Ming Dynasty: Tanks blocked the door and you said to me, "Long live Ming Dynasty"

As the demand for manpower increases, wages will rise.

If more material resources are needed, prices will rise.

It is no exaggeration to say that real estate alone can influence the economic direction of a country!

And now!

Maritime merchants can also have a huge impact on the Ming Dynasty’s economy!

But he already had plans for all this in his mind.

The corners of his mouth curled up in a slight smile.

"Zhu Aiqing!"

"Do you really think that if I ban the sea, those tax evaders will stay at home?"

Zhu Yifeng shook his head: "I have never thought of this!"

"It's just that I'm worried......"

Zhu Youxiao reached out and patted him on the shoulder twice.

"You don't need to worry. There are some things that I cannot say now, but I can guarantee that the people who make their living by sea will not be greatly affected."

After saying that, he turned and looked at Zheng Zhilong.

"Go!"

"Regarding the establishment of the government office, I will ask the Ministry of Works to send someone over. You don't need to worry."

"Also, most of your brothers are unruly and undisciplined. I will send a few of them to go back with you. If there are things that you are not comfortable saying, you can let them say them."

Zheng Zhilong bowed quickly.

"Sir, obey the order!"

That afternoon, he left Zhangzhou by boat, traveling with him were nine other Xuanwu Lang except Youtong.

There is no way, Zhu Youxiao likes this Yutong more and more now, she is so smart!

The next morning.

The city gates of Zhangzhou City were opened early in the morning. Outside the city gates, under a row of makeshift sheds, delicious seafood porridge was being cooked.

That’s right, it’s seafood porridge!

Seafood is very common along the coast of Zhangzhou.

The seafood, which we can only taste but not fill our stomachs on weekdays, immediately increases its taste several times after being added to the porridge.

Zhu Youxiao stood under the porridge stall, holding a large bowl in his hand and sipping from the edge of the bowl in circles.

Concubine Cheng and Concubine Rong, who had been forgotten by him in Yuegang, were brought in at this time. With the help of Qinglian and Gu Hengbo, they stood behind the big pot of porridge and stirred with a spoon.

The porridge is not too thick, and it is far from the standard of not falling over when chopsticks are inserted into it, but this is what Zhu Youxiao did on purpose. Add more water and it will make you full!

The common people in the city gathered early, and people from the villages outside the city also rushed over after hearing the news. They lined up in long queues under the supervision of the Embroidered Uniform Guards.

When the people saw the porridge in Zhu Youxiao's bowl, their eyes all became red.

The emperor was actually drinking the same porridge as them!

Although I knew that this might be a deliberate act for them to see, I still felt very happy about it.

What they didn’t know was that Zhu Youxiao didn’t think so.

Nima!

This seafood porridge, if it were in later times, a bowl would cost at least dozens of dollars!

Good stuff...

He used chopsticks to scrape out a piece of plump abalone from the bottom of the bowl and stuffed it into his mouth in the blink of an eye.

Wu Guoshi has been captured, and the Jinyiwei are also tracking down the whereabouts of the rest of the relief grain. He finally had some free time and was drinking porridge when an idea suddenly popped into his mind.

The ocean of this era is full of treasures!

At that time, due to the limitations of their boats, fishermen could only catch a few fish and shrimps near the coast. In addition, due to the rampant piracy, the fishing industry was greatly restricted.

There were schools of sea fish, crabs bigger than washbasins, and especially the tuna that were as fat as pigs!

It has to be bluefin...

Suck!

Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but drool!

Some people who were nearby were drinking porridge when they accidentally saw this scene and immediately their eyes widened.

"Look, His Majesty is drooling when he eats this kind of porridge. What kind of life is he leading in the palace?"

"I guess at most it's just rice porridge. I heard the capital is far from the sea!"

"At most add a salted duck egg!"

"That's right. When His Majesty was eating the abalone just now, he seemed to be afraid that someone would snatch it from him!"

"........."

"He rests with the people, eats with the people. This is a sage king, a sage king of all ages!"

An old man couldn't help but sigh, but when he saw Zhu Youxiao turning around to get a second bowl, he quickly finished the porridge in his bowl and poked his grandson with his hand.

"Hurry up, finish drinking and then go get another bowl. If you go too late, His Majesty will have finished it all!"

Chapter 136: What’s your business about the lives of the people in southern Fujian?

Just when Zhu Youxiao personally led people to distribute porridge, a Guang ship sailed out of Yuegang against the wind.

Zheng Zhilong stood on the top of the city wall, wearing the official uniform that Zhu Youxiao had prepared for him when he went south, his eyes full of determination.

Behind him were the five Xuanwu Lang.

They set out early in the morning and sailed until dark before reaching the Penghu Islands.

"Uncle, there is a boat ahead!"

A Xuanwu Lang accidentally discovered a dozen small boats ahead and hurriedly reported it to Zheng Zhilong.

Zheng Zhilong just took a casual look and asked the boatman to raise the flag.

It was a large flag with a white background, a blue border, and the word Zheng embroidered on it.

When the small boats in front saw the flag, they immediately split into two teams.

One team came over here, and the other team headed towards Penghu Island.

When they got closer, someone on one of the small boats shouted loudly.

"But big brother is back?"

Zheng Zhilong smiled and waved to the man.

"Zhihu, is everything okay on the island?"

The person who came was his second brother Zheng Zhihu.

After the two brothers chatted casually for a few words, the Guang ship, under the escort of a small boat led by Zheng Zhihu, sailed into Penghu Island and landed at Longmen Port.

This place is only a hundred miles away from Taiwan, and the Eighteen Zhis under Zheng Zhilong spend most of their time repairing here.

Today, the Netherlands occupies southern Taiwan and has built Fort Zeelandia and Fort Chihkan there.

The northern part of Taiwan was also occupied by Spain, including Keelung, Tamsui and other places.

The people who were relocated by Zheng Zhilong from southern Fujian lived together with the local indigenous people in Taichung.

The other leaders of Shibazhi have heard the news and rushed over.

As soon as Zheng Zhilong got off the boat, Zheng Zhihu pointed at his official uniform in astonishment.

"Brother, what are you doing......?"

Zheng Zhilong smiled, patted him on the shoulder twice, then looked at Zheng Zhibao, Zheng Zhifeng and others who were walking towards them.

"It's a long story. Let the brothers prepare a banquet and we can talk while drinking tonight!"

Zheng Zhihu nodded, pulled a confidant over from the side, and explained the matter to him.

In a blink of an eye, the other leaders of the Eighteen Zhi came forward and bowed to Zheng Zhilong in unison.

"We welcome the return of the leader!"

Zheng Zhilong waved his hand casually, exchanged a few words with them, and then entered the city under the protection of everyone.

The five Xuanwu Lang following behind him couldn't help but grin.

The Earl of Nanhai is so arrogant!

The momentum of the scene just now made him feel like the legendary leader of the martial arts world, so awesome!

In the evening, in Penghu City, countless strong men gathered around Niangma Palace.

The table was filled with seafood, including all kinds of fish, turtles, shrimps and crabs. Fortunately, Zhu Youxiao did not come along, otherwise he would have drooled again.

After everyone was seated, Zheng Zhilong stood up and looked at them with a smile.

"Brothers!"

"Zheng has a big event here, and I need to inform everyone!"

As he spoke, he took out the three volumes of imperial edicts from his arms and spoke aloud.

"Zheng is a humble man, but he is highly regarded by the imperial court. This time when I return, I will be granted the title of Earl of Nanhai, the title of Admiral of the Nanhai Navy, General Zhenhai, and Prince Taibao. I will also be granted the title of Yitong Sansi (Three Officials) and will be granted the title of Yitong Sansi (Three Officials)."

"From now on, Shibazhi will be the navy of the South China Sea of ​​Ming Dynasty!"

"Zhibao, Zhifeng, and Zhiwan are the thousand households of the Taiwan Guard!"

"Li Guozhu, Yang Tiansheng, Chen Zhongji, Shi Daxuan, Hong Xu, Gan Hui, Yang Liu, Yang Qi, Zhong Bin, Li Kuiqi, He Bin, Guo Huaiyi!"

"You are all the centurions of the Taiwan Guards!"

"From now on, I will guard the sea borders for the Ming Dynasty, and my wife and son will be honored in the near future!"

"what?!"

When he said this, everyone was stunned.

The first person to stand up was Li Dan's son Li Guozhu, who frowned and asked.

"Alliance leader, is this true?"

Zheng Zhilong nodded: "It is absolutely true, these three imperial edicts are the proof!"

"Although we travel across the sea, we have no name or status."

"In the eyes of the coastal guards, we are the most vicious pirates!"

"Now that we have a title, we can roam freely in the seas of the Ming Dynasty. No matter what we do, the righteousness of the court is behind us!"

"Isn't this a good thing?"

Li Guozhu shook his head and denied it: "Alliance leader, although that is true, once you accept this reward, you will be under the command of the imperial court in the future!"

"In the Water Margin, what happened to the 108 heroes in the end? Doesn't the leader know?"

"shut up!"

Upon hearing this, a Xuanwu Lang next to Zheng Zhilong stood up and pointed at Li Guozhu.

"Stop talking nonsense. The emperor today is wise and compassionate to the people. He is committed to reviving the Ming Dynasty. How can he be compared to the foolish Zhao Ji?"

His shrill voice made it clear that he was a eunuch.

Li Guozhu already had a grudge against Zheng Zhilong for accepting the amnesty, and now when he saw that there was actually a eunuch following him, he immediately became angry.

"How dare you! Who are you? You are not allowed to interrupt me here!"

"Kunisuke..."

Zheng Zhilong wanted to stand up and explain, but was stopped by Zheng Zhihu.

The Xuanwu man did not show any fear under such circumstances. He bowed towards the northeast and smiled at Li Guozhu.