Chapter 180 Yamamoto Sixty-two Mid-Autumn Festival Gift Package
Time flies by, as the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, everything in Guangdong Mansion is moving in a good direction. Mu Bin is finally left behind by Zhu Zhanchang. Mu Sheng feels that Zhu Zhanchang wants to keep Mu Bin as insurance, thinking
After much deliberation, I decided to let him keep it, and the position given by Zhu Zhanzhen was indeed good.
Mu Bin himself was in Yunnan. In order to avoid suspicion, Mu Sheng could not directly give him a high position, but Zhu Zhanzhen's move was equivalent to the position of commander of the guard station.
This is equivalent to your father putting you in a friend's company for gold-plating, and directly working as a department manager. If you return to the family business in two years and have this resume, your position cannot be lower than before.
This is called a win-win.
The military has split the Army and Navy, the police system has been split from the Sentencing and Inspection Department, and the e-mail system is also being split. Customs, e-mail, road construction, etc. are all put under one roof, and a new department, the Ministry of Communications, has been established.
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Wang Boyang, a former doctor in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, served as the first minister of the Ministry of Communications.
In the morning of this day, Zhu Zhanyi boarded the warship, first took a look at the steam engine factory and shipyard that were about to be put into construction, and then went down the river to Xiangjiang Village, where he had to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival this year.
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At the same time, in Yingtian Mansion, Hu Shanggong wrote a letter to Zhu Zhanzhen while preparing for the busy Mid-Autumn Festival dinner. When writing the letter, he thought of the five-year appointment with Zhu Zhanzhen, and couldn't help but feel a little excited.
, as if I have regained the feeling I had when I was a teenager and a little girl, and my heart is full of love.
Early in the morning, Zhu Zhanji brought his concubine Hu Shanxiang to meet the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess had a kind smile on her face and was quite satisfied with her daughter-in-law. Everything was in order and she had a good face.
He pulled Hu Shanxiang and said, "Shanxiang, you and Zhanji must work harder so that I can have a grandson as soon as possible. Our four generations will live together, and His Majesty will definitely be happy."
Hu Shanxiang bowed slightly: "My daughter-in-law obeys her mother's orders."
A young eunuch came and sent a message to Zhu Zhanji to go to Zhu Di's study. Zhu Zhanji resigned, leaving his mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to talk.
In Zhu Di's study, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu, and Zhu Gaosui were all there, as well as several cabinet ministers. Zhu Di was obviously in a good mood at this time.
"Zhanji, come here. Tomorrow we will announce a sea ban. I plan to send people to Japan, Korea, Ryukyu, Southeast Asian countries, and other places to announce the decree. I have prepared copies for all the famous pirates on the sea.
A gift, and a trip to North Korea for you."
Zhu Zhanji was surprised as to why he was asked to go to North Korea, and Zhu Di also saw his doubts.
"I plan to move the capital to Shuntian Prefecture after the maritime ban is lifted. I originally planned to open four ports, but now I have decided to open three ports. Weihai Port, Ningbo Port, and Guangzhou Port. Of course, Guangzhou Prefecture wants to
I have approved the establishment of the port in Xiangjiang Island. I intend to let you take charge of Weihai Port, so this time you go to North Korea. The main maritime trade partners of Weihai Port are North Korea and Japan. You and the King of North Korea should contact you in advance.
A face-to-face meeting.”
"My grandson understands."
"Chen Xuan, you take troops to Japan and Ryukyu, just in time to see how Japan's embassy is doing. Bring the best warships there, and then you two, the North Korean embassy and the Ryukyu embassy will go there this time.
When the time comes, we will also take people to build it.”
"yes."
Zhu Gaochi spoke: "Father, can we reconsider the matter of moving the capital?"
There has been a lot of noise recently about moving the capital. As the imperial capital, Shuntian Mansion is too close to the northern border, far from the rich land in the south of the Yangtze River, and even further away from places like Jiaozhi. Once the imperial capital is moved, the center of gravity of the entire country will be
Moving north, the vast territory in the south of the Ming Dynasty was difficult to control.
Historically, the biggest reason why Zhu Zhanji finally abandoned Jiaozhi when he became emperor was that it was difficult to take care of the beginning and the end.
Zhu Di wanted to move the capital. After all, Shuntian Prefecture was his place of prosperity. Yao Guangxiao also said that Shuntian Prefecture was more prosperous for him.
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were also divided into two factions. Many ministers had great careers in the Yingtian family and were unwilling to leave from the bottom of their hearts.
Zhu Di was not annoyed, but said resolutely: "The matter of moving the capital has already been agreed upon. Yingtian Mansion will serve as the companion capital, with a team of six departments, including Gao Xu."
"Father."
"You can supervise Ningbo Port with the Lin'an Mansion."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was surprised. Why was Zhu Gaoxu suddenly resigned from the feudal clan and moved to Lin'an Mansion? The only one whose expression did not change was that the prince had already known the emperor's decision.
Zhu Gaoxu's face was filled with joy. He was reluctant to grant him a vassalship before, but this time he can do it. Lin'an Prefecture is close to Nanjing, and the capital has moved to Shuntian Prefecture. No one cares about the richest place here, so why don't he feel free?
"As you command, Father."
Zhu Zhanji was puzzled: "Grandpa Huang..."
Zhu Di waved his hand and continued: "The establishment of a maritime ban is a major event of the Ming Dynasty for a hundred years. The three ports are managed by Gao Xu, Zhan Ji, and Zhan Xing. I feel at ease. Remember, I am not only in charge of the port, that is me."
The gateway to the Ming Dynasty, maritime trade will be an important core of our policy to strengthen the Ming Dynasty. If you fail in one area, don’t blame me for being ruthless and replacing you."
"yes!"
Changes in the Ming Dynasty's maritime policy will inevitably cause changes in all surrounding countries. In addition to maritime trade between countries, there is also a very important one, that is, those who make a living at sea, pirates, and Japanese pirates. Unexpectedly, these people will have a positive relationship with the Ming Dynasty.
conflict.
Zhu Di prepared a gift for all the famous pirates on the sea.
There are many pirate organizations, large and small, and this gift also demonstrates the Ming Dynasty's determination to control the sea.
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Wang Baoyu gathered his men to occupy an uninhabited island. Since the Zhoushan naval battle, his sphere of influence has shrunk sharply, and the number of people in the gang has dropped to about one-sixth of what it was at its peak.
Moreover, young people have been swarming on the sea recently, and several ruthless pirates have appeared in Japan and Nanyang, which gives him a headache.
"Boss, boss, there are Ming army warships outside."
"What? Run!" Wang Baoyu was frightened by the warship.
"Boss, there's only one ship, and it doesn't look like it's here to attack us. The ship that met us gave us this gift box, saying it was a Mid-Autumn Festival gift."
"Did the Ming Dynasty change? Send me a Mid-Autumn Festival gift box?" Wang Baoyu couldn't believe what his younger brother said. Isn't this just a pure and outrageous way of writing a score for his outrageous mother, and a completely outrageous score for his mother?
"Really?" Wang Baoyu asked again.
"It's true, it's true, boss, the gift boxes are all here and beautifully packaged, and we don't dare to open them."
At this time, a half-meter-square gift box wrapped in purple silk was brought to Wang Baoyu.
Wang Baoyu circled around the gift box twice, touching his chin with a puzzled look on his face: "Hey, how is this possible?"
"Is it a scam? Is there something poisonous in it?"
"Boss, do you want to open it and take a look, in case the Ming Emperor asks us for peace?"
Wang Baoyu glared at this brainless little brother. Who would believe this nonsense? That was Zhu Di. The emperor who could fight back on the grassland would seek peace with a little pirate like him?
"No matter, just open it and take a look."
Wang Baoyu hid far away and let the younger brothers open the gift box.
Open it gently, there is no poisonous mist, no hidden weapon, and there is specially used fragrant powder inside to give out a pleasant aroma.
But when he saw what was inside, Wang Baoyu couldn't help but fell to the ground and took two steps back.
Inside is a palm, an eye, and a head without facial features, and two well-made mooncakes placed in the middle.
"What is this, what is this?"
"There is a letter here, boss."
"What did you write?"
"It's Zhu Di's personal letter."
"The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty wrote in his own hand: The coast of the Ming Dynasty is the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Anyone who dares to invade our borders will have consequences like the man in the box. He will die without a complete body. This is to serve as a warning to others. This person's name is Yamamoto Rokuji, and he once violated the Zhoushan Island of the Ming Dynasty.
, are now divided into sixty-two pieces and distributed to those who make a living on the sea. If they do not enter the Ming Dynasty's waters and do not disturb the ships of the Ming Dynasty, they can still survive. The Ming Dynasty will ban the sea. Anyone who disrespects the Ming Dynasty will die!"
What's in the gift box is Yamamoto Rokuji's body, part of it.
The last time Yamamoto Rokuji was captured and brought back to the Ming Dynasty, he was never executed because Zhu Di wanted to use him to establish a powerful force in the sea of the Ming Dynasty. He would use his life to warn all pirates on the sea that the waters of our Ming Dynasty are sacred and inviolable.
Anyone who dares to invade or cause nuisance will have no room for negotiation. Yamamoto Rokuji is the precedent.
The pirates on the sea received gift boxes one after another, and Zhu Di's determination became clear to the world. This sea will be decided by Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Zhanzhen learned about Zhu Di's actions and couldn't help but sigh, Zhu Di was still ruthless, but if he were not so ruthless, those pirates would have thought that Ming Dynasty was easy to bully.
Anyway, those who should cause trouble will still come to cause trouble. Dissuade those who are cautious and timid, and beat those who are bold until they lose their courage.
The Ming Dynasty's navy was the basis for launching a sea ban. With the pirates' manufacturing level, how could they face off against steam warships?
Zhu Zhanyi was sailing on the Pearl River. The distance from Guangzhou to Xiangjiang Island is not far. Passing by the Lion Ocean, Zhu Zhanyi looked at the open river and sighed: "Tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Sang Yu made moon cakes. Let's
Let’s spend the Mid-Autumn Festival together.”
Chu'er cheered happily: "Your Highness, Sang Yu made you the bean paste you like."
Xiaosheng said: "Your Highness has built a villa for you in the middle of the mountain according to your order. However, time is tight and it has not been completed yet, so you may have to live on the warship first."
"It won't matter if it's late. By the way, let's notify the officials and merchants of Guangzhou Prefecture. On the fourth day after the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Xiangjiang Port will open. I will hold a ceremony then, and there will be new things to announce."
"Your Highness, what is going on?" Zara asked curiously from the side.
At this time, Li Xiaozhu brought over a map, which was the regional planning map of Xiangjiang Island. Li Xiaozhu's paintings were still very good.
Zhu Zhanchang planned which land was for residential use and which was for commercial use. As for industrial land, Zhu Zhanchang planned relatively little. In his plan, Hong Kong Port was the HNA Economic Center, and the manufacturing industry should be placed around Guangzhou.
"I'm going to sell the land."
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