At the beginning of the civil castle, the Ming God of War was a little panicked

Chapter 190
For Zhu Qizhen, the Nanjing capital can be banned long ago.

The officials here are all here for the elderly. They hold a full salary, drink tea every day and talk nonsense, and don’t do personnel work. Even if they live such a leisurely life, they are not satisfied and plan a rebellion behind their backs!

I thought you guys were not pleasing to the eye, but now it's all right, let's hit the muzzle by myself!

The most important function of Nanjing's accompanying capital is that in case Beijing falls, a second court team can be quickly built here. In fact, this role has never been used from the beginning to the end.

The only two times in history that it was possible to move the capital, the first time was during the Tumu Fort change, many people suggested moving south, but was rejected by Yu Qian, and then Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu stood up and appointed Yu Qian as the commander-in-chief, and won the battle Defense of Beijing.

Another time, at the end of the Ming Dynasty, when Li Zicheng went to Beijing, Emperor Chongzhen really thought about moving south, but the Manchu officials disagreed.

In their words, if the king dies in Sheji, you can't leave. If you die, you will die in Beijing. In the end, you really died in Beijing...

Then came the short-lived and useless Nanming regime, a group of pig-like vassal kings fought for the throne and struggled for 18 years.

In the past 18 years, it was still relying on the Qing army and Li Zicheng to fight against each other, and no one paid attention to Nanjing, so it was picked up for nothing.

So, looking back now, did Nanjing accompany the capital, accompanied by loneliness?

Since it is wasting money and food, and still supporting a large number of idlers, it is better to ban Suanyu directly.

In this rebellion case, a large number of officials were arrested, especially when investigating the smuggling along the southeast coast, a large number were found. Nearly half of the officials in the south of the Yangtze River were implicated. The Nanjing imperial court was directly abolished, and the remaining officials from the Six Departments of Nanjing were sent to fill the local vacancies.

What's more, today's Ming Dynasty has a strong army and a vast territory. If someone really wants to knock down the capital, I, the emperor... just decide to judge myself.

Also move the capital, what a fart!
Yu Qian didn't think so much, he just felt that the emperor's decision was too unbelievable, after all, it was the law made by the ancestors, how did it come into your hands, and you changed it as soon as you said it?

Change land, change citizenship, change the army, and even change the imperial examination, and now even Nanjing will be banned if it says it will be banned?
Don't worry, Taizu Taizong will come to you to talk about life at night?
Even an enlightened person like Yu Qian couldn't help shaking his head and sighing.

Looking at the new policy plan in his hand, it can be seen that the emperor's original intention is good. If it can be implemented smoothly, the comprehensive national strength of Ming Dynasty will inevitably increase by leaps and bounds.

However, if you act too hastily, I'm afraid it will backfire, and in the end, it will lead to chaos...

Zhu Qizhen also knows in his heart that no matter how talented Yu Qian is, he will be limited by history. He has not experienced the changes of later generations, so of course he doesn't know how to make changes. All he has to do is to instill these ideas in him , Let him know that the New Deal is imperative and cannot be delayed.

Moreover, in this matter, there is no room for negotiation.

Seeing Zhu Qizhen's resolute expression, Yu Qian had no choice but to agree, and left with a new policy plan.

At this moment, a tall middle-aged man came in from the outside, the two looked at each other, and the man clasped his fists and bowed.

"Master Yu, stay safe and sound!"

Yu Qian froze for a moment, then replied: "General Shi, congratulations, congratulations!"

Shi Heng laughed, and said: "My lord, you're being polite. Shi's ability to commit crimes and meritorious deeds this time is all due to the grace of the emperor. The soldiers are united as one!"

Yu Qian nodded and left.

Shi Heng came to Zhu Qizhen, kowtowed and saluted, saying long live.

Zhu Qizhen smiled and said: "The Qing family is flat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Shi Heng stood up, without ink marks, and said bluntly: "I have brought good news to the emperor, the three-headed Jiao Shenlang has been caught!"

Zhu Qizhen couldn't hide the excitement on his face. This three-headed dragon has been a disaster for Daming's coast for many years and has always been a confidant of the imperial court. When Li Zhen led the [-] battalion to intercept and kill the Japanese pirates, Shen Lang never showed up.

Now, finally got it!

"Where did you catch it?"

Shi Heng replied: "Go back to the emperor, it's in the city!"

"Oh?"

Zhu Qizhen suddenly became interested, and asked: "Where is it in the city?"

Shi Heng smiled mysteriously and said, "Nanjing Hubu Shangshu, Wang Gongming's mansion!"

"Wang Gongming?"

Zhu Qizhen muttered to himself, this person has some impressions, he should be a veteran of the Yongle Dynasty, logically speaking, he can retire after two years in Nanjing, and when he returns home, his children and grandchildren are full of children and grandchildren, and he can live comfortably. Okay, why do you want to collude with Japanese pirates?

Moreover, Wang Gongming was not included in the arrest list this time.

In other words, if Shi Heng hadn't found Shen Lang, he would have missed a big fish!
Being able to hide the truth from Jin Yiwei shows that this person is still very clever.

"Tell me, how did you find out?"

"It's a coincidence that the Jin Yiwei had already searched Lord Wang's house and found no clues. However, the minister's eyeliner accidentally discovered that a member of the Wang family went to the pawnshop and took out a high-quality oriental bead. Only after realizing the problem, I followed up and investigated secretly, and finally found out that Shen Lang is hiding in Wang's house!"

Dongzhu is the pearl produced in the East China Sea. It is extremely huge and has a round luster. It is the best among pearls.

This thing can only be produced in the deep sea, which is very rare, and it is impossible for ordinary people to have it.

"Wang Gongming's family should not be short of money, so why go to the pawnshop to sell Dongzhu?"

"The emperor doesn't know, it's all because this servant likes to gamble, and lost too much money to the gambling house. In desperation, he had no choice but to steal a Dongzhu from the house, and planned to sell it to pay off the debt!"

Zhu Qizhen couldn't help being funny, this guy hid so deeply, and he was exposed just because a little servant likes to gamble?

It's really... how good luck tricks people!

"Shen Lang doesn't need to say more, this person has killed many people of our Ming Dynasty. Since he was caught today, there is no need to interrogate him. Just choose a day and cut him up. This time, he must find a skilled worker and cut him up to three thousand knives." , don’t be like the previous ones, who died after only a thousand knives.”

Shi Heng clasped his fists and said: "I will arrange it, and guarantee that within [-] knives, no one will die!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "Well, I have one more thing to tell you!"

Shi Heng hurriedly said: "Please speak, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Qizhen first showed him a seat, then ordered someone to make tea, and then said: "I want to ask you, what are your plans for the future?"

Shi Heng was taken aback for a moment, then stood up and said, "Let the emperor arrange it!"

"Don't be nervous!"

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand, signaling him to sit down and talk.

"I keep my word. This time I made a crime and performed meritorious service, and successfully destroyed the Japanese pirates' lair. Let the previous things be forgotten. I will talk to you about my future plans. Just tell me, what position do you want?"

Shi Heng smiled wryly and said: "This battle depends entirely on the emperor's strategizing. This meager contribution is really worth nothing. As for the official position... I hope to be the general soldier and guard the border for the emperor."

Zhu Qizhen continued: "The north has been pacified. From Beihaiwei, Duoyan Sanwei, to Mohewei, there are people guarding it. Hamiwei is guarded by Jun Guogong, and Yunnan is guarded by Qian Guogong. After thinking about it, now there are only The defense force along the southeast coast is not enough, but I don't plan to send troops to guard it."

Shi Heng was puzzled, so he said: "I dare to ask, does the emperor want to continue to implement the sea ban and give up overseas?"

"of course not!"

Zhu Qizhen shook his head and said: "If a country wants to be rich and strong, it cannot ignore the ocean. Wealth comes from the sea, and danger also comes from the sea. This is the most reasonable saying of the Sanbao eunuch, and I will always remember it in my heart."

"Then the emperor...why..."

"I'm talking about not defending, because defense is always too passive, why not take the initiative to attack?"

"Actively attack?"

Shi Heng was even more puzzled, who was he attacking?
To the east is the country of Wa, to the south is Luzon and other countries, and Annan and other countries bordering Ming Dynasty, who are you going to fight?

Zhu Qizhen ordered someone to fetch a map, pointed in the direction of Ningbo, and said: "The base camp of Japanese pirates is on Zhoushan Island. This is a good place. Now I intend to build a navy. Remember, it is a navy, not a Japanese guard. The station is on Zhoushan Island!"

Shi Heng had been undercover in the Zhoushan Islands for more than half a year. He was very familiar with the situation there, so he nodded and said, "Zhoushan Island can be used as a springboard between Ming Dynasty and the countries on the sea. The terrain is very important. To station troops here, The minister deeply agrees!"

"The next thing I want to say is another matter!"

Zhu Qizhen suddenly smiled and said, "Have you heard of the East India Company?"

"East India... Company?"

Shi Heng was at a loss and didn't know what to say.

Zhu Qizhen suddenly realized that in this era, the East India Company seems to have not yet been established.

Because the great age of exploration in the West has not yet come, or in other words, it is still brewing.

If we don't seize the command of the sea, we won't have a chance when we develop strong ships and guns.

The East India Company is the most intuitive manifestation of these maritime hegemony, overseas expansion!

Around the beginning of the sixteenth century, that is, 50 years later, Queen Elizabeth I of England granted the company a royal warrant, giving it the privilege of trading in India.

To put it bluntly, this is a group of pirates who openly went out to plunder under the banner of the government.

Their tasks are: expansion, plunder, colonization.

The reason why the Kingdom of England will grant them royal certification is because if they rob in the name of the royal family, part of the wealth they get will be handed over.

For the English royal family, they only need to grant a banner to enjoy the benefits at home, so why not do it?
At the beginning of the establishment of the East India Company, it did obtain a large amount of property. Then, the Netherlands and other kingdoms also began to follow suit, setting up the East India Company one after another to get a share of the pie.

Their approach is even more exaggerated. For example, the Dutch East India Company was the first company that could organize its own mercenaries, issue currency, and was also the first joint stock company. It was also allowed to enter into formal treaties with other countries and colonize the area. and the power to rule.

In other words, this so-called company has actually become a regime.

Driven by huge interests, they will frantically expand, frantically expand shipping routes, and establish colonies.

This is what Zheng He said, if a country wants to be rich and powerful, it cannot ignore the ocean. Wealth is obtained from the sea, and danger also comes from the sea.

At the beginning, the Ming Dynasty considered various reasons and implemented a sea ban, ignoring Zheng He's warnings, so that the European powers developed.

How could Zhu Qizhen let go of such an opportunity, he had to be ahead of the European pirates and take control of the sea in his hands.

Even if I don't invade you, I can't let you invade me.

Of course Shi Heng didn't know what the East India Company was, so when asked by the emperor, he looked confused.

Zhu Qizhen thought for a while, and then explained: "I established the navy to expand the shipping routes and protect the maritime trade of the court or the people, and, besides this navy, I plan to cultivate another private business firm, which is called the Four Seas Commercial Firm for the time being. Well, the Four Seas Trading Company is free to trade with other countries, and can train its own guards, and even the imperial court allows it to enter into formal treaties with other countries in the name of the trading company, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the overseas strongholds cultivated by the trading company."

Shi Heng was stunned, such an idea was simply unimaginable.

Daming has always been extremely cautious about military power, let alone a non-government organization, who went to other countries to sign an agreement with them. Isn't this... a rebellion?
Zhu Qizhen wants to do something big now. The great voyage to the west is coming soon, and there is not much time left for Daming. Only by breaking the rules and breaking the world can we be invincible in the coming era of great voyage.

"I'm going to leave these things to you. How about it? Do you have confidence?"

Shi Heng thought about it, is this considered rebellion by order?
Could it be that you want to kill me, but you can't find an excuse...

He glanced at Zhu Qizhen suspiciously, and said: "This is the first time I've heard of the emperor's thoughts. This...is quite shocking, but I'm worried that the court's civil and military...will..."

"You don't have to worry about others, I just ask you, do you have confidence?"

Shi Heng nodded and said: "As long as the emperor orders, let alone a business firm, even if it is a sea of ​​swords and fire, I still dare to go!"

"Very well, let's settle this matter for now. I will give you a detailed plan later. Now, I have a task for you."

"Your Majesty, please speak!"

Zhu Qizhen first asked: "How much do you know about the Wa Kingdom?"

"Wo country's words..."

Shi Heng thought for a while, and said: "As far as I know, many Japanese pirates come from the Wa country, and they claim to be warriors under some daimyo. The current regime in the Wa country seems to be unstable, and there are many people fighting for power. That's about it."

"I just ask you, what is the relationship between the Japanese pirates and the Japanese country?"

"There seems to be no direct relationship between the Japanese court and the Japanese pirates, but in fact, the Japanese pirates plundered property and brought it back to the Japanese country to sell the stolen goods. That is to say, the proliferation of Japanese pirates is actually supported by the Japanese country. Looting the people has gained countless benefits!"

Zhu Qizhen said: "The Japanese envoys have repeatedly emphasized that the Japanese pirates have nothing to do with the Japanese country. What should we do?"

Shi Heng scratched his head and said, "Isn't this talking nonsense? This person should be arrested and punished for harboring Japanese pirates!"

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