In fact, the problem of shipping livestock has long been noticed by the ancient Chinese people. As early as when Zheng He went to the West, there were ships dedicated to transporting horses in the treasure ships, called horse boats.

It is said that this type of ship was modified to transport horses, but it was so large that it could run horses on the deck. Its size, according to the Ming Dynasty Luo Maodeng's "Three Treasures Eunuch Western Records" described, its length is 37 zhang, width is 15 zhang, there are eight masts, belongs to the medium-sized treasure ship.

However, this medium-sized is also a little too big......

You must know that during the Ming and Qing dynasties, even if one zhang was not as long as the current one, it was 311 centimeters long, that is, 3.11 meters. Then, 37 zhang long, that is, 115 meters long. It is 15 zhang wide, which is 46.65 meters wide. So long, so wide, in front of the European ships of this era, it is definitely a giant.

You must know that the Santa Maria, the flagship of Columbus in the Americas, is only 19 meters long and 5.5 meters wide. Of course, Columbus had no money for his first voyage, after all, it was only privately sponsored by Queen Isabella I, not supported by the state, and could only be sailed in small boats. But Da Gama's discovery of India, supported by the state, was only 25.7 meters long and 8.5 meters wide. Compared with the horse boats in the treasure ship, they have all become grandchildren's. Even the 500-ton warship that Marin built was only thirty or forty meters long. Later, the famous "Constitution" was only 62.2 meters long and 13.6 meters wide.

Therefore, the treasure ships of the Ming Empire, even medium-sized treasure ships, are especially giants on the sea. The large treasure ship doesn't know what Dacheng looks like......

But it's a pity that the length-to-width ratio of this treasure ship is so amazing, it's only 2.46 to 1, which is more exaggerated than the 3 to 1 of the Karak sailboat. As a result, the sailing speed is very slow, and it is no wonder that it is driven by eight masts.

What is even more regrettable is that a few years ago, a eunuch advised Xianzong to return to the West, and Liu Daxia, who was praised by the Confucian ministers as one of the "Three Gentlemen of Hongzhi", actually burned the materials of Zheng He's trip to the West, including the drawings of the treasure ship......

As the soul of Huaxia, Ma Lin has 10,000 MMPs to talk about in his heart. Paralyzed, if Emperor Chenghua reopened the Western Ocean, he might collide with Portugal in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. After all, after the Portuguese captured Malacca, the Ming Dynasty was helpless and could only use the Portuguese tribute as a counterattack. If Emperor Chenghua started a new round of going to the Western Ocean, the Ming Dynasty would definitely have a treasure ship team to go out. When the time comes, if Malacca (Manchuka) comes to ask for help, the treasure ship will definitely march south.

Maybe the treasure fleet will be defeated, but the Ming Dynasty is a dynasty that does not admit defeat and will definitely make a comeback. Moreover, the Ming Dynasty was good at learning foreign techniques, such as the Furlong cannon, the Hongyi cannon and the arquebus, all of which were imported by the Ming Dynasty. Then, in the battle, the Ming Dynasty may have embarked on a great voyage......

Therefore, Liu Daxia, who was praised by the Confucian ministers, was actually a historical sinner. Even if you don't approve of going to the West, you don't need to destroy the drawings (one says hiding them)...... If Ma Lin crossed over to Emperor Chenghua, he would definitely behead Liu Daxia's entire family......

If Emperor Chenghua succeeds in going to the West, maybe history will be rewritten!

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Of course, this problem is not just a problem of Liu Daxia alone, but a social problem of the Ming Dynasty at that time. One is the tributary trade system, which makes it impossible for the Ming Dynasty to go to the West to make money, because the Ming court wants to save face, and it will give more than it will be recovered. There is also the conservative ideological system of Confucianism, and it is difficult for the Ming Dynasty to start the great voyage when the Manchu Dynasty is all Confucian ministers. In other words, the tributary system of dying to save face is also the handiwork of Confucianism.

If it is replaced by a Legalist like Guan Zhong, it will inevitably start a great voyage and carry out ocean-going trade. You must know that in order to improve the finances of the Qi State, Guan Zhong actually invented the female lu (that is, the female branch). Of course, this industry is really lucrative. Guan Zhong also succeeded, and then became a famous minister through the ages, known as the "first minister of China...... Therefore, with the character of Guan Zhong, he will definitely do international trade in a big way......

But after Confucianism dominated the world, as long as it was face-saving, not lining, foreign trade or something to send money to the barbarians, for such a stupid hat, the surrounding Siyi naturally flocked to it, and came to pay tribute. Nonsense, if you know that there are fools on the street throwing money, do you go and pick it up?

Anyway, unless Confucianism is destroyed, or in other words, the most pedantic line of science in Confucianism, the Ming Dynasty can be saved. Otherwise, even the traverser can't solve the problem, so he can only watch Da Ming die, and at most delay the death period.

It is ironic that the most active in the great voyage of the Ming Dynasty were the eunuchs who were condemned by the literati, and the strongest opponents were the "gentlemen" written by the literati......

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Marin didn't want to discuss it and couldn't change it. Therefore, he intends to use the curve to save the country. For example, on the island of Taiwan, which was about to be taken, mercantilism was promoted, and scholars from the Ming Dynasty were welcome to visit and study.

Of course, Marin's mercantilist society on Taiwan Island was not for the study of science, but for the study of mind. You must know that Wang Yangming, a master of psychology, is about to rise, and it will sweep the entire Ming Dynasty. The mind is enterprising and more accepting of new things. When the time comes, Ma Lin plans to send an invitation letter to invite Wang Shouren to travel to Taiwan Island and reimburse the round-trip expenses...... Well, this great god must be enlightened......

That's probably all Marlin can do. After all, he is now a German and no longer a Chinese, and it is already the limit to be able to do this.

Moreover, Ma Lin believes that the Ming Dynasty was in decline at the hands of Emperor Jiajing. It was this guy who alchemy pills and seeking immortals all day long, using Yan Song's royal majesty, to toss the Ming Dynasty apart. Wise and martial like Wang Shouren, he did nothing in the Jiajing Dynasty.

And if Zhengde dies prematurely, Wang Yangming has a chance to take the lead. You know, Wang Shouren is not a fool, after Dafa Shenwei suppressed the rebellion of King Ning, this thing figured out Zhengde's preferences, and said that this rebellion was the credit of the general "Zhu Shou", and then Zhengde Longyan Dayue. This shows that Wang Shouren is also a sycophant, not a pedantic person. When encountering a more coaxing Zhengde, it is not difficult to get ahead. Moreover, Emperor Zhengde likes the military very much, and he will definitely reuse Wang Shouren, who has outstanding military talents. But when you meet Jiajing, who is yin and yang, there is no way......

It's a pity that Emperor Zhengde went to the south and died after returning, and there was no chance to promote and reuse Wang Shouren. Otherwise......

However, these are things that have not yet happened. Marin decided that he wanted to be involved in the matter. If Zhengde hadn't died unexpectedly, that would be the best. If Emperor Zhengde still died early, Ma Lin decided to send someone to assassinate Jiajing and get rid of this scourge of the Ming Dynasty and even the Chinese nation...... Although the means of this product are clever, it is especially useless to Huaxia...... Marin is most disgusted by these standard politicians who are proficient in infighting, but useless to society. Therefore, it is better for Jiajing to die......

Anyway, before inheriting the throne, Jiajing was just a vassal king in a small place, and he didn't have much strength. In order to kill him, it may be difficult for the Pai Germans to hide their tracks. However, what if some samurai resembling ninjas were recruited in Japan to assassinate......

The Japanese and the Chinese look about the same, which is convenient for stealth and stealth. Moreover, with the strength of the Japanese samurai, coupled with the instigation of the local army in the south of the Ming Dynasty (Jiajing's fief is in Anlu, Hubei), it is estimated that it will not be difficult to assassinate Jiajing, who is still a vassal king. At that time, even if Jiajing was assassinated, the Ming Dynasty could only vent its anger on Japan. Because, who would have thought that Marin, a foreigner in the land of Taixi, would kill Jiajing? It just so happens that after that, Ma Lin can also pull the Ming Dynasty to bully Japan together. After all, there are not enough people to suppress Japan......

Of course, this was only if Emperor Zhengde would die in 1521 and leave no heirs. And this is also an explanation of Ma Lin's soul to his Huaxia......