Driving the Manchus out of the country is only the first step. If you want to continue to fight against its remaining forces, you must continue to invest, and the restoration and reconstruction of the North is the basis for perseverance.{3w. Assistance from the South is essential, but it cannot be
The current complete dependence, at least, cannot last for long.
If the north produces more, the government's finances will be looser; if one more soldier is recruited from the north, one more soldier from the south can be mobilized, reducing the supply of supplies from south to north.
In other words, Zhu Yongxing is striving to make various places self-sufficient as soon as possible, thereby saving money and starting large-scale domestic infrastructure construction. Judging from calculations by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, it will take several years or even just to control the Huang and Huai River areas.
In more than ten years, the investment will be an extremely huge amount. There are also dredging canals, building bridges and paving roads, building factories, etc. Gold-swallowing beasts of all sizes are lying in front of Zhu Yongxing. It is not easy to cross them!
Of course, Zhu Yongxing didn't have to worry so much. No matter how many people froze to death or starved to death, just pretend that in more than ten years, people who survived would be able to eat sweet potatoes and potatoes, and live in shacks and thatched houses.
When the time comes, he can also happily declare that "the country is peaceful and the people are safe", and then create a prosperous age of this and that, and then indulge in a sea of praise and praise.
This is the case in history. The time span of modern world history is from 1640 to 1900 AD. The time span of modern Chinese history is from 1840 to 1919 AD, which is a full 200 years behind world modern history.
In the drunken dream of a "peaceful and prosperous age", the Manchu rulers were paralyzed by their self-satisfied "sense of superiority". They could not see that the raging waves of the times were rolling forward day and night, and they did not know that the distant west was moving forward.
What kind of historic changes are taking place, let alone what this historic change in the West will mean to China. As a result, the colonists' steel gunboats came across the ocean and broke through the wind and waves. The Qing Dynasty, the Eastern "dragon ship" of China, was
It was hit and sunk.
Zhu Yongxing sees far and thinks deeply. He will not let the Chinese nation rise up to catch up with the gap of two hundred years after experiencing a hundred years of humiliation. Therefore, he will not be easily satisfied, and he will be more tired than others.
At the end of the day, Zhu Yongxing summoned Huang Xiuren. He discussed with officials from the Ministry of Industry to determine the agricultural revitalization plan in the north. In the afternoon, he met with the French envoys, expressed his gratitude to them for transporting horses from afar, signed letters of credence, and confirmed the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
France established an embassy and a permanent mission in Beijing, which would soon be the capital. At the same time, Zhu Yongxing issued an order to select missions to Europe. Mainly, they established embassies and missions in Britain and France.
A diplomatic historian once described it this way: "Since it became a practice for countries to maintain permanent envoys in foreign capitals, the method of handling international relations has undergone a complete change. Permanent envoys began in the fifteenth century. Later, as they became stronger and more unified
The nation-state replaced the feudal monarch, and the practice became inevitable. After the signing of the 'Treaty of Westphalia' in the seventeenth century, peaceful exchanges developed, and the number of problems that needed to be solved increased, so the practice of resident envoys
gained popularity in Europe.”
The important thing is not to establish diplomatic relations with the two major powers, Britain and France, but to mark the beginning of China's modern diplomacy.
Although China's diplomacy, in terms of its activities and the substance of its activities, can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods more than 2,000 years ago. But at that time, the vassal states were still formally within a unified country. Later,
It has also returned to great unification. Therefore, strictly speaking, it is not the same thing as the diplomacy between sovereign states we talk about today.
In the long years that followed, China and the surrounding ethnic minorities conquered each other and gradually integrated. And they also established vassal relations with some surrounding countries. Although there were tribute envoys coming and going from time to time, and envoys were sent to foreign lands. However, due to the
Due to its unique geographical location, China has not really established exchanges with major countries in other parts of the world. Therefore, there is naturally no diplomatic relations in the modern sense.
You can't reach a thousand miles without taking small steps. Establish diplomatic relations and send permanent missions to each other; then send overseas students, introduce translated science and technology books, and strengthen further cultural and scientific exchanges. Zhu Yongxing knew that there was no rush, so he opened a window first. Then.
It is to open a door and let the Chinese people open their eyes to see the world, move forward with the trend of the times, and even lead the trend of the times.
The last person summoned was the tribute envoy sent by Taiwan, well, let's call it that! The envoys were Chen Yonghua and Feng Xifan, who presented New Year's gifts in advance, as well as some money and food to show their support for the national war.
"Imitate the Mu family's example and hold Taiwan forever." Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said with a hint of sarcasm: "Taiwan has been governed by King Yanping to the point where no needle can penetrate, no water can pour in, and the imperial court's will cannot be fulfilled.
What’s the use? Just to dress up the appearance?”
"Long live the memorial, Taiwan's officials, big and small, are all appointed by the late king, and it is in line with the regulations of the imperial court." Feng Xifan protested and said: "If the imperial court wants to appoint capable officials to go, how can Taiwan refuse?"
When Zheng Chenggong was alive, he did have the power to establish government offices. This was because the Yongli court was weak and lacked strength, and could only win over the Southeast Pillar. But now that the court is in a strong position, Taiwan naturally does not dare to be domineering anymore.
"I have said before that I want to use Taiwan to store troops and park ships for the purpose of conquering Luzon." Zhu Yongxing sneered and said: "Since we want to imitate the Mu family's example, have the Mu family ever made excuses?
Have you ever resisted the imperial army? Have you ever disobeyed orders? Have you ever been domineering?"
Chen Yonghua secretly sighed. This Min prince ascended the throne and became emperor, and his momentum was very different from that of Qianlong. His words were aggressive and he had no polite words for the Zheng family in Taiwan. Of course, behind Zhu Yongxing were hundreds of thousands of troops, covering most of China.
This is something that Taiwan cannot compete with. Not to mention that Taiwanese people are not satisfied with living on the island, and most of them want to return to their homeland.
Feng Xifan couldn't help but soften his tone. In the face of the righteousness of the monarch and his ministers, who dares to be confident, "Long live I think there is a misunderstanding. King Yanping does not want to resist the imperial court, but also intends to conquer Luzon. When preparations are made,
If you will send troops, why bother the imperial court to raise troops and mobilize the masses?"
"When will we be ready?" Zhu Yongxing did not relax and asked closely.
"This -" Feng Xifan hesitated for a moment and murmured: "I don't know if I know something. Taiwan is a small country with few people. It has just begun to cultivate food. It is not self-sufficient yet. It will take several years to get it all, right?"
"Oh, that means the court has to wait!" Zhu Yongxing sneered, "The court wants to send troops, but King Yanping refuses; if he is asked to send troops, he has to prepare. Hum, does he still consider himself a minister?"
"King Yanping is loyal to the imperial court, and he is truly loyal to the imperial court." Chen Yonghua hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Long live, please forgive me. Taiwan is short of supplies, and it is absolutely difficult to support the army stationed there. It is not Taiwan that is resisting the imperial court."
"Short-sighted, small-bellied." Zhu Yongxing scolded disdainfully: "Has the imperial court ever collected taxes from Taiwan? Has it ever said that Taiwan should provide food and grass supplies? Has it ever wanted to station troops in Taiwan? Don't you know that Taiwan is the most important place to conquer Luzon?
What is the best place to gather and start? There are many sophistry, I don’t want to hear it, and you don’t have to talk about it. Go back and tell Zheng Jing, don’t deceive yourself and others, and fool yourself by imitating the Mu family’s rules. After the Tartars are pacified, the imperial army will do it.
In preparation for the expedition to Luzon, regardless of whether he is willing or not, the plan to use Taiwan as an advance base will not change. We don’t want him to send people or money. I don’t want him to deal with this minister. Please resign!
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After sending away Chen and Feng, Zhu Yongxing was still depressed. According to the current level of navigation technology and shipbuilding, when traveling thousands of miles across the sea to conquer Luzon, a safe journey is more important than a smooth battle. Starting from Taiwan, crossing the Bashi Strait
It is the fastest and safest route. There are also Batan Islands and Babuyan Islands on the route, which can be used as relay stops. In other words, a long voyage can be broken down into several shorter voyages, and the crew and soldiers can get
The better the rest, the greater the chance of avoiding risks.
"Your Majesty, this Tainan is the most prosperous place in Taiwan, and it is the root of the Zheng family. I may not easily give up a place for the imperial army to stay." Wu Sangui worked at the General Staff Headquarters, and his horizons were much broader, and the General Staff Headquarters
There are more and more maps, more and more detailed. He pointed at the map of Taiwan and said: "This Taipei is not yet developed, but the location is not ideal."
"Although it's not ideal, I'm afraid I have to make do with it." Zhu Yongxing smiled bitterly and stretched out his hand to draw on the map. "Maybe we need to find another relay point in Taitung. There are many barbarians there, so it's not easy.
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Northern Taiwan was developed relatively late, and now only the small Ketagalan people of the Pingpu ethnic group live a life of fishing and hunting here. The central and eastern parts of Taiwan are the residences of the Gaoshan people, which can be subdivided into Atayal and Atayal people.
People, Paiwan people, Bunun people, Rukai people, Beinan people, Cao people, Saixia people and Yamei people. In the western part of Taiwan, the southwestern plains and the coastal areas, the aboriginal people have long mixed with the Han people, and intermarriage is more difficult.
Accept Han culture early.
Obviously, if Zhu Yongxing wants to establish a base in the Jilong (Keelung) area of Taipei and a relay point in Taitung, he must have corresponding means and measures to minimize conflicts with the aborigines.
In order for the Ming army's cross-sea expedition to go smoothly, Zhu Yongxing had to take a tough stance against the Zheng family in Taiwan in advance. At the same time, if there was a base in Taiwan, he would be able to respond as quickly as possible when the Zheng family was in civil strife in the future. Based on the current situation of the imperial court
With the strength of the Zheng family and the name of Zheng's ministers, Zhu Yongxing felt that Zheng Jing was very likely to make concessions. As long as he did not insist on setting up a base in Tainan, as long as he continued to let the Zheng family keep Penghu, as long as he gave the Zheng family "imitate the Mu family's example, and forever control Taiwan"
"Guarantee, with Zheng Jing's current strength, it is estimated that it will be difficult for him to make up his mind to break with the imperial court. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!