The Head of the Ming Dynasty Spared His Life

"Fart!" The other person sneered, "What do you know, Wang Ermazi? North Korea is so poor and cold. After colonization, they let you eat kimchi all day long, so the devil is going! Of course, go to Luzon. It's worse than Guangdong." It’s warm and productive, and the aborigines there are all foolish and poor, but they’re surprisingly lazy. My second uncle is there, and the Chinese are the richest.”

"If you want me to say, it's still colonizing the Americas!" An idler with a crooked mouth smiled and said, "Mountains of gold and silver, let some Indians be slaves and mine them!"

"In Yan Ge's old book, they are called Indians!" Wang Ermazi scolded: "I haven't even figured out the basics, what are you messing with? I said that we will colonize North Korea and the Northeast! Outer Xing'an Mountains, Kuye Island! Follow the Bering Strait and enter America! The fastest!"

In this ordinary teahouse, a few idlers fought over the Ming Dynasty's colonial road map, and finally rose from a literary fight to a martial fight.

Dr. Cha was sweating anxiously. He tried to persuade one and the other, but he couldn't persuade him and cursed: "You guys really don't care about salty carrots! What are you meddling with the affairs of the court adults?"

This was already the fourth fight that broke out in three days.It's all because of Yan Ge's old [Sea Power Theory], which made these ordinary idlers chatting and farting, worrying about the imperial court's colonial plan all day long.

But this is not the case.

In the bathhouse, the shopkeeper Qian, the shopkeeper of the pawn shop, and another owner were also spitting and arguing wildly.

It's just that they are more pragmatic than the citizens, discussing how to make a fortune from the colonization and make a lot of money.

"There is nothing more lucrative than the plantations in Luzon!" Shopkeeper Qian said with his arms akimbo, lashing out at Fang Qiu like a great man: "The area of ​​Luzon is three times larger than that of Zhejiang. The climate is just right for planting sugar and mulberry trees. In Luzon, with Those local people boil sugar, raise silkworms, weave textiles, and export them to Westerners, and they must make a lot of money!"

His eyes are full of money, but it's a pity that he is naked, like a fat pig, and his momentum is slightly inferior.

"Fart!" The shopkeeper of the pawnshop scolded not to be outdone, "Those local people are all slackers reincarnated! Not to mention they are all short like monkeys, and they only work one or two hours a day. How can they compare with the hardworking people of Ming Dynasty?" ? You use them to make a plantation, even if there is a whip, you will lose your pants!"

When Shopkeeper Qian heard this, he felt a little sluggish: "It is indeed recorded in Yan Ge's old book that these tropical locals are slackers and sleep all day long. So what should we do?"

"Serf trade!" The shopkeeper of the pawnshop smiled inscrutably: "If you want to know the details, you have to invite me to Qinhuai Tower tonight!"

"Okay!" Another businessman's eyes lit up: "Hurry up!"

The shopkeeper of the pawnshop smiled: "In Yan Ge's old book, it is also recorded that Westerners trafficked Kunlun slaves from Africa to do hard work. At that time, we will collaborate with Xu Zhi and Wang Hai to buy Kunlun slaves from Africa. They will suffer Hard work, but also without wages. Haha!"

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Chapter 333 The Prince’s Thoughts [4]

"But in my Great Ming Law, it is stipulated that slaves are prohibited." Shopkeeper Qian was dumbfounded.

The shopkeeper of the pawn shop scolded: "Nonsense! The laws of the Ming Dynasty prohibit the sale of our Ming people, but the Kunlun slaves are not the people of the Ming Dynasty! Why not plunder and oppress outsiders?"

The eyes of the shopkeepers were shining brightly, and they laughed wickedly.

In the academy, Shen Lian, Wang Xijue and Li Zhi, who had just won the debate, were also discussing fiercely how the Ming Dynasty should colonize overseas.

"Older Yan Ge is far-sighted, a hundred times more profound than ours." Shen Lian sighed: "Colonizing overseas is indeed the only way to alleviate the chronic problems of our Ming's land annexation, and let our Ming's internal conflicts be transformed into external conflicts. The reason why this debate can move His Majesty is because of Elder Yan Ge’s final statement, it’s a final statement~”

"Yes!" Wang Xijue nodded and said: "Your Majesty is the hero of the ages, how could he nod because of Yan Ge's favor? Or Yan Ge hit his core, so he had to nod."

"But although the debate on overseas colonization has been passed, it will take a long time." Li Zhi said depressedly: "Now our Ming Dynasty is still closed to the outside world, let alone colonized, and even the Department of Shipping has not yet been restored. Plus the Japanese pirates are rampant, and they are still with us. Burning, killing, and looting on the territory of China, how can we talk about colonizing overseas? This is all a problem_ah."

Several people looked at each other, deeply feeling the heavy responsibility on their shoulders and the long way to go.

The entire southeast, every class, was completely agitated by Yan Song's [Sea Power Theory].

Countless people are fiercely debating Ming's overseas colonization plan, looking forward to Ming's next move.

But in this wave of upsurge, some people are very dissatisfied.

Although Zhang Juzheng, Qin Minglei, Li Chunfang, Tang Ruji, etc. failed in the "Rise of the West" debate, the power of the conservatives was suppressed, but the conservatives will not easily bow their heads and admit defeat, let alone die down.

In Beijing, there is also a wave of discussions about "the rise of the West".However, due to the strong conservative atmosphere in the north, among the Qingliu officials from all walks of life in the capital, they mainly criticize "The Rise of the West" and have few supporters.Even if someone stands up to support [The Rise of the West], they will be quickly scolded as pigs.

Many court ministers who boasted of the way of Confucius and Mencius and Cheng Zhumen were gnashing their teeth and vowed to wait for the emperor to come back before ruthlessly refusing [The Rise of the West].

"Zhang Juzheng lost the debate, what are you doing?"

"Shame! It's a shame!"

"That time doesn't count! It was Yan Song's fault."

"When we come back, we will continue to refute Yan Song's fallacies! The way of Confucius and Mencius is the foundation of the country, how can we allow the thieves to waver?"

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Prince's mansion.

Prince Zhu Zaihou was discussing "The Rise of the West" with his master Gao Gong.

"Master, this Yan Song wrote the third book of Sea Power Theory, [The Rise of the West]. I have already read it. I don't know what you think of Yan Song and this book, Master?" Zhu Zaihou's voice was not loud, but he was quite wise. , although he is still a prince, he has already begun to take on the image of a benevolent king.

Gao Gong looked at the prince with relief, he has no son, the prince is just like his son, the two love each other like father and son, and their relationship is irreversible.

When the crown prince Zhu Zaihou was fighting for the throne with his brother King Jing, thanks to his master Gao Gong who spared no effort to fight and protect him, he was able to successfully squeeze out the one who was only one month younger than him, whose appearance and personality were more like Jiajing, and who was more favored~loved King Jing's younger brother was registered as the crown prince, so he regards Gao Gong as his greatest confidant, trusts him very much, and speaks out everything.

Gao Gong wrote carefully: "Yan Song has written two books on sea power, but he has always only introduced local customs and customs, and did not reveal his tendencies. However, in [The Rise of the West], he clearly introduced the means and methods of Western overseas colonization, and launched The great debate in Hangzhou, to convince the emperor. Its purpose is very obvious, that is, to make the Ming transition from land power to sea power."

"He advocates opening the sea. Does this coincide with Master's business and tax reform?" Zhu Zaihou frowned.

"No!" Gao Gong shook his head with a clear and dignified face, "The minister's political views are actually quite similar to those of the reformist Zhang Juzheng. Yan Song’s very radical reform! Yan Song’s methods have deviated from the teachings of Confucius, Mencius and the ancestors! No matter how eloquent he is or how nicely he speaks, it’s hard to conceal his true purpose.”

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Zhu Zaihou's eyes flashed, and his voice sank: "Master, what do you mean, Yan Song is not on the same side as us?"

"Yes!" Gao Gong shook his head and sighed: "Zhang Juzheng advocates taxation reform, and he is on the same path as us. I have the intention to draw him into His Highness's camp. I have written a letter requesting that Zhang Juzheng be transferred back to Beijing from Zhejiang to study. , one of the masters of the East Palace, to be the East Palace Horse Washer."

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Washing horses in the East Palace is an official position. Although it sounds awkward, like Bi Mawen or a groom, it actually has nothing to do with the groom. On the contrary, it is an official position from the fifth rank.It has a more powerful and high-end name.