Before hanging himself, Chongzhen lifted the table

Chapter 214 Macros
For Emperor Chongzhen, Japan must be defeated.At least when he was using the vassal prince's family wealth for military purposes in Datong, he promised to over-confer him to the Japanese country, thereby unveiling the practice of enfeoffing all the vassal princes in the country.

As for how to legitimately attack the Japanese country, it's hard to say because he wants to make the vassal king and go to the Japanese country, at least he needs to find a name.

Originally, he wanted to use the Japanese pirates' attack on North Korea during the Wanli period as an excuse to fight against the Ming Dynasty soldiers.

But there is actually a problem here. It has been many years since this happened, and there have been three emperors.Moreover, the people in power in the Japanese country have also changed. They are not the descendants of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, but the rebels.

If we attack based on the original reasons, it doesn't make sense logically.

Although the most important thing is to see who has a stronger fist, it is also very important to see whether the division is famous or not, which is related to the morale of the people and the military.The same is true. Since ancient times, when China sent out troops, they would usually make a message to announce to the world, to use the right to defeat the unjust.

Now, the news sent by Zheng Zhilong just gave Emperor Chongzhen an excuse.

Look, the Tokugawa shogunate is also the same as the Toyotomi Hideyoshi era, full of hostility towards the Ming Dynasty, and actually helped the Ming Dynasty's rebellion and aided the tyranny. This is a persistent desire to destroy the Ming Dynasty.

In this case, sending troops is completely justified.

It can be said from the time of Zhu Yuanzhang that the Japanese killed the envoys sent by Emperor Taizu. They have been troubled by Japanese pirates in the past dynasties. They also tried to invade the Ming Dynasty from Korea. Now they are helping to build a rebellion. From this, it can be seen that the Japanese country must be crusaded and destroyed. , Only in this way can the disaster brought by the Japanese country to the Ming Dynasty be eliminated forever.

In this way, I believe that the entire Ming Dynasty will definitely share the same hatred and must destroy the Japanese country!

Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen did not want Zheng Zhilong to persuade him, so he just let them work together.

It will probably take a few years until the Ming Dynasty puts down the southwest rebellion and then destroys the Jianlu.By that time, the navy of the Ming Dynasty must have been almost built, and it was time to raise troops to attack the Japanese country. They shaved their heads and changed their clothes. They all had their heads shaved, wore Ming clothes, burned Japanese inscriptions, and added immigrants to completely destroy the Japanese country.

Of course, this is the long-term plan.

After the meeting, Emperor Chongzhen summoned Zheng Zhilong alone and asked him about overseas affairs, especially the situation of food collection.

At least for the next few years, if Zheng Zhilong can continue to supply food, it will be the greatest support for the recovery of people's livelihood in the country.

After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong said that the prices of the grain he purchased in Japan, Nanyang and other places had increased to varying degrees, especially in Japan, where the price had increased even more. He no longer planned to purchase grain in Japan.

After saying this, he hesitated for a moment and finally reported to Emperor Chongzhen: "Over there, the general has moved many Fujian people there before, and the grain they grew, the general purchase cost is also very low. But this year Starting from the second half of the year, the Dutch on the island sent people to negotiate with the general, saying that they controlled the generals. If they wanted to continue to purchase grain on a large scale, they hoped that the general would waive their flag fees. In addition, they also Send troops to collect taxes from the Fujian people on the island. The general plans to talk to them again..."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen interrupted him without hesitation and said: "No need to talk, just tell them directly, if they don't accept it, get out. If they dare to resist stubbornly, they will not even be able to stand in Batavia!"

Others didn't know where Batavia was, but Zheng Zhilong knew it.He was immediately surprised when he heard Emperor Chongzhen's strong words.

After a slight hesitation, he reminded the emperor: "Your Majesty, although the Dutch are few in number, they have sophisticated firearms and built fortresses that are easy to defend but difficult to attack. And they are difficult to fight! And...and..."

Emperor Chongzhen frowned when he heard this, and immediately shouted: "If you have anything to say, just say it, don't hesitate!"

After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong immediately replied: "And the Dutch are doing business here, and the generals can actually make a lot of money."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen understood that it was still a matter of interest!
So, he said to Zheng Zhilong seriously: "First, when it comes to business, the Dutch are actually stealing the business of the Portuguese. Even if there are no Dutch, it is the same when doing business with the Portuguese. The key is to see who listens more. Our words.”

Upon hearing this, Zheng Zhilong quickly reminded: "Your Majesty, the Portuguese cannot defeat the Dutch."

If it were someone else from Ming Dynasty, Emperor Chongzhen would have to say he was from Folangji or something like that, but Zheng Zhilong could speak multiple languages ​​and had the deepest understanding of Western Yi, so Emperor Chongzhen had no problem talking to him.

After hearing this, he immediately sneered and said: "Didn't I say that I would build a navy? If the Portuguese are obedient, we can help them. Why don't we be afraid of the Dutch?"

Zheng Zhilong felt that there was no obstacle to chatting with the emperor, so he said bluntly: "On the coast of the Ming Dynasty, the generals can indeed intervene in the war between them, but if they are far away, the Portuguese still cannot defeat the Dutch."

Emperor Chongzhen smiled after hearing this and said, "Do you know why I personally came to Yunnan and Guizhou to take charge?"

Zheng Zhilong didn't understand what he meant. Isn't the purpose of stationing in Yunnan and Guizhou just to wipe out the rebellious chieftains and the bandit troops who fled here? Is there any other explanation?

Even if there are other explanations, what does it have to do with what I just reported?
With this thought in his mind, he immediately responded: "I will eventually be stupid!"

Emperor Chongzhen smiled after hearing this and said: "I am here personally to announce that Myanmar will be re-incorporated into the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and then to establish naval bases in the West!"

When Zheng Zhilong heard this, he was immediately shocked.

He really didn't expect that the emperor would have such an idea.

Generally speaking, it can even be said that emperors of all dynasties regarded Myanmar's Xuanweisi as a remote place with no value, and even Yunnan didn't care much about it.So much so that during the previous generations of emperors, several places in Yunnan were annexed by the Myanmar Xuanwei Division, but the court ignored them.

However, the current emperor attaches great importance to the Myanmar Xuanwei Division, and his intention is to establish a naval base in the West. This is really unprecedented!
The current emperor wants to pay attention to the sea and improve the navy's treatment to the same level as the army. It turns out that it is really not just talk.

Emperor Chongzhen's emphasis on the navy immediately made Zheng Zhilong feel like he had a close friend, especially when the other party was the Ming Emperor, which was really rare!It can be predicted that after the current emperor attaches great importance to the navy, the people along the Ming Dynasty, especially in Fujian, will rise in the future!This is definitely very good news for him!

While he was thinking about it, he heard Emperor Chongzhen continue to say to him: "After the Ming Dynasty's navy is established in the West, the entire West will be the sphere of influence of the imperial court, just like the southeast coast today. When the time comes, the merchants of the Ming Dynasty will They are all over the Persian, Ottoman and Western countries. I send troops to protect them and collect more taxes for this purpose, thereby reducing agricultural taxes. At the same time, merchants transporting Xiyi and the Ming Dynasty will also find buyers for the goods of the Ming Dynasty and provide services to the people in the country. Create more goods and sell them for more money..."

Under his description, a grand plan for the future unfolded in front of Zheng Zhilong.He was a pirate and a maritime merchant.The emperor's words did not require much explanation for him to understand.

Some of the grand plans that Emperor Chongzhen mentioned were known to him, but some, such as those related to the lives of the people in the country, he had never thought about before. Now that Emperor Chongzhen said this, he immediately understood.

It was also at this time that he finally understood why the emperor promoted the navy to the navy and paid so much attention to the sea. It turned out to be because of this.

It was not the emperor's personal preference, but the interests of the imperial court. Such a conclusion made Zheng Zhilong even more relieved, knowing that once the current emperor's grand blueprint is laid out, other emperors will continue to implement it even after a hundred years. of.

Realizing this, Zheng Zhilong couldn't help but be full of expectations for the future, and wished that this day would come sooner.Originally, because he was already in his forties, he wanted to enjoy his life, but he changed his mind about not working hard anymore.

This can be regarded as a huge change, and it is within the scope of his ability. If he cannot do something for this and leave a name in history, it will be really sorry for him in this life.

With this in mind, after Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, he immediately expressed his stance: "I am willing to die for your majesty!"

He has said this once, but obviously his sincerity is getting stronger each time.

Emperor Chongzhen smiled slightly after hearing this.His vision was the most enjoyable to talk about with Zheng Zhilong.

At this time, when he saw Zheng Zhilong expressing his stance again, he smiled and said: "Besides, there is nothing to worry about the Dutch's firearms and clippers. I know a way to make artillery that is better than the Dutch's artillery." The range is longer. When I turn around, I will tell the Bing Zhan Bureau to try to build it, it will take some time."

What he was referring to was the rifled cannon.There is no need for a professional, as long as you have read the historical texts of the late Ming Dynasty, you will definitely know the concept of rifling.As for the actual operation, just let the court's skilled craftsmen try it.

The so-called emperor has no jokes, Emperor Chongzhen said this, and Zheng Zhilong was naturally overjoyed.

Xiyi's artillery has always been more powerful, which has always been the cause of his headache.Now, if the Ming Dynasty wants to have more powerful artillery than the Western Yi, wouldn't it be able to feel proud?

Especially on land, if the Dutch artillery on the senior officer's side sets up their own artillery with a longer range beyond the range of the Dutch artillery, then the Dutch will only be beaten.

Emperor Chongzhen continued to share his experience in dealing with the Dutch with Zheng Zhilong. He said to Zheng Zhilong: "One of the ways the Jianlu soldiers used to deal with our Ming Dynasty gunmen is to use carts. It is based on a flat cart, with a large frame mounted on it. The wooden wall can be nailed with quilts, with or without cowhide. After being wetted, ordinary muskets will not be able to penetrate, and the soldiers can approach the musketeers by hiding behind them. Of course, this cannot prevent artillery, so it needs to be used flexibly! "

After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "General, it is really an eye-opener for me to listen to His Majesty's words!"

Emperor Chongzhen just smiled slightly after hearing this.Weapons are dead, the key is people.

Especially in this era of alternating hot and cold firearms, the generational difference in firearms has not yet become overwhelming.As long as you understand the advantages and disadvantages of various weapons and use them rationally, it is people, not weapons, who ultimately determine the outcome.

Zheng Zhilong, on his side, now even wanted to show off in front of Emperor Chongzhen, so he brought up the old matter again and said: "Your Majesty, I still have some influence in the Tokugawa Shogunate. I would like to serve the imperial court." Go and lobby, no conditions from the court are required!"

Obviously, some of the expenses incurred by lobbying and even the benefits promised to the Tokugawa shogunate were something he was prepared to find a way to solve on his own so as not to increase the burden on the court.

However, after Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he still shook his head, and then looked at Zheng Zhilong who was a little confused. He decided to make it clear to Zheng Zhilong and needed his support.

Therefore, he seriously said to Zheng Zhilong: "Although the Tokugawa shogunate today is more concerned about its status in the Japanese country and does not want other famous names to imitate Tokugawa Ieyasu to seize power, so it basically does not deal with the outside world and implements the policy of seclusion. However, I It is clear that the Japanese country is an ambitious country. It has refused to accept the kingship since the time of Taizu. As long as its national power becomes stronger, there will be ambitious people who will covet the Ming Dynasty again. For this reason, I have decided to destroy the Japanese country in the future. Let them and Jianlu has colluded, I don’t care.”

Zheng Zhilong was shocked when he heard this. You must know that Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty had warned that Japan was a country that would not be conquered, but he did not expect that the emperor would actually conquer it!

Of course, this is not absolute.At that time, Emperor Taizu also said that Jiaozhi was also a country without conquests, but Emperor Chengzu sent troops to destroy it and then changed its name to Annan.

Then the question arises, can the current emperor really be compared with Emperor Chengzu?
It was the prosperous age of Yongle, and it was the time when all nations came to visit the Ming Dynasty, and the national power of the Ming Dynasty was at its peak!
But the Chongzhen Dynasty was in chaos, which had nothing to do with the prosperous age.Of course, the emperor has indeed changed in the past few years. Just like Emperor Chengzu, he personally led the troops, fought in the north and south, and almost brought peace to the world.

He then remembered the layout the emperor had just told her. This forward-looking vision, especially the plan for the sea and business, impressed her.If it is implemented in this way, the power of Ming Dynasty can really be predicted.

Thinking about this, Zheng Zhilong really wanted to see whether the Ming Dynasty would be as prosperous as the Yongle era in more than ten or twenty years.

While she was thinking about it, she heard Emperor Chongzhen say to him: "What you have to do is to collect the mountains and terrain of the Japanese country and military and political information from various places to prepare for the need to conquer the Japanese country in the future!"

Although Zheng Zhilong has a deep relationship with the Japanese country, he is now the Marquis of Pinghai in the Ming Dynasty, and he is a Ming Dynasty. This is a reality that cannot be changed no matter what.When the Ming Emperor told him this, he naturally would not side with the Japanese country, so he naturally agreed immediately.

Zheng Sen did not follow him this time, but stayed with the prince of the capital to practice. Therefore, Zheng Zhilong could not see his son, but after a deep talk with the emperor, he went back happily.

Another group of people were very unhappy because of Emperor Chongzhen. They were the rebellious Sha Dingzhou and others, and they were still very worried.

(End of this chapter)