzhang said.
Zhu Yuanzhang really had no interest in a small place like Champa.
Just looking at the map, it can't even compare to Ryukyu, where I exiled prisoners.
As for beating it down, it is completely unnecessary.
Not to mention the waste of military power and pay, there is nothing to please.
It can be seen in detail from the intelligence that the taxes of countries such as Champa are quite high. If they are really included in the Ming Dynasty's ruling territory, it will not only be extremely troublesome, but also have many hidden dangers.
After all, the main occupation there is to occupy people. If you want to truly occupy it, you have to move a large number of people there.
Although Champa rice was widely used in the Ming Dynasty, such a small place could not support too many people.
At present, the population in the city is extremely small, and it has spawned a large number of maritime merchants. The local agricultural economy is in ruins.
"Grandpa, don't worry. The King of Champa will definitely agree. Currently, Champa relies on maritime merchants to provide taxes and barely maintain the operation of the entire country. He will definitely not refuse our proposal to station naval forces."
"This is actually a good thing for Champa. With Ming Dynasty stationed there, maritime merchants will naturally feel more at ease when doing business."
"The entire sea trade market will become more peaceful."
"As for the merchants of our Ming Dynasty, after they arrive in Champa, they can also sell our products of the Ming Dynasty better."
"Of course, the most important thing is that we, the Ming Dynasty Navy, are naturally responsible for collecting part of this tax on the sea and use it as military pay for the troops stationed there."
Zhu Ying said with a smile.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his eldest grandson and asked after a while: "The occupation of the city is not worth your planning. This is just a pilot project. You want to spread Ming Dynasty's navy along the sea route."
"There are quite a lot of small countries in Nanyang, and Champa is pretty good among them. Then, you have to establish navy garrison points in all places along the seaside."
"Cooperate with Dasun's maritime trade and collect taxes from the sea to let other countries provide you with naval engineers."
Hearing this, Zhu Ying smiled bitterly and said, "Sure enough, I can't hide anything from grandpa."
"Yes, my grandson has such an idea in his mind."
"Although we, the Ming Dynasty, are now the great kingdom of heaven, some places are extremely far away and difficult to control. We call them tribute, but in fact, we, the Ming Dynasty, give them rewards and stabilize the frontiers."
"In this way, although I have the influence of the Ming Dynasty, the sky is high and the emperor is far away from others, and the local people don't take it seriously at all."
"Of course, the most important thing is that our Ming Dynasty has no military threat to it at all."
"If there is a threat from the Navy, it will be completely different. As far as the sea is concerned, our Ming Navy is invincible."
"There is no point in wasting such a powerful force. It is better to send them out to strengthen the entire navy and get more income. It can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone."
"The income from sea trade is not that much for our Ming Dynasty at present, but in terms of taxation, it is relatively stable. It will not take long when sea trade is completely prosperous, and taxation of the national treasury will definitely be extremely important.
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In fact, at this point, it can be regarded as touching Zhu Yuanzhang’s knowledge blind spot.
Perhaps because he was so overwhelmed by these trivial matters in the country, he was relatively free in the Navy and had not thought about any big arrangements.
Even though Zhu Di followed Zheng He's voyages to the West, his first purpose was not to open trade routes, but to promote the national prestige of the Ming Dynasty.
There are many different opinions in the unofficial history, and there is also talk about looking for Zhu Yunwen. These are naturally nonsense.
Zhu Di just wanted to make greater achievements for his father, that is, Zhu Yuanzhang saw it.
I am the most suitable candidate to be the emperor.
In the final analysis, it was because of the trouble caused by the title of usurping the throne that Zhu Di conquered Mongolia six times, compiled the Yongle Grand Ceremony, and Zheng He's voyages to the West.
This proves that Ming Dynasty became more prosperous and powerful under his leadership.
Zhu Ying's idea here is relatively simple and clear.
First of all, the current situation of the navy is very good, so it must be used. The simplest way is to station it.
For the Ming Dynasty, the stationing of the navy was equivalent to providing strong military support along all coastal routes. The current coastal countries were nominally vassal states of the Ming Dynasty, so it was difficult and impossible to refuse such a request.
Especially after seeing the treasure ship as high as the city wall, no soldier could muster the courage to fight against it.
Although the Ming Dynasty can be considered prosperous in terms of dynasty, from Zhu Ying's point of view, it is still poor.
In addition to basically solving the problem of food, the lives of most people have not improved much.
This is also something that can't be helped.
Regardless of the fact that the market economy continues to show an upward trend, most of this money basically falls into the pockets of the rich, not the pockets of the common people.
Only the development of industry and the demand for a large number of labor forces have led to the addition of an additional industry for many people to earn a living.
It can be said that it is not easy for Zhu Ying to achieve this within three years.
Under the circumstances of vigorously suppressing land sales, since the landlord class and the gentry are the backbone of Ming Dynasty society, it is easier for them to control greater power and money in the current era of rapid development.
In terms of personal connections alone, it is not something that ordinary people can compare with.
There is currently no opposition to the topic of opening up people’s wisdom.
Because of simple study, or reading and literacy, the honorable nobles found that it served themselves better instead of shaking the foundation of their own interests.
Nowadays, it can be said that schools throughout the Ming Dynasty are under constant construction every day.
For example, in the prosperous Jiangnan area, some wealthy men made donations under the call of the government and built a large number of schools.
Currently, according to Zhu Yingtong's decree spread throughout the country, all those who meet the age requirements must attend schools under the government's name.
According to what some rich men say.
"How many ordinary people can read a few books and know a few words and become masters?"
"The imperial examination is like thousands of troops crossing a single-plank bridge. There are only so many students in a year. Let alone candidates, there are only a few scholars who can pass the examination."
“On the children’s test level alone, I scored 80 to 90%.”
"It's good to be literate. If you know a little bit about knowledge, you'll be much more transparent in everything you do. There won't be so many idiots to annoy you."
How can ten years of hard study compare to being passed down from generation to generation?
In the past, I was afraid, so I objected.
When the incident happened, these noble landowners discovered that it was not as troublesome as they imagined.
Even if all the people from all over the country are studying, a few will be able to pass the exam and become a scholar and make a fortune.
And now that there are more people studying, naturally it is not that valuable.
Coupled with the current reforms, even those who are admitted to the scholar examination and the imperial examination are not as high as before in terms of status.
For land alone, distribution has been cancelled, and employment and rewards have been arranged.
In terms of employment, you don't just become a county magistrate from the beginning, but you have to start as an official, and you have the opportunity to be promoted after two years of assessment.
It is difficult to achieve success in one step due to Zhu Ying's continuous reforms.
Even if Zhan Hui, the current Minister of Civil Affairs, is optimistic about someone and wants to promote him, he must follow the official promotion process.
Those who have not served for enough time and whose merits are not enough do not mean that they can do whatever they want.
Including Zhu Ying himself now, even if he has the final power of interpretation, he will not just give someone a job or promote him beyond the level just because he likes someone.
This has a great regulating effect on the atmosphere of the entire officialdom.
At least it is more difficult to get to the top through pure flattery.
For the sake of future career development, grassroots officials, even if they are just trying to show off, they must make some achievements, otherwise there will be no possibility of further advancement.
Just doing this seems simple, but for today's Ming Dynasty, it is already good news for the people.
In most places, they don't even bother to show off, and the whole sky is completely dark.
On Zhu Yuanzhang's side, he was quite sympathetic to Da Sun's desire to enhance and radiate Ming's influence.
I am also extremely satisfied with the current development of Ming Dynasty.
When I am bored, I will go to various military camps to see how soldiers are training. I will always smile when I see the orderly and solemn troops.
But just when everything was going smoothly.
A piece of news came back from the Japanese country, which made Zhu Yuanzhang immediately furious.
Zhu Ying happened to be in the Gunpowder Department that day, checking on the latest modifications to the matchlock gun.
The production of flintlock guns is already on the agenda according to the current level.
If the flintlock gun can be developed, then the entire Ming army will be completely improved in terms of individual combat capabilities.
However, the flintlock gun sounds simple to say, but in fact it is not difficult to actually make it. What is difficult is the stability.
This involves an extremely precise structure.
Nowadays, some skilled craftsmen can make relatively stable flintlock guns, but the cost is too high, almost all of them are polished by hand, and it still cannot achieve the point of a gun.
From a comprehensive consideration, it is not as good as the flintlock gun that is now a mature industry.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty Taisun, skilled craftsmen from all over the country have been gathered here to start thinking about the flintlock gun. I believe that it will not take too long to reach the preliminary production."
In the Gunpowder Department, Zhao Xiangxi said seriously.
Although Zhao Xiangxi now has the title of concubine of the grandson, she has not stayed in Kunning Palace for a long time. She is still responsible for the production control of the entire Gunpowder Department and the research of flintlock guns.
At this point, although some people secretly complained, Zhu Ying never cared about these opinions.
Zhu Ying has never practiced the saying that it is virtuous for a woman to have no talent.
Being able to get things done, both men and women can do it.
Besides, Zhao Xiangxi was one of his own now. Zhu Ying was really worried about entrusting such an important place as the Gunpowder Department to eunuchs who were not very knowledgeable.
As for this technical leak, it doesn't mean much.
A complete industrial system does not mean that one or two people can completely imitate it. The manpower, material and financial resources required are huge.
Regarding firearms, Zhu Ying followed some regulations from his previous life. Any imitation or other forms of private production found among the people would be a serious crime.
With the current development of firearms, even though they are widely used in the army, they are still very unfamiliar to the common people.
"There is no need to worry too much about the flintlock gun. We have plenty of time. The main thing is to improve our current smelting level and make better refined iron and steel."
"Excavation has begun in many areas around the mineral deposits. I have also sent orders to maritime merchants to make more acquisitions to lay the foundation for subsequent production."
Zhao Xiangxi nodded and said, "I understand."
At this time, a eunuch from the palace hurried over: "Your Highness, Your Majesty has an order to urgently summon His Highness back to the palace."
Zhu Ying frowned.
Generally speaking, the old man would not recruit him back like this, there must be something going on.
Asked: "Do you know what it is?"
The eunuch quickly said: "I don't know, I heard that something happened in the Japanese country."