In the years before the founding of the Ming Dynasty, large-scale immigration was organized by the government every year.
Large-scale immigration is often accompanied by civil unrest. Who wants to leave their homeland and the tombs of their ancestors?
Therefore, for many immigrants, the government was heavily armed to escort the immigrants.
The imperial court did not want this, but after the war in the world, some places have become a wasteland. How can we not immigrate?
Even so, countless officials cry out every year and petition the court to stop immigration.
This is still the case at home. If you immigrate to a foreign country thousands of miles away, I'm afraid someone will directly rebel.
In fact, in Zhu Yunxi's mind, immigration was only the first step, and the second step was the enfeoffment in the future. For example, those grandsons of the Zhu family in the clan should be brought overseas to cause harm. The Central Plains would not tolerate them.
But the biggest problem in establishing kings and feudal vassals lies precisely in population.
"I don't understand this matter of immigration!" Li Jinglong thought about it. "People say that if their parents are not traveling far away, who would be willing to leave their family and career to go to a foreign land if they have food to eat? However, in my opinion, not everyone does not.
I’m willing to go! As long as you use the right method, it’s possible!”
Zhu Yunxi became interested, "Oh, tell me!" He then ordered the eunuch, "Bring tea to Mr. Cao Guo. After talking for a long time, his mouth is dry!"
Li Jinglong quickly thanked En and stood up to take it with both hands.
"Whether it's hot or not, put it aside to cool down. Say it first, then drink it after you finish talking!" Zhu Yunxi said.
Li Jinglong retracted his outstretched hand, pondered for a moment and said, "It is said that benefits can drive people's hearts. On the way back, I was thinking about one thing, how to spread the news that Luzon is full of treasures to the whole world!"
"The people don't believe it when the government says it!" Li Jinglong mused, "The government even talks about it, but the people don't buy it. The more they say it, the more the people think it's harming them!"
"So I think there needs to be a group of leaders!" Li Jinglong looked at Zhu Yunxi's eyes again, "I brought back a lot of good things from Nanyang this time, including two full ships for you, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Yunxi was listening to his words, but he didn't expect Li Jinglong to suddenly change the topic and talk about gifts, "What did you bring me?"
"Luzon is rich in amber, agate, gemstones, beeswax and other things, as well as alluvial gold and copper, various unprocessed spices, and fine otter and mink skins..."
Zhu Yunxi suddenly realized something, "I almost understand what you mean!"
"Long live the Lord, you can see thousands of miles away and your eyes are as bright as a torch!" Li Jinglong slapped his thigh and laughed.
"You brought two boats for me, how many did you bring back?" Zhu Yunxi pinched the melon seeds in the fruit plate and smiled.
Li Jinglong's face froze and his expression became uncomfortable.
Zhu Yunxi did not pursue this matter, and this matter could not be pursued. He continued, "You said that letting more people know that Luzon is full of treasures, does it have any direct connection with the things you brought?"
"I will present treasures to the emperor, and then all the noble families will send some good things. It will definitely make a sensation in the government and the public!" Li Jinglong said with a smile, "Others don't dare to say that those old killers who founded the country... the old army
Lords, when I hear that there is such a place overseas where no one mines gold and no one cuts down the forest, I will turn into a red-eyed chicken... I, Meng Lang, made a mistake. Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
"Go on!" Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.
What Li Jinglong said was actually very similar to what he was thinking.
He had had this idea for a long time, but as the emperor, he couldn't say this, let alone tell his subordinates what to do. Now Li Jinglong had the same idea as him.
"The eyes of those old nobles and nobles were red, and I encouraged them again. If nothing else, it would be no problem for each family to send out a hundred brave veterans. They went to Luzon to search around, and no one needed to tell them when they came back. I hope the battle will be even bigger next time!" Li Jinglong said with a smile.
"The people they sent were to get money for themselves, so what good would that do to the court?" Zhu Yunxi asked.
"The people sent out by your noble family are half soldiers and half civilians. I mean, let them be soldiers and they are soldiers. When they are not soldiers, they are civilians. The civilian armed forces in Luzon are better than us in killing people and setting fires. When the Ming Dynasty officers and troops come forward...be more dignified!"
“What a talent!”
Zhu Yunxi secretly laughed in his heart. Isn't this what Western countries have done in history? No matter how greedy a country is, it still wants to save face. It is definitely not possible to send troops directly. This kind of militia is the most suitable.
"The militia are in front, and the officers and soldiers are behind, making camp step by step!" Li Jinglong continued, "As for immigration?" He said without saying anything, looking at Zhu Yunxi.
"It depends on what I do. If you have anything to say, just say it!" Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.
"I should say something that I shouldn't have said!" Li Jinglong said, "There are many prisoners on death row in the prison tomorrow, and they will be killed if they are killed. Why not exile them to Luzon? Desperados are definitely better than ordinary people!"
Then he paused again, "I remember that last year, two villages in Chaozhou, Guangdong, fought for a month on Banla Mountain. More than a dozen people were killed. The government mobilized officers and soldiers from the guard station, rushed into the village and arrested more than 40 people."
"After verification by the Ministry of Punishment, these people were beheaded and imprisoned. I felt that keeping these people in prison and feeding them was a waste of food, so I took them out and killed them and wasted their labor!"
As he spoke, Li Jinglong lowered his voice, "Except for the most heinous ones, those who commit petty theft, sell counterfeits, commit adultery, break my shoes through adultery, you might as well send them all away!"
Isn’t this the route of the Great Yin Empire in later generations?
The more Zhu Yunxi looked at Li Jinglong, the more satisfied he became, and he said, "It's okay to tell me this. But if it reaches the ears of Old Master Chaozhou, I'm afraid he will impeach you again!"
"I am working for Long Live Lord, are you afraid that they will impeach you?" Li Jinglong patted his chest, "I want you to say that not only the common people who have broken the law will be sent here, but also the scholars and corrupt officials who have made mistakes can be sent here. They have passed, and it is just right. Open a school and teach the native people the Chinese language..."
Zhu Yunxi slapped his thigh and said, "It's rare for you to have such foresight. You can tell me about this tomorrow. Or you can tell me about it in the Jinluan Hall during the great court meeting the day after tomorrow!"
"I..." Li Jinglong was dumbfounded.
Speaking in front of all the civil and military officials, sending prisoners, officials and scholars to Luzon?
Then... isn't that waiting for someone to dig up the ancestral grave?
"These words of yours should be sorted out and polished when you go back!" Zhu Yunxi said, peeling open an orange with ease, and handed half of it to Li Jinglong, "Bring it to the meeting, I have long said that in the Ming Dynasty, this area of three acres When allocating land, there will always be times when there is not enough."
"Nowadays, we see that there are few people in the land. In a few decades, land annexation will happen. Now, while the country is strong and has many battles, we can occupy as much as we can. If we don't use it now, we can always use it in the future!"
"At least the landless people can be given resettlement!"
Zhu Yunxi spit out the orange core and looked at Li Jinglong, "Eat it, the orange is very sweet!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The sweet orange entered his mouth, but Li Jinglong didn't feel any sweetness at all. It was full of bitterness from his heart to his mouth, as if he had drank two kilograms of decoction.
"Only you can say this. Firstly, others don't have that vision, and secondly, they don't understand my thoughts as well as you!" Zhu Yunxi continued with a smile, "Furthermore, I believe everything you say and do.
Even if there is some controversy, you can calm it down."
"You have been to the sea, and what you say has the most credibility. Besides, those nobles have a different regard for you, Mr. Cao Guogong. They can't trust anyone else, but you are the most trustworthy!"
As he spoke, Zhu Yunxi smiled and asked, "Are the oranges sweet?"
"Sweet!" Li Jinglong said with difficulty.
"Hey, sometimes I want to split you in half and use you as two people!" Zhu Yunxi stood up and sighed slightly, "You think you are the most suitable candidate for Lifanyuan, but over there in Luzon, you are the most suitable candidate.
He is also the most suitable candidate!" He said, sighing heavily, "There must be a stable person in Luzon. I really want to appoint you as the governor of Luzon!"
"What kind of bird official is that?"
Li Jinglong was shocked, swallowed the orange in his mouth, knelt down and hugged Zhu Yunxi's thigh, "Long live my Lord, I will never leave you until I die!"