Chapter 686 Wan Guokun Map
Let the Ming Dynasty truly open up the sea is something that Emperor Chongzhen must insist on doing. In the context of the coexistence of these two, being able to continuously obtain wealth and transfer some contradictions through overseas. This is to maintain the Ming Dynasty.
A stable main vein.
In the past, the Ming Dynasty was always in the maritime affairs, and it was always closed to the country. The root cause was that it did not want private capital to intervene in foreign trade and wanted to flow all the silver obtained into the national treasury, but it was easy to say but difficult to do.
A lot of things happened this way.
Adjusting the Ming Dynasty's foreign policy and attitude is a highly cyclical thing, which cannot be done day and night. There are many things that need to be adjusted, especially the main framework. If this foundation is not firmly laid, big problems will arise sooner or later.
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That's why Tianjin opened its sea, Han Alliance, and Emperor Minghai Trade Association. Emperor Chongzhen used his own advantages to launch a set of combination punches, and then gradually adjusted and changed.
"I remember that during the Chengzu period, the eunuch of the Three Treasures, Zheng He, voyages to the West seven times, demonstrating the prestige of our Ming Dynasty."
Emperor Chongzhen looked arrogant and looked around the ministers in the hall and said loudly: "The Ming Dynasty treasure ships he built were the best in the world. How powerful was the maritime power of the Ming Dynasty at that time? All the countries that docked along the way wanted to be granted vassals.
The name is protected by my Ming Dynasty, but what about now? Look at the sea warships of others, how powerful are they, and what about my Ming Dynasty's sea warships?"
To be honest, the shipbuilding industry in the Ming Dynasty was very prosperous and developed. The sea ships built, whether in size, tonnage, or performance, were all the best in all countries, but now in the Ming Dynasty
The sea ships, especially those warships, are simply not good.
This is also why Emperor Chongzhen called Wang Zheng, who was proficient in equipment, went to Denglai to cultivate talents in the shipbuilding field and gradually supported the official shipbuilding industry of the Ming Dynasty.
If a single foreign trade is not supported by absolute maritime forces, it will be a firm blow to any group that dares to get involved in the Ming Dynasty's maritime trade. The richer it is to show off to the outside world, the more wolves will eventually be attacked!
"Your Majesty summoned the people of the Europa mission, I don't think there is any problem."
Bi Ziyan stepped forward at this time and bowed: "Since Tianjin opened trade, the State Council has increased its revenue by only one customs duty every year.
What is the emperor doing?
The ministers gathered in the hall followed closely behind when they saw Emperor Chongzhen like this, but they felt a lot of doubts.
Presenting facts and making basis for this is the core of breaking this public opinion.
The controversy over this matter has never ended.
On the contrary, people from various European countries who understand the strength of our Ming Dynasty can promote the further development of foreign trade."
"Look at it all, take a good look!"
What's this?
The ministers who followed the palace looked at dozens of eunuchs in the inner court, bent down and slowly opened the things on the ground. A huge map slowly appeared in front of everyone.
Who told them to get benefits from it?
"You all come out of the palace with me!"
Have you all thought about it?
Bi Ziyan was the wealth minister of the Ming Dynasty. The issue he considered was very pure, that is, money, and the Minister of Revenue was the most difficult to do. After all, it involves food and wages, no matter how simple the matter is, it will become difficult in the end.
Emperor Chongzhen walked out of Wenhua Hall and saw dozens of eunuchs in the inner court standing neatly outside the hall, and at their feet, a very thick roll of things were placed.
Perhaps the problems encountered by the dynasty are a bit complicated, but as Your Majesty said, this does not mean that the Ming Dynasty has no power to resist.
However, Emperor Chongzhen was very skillful. The group of people who opened sea trade in Tianjin had been increasing and did not monopolize the dividends of opened sea.
Bi Ziyan knew very well how many people he had brought about the withdrawal of the garrison from Tianjin and the establishment of a prefecture and respecting the emperor's will to open seas and trade.
Looking at the ministers in front of him, Emperor Chongzhen stood up and walked out of the hall. Emperor Chongzhen did not want to argue more about the controversy and opposition arising from summoning missions from various countries in Europe.
Xu Guangqi, Wen Tiren, Bi Ziyan, Huang Liji, Liu Hongxun and other ministers showed different expressions, some were shocked, some were shocked, some were unbelievable.
Don’t think that the smart people in this world are the only ones who are the Ming Dynasty. People in other countries are fools. Such an arrogant attitude will sooner or later suffer a great loss!”
Rather than defending something with some opposition here, it is better to take out something they don’t know and shock them.
Looking at the map being lifted, the eunuchs in the inner court seemed very difficult. Under the gaze of the ministers, Emperor Chongzhen reached out and said, "This is the map of Kun of the Wanguo created by Xu Xiake. The red area in it is the territory of our Ming Dynasty.
In addition to the Ming Dynasty, the Mongolian tribes, Yarkand, Kazakhstan, Korea, Japan, the South China Sea, and the Indian countries... many of these countries' territory are richer than our Ming Dynasty.
It is precisely because of this core that Kaihai is very controversial, but there are also many support Kaihai, such as the group of honors and relatives in Beijing.
You all know that in recent years, the bulk grain purchased through maritime trade has been able to achieve two or even three in many places in the Southeast Asian countries!
The South Asian countries, which are entrenched in the power of various European countries, if this area is really so barren, why would the people from various European countries come there at risk and travel thousands of miles?
In fact, it is impossible to monopolize it.
Don't say anything else.
In your heart, I feel that the Ming Dynasty was in the Kingdom of Heaven, and the territory outside the Ming Dynasty was all uncivilized wilderness, but is this really the case?
"Expand it for me!"
The visual impact caused by the Wanguo Kun map in front of me is really too strong.
None of them expected that there were so many countries outside the Ming Dynasty, even the territory of various countries in Europe, on this map.
This simple world map drawn according to Emperor Chongzhen's memory may have errors in some places, but it can have an outline, which is the effect Emperor Chongzhen wants.
If you want the Ming Dynasty to open its country and open your horizons, you must call more people to know what kind of existence the Ming Dynasty exists and what kind of existence other countries exist.
"From today on the map of the Kunqu Palace of All Nations, I will hang this map of the Kunqu Palace on the wall of the Meridian Gate!" Emperor Chongzhen looked arrogant and turned to look at the ministers behind him, saying loudly: "I want to call every courtier who enters and leaves the Meridian Gate to speak loudly: "I want to call every courtier who enters and leaves the Meridian Gate to be in and out of the Meridian Gate!" Emperor Chongzhen looked arrogant and turned around and looked at the ministers behind him, and said loudly: "I want to call every courtier who enters and leaves the Meridian Gate to be the one who enters and leaves the Meridian Gate!"
Chapter completed!