The trains near the coastline of the Inca Empire were opened to traffic. Although they were only narrow-gauge trains, this represented that the most backward area in this era had the most advanced industrial system in the world.
The railway covers a total of more than 80 miles, from the coal mines in the south, to the mining town rich in iron ore in the middle, to SF City with its excellent seaport in the north. This fully ensures that coal, pig iron, crude steel and other products along the railway can flow smoothly.
It is transported to SF City without any hindrance, where it is processed into various industrial products.
Since then, SF City has become a city with the most complete industrial categories in the world.
The population of SF City was 200,000 when the train opened.
A large number of natives from the Inca Empire moved here. The number of natives working in the shipyard alone exceeds 20,000, not to mention the Incas assigned to work in various workshops. It can be said that this is a city that thrives on industry.
Things that Zhu Hao could accomplish in the Ming Dynasty, such as steelmaking, shipbuilding, cannon casting, musket making, etc., could all be accomplished leisurely here.
More importantly, the things here only belong to Zhu Hao. There is no need to worry about the emperor suddenly coming up with a decree and everything will be scrapped. All operations are carried out under the leadership of Zhu Hao. There is no need to worry about someone snatching away what he has worked so hard to create.
He can use things and materials however he wants.
As the industrial city took shape, supporting industries began to gradually improve.
The textile industry is one of Zhu Hao's most focused industries. Cotton planting has been carried out in various parts of the Americas at the beginning of the year. At the same time, the fine velvet cotton and sisal, which are special products of the Americas, are also fully utilized for spinning.
The indigenous people who came to Shunfeng City generally changed from straw clothes, coir raincoats and animal skin clothes to Hanfu made of cotton, linen and other textiles.
You must know that in the Inca Empire, textiles were originally an extremely high-end technology. Only specialized women could complete spinning and weaving in the Temple of the Sun, and the clothes made from these textiles could only be used as tributes to the emperor and nobles. Ordinary people could
I can't afford it, but now it's worn by ordinary people.
In addition to protecting the indigenous people from the cold, it also vigorously promoted the level of social civilization. At least the indigenous people did not look so primitive and backward. After all, when the Ming army first arrived, people in the Inca Empire, regardless of men, women, old and young, basically did not wear any clothes.
He had more clothes, more strange patterns painted on his body, and wore simple bark and animal skins to cover his shame.
When Zhu Hao's army first arrived, many of the indigenous people in coastal areas did not look like yellow people at all, because the scorching sun tanned people's skin. Now with a lot of work being done indoors, in addition to clothing to block ultraviolet rays,
Many of them have become whiter, and if they don't speak, they are just like Ming people.
In addition to the textile industry, there was also the rise of light industry. First of all, ceramic craftsmanship was rapidly improved, as well as papermaking, wine making and vinegar making, and even sea salt drying began.
During this period, sea salt drying was a problem all over the world, but Zhu Hao invented the beach drying method early in the Ming Dynasty. Through this method, salt fields near the west coast of South America were opened up one by one, and the indigenous people could finally eat cheap, high-quality salt.
sea salt.
Zhu Hao did not make much fuss about the salt tax, but it was still a monopoly industry. The sea salt produced by craftsmen would be sold as an important commodity to the people in the interior of the Inca Empire.
What Zhu Hao wanted to trade was rubber.
Zhu Hao had previously sent people to search for this thing in Nanyang, but nothing was found. This means that until the 1620s, rubber still had not spread from the South American continent to Southeast Asia, but in some areas of the Americas, especially
In the inland tropical rainforest areas, rubber can be found everywhere, and rubber products can be said to be indispensable for the development of industry.
With rubber, Zhu Hao was finally no longer limited to producing some primitive metal, ceramics, wood, cotton and linen products, rain boots, raincoats, elastic bands, tires, sealing rings and other rubber products came into being, gradually changing people's lives.
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After Lou Suzhen arrived at Shunfeng City, she saw the bustling scene in the city and almost thought she had returned to the Ming Dynasty.
She met Zhu Hao in the temporary command post near the harbor.
At this time, Zhu Hao no longer needed to go to Mining City, Coal City or Tucheng in person. He was already planning to conquer new land southward and discover more mineral veins.
After all, relying solely on the iron ore and coal mines near SF City was not enough to realize his ambition to advance the industrialization process.
"Sir, this was accomplished in more than half a year? It's a pity that you... are not the emperor of the Ming Dynasty."
Lou Suzhen has witnessed many miracles in the past. In her opinion, with Zhu Hao's presence, Ming society could undergo earth-shaking changes.
But after she truly saw Zhu Hao's creativity and execution ability, she realized that the slow development of the Ming Dynasty's territory did indeed greatly restrict Zhu Hao's abilities.
Zhu Hao said: "I am in the south of the New World and cannot supervise and promote the industries in the northern region, so I can only shift the focus of industry to the south. This area has not been eroded by other colonists for the time being and has a large number of people. It can provide us with
It helps even more...with so many advantages, I don’t even think about conquering this country right away.”
Lou Suzhen smiled and nodded: "I heard that after you arrived here, you conquered less than 10% of the entire Inca Empire."
"Um."
Zhu Hao nodded.
The Inca Empire had a long and narrow territory. The army led by Zhu Hao was like a nail, driving a small piece of land in the middle. The area was not to mention one-tenth of the empire, maybe not even one-fiftieth, but it was
Such an area has become the most prosperous and wealthy area in the entire Inca Empire.
"With the expansion of territory, in addition to the increase in the number of people, the rest is the increase in arable land... The amount of land has no practical significance to me for the time being, but for the indigenous people, land that can grow food is necessary for survival.
Foundation, I don’t need to rob them of what they value most to make myself better.”
Zhu Hao is very down to earth.
The indigenous people care about the land, and he cares about the minerals, so let's balance it out and let both parties get what they need.
Lou Suzhen asked: "Is there enough food? With so many people out of agricultural production, food may not be able to support it. If there is a natural or man-made disaster..."
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "You don't have to worry about this. I use their emperor as a hostage and my army to capture any city in this country at any time, even their capital. The Inca Empire must turn over enough money to me every year."
of grain as tax.
"And the people who come to us must also work. You see, these coastal plains are all planted with grain and cotton. This will be the basis for my industrial development."
While they were talking, another ship docked outside.
Ships are coming from the south, and SF City has sent a fleet to the southern coast of Chile. The purpose is to receive more people from the Inca Empire to SF City, and at the same time, it will bring some specialties from the south.
It's not to plunder, because every time he goes south, the ship will be loaded with industrial products produced by SF City, such as textiles, porcelain, etc., and even occasionally some bronzes. For Zhu Hao, those things are not strategic materials, but they can be exchanged.
The most important thing... is the support of the people brought about by worship.
In today's Inca Empire, the people are proud to be "the people blessed by the gods."
"Look, a temple is being built over there."
Zhu Hao pointed not far away and said, "It's actually a six-story tower, used as an observation post and fort. But for the aborigines, that majestic building is a symbol of the gods, and they regard it as a god in their hearts.
A place to live.”
Lou Suzhen asked with a smile: "Is there going to be a palace built in the city?"
"unnecessary."
Zhu Hao shook his head and answered seriously, "Who is the emperor? Me? I live in the palace, and I will leave the palace when I go to war in the future."
"If new mineral deposits are discovered in the future and construction is carried out in new places, when the city grows in size, will it be necessary to build a palace? In my opinion, the terrain in South America is not the best. I would prefer to be in the center of the northern continent.
Zone, a place where transportation gathers and vigorously develops industry and commerce.
"Alas, I have conquered too little territory in the New World. I want to use five years to include all the western parts of the continent into my territory, and then gradually expand eastward.
"From now on, I will lead troops and horses to fight in various places, and you, madam, will serve as the prime minister of this emerging country. I will entrust you with the management of the people."
Lou Suzhen nodded, her eyes immediately became eager, and asked: "When will the young master take the fleet back to Ming Dynasty?"
Zhu Hao smiled and shook his head: "Don't worry, it may be three to five years, or it may be eight to ten years. With advanced weapons and equipment, and a large amount of manpower and material resources at my disposal, if I want to capture the Ming Dynasty, I have
What's the difficulty level?
"The top priority is to make the Ming people who follow us to the New World have a sense of belonging. In addition to giving them women and property, more... we must find a way to bring their families out of the Ming Dynasty."
"It's hard."
Lou Suzhen shook her head and said.
"Um."
Zhu Hao nodded, "Our old friend, the former Minister of Civil Affairs, Lu Wan, had the intention to cooperate with me before. He is currently guarding the sea in the southeast and is responsible for helping the Ming Dynasty expel the pirates along the coast. I don't know if we will follow him when we go back.
He bumped into...the imperial court's trust in him, I don't know how long it will last."
Lou Suzhen said: "So are you planning to send a ship back to Ming Dynasty to pick up people?"
Zhu Hao shook his head: "We don't have such plans at the moment. We'll talk about it later. If there are people who really don't want to live here and want to go back to Ming Dynasty and become ordinary people, I will help them.
"But I know very well that it won't take long for them to spread the news here after they return. By then, without me sending the fleet back, the Ming court may send an expeditionary force to attack us... What a pity, so
Once this happens, the internal strife among our Han people will begin, which will seriously disrupt my rhythm."
Lou Suzhen nodded again.
She finally understood.
Zhu Hao will not return to the Ming Dynasty for a while. Unless he has the strength to capture the capital of the Ming Dynasty in one go and become the emperor himself, there is not much point in going back in a hurry.
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Lou Suzhen arrived to perform her duties, but Su Xigui did not accept the invitation.
Zhu Hao guessed that Su Xigui might feel that the northern city already met his requirements. He managed a city with a population of 100,000 to 200,000 people, and had a solid defense line in front. He could safely be the city leader...
Zhu Hao had previously written to Su Xigui, saying that if he came to the south, he could become the lord of a larger city, but Su Xigui seemed unmoved.
Maybe Su Xigui didn't want to bother anymore.
"I want to build a railway that goes straight from here to the north and extends to our new city in the north. In five years, this railway must be fully connected. During this period, I will try to eliminate all threats along the way.
Finally, I will lead the fleet around the southern tip of the continent to explore another continent."
The place Zhu Hao was talking about was naturally Europe.
In addition to conquering the Americas, Zhu Hao also wanted to fight with the Europeans. As for the Ming Dynasty...for a while, he was not in a hurry to conquer it.