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Chapter 168 Maritime Benefits! The Lament of the Great Navigator!

It's irritating!

It's totally numb!

Zheng He never thought that the King of Han was so brave!

Designed to deceive the entire Ming Dynasty court and forcibly interfere in the internal affairs of Japan!

Moreover, he also had to violate the ancestral teachings set by Emperor Taizu Gao and attack the country that was not conquered!

Wang Jinghong was also frightened and worried, sitting on the small stool.

However, General Wu Xuan, the Yangtze River Navy, was calm and did not care.

He was originally the confidant of the Prince of Han, and he was recommended by the King of Han to join Zheng He's fleet and traveled to the West.

This political achievement of voyage to the West alone made him the top leader of the military officer of the Ming Navy, which was quite popular.

Moreover, Wu Xuan also made a lot of money by voting to the West.

All of this is the kindness of the Han prince.

What's more, the King of Han Zhu Gaoxu has become the prince of Han in the country and is in a strong momentum to fight for the throne. Wu Xuan naturally hugged this thigh and never let go!

In Wu Xuan's eyes, isn't it just a fight against Japan, and the navy fleet is enough to destroy it. What are these two dead eunuchs worried about?

Thinking of this, Wu Xuan immediately made a statement.

"Your Highness is such a great good word. Wu Xuan is willing to sacrifice his head and sprinkle blood for you and go through fire and water, and he will never refuse!"

Hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu was a little amused.

Unexpectedly, the original owner sent Wu Xuan into Zheng He's fleet, leaving him a surprise.

Although Wu Xuan is a sinister villain, he is now his own person. He is also a good candidate to send him to deal with Japanese slaves.

The wicked will have to be beaten by the wicked!

Zheng He and the other two felt a slump.

Wu Xuan was the confidant of the King of Han, which is well known to the government and the country.

But he and Wang Jinghong are not. They are eunuchs and are only loyal to being today!

For eunuchs, they don’t care who is the crown prince. After all, one emperor and another minister, after the new emperor ascended the throne, these eunuchs were either sent to guard the imperial tomb or expelled from the palace.

Therefore, the two of them were unsent to the King of Han Zhu Gaoxu, and they neither liked nor disliked them.

But now Wu Xuan is proactive in expressing his opinion, which is tantamount to forcing them to express their opinions!

Zheng He sighed and advised again: "His Highness, the Kingdom of Japan is a country that is not conquered by Emperor Gao. Is Your Highness ready to violate the ancestral teachings?"

"Ha, Zu Xun? Do you have to abide by my grandfather's words?" Zhu Gaoxu sneered, "When I sent troops to Annan in the Ming Dynasty, why didn't you mention the ancestor's instructions? Isn't Annan also a country that I decided not to conquer?"

Zheng He: "!!!"

Your uncle!

Am I in the Ming Dynasty at that time?

Besides, even if I am here, I don’t dare to speak, either!

The Han King Zhu Gaoxu obviously made up his mind and insisted on taking action against Japan!

As soon as he thought of this, Zheng He simply kept silent and stopped talking.

Wang Jinghong was silent for a long time, and seeing this situation, he had to speak.

"His Highness, the emperor is currently attacking the Oirat in the north. If he suddenly launches troops against the Japanese state, he is afraid that the civil officials will not agree. This is not in line with the national policy of the court's favorable and distant people."

I have to say that Wang Jinghong was a smart eunuch.

He did not continue Zheng He's statement, but instead led the contradiction to the civil servant group.

If you want us to go out to sea for an expedition and conquer Japan, then the navy soldiers must prepare food, grass and supplies, right?

As long as the national treasury is moved, it will definitely not be concealed by the Minister of Revenue Xia Yuanji, and this plan will be still in the womb!

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at him and smiled lightly, "Don't worry about the Wenchen Group. As long as you three agree, I will convince them."

"I am very optimistic about you three. After all, the future of the Ming Dynasty will still be with you three!"

As soon as these words were said, the three of them were a little confused.

The future of the Ming Dynasty is with the three of us?

Why don't we know?

You really dare to say it!

Seeing the expressions of the three of them, Zhu Gaoxu was not in a hurry, but took a sip of tea.

"Zheng He, do you feel anything when you go to the West three times?"

When talking about his feelings about voyage, Zheng He also felt a little moved and subconsciously replied: "Wealth comes from the sea, and danger also comes from the sea. This is the feeling that my ministers have been experiencing the West for many years."

"The reason why the former Song Dynasty was able to fight against Jurchen Mongolia for a hundred years was because of the huge profits of maritime trade. The silk, porcelain, tea and other specialties produced in Middle-earth were deeply loved by Western countries. It can be said that they were so in short supply that they didn't have to worry about selling!"

"The court can completely exchange these specialties that do not affect the national economy and people's livelihood. The flashy specialties for gold, silver, grain, spices and other items from Western countries, and even for various materials that the Ming Dynasty urgently needs. After all, as long as we transport specialties such as tea, silk and porcelain overseas, it will be more than ten times the profit. These profits can completely make up for the shortage of gold, silver and insufficient grain output in our Ming Dynasty."

After a pause, Zheng He took a sip of tea and continued to explain.

"However, it is not only us who can see these profits, but Western countries can see these profits. One day they will not be satisfied with buying goods from us at a high price, but will try every means to buy our goods at a low price, and even get our goods without spending money!"

"At that time, the seashores of our Ming Dynasty will be peaceful for a moment, and it is very likely that they will attract powerful Western countries, such as the Ottoman Empire."

Hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu sighed too. He really wanted to call Yang Shiqi and other literati doctors to let them all listen carefully!

"Zheng He, this is a deafening speech! Don't worry, I will pass this to the old man in the original place."

"Is the Ottoman Empire very strong?"

In Zhu Gaoxu's memory, the Ottoman Empire was a small Turkic tribe that was driven away by the Central Plains. It gradually grew stronger and stronger. This should be fighting in the north and north and expanding!

"Prince, the Ottoman Empire is a first-class and powerful country with national strength no less than our Ming Dynasty. Even small countries such as Sulu and Manlaca in the West were deeply influenced by the Ottoman Empire, and believed in their sects and worshipped their **..."

"If you encounter the Ottoman navy at sea, I will have absolute confidence to defeat it. However, if you encounter it on land, the victory or defeat of our Ming Dynasty and the Ottoman Empire is still unknown!"

Zhu Gaoxu touched his chin and nodded, with light constantly flashing in his eyes.

The Ottoman Empire was busy expeditioning the west at this moment, beating the noble barbarians in Europe and would not have any war with the Ming Dynasty. As for their navy, they were just in the Mediterranean.

However, Portugal and Spain will begin the era of great navigation in the near future, which is the issue Zhu Gaoxu is worried about.

"Zheng He, don't worry about this. The Ming Dynasty and the Ottomans cannot fight due to regional issues. At this moment, Asia can be said to be the three-pointer in the world, the Ming Dynasty in East Asia, the Temuer Empire in Central Asia, and the Ottoman Empire in West Asia."

Asia?

What does the King of Han mean?

Zheng He and the other two were a little confused and stood there on the spot.

"The only possible danger is that it comes from the sea, which is why I want you to conquer Japan!"

"I plan to build a naval base on the important roads of the straits on the sea and advance military forces to the enemy's country!"

"Along the sea route you are exploring the West, build a powerful maritime fleet to cruise on the sea route, protect the maritime trade routes, and ensure our Ming Dynasty maritime trade!"
Chapter completed!
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