Although he knew that he was telling the truth, he was forced to do so. Although the kid in front of him was young, he acted vigorously and had no regard for the clan. King Fu Zhu Changxun had already equated him with a white-eyed wolf in his heart.
Now he is just a little white-eyed wolf, but the threat cannot be underestimated. If you are not careful, you will regret it too late. In addition, the other vassal kings are all faggots, so Zhu Changxun can only choose to be conceited for the time being. Let’s talk about it later.
"What Uncle Fu Wang said is true. There are many reasons why the Ming Dynasty is in the current situation. One of them is that the territory is not large enough. If we have the Nanyang granary, why worry about the disaster in the Central Plains to provide relief? Today it is limited by the Netherlands and the Due to the threat from Spain and the two countries, our Ming Dynasty cannot expand its territory southward for the time being, but the current situation will definitely change in the future."
If the two robbers from Western Europe cannot be defeated in a naval battle, then even if they swallow Nanyang, they will be beaten and spit out in the future.
What's more, the current naval battle still relies on Zheng Laofi's fleet. The imperial fleet does not have the ability to fight at sea, and it will not be able to achieve this goal within ten years.
A standard plywood ship, that is, a Western-style Galen warship with a displacement of two to three hundred tons, is estimated to cost fifty thousand taels of silver. One hundred ships is five million taels.
The investment cost is not much, but the imperial court is in urgent need of a large number of sailors with experience in long-distance voyages and naval warfare. Even if ocean-going warships are built, they will not be able to have ocean-going combat capabilities in a short time.
In the end, we still have to rely on Zheng Laofi for help. With the current combat effectiveness of the imperial navy, we can only attack the Zheng family fleet in the waters near Qiongzhou.
Theoretically, as long as one of Annan or Luzon is occupied and a grain-producing area is taken over as one's own, the famine in the Central Plains can be greatly alleviated.
The problem is that, first, the imperial court does not have an ocean-going fleet, so the attack on Luzon relies almost entirely on Zheng Laofi. Second, the main force of the army was dragged in the main theater, either on guard or suppressing the bandits, and was unable to move south at all.
A certain prince was so depressed that he had no choice but to use the most powerful weapons of the Ming Dynasty - many vassal princes to solve the problems for the court.
Removing these "pigs" from the "pig pen" can greatly reduce the supply pressure on the court, and also play a certain degree of containment, distracting the emperor's attention.
Food still needs to be accumulated, and the bandits have to continue to be suppressed. Before these two things are solved, without the aura of victory that the other protagonists have, it will be impossible to win the braided field battle.
A certain prince estimated that if Huang Taiji launched a general mobilization of the area under his jurisdiction, the total strength of the pigtail could reach 200,000 to 250,000.
The Ming Army's mobile strength must reach more than 300,000 in order to not lose. This must be equipped with a large number of advanced weapons, otherwise they will be beaten to their knees by the opponent in field battles.
Now that military pay is available, the production of weapons and equipment is being stepped up intensively, and food needs to be saved for two years. Therefore, the current strategy of the Ming Empire is to resolutely retreat and defend, and try to avoid the effective forces being gathered and annihilated in the field.
As for whether it can survive these two years, only God knows...
"I am not strict with the clan. From now on, as long as the vassal kings agree, the vassal kings overseas can freely go to live in the fiefdoms of other vassals without asking the court for permission as long as they obtain the other party's consent in advance. Like The fiefdoms of King Lu, King Zhou, King Chong, and King Fu are close to the North Pole. In winter, you can go to the tropical fiefdoms of King Hui, King Xiang, and King Qin to escape the cold. You have to pay for your own food and lodging."
You can go south for vacation, but Zimin of the vassal state must stay in his own fiefdom, otherwise all the people will disappear, which means that such a large territory will end up being advantageous to Tsarist Russia.
After getting rid of the rule of the Golden Family, since Ivan the Terrible, Tsarist Russia has expanded externally, especially its eastward attacks, at a very fast pace.
A certain prince believed that Tsarist Russia at this time had extended its claws to the Lake Baikal area, and that everything to the west had fallen into Tsarist Russia's sphere of influence.
Tsarist Russia's local garrison strength is about 3,000 to 5,000, and most of them are Cossack cavalry. This is a mercenary army with strong field combat capabilities and no fear of death.
These Cossacks from the Black Sea coastal areas are not only strong, but also hardworking and not afraid of severe cold. Due to long-term battles with the Ottoman Empire's troops, most of them are extremely experienced in combat.
After receiving the muskets from their new employer, the steppe Cossack cavalry, which already had Don horses, became even more powerful, and its field assault capabilities became invincible in the Far East.
The Don horse combines the sprinting ability of the bearded horse with the cold resistance of the lemon horse. It is the best choice for cavalry fighting in non-tropical and tropical areas.
Neither Khalkha Menggu nor the Beishan Jurchens entrenched north of the Black Water were far from the opponents of the brave and capable Cossack cavalry.
Men, horses, and guns are all superior to their opponents. Unless they encounter Huang Taiji's main force, the three thousand Cossack cavalry can sweep across Khalkha Mengu.
The fact that Khalkhamongu was not wiped out by the Cossacks in the end was not due to how powerful it was, but because the Tsarist Russian Empire was bent on conquering Siberia and directly expanded the empire's territory to three or four times its original size.
Compared with gaining thousands of square kilometers of territory, chasing the lost Tatars on a desolate Menggu Plateau is somewhat more rewarding than losing.
A certain prince knew that the cannon fodder of the vassal state was far from a match for the Cossacks, but he could also dispatch three to five thousand people to help in the battle.
With the current military projection capabilities of Tsarist Russia, there should be no more than a thousand Cossacks who can reach the western Pacific coast. If you can't win ten thousand against a thousand, then you can go to North America and train with the Indians...
In this way, a new version of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" will be staged in Siberia between Tsarist Russia, Ming Dynasty, and Braid!
Tsarist Russia has the most powerful troops, Ming Dynasty has the most troops, and Braid is closest to the war zone. It is hard to say who will win.
One thing is certain, relying on the ocean transportation capabilities of the Zheng family fleet, we can at least maintain our territory on Kuwu Island.
Considering that there will not be many people from the vassal country arriving on the western Pacific coast this year, it is acceptable to only control the settlements along the coast.
It is obvious that the further you expand inland, the more dangerous it will be. It depends on how the feudal kings decide in the future.
"Your Highness is wise!"
King Chong was not willing to stay in the freezing Kamchatka Peninsula all year round. It would be a great thing if he could go south to Nanyang to escape the cold in winter.
It's a good idea to take advantage of the opportunity to see the tropical style there and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the blue sea and blue sky. As for the cost of food and accommodation, it's just a piece of cake and not worth mentioning.
"Your Highness is considerate of me, and I am so grateful that I shed tears of gratitude!"
Naturally, King Zhou was extremely supportive of this decision. As he got older, his legs would hurt in winter. If he could stay in Nanyang for half a year, he would be able to avoid the cold winter months and return to the vassal country when the flowers bloom in spring. Not too late.
King Hui, King Lu, King Fu, and even King Dai and King Jin all agreed that the young prince's decision was very wise. They didn't choose a specific place to avoid the cold, as long as they could find a place to stay.
At this time, many northern vassal kings hurriedly began to flirt with the southern vassal kings. The three vassal kings, King Qin, King Xiang, and King Hui, naturally became the favorites in the eyes of the seven northern vassal kings.
"You don't need to worry, as long as we reach an agreement before leaving the shore, the first people to board the ship will be King Dai and King Jin, followed by King Chong and King Zhou, then King Hui, King Lu, and King Fu. The kings of Nanyang can It won’t be cold in your fiefdom in a little while, so don’t worry.”
Of course, the northern vassal king was given priority in the transportation schedule, otherwise the people of the vassal kingdom would freeze to death on the shore after the snow fell.
The first batch of vassal people must be transported ashore before October, and temporary residences, even wooden houses, must be built within half a month, and large-scale expansion will be carried out in the coming year.
"I would like to comply with His Highness's arrangements, please don't be in a hurry!"
The King of Qin, Zhu Cunji, was quite satisfied with his fiefdom. Except for the fact that it was far away from the mainland, everything was good. Since the new fiefdom was always fresh all year round and the land was ripe three times a year, the people could live and work in peace and contentment, and he could also be in the vassal state. It's a blessing to be domineering.
King Xiang and King Hui, who were not far from Qin, and King Zhao and King Zheng, whose fiefdoms were far away in New Zealand, also thought so. Their fiefdoms were really far away, but without the harassment of braids, they could finally sit back and relax.
It would not be too late to buy the necessities of the feudal clan in the capital before boarding the ship. It would not hurt to let the many feudal kings in the north board the ship first, and it would not damage the harmony between the clans.
"You, the great uncles and uncles, do not need to be polite and can eat as you like. I have also learned some delicious food in the immortal world. If you feel that the dishes are acceptable, you can send the chefs from the mansion to learn them. Wait until the time comes. The fiefdom is also a good place to enjoy."
The feudal kings in Nanyang are okay, but it is estimated that the feudal kings in the north and the princes under their command will only be able to eat the Northeast's specialties - three delicacies from the Northeast, as well as the famous "Eight Stews".
Especially for the people of the vassal state, it is perfect to eat this in a cold place. Since there are many local fish, it is completely possible to stew fish, vegetables and pancakes like the Ming Dynasty version!
Outside the Pass, especially in the bitter cold areas north of Blackwater, you must eat high-calorie foods to maintain sufficient physical strength, otherwise the body's heat will continue to be lost rapidly with the low temperature.
The characteristics of Northeastern cuisine are that it is simple, convenient, large in quantity and filling. It is mainly based on meat and supplemented by vegetables. No matter how it tastes, it is best to fill your stomach first and make you sweat profusely after eating.
"Your Highness has thought carefully and is so kind. I am deeply grateful!"
When it comes to food, the youngest vassal king here is Chong Wang Zhu Youfan. The other vassal kings are all grandfathers. Most of them are already in the sunset and have only a few years to live. However, he is the same generation as Emperor Chongzhen, both in terms of physical health. Or appetite, both at their peak.
The emperor already has a lot of wrinkles and gray hair, but the vassal king has had no worries about food and clothing since he became a vassal. He eats and drinks well every day, and has dozens of dishes for every meal. Even in a new fiefdom, as long as there are conditions, You can also enjoy a delicious meal.
King Chong heard that there were many bears in his new fiefdom, some were black, some were white, and some were brown. As long as he could catch them, he would be able to eat delicious bear paws every meal, supplemented by delicacies from the fairy world, and accompanied by a few beauties. It's also a pleasure.
For Zhu Youfan, in the ice and snow of Kamchatka, eating and making money are equally important things. Zimin is responsible for picking up sulfur to earn money for him, but as the leader of a country, he is mainly responsible for eating...
"It's just a trivial matter, nothing worth mentioning!"
A certain prince didn't know what the future of these vassal states would be, but one thing was certain, that is, the vassal kings would definitely not starve to death.
The vassal king of the Ming Empire has no other special skills, but he is very good at eating. He will eat all kinds of birds and animals. When he reaches the northern fiefdom, he will probably not let go of polar bears.
At this time, there will not be too many people from the vassal country going to the northern fiefdoms, and there are only a few indigenous people living in the area close to the Arctic Circle. The polar bears will not be eaten up for a while.
Most of the dishes on the table had been similar to those of the feudal lords, but it was the first time they tasted the crystal meat and ground delicacies.
The jelly color of the meat is transparent and bright, it is very flexible, fat but not greasy. When dipped in balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and a little garlic sauce, it is very refreshing in the mouth. It is a rare delicacy in summer.
Even though the ingredients of Di San Xian are very simple, because of the thickening effect, every piece of dish is wrapped in thick gravy. When you bite it lightly, the juice will flow out, which will tantalize your taste buds.
After eating a lot, the feudal kings kept nodding their heads, recognizing the recommendation of the young prince and the skill of the imperial chef, and wanted their own chefs to also learn such delicacies.
A certain prince thought in his heart: Eat it, learn it. Anyway, a group of princes in the north will only be able to eat this stuff. If they don't want to be raised like pigs in the mainland, they have to eat three delicacies for the rest of their lives!
However, caviar is abundant there, and you can even eat caviar as a meal. This is something that cannot be compared with other places. Deer antlers and bear paws are even more common.
Even ordinary people can eat fish every time as long as they are quick with their hands and feet and work quickly. This is unimaginable in the local area. Fish is meat, and even landlords with some wealth would not dare to eat it like this.
But in the north, during the spawning season, there are so many salmon that you can stab them directly with a spear. It is easy to get hundreds of salmon in one family.
If they build wooden houses before it snows and prepare firewood, fish, venison and other necessities, as long as they save on food, it is not too difficult for ordinary people to survive the cold winter.
No matter how powerful Tsarist Russia's Cossack cavalry is, they probably won't hit the seaside for a while, unless they are here to snatch the salmon from the people of Ming Dynasty...
After the first batch of Ming Dynasty immigrants established settlements on the seaside, in the spring of the second year, they could gradually expand their territory inland.
It is estimated that by the 17th year after the Ming Dynasty collapsed, the area of activity should be able to extend hundreds of kilometers to the inland areas.
As for the gold mine near the Arctic Circle, there is no plan to dig it this year. It will have to wait until next summer at the earliest. Gold will not run away on its own anyway.
The Cossacks didn't know the specific location. Only the feudal king would send people to mine it, hoping it wouldn't be buried too deep, otherwise it would be the year after tomorrow or even the year after that when the gold was dug out.
A certain prince didn't know whether the feudal princes would be angry about this, but the gold mine was there. If it was not dug, it was either not deep enough or it was dug in the wrong direction.
Fortunately, it was in a place where birds didn't fly. If it were in a tropical area, I'm afraid it would have been discovered by the local indigenous people.
The Spaniards have always been content with the southern region of North America, believing that the area to the north was barren and did not have the gold mines they needed.
The closest gold mine to their territory is actually in California, but the Spanish exploration of California is not yet deep enough.
