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But Lin Hai didn't know that since the Qin Dynasty, the Chinese nation's past dynasties have always defended the north more heavily. The south of the Yangtze River was gradually developed after the Tang Dynasty after Emperor Sui Yang built the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. In addition, the ancients at that time They are all behind closed doors. Apart from the emergence of Japanese pirates in the south, there has not been any major forces.Unlike the north, there have been many ethnic groups that can compete with the regime established by the Han people in history, so the focus of all dynasties has been on the north.

As long as the south is free from natural and man-made disasters, it generally doesn't care much.That is to say, until now, the development of Jiangnan has almost been completed, various cities have been established, and the land in Jiangnan is very fertile and very suitable for rice paddy. Coupled with the continuous development of sericulture and weaving industries, and the discovery of salt fields, the entire Jiangnan The rulers take it seriously.Otherwise, the ancestors of the Lin family would not have chosen to settle down in Jiangnan if they wanted to avoid disasters. At that time, Jiangnan was almost a three-way zone.

"Because of the transactions between countries, the national conditions of each country are different. The most common silk fabrics in our Feng Dynasty may be sold at a price higher than gold in other countries. Common things in other countries can also be sold in our Feng Dynasty. They are sold out of stock, such as Western clocks and Western watches. The gap between them has brought huge benefits, so there are endless business trips on the Silk Road, and the various taxes that my Feng Dynasty got from it are naturally incalculable. Therefore, the Silk Road is Since the Han Dynasty, the Huaxia family has been one of the economic lifelines of all dynasties." Lin Hai said in a deep voice.

Emperor Xuande couldn't help but nodded. No matter when, no matter which dynasty or generation the emperor is in power, it is impossible to ignore the economic lifeline of the Silk Road.

Seeing that Emperor Xuande nodded, Lin Hai smiled and said, "Your Majesty, haven't you discovered that the level of trade in the southern coastal areas can actually be compared with the northern Silk Road? The only difference is that the northern route is The road is dry, while the south is transported by sea. In addition, when the southwest wind blows, Japanese pirates are rampant, so it seems that it is not as stable as the northern Silk Road.”

Emperor Xuande hesitated for a moment, he is not a saint, naturally he also hoped to leave a good name in history as an emperor through the ages, but his cautious and careful character has not changed for many years, he hesitated and asked: "If it is really possible Opening up a Silk Road is naturally the blessing of my Feng Dynasty, but I have heard that the biggest threat on the sea is not the pirates but the weather on the sea. I heard that many people are buried in the sea and lose their blood. If everyone That's it. Is there anyone else going?"

This is also one of the reasons why the ancients ignored the Maritime Silk Road. The reason is very simple, although it takes a lot of hard work to travel by land.But generally speaking, the only threats are horse thieves and robbers. Personal safety is still somewhat guaranteed, but at the worst time, the corpse can still be found anyway, and there will be no bones left.You must know that the ancients respected corpses very much.Even the sages have said that 'the dead are the greatest'.

Lin Hai bowed to Emperor Xuande, "That's what the emperor thinks about, but what the emperor said is just a coincidence, not every time. I dare not hide it from the emperor. My ancestral home is in Suzhou. , There are clansman who organized a fleet to go out to sea in the ancestral home of Suzhou. When Wei Chen was young, he asked the children of the clan curiously. He found that although the risk on the sea is not small, the profit is greater. Generally speaking, the market is Ordinary silk, tea, and porcelain can be more than seven times higher in the West, and special products from Western countries, such as spices, are shipped back to my country for sale.

The profits that come and go, the construction period that is thrown to the boatman, and all aspects of management.Basically earn more than ten times.In this way, as long as you can run two or three times smoothly.Even if you encounter catastrophes in succession in the future, as long as you don't continue to be unlucky, you still have money to spare.Moreover, there are countries on the other side of the sea, and transactions can also be done. The Silk Road on land can be successful, and sea transportation is more convenient.Therefore, Weichen believes that the Maritime Silk Road will have more commercial profits than the land Silk Road. "

Emperor Xuande was completely moved by Lin Hai's words. He never thought about this matter. One Silk Road would benefit Fengchao endlessly. ?He doesn't have to live in such a shriveled life anymore, he can break one copper plate into two!

"Is it feasible?" Emperor Xuande's eyes flashed with excitement, and with his forbearance skills, he couldn't control himself at this moment.

"Of course it is possible!" Lin Hai said categorically. This is the inevitable road of historical development. The Silk Road on the sea is ten times faster and more convenient than the Silk Road on land. Given time, it is only a matter of time before the Silk Road on land will replace it.

"Your Majesty, when Zhang Qian of the Western Han Dynasty was sent to the Western Regions to open up the Silk Road, there were not a few people who opposed it. But Emperor Wu of the Han insisted on going his own way, and the Silk Road was born. His success is not exactly what you emulated, Your Majesty. A role model? Weichen believes that as long as the Silk Road on the sea is opened up, the profits will not be less than the Silk Road on land." Lin Hai said loudly.

Emperor Xuande nodded, "I've made a note of this matter, and I'm making a decision after discussing it with the cabinet ministers."

Lin Hai was not surprised by Emperor Xuande's decision. If Emperor Xuande listened to Lin Hai's words and made an order immediately, then Lin Hai would be worried!Such an impulsive emperor is not a good emperor. I think this kind of composure is the embryo of Mingjun.

Lin Hai tilted his head and smiled, "Actually, Wei Chen didn't say anything!"

"Oh! One more point? Tell me quickly." Emperor Xuande said with great interest.

But Lin Hai knelt down on the ground with a 'boom', "Before I speak, I ask the emperor to forgive me for my crime of disrespect."

Emperor Xuande frowned, and said with some displeasure: "Zhen, didn't you forgive your crime of disrespect long ago? It doesn't matter if you have something to say."

"Yes, I thank you, Your Majesty!" Lin Hai kowtowed to Emperor Xuande again, then got up and said, "I have been sorting out the history of various dynasties during this time, and found that the book said that the reason why the country perished is nothing more than Faint rulers, treacherous ministers, and people’s poor lives, etc. But the humble minister has a question, what is the so-called people’s poor lives to be judged! Is it because the people are not full of food or what? At the beginning, there was also a period of time when people did not have enough to eat, and in the past dynasties and dynasties, they also did not have enough to eat.

Weichen once read the books carefully and found that the so-called people's livelihood is actually rooted in the land problem. The country's taxes are too heavy, and the poor can't pay the tax, so they can only sell the land!I sold it this year, but I have some extra money, but it's the second year, the third year?There is also the Huaxia clan. There has been a custom since ancient times, that is, to be a big landlord. When a dynasty is about to end, the common people almost have no land in their hands, and they will not be able to eat!But those big landlords have piled up grains that are moldy! "In fact, to put it simply, it is the issue of land annexation.

"Has your majesty ever thought about it, maybe there is a piece of land on the opposite side of the sea with no people on it, and there are abundant resources there, just waiting for my Dafeng people to get them?" Lin Hai said seductively, in fact, what this guy was talking about was The smallest continent on earth, in history, there were only a few indigenous peoples in that piece of land at first, and then it was occupied by the British!If the Huaxia people occupy it, maybe history will have to be rewritten again.

Emperor Xuande was taken aback for a moment, and then said: "What you are talking about is land like Fusang. That kind of land is nothing more than a piece of chicken!" It's just a piece of chicken, it's tasteless to eat, and it's a pity to throw it away, so the dish has always been let him stay in the name of a vassal state of the Celestial Dynasty.

Lin Hai shook his head, "Your Majesty, you can't look at it that way. It's true that Fusang is far behind my country, Feng, but it also has its own characteristics. As far as I know, Fusang is not a big country, but it has many gold and silver mines. Yes, Weichen once heard people say that there is a gold mine over there, if you dig it casually, it will be a big pile of gold! Although it may be a lie, you can also imagine the size of the gold mine in Fusang.

And this is not what Weichen said. At the end of each dynasty, land annexation was serious, and ordinary people didn't even have land at all. How could they survive and not stand up to rebel under such circumstances.But if there is a piece of land waiting for them in the distance at this time, and it is guaranteed by the state, everyone can get a piece of land. Your Majesty, would you say that they are willing to go to a distant place or rebel. "

"Ru Hai is right! But not everyone is willing to leave their hometown, and there may not be such a piece of land in the distance. Besides, even if there is such a land, it is impossible to give it to them for free! If it is really given to them Aren't those who didn't get it unfair?" Emperor Xuande said with a frown.

"The emperor's words are justified. That's why I said that we should vigorously support maritime trade. First, it can add new taxes to the country, enrich the treasury, and at the same time not increase the burden on the domestic people. Second, the sea is very stormy. The route, no one knows where it will go, Weichen said, just in case, in case someone actually arrives on such a continent with inexhaustible resources and a land without owner, won't the emperor be tempted?

As for the distribution method, I just have an idea now. The emperor can reward these discoverers, and then include the land they discovered into our country, because it is a land without owners, and there must be no buildings like cities. .The emperor can be more generous and decree that whoever builds the city will be the city lord for as many years as possible, and then exempt from tax for as many years as possible. Of course, the cost of the army used to protect the city is also paid by these city lords.Waiting for this year to pass, isn't this city owned by the emperor?Your Majesty, you didn't spend a penny, and after a few years, you will have an extra city. Don't you feel tempted? Lin Hai smiled confidently at Emperor Xuande.

Emperor Xuande looked at Lin Hai's fair face, blinked and said, "My heart is indeed moved!"

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