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Chapter 581
In the Ming Dynasty, because of the rules established at the founding of the country, the money of the court was always tight. This is a well-known fact.But for the vast majority of people, it's none of my business that the court has no money!
But at this moment, after Zheng Zhilong heard it, he subconsciously thought, this is not possible, how can we expand the navy without money, how can we become a navy?The first thought that popped into his mind was that I have the money and I can pay it.

But this thought was just a flash, he is not a reckless man, he can say whatever comes to his mind.At this time, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly became serious, and said sternly: "Therefore, I have thought of various ways to increase income and tax revenue for the imperial court. Only in this way can we pay the Ming army, improve the equipment of the Ming army, and Only by expanding and reorganizing the Ming army can we relieve the victims, increase the income of the officials of the Ming Dynasty, and build ships that can sail automatically without wind..."

He inadvertently added another temptation. Zheng Zhilong was really surprised when he heard it, and instinctively caught the message that Emperor Chongzhen wanted him to notice: a ship that sails automatically without wind!

The first feeling, Zheng Zhilong thinks how is this possible?Ships on the water are either driven by wind with sails or rowed by a large number of hands. How can there be a ship that sails automatically without wind?Could it be that I heard wrong?
Emperor Chongzhen paid attention to Zheng Zhilong's expression while talking, and also sensitively noticed the change in Zheng Zhilong's expression. Knowing that he had heard what he should hear, he suddenly raised his voice and said: "... all these things require the court to have money. Therefore, if anyone wants to obstruct the national policy of opening up the source of income, I will never forgive it lightly, and I will never be scrupled because of various things. Zheng Qing must also support this point, right?"

Hearing this, and seeing Emperor Chongzhen staring at him with piercing eyes, Zheng Zhilong's mind flashed, and he immediately remembered what Zheng Zhibao had told him.All of a sudden, he suddenly realized that the reason why the emperor took such a long detour was to break the sea ban!

If he hadn't heard what Emperor Chongzhen said before, Zheng Zhilong would definitely be very conflicted.He managed to defeat most of his opponents, and when he was about to collect protection fees at sea, the imperial court wanted to lift the sea ban. Isn't this stealing food from him.

But now he has received an extra reward, and his son has also entered the eyes of the emperor. He will have a bright future in the future. After half his life's career, under the leadership of the emperor, he will reach an unprecedented height, benefiting all his acquaintances and brothers.Moreover, the emperor has made it clear that the imperial court is short of money, and it is imperative to increase income and reduce expenditure. No matter who obstructs this matter, they will surely bear the thunderous wrath of the imperial court and the emperor!

As he said to Zheng Zhibao before, although he can dominate the sea for a while, he mainly depends on the government to have such an advantage.Under such circumstances, he watched the emperor staring at him with awe in his heart, not daring to be negligent, and quickly replied: "Your Majesty only has an order, and the general must obey it, no matter what!"

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said with a smile on his face: "Since that's the case, I feel very relieved. By the way, does Qing's brother Zheng Zhiwan like to listen to gossip? Let me tell you, it's better for a man to aim everywhere." , what does Zheng Qing think?"

Although the emperor was talking with a smile, as if talking about a joke, Zheng Zhilong heard the words, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

One must know that Zheng Zhiwan just arrived in the capital yesterday, and just started to make a little movement, the emperor could know that this... this...

Zheng Zhilong didn't dare to imagine, fortunately he didn't do anything, otherwise, with the means of the emperor, he must know everything.Faintly, he suddenly had a feeling that the emperor said so much to himself because he was worried that he would have two minds and would hinder the opening of the sea ban.That's why I said so many words to persuade myself, if I don't obey, I will definitely destroy myself.The power in the hands of the emperor is so great that I can hardly imagine it!
Thinking of this, Zheng Zhilong immediately bowed and said: "Your Majesty's lesson is that the final general must treat him as a good student, and when he leaves the capital, he must be taken back to be a good student and do some serious business!"

Emperor Chongzhen could feel that Zheng Zhilong had no intention of resisting under his combined kindness and power.Of course, if he sees any loopholes that can be exploited in the process of implementing national policies in the future, maybe he will still exploit them.But as long as he doesn't deliberately object, it's fine.Otherwise, it would be easy to kill Zheng Zhilong, but his consent and support are still inseparable to quickly break the sea ban.

Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen nodded, continued to smile and said: "I know that our Ming warships are now a little behind compared to Xiyi, at least not as fast as their warships. In the future, Ming Dynasty If the sea ban is lifted, there is a high possibility of using troops in Nanyang, and when fighting for supremacy in the sea, the issue of ships must be resolved!"

Seeing Zheng Zhilong's surprised face and looking up at himself in a daze, Emperor Chongzhen knew that this topic was very attractive to Zheng Zhilong, so he continued: "So I invented a boat that can be automatic without wind and without manpower. , sailing against the wind, as usual. Further down, the ships are no longer made of wood, but iron-clad warships. I already have ideas in my heart for these things. At present, I have ordered someone to develop them. It is estimated that it will not be five years , the key parts can be made. This kind of warship, I call it a steam warship, what does Zheng Qing think of the name?"

Zheng Zhilong's mouth was already wide open when he heard it. If it was before, he wouldn't believe it at all.But this trip to the capital, he saw too many new things, and knew that these things were all made by the emperor.So at this time when the emperor said it, he was skeptical, and even had a desire in his heart that what the emperor said would come true!
As the emperor said, at present, Xiyi's ships are faster and more powerful than Daming's.If he didn't rely on the advantage in the number of warships, if he didn't rely on the advantage of fighting in the local area, then he couldn't beat Xiyi at all.But if there is such a battleship as the emperor said, hehe, those from Xiyi are really not enough to look at!

Thinking of this, Zheng Zhilong echoed respectfully: "Your Majesty's name must be very good!"

Emperor Chongzhen nodded after hearing this, and felt that it was almost done, so he picked up an imperial decree from the imperial case and said: "I have prepared the imperial decree, and it will be issued to the world soon, and He Qiaoyuan will be appointed as the left servant of the household department and the Zuo Duyu." Shi, who sits in Fujian, the governor of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Guangdong, is dedicated to opening the sea. I know the amount of sea tax, so that the treasury can be filled as soon as possible, so that the court can have money to do things. Zheng Qing must do his best to assist Governor He. !"

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