If I fail to overcome the tribulation, I can only return to the Ming Dynasty and become a prince.

Chapter 27 Japanese Jinshan
A huge map unfolded in front of Xia Yuanji and Zhu Gaochi. The rivers, lakes and seas were clearly identifiable on the map, but neither Xia Yuanji nor Zhu Gaochi recognized the place drawn on the map.

"This is our Ming Dynasty sea territory." Zhu Zhanquan explained to the two of them, and at the same time guided them with his fingers: "This is Songjiang, this is Shuntian, and this is Nanjing City, and these two belts are Dajiang and Dajiang. As for the big river, the one that sticks out is Shandong, and the one on the opposite side is North Korea..."

"There are such clear and detailed maps in the world! If Ma He saw it, he would be extremely happy! I heard him say that when sailing on the sea, a finely drawn chart is worth a thousand dollars!" Ma He mentioned by Zhu Gaochi He was Zheng He who was more famous than Ming Renzong in later generations. He had made seven voyages to the West and was undoubtedly the person who best understood the importance of maritime charts.

On the map that Zhu Zhanquan took out, the Ming Dynasty's maritime territory was clearly identifiable. Not only that, but also the surrounding coastal countries and islands in the east and south. If given to Zheng He, it would indeed be a great help for his voyages to the West.

However, when Zhu Gaochi was sighing about this map, Xia Yuanji frowned and asked Zhu Zhankun: "Your Highness, the Second Emperor Sun, this map of yours is indeed a treasure that is worth a lot of money in the world, but you don't want to Are you going to sell this map for money? No matter how valuable this map is, it can't be exchanged for 100 million taels of silver!"

Hearing Xia Yuanji's words, Zhu Zhanqi couldn't help but laugh. He raised his finger and pointed at Xia Yuanji and said with a smile: "Xia Shangshu, everyone says that you are my God of Wealth in the Ming Dynasty. However, why are the gold and silver mountains so close in front of you at this moment? Don’t you know?”

"Mountains of gold and silver? Your Highness, the Second Emperor, is talking about sea trade? If you can use this plan to sail to the West, you can indeed open up sea trade routes for the imperial court and increase the income of the Shipping Department." Xia Yuanji was prompted by Zhu Zhanjuan, But I immediately realized that the biggest problem when going to sea, besides the boat, is the chart, and the map in front of me is the best chart.

After finishing speaking, Xia Yuanji immediately held the map in his hand, looked at Zhu Zhanchun with a flattering smile on his face, and begged him: "Your Highness the Second Emperor, I wonder if this map can..."

"I can let you make a copy, but I can't give you the original map." Zhu Zhanquan did not refuse Xia Yuanji, but he also did not hand over the map he drew based on the satellite map in his memory. Instead, he pointed out to Zhu Gaochi and Xia Yuanji the parts of the map that were truly of extraordinary value: "In addition, when I said there are mountains of gold and silver on this map, I meant it literally, not the route. You might as well take a closer look at this string of islands. "

Zhu Zhanjun placed his finger on the map to the east of the Daming Sea, where there was a series of islands, which in later generations were called the First Island Chain and the Japanese Islands.

"This... is the Japanese country? How can there be mountains of gold and silver here..." Zhu Gaochi compared the general terrain with the map of the Japanese country he had seen, but he did not understand what Zhu Zhancheng said about the mountains of gold and silver. Just when he was confused, he suddenly noticed that when Zhu Zhanquan outlined certain places on the map, he used gold and silver: "Son, are you saying that the places you drew with gold are Jinshan, and the places you drew with silver are Jinshan. The place where you painted is Yinshan, right?”

Zhu Gaochi, who guessed what Zhu Zhanjun meant, opened his eyes wide, and stood up in disbelief. He looked at the continuous gold and silver on the Japanese islands on the map, and his eyes seemed to be really seeing. Arrived at Jinshan Yinshan.

Xia Yuanji on the side also showed a shocked expression. Looking at the series of gold and silver on the map, he couldn't help but ask Zhu Zhanyu: "Your Highness, Second Emperor Sun, does this Japanese country really have so many gold and silver mountains? "

"Yes, and there are many." Zhu Zhankun nodded affirmatively, then pointed to several places on the map and said: "The land of the Japanese country was formed after the earth's veins extended into the sea, so the land is rich in gold and silver. This place alone A mountain of silver can yield 100 million taels of silver every year, and it can be mined continuously for hundreds of years.

And here is a gold mine, which not only contains a large amount of gold, but is also a mountain of silver that is as good as the other. If the entire gold and silver mountains of the Japanese country can be mined, about 500 million taels of silver can be mined every year, literally. Meaning a mountain of gold and silver.Moreover, the gold and silver mountains of the Japanese country are widely divided as shown in the picture, and the reserves are huge. If they are dug slowly, they can be dug for hundreds of years. "

"Five million taels of silver a year!" Zhu Gaochi and Xia Yuanji's eyes were all red at the moment. They were really black eyes and could not see the snowflakes of silver. They had the urge to immediately raise troops to attack the Japanese country and then let the Japanese people dig gold for the Ming Dynasty. .

Zhu Zhanjun nodded affirmatively, seeing that the effect was achieved, so he rolled up the hand-drawn map in his hand, and said in a conclusive tone: "I can't guarantee how much, but if the Ming Dynasty digs 100 years from now, three One hundred million taels of silver can still be dug out, and the mines can last another 300 years."

The Japanese country is indeed a country rich in silver and gold. According to the information Zhu Zhanqi has read, the Japanese country has produced more than 1560 million taels of silver in more than 1644 years from 80 to 5000. He said The 100 million taels dug out in [-] years can only be said to be a lot more.

"Do you really have so much money?" Zhu Gaochi was out of breath at this moment, not to mention that the Japanese country was a country designated by Zhu Yuanzhang as a country not to be conquered.

If it can be confirmed that the Japanese country really has so much silver, let alone Zhu Gaochi, everyone in the Ming Dynasty will support the destruction of the Japanese country, incorporate this land into the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and then happily dig up silver.

"It's just a lot more, and not only silver, but gold can also be dug out to 10 taels a year. If the imperial court really takes down the Japanese country, then even if the treasure banknotes are scrapped, it will be enough to spend it directly with silver." Zhu Zhan Chun drew a huge picture cake for Zhu Gaochi and Xia Yuanji, and this picture cake would also be passed on to the entire Ming Dynasty through the two of them.

But although this cake is painted, it is not fake, but a real cake that can be eaten. As long as Ming is willing, he can eat this cake.

"No wonder they wanted to conquer Japan in the Yuan Dynasty. It turns out there is so much gold and silver here!" Xia Yuanji was no longer the Xia Laoji who told Zhu Di that he had no money during the Northern Expedition, but became a fanatical war fighter. : "If the imperial court can really dig out money from the Japanese country, then even if I am a trouser, I will have to collect the money and food for the Eastern Expedition!"

After letting Xia Laoji say these words, Zhu Zhanchun's goal was achieved, so he handed the map to Xia Yuanji: "Xia Shangshu, this map also marks the iron ore and coal mines in our Ming Dynasty. And the gold and silver mine, please make a copy of it from your household department, and you have to return the original to me as is!"

"Don't worry, Your Highness, if there is any mistake in this map, I, Xia Yuanji, will give you my head!" Xia Yuanji, who held this map, had an aura that could scare away thousands of troops.

(End of this chapter)