The vision of the red building is farther

Before Jia Zhen could speak, Han Chang, who was in deep thought, spoke first. "I think I understand the meaning of the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. There are so many subordinate countries in my dynasty. In the past, I gave more money and food. After the Holy One became the throne, he focused on thrift. Those small countries were dissatisfied, but because of the Our dynasty is strong and we dare not make any noise, but now we can use those affiliated countries to come forward to do these things, firstly, it will not hinder our dynasty's reputation, and secondly, it can be regarded as reducing the burden of my court's tribute." "Master Han is really admired by the officials. " Jia Zhen nodded, and then said: "It's just that the country is rich and the people are strong. Although it is a small border country, we must guard against its wolfish ambitions. If there is too much wealth, I am afraid that there will be border chaos. According to me Said, it is better to borrow their land and people, but they are in our hands, as long as they send more gold, silver and silk things."

"This is a good idea." Emperor Zhenghe tapped on the table lightly. Everyone knows that this is the usual habit of Emperor Zhenghe when he is thinking, "But if you give more gold and silver, they will not change." I have a way, why not set up a foreign affairs office in those border areas, and equip them with troops, in name only to protect companies and caravans, and in private they can also be used for surveillance. Right now they are in a year of disaster, it is You can take advantage of this opportunity." Liu Hongfei, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, thought about it for a moment, and then said slowly. "Go and make a statement!" Emperor Zhenghe sighed and said. "Think twice, Your Majesty, the literati open their mouths, I'm afraid it will be another trouble at that time." The Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment said, the reform is facing many difficulties, and there is a war. Some literati have already begun to criticize the government and the emperor, and even agitate public opinion. It caused a lot of disturbances.

"Since I ascended the throne, I have done too many things to enumerate. This is not the only one that is out of line. It's not bad for the literati to say a few more words. It's just what the minister of the Ministry of punishment said. These scholars should pay attention to inciting the common people. But Is there a solution?" Emperor Zhenghe was also troubled by what the Minister of the Ministry of Punishments had written, and he dug out the notes written by the Minister of the Ministry of Justice in the past few days, and handed them to his confidants to read.

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, the best way is to tell the truth to the common people, but how can these plans be clearly explained to the common people, if the common people know it, then other countries will also know it clearly.But if it is forcibly suppressed, it will even lose popular support. "Since it is a matter in charge of the Ministry of Punishment, let the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment talk about it first." Emperor Zhenghe named the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment first. "Your Majesty, the ancients said that the people can let them know, but they can't let them know, so we should take extraordinary measures." The Minister of Punishment paused and said, "I feel that instead of passively waiting for the literati to make trouble, it's better for us to fight back. This The folk saying doesn’t mean that every time righteousness kills more dogs, every time there is evil heart there are more scholars. If the reputation of these rioters is completely discredited and they become people who everyone shouts and beat, no common people will be willing to join them.”

"I feel that what the Minister of the Ministry of Justice said is true. For example, Chai Wanzhi, who is the leader, often tortures and beats people on weekdays, and often cooperates with some wealthy businessmen. He is a full-fledged lawsuit. If these past events are exposed, I am afraid that the common people would like to take Chai If Wan Zhi is killed, why would he follow Chai Wanzhi!" Liu Hongfei pondered for a moment, then said.

Emperor Zhenghe nodded, turned around and wrote a secret order, instructing his attendants to deliver it directly to the officials handling the matter.In a few days, Jia Zhen drew up relevant articles with everyone, and submitted them to Emperor Zhenghe for review.After careful consideration, Emperor Zhenghe selected a few places that are adjacent to the dynasty but have a normal relationship. One is Tianzhu, and the other is Temasek.Jia Zhen was stunned when she saw Tianzhu. It seems that no matter how it develops, India cannot get rid of being a so-called trade transfer station.India at this time can be regarded as the late Mughal period, most of the emperors were fatuous and incompetent, and local separatist forces began to rise, but it was the Europeans who decided the fate of India.As for Temasek—Jia Zhen really couldn’t remember it for a while, but Liu Hongfei pointed out Temasek to Jia Zhen. When Jia Zhen saw the golden waterway—the Strait of Malacca, she couldn’t help but suddenly realized that it was Singapore, the so-called The garden country.Jia Zhen shrugged her shoulders. The Strait of Malacca does have a sense of existence, but Singapore is too much to be liked.At this time, sea transportation had not yet emerged, and when the communication between Eurasia and Eurasia was mainly by land, Singapore was a place without any sense of existence. exist.

"I think Temasek can actually be controlled in our hands. In this way, the entire waterway can be controlled by us, and the tolls from trade exchanges alone will be profitable enough." Han Chang bowed his head and pondered for a moment, and had a new idea . "It's just that it's too high-profile now, and we can't plan for the moment." Jia Zhen summed it up secretly in her heart, and felt that it was a pity that the benefits of indirect control were much less than direct control. "That's right, it's not about the loss of one city and one pond." Hubu Shangshu regretted these losses the most, but after thinking about the overall situation, he readily let go.

"By the way, there is one more thing. I know from the secret agent that the trade in the Middle East may not be so smooth now." Emperor Zhenghe picked up a memorial on the table. Now the trade in the Middle East has started to slow down because of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Slowly shrinking, although the short-term impact is not great, but in the long run, maritime shipping is bound to flourish. This is an opportunity, and as the emperor of the Great Yang Dynasty, he must seize this opportunity.

"What does Your Majesty mean?" Jia Zhen raised her eyes and asked. "I've been thinking about it for the past few days. Sea transportation is not as safe as road transportation. However, the relationship in the Middle East is intricate. If you intervene forcibly, it will be beyond your reach. It will also be a big burden on the current financial constraints. It broke the existing plan. Therefore, although Temasek intends to control it indirectly, it is of great significance to our dynasty." Emperor Zhenghe thought for a moment, "In addition, I plan to follow the example of the past and send caravans to the West again."

Jia Zhen and the others were slightly taken aback. The sea ban and shipping were just for cash flow and to grasp the information of various countries. Large-scale shipping is more the right granted by the imperial court to the imperial merchants. It doesn't seem to be just such an idea. The ambition in the monarch's bones has been ignited. This fire of ambition will fully shake the whole world and change the course of the next hundred years, or even longer.

Emperor Zhenghe began to secretly select people who would go to the West again, and this time he handed it over to Han Chang, but as a member of the cabinet, Jia Zhen did not keep news.It was beyond his expectation, but within his expectation. He never thought that Qian Mingda would volunteer to take charge of this voyage to the Western Regions. One must know that the voyage to the Western Regions was as difficult as Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions. It is the first step towards the ocean, and the future is boundless, and it may be difficult to return to the homeland.

Qian Mingda is now a fourth-rank military officer, and it can be said that he is the highest-ranking person among the Westerners who took the initiative to invite Yingying to be an envoy this time, so he was specially ordered by the government and the emperor to come to Beijing. "I heard that you, Qian Mingda, and Jia Boxi once worked together in Sheyang. Jia Boxi is very clear about this matter. If you have any questions, just ask him or Han Chang." Regarding talents, Zheng Hedi is always extra patient and kind, On the contrary, Qian Mingda was flattered, his face, which had been blackened and dry by the sea wind for many years, was a little red, and he stuttered a little even when he spoke, but when it came to matters about the sea, no one knew as well as Qian Mingda. "According to Aiqing's wishes, Han Chang, you are ordered to supervise it." Emperor Zhenghe helped Qian Mingda up with his own hands as if he had found a treasure, and turned his head to tell Han Chang. "I take orders." Han Chang hastily agreed.

"Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had Zhang Qian back then, and the silk road was a prosperous old friend. Today, I have Qian Mingda, a man of lofty ideals like you, and you are my Zhang Qian." Emperor Zhenghe was excited, patted Qian Mingda on the shoulder, and then said, "I heard that Aiqing, you have an old man and a young man. Now that you are going to the West for me, I will naturally protect you from any worries. Why don't you take them all to Beijing. I will send someone to take care of them, and your children will arrange it personally. Good teachers teach them."

When all the people left the palace, it was already sunset. "I didn't expect you to have such courage." Jia Zhen patted Qian Mingda on the shoulder and invited him to have a drink at her house, but Qian Mingda didn't refuse. "I am just an ordinary person, but if I work hard and succeed, I can be regarded as a famous person in history. If I fail, I can earn a good future for the whole family. This life is worth it." Qian Mingda drank With a cup of yellow soup, he said, "You and I have a lifelong friendship, and I am not hypocritical in front of you. I just can't understand that dry civil servant, who turned his mouth up and down, and pressed us down loudly." A group of military officers who worked hard to earn their future, fuck him, I can do things they dare not do."

"Drink, drink." Jia Zhen poured wine and persuaded. "To tell you the truth, if it weren't for the previous actions of the Holy Majesty, I wouldn't dare to take the initiative to invite Ying. Pelli, what are we people looking for? We have a future, money, and everything, but what excites us the most is not this, but There must be someone who can remember me, and remember that this peaceful and prosperous age is due to us, ordinary people!" Qian Mingda's eyes were slightly red, "How many years do you think it has been? It has been many years, only we mud-legged people have the right to speak, and the money for pensions has been increased, and finally someone in the court thinks about our kindness, so they will do this, and they will do it at the risk of their lives!" Qian Mingda couldn't help but pat Said with chest.

"I'm toasting you." Jia Zhen filled her own wine glass, touched one, and drank it all in one gulp.