Ming Zuo

Chapter 1198

"His Royal Highness King Xia taught this old man the law of benefiting the country. Are you afraid that the old man will carry it out in Daming after he returns, and Xia Guo will suffer from it instead?"

Chatting with Zuo Menggeng was very pleasant, which made Huang Shijun relax.

At the same time, he also didn't understand Zuo Menggeng's thoughts, why did he reveal such an important matter to himself?

Could it be that Zuo Menggeng is really determined that he will join Xia Guo?

Opposite him, Zuo Menggeng was calm and calm.

"Mr. Yuyu really thinks that the method of immigration and pioneering can be practiced in Daming?"

"Why not?"

Huang Shijun got to the bottom of it.

Zuo Menggeng hit the nail on the head.

"Let's not say that the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty are self-confident. Even if we really promote development, which one of the surrounding opponents can beat them? Even if we win the battle, who will own the land?"

Huang Shijun's originally smiling face turned pale in an instant.

Zuo Menggeng revealed all the foundations of Daming with just a few words.

The first step is to open up to the outside world, and it is extremely difficult in Daming.

Thinking back to the call to open the sea at the beginning, is it not the clamor that countless people are looking forward to?
How did it end up?
The drawings of Zheng He's treasure ship were burned, and the Yuegang switch became a flash in the pan.

Can't even open the sea, still want to expand the land?

The second step of the war, for today's Ming Dynasty, it can't bear to mention it.

Don't talk about going out and beating others, you will be beaten up in your own country.

Expansion of territory?
I'm afraid it's a thousand miles away.

As for the third step, it was the reason why it was impossible for Ming Dynasty to expand its territory.

Up to the emperor, down to officials, dignitaries, and scholar-bureaucrats, they all have a unified title.

That is... the landlord.

What is a landlord?

The person who takes the land as his own is the landlord.

In front of these landowners, how much of the developed land can fall on the heads of ordinary people?

I'm afraid there won't be a single cent.

As for Xia Guo, who gave every commoner [-] mu of land, Daming should forget about it.

In the eyes of the landlords of the Ming Dynasty, are the untouchables also worthy of owning land?
If they really had this heart, how could the people of Ming Dynasty have no place to stand and became refugees?

Since ordinary people cannot benefit from the development process, who would support such a policy?
Without the support of thousands of people, even if the land is developed, it will certainly not be able to occupy it for a long time.

It was like this in the Han Dynasty, and it was like this in the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

When it comes to Daming, there will be no difference.

Huang Shijun understands this.

But just because I understand, I am even more desperate.

Because he deeply understands that Daming can't change anything.

Zuo Menggeng didn't hit him again.

It just so happened that the attendants over there had finished unpacking the boxes and took out pieces of food.

Zuo Menggeng took it with his own hands.

That thing is huge, and there are two giant tongs.When waving it, Huang Shijun was startled by the mighty black shadow.

"Mr. Yuyu has a good taste. Come and taste the king crab in the extreme north, I guarantee you will be hooked."

Huang Shijun woke up from grief, looking at the crab as big as a bucket in Zuo Menggeng's hand, he really doubted life.

"This... is this the legendary crab essence?"

His hometown is in Guangdong, not far from the sea.In addition, Cantonese people are not tired of fine food and delicate food, and they prefer delicious food, so they are quite familiar with seafood.

But he has eaten sea food all his life, and he has never seen such a big crab.

Zuo Menggeng pointed to the sea area north of Jilin Province on the map and said: "This kind of big crabs are all produced here. Because the waters are cold, all of them are firm and plump. Crab meat tastes like pork and duck meat thick."

While speaking, he had already disassembled a large crab with tools.

The crab legs are cut open, and the white crab meat inside is as thick as a brush tube.

Brush it with oil, fill it with minced garlic and other condiments, and place it directly on the grill, and the meat will be fragrant in a short while.

Zuo Menggeng's purpose was not just to entertain guests.

"For external development, facing the sea is better than land. The sea extends in all directions and communicates smoothly. Moreover, the sea ships are huge and carry a lot of cargo. The income gained from a business run is more than ten times or a hundred times that of land. In addition Well, the sea is actually a huge granary. The fish caught in the sea can greatly make up for the lack of farmland production. You see, this is a great harvest for the Xia Kingdom."

Zuo Menggeng handed the roasted crab legs to Huang Shijun.

Huang Shijun imitated his example, and pressed a chopstick against the crab shell, and a piece of fat crab meat entered his mouth.

After chewing carefully, the crab meat is delicious and juicy, full of satiety.It was far from the seafood he had eaten before, leaving only the aroma of cooking.

"It's hard for three or five people to finish one of these crabs."

His guess was right.

"This kind of sea crab weighs seven to eight catties. You only need one, which is enough for a family of three to have a meal. And it's all meat, which is much better than rice."

Huang Shijun saw through.

"Although this product is good, it must be expensive if it is shipped thousands of miles away. I am afraid that it is not affordable for ordinary people."

Zuo Menggeng praised seafood, but Huang Shijun said that ordinary people could not afford such seafood.

"Hahaha, Lord Yuyu's eyes are like torches."

Zuo Menggeng was quite frank, and he wanted to cook other seafood.

"Then Lord Yuyu thinks that ordinary people might be able to afford this food?"

Huang Shijun took a closer look and found that it was a squid.

"This thing is unusual."

What Zuo Menggeng said again scared him.

"This year alone, Xia Guo's catch is [-] million catties of squid alone. Lord Yuyu wonders if it can make up for the shortage of food."

Huang Shijun paused, and the delicious food in his mouth also lost its taste.

"Well, the old man's hometown is by the sea. Even if the production is not as large and diverse as this extreme northern sea area, if the sea area can be opened up, it will be good governance for the people."

Seeing his transformation, Zuo Menggeng was very happy.

"It's more than that. Guangdong and Guangxi are adjacent to Annan and Champa. Even if you go to Batavia, it will be closer. If the people are allowed to set foot in the sea, what is the narrowness and poverty of the people in Guangdong and Guangxi?"

As a Cantonese, Huang Shijun understands the problems in his hometown better than Zuo Menggeng.

"In the future when the Xia Kingdom will rule the world, will it be like this?"

This problem is the beginning of the alley.

"People in Guangdong and Guangxi are happy with this policy?"

Huang Shijun sighed profusely and did not answer.

There is no need for him to answer.

In fact, the people in Guangdong and Guangxi are the same as those in Fujian.Although the imperial court strictly prohibits the sea, there are still many people who can't survive and take risks.

If Xia State ruled Guangdong and Guangxi and implemented an open policy, the local people would not know how happy they would be.

Huang Shijun understood that based on this alone, the hearts of the people in Guangdong and Guangxi might not be on Daming's side.

It's a pity that he has been a loyal minister of Daming all his life, but he can only watch Daming collapse bit by bit.

The taste is beyond words.

Looking back on this resignation, it is a relief.

"The old man does not rely on his muscles and bones, and the general situation of the world is beyond his control. I hope to return to my hometown and express my love for the mountains and rivers. But if the heart can be at ease, then it is enough."

Zuo Menggeng didn't persuade him to stay and must serve Xia Guo.

"I can't, I can't go back to Shunde. It's really enviable for Lord Yuyu to put aside his mundane affairs and enjoy a leisurely tour of the mountains and plains."

Astonishment flashed across Huang Shijun's eyes, he never thought that Zuo Menggeng even knew the local sayings of Shunde.

It was just this kind sentence that made an old man who had been in officialdom for many years wet his chest with tears.

(End of this chapter)