The Spaniards travel thousands of miles and eat ready-made food when they come. How can there be such a good thing in the world?
A certain prince also likes to eat ready-made, so his colleagues are enemies!
After you finish the meal, won’t I be left licking the plate?
Regarding the cruel practices of the Spanish Empire, a certain prince asked Zheng Zhilong to teach them how to behave.
If you don’t want to be a human being, just kick yourself into the sea and feed the fish!
"Your Highness is wise and I admire you greatly!"
If he can get enough benefits, Zheng Zhilong is of course willing to do another job. Conquering the entire Dongfan is a great achievement.
Besides, so far, the prince has kept his word. Except for the gold mine, which has not yet been obtained, all other promises have been fulfilled.
Zheng Zhilong is also willing to continue to cooperate with the prince for the snowflake candy and special medicine business that can earn millions of taels of silver a year.
After opening a route to "Northland" and Nanyang to buy grain, Zheng made three trips a year. Using the price difference earned from transporting goods, Zheng was able to pocket a million taels of silver every year.
"Capturing the Spanish stronghold in Dongpan was only the first step of the entire plan. After that, we had to capture the Philippines, that is, Luzon, and let the Spanish feel the pain. But what happened a few years later, when We need to take a long-term approach.”
If the Spanish Empire still insists on going its own way and continues to ignore Ming's warning, then there is no need to be polite to him.
The Eastern battlefield does not take as long as thirty years. As long as the Spanish fleet stationed in Philippine waters is wiped out, Spain's management of this territory will come to an end.
For the Ming Dynasty, Spain's role was to exchange local specialties for silver.
After the import of silver from the Americas to the Ming Dynasty stopped, Spain's role was reduced to zero.
In this case, a certain prince can consider the final solution to the Philippines...
The warlocks who set out from the capital last spring should have almost returned to Europe by now. By this time next year, they will be able to come back for business.
If Spain is not willing to cooperate with Ming Dynasty, then it can start fighting directly. There is no need to wait any longer. This is a typical example of shamelessness.
"Luzon?"
Zheng Zhilong was shocked. He knew the situation there. The combined area of the archipelago was quite large. The prince's ambition was a bit too big.
"Exactly! Luzon is rich in products, and grain is harvested three times a year. It is a perfect production area. The Ming people came first, and the Spaniards came later, so this land should belong to the Ming Dynasty. Today, the Spaniards occupy Luzon The Song Dynasty was putting the cart before the horse, and it should be the right thing to do anyway. Not only Luzon, but also the entire Southeast Asia, that is, Nanyang, and even Australia further away should belong to the Ming Dynasty."
After a certain prince finished speaking, he asked Yang Jinchao to unfold a giant map with a huge red circle drawn on it.
The red circle includes the Northland, Mainland, Kanto, Western Regions, Nanyang, and even a super large island further away, which is called Australia.
Zheng Zhilong had seen this picture, but he didn't expect that the prince would want to control such a large area.
Not only Zheng Zhilong, but also the Zheng brothers who came with him were stunned by the prince's appetite.
To describe it in four words--swallowing the world!
Compared with the grand plan of the Crown Prince, the Tang Dynasty, which was a large area in the world, was nothing.
Perhaps only the behemoth Meng Yuan can compare, but it is obviously inferior to the red circle category drawn by the prince.
"I plan to spend twenty years to complete the plan to occupy the land within the red circle. In other words, before I turn thirty, I will see the King's flag planted in every place within the red circle."
The plan is grand and the time is basically sufficient.
The reason why I say this is because unlike the land empire, a certain prince wants to build the Ming Dynasty into a "holy trinity of sea, land and air" empire. In this way, the speed of external expansion can be greatly accelerated.
"..."
The Zheng brothers didn't dare to refute. This was in the East Palace. The Crown Prince said that he was a son, so he was a son. At worst, he was just having fun listening to it.
"Are you surprised? Do you think it's unbelievable, or even a little taken for granted? This plan won't be completed for less than fifty years?"
A certain prince guessed it by looking at everyone's expressions. Even his father-in-law-to-be was shocked, let alone others.
"Actually, I have many considerations about this. First, there are only three stubborn enemies in the Nanyang area: the Portuguese, the Spanish, and the Dutch, and their numbers are not large. As long as they defeat their navy, they can seize its chassis.
Portugal has a good relationship with the Ming Dynasty. I believe that as long as it gives enough benefits, it can make compromises and concessions.
Secondly, the local indigenous people living in Southeast Asia and Australia are not strong. The well-equipped Wang division used to be able to fight one to ten. With the convenience of sea transportation, the speed of transporting supplies and reinforcements was much faster than inland.
Thirdly, an ironclad ship equipped with new artillery, missiles, and steam engines will, if nothing unexpected happens, be launched within ten years. This is why I present this plan. '
Ironclad ships, as the name suggests, are warships built with iron armor.
Some people may think that if the armor is so heavy, can the armored ship float on the sea?
Just think about it, can a basin made of iron float on the water?
How about an iron basin ten times the volume?
What about an iron basin a hundred times the volume?
What if the volume of the iron basin is enlarged to ten thousand times?
Whether it is true or not will be clear when the ironclad ship is launched.
Due to the use of steam power, the ironclad ship does not need sails to obtain power. The speed of both downwind and headwind can reach more than eight knots. If the power is sufficient, it can reach about twelve knots.
Because the ship body is made of steel, a large number of weapons can be deployed without worrying about catching fire. The ship can also carry an airship on the stern to facilitate aerial reconnaissance and detect the enemy before it can strike.
With this sharp weapon, do you still think that Wang Shi will not be able to conquer Nanyang within twenty years?
Perhaps when the ironclad ship is launched, it will be the end of the red barbarians all over Southeast Asia!
This is my thinking about the south. As for the north, it is simpler and clearer.
I have sent people to build airships, tanks, and trains. The first two have also participated in the defense of the capital, demonstrating their impressive combat capabilities. In the future, I will send people to continue to perfect and improve these three weapons. After that, its combat power will become even more powerful, and the Donglu Iron Cavalry will no longer be as arrogant and domineering as before.
From now on, even in field battles, with these three items, Master Wang will not be afraid of Donglu. For Menggu, we can rely on the advantages of trains and railways to control it.
Wherever the railway is built, the train will go, and I, the Ming Dynasty, can control it.
With railways and trains on the grassland, there will be no more 'Temujin II'!
The train can cover a thousand miles every day and night, and the three thousand miles can be covered in three days, and its speed is faster than a thousand-mile horse. The transport capacity is far beyond that, and it can deliver a large amount of heavy equipment, such as tanks, to the battlefield at one time.
Whether the tribes on the grassland want to attack the stone with an egg or want to benefit each other, it all depends on their thoughts!
However, I have previously sent Feng Quan, the Minister of Rites, to negotiate with Monan Menggu. He is willing to submit to the Ming Dynasty, and will not fight each other again in the future, and reconcile.
This can be an example that can be promoted on the grassland. In the future, other tribes who come to surrender can enjoy the same treatment.
Without the support of Monan Menggu, Emperor Taiji of the captives is equivalent to having his arm cut off by our Ming Dynasty. After the decisive battle between the two armies, it will be just around the corner for Wang Shi to regain his homeland in Liaodong!
After the Donglu were eliminated and Menggu was surrendered, the northern end of the Ming Dynasty's territory would naturally border many vassal states in the north.
By then, the railway will depart from the capital and reach the Northland vassal country within seven days. The entire Northland will be under the control of our Ming Dynasty!
The entire plan was implemented step by step and steadily. It took twenty years, and I already feel that it is not a short period of time. "
A certain prince wants to send everything from Australia to Xianbelia as his 30th birthday gift!
I wonder what the scapegoat would think after hearing this...
After being explained like this by the Crown Prince, the Zheng brothers really felt that this matter had something to do with it!
The prince can really build an invincible iron-armored ship by sending people, and the huge Nanyang is really within easy reach.
Which one is stronger, steel or wood, is there any need to say?
Not to mention cross-fire, even if you hit it with an ironclad ship, you can sink the wooden ship.
Zheng Zhilong even thought that if he had the chance, he would definitely buy a batch in order to consolidate his maritime dominance.
"If my beloved can capture Luzon, I will give you the first iron-clad ship launched as a congratulatory gift to the court!"
A certain prince is very generous. It is unknown whether the first ironclad ship launched will leak.
Yang Jinchao then directed the two waiters to drag an object covered with red silk cloth and carefully place it on the table.
"Ai Qing might as well reveal it in person!"
"this……"
"This is a model of an ironclad ship. It can also be considered as one of my return gifts. My dear, there is no need to refuse!"
"It is better to obey orders than to be respectful. Thank you, Your Highness!"
Zheng Zhilong slowly took away the silk cloth, and what he saw was an exquisite handicraft.
The appearance of the hull was unprecedented, and the layout above was even more unique, making everyone reluctant to blink.
Two words have been written on the bow and hull of the ship - Zhenhai!
The meaning was very clear, and Zheng Zhilong really couldn't put it down.
A certain prince borrowed the design concept of the "Modern" class destroyer, and installed a twin turret on the bow and stern.
In order to ensure the safety of the commander in the forecastle, no anti-ship missile launchers are deployed behind the bow turret.
Four quadruple "harpoons" were installed in the middle of the hull, with the chimney in front and the hangar in the rear.
After the hangar, there is another small deck for the airship to take off, and then there is the tail turret.
Six broadside guns are installed on each side, which can be used in low sea conditions.
This kind of weird design is certainly a new style in this era, and of course the "frogs in the well" have never seen it before.
The craftsmanship of Ouchi's craftsmen is naturally top-notch, and the details are so vivid that even various naval flags are hung.
In order to reduce the difficulty of manufacturing, a certain prince deliberately enlarged the size of the model to three feet to make it easier for craftsmen to start.
For those in the military, especially the navy generals, this thing would not be replaced by a giant coral!
"Wonderful! Indescribably wonderful!"
Zheng Zhilong really liked it more and more the more he looked at it, the armored ship was an armored ship that could carry an airship. He couldn't even dream of such a beautiful thing!
"Is it still considered to be in your beloved's eyes?"
A certain prince's budget for this armored ship is about five hundred thousand taels, and the construction period is about five years.
In the early stage, as long as you can float on the sea, regardless of whether you can walk, it is considered a success.
As long as weapons are installed, even if the speed is only three or four knots, with the invulnerability and extremely powerful firepower, it will be enough to scare the enemy...
"My eyes have caught my eye. I have never seen such a battleship before. It must be extremely powerful and show off the power of my Ming Dynasty!"
If this thing can be turned into a real warship, why should I be afraid of Hongyi's wooden warship in the future?
By buying ten armored ships, Hongyi would be able to obey him.
"My dear, all you have to do is wait. The steam engine, airship, and new bronze cannon have all been completed. The only thing missing is the armored hull. Once the hull design is completed, trial production can begin, and the launch of the ship will naturally be around the corner."
Since you want to draw a picture for Mr. Zheng, you have to draw it seriously. Deceiving people in the industry is no joke.
"Just around the corner" actually means that the designated day can be waited for within ten years...
The ship must be built with an attitude of being responsible to customers no matter what. It cannot be like Sweden's "Vasa" battleship submarine, which sank as soon as it was launched.
The "Vasa" is a typical product with unreasonable design, without rigorous sea trials, and it was taken for granted that it would be able to serve after being launched into the water.
This is equivalent to pouring five hundred thousand taels of silver directly into the sea in full view of everyone...
"Thank you, Your Highness. I will wait for the launch of such a powerful battleship!"
Thinking of the prince's words that if he captured Luzon, he would get such a warship for free, Zheng Zhilong felt excited.
Luzon is difficult to fight, but after all, there are not many Spanish red barbarians on it, not much more than the Dutch red barbarians on Dongpan.
It's just that Luzon is bigger than Dongfan. If the Zheng family really puts all their efforts into it, it can certainly be defeated.
Zheng Zhilong was not in a hurry to place an order. He wanted to see if the armored ship could really float on the sea.
"Ai Qing has just arrived in the capital. It was very hard in the wind and snow all the way. I will host a banquet in honor of Ai Qing and you all. Tomorrow, I will invite Ai Qing and you to visit the airship and train."
Although there are small trains and railway tracks in Ouchi, it takes about three hours to go to the west of Taiye Pond. A certain prince didn't want to trouble everyone today.
Now that Zheng Laofi and Yan Jizu have brought a lot of delicious food, a certain prince and a bunch of losers can really have a feast.
Seafood hot pot is very cheap on the seaside. Inland, even wealthy gentry cannot afford it unless they have relatives on the seaside who can send someone to deliver it to their door.
Since it was a celebration banquet, the beautiful mother naturally had to accompany her as the host, but it was just a formality. After she left the table, a group of distinguished guests dared to eat freely.
Naturally, the Zheng brothers were tired of eating seafood. When they came to the capital, what they wanted to eat was something new, strange and special.
For example, the newly made cream cake was eaten by a group of fools and was widely praised.
The hot-boiled mutton dipped in secret sauce has an excellent texture and taste, so it is naturally very popular.
Today’s banquet features hot pot, with the host having seafood hot pot and the guests having beef and mutton hot pot.
On the one hand, eating hot pot means prosperity, and on the other hand, it can remove the coldness from the body of the guests.
Xiao Feizhai didn’t expect that this kind of mullet head was so delicious, refreshing and tender, so he ate ten of them in a row.
After the prawns are cooked, they are taken out of the pot and peeled by the maid. Xiao Feizhai dips them in the sauce himself and puts them into his mouth. It feels like an incomparable happiness.
The processed conch meat has been cooked in the pot, and when it is almost done, it is taken out. It tastes like beef tendons, and its elasticity is even higher.
All kinds of fish taste better after being sliced and rinsed. They are tender and fragrant, even better than the taste of birds and animals.
Zheng Laofi finally came here, and he really defeated Hongyi and even brought the prisoners. Now a certain prince would give him enough face.
In addition to a bunch of important officials from the Military Aircraft Department, he was accompanied by Sun Chuanting, the Crown Prince's Shaobao, and Zhou Yuji, the commander of the East Palace Guards.
Each person has a small table and a hot pot, surrounded by various dishes, which can be cooked at will.
On the VIP side, there are many Beijing snacks, including cakes, sausages, potato chips, etc.
It didn't take long for the little fat man to stop eating. He leaned back in the chair and rubbed his belly.
Since this was very uncomfortable and indecent, I wisely chose to leave the meeting directly.
Experience has shown that food is digested most quickly when standing.
King Dingzhong was the son of Emperor Chongzhen and the younger brother of the crown prince. Of course, everyone had to get up and return the courtesy, and only then could they continue to eat and drink.
Pushing cups and changing cups, mingling with each other, drinking until your tongue is numb and your speech is out of tune. This is the end...
