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Volume One Yangzhou Merchants Chapter 1900 The Opening of New Sea Routes

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    Power in the Ming Dynasty. Looking at the development of the Chen family, there is no shortcut such as collusion between officials and businessmen. Although Chen Feng was the prince of the Ming Dynasty, his various businesses were all in order, and he paid according to his turnover.  If you pay taxes and don't play dirty tricks with your competitors, you actually have no competitors at all.  At the same time, the Chen family's overseas trade has also improved greatly with Chen Shoudao's efforts. The Chen family's fleet has grown to the same scale as the Shen family. Moreover, due to the existence of Jiangnan Trading Company, the entire Ming Dynasty has  Businessmen in the DPRK all united to reduce competition among themselves and go overseas to make money together.  Of course, the current prosperous scene is inseparable from Chen Feng's mind. Although Chen Feng is a prince, he is still a businessman at heart. After all, he comes from a merchant family.  Chen Feng does business everywhere. Just now, he was actually doing business with these foreign people. Chen Feng was not polite to them and extorted a lot of money from them.  "For your information, Your Majesty, the minister will need ten thousand taels of silver for this trip to sea. Therefore, of the fifty thousand taels of silver they sent first, 20,000 taels can be turned over to the national treasury." Chen Feng said.  First, he extorted 50,000 taels of silver. Chen Feng had already said that the expenditure of 10,000 taels was enough, so at this time, the remaining 20,000 taels were handed over to the Ming Dynasty.  Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally happy. Twenty thousand taels of silver was not a large amount for the current Ming Dynasty, but it was not a small amount either.  "I am very pleased that Brother Feng is dedicated to serving the country. However, this time we are going to the army and traveling across the ocean. We need someone with enough weight to carry forward our power towards the sky." Zhu Yuanzhang said.  It is necessary to send out troops, and the ones sent out are naval troops. Zhu Yuanzhang is now worried about the person leading the army, of course he has other purposes.  Chen Feng knew what Zhu Yuanzhang meant and said: "It is true. This time, Great Britain sent a marquis over to invite us to send troops. Our country is a country of etiquette. We must not come without leaving. It is best that we  Also send a prince over, Your Majesty, what do you think of King Qin? " Now, the eldest brother Zhu Biao has been deposed, and the second brother Zhu Xi is heard to be active, so Chen Feng heard that the emperor said that he would send someone with enough weight.  When the people go over, let's just let the second brother go for a walk. If anything happens to the second brother this time, it will be Zhu Di's turn.  Hearing Chen Feng suddenly change the subject and mention Zhu Chong, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but cough twice in embarrassment: "The second brother has no brains. He only knows how to eat and drink all day long. If I send the second brother on this tour, I'm afraid it will discredit me."  Ming Dynasty. No, no. " "The King of Yan wants to guard Dadu, which is a stronghold of military power, and the four emperors are only a few months old now, and it is even more difficult. In this case, I am afraid that we will not be able to send enough people.  Ah." Chen Feng shook his head and said, "Looking at it, only King Qin is the most suitable." Finally, Zhu Yuanzhang had to say it himself: "Brother, what do you think if I ask you to go out to Great Britain in person?"  "The emperor said that he wants the minister to go in person?" Chen Feng was surprised: "Who will defend Dadu?" "King Yan, didn't the emperor just say that King Yan has the important task of guarding Dadu? Moreover, our Ming Dynasty  The naval forces in the imperial court are also your old subordinates. This time, I can rest assured that you will go there in person. " Zhu Yuanzhang said, "It's just that it will be very tiring for a while. I have to thank my brother." Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hips and said,  Feng knew he was going to fart. This time, Chen Feng had already guessed Zhu Yuanzhang's intention before he came to Yingtian. He must have let him go, otherwise, he would not have called him from Dadu to Yingtian.  Chen Feng's words just now were half meant to tease Zhu Yuanzhang. Now that Zhu Yuanzhang has made up his mind, the emperor's will cannot be violated.  "For the sake of the country and the country of the Ming Dynasty, I am not afraid of hard work. However, since I want to go, I have to arrange the affairs of Dadu and the island country properly before I can set off. I am afraid it will take a long time to go back and forth.  In two years, especially King Yan, Wei Chen will teach him to guard Dadu well," Chen Feng said.  Chen Feng's words made Zhu Yuanzhang very happy: "Emperor brother, you are really a blessing to me that you can take care of the country's worries. You don't have to worry about other things. I will take care of them." Coming out of Yingtian's palace, Chen Feng  His brows were furrowed.  This time, it is different from before. In the past, even if he went to an island country, Chen Feng could still control the situation in the Central Plains and respond as soon as possible.  However, this time he was going to Great Britain. It was a long journey, and Chen Feng could not intervene in the domestic situation. So, would Zhu Yuanzhang be able to completely use the power he had cultivated at this time, when he was leaving?  A blow?  On the bumpy carriage, Chen Feng closed his eyes.  ? ?After all, Zhu Yuanzhang was too cunning to do this.  First of all, the island country is isolated outside, and the troops above are all under his command, especially Chang Yuchun, who is no less powerful than Xu Da.  As for Dadu, his own armed forces are still completely loyal to him. Due to the important geographical location, Zhu Yuanzhang will not change his strategy easily. Now, he just wants to use the opportunity of letting himself go out to make the army there completely loyal to King Yan.  .  Yes, Zhu Yuanzhang fought for this purpose.  Now, the one in danger is the Taizhou Ordnance Bureau. Zhu Yuanzhang has long coveted his firearms manufacturing. During his absence, he may intend to take it back to the imperial court.  If this is the case, your solution is to convert it from military use to civilian use!  Now, it is impossible for a large-scale war to break out. Therefore, the scale of military use has been reduced and most of the craftsmen have been transferred to civilian uses, such as steam locomotives. For example, those craftsmen have been transferred to their own porcelain kilns and other workshops.  If Zhu Yuanzhang wants to take over these places, what he will end up with is an empty factory. Without skilled workers, he can't do anything.  Of course, this is only the worst-case scenario. If Zhu Yuanzhang is reluctant to really break up with himself, he should maintain the status quo.  Most of the officials in the imperial court will not change their policies towards Jiangnan merchants due to the interests of Jiangnan trading companies. In Yingtian, their own intelligence agencies are still operating normally, so it seems very risky for Chen Feng to go out this time.  , However, since I have been prepared for it for a long time, there is no need to worry too much.  Thinking of this, Chen Feng finally felt relieved. Being an errand under Zhu Yuanzhang was really unpleasant. He just had to wait a few more years and hand over all the power to Di'er, then he would be able to rest completely.  With money in his pocket, traveling around and surrounded by beauties, this is Chen Feng¡¯s favorite life.  "It's a pity that Chen Feng still has a lot of things to do before such a day comes.  One of the things is to make your pockets even richer.  Chen Feng knew that he had another thing to do. Anyway, he was going to Great Britain this time, so he went there with great fanfare. This was an important event in the history of world navigation, because it was a sea voyage.  The opening of a new airline for business!  "Master, don't you feel aggrieved by being stuck under the car all the time? It's better to get inside the carriage." Suddenly, Chen Feng opened his eyes and said to his carriage.  "Haha, how did you discover me, old man?" Following this voice, Chen Feng only felt a flash in front of his eyes, and he got into the carriage alone. There was still a rancid smell all over his body that he hadn't taken a shower in several years.  No one else is, until now, the oldest Taoist priest, Xuanxuan.  How did you find it?  Chen Feng also guessed it after smelling this smell. Originally, with Xuanxuan's skill, Chen Feng would not have been able to hear it. For example, Xuanxuan crawled under the car and made no sound at all.  The sound of panting was perfectly concealed by the sound of horse hooves trampling the ground.  "It's a pity that Xuanxuan has no experience in ninjutsu and doesn't know how to hide his scent. Otherwise, Chen Feng will never find out.  "The secret must not be leaked." Chen Feng replied. This sentence was originally meant for Xuan Xuan to say, but it was very funny when Chen Feng said it.  "Master Xuanxuan, why are you here?" Chen Feng asked, "Are you still following me?" "Brother Feng, don't forget what you promised the old Taoist." Xuanxuan said, widening his eyes.  That look seemed to be asking, have you really forgotten?  Chen Feng suddenly remembered that, by the way, he had promised Xuanxuan that he would take him to a place he had never been to before, which of course was Europe. After returning, he met Minmin and ran to the grassland to find Tuotuo.  , Chen Feng forgot about this matter as soon as he was anxious.  Now, Chen Feng thought about it again. It was indeed Master Xuanxuan who had insight into the secret of heaven. He must have known that he was going to Great Britain. Otherwise, why would he follow him at this time?  Thinking of this, Chen Feng suddenly felt happy in his heart. This old Taoist priest could know the world's affairs by observing the sky at night. He might as well ask him what he had just considered.  Although Lan Yuhan also understands Tianji, he is not as proficient as Xuanxuan after all. Moreover, Lan Yuhan is in Dadu this time. Chen Feng wonders if he has time to go back again. Since Xuanxuan is here as a master, why bother his apprentice?  .  Hey, want to read this book for free?  Follow us on WeChat: and read] (.) Power of the Ming Dynasty
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