Chapter 2448 Governor of the Chinese West India Company (1)
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For mobile phone users, please visit... or... Inspecting the territory is a basic responsibility of the emperor. Most emperors in China will patrol their territory during their reign. On the one hand, they show off the emperor's authority and solve the problem.
Major events in some places, on the other hand, it is also a place to appease various places
In order to understand the local people's sentiments and public opinion, it reflects the emperor's love for the people. Of course, there are also emperors who use patrols as an excuse to travel to various places. The famous ones include Zhu Houzhao, the Zhengde Emperor of Wuzong of the Ming Dynasty, and the Qianlong Seventh Emperor in another time and space.
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Although the Chinese Empire does not regard itself as the successor of the Ming Dynasty, it is still a country established by the Han people. Therefore, the empire still has the right and obligation to fully accept the legacy left by the Ming Dynasty.
Therefore, of course, it was completely necessary for Shang Yi to decide to inspect Beijing at this time, because Beijing was the capital of the Qing Dynasty after it entered the customs. At the same time, it was also the original capital of the Shu Dynasty. It was a place with great political influence. After it was recovered,
After Beijing, Shang Yi, as the emperor of the Chinese Empire, visited the Beijing area, which also had the greatest political significance.
, not only can it appease the people in the Beijing area, but it can also use this northern tour to declare the empire's dominance and the emperor's authority in the north, strengthen the empire's dominance in these areas, and deter a few unstable people. In addition, for the current situation
The situation where Manchuria and Meng join forces to fight against China can also be arranged nearby, and it can also boost the morale of the soldiers at the front.
No matter whether the empire eventually denies the capital of Beijing or when the capital is moved to Beijing, this trip to Beijing is also very necessary. None of the cabinet members had any objection and unanimously approved Shang Yi's trip to Beijing.
However, traveling for an emperor is not a simple matter. A lot of preparation work needs to be done, including itinerary arrangements and how to determine the entourage. Not only preparations must be made in Nanjing, but also a lot of preparation work must be done in Beijing.
Sending people to pre-inspection cannot be completed in a short time. In addition, envoys from various countries are still in Nanjing for various visits and exchanges, and there are many occasions that require Shang Yi to attend, so it is estimated that it will have to wait until
This northern tour can only be carried out in September.
But no matter what, the itinerary plan for this northern tour has been finalized and all work has begun.
At this moment, someone came to report that Zheng Zhilong, Zheng Chenggong and his son had come to the capital to see each other. Now Zheng Chenggong was waiting for orders outside the palace. After hearing this, Shang Yi nodded and said, "Announce him in." Several cabinet ministers saw him.
It was okay, and everyone said goodbye and left.
Zheng Zhilong, Zheng Chenggong and his son also made a special trip to visit this exhibition of the Kingdom of Europe. After the Shaowu court of Nanming in Fujian surrendered, Shang Yi temporarily handed over Fujian to Zheng Chenggong. On October 18 last year, Shang Yi officially called
When the emperor founded his country, Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Chenggong and his son also came to Nanjing to congratulate him. Zheng Chenggong asked Shang Yi to move Fujian to jiā.
o to manage the empire, and dispatched local officials to take charge of the administrative work of Fujian Province. Shang Yi also agreed to Zheng Chenggong's request. At the same time, he wanted to recruit Zheng Chenggong into the Nanyang Fleet as a squadron commander, but Zheng Chenggong declined.
, and at that time Shang Yi did not think about how to arrange Zheng Chenggong, so he had to leave Quanzhou to Zheng Chenggong so that he could arrange his old troops.
After hearing that the mission to Europe returned, Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Chenggong and his son were also very interested, because in this era, the Zhengs and his sons were relatively few people with maritime awareness and overseas strategic vision. Especially Zheng Zhilong, the young For quite some time, I traveled back and forth among the countries in Southeast Asia, interacting with people from the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and other countries, and gained a considerable understanding of the overseas world.
Moreover, the father and son have also agreed that they do not plan to become officials in the imperial government, but to resume Zheng Zhilong's old business and become a maritime merchant. Now they have dismissed most of their subordinates, leaving only a few close confidants. Thousands of people, and those who have been with their father and son for a long time. The father and son also plan to find an opportunity to mention it to Shang Yi in the near future. However, after the New Year, the Chinese army began to launch its final attack on the Qing court, and it was not convenient for the Zheng family and his son. Shang Yi was disturbed at this time, so he delayed it.
Now that the Qing Dynasty has been destroyed and the Chinese army has unified the country, Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Chenggong and his son also want to go to Beijing to meet Shang Yi in the near future. They happen to learn that the visiting European missions have brought back a large number of European items, as well as envoys from European countries. Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Chenggong, father and son, also thought of coming to Nanjing to resign to Shang Yi, and at the same time, they could learn about the situation in various European countries and see what business opportunities there were. After all, the father and son had not been able to manage business together for several years. Therefore, Zheng Chenggong immediately informed Nanjing and explained his intentions.
After receiving the message from Zheng Chenggong, Shang Yi immediately issued an order to order their father to go to Beijing alone.
Because Zheng Zhilong had no actual official position, after the father and son arrived in Nanjing, Zheng Chenggong entered the palace to see Shang Yi. After Zheng Chenggong entered the palace to see the ceremony, Shang Yi also gave him a seat, and then said: "Ming Yan, the emperor of all European countries Have you seen the exhibition?"
Zheng Chenggong said: "Reporting to the Emperor, when we were docking, I took a look twice and saw that there were many people and it was very lively. It was not because I came to see the Emperor first, so I didn't dare to stop and watch. But I'm afraid at this time, my father I’ve already gone to see it.”
Shang Yi laughed and said: "Then you must go and take a look later. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. If you don't go and take a look, I'm afraid it will be difficult to have such an opportunity in the future."
Zheng Chenggong said: "With the emperor's great talents and profound knowledge, it is just around the corner to create a prosperous age for China. Therefore, there will definitely be such a grand event in the future. Now it is not just a few countries, but in the future there will be thousands of countries coming to the dynasty. We, China The national prestige must also be spread far beyond the waves thousands of miles away."
Shang Yi shook his head and said with a smile: "Don't wear a high hat on me. Why do all the countries come to court? Although the world is big, it is already good to have more than a hundred countries, and you should be responsible for the affairs of overseas countries. It is clear that although they may not be as big as China, they still have a long history, and their country is not a small dynasty. Moreover, their country has its own merits. Therefore, this visit to China is not to pay tribute to China. Tribute is just equal exchange. If we are arrogant and cover our eyes with a leaf, and cannot take advantage of others to make up for their shortcomings, we will fall behind other countries long ago."
Zheng Chenggong hurriedly added: "The Emperor's farsightedness is beyond the reach of my ministers."
Shang Yi smiled again and said: "Okay, let's get down to business. I have already read your manuscript. It seems that you don't want to help me create a prosperous Chinese age."
Zheng Chenggong said: "How dare you, a humble minister? Is it the land of the king who leads the land? Is it the king's ministers who lead the land? If the emperor has any use for the ministers, I should do my best. Even if I die, I will have no regrets. I am just beside the emperor."
He is a man who manages the times and saves the world. He is capable of recruiting talents who are good at war. However, his ministers are mediocre. His literature is not enough to secure the country, and his military skills are not enough to rule the country.
I am afraid that I will miss the emperor's great trust and damage his majesty, so I am only willing to leave my post and return to my hometown to do business and trade, and be a minister of Zhu Taogong, which is enough." After a pause, he continued: "The emperor often said that merchants bartering goods can make a profit.
Whether there is a lack of communication between the north and the south will also be of great benefit to the country. With the talents of ministers and horses, this is the only way to do their best for the country."
After hearing this, Shang Yi couldn't help but laugh. After a while, he said: "Mingyan, there is no need to say these clichés. As long as everyone works hard, farmers pay rent, and merchants pay taxes, of course they are making contributions to the country."
Contribution is just big or small, high or low. And with your talents, just being a businessman is really overkill."
Zheng Chenggong was about to speak again, but was interrupted by Shang Yi, saying: "But I am also aware of your concerns, so I want to arrange something for you. After you finish it, you can do whatever you want.
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After Zheng Chenggong heard this, he hurriedly said: "Please make it clear, Your Majesty."
Shang Yi took the map and said: "You see, the distance from China to Europe is more than 100,000 miles across the ocean. A voyage can take as little as seven or eight months, or as long as a year and a half. There must be a place to meet you along the way.
Repair the ships and replenish water and food, otherwise they will not be able to reach Europe. Now the European countries have two connecting points on the way, one is India, the ancient country of Tianzhu, and the other is the Cape of Good Hope in Africa."
As Shang Yi spoke, he pointed out these two places on the map. Zheng Chenggong took a look and found that these two places were indeed in the middle between China and Europe. Shang Yi added: "This visit to Europe
During the trip, our fleet docked at these two places for repairs, but they were borrowed from the British. India, Britain, and Portugal all established the East India Company here, but if China wants to trade with Europe
, we cannot always rely on the strongholds of other countries, we must also
We can only establish our own settlements in these two places. Since Europeans can establish strongholds in these two places, we Chinese people should also be able to. And we have already reached an agreement with the British, and they will help us
Establish a base in India and set up a China West India Company, but it will start next year, so I want to leave this matter to you. Start preparing personnel and ships now, and set off by the end of the year or early next year. Do you want to see if you are willing?
Do it?”
After signing a series of peace treaties with the British, Shang Yi also began to prepare for the candidates to serve as China's ambassador to the UK, as well as the candidates and teams for colonial India. Relatively speaking, the candidates for the ambassador to the UK were relatively easy to find, after all, they were
It is still possible to find people who are familiar with overseas affairs from the public to the public. It is difficult to select candidates and teams in colonial India, because to put it bluntly, it is to select the Governor-General of India, and he is the first
Many things have to be started from scratch, which not only requires comprehensive talents who are familiar with overseas affairs and proficient in business and trade, but also have strong administrative command capabilities and military capabilities.
This is hard to find. Someone from the Admiralty can do it.
Also has certain administrative organization and command capabilities
But he is not interested in overseas affairs and doing business.
And the people in the Foreign Ministry know a lot about business and overseas affairs.
But won't fight
Therefore, Shang Yi felt very
You can only choose two people to complement each other
But two people are not the same after all
What if there is disagreement or conflict?
In India, the sky is high and the emperor is far away.
Even if I want to coordinate it, I can't do it.q!.
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