The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

For exporting arms.not much.This era cannot be called arms.It can only be called a weapon at most.Regarding the matter of selling weapons.To be honest, Zhang Fan is not interested in Thailand.In his opinion.The results of selling and not selling are similar.

after all.To this era.Most of the West has also replaced the long sword and spear.The army was largely equipped with muskets.But it is still only the sixteenth century, after all.Subject to technological reasons in today's world.Even muskets with strong lethality in front of cold weapons.It's not that the advantages are too obvious.The most important thing is the problem of gunpowder loading.Even for those fairly skilled soldiers.It is also impossible to achieve intensive continuous emission.

and.It is not without reason that Qi Jiguang's Qi Family Army is known as the strongest combat force today.Indeed.The Qi family army is an army heavily equipped with muskets.But what really makes it powerful is the unique tactics.The so-called three-stage shot of the musket can not only make the bullets shoot non-stop.More importantly, it can make the enemy feel tremendous pressure.This is the most important.This is nearly a century earlier than the West.

so.Although the West has now entered the colonial era.But its advantage in land warfare is not much superior to that of cold weapons.and.invade other countries.Especially countries like those in South Asia with many hilly areas.It doesn't seem to be going well.After all, the local people still have the advantages of people and location.

But Zhang Fan also understood.What started off poorly in the colonial phase did not continue uniformly.One is the current development of the West.Yes, people's desire is not just for money.If they stand still.Do not develop overseas markets.I am afraid that even my own country will not be able to maintain stability.

and.There may be some casualties in the early stage.But they are not fools either.In the future, it will be natural to study what method should be used to deal with the local talents is the most effective.

In short.Even the local authorities.Or call it a rebel.Even these people were able to import some weapons from the Ming Dynasty.Even get some muskets.Armed more people against foreign enemies.At most, it is to increase the difficulty of the colonization of the invaders.The fact that eventually there will be colonized doesn't change anything.

and.Zhang Fan didn't think so.How much burden will it bring to those Western colonists.The main thing is.Even doing the sale of this weapon can make more money.But Zhang Fan didn't take this seriously.This is different from doing musket business with the people on Fusang Island.It was also rich in gold there.And there have been more than a hundred years of fighting between the various daimyos.Now it's the second half.It's time to exert your strength.so.The demand for these things is more urgent there.And even though it's bankrupt.But those big names can still afford the price.

and.The most important point is.Although the manufacture of muskets is not easy.But the cost is much lower.The cost here does not refer to the money required to produce a musket.It refers to the materials needed to produce a musket.Today's muskets.In addition to the barrel and machine bracket.Everything else can be made of wood.Not only cheap.It also makes the musket much lighter in weight.It is convenient for soldiers to carry.

And if it is something like exporting swords.It's all metal.And China is a place with very little metal production.If so.Although it can make a lot of money.But in the future, it will also cause a substantial increase in military expenditure.It is simply not worth the candle.

Of course.This was just Zhang Fan thinking about it in his heart.He never intended to speak out.but.Even if he said it.Those present would not believe it either.Even those who are mining ore.do not know either.They always thought they were digging in the wrong place.Or some other factor.

In the eyes of these people.China will always have a vast territory and abundant resources.A place with everything.The lack of mining must be due to not finding the right place.

To this.Zhang Fan didn't intend to say anything.Then argue with these people about something.Now that the physical sciences are underdeveloped.Even Zhang Fan has theoretical knowledge.But only he alone has it.Even if he is right.But one man can't beat many mouths.

not to mention.Although Zhang Fan didn't speak.But there are already many people in the DPRK and China who oppose it.He didn't need to worry about that anymore.

only.Zhang Fan was thinking about another matter.And that has nothing to do with weapons or anything.Barely smeared with the word "colonial".But it wasn't Zhang Fan's grand goal.It's a more personal matter.Or so to speak.This matter is only related to one person.

Yes.Zhang Fan remembered what Wang Xiliang and others had told him about the Portuguese envoy when they came back last year.Joanna thing.

Just like what Joanna had brought back.If nothing unexpected.This winter.Zhang Fan will be able to see this blond and blue-eyed foreigner again.

but.The chances of that accident happening.It's just too big.Zhang Fan didn't know when it would be.Will I still be able to see her.

Tragedy framed.And the process was really heart-wrenching.But this kind of thing.The former Zhang Fan is in the story.Now Zhang Fan is in his position.I don't know how much I've heard of it.Even things that Zhang Fan has seen with his own eyes.There are countless things that are more tragic than Joanna.Zhang Fan didn't care too much about her either.Just because.The Ming Dynasty banned the sea for more than a hundred years.Now the sea ban is reopened.In the future, the warships of the imperial court will not only be limited to the suppression of the inland and the escort of the outer sea.Even for escort.The switch of the Ming Dynasty.to those merchants.How much wealth it brought to the entire Ming Dynasty.Although these things are in addition to the court's annual calculations.Really no outsiders have counted.But no doesn't mean no.These things are not something that needs to be kept private.Outsiders can easily see it.This short ten years did not fail.through foreign trade.How much wealth did the Ming Dynasty gather?

See this happening.Some people may be envious.Then follow suit.But under the sun.More are people who want to get something for nothing.So by that time.There must be a lot of people on top of these ships going to sea or returning to sea.

Although now.There is no need to worry about these at all.After all, in Asia.Even the sea power of the Ming Dynasty, which has banned the sea for many years.It is beyond the reach of others.Even if it is like Japanese pirates.Gather dozens of small boats and dispatch together.Board a ship and rob at sea.Actually.Only one or two warships are enough here.Not only is it bulky.Although the Fran cannon equipped on the ship has a short range.But it reloads extremely fast.The bombardment is also very accurate.There are a few people stuffed into the boats of these Japanese pirates.It only takes one shot in the vast sea.That's the thing about sinking farts.There is no need to worry at all.

But there is no threat now.Doesn't mean it won't happen in the future.Not in the future does not mean never.

And for naval battles.In fact, the Ming Dynasty did not have much experience.Even Zheng He, the eunuch of the Three Treasures, made seven voyages to the West.On the way, we also encountered a lot of foreign enemies.And they are all dissolved into the invisible.But what Zheng He relied on was not tactics.It's just that there are a lot of ships.The boat is strong and the cannon is sharp.

Just imagine.Such a large fleet.against those people.Just a salvo.Even if the opponent is not dead.It was already frightening and stupid.Where dare to come to attack.

so.Ming's sea power seems to be very strong.In fact, there is no strategy at all.And Zhang Fan yearned for Joanna.And only in this respect.Nothing else.after all.As a pioneer nation of seafaring.Portugal's maritime power is naturally not to be underestimated.Although Joanna is only an officer in the army.But its naval battles are not weak either.This can be understood from what Wang Xiliang and others told Zhang Fan last year.

Not that.The majestic Ming Dynasty would not be able to do without such a foreigner.only.Since there is such a shortcut.There is this man with experience in naval warfare.Naturally, it can save them a lot of detours.Why not do it.

Of course.It is not impossible to spend money to get people over there.But in that case.Who knows if people's hearts will have any hidden thoughts.And like Joanna.In their own country is already desperate.was sent to the front.It is simply a person who is indistinguishable from the death penalty.After coming here, I will really try my best.

only.Think here.Zhang Fan also felt a little hesitant.yes.After Joanna was framed and lost everything.He was not immediately executed.Instead, they were sent to the front lines.Fight like an ordinary soldier.But that would be tantamount to the death penalty.

Especially in this day and age.Team with muskets.Stand still and shoot.This is no different from queuing up to shoot each other.Even if she has to face people with bows, arrows and swords.The danger doesn't seem to be diminishing either.Once the opponent rushes over.Almost certain death.

and.She is such an unmarried woman.Now he lives with a group of soldiers at the lowest level.Even in their own camp.The danger does not seem to be small.

but.That's all for now.Zhang Fan only needs Joanna in major matters.Is it very common concern already?Although Zhang Fan himself has always denied this very much in his heart.But in fact.He himself was not sure.

What kind of feeling is it?Zhang Fan couldn't help but fall into such thoughts now.

And above the court.The ministers were still arguing about what had been settled long ago.