In Zuichun Tower, after Li Jin discussed with Zhu Biao and Lan Yu, he casually started drawing a map on the wine table.
"Look, this is our Ming Dynasty's South China Sea!"
Li Jin dipped his finger into the tea, drew a circle on the table, and explained:
"The waters around the South China Sea are very important because there are many countries in this sea area. Although these countries seem to be very poor, in fact they are not like this."
"The South China Sea is located in the tropics..."
Li Jinzheng was speaking enthusiastically, but Zhu Di interrupted him directly, and asked with curiosity on his face:
"What is the tropics?"
Li Jin patted his forehead and explained geography to these illiterate people. He was really tired! !
"We all know that the north of the Ming Dynasty, especially the Mobei area, is very bitter and cold, isn't it?"
"The climate there is not only cold, but also very barren, so it's called the frigid zone."
"In comparison, the tropical areas I just mentioned not only have a hot climate, but are also full of primeval jungles and are very rich in products."
"Take these fruits as an example. Even Yingtian City, the capital of the Ming Dynasty, cannot grow these fruits. This is because of the weather and climate."
"I said this, do you understand?"
Zhu Di seemed to understand, but Zhu Biao suddenly realized:
"Master Li means that this area of the South China Sea is in the tropics, so the countries here may seem poor, but they are extremely rich in products."
"Then Mr. Li wants to take over these countries and then embezzle the resources there?"
After listening to this, Lan Yu couldn't help but give Li Jin a thumbs up and said:
"High, really high!"
"I knew I was coming to find you Li Jin, that's right, hahaha!!"
Lan Yu laughed heartily, but Li Jin waved his hand and said disappointedly:
"It's not that simple."
"How many people do we have now? How many can fight? Let alone only a few ships. How can we conquer the entire ocean with these?"
Hearing what Li Jin said, Lan Yu and Zhu Di and Zhu Biao gradually calmed down.
Although they also wanted to conquer the Japanese island, they would directly attack the territory with a large army, and the autumn wind would sweep through the entire Japanese island quickly like falling leaves.
But this place in Qinzhou is not in Shanghu County.
Shanghu County is backed by Yingtian City, and has Zhu Yuanzhang's support behind it. Both the army and various materials are continuously supplied from the Ming Dynasty.
You must know that Japan is just a small country, but it took Xu Da personally to mobilize an army of 200,000 to completely wipe out Japan.
The manpower and material resources involved are countless. It is Zhu Yuanzhang's full support that allows Xu Da and Li Jin to win every battle on the Japanese island and defeat all monsters and monsters.
But here in Hepu County, it is more than ten thousand miles away from Yingtian City?
Not to mention asking Yingtian City to support Hepu County, even if it is to deliver news, it will take a month to come and go.
Therefore, Zhu Biao and Li Jin can only rely on themselves.
If Hepu County can defeat the countries here in the South China Sea with its own strength, Zhu Biao thinks it is a fantasy and a fantasy.
Lan Yu and Zhu Di also realized the seriousness of the problem and couldn't help asking:
"Master Li, what's your clever plan?"
When Li Jin saw the three people looking at him, he curled up a smile and said:
"This matter is not difficult to say, but it is not easy to say it is simple."
"Since our emperor has decided to open the sea, why don't we also open an export coast in Hepu County to trade with countries in the South China Sea?"
"Although we cannot annex all the countries in the South China Sea for the time being, it must be easy to intimidate them and let them do business with us."
"With our Ming Dynasty's advanced productivity and high-quality and low-priced products, tea, silk and porcelain can be directly dumped to these countries."
"If we control all their country's resources and businesses, and use our financial resources to completely destroy a country's economy, wouldn't it be easy to do so?"
"At that time, the financial power of these countries will be completely controlled by us. We want them to live so that they can live well. If we let them die, it is just a matter of moving our fingers."
"This time, we are going to fight a different war, a war without smoke!!"
Seeing the sinister smile on Li Jin's lips, Zhu Di could not help but shudder. Every time he saw Li Jin's expression, Zhu Di felt that nothing good would happen.
Coupled with Li Jin's remarks just now, Zhu Di only felt a little creepy.
This idea of using economic control to control a country is indeed shocking. Even Zhu Biao couldn't help but frown.
Lan Yu said from the side:
"Master Li, fortunately the emperor has confiscated all the property. Otherwise, with your ability, you might be able to control the Ming Dynasty through the economy in the future."
"By then, you may not only lose your money, but your head!"
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement. As the person who has been with Zhu Yuanzhang for the longest time, Zhu Biao is very familiar with Zhu Yuanzhang's character.
When Zhu Yuanzhang discovered that Li Jin was uncontrollable or dared to use money to endanger the Ming Dynasty, he would never be soft-hearted.
If you think about Shen Wansan's fate, you will know Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude towards businessmen.
Li Jin was noncommittal. If that day came, who would lose his head and say it was not certain?
These people have no idea of the power of capital. When capital begins to speak, all truth must give way.
But now Li Jin is too lazy to explain. After all, Li Jin has no interest in rebellion, at least not yet.
"Those are far away. The top priority now is to get the emperor's permission and let the emperor allow us to open sea in Hepu County."
"Otherwise, without this treaty port, we wouldn't be able to gather popularity, and no businessmen would come to our place where nothing matters."
"You know, where there are people, there will be money. We don't even have people here, so how can we make money?"
After Li Jin said this, he looked at Lan Yu expectantly.
In any case, Lan Yu is also a member of the Duke, at least he should be able to speak in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.
But what surprised him was that both Lan Yu and Zhu Di were looking at Zhu Biao in unison at this moment, their eyes full of questioning.
When Li Jin saw this, he also looked at Zhu Biao. It seemed that he underestimated the assistant beside him.
"Ahem, I will naturally write a memorial to the emperor about this matter."
Seeing this appearance, Zhu Biao had to speak out:
"But don't have too much hope. After all, opening a treaty port is a major event, and the emperor may not necessarily agree."
"You'd better submit a letter to the emperor together, which will be more convincing."
Zhu Di and Lan Yu nodded like garlic. They knew that even if they talked nonsense, the emperor would not agree. The most important thing was to read the memorial from His Highness the Crown Prince.
Li Jin reminded from the side:
"Master Huang must explain the situation in Hepu County to the emperor. It is best to call Hepu County poor. The poorer the county, the better."
"It's that kind of thing. If we don't open the sea, all the people here may starve to death."
"I believe that after the emperor sees it, he will definitely feel sorry for Hepu County's difficulties, and then agree to open the sea."
"The opening of the sea is the most critical step for Hepu County. Please keep this in mind, Mr. Huang. If the sea cannot even be opened, then Hepu County will be completely destroyed. It will not take long before the soil that has finally been gathered here will be destroyed." People will also fall apart.”
Seeing that Li Jin mentioned the consequences so seriously, Zhu Biao had to pay attention, nodded slightly, and said:
"I already know the priorities of this matter, please rest assured, Mr. Li."
