Chapter 28: Japan is also important
The reason why Kant said this.
This is because the Southeast Asian countries, as well as Japan, North Korea and other countries, all have certain security concerns.
British colonial expansion in India.
The entire southern India became a colony of the British.
Countries such as the Mughal Empire in northern India were also in danger.
In this situation.
Of course, the countries in Southeast Asia and East Asia are afraid.
Therefore, Zhu Daohua vigorously promoted the "Western threat theory" in his article, which is very popular in the East in this era.
And he didn't just talk about Western threats, he also gave solutions.
It certainly sounds reasonable.
In his article, Zhu Daohua systematically analyzed the advantages that Westerners have.
On the basis of this fact, a solution is given.
Countries must first ensure that their own countries will not be impacted by Western commodities and culture.
On this basis, train a new team of officers, and then organize and train a new army on this basis! !
This is a temporary solution to the fight against Western colonial aggression.
That is to say, you must first have a certain ability to protect yourself.
This is what is summarized here as the method of "domestic and foreign use".
Preserve the roots of our country and learn from Westerners how to use muskets and artillery to organize and train the army.
This principle is of course good.
But this is not enough.
in the article.
Zhu Daohua pointed out.
The key for Eastern countries to truly avoid being colonized by the West.
It was the re-rise of the Celestial Empire.
in history.
All the countries in the East were vassal states of the Celestial Empire.
This Eastern order has profoundly affected the entire Eastern world.
The culture of many countries comes from Chinese culture.
And in this era when nationalism has not yet developed in Eastern countries.
There is no obstacle to recognizing the idea that "Chinese culture is the father of our country's culture."
Compared with the vicious Westerners.
The Chinese people are obviously much kinder.
"...the Manchus invaded China with their barbarian tribes. Although they were large, they were weak and incapable of dealing with the outside world and had no benevolence and righteousness to protect the Eastern countries. The fundamental reason for the difficulties faced by the Eastern countries at this time was the weakening of the Celestial Dynasty and the decline of the Chinese Empire. If we want to completely resist the disasters of the European countries, we must expel the Tartars and revive China. China is the father of the Eastern countries and the Eastern countries are the son. With the combined strength of the Eastern countries, the European countries will have no chance to take advantage of it!"
This set of rhetoric.
If placed in modern times.
There will certainly be no repercussions - China's sphere of influence has been shrinking since 1840.
In modern times.
The original barriers of the Celestial Empire have all disappeared, and even the surrounding countries have become tools for external forces to block and surround China.
However in modern times.
The influence of the Celestial Empire is still there, and its remaining power is still there.
Coupled with the aggressive threats of European colonists.
This set of rhetoric was easily recognized by the original celestial barriers.
This is especially true for countries such as North Korea and Annan.
Of course.
The foundation that can support this set of rhetoric lies in strength.
It lies in the strength in Zhu Daohua's hands.
The theory of Western threat, the country’s foundation and its use in the West, and the restoration of the order of the Celestial Dynasty.
Three arguments for this article.
It will definitely trigger repercussions in the Eastern countries.
Coupled with Zhu Daohua's own identity.
So that's for sure.
This article will soon appear on the case of the rulers of Japan, Korea, Ryukyu, Siam, Annan, Burma and other countries.
It doesn’t even need to be translated into various languages.
Because the lingua franca of the aristocracy in these countries is Chinese and Chinese characters.
"I don't think the countries will necessarily join your camp at this time."
Kant said.
"Of course I know, so I'm not in a hurry..."
Zhu Daohua smiled.
"This is just a seed. How far this seed can germinate...it remains to be seen."
.........
After some polishing by Kant and translated by Zhu Daohua himself, "On the Founding of a Country with a Strong Army", together with "Records of the European Nations" written by Kant and signed by Zhu Daohua, soon spread with the news that Zhu Daohua defeated the Dutch fleet in Nanyang. throughout the entire eastern world.
With this news comes.
It is an invitation letter from the Ming Palace’s [Southern Sea Trade Order Talks].
Unlike Kant's expectation that Zhu Daohua would start work on the Southeast Asian countries first.
What Zhu Daohua values most...
It's actually Japan.
So soon several warships headed north, carrying a letter from Zhu Daohua inviting the Edo shogunate Tokugawa Ieyashi and Lao Nakamatsudaira Sadanobu to come to Batam Island to inspect the new army and participate in the Nanyang trade order talks, and circled the east side of Taiwan Island. All the way to Japan.
The reason why Zhu Daohua attaches great importance to Japan.
Because of.....
Japan happens to be on one side of the North Pacific Gyre.
Ships departing from Japan.
The Vancouver generation that can float directly along the ocean currents to future generations.
This saves much sailing time compared to starting from Taiwan or the Yangtze River Estuary.
Sailing ships of this era had limited carrying capacity.
And it requires more crew members.
To maintain the survival of the crew.
It is necessary to carry a large amount of fresh water and supplies.
Starting from Japan can save more than 20 days compared with starting from the mouth of the Yangtze River.
The space freed up can carry more people and cargo....
Zhu Daohua, who is familiar with the situation of later generations, knows it very well.
China's only opponent in the future is the United States, which has just gained independence on the other side of the ocean!
There is still a very large area of land on the west side of the North American continent that belongs to local indigenous people and Spanish people.
The fundamental reason why the United States could rise to become the world's most powerful country in later generations was that it continued to harvest scalp resources for more than a hundred years in the 18th century, launched a bloody westward expansion policy, and occupied the most fertile territory in the entire North American continent.
That's some of the best farming land in the world.
Later China and the United States had about the same land area.
China still needs to protect the red line of 1.8 billion acres of cultivated land to the death.
The total cultivated land on the other side of the Pacific easily exceeds 4 billion.
Only 2 billion is actually being developed and used, and it can also be used for rotating farming.
Anyway, Zhu Daohua was quite greedy when he saw this piece of land.
This kind of place is much better than Nanyang.
Therefore, for Zhu Daohua, Japan serves as a springboard for his future plans in North America. Before he even set foot in mainland China, he began to take advantage of Japan...
certainly.
Zhu Daohua's letters were not just sent to Japan.
It also includes North Korea, the Annan-Tsi Son Dynasty, the Nguyen Phuc Anh regime, Siam and other countries.
Before digesting the news that the Dutch were defeated by Zhu Daohua.
Zhu Daohua’s letters.
Together with one of his articles and a book.
Together they were sent to the hands of senior officials from various countries.
"Saint! This is the saint of the Zhu family!"
"Japan can be saved! Japan can be saved!!!"
Tokugawa Ieqi, the shogunate of Japan's Edo shogunate who is only 18 years old this year, after reading Zhu Daohua's masterpiece.
I couldn't help shouting.
Minister Tuogu, Chief Lao Nakamatsu Tasanobu, who was watching on the side, could not help but frown slightly.
"Gongfang-like..."
I heard Sadanobu Matsudaira’s reminder.
The young shogun had no choice but to sit upright.
"Lao Zhong, do you agree with the principles of the Zhu family saints?"
Songping Dingxin said, you said he is a saint, how can I still disagree?
But the principles of the Zhu family saint are certainly good.
It is especially good for Japan.
Now Japan also faces pressure from the Dutch, Spanish, and even the British.
They were also at a loss in the collision between the East and the West, so they chose to isolate themselves from the country.
But knowledgeable people in Japan know that locking down the country is nothing more than a temporary measure.
Now there are already many places where powerful feudal lords have connections and collusion with Westerners.
Once they become stronger.
Starting the fall is a matter of minutes.
"Then shall we..."
Tokugawa Jiaqi looked at this old man with great anticipation.
Matsudaira Sadanobu thought for a while, shook his head and said: "Although the emperor of the Zhu family has good principles, he is not strong, with no more than ten thousand soldiers, and no more than a few islands of land..."
"Furthermore, Nanyang trade is not as important as our Japanese dry cleaning. Since the Dutch have been defeated by the Emperor of the Zhu family, in the future, the Dutch's trading rights with Japan can only be given to the Emperor of the Zhu family."
"As for heading to Nanyang..."
Matsudaira Sadanobu thought for a while.
"Let Zhiguo and Manji go..."
Tokugawa Jiaqi showed a look of regret on his face. He really wanted to go to Batam Island to meet the emperor of the Zhu family who led the army to defeat the Dutch.
But now he has not taken charge.
Power rests in the hands of Matsudaira Sadanobu.
The decision he made could not be refuted by Tokugawa Ieqi.
"I can understand letting Zhi Guo go, but what is Man Ji going to do?"
Tokugawa Jiguo and Tokugawa Mitsuki are the younger brothers and sisters of Tokugawa Ieqi.
Letting the two of them go would not be considered a loss of Zhu Daohua's face.
"Of course...marriage."
There was no trace of smile on Matsudaira Sadanobu's face.
"The emperor of the Zhu family made a name for himself. Now he is guaranteed to be the king of Nanyang. If he can take over the south of the Yangtze River in the future and divide the river with the Qing Dynasty to rule..."
Tokugawa Jiaqi understood.
This is an early investment.
I heard that the emperor of the Zhu family is not very old either.
Now he can lead more than 10,000 troops across Southeast Asia...
It’s really enviable.
The Tokugawa family all clenched the books in their hands.
It seems that he has a tight grip on the Tokugawa family.
