If it had advanced weapons, the Ming Dynasty could expand its territory and occupy small surrounding countries with large armies.
Become an unprecedentedly powerful dynasty.
But Zhu Gui knew that he was just an unpopular prince and could not change national policy at all.
However, with the national luck system, it is no longer a fantasy to turn Ming Dynasty into the world's most powerful country.
【bite】
[The first sign-in is completed, triggering the newbie reward!]
[Rewards are being generated...]
[Ding! Reward the domain mineral distribution map!]
[Reward distribution is completed, triggering the first task.]
【Go to the fiefdom as soon as possible to become a vassal. 】
[Task reward: 10,000 experience points plus flintlock design drawings and gunpowder ingredient list]
"Flintlock?"
Zhu Gui's eyes lit up, this was a war weapon that was only developed in the 16th century!
A flintlock gun requires gunpowder, but it also requires iron ore. No wonder the novice gift package will reward a mineral distribution map.
Later, Zhu Gui began to check the value of experience.
These experience points can be exchanged for many things in the mall.
In addition to weapons, you can buy anything you saw daily in your previous life!
Zhu Gui turned off the system and sighed softly.
Historically, it took three years for me to become a vassal, but now my mission requires me to become a vassal as soon as possible.
This task is very difficult, and as of now, if you don't complete this task, subsequent tasks will not be issued, and you will not be able to carry out the grand project you want to complete.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang has the final say on the matter of vassalage. He is ruthless and most afraid of his ministers' rebellious intentions. If he accidentally arouses suspicion, there is no guarantee that he will not be killed.
After staying here for so long, Zhu Gui has already learned to live a low-key life. The palace is not as good as outside, and a careless move will be the crime of beheading.
He still remembered that the eighth prince Zhu Zi, who was implicated in the Hu Weiyong case in history, chose to burn himself to death with his concubine because he was afraid of being executed by Zhu Yuanzhang.
A tiger's poison cannot eat its seeds, this saying is obviously not true in the palace which eats people without spitting out their bones.
When he went to court the next day, Zhu Gui still stood at the end.
Chaoshang, due to an earthquake a few days ago, many homeless refugees emerged, and Zhu Yuanzhang was worried about this.
Zhu Gui is still thinking about the feasibility of becoming a vassal as soon as possible. As for the current earthquake situation, natural disasters of various sizes will occur throughout the Ming Dynasty.
Only by expanding the territory and slowly moving the people to a place with a stable climate and a stable surface can the impact of these successive years of disasters on the Ming Dynasty be resolved.
But now he has nothing to say. Without advanced weapons, how can he expand his territory?
Thinking of this, Zhu Gui sighed and shook his head.
"Old Thirteen, do you have something to say?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's majestic and oppressive voice sounded. Zhu Gui suddenly raised his head, and Zhu Yuanzhang was looking at him.
He calmed down, walked a few steps out of the queue and said.
"Father, I have two suggestions."
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and became interested. This thirteen-year-old has been doing evil all day long and did not learn to do it well at a young age. Fortunately, he has been quiet for a while recently, and he did not expect to have a plan to offer.
"But it doesn't matter."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Gui with a smile.
"I thought that merchants could be valued, their status could be improved, and those with suitable abilities could become officials in the court. Firstly, merchants would develop more quickly, and money and goods would flow faster, which would make the Ming Dynasty more powerful. Secondly, those refugees would be displaced, and merchants would develop.
It can also provide them with opportunities to do things.”
As soon as these words came out, there was silence in the court, and everyone was breaking out in a cold sweat.
It would be better if the Thirteenth Prince didn't say anything, but as soon as he spoke, he made shocking remarks.
Emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce is the most basic national policy of all dynasties. I don’t know where the book written by the Thirteenth Prince went.
Zhu Gui looked up and saw that Zhu Yuanzhang's face had turned livid. It was obvious that his son had embarrassed him.
How dare a dignified prince say such words in court that shake the foundation of the country.
But he did not attack immediately. Zhu Gui paused and continued without changing his expression.
"My son also thought that apart from this method, there is another way to lift the sea ban."
As soon as these words came out, the ministers all opened their eyes wide and turned to look at Zhu Gui. Could it be that the thirteenth prince was suffering from hysteria and dared to question the national policy.
The sea ban was a national policy formulated in the early years of Hongwu. The thirteenth prince jumped out and wanted to lift the sea ban. This was not a slap in the face.
"Do you know why I formulated this national policy in the first place?" Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes and his voice was low.
He didn't believe that his arrogant and domineering son, who was only fourteen years old, could have any insights. He might have been seduced by some ill-intentioned minister and wanted to disrupt the court.
"My son, I know."
Zhu Gui looked straight at Zhu Yuanzhang, showing no fear at all.
"My father formulated this national policy, firstly, to prevent Japanese pirates from invading; secondly, Zhang Ruhou, Lin Fu and others established themselves as marshals in coastal areas and colluded with Japanese pirates to fight against the Ming Dynasty; thirdly, the foreign policy of "thick exchanges and thin exchanges" caused huge pressure on the economy.
That’s why we formulated this national policy.”
Seeing Zhu Gui's orderliness, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and asked.
"Then why do you propose to lift the sea ban?"
"I believe that although imposing a maritime ban can avoid these problems in the short term, the problems it will bring are equally serious."
"The sea is rich in resources. Implementing a sea ban is equivalent to giving up countless treasures and handing them over to others. The Japanese pirates, a small country, have been able to make waves in recent years. Their strong control over the sea is an important reason."
Zhu Gui's eyes were shining and he spoke sincerely, but he didn't notice that his emperor's face was getting more and more ugly.
"Not only are the people of our country unable to obtain resources from the sea, but even the military is very unfamiliar with maritime operations. Lifting the sea ban can divert some refugees to capture maritime resources, and also allow the military to strengthen maritime training, so that they can better resist foreign enemies."
"Imposing a sea ban is a small gain at the expense of a big gain."
"What a penny wise and pound foolish!"
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly shouted loudly, stood up from his seat with a bang, and Long Yan was furious.
The officials were frightened and immediately fell to their knees.