Daming: Distribution of Lingnan, you develop the Pearl River Delta?

Chapter 137 Hu Weiyong’s Thoughts
In the past, Sophia, a princess from Byzantium, would never have thought that in the future she would find that ancient oriental country to help the declining Eastern Roman Empire.

In fact, Byzantium did not have the idea of ​​​​looking for strong allies in these years.

For example, Byzantium was interested in making friends with the Principality of Muscovy.

But now, Sophia undoubtedly has a better choice.

Her choice is Zhu Xi and the Ming Dynasty!

This is a super powerful country.

Sophia knows how powerful Daming is.

At this time, she heard that the Ottoman Empire planned to take action against Byzantium again. She could not help but bring up the old matter again. She lay in Zhu Ping's arms and said: "Your Highness, Sophia is willing to serve you for life. I only ask that Your Highness will not let the citizens of Byzantium be harmed again." The war has taken its toll."

It’s still the same proposal as before.

She wanted Zhu Xi to marry her and then protect Byzantium.

Zhu Ping could even take over the country of Byzantium, thereby having the legal basis to rule many countries throughout the West.

Zhu Ping would naturally not refuse such a 'business'.

Zhu Xi said: "If I ask you to go back to the country this time, I will also ask you to go back and discuss it with your father. There are some conditions. I am afraid that if you agree, he will not agree."

"how is this possible?"

Sophia said helplessly: "The entire Byzantium is in danger, and he will not refuse."

"I hope so!"

Zhu Xi stood up and said, "Get ready here. Luo Hang will be back in a few days."

This time, Luo Hang came back with something important.

That was some of the dispute over the canal.

What is the reason?

It turned out to be the Mamluks. After seeing the opening of the canal, the trade of merchant ships from various countries was very busy, and they could make a lot of money just by collecting taxes, so these Mamluks felt that they were at a loss.

They planned to go back on their word, and even planned to send troops to capture the Shuiyuan Mountain area that had been sold to the Ming Dynasty.

Naturally, Luo Hang couldn't bear such a thing.

Therefore, he first sent someone to report to Zhu Ping, and later even came back in person.

Luo Hang is here to ask for the army!

This time, he planned to completely establish his power in the West.

As the saying goes, hit with one punch to avoid a hundred punches.

Zhu Xi also supported Luo Hang's idea.

It is true that we cannot be soft on the Mamluks.

Otherwise, in the future, everyone will think that Da Ming is easy to bully, and he will go back on his word when doing business with Da Ming?
What's more, the current war in Nanyang is going relatively smoothly.

Although the progress is somewhat slow due to the acclimatization, one-third of the territory of Srivijaya has been captured and is being gradually encroached on, and there is no need to increase troops.

But now, Zhu Xi is in Lingnan and has recruited 6 new troops, making up [-] people.

Zhu Xi agreed to give Luo Hang [-] soldiers, all equipped with advanced weapons and equipment, and even siege artillery, to directly launch a large wave.

Fortunately, this can also deal with some of the deterrence against Byzantium.

Let Sophia's father see the power of Ming Dynasty.

Of course, Zhu Xi couldn't do these things himself.

Because what he needs to do now is to receive Zhu Yuanzhang and all the civil and military officials.

The next day, Zhu Fang followed Zhu Yuanzhang's instructions and asked hundreds of officials to visit the university, and he went to the Science and Technology Building.

In fact, Zhu Xi was not very happy to take these officials to the science and technology building.

Because among these scholars, how many of them understand this?

But I didn't expect that many people would be shocked.

Especially the design of the glider is simply breathtaking.

So, while they were amazed, they actually became very interested in Zhu Xi's inventions.

By the way, I also had a deeper impression of Zhu Xi.

Even Hu Weiyong sighed: "Such a strange and obscene skill is unparalleled in the world!" However, it is not a good thing to make Hu Weiyong express such emotion.

Because if he didn't act like a monster, then he wouldn't be Hu Weiyong.

Sure enough, that night, Hu Weiyong reported to Zhu Yuanzhang, saying that technologies like Lingnan, especially electricity, should be popularized by King Qin in more places during the Ming Dynasty.

Among them, the first one to be popularized is Jinling City.

why?

The reason is very simple!

Jinling City is the residence of the Emperor.

The center where all officials are located.

Shouldn't a good thing like electricity be given to the emperor first?

According to the principles of the ancients, it seems that there is nothing wrong with this statement.

But Zhu Xi didn't like being put on a shelf like this.

Why?

For his own invention, it is his freedom to use it wherever he wants.

What's more, Hu Weiyong's moral kidnapping is really disgusting.

He also said that the imperial court should send someone over to let King Qin teach this technology for free...

I have to say that he is indeed Hu Weiyong.

Even such a good thing can be imagined.

There is no doubt that Zhu Xi refused directly.

The reason is also very normal.

These techniques cannot be learned by just teaching.

Moreover, infrastructure construction in any place must have a process.

What's more, Zhu Fang understood Hu Weiyong's thoughts.

He wants to send people to learn these technologies, so that he can build power plants in the future and make profits for himself!

Public tools for private use.

Hu Weiyong is so courageous.

How could Zhu Xi do what he wanted?
Flatly refuse.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang also approached Zhu Ping and said that Jinling City could indeed be built.

As a son, you don’t want your father to live without electricity and live a bad life, right?
Of course, these words were discussed in private by the father and son.

"Father, please rest assured. Jinling City will definitely be built in the future, but not now." Zhu Xi responded: "At the very least, we have to wait until it is my turn to supervise the country. What do you think, Father?"

There is some truth to it.

Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice: "By the time you supervise the country, I don't know what year or month it will be."

"Father, do you have the confidence that the two younger brothers of your ministers can supervise the country for several years?" Zhu Yu was happy, and comforted him: "Please rest assured, Father, the railway is about to be built to Jinling. In the future, the high-tech here will It will also gradually move to the north, and sooner or later the father will be able to enjoy it!"

"Well, that's right." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

Zhu Xi suddenly asked: "Father, when do you plan to return to the capital?"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why, are you driving me away?"

"Don't dare."

Zhu Fang smiled and said: "I just think that my father should be in charge of the capital and not leave for too long. If my father plans to go back, just tell me and I will send a ship to take my father back to the capital in two or three days." "

"Two or three days..."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "I have long heard that your steamship is extremely fast, but I have never been on it... Okay, I will leave back to Beijing the day after tomorrow. You can make arrangements!"

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PS: The fever has reached 39 degrees Celsius. I have been writing and writing this chapter for a long time, and the situation is not right, but I have no choice but to stop updating. Sorry, everyone will just watch!

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