I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Shuntian, Tianjinfu Pier.

As the largest port in Gyeonggi Province, after two years of development, Tianjin Prefecture is no longer what it used to be.

Dozens of sea-going ships are moored at the port, and dozens more are moored outside the port, waiting to enter the port. Other fishing boats, supply and other vessels are shuttled back and forth on the sea, making it a lively scene.

The port is even more crowded, and each anchored ship is like a huge warehouse. There are no less than a thousand porters busy on these ships, emptying and refilling each ship.There was a constant stream of shouts, shouts, and orders.

But the strange thing is that the pier in the north of the port is very quiet. On the pier, Tianjin Guard officials, big and small, have already gathered here, looking at the ships on the side.

"Zuo Guangdou, the magistrate of Tianjin Prefecture, was ordered by the emperor to welcome Shangshu Xiong and Shangshu Yang."

Xiong Tingbi and Yang Lian had already been waiting for Zuo Guangdou and others on the ship. Seeing him like this, they immediately raised their hands in the direction of Beijing and said:
"The emperor's kindness is so great, I am deeply grateful."

After saying that, he looked at Zuo Guangdou. Xiong Tingbi and Zuo Guangdou had only met each other a few times, so they were not very familiar with each other.But Yang Lian was different. They originally belonged to the Donglin Party and were old acquaintances.

Especially before the emperor ascended the throne, Yang Lian, Zuo Guangdou and others rushed into the Qianqing Palace to support the emperor's enthronement. It can be said that they worked together and had like-minded people.

But time passed by, and after the emperor ascended the throne, he each had important uses for them.So it's been two and a half years since they last met.

"Yi Zhi (Zuo Guangdou's name), long time no see. When I was in Liaodong, I often mentioned you. I heard that you were promoting farming and sea trade in Tianjin Prefecture, and building a navy, with remarkable results. Now it turns out that it is true. "

"Wen Ru has given you too much praise. Compared with what I did in Tianjin, you and Governor Xiong made the greatest contribution to annihilating the Jianqi in Liaodong. Therefore, His Majesty has always wanted to see you. He ordered me to let you get off the ship for a while. After resting, we will immediately go to the capital to meet the Holy Spirit."

Xiong Tingbi and Yang Lian looked at each other after hearing this. Not only did the emperor want to see them, they also wanted to see the emperor as soon as possible.

Therefore, after they met Lu Xiangsheng in Liaohe County half a decade ago, they stayed in Liaohe County for two more days to inspect water conservancy.Then he boarded the boat in Liaohe County and crossed the Bohai Sea to Tianjin Prefecture.In this case, the speed is nearly five or six days faster than the land route.

"It's all thanks to the favor of the Holy One that we can achieve this. Please lead the way."

After a brief exchange of greetings, everyone immediately prepared to leave for Tianjin Port with Yang Lian and the others.

However, Yang Lian and Xiong Tingbi had been in Liaodong before. Although they knew that the imperial court was promoting maritime trade and had seen many ports in Liaodong, this was the first time they had seen such a big port like Tianjin, so Zuo Guangdou, the landlord, immediately Introduce it.

"Since the opening of the sea, Tianjin Prefecture has always been the largest port in Shuntian Prefecture due to its geographical reasons. In addition, His Majesty invested in Daming Trading Company, which is responsible for overseas trade, and has made a lot of profits.

Therefore, there are now many people going to sea, and there are no less than hundreds of ships every month. Gold, silver and copper from Japan, medicinal materials from Korea, fur from Liaodong, silk from Jiangnan, and even spices from Nanyang and Western goods are flowing in an endless stream. "

Yang Lian and others also knew about Daming Trading Company, but they never expected that Tianjin Mansion would be so prosperous.

"This is nothing. Just three months ago, Daming Trading Company specially organized ten ships to set off from Tianjin. Four of them went to the Western Ocean, and the remaining six went to the New World discovered by the Westerners.

There were also many defeated red-haired barbarians on board these ships, so many Western monks came here to see them off before leaving.At that time, I was talking on the dock about how wonderful the new world we had discovered was.It is said that the land in the New World is flat and fertile for thousands of miles, but no one is cultivating it, and there is gold and silver everywhere, which is inexhaustible.And it was here that France and Portugal made their fortunes.Only then was I able to exchange the gold and silver there for my Ming Dynasty silk, tea, porcelain and other items. "

Hearing what Zuo Guangdou said, Xiong Tingbi immediately showed hesitation and couldn't help but retort:
"If the New World is so good, then why didn't the Francois and the Portuguese go and occupy it, instead of coming to Nanyang?"

Zuo Guangdou laughed when he heard this, looked at Xiong Tingbi and said:

"The West is so profitable, how could they not occupy such a good place. After the departure of the fleet of the Ming Dynasty Trading Company, and the propaganda of the Western monks.

As a result, many people were very interested in the New World, so His Majesty asked Xu Guangqi, Li Zhizao and others to write about the New World in the Daming Daily based on Western discussions.This gave us a little understanding of the New World. "

These words instantly made Yang Lian and others interested, so they walked and said:
"Appreciate further details."

"More than a hundred years ago, Westerners wanted to find a route to the Ming Dynasty and accidentally found this new continent. Unexpectedly, this place was vast, with unheard-of creatures and people in it.

The country has no writing, ties knots to record events, and likes people to die, just like the ancient Yin and Shang Dynasties.The French and other Westerners swarmed in, took advantage of the country's unpreparedness, and sent people to capture its king, destroy its country, destroy its race, and demote its people into slaves.Nowadays, large areas of the New World are occupied by the Western Ocean, and its territory is even worse than that of our Ming Dynasty. "

Zuo Guangdou's few words made Xiong Tingbi, Zuo Guangdou and others feel very heavy.

"I didn't expect the Westerners to have such ulterior motives, but I think it's right. I've heard about what the Westerners did in Nanyang before, and they also subjugated their country, exterminated their species, and converted to different sects.

That's why they still don't give up on our country, Ming Dynasty. If our country, Ming Dynasty, becomes stronger, they will probably do the same to China. "

Xiong Tingbi is like a Westerner, and combined with the Red-haired Yi invasion of Penghu last year, we immediately understand that the Westerners have ulterior motives.

"Indeed, the war in Liaodong has just been settled, and disputes have broken out in the southwest. The Westerners have serious intentions. It seems that Shen Guan's words are still of some use."

When Yang Lian heard this, he couldn't help but agree. Although Western artillery was very effective and was very useful for dealing with Jianluo, it would be troublesome if they pointed their guns at them.

However, Zuo Guangdou didn't take these words seriously. Instead, he looked at the crowded pier, shook his head and said:
"Compared with being wary of the West, the Ming Dynasty is now more interested in the New World. With the fleet of the Ming Dynasty Trading Company and the promotion of the New World, I heard that other chambers of commerce are now preparing to go to the New World. I even heard that His Majesty is preparing to issue an edict. , encouraging merchants and people of the Ming Dynasty to go to the New World."

Listening to Zuo Guangdou's words, Yang Lian and Yang Lian also nodded slowly.

But they didn't care whether the emperor issued an edict or not.

Compared with this, they were more concerned about the emperor's change in attitude on this matter.It not only encouraged the Ming Dynasty to go to the West and the New World, but also promoted that Westerners had ulterior motives and were inhumane.

It seems that the emperor is still wary of Westerners. (End of chapter)