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Chapter 543

Chapter 293

The couple Yinfeng and Shujia seem to be struggling with some nasty obstacles on the road to their seemingly promising aspirations throughout their lives.Those beautiful prospects are so good, it is worth spending a lifetime looking forward to meeting them.However, on the way to the castle of every beautiful princess, there is always an evil dragon as an additional obstacle, preventing you from taking advantage of the princess.Sometimes, there are more than one dragon.

This time is no exception.Want to solve the way out problem?Okay, let's give the courtiers an explanation first.

Compared with Yinfeng, Shujia's pressure is much less and she doesn't have to face the courtiers directly.In many cases, the monarch's thoughts are completely opposite to those of the courtiers. In this, it is not necessarily who is right and who is wrong, but the positions are different.Similarly, due to their different positions, it is difficult for them to understand each other.

Yinfeng knew that these people had no bad intentions, but he had to think that they were short-sighted.The ministers felt that Yinfeng was still a competent emperor, but they couldn't help but feel that he was very happy.

From the point of view of the courtiers, one thing more is worse than one thing less. It's not like the emperor is ignorant of the state of the country. Not to mention the lack of food and clothing, there are many loopholes. It's too late for everyone to try to make up for it, and you're making trouble again!
From Yinreng's point of view, just when you are about to find a way out, you are still standing still, not seeking merits but seeking no faults, you really have no vision!

In two clicks, a heated debate was launched around Nian Gengyao's issue.

The courtiers still pay attention to their wording in court, and they almost compare themselves with Emperor Sui Yang in private.Emperor Sui Yang conquered a useless Goryeo and ruined the great country.For most ministers, the place in Luzon was really "thrown to Java".What is the use of it? !
As for Nian Gengyao's claim that the area is rich in products, or that the court is needed to uphold justice, many people were moved by the latter reason, but thinking about the current national conditions, they restrained this idea.Instead, he said: "Nian Gengyao's strong words are justified, just to cover up his mistakes and impose sophistry." He insisted that Nian Gengyao was using the banner of righteousness to excuse himself.

Yinfeng has one head and two big ones, and the emperor's dictatorship works most of the time, but he has to pay attention to some methods.He can go to war with scholars all over the world, but he can't be too cruel to the officials who work for him.

Every day, Shujia listened to Yinfeng repeating the remarks of the courtiers, but she refuted them in front of her. The main reason was that the language of the refutation was almost abusive. Saying it in the court would damage the image of the emperor and chill the hearts of the ministers. It was uncomfortable to scold, so I had no choice but to lie behind my wife's back and speak ill of others.Alas, the emperor can be regarded as a good emperor for this sake.

"What do you say, 'If you seek profit from a thousand miles, you will be a general!' What I lack now is this 'profit'!" This is another argument Yinreng received today.It's not good to complain casually in Qianqing Palace, so I ran to Kunning Palace to mutter.He muttered twice, and then said: "If it's really a benefit for thousands of years, the general will die."

Uh, this kind of Hong Guoguo's interest calculation and the idea of ​​not treating ministers as dry food really can't be said in the court, and absolutely can't reveal a word.It would be a catastrophe if he said it, and he would not even think about securing his seat.There are many things that you can think about and do, but you must never say them.

Even if it is done and constitutes an established fact, it is better to find another set of justification.Shujia silently remembered it in her heart.

Many people hoped to get Nian Gengyao back, not to mention dismissal and investigation, at least it would have to be refrigerated for a period of time.But Yinfeng was unwilling. It seems that the appointment and dismissal of such governors is too high, that is, the emperor has this right. Even the officials have only the power to argue and have no decision-making power.

Yinfeng played a side-ball, arguing with the courtiers on the surface, and secretly issued an order to Nian Gengyao.For you, I got into a fight with those people, you have to fight for me!
For Yinreng, it is true that Nanyang has a bright future, and it is indeed far overseas.If it works, there will be great benefits, if it doesn't work, it won't have any bad impact on the local area, will it?As long as Nian Gengyao manages Guangdong and Guangxi well, the outside world will be left to his own devices.Sprinkle the net in general, try your luck.

Hearing what Yinfeng said, Shujia also knew that he could only do this at the moment.It's not that he is indifferent, but he has to consider the truth. There are many voices of opposition, many of whom are his capable officers, so he can't help but make a compromise on the surface.In my heart, I'm afraid I'm not as firm as I was at first.

It is said that people have no long-term worries, but they must have near-term worries. However, the ancients also said that if you don’t sweep a house, how can you sweep the world.Far and near always influence each other and complement each other, neither of which can be easily ignored.

Shujia thought for a while, and said: "It is also very good to let Nian Gengyao do things cheaply. He is the governor, and he has the responsibility to appease the people in the country. Not to mention the red-haired robbery, there are also pirates along the coast. Prepare for war." It's also common sense."

Both the emperor and the empress do not want to confront the courtiers head-on and beat them down. Who is responsible for the various new policies that are going on?They took a roundabout way, arguing with people in the capital, while doing work in Guangdong.

The abacus was well calculated, and Nian Gengyao also managed very well in Nanyang. He actually circled a large area there and dedicated it to the emperor. It is said that these large plantations have yielded a lot.Naturally, he was reprimanded by the courtiers.Yinfeng was also criticized incidentally, Emperor, you can't talk to Nian Gengyao just because you took advantage of him.It's too cheap for you to do this.

The courtiers just talked about it like this, after all, the benefits are visible.Nian Gengyao ordered Luzon's rice to be shipped back to the country except for rations. This move was indeed very beautiful.He also appointed several Chinese there to manage local affairs on his behalf.Governor Nian drove Hongmao away, but it was impossible for him to manage the town himself, and no one was willing to stay there permanently.

I thought everything would pass smoothly like this, but I didn't expect him to encounter new troubles.

For many things, the central government has opinions and support, but it still depends on the execution ability of the people below.Nian Gengyao is undoubtedly a person with great execution ability. Although he has various shortcomings in his personality, his ability has been fully utilized under the protection of his superiors.

Just talking about the "surprise attack" in this battle is quite remarkable.Enduring for several years is not something ordinary people can do.Nian Gengyao was able to stand still, watching Hongmao quietly pull people away from his territory, suppressing all the news, and only focused on expanding the army and preparing for war.

The governor has an armed force directly under him, but the number is not particularly large, and the combat effectiveness may not be reliable, and most of them are the army.Under such harsh conditions, he was able to form a team of sailors, and his performance was a testament to his ability.

Nian Gengyao fought a good battle with his heart and mind, and he didn't pay attention to the gossip in the court.As a Jinshi, many of his contemporaries and teachers wrote letters one after another, asking him to restrain himself and pay attention to his influence.Among them, there are many people who speak earnestly and sincerely, but he ignores them with a smile.His father, elder brother, and son also wrote him many letters. After reading the letters from his father and elder brother, he replied that I understand, but I have to take responsibility for eating the king's fortune and worrying about the king's worries.After opening the son's letter, he rolled up his sleeves and replied, scolding his son bloody!

Nian Gengyao was in high spirits, and he still had the emperor's secret decree in his hand, so how could he just listen to other people's words?

He is really proud of himself!
One of the reasons why the courtiers opposed his capture of Luzon was that it was too far away and inconvenient to manage.The Ming Dynasty also raised troops to this place, but in the end they couldn't control it.

If the courtiers had a globe and a measuring tape in their hands, they could measure whether it was closer to this place from China or from Europe.

At this time, the Suez Canal has not yet opened, and the nearest route to get here is to go around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, pass through the Indian Ocean, and pass through Singapore. The journey is far away, definitely much farther than Guangzhou and Qiongzhou!

The influence of Europeans in Asia has not fully expanded at this time. For example, in India, many countries have only established trading bases, and the number of colonists in Asia is not large enough.The weapons of the Europeans are more advanced than those of many natives. It is really possible to conquer people with a few cannons at the door.Therefore, the number of Europeans coming to Asia is not large.

In the hearts of the colonists, there is no need for so many people. With their military strength, these people are enough to control the situation.They have also adopted methods such as using the aborigines to govern the aborigines and provoking conflicts between different aborigines to strengthen control, and it has been very smooth.

For the Dutch East India Company, the two biggest losses so far are in Japan and in China.In Japan, if you offend others, the Japanese simply shut themselves off.In China, Taiwan was recovered by Zheng Chenggong.

That's all.The Dutch are reassuring.

It's too early to worry!

Nian Gengyao had a lot of resources at hand, and not many could be used for expeditions, but compared with the Dutch who stayed behind, he still had an advantage.He is sneak attack again.For some sloppy Chinese businessmen, they promise to make a lot of money. This profit is not in money, but in reputation.Admitting that you are still a Chinese citizen is an extraordinary temptation for those who have left their hometown.

It can be said that Nian Gengyao did not rely entirely on strength to win.

After he won, the Dutchman was not stupid, and those who escaped his life hurried away.I mentioned the long voyage earlier. If there is bad weather again, it will be considered good luck to be able to return to Europe within a few months. Those who are less lucky will just fall into the sea and feed the fish.

After all, he returned to his home country and reported the bad news.There was an uproar within the Dutch East India Company!Most of the shareholders of the East India Company don't know about Asia. What they know about Asia is that there are luxury goods there, and that land is currently related to their 20.00% profit.

Don't miss this place!
In Europe, the rise of the United Kingdom has already made the Netherlands feel threatened, and the British East India Company is also developing rapidly. If the Netherlands loses power for a while, it is likely to be taken advantage of by the United Kingdom. Not to mention losing Asia, it may be taken by the United Kingdom all over the world. Suppressed.Everyone knows that the British love to play tricks, if they don't take advantage of others, they are not British. MD!The Spanish Armada died on their sneak attack.

Things became simpler. It was not a question of whether to recover the blood debt, but a question of keeping one-fifth of the family's profits.What is going to be discussed now is just how to prepare.There is no need to even report to the government. The Dutch East India Company has government shares and has been authorized to declare war on behalf of the country.

It is not easy to prepare for a war. Even the East India Company with strong financial resources needs a certain amount of time, not only to purchase arms, but also to prepare personnel.Then, there is the long voyage.By the time their people arrived at the former colony, a year had passed.

At this time, Nian Gengyao thought that the Dutchman had been completely killed by him.

War came without warning.

When the two countries are at war, there is always an excuse, even if it is a war of aggression.The Dutch made a sneak attack while sending out a letter of challenge.

After receiving the letter of challenge, Nian Gengyao also felt a little panicked.Since it was a letter of credence, he was not qualified to open it to read, so he could only send someone to "escort" the Dutch envoy all the way to Beijing.

It's not a crime to start a frontier quarrel without permission, and it doesn't matter if someone comes to your door and complains, as long as you have enough achievements to offset it, and bring enough benefits to the court.The problem is, people are slapping me in the face.Roll up your sleeves and come to fight with you. In the eyes of the court, although they are not good people, you are also a culprit.

Thinking of the bullets before, even though Nian Gengyao was determined, he didn't sleep well for several days.

What Nian Gengyao didn't expect was that God sent him a helper, and this helper was the East India Company himself.

The East India Company has an extreme sense of superiority and pride. It thinks that the local aborigines are barbarians. They feel that giving an official document is already putting the other party on an equal footing. They are already gentlemen.According to their practice, the rhetoric of this letter is quite beautiful.

The content is not beautiful at all!
First, they accused China of all the faults (well, this, the truth is that everyone is not authentic enough), and then put forward their own demands, nothing more than punishing the murderer, asking for trade and various preferential treatment... What's more, asking China to recognize Their rule over Luzon.

It's my life!
If it was just asking for the withdrawal of the troops and the execution of Nian Gengyao, there was probably still room for bargaining on this matter. If it was added to allow trade, it would not be impossible to negotiate.Never, never, mentioned a very sensitive issue of the imperial court.

Although that place is not very useful, it is our vassal in name anyway, the one that has not paid tribute for many years, but it is also ours!
Nian Gengyao should do it, these Dutchmen are not good birds!So-and-so in the year, go and make meritorious deeds!
When Shujia heard the news, she was preparing a dowry for her daughter.Wu Yunzhu is already a big girl, and she has been married for two years. Who she will marry is still to be determined.It's not that she can't get married, but that she's already dazzled.Everyone is afraid of losing their daughter.

The news was brought by Yinfeng himself: "The small country of Cuoer dares, dares..." The old man was very angry.

He asked the missionaries and checked the maps they brought. The land area of ​​the Netherlands is not as large as that of China.In terms of wealth, the two countries are also far apart.The officials of the imperial court are not very opposed to teaching such an arrogant country a little bit, and a large part of the reason is... this country is too small!

"Huh?" Shujia was dumbfounded.The Anglo-French coalition forces disappeared, changed to the Dutch?
What surprised her even more was that even though the army was still not rotten, there was still a young demon king in charge, and it didn't take advantage of it in the future!The well-prepared East India Company showed its strength, and Nian Gengyao's navy could only retreat to a corner, but could not defeat the opponent.

Right now... the industrial revolution hasn't started yet, has it?I clearly remember that the end of the Industrial Revolution coincided with the beginning of the first Opium War.Dozens or hundreds of years earlier?Can't beat this? !
What surprised her even more was yet to come: the country that was supposed to start the Opium War was also involved, and they... actually said they were on the court's side.

It's evil!
(End of this chapter)