Zhu Xu and Tang Ruowang walked slowly, his plan was to hold a military exercise in the Mediterranean, to show Europe the strength of the Ming Dynasty, and to deter these future European colonists.

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

Although the Holy See has been separated from church and state for many years, its influence is still extremely large, and with them leading the way, the visit to Europe will be much smoother.

For this reason, Zhu Xu didn't mind giving John Tang and the Holy See some sweet dates and drawing a few flatbreads.

In addition to the seminary in Nanzhili, Zhu Xu also agreed with John Tang to set up a 'Craftsman Supervision Bureau' under the Royal Political Yuan, which was specially used to study the latest science and technology in Europe and Asia, as well as its application and promotion.

Of course, Zhu Xu is more concerned about military technology, and in order to gain a foothold in this era, he must maintain an absolute military lead.

Artillery, muskets, battleships, explosives are the focus, and they will be pushed forward in cooperation with the Ordnance Bureau.

Although he failed to persuade His Majesty the Ming Emperor to open up and allow them to preach, the knowledge of the Ming Emperor's intention to visit the Holy See made John Tang ecstatic and saw hope.

The Ming Dynasty is now the ruler of Asia, the most powerful country, and it is of incomparable significance to preach here, and John Tang is determined to do it, and he is becoming more and more determined!

In front of the city gate, Zhu Xu looked at Tang Ruowang's back, and his heart was still pondering.

His connection with Europe is only three lines, missionaries, the Netherlands, Spain, this is not enough, he also needs more lines, especially with the British, this country will be the biggest enemy of the Ming Dynasty, know yourself and know the enemy, and you will not be defeated in a hundred battles!

Call~

A strange cry sounded in the sky, and a strong wind suddenly struck, blowing dust and covering the sky.

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

Zhu Xu looked up at the sky, and while getting into the carriage, he said, "How many are there this year?" ”

Cao Huachun followed Zhu Xu's side and said, "The one who intruded on my Daming, judging from the observation records sent by Qin Tianjian, is already the fourth. West, Guangzhou. East landing, one from Zhejiang. Jiang, a congregation. Jian, Qin Tianjian also speculated that according to the records of previous years, there may be two or five more this year. ”

Zhu Xu got into the carriage and said, "Is there a report from the cabinet?" ”

Cao Huachun said: "It's already here, from Shaanxi. West to the river. In the south, there was a storm all the way, and Lord Xu, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, had already gone south to supervise the Yangtze River waterway and deal with the flood. ”

The carriage moved slowly, Zhu Xu thought in his heart, glanced at Cao Huachun and said, "It's okay." I have done everything I can do, so I will take this year's flood situation as a standard to see if we need to continue the water conservancy project. ”

Although it is a 'cash-for-work', the huge expenditure is no longer appropriate for the increasingly weak Ming, and there will be a hard time ahead.

Cao Huachun did not say anything, since the emperor ascended the throne, he has obtained a large amount of money and grain by various means, and these money and grain have also been spent like flowing water, and the biggest two ends are the army and various projects.

In fact, the expenditure on civil engineering and water conservancy projects once exceeded that of the army, occupying a considerable share.

As the disaster worsens and the general environment continues to deteriorate, commerce and taxes will shrink sharply, and the money and food of the imperial court will be greatly reduced.

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

The imperial court, the local high-level has been basically controlled, and the border has now returned to stability, and the next step should be the Ming Dynasty, working together to repair the internal affairs and complete the 'new deal'.

Cao Huachun's expression was slightly relaxed, in his opinion, the next thing would be very easy, logical.

But in Zhu Xu's view, the back is the hard bones, which cannot be completed by administrative means alone, and requires enough patience and perseverance.

Zhu Xu left a little late, and it didn't take long for the heavy rain to fall, the wind was strong, and the carriage was running wildly in the heavy rain.

That is, there is a waterway now, otherwise Zhu Xu's group of people would have to be soup chickens.

Sitting in the carriage, Zhu Xu looked at the gray sky outside and was about to darken, and said, "This typhoon should also be in Zhejiang. The river area has landed. ”

The previous typhoon has not left, and another one has come, which is the biggest test of Daming's flood control ability.

Zhu Xu hurried all the way back to Fu. When it was built, Annam's good news had already arrived.

"Good!"

Zhu Xu was overjoyed, Yang Sichang's good news wrote very clearly that Hue, the capital of the Nguyen clan, had been breached, a general had surrendered, and the entire Nguyen clan had been captured, and their 40,000 troops, plus 40,000 troops from Annam, were gathering on the borders of small countries such as Champa, and the entire Annam could be recovered in a few days!

Zhu Xu is still temporarily living in the naval base, looking at this notebook, extremely happy.

Annan has played, which means that his last move has been completed!

Zhu Xu's heart was pounding, and his eyes were flashing.

At this moment, he was relieved that after many years of hard work, he finally completed half of the strategy! Although it is not possible to sit back and relax in the future, there is no need to tremble and walk on thin ice as in the past.

Cao Huachun stood aside, looking at Zhu Xu, and felt very relieved.

Except for Cao Wenzhao, he was the first person to follow Zhu Xu, and he saw the difficulties and obstacles he encountered along the way, and he was able to go to this day - the sky lives up to the Ming Dynasty and the emperor!

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

Cao Bianjiao was stunned, but still replied: "Back to the emperor, in the military courtyard." ”

Zhu Xu nodded, this person is still young, and he can't be of great use yet, so he groaned a little and said, "Transfer Wang Wensheng back to Beijing, serve as the deputy commander of the forbidden army, and take charge of the forbidden army." ”

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

Cao Bianjiao has always existed like a shadow behind Zhu Xu, and has been in charge of the forbidden army for many years, and he instinctively has a premonition that Zhu Xu's arrangement has another purpose.

Zhu Xu looked at him and said with a smile: "What about you, you have been in the palace with me for many years, and your uncle has also talked to me, thinking that you can experience and experience outside, and it is not interesting to follow me. ”

Cao Bianjiao's heart has always been stable, as a general, who doesn't want to make contributions on the battlefield and become a generation of famous generals, the god of war, can be in charge of the forbidden army, follow the emperor, that is also a great honor, he has a struggle in his heart.

Zhu Xu knew, waved his hand, and said with a smile: "There's nothing to be reluctant to, when do you want to enter Beijing, enter the palace to see me, you don't need to report, just come directly." ”

Cao Bianjiao's expression was fixed, he knelt on one knee, and said in a deep voice, "The minister respectfully listens to the emperor's arrangement, and is willing to fight to the death for the emperor and the Ming Dynasty!" ”

Zhu Xu shook his head and smiled, and said, "Get up, it's not that serious, I have a big responsibility for you." ”

Cao Bianjiao stood up and looked straight at Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu sat there, looked at him, and said slowly: "I plan to hand over the United Navy to you, this United Navy, in addition to my Daming, there are also surrounding small countries, and there are also people from Xiyi, I don't let this navy suppress pirates around my Daming." First: To control the foreign trade of my Ming vassal states, without the permission of my Ming Dynasty, they cannot trade with Xiyi, and they need the approval of my Ming Dynasty! Second, to become the main force to protect our caravan, not only around my Daming, but also to actively go out, explore in various places, observe the environment around my Daming, record sea charts, sea routes, and establish relationships with various places along the way, and even strongholds, for some uninhabited islands, places, but also into my Daming! Third, it is necessary to give full play to the advantages of the joint navy, actively investigate the situation in Xiyi, and quietly find out their national conditions and spheres of influence. Fourth, it is necessary to actively prepare for war, to start war forever, and to accumulate experience in naval warfare......"

Cao Bianjiao has also followed Zhu Xu for a long time, and soon heard a different flavor from his words, this United Navy is clearly a 'striker', the main force of the forward in a predictable war!

His eyes suddenly lit up, and his heart was ready to move, and he wanted 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 combined army, in Singapore in Malacca, and all the other vassal states that have joined must set up bases on their territory to supervise the trade situation. ”

"Command! Never live up to the emperor's expectations! Cao Bianjiao knelt down on one knee again and said in a deep voice.

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, still planning in his heart.

Now there should be many places that have not been occupied by Europe, the Ming fleet, the caravan are still very weak, there is no concept of colonization, it needs to be cultivated slowly, and it will be a lot more convenient to act with this combined fleet.

Cao Bianjiao has always done things safely, Zhu Xu is not worried, and after ending this matter, he said to Cao Huachun: "Send a message to Dolgon, ask him to do it cleanly, what to leave and what not to leave in his heart." Speed up for me, and within two months, be sure to be clean! Inform King Ping and order him to prepare for the journey, pass the message to the cabinet, and prepare the immigrants to go on the road. ”

"Yes." Cao Huachun said.

Annam is the most ideal place for immigrants in the Ming Dynasty, the land is fertile, close to each other, and the culture is homologous, and it is also a tentacle of the Ming Dynasty to the southeast peninsula strategically, which is of great significance!

Zhu Xu stood up, put his hands behind his back, and said: "Wen Tiren is the governor of Bei'an, Yang Lin is the governor, and there are five prefectures and twelve counties. South Annan, divided into nine provinces, give the Annan people a piece of land, Daishan as the governor, Mandahai as the governor, and Dolgon as the general army! ”

Cao Huachun was slightly shocked in his heart and said, "Your Majesty, are you too ...... for the Jurchens Great? ”

Zhu Xu's smile bloomed, his eyes were deep, and he said, "If you don't give benefits, how can you make people work hard...... In short, tell Daishan, Dolgon, Nan Annan I handed it over to him, except for paying taxes on time, I don't care about the rest, by the way, I ordered Ao to come back, let him go to Tainingwei, and keep an eye on Lin Dan Khan. ”

Cao Huachun knew in his heart, bowed down and said, "Obey." ”

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

Spain is the last piece, and as long as an agreement is reached with Spain, he will be able to continue his tour.