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This room has been extravagantly equipped with floor heating, and he is also intentionally making some strange requests to help the Jiangjunshan gang improve the practical process of technology.A kind of technology also needs to be promoted from theoretical research to practical application. Although Daming does not need large-scale industrialization methods now, the accumulation of practical application of technology is still necessary.

"There is such a thing. The common people build their granaries under the beds, and they feel that they can rest on their pillows when they sleep." Chen Zilong smiled. He felt that he was about to take off his coat. It was very hot in the emperor's room.

"That can't be done. The people's food can't be stored for a few years and it's easy to get moldy. You have to find a way to find a way to store the food. It must be able to store it for at least three to five years." Zhu Youjian said.

"It's barely feasible in three years, but it may be difficult in five years. If it continues like this, there will be stale grains that are not suitable for consumption from next year, which is also a problem." Chen Zilong had a regretful expression on his face.

"Old grain can be used to make wine and feed pigs." Zhu Youjian blurted out.

The common people are full, so of course they can drink some wine if they have the conditions. Looking at the wineries all over the place in later generations, you can know that wine is still attractive to people.

"However, the tax on wine can't be too low, it's higher than ordinary commodities. Nanyang's food will continue to be imported. As long as they don't lose money, they will be raised. The south needs to be stable for a few years. If they don't buy their food, the plantations The development will slow down, isn’t this a blow to the enthusiasm of immigrants!”

The development of Nanyang has just begun, and now Nanyang's economy still needs to be supported by the mainland market, otherwise, how can we talk about development?Even if this business is losing money, Zhu Youjian will still make a lot of money.

But the food problem is not as simple as what Chen Zilong reported. After the initial stabilization, the food production will inevitably increase. If the labor force continues to stay on the land and the food production continues to increase, it may not be a good thing for Daming.

In addition, the Northeast, Taiwan, Nanyang and other places only produce grain and have no other economic outlets, and that is the crisis of Ming Dynasty.

Chapter 636: The Rise and Fall of the Zheng Family

Zheng's mansion can be described as the king of glory this winter. Since the emperor's imperial seal was handed down, there has been an endless stream of guests visiting the mansion.

Daming, unexpectedly gave birth to a real prince, what a shame.Moreover, it was a foreign enclave, and the Zheng family had the final say on decent princes, much more than the princes surnamed Zhu.

Zheng Zhilong has now lived in his hometown with the title of Nan'anbo. Most of the men in the Zheng family have entered the mall, but there are not many people who really do outstanding work.

Zheng Chenggong's official position is too high, and he is suspected of having a high meritorious service. It is normal for Zheng's family not to have too many people in the officialdom. Every Chinese actually understands this.

However, since the trade with Japan was interrupted, the Zheng family's business has not been as good as before, and the main trade has changed from Japan to cross-strait exchanges.As a result, almost all private transportation and commerce between the straits were monopolized by the Zheng family.This of course includes immigration.

"Brother, there are many officials and squires in the outer hall who want to see you?" Zheng Hongkui came to the backyard, specifically to find Zheng Zhilong.

"No, these people are here to find out when our family will reopen the shipping to Japan. I haven't written a word about it yet. I'm too lazy to see them." Zheng Zhilong opened his eyelids and said lazily.

"Brother, most of our family's income is the same as before. Some younger generations have begun to complain that everyone thinks that the monthly payment is not enough." Zheng Hongkui said.

"Fourth brother, why are there so few people going to Taiwan this month?" Zheng Zhilong got up after hearing about Yinzi.

"I don't care about that. It's winter now, how can there be so many people running towards Taiwan?" Zheng Hongkui replied.

"It can't go on like this, Taiwan is the foundation of our Zheng family. If Mori can seal off Taiwan like Jiro, then our Zheng family will," Zheng Zhilong said, looking around.

In fact, the entire Zheng family actually has this idea, which is almost known to passers-by.But Zheng Zhilong also understood that it was impossible for Zheng Chenggong to seal Hokkaido like Tagawa Jiro.However, even sealing off a world town in Taiwan is already enough.

"I'm afraid it's difficult to handle. Then Yao Qisheng doesn't want to get in, he just doesn't want to see our Zheng family. If he wasn't a governor personally appointed by the emperor, I would say: Zheng Hongkui would gesticulate his neck when he said that.

"Confused. You can't be hard on Yao Qisheng. Do you really think that our emperor is a fool? He deliberately put a character in Taiwan who is against us. Either Yao Qisheng or Zhang Qisheng. If someone from the Li family is recruited, I will How will it end when you see it?" Zheng Zhilong snapped.

"No way! I don't think the Li family is anything special. Then Li Nian is still suffering in the ice and snow, and the emperor hasn't seen him give him a good position?" Zheng Hongkui said disdainfully.

The Li family naturally refers to the Li Yan brothers. At present, only the Li family is the most favored. Although Li Jiaming is actually two brothers, the Li family has many subordinates in the military system.It is not an exaggeration to say that the young generals who were reorganized twice in the Luzhong Army now account for at least one-third of the Ming Army.These courses were all trained by Zhu Youjian and also taught by Li Yan.

"What do you know? Li Nian opened up the frontier and expanded the territory. This is the emperor's contribution to the Li family!" Zheng Zhilong's eyes were bright, and Zhu Youjian's actions were all political tactics in his opinion.

"Then Li Yan has already become the chief assistant, how can he be promoted further? I think the eldest brother is worrying too much." Zheng Hongkui continued to be disdainful.

"Not necessarily. I think that since the current emperor left the northern capital, he seemed to be a completely different person, and he suddenly became enlightened. You can see that he expanded the land everywhere, and he may not have other ideas. It's just that I can't see it for the time being. It's just transparent." Zheng Zhilong said.

"Then what should we do? Big brother's former servant, Shi Lang, has already become the emperor of Nanyang, but our Zheng family has cut off the shipping to Japan. I really can't swallow this resentment." Zheng Hongkui was indignant.

In the entire Nanyang strategy, the one who benefited the most was Shi Lang, and the one who benefited the most was the Zheng family.In the beginning, the Zheng family relied on their trade with the Japanese country, so they didn't care about Nanyang at all.According to Zheng Zhilong's thinking, it was not so easy for Daming to get the East India Company from the Dutch, and he had dealt with the Dutch for half his life.

Who knew that the Dutch would be discouraged so quickly, and who expected North Korea and Japan to fight?As a result, the situation reversed in a short period of time, and the Zheng family was completely dumbfounded.

However, the situation in Nanyang was not as good as expected.Although Daming took the East India Company from the Dutch, the overall business has only recovered to about [-]% of that of the Dutch heyday. This is mainly because Daming's business talents can't keep up.The second is that the trade routes in Europe have not been completely opened up. In the end, it depends on the results of Jiu'er's visit to Europe.

On the other hand, the shipping industry in Ming Dynasty has just emerged, and there are a lot of places in the country that need immigrants to develop, and the recovery and growth of the population is actually a slow process.After all, the size is still not enough, which limits the development.If there is a base of one billion people in future generations, Zhu Youjian dares to attack Europe.

Of course, some people will refer to Germany in World War II and say mechanized warfare.Well, Zhu Youjian thinks that the Ming Dynasty has not produced an internal combustion engine yet, even if it did, it will drive all the way from the Central Plains to Europe. Do you think it is the level of military manufacturing in the 21st century?

Having said that, the Zheng family has begun to be dissatisfied with Zhu Youjian because of the sharp drop in income.If it weren't for the conferment of Jiro Tianchuan this time, the Zheng family's resentment would probably be even greater.The imperial seal made Zheng Zhilong regain his favor for Zhu Youjian. At the same time, Zheng Zhilong adjusted the development center of the Zheng family.

"Fourth brother, you send someone to write a letter to Jiro, and say that Daddy supports him with all his strength. You need someone to give someone, and you want money to give money. In addition, you should find a way to recruit some daredevils to form a guard team, and you must be strict. Protect Jiro's safety. I think our family will temporarily reduce Mori's monthly schedule, and use it closely for Jiro, after all, Jiro's side is the big deal." The head of the house, Zheng Zhilong, spoke directly, tantamount to putting everything in the past on Zheng Chenggong The hope on his body moved to Jiro Tagawa.

Even individuals can see this clearly. After all, Jiro Tagawa is now the ruler of the country, and without support, he cannot stand firmly.The Zheng family happened to have this strength.This is also where Zhu Youjian's political vision is brilliant.To help a puppet king come out, at least he can't completely rely on Daming.

"Brother, I understand, I'll do it right away." Zheng Hongkui turned around and left. After all, the Zheng family still has a solid foundation, and it's no problem to raise an army.

Chapter 637: Arms knock on the door of trade

The most important shipbuilding research in Ming Dynasty was still in Nanjing.Jiangjunshan is used as a theoretical research base, and Baguazhou is used as a technical demonstration testing ground.However, the main shipyard of Ming Dynasty is on Changxing Island.

Many interested people went to Changxing to spy on the military situation, thinking that they could spy on Ming's core technical secrets there, but most of them returned in vain.From the beginning, Zhu Youjian adopted a modular production model similar to later generations.

In other words, Changxing Island is at most an assembly dock, and many core parts are processed elsewhere.Changxing Island couldn't even draw the blueprint of the hull.If you want to find all the parts factories, it will take a lot of effort.

"Your Majesty, people from Jiaozhi, Annan, Siam, and Semu all want to order sea-going ships from our Ming Dynasty. It's just that what they want is our kind of warship." Chen Bangyan has now taken over part of Gao Xing's duties, this kind of old master We have finally begun to learn to participate in the management of specific affairs, instead of talking about it.

From the perspective of national administration, in fact, the Gao Xing family cannot maintain the smooth operation of an industry or a large enterprise for a long time. Those who are truly capable of management must be these scholars, especially the elderly who have reached a certain age. .

"Sell. Anyone who wants it, we can sell it. Don't be afraid that they will buy it back and turn their guns on us. My Ming Dynasty is an open and honest country of gentlemen!" Zhu Youjian waved his hand, with no grudge, looking Chen Bangyan complained directly in his heart.Big hooligans generally like to flaunt themselves as gentlemen.

"Then the price?" Chen Bangyan was already happy with the approval of the transaction.Being able to sell things can generate performance, which has become the consensus of officials at all levels in Ming Dynasty.Some departments, such as the Import and Export Corporation, and the East India Company, are greedy for bonuses.

Daming Jiangnan Shipyard is a big company anyway, so it's a bit embarrassing to say that the monthly bonus is pitifully small.This time, Chen Bangyan originally wanted to ask Zhu Youjian for money directly as before, but with the advice of someone who cared, he finally got such a rich news from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"You set the price. If you set more, you get more, and if you set less, I will deduct your monthly salary. No matter how you sell it, you can't lose the share that the court should earn." Zhu Youjian just acted like a shopkeeper.

"But the problem is these small countries, they have no money!" Chen Bangyan was ashamed for a while, in fact, he had already inquired clearly, those small countries in Southeast Asia, who would not want to play with a warship that can fire cannons, but who can afford it?

As soon as the cannon rang, it was ten thousand taels of gold.This is not something a small country can afford.

"No money? Don't talk about me if you don't have money." Zhu Youjian rolled his eyes and thought: I don't run a charity shop.However, he rolled his eyes and immediately continued: "If you don't have money, you can use things to pay off the debt. If you really don't have anything to mortgage, you can use tariffs as mortgages. When Ming's goods enter their country for trading, they can be deducted from tariffs."

"I would like to thank the emperor for the mighty grace of those small countries!" Chen Bangyan knelt down and kowtowed.

why?Because Ming Dynasty had no sense of trade before, even if the government did some trade, how could a small country dare to collect taxes, and there was never such a thing as tariffs.What's more, Da Ming also looked down on the products of small countries.In the eyes of the Ming Dynasty officials, they also disdain to go to those small countries to do business.

But what Zhu Youjian said today is different. It can be regarded as the great emperor treating the small countries in Nanyang as equals.Moreover, they exchanged warships for the market. In everyone's eyes, Zhu Youjian was subsidizing others at a loss.Everyone felt that this was an unequal treaty, an inequality for Ming Dynasty.

When Zhu Youjian saw Chen Bangyan kowtow to himself, he didn't understand what he was doing that made him angry.

In Zhu Youjian's view, if Daming's products want to go out, of course they must find a market.Products such as silk and porcelain can be exported to Europe, but they are not suitable for neighboring countries.People would rather use clay pots than buy your porcelain bowls, what should I do?

What is the premise of industrialized mass production?Some people say it's technology, it's machines.Zhu Youjian thinks neither.The premise of industrialization should be the market. Without a market, no matter how many commodities you produce, they are still waste.It is impossible to expect all the goods produced by Daming to be sold to Europe, so it is better to develop the surrounding markets first.In addition to North Korea and Japan, the nearest market in the surrounding market is South Asia.A little further away is India and Arabia.

From the perspective of seeking the market, Zhu Youjian did not engage in any unequal treaties, but instead politely talked with everyone on an equal footing.