Open the sea!
As soon as these words came out of Su Jing's mouth, Zhu Biao's face lost all color.
Because he knew very well why his father, Zhu Yuanzhang, personally formulated the policy of sea ban.
This is a taboo subject.
"Master Su, I'm afraid this is impossible."
Zhu Biao shook his head towards Su Jing.
Su Jing smiled and continued: "I know what you mean. Although the Ming Dynasty has been established, Zhang Shicheng, Fang Guozhen and other remnants are wandering on the offshore islands and refuse to surrender."
"Not only that, they also colluded with Japanese pirates and repeatedly invaded our coastal areas of Ming Dynasty. Many people suffered from this."
"So the maritime ban policy implemented today is to consolidate our Ming Dynasty's national defense and protect the safety of coastal people, right?"
As a modern person, Su Jing certainly knows the current situation of the Ming Sea Ban.
"As Master Su said, opening the sea is absolutely impossible."
Zhu Biao's face improved a lot.
"That's pretty much it. How can my policy be wrong?"
Zhu Yuanzhang underestimated in a low voice and continued to lean against the wall and listen.
"Niu Yi, have you been to the coast?"
Su Jing did not continue to talk about opening the sea. Instead, she asked Zhu Biao if he had ever been to the coast.
Zhu Biao replied: "I went there when I was young, but my memory has been blurred."
Su Jing asked again: "Do you know what the Ming Dynasty's maritime ban policy is now?"
Zhu Biao nodded and said: "Of course I know that in the coastal areas of Ming Dynasty, we strictly adhere to the policy that coastal people are not allowed to go to sea privately."
"good!"
Su Jing continued: "Then do you know what the people along the coast do for a living?"
Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, then replied after a moment of silence: "Most people probably make a living by fishing."
At this time, he was already aware of the problem.
It is said that it is to protect the safety of coastal residents, but in fact the sea ban policy deprives them of their livelihood.
"It seems you have thought of it too."
Su Jing said calmly: "The so-called sea ban is, in the final analysis, just a means for the emperor to consolidate his rule. The livelihood safety of the coastal people is not the main consideration."
Zhu Biao lowered his head, while Zhu Yuanzhang on the other side was shocked.
His purpose was actually seen so clearly by Su Jing.
this........
Su Jing continued: "Niu Yi, think about it again, if the sea people can't make a living, what will they do?"
"The rogue bandits are raging along the coast. The emperor does not want to exterminate them, but instead confines the people along the coast. What is the meaning of such a sea ban?"
Survival is, after all, the most important thing.
Without waiting for Zhu Biao to speak, Su Jing asserted: "The ban will prevent them from being allowed to pass, and it will be safe to prevent them from being bandits! In less than ten years, the bandits on the sea will only become more and more rampant!"
As soon as he said this, Zhu Biao was shocked!
Zhu Yuanzhang also looked shocked.
What Su Jing said is not difficult to think about.
If the people have no livelihood, they will turn into bandits.
This kind of thing happened a lot in the late Yuan Dynasty. Even Lao Zhu himself went from being a commoner to a "rogue bandit".
Zhu Yuanzhang began to hesitate, because he had originally planned to close down all the remaining shipping departments around the Ming Dynasty coast.
"Master Su, if the sea ban is lifted, then..."
Zhu Biao hesitated to speak. At this time, he had not revealed his identity. There were some words that he should not have said.
"As soon as the sea ban is lifted, the remnants of Zhang Shicheng and others will have room to move. The Ming Dynasty has just been conquered. I'm afraid there will be changes, right?"
Su Jing directly said what Zhu Biao said.
Zhu Yuanzhang also listened silently, wondering what Su Jing thought.
"Master Su, students are too stupid to see the stakes involved."
Zhu Biao cupped his hands towards Su Jing and said.
Su Jing said calmly: "If I can't see anything clearly, it's just to see where your butt is sitting."
butt?
Zhu Biao was stunned and obviously didn't react.
Su Jing asked: "If you were a sea citizen, do you think you would support the sea ban?"
In one sentence, Zhu Biao was directly questioned.
The decision-making of those in power based on their own interests is of course based on self-centered considerations.
But for others, this is not the case.
Zhu Biao paused and said, "The people are so ignorant."
This is what his teachers taught him and what his father taught him.
"Biao'er, that's well said!"
If he didn't want to be discovered, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but praise him.
"How ignorant are the people?"
Su Jing opened her eyes and stared at Zhu Biao, who was quite unfamiliar.
The boy who had been with him for more than a month now seemed so strange to him.
"Niu Yi, can you say it again?"
Su Jing's eyes were a little ferocious and she said, "You said the people are so ignorant, so is this the reason to give up on them?"
As a modern person, Su Jing still has her own conscience after all.
He knew that he might not be able to change anything, but at least the people around him would try their best to help.
This is why he obviously could have made more money with his business acumen, but he did not do so.
Now, Su Jing was a little angry when his disciple, who was actually his master and disciple, actually said such words.
"Master Su, I..."
Zhu Biao hesitated, not knowing how to explain.
He has been trained as Lao Zhu's future successor since he was a child. He has learned a lot about the art of controlling people and controlling the people.
"That's all."
Su Jing suddenly realized that she was in the Ming Dynasty, not modern society.
It is not a mistake for people in feudal society to form such a concept.
Even in the era he lived in, there wasn't much difference.
It's just wishful thinking on my part.
"That's it for today. I'm a little tired. You can go back and rest by yourself."
Su Jing immediately stopped the conversation, turned and left the private room.
Zhu Biao sat in a chair blankly, not quite understanding.
Why is Su Jing angry?
In his opinion, people like Su Jing are not ordinary people at all, and they are definitely not among the common people.
So why should he care so much?
"Biao'er."
Zhu Yuanzhang's voice suddenly appeared.
"Father, why are you here?"
Zhu Biao was startled, but he immediately saluted Zhu Yuanzhang.
There was no one else around at the moment, so he directly called his father.
Zhu Yuanzhang replied: "I have been here for a while, and I have been next door."
Eavesdropping?
Zhu Biao was stunned. He really didn't expect that his father would eavesdrop.
His father is today!
"Biao'er, I still didn't hear a bit of what Su Jing said today. Please repeat it again."
Zhu Yuanzhang said with a normal expression.
He didn't think there was anything wrong with eavesdropping.
"Yes, Father."
Zhu Biao immediately began to repeat the previous conversation.
After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his expression became slightly condensed.
Zhu Biao asked in a low voice: "Father, according to Master Su, is it true that the Ming Dynasty has banned the sea?"
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "It's too early at this time. After I think about it, Biao'er can ask Su Jing again. Since he can propose opening the sea, he must not have a detailed strategy."
