"Your Highness is thoughtful." Chen Shangchuan shook his head slightly and said: "It's just that at the moment when we are hiring people, there is a shortage of maritime generals. Although the academic system is good, I can't get away for the time being. By the way, you are the first batch of graduates, right?
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Duan Zhiying immediately puffed up his chest and said: "Although there was a military lecture hall in the past, it was renamed the martial arts lecture hall, but it was the first class to officially graduate. There were three captains, five trainee second lieutenants, three second lieutenants, and three senior trainees.
There are eleven sergeants and eight sergeants.”
"There are twenty-seven students in total, not many!" Chen Shangchuan couldn't help but look at Duan Zhiying with admiration, and asked in detail: "How many students are there in the first batch? How are apprenticeships and formals defined?"
"There are 210 students in the first batch. Those who have served in the military, or have outstanding performance, or are literate over 100, can be recruited to enroll; those who have merit, can read over 300, and are in good health can be recruited regardless of their service time.
, can be entered directly by civilians." Duan Zhiying explained: "Those who pass the examination after completing their studies, the former will be awarded a formal military rank, and the latter will be a trainee, who must fight in battle and gain combat experience before they can be promoted to full rank."
"That's it." Chen Shangchuan thought for a moment and then understood the truth.
Although there were many military generals in the Ming Dynasty, there were few who were literate, so fewer of them could obtain formal military ranks. As the war was won and the situation changed, the number of enlisted civilians who could read and write increased, so more of them were able to obtain the rank of trainee.
To put it simply, although there are many with combat experience, there are few who are literate. The literacy rate among recruits has increased, but they lack combat experience.
"Right now, the ratio of newcomers is high, but in the future, the ratio of veterans will be even higher." Duan Zhiying made a judgment based on his own analysis, "The mission and education officials in the military are carrying out literacy education. As long as you are willing to work hard and learn a few hundred words, you can also use it.
It won’t take long.”
His Highness Min really took great pains to take care of both the new and the old. And does this establish a fair, just, and motivating selection and promotion system? The more Chen Shangchuan thought about it, the more he felt that there was a lot of mystery in it, and it was not simple.
Being fair, impartial, and motivating is just one aspect of it. Cultivating new forces to compete with the current officials and nobles with military ranks, and branding these new forces as martial arts halls, is Zhu Yongxing's entire purpose.
Zhu Yongxing was no stranger to this method of starting out as a military academy and using new officers to establish his direct lineage, and the successful examples of later generations gave him more confidence and inspiration.
The fight against the Qing Dynasty will be a relatively long process. According to Zhu Yongxing's judgment and estimation, a real confrontation in strength with the Qing Dynasty in five years will be a very satisfactory result for him. Of course, as long as the food base is well constructed. And
The improvement of financial resources and industrial capabilities can also achieve the expected goals, and the future process will be greatly accelerated.
In addition to the martial arts lecture hall, Zhu Yongxing is also establishing a government affairs school to train civilian officials so that he can effectively implement the policies and regulations he formulated in governing the local area. In other words, he is trying to quietly change the traditional method of selecting officials through the imperial examination.
And strive to make the bureaucracy as streamlined as possible.
Time did not make Zhu Yongxing feel abundant. In addition to facing the pressure of the Qing army at all times, there were also Yongli and the small court in Myanmar. Relatively speaking, there was nothing to say about dealing with the Qing army. Just "fight"
.As for Yongli and the small imperial court, Zhu Yongxing was indeed in quite a dilemma.
From the perspective of the entire country's anti-Qing situation, Yongli still needs to exist, and Zhu Yongxing still has to act in the name of the imperial court staying behind; and from the perspective of future development, the existence of Yongli and the small imperial court is a hidden danger and restriction. Even
It can be said to be resistance.
Therefore, while Zhu Yongxing is blocking news from Myanmar, he is trying his best to expand the situation and make people accustomed to and adapt to the policies and models he promotes. Of course, establishing authority, cultivating direct lineage, winning people's hearts, controlling money and food, etc. are also
Response measures being implemented.
Although he felt the urgency of time and the pressure and obstacles in the future, Zhu Yongxing was not very pessimistic. Yongli did not have Zhao Gou's strategy and skills, and he was not Yue Fei.
After seeing off the expedition navy, Zhu Yongxing did not leave Halong immediately, but listened to the report of the business groups coming from Haiphong and Tuan Xian.
The coastal defense is under construction, and trade in Yunnan Province still needs to be temporarily conducted in Tuanxian. Under the pressure of the Ming army, the Annan royal family and the Zheng family did not dare to extort any more, and even returned the money they overcharged the Chinese businessmen. This made many Chinese businessmen feel that they had
In order to ensure the backing, we decided to keep it in the store in Guanxian for the time being, which can be regarded as a distribution point.
The exports of tea, Hui porcelain, Bai lacquerware, Miao embroidery, Dai batik and other products from all over the occupied areas of Yunnan Province have increased significantly, and now the stone sulfur (realgar) from Xiaguan has opened up the market. Myanmar, Siam
Luo, Chenla and other countries believe in Buddhism, and most of the temples are wooden buildings. In a humid environment, insect and moth prevention is a problem that needs to be solved.
Commerce has brought income and has a growing momentum; commercial taxes are increasing, which shows that the mobility of products in the occupied areas of Dian Province is increasing. While Zhu Yongxing increased his own wealth, he also injected vitality into the commercial activities in the occupied areas.
The absence of checkpoints and extortion along the way also stimulates the enthusiasm of businessmen.
"The recruitment of Suzhou and Hangzhou weavers, embroidery workers, and Songjiang weavers has been handed over to several Chinese businessmen. It is expected that there will be good news soon. In addition, the number of recruitment of various types of craftsmen has not yet been determined. Please give us your Majesty's instructions.
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The people who came to report were Zheng Yanbei, his son Zheng Zhaoda, and two officials from the Ministry of Commerce. They didn't quite understand what Zhu Yongxing was thinking of recruiting so many people of all kinds. But because of their belief in Zhu Yongxing, they were still very positive.
to carry out his orders.
"What's the quantity?" Zhu Yongxing only pondered for a moment before confirming it, which surprised several people, "The more, the better, the amount is uncertain."
Of course you don’t know that the Qing government’s coastal border relocation order almost completely cut off foreign trade in the vast country of China. Coupled with political corruption and excessive taxation, many traditional crafts were lost as a result. For example, Lu silk was flourishing in the Ming Dynasty.
At that time, Lu'an Prefecture had more than 13,000 looms woven, and the Ming Dynasty sent 3,000 looms to make. After the war in the late Ming Dynasty, there were only 300 looms left in the Qing Dynasty, but 3,000 looms were still sent to make 3,000 looms.
Many people fled because of the loss of their property and family. However, the Manchu and Qing court did not give up on sectarianism because of this, and it would not stop until all the Jihu people fled and Lu silk disappeared from history.
Saving traditional craftsmanship is secondary. Taking advantage of the Qing Dynasty's coastal border relocation, burning boats and banning the sea, Zhu Yongxing wanted to use various craftsmen to produce the products that were cut off, expand maritime trade, and make profits. This was his true intention.
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Although they were puzzled, Zheng Yanbei and others did not ask any more questions and continued to report to Zhu Yongxing on the construction status of the coastal defense. Now the labor force included not only transferred Annan prisoners, but also Annan laborers recruited from outside, and the construction speed was greatly accelerated.
Money is easy to make, which is a very important reason. This made Zhu Yongxing sneer at the strong national consciousness of the Vietnamese people boasted in Vietnamese history books. More than a hundred years later, the Vietnamese are still willing to run to the areas occupied by French colonists, let alone
Now.
"Build it as soon as possible, and then take all our products to Haiphong for sale." Zhu Yongxing realized that Tuanxian would become a competitor in commercial competition and affect commercial tax revenue. His face couldn't help but become solemn, he sneered twice, and said: "
It's either me or him. I'm really greedy when I want to benefit from both ends. The scars are healed and I forget the pain. Isn't it time to be blackmailed by the Annan Zheng family and come crying and begging me to do justice for them? Once the coastal defense is built, they will be released.
Rumor has it that the Chinese businessmen in Tuanxian will no longer be protected by our Ming army and will bear their own misfortune."
"What His Highness said is true. This is how you treat ungrateful people." An official from the Ministry of Commerce immediately agreed.
Spread the word? Just spread the word, right? Zheng Yanbei is a cunning and treacherous person. Hearing the overtones of Zhu Yongxing's words, he couldn't help but smile.
"In addition, I have thought of some charters that may be helpful for the development of Haiphong Commercial Port." Zhu Yongxing took out a few pieces of paper and handed them to Zheng Yanbei and others, asking them to read them first and then discuss them.
This is a charter similar to that of a later commodity exchange. It is very rough, but the main points are included. For example, the exchange membership system, the delivery and return of performance deposits, price indications, etc.
Of course, Zhu Yongxing did not write about futures at all. He just hoped to provide an orderly trading place, provide open trading prices and unified trading rules. Through this centralization, smooth information, fair prices, and fair buying and selling can be achieved, thereby speeding up the circulation of commodities.
Speed, charge more taxes.
Zheng Yanbei was the first to see the secret. He couldn't help but secretly glance at Zhu Yongxing, who was writing something in front of the desk, and secretly admired him.
For merchants, the most important thing is to bring the goods and ship them. If they can't find a buyer for a while, they have to stay in the merchant house. Storage in the warehouse costs money, and food, drink and accommodation cost money, not to mention the delay.
Time has passed. If you want to sell goods to the Hai Phong Exchange, you no longer need to bother asking around. You can go to the exchange every day and mark out the types and prices of your goods, and buyers will naturally come to discuss them in detail.
Over time, this commodity exchange will definitely be crowded. I don’t know how many people want to sell and buy all kinds of goods. As long as the goods are transported here, they can be directly sent to the exchange, and the sale can be concluded quickly. Sometimes the goods are even put into storage.
No need, just wait at the pier.
"Your Highness is extremely wise, and this charter is excellent." Zheng Yanbei cupped his hands, and when Zhu Yongxing looked up, he said respectfully: "I think there can be some improvements, such as among the businessmen coming from the south to the north.
Obtaining information can help you know the approximate price of goods from other places, which can be used as a reference mark to facilitate business and increase the popularity of the exchange."
Zhu Yongxing immediately thought of the signs of commodity exchanges in later generations, London, New York, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur... There was a feeling that time was out of place, and he was stunned for a moment.
When Zheng Yanbei saw that Zhu Yongxing didn't say a word, he thought that his suggestion was not in line with his wishes, so he hurriedly said: "I have a crude knowledge, so please don't take it personally."
The ancients were smart. At least in terms of business wisdom, they were no worse than themselves. What was worse was just the limitations of their vision and thinking. Once they made a breakthrough under their own prompts, they would be able to draw inferences from one example.
Zhu Yongxing showed an appreciative smile on his face, stretched out his thumb at Zheng Yanbei, and praised: "Zheng Jue can think about what I haven't thought about, fill in the gaps, and draw inferences from one example. It's very good. I feel very relieved."
"Your Highness, thank you." Zheng Yanbei hurriedly bowed and handed over his hand, not expecting Zhu Yongxing to be so respectful.
If he doesn't respect his own title of civil nobility, what will others think of it, and how will it be taken seriously? Zhu Yongxing naturally knows that "what is good from above must be followed by the people below." If he sets an example, he will ultimately benefit. .
Next, Zhu Yongxing handed over the work of improving the exchange's rules and systems to Zheng Yanbei and others. After all, his energy could not be focused on these trivial matters all the time, and he also began to believe in the wisdom of ancient people. And what happened next During the report, Zhu Yongxing heard another good news.
This was the task assigned by Zhu Yongxing to Zheng Yanbei and others after he opened the seaport. In Huanxian, he hired glass craftsmen, opticians, or purchased transparent glass through Western businessmen.
The heyday of glass production was from the 15th to the 16th century, and Venetian products almost exclusively dominated the European market. After the 16th century, glass craftsmen began to disperse throughout Europe, and glass manufacturing technology gradually spread and developed rapidly. .For example, the world's first telescope was invented and manufactured in 1608 by Hans Lieber, an optician in Delburg, the Netherlands.
But glass is glass and mirrors are mirrors. Now, the Venetians still strictly keep the method of making mirrors secret, and European countries are also trying their best to obtain the secrets. Zhu Yongxing, however, wants to use his empty hands to make a time difference and obtain the secrets of mirrors in France. And before mass production, grab a vote.
Well, the transparent glass doll has not been made yet. Although Zhu Yongxing racked his brains and gave the craftsmen ideas. For example, changing the sand to quartz, adding some lead, etc., he still couldn't make a transparent one. That's why he had to use Borrowing chickens to lay eggs, or more accurately buying chickens to lay eggs, is a method of increasing added value to obtain huge profits.
Glass craftsmen have not been recruited yet, but the transparent glass, the raw material for mirror production, has been purchased. Although the pieces are relatively small, the largest is only one foot square. The smallest is only as big as a palm, but it does not hinder Zhu Yongxing's plan to make a fortune.
Perhaps the French Gallic chicken who brought these "broken" glasses and sold them to the Zheng family was laughing and scorning him. But how did he know that Zhu Yongxing had the ability to turn stones into gold? How did he know that the secrets that the French government wanted to dig out at no expense were in Zhu Yongxing's place? But it is worthless. There are still some conditions for the silver mirror reaction, but if you add mercury to tin foil, you can start processing it immediately.
Hydraulic stamping machines, metal wire drawing machines, or foreign craftsmen who can manufacture this machinery have not yet been recruited, which makes Zhu Yongxing a little regretful. He is a follower of the principle of use, and everything must be done as soon as possible to achieve results as soon as possible. Moreover, now, This is not the time to work hard and be self-reliant. Use, learn, imitate, and improve. This is also an industrial development path.
"This time we are nearby and can discuss face to face. From now on, we will mainly communicate through letters." Zhu Yongxing feels that he cannot do everything by himself, so he has to let go of cultivating talents. He only needs to draw the big picture and play the role of guidance, review and review.
"Let's go and do it. Haiphong will be used as a pilot project. Later in Saigon - haha, I named another place. In short, similar commercial ports and exchanges will be built in the future. We will first explore the experience and
If you try this routine again in the future, you will get twice the result with half the effort."
"Your Highness trusts you, and we dare not fail to do our best."
Zheng Zhaoda glanced at Zhu Yongxing and said in a low voice: "His Royal Highness is dark and thin. He is tired from running around. You should take better care of your body."
Haha, Zhu Yongxing nodded at this increasingly mature young man. If it were not to eliminate collusion between government and business, Zheng Zhaoda could be trained as a business official. It's just that the Zheng family is too involved in business, which is a pity.
However, Zheng Zhaoda's seemingly flattering words made Zhu Yongxing secretly glad that he did not bring Mengzhu and Longer. Watching the sea is a very romantic thing, but with the sea breeze blowing and the sun shining like this, there is no sunscreen.
Darkening of the skin is unavoidable under the circumstances. And this situation varies from person to person. Some people inadvertently become darkened after spending a day at the beach, while some people have to go out for sunbathing.
Work hard for a healthy tan.
Men, it doesn't matter if their skin is darker; women - Zhu Yongxing feels that Mengzhu and Longer must be very proud of and cherish their fair skin, and they look like themselves. Hehe, I can't imagine their expressions and reactions.
After the business affairs were dealt with, Zhu Yongxing was about to leave for Lang Son to meet with Ma Bao and others who were about to go on an expedition to make final inspections and arrangements.
More than 2,000 soldiers who were eliminated because they were temporarily unable to adapt to sea ships continued to stay in Ha Long, together with the local garrison officers and soldiers, to conduct relevant training. For example, they often went to sea by boat, first near and then far, gradually overcoming seasickness, and familiarizing themselves with seasickness.
Controlling ships; rowing boats to beach, and practicing the essentials of landing operations... Under the command and training of several officers left by Deng Yao and Chen Shangchuan, and in accordance with Zhu Yongxing's specifications and requirements, the Marine Corps finally took shape.
It’s getting better day by day! Zhu Yongxing sighed while facing the sea and the sky. After a year, he finally made some progress. The situation is still grim, but it is already impossible for the Qing army to pacify the southwest in one battle.
Task.
In the past year, I have done a lot of things. I have reunited most of the Nanming remnant armies that were falling apart and their morale was scattered. I took advantage of the rainy season and terrain to win a victory and stabilized the morale of the army. I crusaded against Annan and used the strong to bully the weak.
He used unequal treaties to gain a relatively solid anti-Qing base; he used his foresight to incite the chieftains of Yunnan Province, took advantage of the chaos, and used sky-blasting artillery and tunnel blasting to counterattack western Yunnan; he also surprised the enemy in Yuanjiang and used
The hastily formed navy fought in isolation and repelled Wu Sangui...
The journey is long and the responsibilities are arduous. Zhu Yongxing put away his thoughts and suddenly waved his hand to give the order to set off. The sound of horse hooves rumbled, and there was smoke and dust all the way as he ran towards the distance.
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