The Ming Dynasty started with caution

The words were like thunder from the sky, shocking Liu Jian and all the officials at a loss.

A way to avoid imposing a sea ban?

The officials looked thoughtful and quickly thought about what this guy wanted to do.

Emperor Hongzhi's eyes focused on Yan Chengjin: "Let's talk about Yan Qing's family!"

"Emperor Wen ordered the eunuch Sanbao to go to the West, buy back a large amount of spices, ivory and other items, and sell silk goods. However, Emperor Wen did not impose a sea ban. Your Majesty can follow suit." Yan Chengjin bowed.

Zhu Di's trick of hiding his ears and stealing his bell is really clever.

Only the government is allowed to set fires, and the people are not allowed to light lamps. Anyone who violates this is a prohibited person.

The officials suddenly became anxious. You might as well open the sea ban and let everyone make money together!

Emperor Hongzhi had a smile on his face, which seemed to have solved his concerns: "It makes sense, let's do it like this!"

Yang Tinghe was dumbfounded.

All the officials looked confused and reacted suddenly: "Your Majesty, what is the difference between this move and the abolition of the sea ban? Since Your Majesty has made up his mind, it is better to abolish the sea ban!"

"I beg you to abolish the sea ban!"

"I second the proposal!"

All the officials were so anxious that they expressed their dissatisfaction, fearing that Emperor Hongzhi would order the imperial ships to monopolize overseas trade.

Yang Tinghe looked pale, this guy is really poisonous!

With the precedent of Emperor Wen of not imposing a sea ban and sending ships to the sea for trade, we can directly follow suit.

The ministers were forced to impose a sea ban on their own. This boy, this boy is really the most vicious person in the world!

The scene gradually got out of control. Many ministers were holding fluorene cards and kneeling on the ground. Li Dongyang's face was stiff and his mood could not be calmed down for a long time.

Xiao Jing's heart tightened and he thought to himself: "Even the sea ban was opened by Yan Chengjin. When you see him in the future, you have to avoid it."

Even the civil servants couldn't fight together, so what could he do?

Wang Shouren has benefited a lot. In today's world, the only person who can make him confused is Gao Gao.

Emperor Hongzhi took a deep breath: "Then pass on my decree and impose a sea ban!"

A loud and loud voice lingered around for a long time, hurting the eardrums of all officials.

Longqing switch has become Hongzhi switch.

Yan Chengjin breathed a sigh of relief. Although everyone can go to the sea after the sea ban, the important thing is to see who has more ships and whose ships are bigger.

Small ships can carry five thousand pieces of silk to the sea, while large ships can carry one hundred thousand pieces of silk to the sea.

And the cargo that can be carried on the return voyage is also different.

All the money has been made by Liangxiang and the imperial court, so there is no loss this time.

All the officials seemed to be in a dream, with high morale and high morale, Yan Chengjin was hurt, and they never expected that it would end like this.

At this moment, Yan Chengjin took out the fourth layer: "I beg you to build dams at the entrances of Juma River, Hongze Lake, and Baima Lake to divert water into the Grand Canal."

The water source of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal mainly comes from Weishan Lake in Shandong.

After the canal is widened, the water level in the canal will inevitably drop.

When the lake water pours into the Grand Canal, the draft of large ships can become deeper, and the river water is fast, which is conducive to sailing.

Emperor Hongzhi frowned: "How to obtain military service from outside the court? In my opinion, if you don't send troops, the monarch of the vassal country may not allow it."

For a court, the most important thing is its population.

Two hundred thousand people in the Ming Dynasty may only be the number of one county, but for the vassal state, it is a large number.

Li Dongyang said: "If your Majesty has made up his mind, I think you can send someone as an envoy to the vassal country."

Yan Chengjin nodded: "What Mr. Li said is true, North Korea and Ryukyu owe me a favor.

If there is a promise that the person will be returned within five years, it must not be difficult. All it takes is an imperial edict.

Only Annan needed an envoy. "

The imperial court treated North Korea and Ryukyu with both kindness and power. They were afraid of the Ming Dynasty's military strength and were also favored by the Ming Dynasty.

Although it hurts to exchange 200,000 people for peace, it is still barely acceptable.

But Annan had never appreciated the power of the Ming Dynasty's military force, and he had always been warlike. He would not be easy to obey the control of the Ming Dynasty.

Emperor Hongzhi glanced around the hall: "Who among you is willing to go to Annan?"

Only a fool would go there!

The barren mountains and ridges of Annan are thousands of miles away from the Ming Dynasty. Along the way, we have to pass through Shugui, the land of southern barbarians.

The ministers lowered their heads one after another, fearing that they would be selected by Emperor Hongzhi.

Outside the main hall, Zhu Houzhao was a little anxious. Lao Gao promised me to save Master Fei, but he didn't mention it at all.

He stepped up to walk into the main hall, but the little eunuch hugged his thigh tightly: "Your Highness, this is a critical moment, you can't go in!"

"Will my father send me there?"

It would be better to go to Annan. He could also take a detour to Jiangnan.

I heard a scholar from Liangxiang Library say that the most interesting place in the world is Jiangnan. He has not been to Jiangnan yet.

The gatekeeper of Fengtian Palace was frightened to death and ran over to catch Zhu Houzhao together.

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at the main hall, knowing that no one wanted to go, so he appointed one person: "Prince Director of the Ministry of Rites, please send Annan as envoy."

Wang Xian's heart trembled slightly and he bowed to receive the order.

Han Wen felt a little distressed and worried: "Just food and clothing is a huge expense, and even with ten cents of silver, I'm afraid the national treasury can't afford it."

How many rations do 800,000 people need to eat every day? And I don’t know if there is money overseas.

It's all a pie painted by Yan Chengjin. The Mankara Kingdom can actually bring back the money, but the island country still doesn't know the truth.

Yan Chengjin bowed slightly: "Your Majesty, can you summon someone to the palace?"

Emperor Hongzhi didn't know why, but he still nodded. Yan Chengjin whispered a few words to Fang Xue, and Fang Xue walked out of the hall quickly.

Not long after, a merchant was brought back from outside the main hall.

This merchant wore a long coat, gold jewelry around his neck, his beard was curled like a crescent moon, and his skin was much whiter than theirs.

He was so frightened that his face was flustered. He said in stiff Chinese: "Greetings to the respected Emperor of the Ming Dynasty!"

These foreign merchants are quite common in Liangxiang.

Emperor Hongzhi didn't understand why. All the officials were a little angry. How could such vulgar foreigners be brought to the court?

"Lord Yan, what do you want to do?!"

Yan Chengjin said calmly: "I heard from the foreign merchants that there is a yellow state in the west called Africa. There are people with great strength. There are many people who can lift three-stone boulders. One person can do the work of ten people.

They have black skin and work as long-term workers in many western countries. They only eat one meal and don't want money."

Emperor Hongzhi's eyes lit up. Don't want money?

All the officials were shocked. There is a place called Africa in the world. Are we ignorant?

The foreign merchant knelt on the ground, trembling: "Respected Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, it is absolutely true. I have hired them to pull carriages, serve as guards, and build city walls and fortresses. They can do everything."

Emperor Hongzhi was a little tempted. One person can do the work of ten people, without money, and he is extremely strong!

The ministers were suspicious, but looking at the foreign merchant, it didn't seem like he was talking nonsense.

"Where is Africa?" Emperor Hongzhi asked.

The foreign merchant thought for a while: "The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty should know Mangala. Africa is a little further west."

If it is just a little further west, it is not far.

If we can hire them to dig the Grand Canal and send them back after digging, wouldn't it be wonderful?

At this time, Yan Chengjin bowed slightly: "I recommend Yang Tinghe to go to Africa, show the grace of the court, and find Africans."

Overseas is extremely dangerous. Africa is full of man-eating beasts and the language is not understandable. This time, he should not come back.

The corners of Yang Tinghe's mouth twitched violently and his face turned pale.