Li Yunze had heard of the name Zheng He, the eunuch of the Three Treasures, when he was in school.
This is a real hero, the king who created the Ming Dynasty's great voyage.
Zheng He's original surname was Ma. Because of his meritorious service in the Jingnan Campaign, Zhu Di gave him the surname Zheng.
After he entered the palace in response to the imperial edict, Li Yunze gave him considerable courtesy.
Not only was he greeted personally when he went out, but he was also given tea as soon as he entered the royal study.
Seeing that the previously removed sand table was brought back, Zheng He also smiled.
"Zheng Banban." Li Yunze greeted him to the sand table and pointed to a certain port. "This is the Ming Dynasty. After your fleet goes to sea, follow this route all the way south...past the Lion Kingdom...to here is All the wood and bones are tied up, right?"
"Yes." Zheng He looked at the map on the sand table carefully and was surprised by how detailed the sand table was. There were even many places he had never seen or been to.
"You go there again this time." Li Yunze's hand pointed to Mugudusu, the area around Mogadishu, pointing northward, "Go all the way north from here, cross this strait and enter the Red Sea..."
"Red Sea?"
"Yes, I heard that there are a lot of red algae in the sea here. It looks like the entire sea has turned red."
Li Yunze explained, but he kept drawing lines upwards with his hands, "Ignore the deserts on both sides of the strait, go all the way north to here."
His finger pointed at a very narrow place on the sand table with the sea above and below.
Zheng He was puzzled by this. "Judging from the distance, it's not too far from Muguduzhu. We should be able to drive past it. But what are we going to do there?"
"Open the canal."
Li Yunze said seriously, "Gather the locals, no matter what method you use to gather them, you must gather enough people to open the canal that connects the two seas. You must also build a city there and station troops and horses."
"This way." Li Yunze pressed his finger on the westernmost edge of the sand table. "This is a large plain with a large river flowing through it. It is very rich. It can not only provide enough food and water, but also sufficient manpower support. "
"What you have to do is occupy this place, then build a city and dig a canal."
Zheng He wanted to know why he had to go to a remote rural area thousands of miles away to occupy land, but since it was the emperor's order, he had no choice but to obey it without any surprise.
"Of course there is a reason for occupying this place."
Li Yunze took the initiative to explain to him, "This sea in the north is the inland sea where the Qin Dynasty in Western Taipei is mentioned in ancient books. The rest of the way along your way are truly backcountry. Although there are good things, they cannot form large-scale trade." .”
Zheng He's fleet headed to the South Ocean and the West Ocean.
There are countless countries of various sizes along the way, and all kinds of specialties are naturally available.
But most of these specialties are spices, gems, precious wood, emerald agate, seafood and other materials.
It is certain that you can make money by doing business and transporting it back. Otherwise, the civil servants would not be jealous and would burn the treasure ship blueprints.
Speaking of this, Li Yunze had done something before, which was to arrange Liu Renzhai, the father of Liu Daxia who had been a bastard for generations, to be included in the list of Yang Rong and others' accomplices.
This is not even leaving the chance of being born to that bastard.
This kind of business cannot be done for a long time, it can only be done once in a while.
After all, consumption capacity is limited, and those who can consume these things must not be ordinary people.
What's more important is that all the countries in the South and West are basically poor, and there are even countries of savages.
Daming silk, tea, porcelain, etc. cannot be sold at all.
"This side of the sea." Li Yunze pointed with his fingers, "There are many countries, and they are extremely wealthy. Our goods can be sold to them to make money and do business."
Doing business is only one aspect, the more important aspect is the military aspect.
It's just that it's too early and unnecessary to say this now.
Zheng He carefully inspected the sand table, used tools to measure the distance, and mentally calculated the time and distance.
Finally, he stood up and saluted Li Yunze, "Your Majesty, I accept your order. It's just that we are going thousands of miles away. I don't know how many unexpected things will happen during the journey. The preliminary preparations must be detailed and the cost is huge."
"There is no need to worry about this."
Li Yunze immediately said with emotion, "We are looking for those who are willing to move their families there, and we will provide subsidies and arrange for local land and housing. To build a new sea-going ship, a large one will be built. All kinds of logistical supplies will be given priority, and we will need to People need to give things to others. I have decided to issue another issue of Tuohai National Bonds specifically to support you."
Zheng He was greatly moved and saluted repeatedly, "I must occupy this place for Your Majesty and build this canal for Your Majesty!"
"Um."
Li Yunze stepped forward and helped him up. "This is a long project, and the fleet may have to make several trips. Before the canal is completed, you must occupy the foothold, and the support from the court will not stop. Between the two seas The distance is not too far, so we can start business first.”
"As for the canal after it is built, let's call it Suez... If not, let's call it Zhenxi Canal!"
"My lord, take your orders!"
Zheng He, who was full of energy, went to work on his overseas trip. It was estimated that this trip would take at least two or three years to take place.
Because of its large scale, it was much larger than the previous six voyages to the West.
Li Yunze will also provide him with huge technical support, such as various navigation tools, long-range radio communications, etc.
After finishing this matter, Li Yunze called for Yu Qian.
"Your Majesty, this is the three-part method."
After Yu Qian read what Li Yunze had given him, he immediately knew what it was talking about.
"I know it's the Sanshe method." Li Yunze pointed at him, "I want to repeat this method."
The so-called Sanshe method was originally one of the projects of Wang Anshi's reform.
It is to replace the imperial examination with school education, which is an earth-shaking change.
Cai Jing's Sanshe Law was improved, and the Sanshe Law, which was originally limited to Taixue, was extended to state capitals.
Li Yunze has made certain changes.
The first is the county school. Scholars must first go to the county school, and then those who get excellent results in the annual examination will go to the state capital to attend school.
Later, the schools here in the state capital also selected those with excellent scores through examinations to go to Taixue.
When we get to Taixue, it is divided into three categories: outer house, inner house, and upper house.
"The superior ones are officials, the middle ones are exempted from the ceremonial examination, and the lower ones are exempted from the examination."
To put it bluntly, it is to determine one's origin and award official positions through continuous examinations, so that the imperial examinations develop in a simplified and practical direction.
It is already somewhat similar to the national examination of later generations.
Li Yunze had no interest in the poems, verses, scriptures, Mo Yi, or eight-legged essays in the imperial examination.
Most of the ministers selected through the imperial examination were incompetent.
The educational examination can provide targeted education, and its practicality is far greater than that of the imperial examination.
"Your Majesty." Yu Qian, who was frowning, began to explain the difficulty. "The eight-part imperial examination was ordered by Taizu..."
"change!"
"Your Majesty." Yu Qian sighed repeatedly, "The imperial examination will be abolished if we practice the Sanshe Dharma. Scholars all over the world will definitely make noises."
"Behead whoever makes noise. The Tartars dare not speak out if they dare to kill. Could it be that I don't dare?" Li Yunze said something that Yu Qian couldn't understand. "Now is a good time to push this matter forward."
When he said this, Yu Qian was also slightly stunned.
The civil servants of the DPRK and China suffered a heavy blow, and the case of deposing the crown prince was so widely implicated that it could even be compared with the Hu Weiyong and Lan Yu cases of the year.
This is the time when civil servants are most trembling and Li Yunze speaks his mind.
Anyone who objects at this time can be easily defeated by simply adding them to the party list.
When you say this, few people dare to oppose it at all costs.
And this Your Majesty really dares to use the knife.
"Leave this matter to you." Li Yunze directly pushed the matter onto Yu Qian's head. "Arrange it as quickly as possible. Who dares to object to direct handling!"
Ming Dynasty was too generous to scholars.
Wherever they were like the Tartars, those who opposed this or that were all killed with one blow, and no one objected anymore.
The scholars of the Ming Dynasty even went so far as to make up the nonsense of saying that a scholar does not have to pay taxes, and can also cover other people's properties without paying taxes.
Li Yunze has long disliked them and will never be merciful when given the opportunity.
After arranging the matter, Li Yunze summoned Fan Zhong.
The young Fan Zhong has been serving as the guard general, Zhu Di's commander of the imperial army.
After Zhu Di's death, he followed Li Yunze and always showed loyalty.
Li Yunze also knew that he was loyal, because in history, he shouted in Tumubao, 'I will get rid of this thief for the world! 'It was Fan Zhong who killed the eunuch Wang Zhen with a hammer. biquge.biz
In the end, he called the God of War to cover his escape, but he refused to retreat and was shot to death by random arrows.
For such a loyal person, Li Yunze would naturally put him to great use.
"I want to send troops."
As soon as he took office, Li Yunze was busy fighting, and he had exactly the same personality as Zhu Di.
Fan Zhongxin, who saluted, said, "If you send out troops, I will follow. What do you mean by telling me?" '
"But there are many things going on inside and outside the court, and I can't go there in person for the time being. But this matter is unfair, and I can't calm down!"
Now Fan Zhong finally understood. He was overjoyed and saluted again, "I am willing to share your worries for Your Majesty!"
"good."
Li Yunze raised his hand and slapped it on the imperial case. He held his head high and said, "Please ask Fan Qing's family to forgive me for this."
Seeing the battle achievements waving to him from the front, Fan Zhong was a little trembling when he spoke, "May I ask Your Majesty, where do you want to fight?"
"Slave Gandusi." Li Yunze sneered in response, "You lead your elite soldiers and horses over there, plow the courtyard and sweep the caves, and completely wipe out the Tatar Jurchens there!"
Although he didn't understand why Li Yunze hated the Tatar Jurchen so much, there was no need for Fan Zhong to understand.
He kowtowed vigorously, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will plow the court and sweep the holes and clean them thoroughly!"
Li Yunze, who had arranged many things in succession, could finally take a break.
After all, this era is not as urgent as the late Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was at the peak of its national power. As long as you put your mind to it, there is basically nothing that cannot be done.
Whether it is the Tatar Wala or the Tatar Jurchen who has not yet become popular at this time.
Or the countries in Thailand and the West cannot pose any threat.
Unless he is possessed by the God of War.
When he thought of this, Li Yunze, who was about to enter Sun Guifei's palace, subconsciously stopped.
I reached out and touched the rubber-made medical supplies, and then I felt relieved to go inside.
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