Zhu Xu and Joshua Tsang walked slowly. His plan was to conduct a military exercise in the Mediterranean to show Europe the power of the Ming Dynasty and to intimidate these European colonists in the future.

How many people can be invited, in addition to the assistance of Putmans and others, it mainly depends on the power of the Holy See.

Although the Roman Church has been separated from church and state for many years, its influence is still extremely large. With them, their visit to Europe will be much smoother.

For this reason, Zhu Xu didn't mind giving Johnson Chan some sweet dates and drawing a few big cakes for Johnson Chan.

In addition to the seminary in Southern Zhili, Zhu Xu also agreed with Johnson Chan to establish a "Craftsman Supervision Bureau" under the Royal Court, which is specifically used to study the latest science and technology in Eurasia and to promote it.

Of course, what Zhu Xu cares more about is military technology. To gain a foothold in this era, he must maintain an absolute military leadership.

Artillery, muskets, warships, and explosives are all key points. We will cooperate with the Military Weapons Bureau to promote their progress.

Although he failed to convince His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty to open up and allow them to preach, he learned that the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty intended to visit the Roman Catholic Church, but he still made Joshua Chan feel ecstatic and saw hope.

The Ming Dynasty is now the dominant leader of Asia, the most powerful country, and preaching here has unparalleled significance. Johnson Cho is determined to do it and become more and more determined!

In front of the city gate, Zhu Xu looked at Tang Ruowang's back and was still thinking about it.

He had only three lines of contact with Europe, missionaries, the Netherlands, and Spain, which was not enough. He needed more lines, especially with Britain. This country would be the biggest enemy of the Ming Dynasty. Knowing oneself and enemy, you will never be defeated in a hundred battles!

Call sign ~

A strange scream sounded in the sky, and a strong wind suddenly came, and the dust blew up, covering the sky.

Cao Huachun stepped forward and said, "Master, we have to leave quickly, the typhoon will come soon."

Zhu Xu looked up at the sky, and while getting on the carriage, he said, "How many years is this year?"

Cao Huachun followed Zhu Xu and said, "From the observation records sent by the Imperial Heavenly Prison, two of them landed in Guangxi, Guangxi and East, one from Zhejiang and the other from Fujian. The Imperial Heavenly Prison also speculated that according to the records in previous years, there may be two to five more this year."

Zhu Xu got on the carriage and said, "Is there any report from the cabinet?"

Cao Huachun said: "It has arrived. From Shaanxi to Hebei, there are storms and rains along the way. Lord Xu, the Minister of Works, has gone south to inspect the Yangtze River waterways and deal with the flood situation."

The carriage slowly moved, Zhu Xu thought to himself, looked at Cao Huachun and said, "Okay. I have done everything I can. I will use this year's flood situation as the standard to see if I need to continue water conservancy projects."

Although it is "work-for-relief", the huge expenditure is no longer suitable for the increasingly weak Ming Dynasty, and there will be a hard time next.

Cao Huachun did not speak out. Since the emperor ascended the throne, he used various means to obtain a large amount of money and grain, and the money and grain were also spent like flowing water. The biggest two ends were the army and various projects.

Even the expenditures of civil engineering and water conservancy projects once exceeded the military and occupied a considerable share.

As the disaster worsens, the overall environment continues to deteriorate, business and taxation will shrink sharply, and the imperial court's money and food will be greatly reduced. Such a large amount of expenditure can no longer be supported.

Cao Huachun had already roughly understood Zhu Xu's intentions and deeply agreed with them.

The imperial court and local senior officials have basically controlled the border, and the border has now returned to stability. Next, the Ming Dynasty should work together to revise the internal affairs and complete the "new policy".

Cao Huachun's expression was slightly relaxed. In his opinion, the subsequent things would be easy, and it would be natural.

But in Zhu Xu's opinion, the hard bones behind it cannot be accomplished by administrative means alone, and they require sufficient patience and perseverance.

Zhu Xu left a little late. Not long after, it was raining heavily, and the wind was blowing, and the carriage ran wildly in the heavy rain.

That is, there is waterway now, otherwise Zhu Xu and his group would have to be slaughtered.

Sitting in the carriage, Zhu Xu looked at the gray sky outside and said, "This typhoon should have landed in Zhejiang and Jiang."

Before a typhoon left, another came, which was the biggest test of the Ming Dynasty's flood prevention capabilities.

Zhu Xu rushed all the way and was rushing back to Fujian, Annan's good news had already arrived.

"good!"

Zhu Xu was overjoyed. Yang Sichang's good news was very clear and clear. The capital of the Ruan family, Hue, had been captured. A general surrendered, and the entire Ruan family had been captured. Their 40,000 troops, plus the 40,000 surrendered troops from Annan, were gathering on the borders of small countries such as Chameng, and the entire Annan would be recovered soon!

Zhu Xu is still temporarily living in the naval base, and he is extremely happy to see this memorial.

Annan has already made it, which means that his last move has been completed!

Zhu Xu's heart was beating and his eyes were shining with splendor.

It was only after this that he felt relieved. After working hard for many years, he finally completed half of the strategy! Although he couldn't rest assured in the future, he didn't have to be as trembling as before, as he was walking on thin ice.

Cao Huachun stood aside and looked at Zhu Xu, feeling very relieved.

Apart from Cao Wenzhao, he was the first person to follow Zhu Xu. He saw the difficulties and obstacles he encountered along the way. He could live up to the present day to the Ming Dynasty and the Emperor!

Zhu Xu was excited for a while, then forced himself to hold it down again, suddenly looked up at Cao Bianjiao and said, "By the way, where is that Li Dingguo now?"

Cao Bianjiao was stunned, but he still replied: "Go back to the emperor and be in the military academy."

Zhu Xu nodded. This man was still young and could not be of great use. He pondered for a moment and said, "Calling Wang Wensheng back to Beijing, serving as the deputy commander of the imperial guards, and taking charge of the imperial guards."

Cao Wenzhao and Cao Bianjiao were both stunned. Cao Bianjiao had to raise his hand and said, "Your Majesty, what is this arrangement?"

Cao Bianjiao has always existed like a shadow behind Zhu Xu, and has been in charge of the imperial guards for many years. He instinctively felt that Zhu Xu's arrangement had other purpose.

Zhu Xu looked at him and said with a smile: "You have been in the palace for many years with me. Your uncle has also talked to me. He thinks that you can experience experience outside, and there is no future if you are by my side. I have been thinking about it. Now it's almost time."

Cao Bianjiao's always stable heart suddenly turbulently. As a general, who doesn't want to make achievements on the battlefield and become a famous general and a god of war. He can take charge of the imperial guards and follow the emperor, which is also a great honor. He struggles in his heart.

Zhu Xu knew, waved his hand and smiled, "There is nothing to be reluctant to leave. I want to go to Beijing and see me when I go to the palace. I don't need to inform you, just come."

Cao Bianjiao stood firm and knelt on one knee, saying in a deep voice, "I am obeying the emperor's arrangements and willing to fight to the death for the emperor and the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Xu shook his head and laughed, saying, "Get up, it's not that serious. I have a great responsibility to give to you."

Cao Bianjiao stood up and looked straight at Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu sat there, looked at him, and slowly said, "I plan to hand over the joint navy to you. This joint navy, in addition to my Ming Dynasty, also has small surrounding countries, and Western barbarians. I am not asking this navy to suppress pirates around my Ming Dynasty. First: To control the foreign trade of our vassal states, without the permission of my Ming Dynasty, they cannot trade with Western barbarians and trade at sea, and they need the approval of my Ming Dynasty! Second, to become the main force in protecting our caravans, not only me

Around the Ming Dynasty, we must actively go out, conduct explorations in various places, observe the environment around our Ming Dynasty, record sea charts, sea routes, establish relations with various places along the road, and even strongholds. For some uninhabited islands and places, we must include them in our Ming Dynasty! Third, we must give full play to the advantages of the joint navy, actively explore the situation of the Western barbarians, and calmly survey their national conditions and sphere of influence. Fourth, actively prepare for war, start wars forever, and accumulate experience in naval warfare..."

Cao Bianjiao also followed Zhu Xu for a long time, and soon heard a different taste from his words. This joint navy is clearly a "forward", the main striker of a predictable battle!

His eyes suddenly shone with bright light, and his heart was ready to move, wishing to take over the United Navy now!

Zhu Xu could see Cao Bianjiao's excitement, laughed, pondered for a while, and said, "The general base of the joint army is in Singapore in Malacca. Other vassal states that have joined will set up bases on their territory to supervise the trade situation. You use Singapore as the base to extend your life and show me a good look at what the surrounding area of ​​Ming Dynasty looks like and how big is it?"

"I will receive the order! I will never let the emperor down!" Cao Bianjiao knelt on one knee again and said in a deep voice.

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, still planning in his heart.

Nowadays, many places should not be occupied by Europe. The Ming fleet and caravans are still very weak and do not have the concept of colonization. They need to be cultivated slowly. It will be much more convenient to act with this joint fleet.

Cao Bianjiao has always been safe in his work, and Zhu Xu was not worried. After finishing this matter, he said to Cao Huachun: "Transfer the order to Dorgon, and he must do it cleanly and neatly. He knows what to leave and what not to leave. Give me a quicker pace. Within two months, be sure to be clean and neat! Notify King Ping and order him to set off and pass the order to the cabinet. The prepared immigrants can go on the road."

"Abide by the order." Cao Huachun said.

Annan was the most ideal immigrant land for the Ming Dynasty. Its land was fertile, close to it, and its culture was of the same origin. It was also a tentacle that the Ming Dynasty extended to the Southeast Peninsula in strategic terms, and it was of great significance!

Zhu Xu stood up, held his hands behind his back, and said, "Wen Tiren is the governor of Bei'annan, Yang Lin is the governor, and five prefectures and twelve counties are established. Nan'annan is divided into nine prefectures, giving Annan people a place, Dai Shan is the governor, Mandahai is the governor, and Dorgon is the general!"

Cao Huachun was slightly shocked and said, "Your Majesty, are you too good at the Jurchens?"

Zhu Xu smiled and his eyes were deep, and he said, "How can people work hard if they don't give me benefits... In short, tell Daishan, Dorgon, Nan'an, I have given him the tax. Except for paying taxes on time, I don't care about anything else. By the way, I'll order Oboi to come back and let him go to Tainingwei and stare at Lin Danhan."

Cao Huachun knew it in his heart and bowed to say, "Abide by the order."

After Zhu Xu said this, his eyes turned outside again and said to himself, "It's just Lao Cao."

Spain is the last one, and as long as an agreement is reached with Spain, he can continue his inspection.
Chapter completed!