Zhu Yunxiu still maintained her previous position, wrapped in a blanket and leaned against the recliner.

Splashes rolled in the water tank on the stove, bursting with tea fragrance.

Several ministers formed a circle and sat carefully beside Zhu Yunxiu.

"I'll ask you to come today and talk about shipbuilding!"

Zhu Yunxiu looked at Li Jinglong and spoke, "How are the fleets going to Myanmar?"

When the emperor asked about state affairs, Li Jinglong looked solemn, "If you go back to the emperor, I will prepare thirty large ships to Myanmar as you ordered. There are twelve treasure ships that can be launched in the water in the treasure shipyard, and eight more are under construction, but it will take as soon as July to be launched."

"So I discussed with Zhang Ge's army a few days ago. I drew merchant ships from Quanzhou and Guangzhou to make up for the vacancies. In addition, I also provoked forty cannons and 120 muskets from the Firearm Manufacturing Bureau to equip the fleet!"

"In addition, the Marquis of Wuding, Jingchuan, Hou, has already counted the list of personnel who followed the fleet to go out to sea. There are 26 children of nobles and more than 1,800 personal soldiers of his troops. As for you, if you want to transfer two battalions of naval troops to him, the emperor will personally order this matter!"

Zhu Yunxiu looked at Xu Huizu and nodded silently to the latter, which was considered as permission.

"I and my colleagues from the Ministry of Works have discussed the route to go to sea this time!" Zhang Jue, the counselor of the Minister of Revenue, said, "First start from Guangzhou Customs and enter Myanmar. Then the Ming Dynasty's fleet follows the Burmese coastal borders of Chameng, Java, Zhenla, and Old Port..."

In the hearts of those old kids who were full of their minds, they made a fortune by transporting teak to Myanmar. In the hearts of the king and ministers of the Ming Dynasty, such a large fleet was not only for the maritime trade route, nor for the little profit.

First, diplomacy.

Including these small coastal countries within the scope of the tribute system of the Celestial Empire. Such diplomatic means are both affordable and intimidating, and can also demonstrate the power of heaven and establish political order.

Second, thoroughly understand the sea routes of Nanyang,

All three people in front of us know that the sails formulated at the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty in the past cannot enter the sea and will become the past. Opening the sea is imminent, but a huge country like the Ming Dynasty cannot blindly release the sea ban even for the sake of interests. The premise of the release is to understand and even restrain it.

Third, military role.

Opening up the sea routes of Nanyang, controlling Goryeo threatening Japan near, and controlling Annan from the side from the distance.

Fourth, economy.

Don’t think that the ancients didn’t know anything. In fact, the ancients were far better than later generations, because everything about later generations was based on the creation of their predecessors.

The economy in the southern Ming Dynasty had reached its peak, and this era did not have huge domestic demand like later generations. On the one hand, the court was delighted with the increasing commercial taxes, but at the same time it also saw hidden dangers.

That is, there are too many things created in Jiangnan, and the poor people of the Ming Dynasty could not afford them. The maritime merchants from thousands of miles away could not be fully digested.

Take Zhejiang as an example. Fifty percent of the land is planting mulberry fields. Once cotton cloth, silk and other prices fall, then the food crisis will follow. When the grain prices rise, the livelihood of hundreds of thousands of handicrafts will be even more difficult.

To put it bluntly, officials from the Ministry of Revenue have seen the prototype of economic crisis inflation in the growing treasury income year by year.

Fifth, the marine strategic circle.

The ministers seemed to have not realized this, but they had planned it for a long time in Zhu Yun's mind. The maritime lifelines of all surrounding countries were held in the hands of the Ming Dynasty, which was equivalent to jamming their throats, and it was a complete maritime defense and offensive system.

Speaking of which, the overseas trip organized by the nobles this time is actually similar to Zheng He's voyage to the West in history.

The difference is that on the surface, Zheng He's voyage to the West was dominated by the state and his bureaucracy was too strong.

We middle Xia people do have some problems of being very fond of merit. Throughout history, we have always done some business of losing money and gaining publicity, thinking of not fighting against defeated soldiers through strong national strength.

But in fact, such actions cannot last long.

However, the nobles have private names and the support of the court, so small-scale trips to sea are the most cost-effective. Just imagine, everyone in the world knows that these nobles have made money at sea, so how many ambitious people will follow?

Zhang Ju's words continued, "According to the markings of the Song and Yuan dynasties, there are almost more than 30 vassal states. Once the traffic is made, my Ming Dynasty will benefit a lot!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunyu smiled and looked at Zhang Yu and said, "I still remember that you didn't like maritime businessmen in the past, but why are you enlightened now and still so concerned?"

"I used to be short-sighted!" Zhang Ju smiled, "Take the Guangzhou Customs' report as an example. When the sea was banned, the peak of pepper could reach ten taels of silver. In recent years, the number of maritime merchants has increased. I heard that in a place called Sumatra, a hundred kilograms of pepper is only worth one tael of silver!"

In this era, pepper was not only a condiment, but also a hard currency.

Things are precious because of scarcity. In history, when Zhu Di rewarded his heroes in the first year of Yongle after the Jingnan Dynasty, the list of military generals at the thousand-level households had a share of two kilograms of pepper each, which was a very high reward. Although Zhu Laosi was not very good, he was rare in rewarding soldiers.

The real popularization of pepper on a large scale into the homes of ordinary people was also after Zheng He voyages to the West.

Just imagine, if those fleets of noble children go to sea, even if they don’t bring anything else back, the benefits that pepper spice alone can bring are astronomical.

This money will eventually flow into the Ministry of Revenue and be used where it should be used.

"It's great to see the big ones with the small ones!" Zhu Yunxi smiled, "I have said enough for a long time. The old saying goes is equivalent to looking at the sky in a well. Although the Ming Dynasty is big, the world is even bigger. If you don't look far away, you will only be able to deceive yourself by yourself!"

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The key point of the small dynasty meeting was that the monarch and ministers made a few words to set the tone, just waiting for everything to set sail and go out to sea.

Xu Huizu and Zhang Yu retreated and went to Nanshu to work hard.

Without Zhu Yun's permission, Li Jinglong could only sit by his side with anxiety.

The rain outside seemed to be a little lighter, but the rain lines in sight were still particularly real.

"This time you go to sea, you will also send someone to follow you!" Zhu Yunxiu said, "There are so many vassal states along the way, so there must be a safe statement on how to pay tribute."

"I understand!" Li Jinglong hurriedly said, "I have selected capable officials from the ministry!"

"Well, I'm still relieved when you do things!" Zhu Yunxi smiled and looked at the rain outside the window, "Also, it will be the wedding of King An in three days. You are the host of the marriage and you must do your best!"

"I obey the order!" Li Jinglong looked at him without squinting.

Zhu Yunxiu suddenly looked at him, "My 22nd uncle's wedding was only allocated 80,000 silver dollars, which was not as small as your Li family, tsk!"

Li Jinglong was shocked and sweat broke out from his back.

"This is the god!" Zhu Yunxiu stretched out, "It makes people lazy and can't attract anything!"

The turtle came in from outside, "Long live, you haven't had any meals until now?"

"I have no appetite, wait!" Zhu Yunxiu waved his hand.

Upon hearing this, Li Jinglong's eyes rolled.

He smiled and said, "The emperor has no appetite? I know a place..."

"You'll take it down!" Zhu Yunxi smiled, "You're not serious!"

"No, no!" Li Jinglong hurriedly said, "It is a place to eat seriously. Nancheng has opened a wonton shop, and the small wontons with iron pots and firewood are extremely fragrant!"

"On the rainy day, a bowl of iron pot and small wontons are good!" Zhu Yunxiu nodded, "Let's go and have a hot bowl with me!" As he said that, he looked at Li Jinglong and smiled, "If one day you suddenly no longer be by my side, I really don't know who can replace you!"
Chapter completed!