eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 875 Twenty-One Years of Zhengde

Under the influence of the northeast trade winds and geostrophic deflection force, the North Equatorial Warm Current crosses the Pacific Ocean from east to west.

After arriving at Luzon Island, it turns back northward, forming a powerful Japan Warm Current.

Ocean currents are endless, bringing warmth and water vapor to the land close to the ocean.

Since landing on this island, people from far away can feel the difference between this place and the northern interior.

It's winter, but it's as warm as spring here, and being short of clothes is no longer a terrible experience.

On the other hand, due to the lack of sufficient administrative personnel, the Governor-General's Mansion could only ask soldiers to perform various tasks such as guidance, introduction, and guidance.

Another thing is to build a house.

Thousands of people came in waves. Although there was land, there was also a problem of not having enough place to live.

Fortunately, these victims have come through hard times. As long as they have enough food, they can build houses, dig ditches, and build roads in the village...

So someone immediately came forward and said enthusiastically, "Dr. Kang, let me help you get something."

About ten days later, batches of wooden carts began to appear on the road from Shitang Port to Beishibao.

Zai Yao and Zhang Jing each rode a horse and walked in front.

And because it's too clean, it doesn't feel very close.

This batch of supplies is slightly slower than the large number of immigrants. After all, immigration is a business, and the 'capitalists' are so anxious that they can't wait to go to sea immediately without delaying a day.

The population of the castle is registered very clearly.

People’s faces were filled with smiles and they said, “Give the newly built house to Dr. Kang!”

Fortunately, it's not too late.

"The good news from Luzon should have arrived at the palace. It's time for His Highness to have a happy new year." Zhang Jing cupped his hands to congratulate him.

Official doctor?

Zai Yao looked at this scene with a smile. This is the true portrayal of peace and prosperity for the country and the people.

Now this place is a start-up business, but its structure is simple and there are not so many management levels.

Lu Quandi's ten-year-old son was mobilized to work.

Watching those people go from being fearful and uneasy to gradually adapting, watching the houses rise up one by one, and the children running around in circles to release their natural instincts.

This is a basic quality of human beings. After all, everyone in every family will have some headaches and fever.

Zai Yao said: "Now... I hope Beijing's decree can come slower."

This fair and tender healer looks to be in his twenties, still childish and very fair.

In today's prosperous China, the imperial court is very willing to spend money on this.

When the imperial court began to immigrate, it also began to transport a batch of agricultural tools and seeds from the mainland.

"Come forward and get something!"

Because the imperial court compulsorily required it, some of them actually did not come to this place on their own initiative. It's just that there are people from the government here, so it's hard to express it.

"Let's get to know each other. This is a doctor from the capital. His name is Kang Yuanzi. From now on, he will be the official doctor of Beishibao."

Lu Quandi's calves and forearms were exposed. He had just come out of the fields and was called over temporarily just to get something.

"Yes! Everyone, let's go to New Shitang Fort!"

At the same time, a man carrying a medicine box came down from the transport team, a doctor.

Kang Yuanzi blinked at these 'mud legs'.

This year, most of Henan and Northern Zhili suffered severe drought, and these are the victims from all over the country. Zhang Shilang, has he ever thought about how many literati lamented the suffering in the world at the tip of their pens, but most of them only limited themselves to this, and how many actually did practical things for the victims? Instead of going to Beijing and having to deal with different people, I feel more fulfilled by settling these victims here. "

Many people looked puzzled.

"When I was in Beijing last year, I asked my father to fight with great enthusiasm. I wanted to contribute to the country and make a name for myself. The war had just concluded, and I couldn't wait to let my father know about it. But in recent days, I have become even more fond of it. Here is the step-by-step process of arranging these new immigrants.

The soldier explained to the villagers: "Luzon Island is different from the mainland. Although it is good that it is not cold in winter, it will be extremely hot in summer and there will be more mosquitoes. The doctors will tell you how to prevent it. If you have any physical problems, Problem, he will be your savior!”

"Oh? Why?"

Daming Medical College has trained a lot of people over the years. It is not a problem to recruit a hundred people to support the construction. Even if they pay, it will be a small amount of money.

"exist!"

"Beishi Castle Second Team Three, Lu... Lu Quandi?!"

How many people and how many things are needed, basically there won’t be too much error.

As long as the transportation team goes north, they will pass by several new castles.

Contrary to his mood, these new immigrants became enthusiastic as soon as they understood that the imperial court had hired a doctor for them.

This is probably the meaning of the hard work of everyone in the government.

Under his supervision, the soldiers stood in a row and distributed things one by one to the new immigrants in line.

This was the first transportation and distribution trip, and the third prince Zai Yao personally led the team.

"lets go."

But he couldn't see this in the capital.

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Capital.

Forbidden City.

The New Year's bell for the 21st year of Zhengde has arrived as promised.

On the eleventh day of the first lunar month, it snowed heavily again, and the magnificent palace was dressed in white clothes.

Everything is white to the eye, and everything is silent. There was only a little eunuch in a green robe walking quickly through the snow holding a notebook.

"Luzon Military Report! Luzon Military Report!"

Zhu Houzhao, who was warming himself by the fire in the house, heard it soon and glanced at You Zhi.

The old eunuch immediately withdrew, "Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I will go take a look right now."

In front of the emperor, Zaihe and Zaiyan were sitting respectively.

"Is this the news about third brother?"

Speaking of which, Zhu Houzhao had expectations for this result. After all, the Ming Dynasty had firearms, a well-trained army, and experienced generals. If they couldn't win, then there would be problems.

You Zhi turned back quickly, and Zhu Houzhao looked up at the people kneeling outside Nuan Pavilion and said casually, "Give me some reward."

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Okay, come with me and collect the reward."

Zaihe looked at the emperor opening the memorial and was a little impatient. He was anxious to know what was going on there.

Later, I saw the corner of his father's mouth raised, "Cheng Guo Gong is prudent in his deployment of troops. There are no surprises in the war. The overall situation of Luzon has been decided. The third child is brave and fearless, which is also a good thing."

"That's great." The eldest brother and the second child were both happy at the same time. "Congratulations to my father for winning another battle. From today on, our great power as a Ming Dynasty can be proclaimed in Southeast Asia!"

Zhu Houzhao himself had high political sensitivity. He took a careful look at the two brothers. Logically speaking, they might not want to see Zai Yao's achievements.

However, he would never allow this idea of ​​expecting his family to lose the war. Whenever he found something, he had to show them what it meant to be a son but not a godfather.

"Father, have the rebels been defeated?" Zai Yan asked.

"Although the sudden attack swept away dozens of tribes along the lake, the rebels were not completely eliminated. Luzon Island has only a little flat bottom. From the south of Beihu Lake, it is not only mountainous but also densely forested. It is really not suitable to pursue Too deep.”

Zhu Houzhao still recognized Duke Cheng on this point.

When soldiers of the Ming Dynasty suddenly went to fight in that environment, they first had to fight against miasma, mosquitoes, etc., and they could not penetrate too deeply.

And it’s actually not necessary.

For the current Ming Dynasty, a maritime military port and a connected logistics support base are actually enough.

It is actually impossible to kill all the indigenous people on all the islands. Moreover, these countries are nominally vassal states of the Ming Dynasty. The political, military and economic costs of doing such a thing are too high.

It will also trigger a rebound in various countries.

The Ming Dynasty is different from the West. Westerners are not the aboriginal people here. They can do some heinous evil things without any historical and political burdens.

But the Ming Dynasty was an aborigine of East Asia. Historically, the Nanyang island countries had various connections with the Central Plains dynasty, and some people had relatives in Nanyang.

Therefore, unless the island country itself commits suicide, the massacre of the indigenous people will not be tolerated within the Ming Dynasty.

"Father, do you think you should communicate with the king of Sulu?" Zaihe suggested: "The rebels are fleeing to the south, and the only possibility is to enter Sulu. This road to survival is a long way, and these rebels must be in chaos. If you don’t attack, you will destroy yourself.”

The Luzon Islands are mainly composed of two countries, Luzon in the north and Sulu in the south.

Facing across the sea is Kaliman Island, which at this time is Bo Ni.

The Bo Ni Kingdom was also considered strong during this period, and had a good relationship with the Ming Dynasty.

In the third year of Yongle's reign, King Manarajana of Bo Ni sent an envoy to present local products, and Emperor Taizong also named him king.

In the sixth year of Yongle, more than 150 people including the king and his family members arrived in China and were warmly welcomed and received grandly by Emperor Taizong.

It is a pity that this king finally died of illness in Nanjing.

Later, the power of the Ming Dynasty was weak, and the Boni Kingdom had no choice but to surrender to the Manchurian Kingdom.

But since the end of Hongzhi, the Ming Dynasty has become stronger again. Not to mention the Balni Kingdom, the Manchurian Kingdom is looking at the face of the Ming Dynasty.

It can be said responsibly that Nanyang at this time was the back garden of the Ming Dynasty and belonged to the traditional sphere of influence.

If there hadn't been a serious rebellion in Luzon, it would actually be unfair to send troops rashly.

However, the real threat at this time was not the rebellion of the local indigenous people, but the increasing number of Spanish and Portuguese people who began to set foot in this area.

Historical records record that the Southeast Asian trade was very prosperous during this period. The Spaniards probably arrived in Luzon for the first time during the Jiajing period. After arriving, they first begged King Suleiman to give them a small area, mainly for trade, living, etc.

But later they began to continuously expand their base and brazenly launched war against the locals.

The Ming Dynasty now at least has the name of a vassal state in China, and many small countries are willing to submit to the Ming Dynasty.

When the Spaniards arrived here, they were completely aggressive.

"I have approved the decree given to King Sulu."

Zaihe was a little encouraged again. During the recent period, he has been carefully sorting out the great power strategy he previously proposed, so he still has a somewhat clear understanding of the situation in Nanyang.

"Also, now that the overall situation has been decided, should my father call back my third brother? My third brother has traveled across the ocean, and he is looking forward to returning to his duties as soon as possible and returning to his father."

Zhu Houzhao thought about this for a while.

In the first half of the 16th century, the Spanish had not yet arrived, but the Portuguese did.

In the future, it may be inevitable that Ming Dynasty will have several wars with them in this area.

The encounter with Portuguese warships was also mentioned in the reports coming and going.

So far, the two parties have not taken action directly, but the Ming Dynasty has the advantage of being a "big ship". This group of foreign strong but middle-aged people who are good at bullying the small will calm down a lot just by seeing the big ship.

and……

Zhu Houzhao held the sample presented by the mint in his hand and said, "After the Ming Dynasty's currency reform, foreign trade will bring 'inconvenience' to Westerners, and the price for them will increase year by year. This is a risk of war."

From Ningbo to Luzon, it's such a long distance. It's not easy to cover it. It's less than a year now. What are you doing back? It’s not like Luzon’s military rations are not enough.

"Zai Yao is not in a hurry to return. I also want him to visit the Southeast Asian countries on behalf of the Ming Dynasty."

Of course, the identity of the prince is different. If he pulls over a dozen warships, it will become logical to 'persuade' them to accept the new Ming Dynasty coins.

(End of this chapter)