Chapter 587 Party Controversy (2)

"When it comes to smuggling maritime trade in the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River, the European countries that were previously despised by the Ming Dynasty were much richer than they thought."

Wen Tiren put down his memorial and looked at Min Hongxue said: "After opening the sea to trade from Tianjin, Chen Yansheng was in an orderly manner. The number of maritime merchants from various countries who traveled to Tianjin was increasing. These Western barbarians bought bulk silk.

, porcelain, tea, etc.

Benfu was surprised, where did they get so much money?

These Xiyi sea merchants who came to Tianjin transport the most were grain, copper, spices, jade and other things. Where did they get it?"

"This official really knows a little."

Min Hongxue smiled and said, "According to some Jiangnan merchants, people who traveled to and from the Ming Dynasty mostly occupied land in the countries of Southeast Asia.

The countries in the South China Sea were not as barren as the Ming Dynasty thought, and even rich, such as grain, copper, iron ore, spices, jade, and even gold ore.

It is precisely for this reason that many people under the jurisdiction of the provinces in Jiangnan secretly carried the imperial court and organized their ships under their names to travel thousands of miles to the countries of Nanyang."

"No wonder when the Tianqi Dynasty was in the Tianqi Dynasty, those Donglin Party members insisted on competing with Wei Yan and the others."

Wen Tiren narrowed his eyes and said, "I'm afraid that part of the reason is that, it's obvious that he is doing such a thing in private, and the treasury is empty. He wants to impose more taxes to alleviate the problems he faces.

Think about it now, there is the truth behind it.

If that's the case, it's not impossible for us to defeat Han Dynasty. Since this is the case, then you can arrange some people first and warm up in the court."

"Here."

Min Hongxue immediately bowed.

There has never been a right or wrong statement in power struggle. The root cause of this phenomenon is the interests, and there are so many positions. If you occupy the position, it will affect my promotion and wealth.

Since it is not from the same sect, don’t blame me for being ruthless.

"etc."

Wen Tiren stretched out his hand and said, "The honorable relatives in Beijing have been acting very quickly recently. They are very concerned about Tianjin. They find some reliable personnel and go to Tianjin to find out the situation.

In the past, Ben Sui always thought that His Majesty would be affected by the court and was forced to make concessions again. Now, thinking about it, this idea is unrealistic.

I’m afraid that those honorary relatives will be organized by His Majesty. If there is a huge profit in opening a sea trade, our people will also follow up secretly.”

"Here."

Min Hongxue worshipped again.

Emperor Chongzhen has always believed in a principle that as long as some minor changes are formed within the territory of the Ming Dynasty and unswervingly support it, it will affect more and more groups over time.

The territory of China has always been ahead of the world, and it is like this no matter which period it is, which has also made everything arrogant gradually form a trend.

Before the Qing Dynasty, most of the people who were closed to the country were thought that the territory outside China was a barren place. Taking the initiative to open the sea and contact the outside world was purely a waste of money.

But in fact, this is not the case.

The opening of the sea represents a pioneer of expansion, especially for the Ming Dynasty at this stage, internal contradictions are intensifying and there are many problems. If we do not try to divert it out, we will rely on the sea and war to transfer the corresponding contradictions and

Problem, that will only lead to a condescending ending.

Where is the Ganqing Palace.

"This Li Zicheng is really ambitious. Even the Tianyou Palace and the Privy Council have been tricked out." Emperor Chongzhen leaned on the dragon throne, looked at the secret memo presented by Jinzhou, and said with a smile: "I am afraid of this." I will be angry and then cut off my trade with them."

"Emperor, do you want the Silijian to send people to Tianjin?" Wang Chengen bowed slightly and said, "This Li Zicheng is ambitious. He dares to carry the national court and the emperor on his back and do such a thing. , If there is no punishment, I am afraid he will be like Jianlu."

“No need.”

Emperor Chongzhen smiled faintly and said, "I was a little worried before that the Liaodong rebel army led by Li Zicheng would be killed by the Jianlu Eight Banners led by Huang Taiji.

If this is the case, the checks and balances in Liao territory will not be guaranteed.

Now, Li Zicheng has these ambitions, which means he will not surrender easily. With the existence of the Liaodong Rebel Army, the pressure from Sun Chengzong and others will be reduced accordingly."

Wang Chengen showed a puzzled expression.

Wang Chengen has always been puzzled by Emperor Chongzhen's support for Li Zicheng's troops. If Li Zicheng was allowed to develop in Liao like this, then it would eventually expand, wouldn't it damage the power of the Ming Dynasty?

But what Wang Chengen didn't know was that Emperor Chongzhen needed forces like Li Zicheng to help the Ming Dynasty share the pressure on Liao and promote the development of the Ming Dynasty's military industry.

The core of stimulating industrial development is a continuous stream of orders. After all, with orders, there will be trade exchanges. With trade exchanges, there will be money flow.

Perhaps Li Zicheng had few gold and silver reserves in his territory, but he could trade equal amounts of transactions with Jianlu's head, the war horses he snatched, and even the minerals and wood he ruled.

With this drive, if Li Zicheng wants to maintain the power under his residence, he must continue to expand. At that time, wars in Liao will be more frequent, and the various armies of the Ming Dynasty can also take action accordingly.

This will lead to a deformed war trade, but Emperor Chongzhen did not care. No matter what form of development it was, as long as it could promote the industrial development of the Ming Dynasty, it would be a good trend.

"The Sili Superintendent plans to send someone to Liaodi."

Emperor Chongzhen thought about it and reached out to Wang Chengen and said, "Considering the complex situation in Liaodi, if the Liaodong rebel army was unable to exchange money for firearms, artillery, gunpowder and other military supplies in the later period, I don't mind using it with you. The land snatched from the barbarians will be exchanged. Of course, this agreement will not take effect until the sixth year of Chongzhen. So, take advantage of the current decline in Jianlu, and then develop well."

"Here!"

Wang Chengen endured the surprise and suspicion, and immediately bowed.

Since Li Zicheng had such ambitions, Emperor Chongzhen must have added fire and firewood, so that Li Zicheng would lead the Liaodong rebel army to compete with the Jianlu well, and fight the war when he had nothing to do, and a conflict broke out.

If the trend of Jianlu's expansion can be constrained by this, the longer the time is delayed, the more beneficial it will be to the Ming Dynasty.

After all, although the Eight Banners of Jianlu are strong, their war potential is too poor, especially the internal conflicts are also quite large. Emperor Chongzhen wanted to use the smallest price to gain the greatest advantage, and then let the Ming Dynasty gradually recover Liaodong, and in this process China, let Liaodong, which was actually controlled by the Ming Dynasty, promote change.
Chapter completed!