Ming Dynasty: Every day, Zhu Yuanzhang is in trouble

Zhu Di followed Mei Yin's instructions and looked at the globe.

Soon they saw the place Mei Yin pointed to.

That was in the southwest of the Ming Dynasty, across large areas such as U-Tsang.

One end extended into the ocean.

“This place is okay, it’s spacious.

Most importantly, there is abundant rainfall and a lot of land suitable for farming.

It can feed a lot of people.”

Mei Yin looked at Zhu Di and introduced him.

The place he was talking about was naturally the area in India.

But it’s not called that name yet.

It's really nice there, with a lot of land suitable for farming.

If Fourth Brother wants to take over this place and rule it, that would be a good idea.

Mei Yin looked at Zhu Di and said, "Although this place is large enough and has a large population.

However, there are some disadvantages here

That is, they are religious here and the caste system is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

It is impossible to produce a truly talented and ambitious leader.

Their characteristic here is that they rule at the beginning, which is actually an advantage.

It's just like cotton.

But later, if you want to squeeze them into a ball.

It is extremely difficult to abolish this surname system.

This large area is a mess.

If Fourth Brother wants to use this place to accomplish something great in the future, I'm afraid it will be difficult.

It takes a lot of effort and thought, but it may not necessarily change their habits.”

Hearing Mei Yin say this, Zhu Di was somewhat moved.

However, he did not express his opinion immediately. Instead, he looked at Mei Yin and said, "Second brother-in-law, is there any other place besides here?"

Mei Yin nodded: "Of course there is."

As he spoke, he turned the globe slightly and slid his hand downwards.

Pointing to a completely independent place, he said, “This place is also very good, with a unique location.

Although not all places are suitable for farming, the advantage is that they are sparsely populated.

And the culture there is not that good.

There are no strong enemies around.

You can focus on your own development.

The people there are also easy to shape and can quickly become what Fourth Brother wants them to be.

There are many mineral resources there, and they are quite rich.

For example, iron ore.”

Mei Yin said, pointing to an island a little below, "For example, this place is very suitable for raising cattle and horses."

Zhu Di looked at such a large and completely independent area, and his eyes lit up.

He felt that this place was more attractive than the place his second brother-in-law had first told him about.

More in line with his needs.

What Mei Yin was talking about at this time was naturally present-day Oceania.

This place can be said to be located in the middle between the East and the West, and has a superior position.

Moreover, there is nothing to disturb you around, so you can develop your business with peace of mind.

"Besides here, there is also here."

This time, Mei Yin rotated the globe with a larger amplitude.

Transferred it to America.

“These places don’t get much news nowadays.

But what is certain is that there is a particularly large area here.

The place is divided into north and south sides.

Especially the northern part, its latitude should be similar to that of our Ming Dynasty.

The climate is also quite similar.

Moreover, no particularly advanced civilization has been found there either.

Most of them are still living in the era of eating raw meat and drinking blood.

Once there, it will surely be easy to rule.

It can easily occupy a large area.

The only downside is that it may take a long time to develop.”

The place Mei Yin pointed out to Zhu Di again was America.

"This place is very far away from our Ming Dynasty. According to the current sailing conditions, we can definitely get there, but it will require a lot of hardships.

It’s a very risky move.”

At this time, there were still about one or two hundred years before the great geographical discoveries made by Europe.

Today's North America can be said to be a no-man's land.

For people of a civilization like the Ming Dynasty, coming there would really give them an overwhelming advantage.

These three places have their own advantages and disadvantages, and their difficulty levels vary.

If Mei Yin were allowed to choose, his favorite place would definitely be North America.

Although it is quite far away and much of the land is barren.

Although there are no tall mountains to block the cold waves.

Snow disasters are prone to occur in winter.

However, the conditions there are truly unique.

If we can occupy all of it, or most of it, there will be great potential!

A sufficiently powerful civilization developed there.

This will be especially true in the future, as technology gradually advances.

Apart from these three places, Mei Yin did not tell Zhu Di about other places.

He felt that only these three places were worthy of Zhu Di, the Yongle Emperor in history.

Other places are really limited for him, too small to display his talents.

After hearing what Mei Yin said, Zhu Di fell into deep thought.

The eyes kept moving and observing these three places.

Obviously, there is constant comparison and measurement in love.

Seeing this, Mei Yin did not urge them, but just waited here quietly.

Let's see what choice Zhu Di will make.

Zhu Di chose his own path.

Although he also wanted Zhu Di to go to North America and seize it first.

Let it spread Chinese civilization

But it was Zhu Di who chose this path, and he could not interfere forcibly.

It just played a guiding role and told Zhu Di some things that should be said.

As for how to proceed and what to choose, that is Zhu Di's own business.

I was thinking like this for about half an hour.

Zhu Di's gaze finally fell on North America.

"That's it! If possible, go over there!

There is a wider place over there!
There will be more things to do in the future!

Even though the conditions are harsh and it is far away from the Ming Dynasty.

That’s okay too!

I’ve chosen this place!”

Zhu Di looked at Mei Yin and spoke.

The voice seemed very firm.

When Mei Yin heard Zhu Di's choice, a smile appeared on his face.

"Fourth brother, I think you are very likely to choose this place.

Honestly, this place is really nice.”

What is discovering the New World? What is dominating the world?

These should all be done by the Ming Dynasty!

The Chinese civilization should spread all over the world. This is the most ideal state!
"Second brother-in-law, if the emperor grants us overseas fiefdoms in the future, please speak a few good words for me to the emperor. Ask the emperor to bring me here."

When Zhu Di heard about his brother-in-law Mei Yin, he praised the choice he made.

There was also a smile on his face.

Looking at Mei Yin, he spoke out loud.

Mei Yin said: "Fourth brother, it would be best if you tell the emperor about this.

My words have little effect on my father.

However, if there really comes a day when my father asks me about this matter, I will definitely say a few more words on behalf of the four of them.

I really want to see that one day Fourth Brother can bring people and take over this place.

Make it my China.

Let the glory of China cover that place!"

Hearing Mei Yin say this, Zhu Di couldn't help but laugh.

Very happy.

He knew very well how high a status his second brother-in-law had in the eyes of his father.

To be honest, the second brother-in-law, whom the emperor always curses when he mentions him, definitely has a higher status in his heart than his own son!

If my second brother-in-law is willing to speak for me in this matter, my father will definitely agree.

Basically, as long as my second brother-in-law speaks up, it can be said that it's settled.

Zhu Di made up his mind and took the initiative to consider this matter because he had already realized his father's intentions.

Knowing that this overseas division will be implemented,

And he also intended to go outside.

Instead of feeling depressed here, it is better to go out and take the initiative to act.

Moreover, he also knew why his father, the emperor, asked him to lead a large army to Jiangnan to suppress many gentry.

In addition to asking myself to help my elder brother and get the affairs of the Maritime Customs done.

There is another big reason.

That is what is particularly offensive.

If I do this now, to a large extent, I will gradually lose the support of the people here.

At least there will be many people who don't like you.

In this situation, if one's future is real, no matter what kind of thoughts arise in one's mind, it is impossible to get the support of many people with the operation of the emperor.

Although I think this matter is somewhat cruel when I think about it carefully.

However, he had no complaints about this.

And he felt that his father was right to make such a choice.

This is something that my father can do.

My father also has his own difficulties.

After all, my father is not only a father, but also the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He needs to consider the development and future of the Ming Dynasty.

Being born in a royal family, one should have corresponding awareness.

He also felt that coming here this time to ask his brother-in-law about this matter was a very correct choice.

I gained a lot by asking my second brother-in-law.

I used to think Japan was pretty good, but when I go there again now, I find that the things I thought were pretty good before are not very good.

Now it seems that it really doesn’t work!
Compared with the three places pointed out by my second brother-in-law, it is far inferior.

Not only in terms of resources, but also in terms of area, they are far inferior.

However, when I think about the fact that in the future I might have to take some people across the ocean to these places, I feel really sad.

It is extremely difficult to see your parents again.

In fact, this departure will be a farewell forever.

He couldn't help but feel a little sad in his heart.

However, he concealed these feelings very well.

A real man cannot act like a child.

Since these things are bound to happen in the future, let's take advantage of the present and do something for the Ming Dynasty, our father, and my elder brother.

Make Ming Dynasty better!

In this way, you will be able to move forward without more worries.

Next, Mei Yin told Zhu Di some things that he needed to pay attention to when he went out to explore new areas in the future.

For example, health, medical care and many other aspects.

Among them, the emphasis is on the fact that after arriving there, we must spread the culture.

This is an excellent culture with very strong cohesion.

If the news can be spread there, then in the future, Zhu Di and his men will be able to take root there thoroughly and expand step by step.

Over there, on the other side of the ocean, a very splendid Chinese civilization was also created.

It won’t be a flash in the pan…

Zhu Di only felt that it was the right thing for him to come to see his second brother-in-law this time.

I have gained so much from my second brother-in-law.

There are many things that I really wouldn't know if my second brother-in-law hadn't told me.

He decided to talk to his second brother-in-law as much as possible in the future.

Especially after finalizing the overseas fiefdom and before setting off on the ocean voyage, it was necessary to come over and have a more in-depth conversation with her second brother-in-law.

Ask my second brother-in-law for some advice.

Zhu Di felt that it was a great honor for him to be able to meet his second brother-in-law.

Having my second brother-in-law around is not only a blessing for the Ming Dynasty, but also a blessing for myself.

Just the strategy of enfeoffment as a vassal king is enough to make me feel grateful to my second brother-in-law.

This is truly helping me and others break out of the cage!
Zhu Di stayed at Mei Yin's place until the afternoon of the next day before leaving.

After Zhu Di left, Mei Yin continued to make steam locomotives.

Try to make a steam locomotive as soon as possible...

While Mei Yin was doing these things, Ouyang Lun was also doing something.

Ouyang Lun was none other than another son-in-law of Zhu Yuanzhang.

He married Princess Ningguo's younger sister.

We got married this year.

"Take your people and go to those places in Ningxia.

Conduct a lot of tea-horse trade with those barbarians.

I can also transport salt there and earn some money to supplement my family income."

Ouyang Lun looked at the man in front of him and spoke.

After hearing Ouyang Lun's words, the man in front of him showed some worry on his face.

"My Lord, this matter...isn't this matter a little bit bad?
The imperial court had strict control over the tea-horse trade and salt.

Your Majesty, as early as the beginning of the Hongwu period, took the lead in formulating the Tea Law and the Salt Law to regulate the trade of the two.

Let people not act recklessly.

Previously, one of the main reasons why Liao Yongzhong was killed was that he allowed his subordinates to sell illegal salt.

Destroy the opening method.

Isn't it a bit inappropriate for us to do this at this time? "

After hearing what this person said, Ouyang Lun shook his head: "It's okay, just do it.

Liao Yongzhong is Liao Yongzhong, and I am me.

I am different from Liao Yongzhong.

Liao Yongzhong is just an outsider, but I am your Majesty's son-in-law.

is a family.

It's normal for me to do these things.

Your Majesty will definitely not do anything to me.

And as long as we are careful, no one will be so tactless as to expose this matter."

Ouyang Lun seemed very confident when he said this.

His confidence comes from the fact that he is the emperor's son-in-law.

There was a bigger reason, which was because he saw how Mei Yin, the emperor's son-in-law, was favored by the emperor.

And Mei Yin’s business is quite big.

He thought, if Mei Yin could do business, why couldn't he?

Mei Yinxing can do it, and so can I!

! (End of chapter)