So, he smiled and said to Emperor Chongzhen: "If the entire Nanyang is controlled by our Ming Dynasty, sea trade will be more developed, and sea taxation will naturally increase. This is the benefit brought by this dispatch of troops. In addition, after the occupation Having conquered the entire Nanyang, you can also go mining there!”
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly smiled and said: "It's the largest gold mine and the third largest copper mine that Mr. mentioned, right? Haha, this can be possible!"
Actually, there are many minerals in Nanyang, but some of them are not easy to mine. According to Zhang Mingwei's idea, the main mineral points must be occupied, but they will definitely not be able to occupy them all, otherwise it will cost more troops and material resources, etc.
Therefore, in principle, you can let the natives dig it and then exchange it with Ming goods. Otherwise, the indigenous people like Ming Dynasty's products, but if the indigenous people don't have anything that Ming Dynasty likes, how can they do this trade!
Seeing Emperor Chongzhen so happy, Zhang Mingwei said: "Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty's future technological development will require more and more copper. The most important copper mines in the world are distributed in North and South America, especially in South America. America. Now that the Japanese side has been conquered, we have to start planning an expedition to America."
When he proposed it at this time, it was a bit like planning a five-year plan to plan the future Ming strategy so as not to be in a hurry later and suffer unnecessary losses due to insufficient preparation.
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, of course he had no objection. In fact, he had already tasted the sweetness of being fully prepared, so he immediately convened the cabinet, the Seventh Ministry, and the Supervisor of Ceremonies to begin detailed planning of the strategic arrangements for the next few years of the Ming Dynasty.
Of course, there are also plans for the north and west of Ming Dynasty. The current principle is that when the traffic catches up, it will start to advance to the west and north. For the time being, the benefits of the Ming Dynasty's military deployment along the coast are far greater than those in Central Asia.
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Time soon came to the end of the 21st year of Chongzhen, and the main actions of the Ming Dynasty were concentrated in Nanyang.
Zhang Liangzhe, the governor of Guangdong, summoned a Portuguese man at the governor's office, accompanied by the Portuguese soldier Du Tan.
"I have met Mr. Zhongcheng!" When Du Di saw Zhang Liangzhe coming out of the back office, he quickly learned the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty. After greeting him with his hands clasped in fists, he introduced: "This is our Portuguese general manager in southern Annan... Chief Santos.”
He originally wanted to introduce that this Santos was the Portuguese governor in northern Annan. However, he immediately remembered that Annan was the territory of the Ming Dynasty, how could he be called the governor! So, he quickly changed his tune.
"Sit!" Zhang Liangzhe gestured with his hand and sat down on the main seat.
Naturally, the attendants at the Governor's Mansion did not need to give orders. After pouring the tea, they stood aside.
After Zhang Liangzhe took a sip of tea, he put down his teacup, looked at the two Xiyi and said, "I'm calling you here this time because of Annan's affairs."
Needless to say, both Du Chu and Santos understood this, so they both waited patiently.
"Annan is the territory of the Ming Dynasty, but now it is not under the actual jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty. Instead, it is divided into two forces, the north and the south, which are at war." Zhang Liangzhe looked at them and said coldly, "The court's patience is limited, and it has never seen the results. Now, A decree has been issued to deal with those rebellious Annan."
Annan, also known as Vietnam in later generations, was conquered by troops sent by Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty in the early Ming Dynasty. It was renamed Jiaozhi Chief Envoy and established 15 prefectures, 41 prefectures and 280 counties.
However, during the Xuanzong period of the Ming Dynasty, Jiaozhi became independent and was renamed Annan Kingdom, which existed as a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty.
In March of the 18th year of Jiajing reign of Emperor Shizong of the Ming Dynasty, Mo Dengyong sent an envoy to Zhennanguan to ask for surrender, and presented the Annan land register and household registration to the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty demoted the Annan Kingdom to the Annan Dutong Envoy Division, and the subordinate countries to territories. The Thirteen Roads were changed to the Thirteen Xuanfu Divisions, each with Xuanfu, Tongzhi, Deputy Envoy, and Qian Shi, and Tingdu Tongqi Zhi.
However, Annan did not actually recognize this internally, and Ming Dynasty did not actually rule this place. However, no matter what, it belongs to Ming Dynasty in name only.
At this time, Annan was divided into two factions, the north and the south, and they started fighting. It was known in history as the "Zheng-Nuan Dispute". That is, the two aristocratic families each controlled a piece of territory and wanted to destroy the other. If the original historical development was followed, the results would not be known until 1673.
Among them, the Zheng family in the north hired the Dutch to serve them; while the Ruan family in the south had the support of the Portuguese.
This war was fought both on land and at sea. After all, Annan had a coastal border. However, there have always been wins and losses for each other, and no one can do anything about the other.
In the 21st year of Chongzhen's reign, the powerful minister Zheng Jie took Li Zhenzong hostage and carried out a so-called imperial expedition, and went south to attack the Ruan family. As a result, he was defeated in Changde. The Yulin Army (Zheng Army) suffered heavy losses, and even Li Zhenzong was killed.
If the original historical development is followed, the Zheng family in the north was seriously damaged in this war, so the Ruan family began to counterattack and achieved considerable results.
At this time, after listening to Zhang Liangzhe's words, Sanders glanced at Du Quan, then looked at Zhang Liangzhe and asked, "I wonder what Mr. Zhongcheng needs us to do?"
If you stay in the East for a long time, you will inevitably learn Ming Dynasty Mandarin, which is the common language in the East.
Although the accent of this Xiyi was strange, Zhang Liang could understand it, so he said to them: "Later, tell the Jin Yiwei about the situation of the Ruan family in the south in detail. Then, together with the Ming Navy, destroy them Zheng’s navy master.”
After hearing this, Du Quan tentatively said: "Lord Zhongcheng, with the strength of the Ming Navy, we can destroy Zheng's navy without the need for our Portuguese warships!"
There is an ironclad fact today, that is, the Ming Dynasty's navy, with its new warships and new artillery, is invincible at sea.
On the Portuguese side, the warships and artillery purchased were sent back to the Portuguese mainland to defend Lisbon. Both Du Chu and Sanders were extremely envious.
After hearing this, Zhang Liangzhe replied casually: "I, the main force of the Ming Dynasty's southern navy, are going to attack the Dutch in Malacca and Batavia. Therefore, Annan's naval warships are insufficient, and we need your cooperation."
Actually, the real reason is that these warships from the vassal states of the Xiyi vassal are not used in vain, and their efforts must be mobilized.
Of course, the most important purpose this time is all kinds of news about the Ruan family in the south. Including troop deployment, combat strength, geographical terrain, etc.
When Sanders and Du Quan heard this, they couldn't help but look at each other immediately, then immediately looked at Zhang Liangzhe, and said almost in unison: "Let's go too!"
For the Portuguese, of course they value the Strait of Malacca and Batavia more. If the main force of the Ming Dynasty navy takes action, it will definitely defeat the Dutch. If you go along, you might be able to get a lot of benefits.
For example, Du Quan hurriedly asked Zhang Liangzhe: "Lord Zhongcheng, the Strait of Malacca was originally our Portuguese territory, but it was taken away by the Dutch. This time we will definitely cooperate vigorously with the Ming Dynasty's navy. There is no need for anyone else to do so." Yes, just give us the Strait of Malacca!"
After hearing this, Zhang Liangzhe couldn't help but sneer on his face, but he didn't speak immediately. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea first.
Seeing his sneer, Sanders' heart tightened and he knew something was wrong. He quickly reminded: "Master Zhongcheng, I will tell your country all the news about the Ruan family. How can I get some credit for this? Don't you?" There is no requirement, just the Strait of Malacca.”
Putting down the tea cup, Zhang Liangzhe looked at the two of them and said calmly: "I wonder if you have heard of an old saying? How can you allow others to snore on the side of the bed!"
Although neither Du Chu nor Sanders understands the allusion of this sentence, they can probably understand the clear meaning.
Therefore, the two people's expressions changed and they still wanted to argue.
At this time, I heard Zhang Liangzhe say: "The Strait of Malacca, including the entire Southeast Asia, is the doorstep of the Ming Dynasty. Don't make any plans. That is impossible!"
Hearing this, Sanders said unwillingly: "But what about our contribution to cooperating with the Ming Navy to plan Annan?"
Hearing this, Zhang Liang couldn't help but sneered, and immediately said with a cold face: "You are the subjects of the vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. You should be dispatched by the suzerain state. How can you allow bargaining?"
"..." When Du Chu and Sanders heard this, their expressions suddenly changed.
However, after Zhang Liangzhe finished the training, he changed the topic and said in a gentle tone: "But as long as you perform meritorious service and report to the court, you will naturally be rewarded. As the so-called rewards and punishments are clear, you don't have to worry about this!"
At the end, he added: "Letting you participate is actually giving you the opportunity to make contributions. Don't think that it can't happen without you, do you understand?"
Du Chen and Sanders felt a little aggrieved when they heard Zhang Liangzhe's words. However, if the two of them thought about it carefully, they had to admit that what the Ming governor of Guangdong said made sense.
With the current strength of the Ming army, they really don't need them, and they can actually win.
Speaking of which, Annan is only as big as the Ming Dynasty at most, or even smaller. Whether it's population, economy, or military strength, it's okay to fight behind closed doors, but against the Ming Dynasty, especially the current Ming Dynasty, it's really not enough.
In the end, the two of them had no choice but to obey Ming Guo's arrangements.
After walking out of the governor's yamen, standing on the street at the door, turning to look inside the yamen, Sanders said with some emotion in Portuguese: "How can we allow others to snore on the side of the bed! In this case, only the Ming Empire can You said it so confidently!”
Du Chen listened, nodded, and whispered to him: "The latest news is that the Ming army has conquered the Japanese country."
"..." Sanders was stunned when he heard this, and then this sentence rang in his heart again: How can you allow others to snore on the side of the bed!
