"Aiqing has a good eye," Zhu Youjian smiled at Li Chunye, "Once Daming has Malacca, it will be connected to Burma. At that time, Daming will have access to Malacca from the road."
In Li Chunye’s heart, the waves were violent. Compared with Zhu Youjian’s vision of Daming when he was still a believer, Zhu Youjian now deals with the surrounding situation more calmly. He knows that Zhu Youjian does not necessarily value this land, but rather hemp. From now on, Daming can reach Malacca by sea or land. If Myanmar’s cement road is extended to Malacca, Daming will no longer have to worry about the safety of Malacca. With Zhu Youjian’s preference for cement roads, it is completely It is possible.
"Your Majesty, does Malacca want to establish a province?"
Zhu Youjian glanced at Li Chunye, and said this in his heart. It is better to let other ministers say it. "Da Ming wants to control Malacca, so naturally he wants to establish a province here, but I hesitate a bit, whether here is a province, or Two provinces."
The ministers again picked up the map of Nanyang. Compared with Solvay, the land on both sides of the Malacca waterway is too large and separated by a wide Malacca waterway. Therefore, the opinion that the two sides of Malacca should be divided into two provinces is accounted for. Got the upper hand.
"Since all the princes believe that two provinces should be established, let's have two." Zhu Youjian is unwilling to conflict with the ministers on this issue. With the participation of the ministers, establishing provinces overseas is not the case. His arbitrariness, "As for the names of these two provinces, referring to the opinions of the South China Sea Fleet, the north of Malacca is called Daiyan Province, and the south of Malacca is called Shunta Province!"
Dai Yan and Shunta were small countries established by the Han people in Southeast Asia. Like the Lanfang Republic, they started when the Han people poured into Southeast Asia in large numbers and died with the Western colonial powers.
"Your Majesty Shengming!" There was a congratulatory voice on the court.
Zhu Youzhen rejoiced in his heart. After this meeting, Daming basically controlled the entire South China Sea and the South China Sea, which will become Daming’s Neihu. "All Aiqing, who do you think is appropriate to be the governor of these two provinces?"
Chaotang was suddenly silent. Although some people coveted the abundance of Malacca, now Daming, greedy ink has become a mouse on the street. No matter how much Malacca taxes, he can’t get into his own pockets. Nanyang is too far away from Daming and is of high grade. Officials are naturally reluctant to take up their posts, and Zhu Youzhen might look down on those with low grades.
Zhu Youjian sighed secretly. The officials and people of Ming Dynasty still miss the prosperous place of the Central Plains too much. If they are not really able to survive, I am afraid that no one would want to leave their hometown.
"Your Majesty, the minister is willing to go to Malacca!" After a long time, a young official finally took part in the performance.
Zhu Youjian looked up and saw that it was Cui Wusheng, a director of the Ministry of Communications. He was lowering his head because of the correct performance, and he couldn't see his face. However, Zhu Youzhen knew him as a young scholar, but his writing style was not sophisticated enough. , The admission ranking is relatively low, failed to enter the Hanlin Academy, was sent to the field as a promotion officer and so on.
After Zhu Youjian ascended the throne, the imperial court completely reformed and established the three courts and six departments. This person was recalled by the Ministry of Personnel for reasons of incorruptible officials and outstanding talents and served as the deputy director of the Ministry of Communications.
Cui Wusheng is only twenty-five years old now. He is really too young. In addition, he has a smooth career and is not suitable for governor. Too proud and frustrated can easily lead people to extremes. Only those who have been tempered will become the governor. Talent.
Zhu Youzhen wanted to stay away, but suddenly a new thought came up, "Cui Wusheng, a good name, I understand life, but Aiqing has a short time to understand life, but the post of governor is not suitable for the time being."
"Your Majesty..." Cui Wusheng made a face, "The minister knows it!"
"On the east side of the entrance of the Malacca Waterway, there is a small island called Temasek. I am going to set up a government office here, and Ai Qing can go here as the prefect."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Cui Wusheng seemed weak. He had hoped to go to Dai Yan or Shunta to serve as governor, just like Zhang Ding did, but Zhu Youjian did not expect that Zhu Youjian would only let him be the prefect.
Zhu Youjian smiled slightly, "Aiqing, don't underestimate this Temasek. Although the island is not big, I plan to set up a government office here to levy taxes on all passing ships, but... the income tax must be paid to the tax department in full. ."
"Yes, Your Majesty, the minister understands."
"You don't understand," Zhu Youjian shook his head. It seems that he must be a teacher again. "Although Temasek is now deserted, after Daming established a government here and established a trading port, all ships passing through the Malacca Waterway, regardless of whether they belonged to Daming, It is still other countries, and all have to pay the navigation tax to Daming. I am afraid that the tax collected is not a small amount, and Aiqing must not be unable to control it."
"Your Majesty, the minister has always regarded money as dung, and will never disappoint your majesty."
"That's good," Zhu Youjian continued: "Temasek, as a trading port, will allow goods to transit through the border, no matter who the owner is, as long as the goods are not sold, no commercial tax will be levied."
"Transit stay? Your Majesty..." Cui Wusheng was confused by Zhu Youjian's words. One was the navigation tax and the other was the commercial tax. He really didn't understand Zhu Youjian's true meaning.
"Don't worry about Aiqing, I will send someone to interpret Temasek's status for Aiqing." There were a lot of things at the meeting today, and Zhu Youjian did not want to waste time on this professional issue.
"Your Majesty, the minister is willing to go to Malacca." Chi Zhao, a director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stood up.
"Haha, today is the meeting for all the directors to show their talents," Zhu Youjian glanced at Chi Zhao, knowing that this man is nearly forty years old, strong in his youth, and has a certain experience, he is considered a good official, but he has been holding a false position. , Has not experienced the real test, and will need to strengthen supervision in the future, "Aiqing serves in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is familiar with Nanyang affairs, and is willing to share the worries for me, so I will appoint you as the governor of Daiyan Province."
Zhu Youjian’s criteria for appointing officials are honesty, loyalty, talent, and morality. Taking advantage of the lack of officials in the border provinces, it just breaks the practice of rising from one level to one level. Otherwise, the ministers and prime ministers will be seventy and eighty, and they will take care of themselves. It's all problems. How can we talk about sharing the country's worries and working for the people
"Your Majesty thanks for the sacred grace!" Although Zhu Youjian has not yet formally formulated the decree, Chi Zhao still bowed his head to thank the decree.
"Chi Aiqing, I will also give you the same treatment as the province of Solvay. You don't have to pay taxes for five years, but the traffic tax on the Malacca waterway must be paid. Three thousand soldiers from Huguang will be turned into police officers to maintain law and order in the future."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compassion."
"However, with the assistance of the South China Sea Fleet in Daiyan Province, the people have returned to their hearts. Aiqing strives to establish prefectures and counties in various places as soon as possible to complete the demarcation work with Myanmar Province." Zhu Youjian thought to himself. After the Nanyang was settled, Daming's army could I have been taking a rest for a while, and now the crises in the north and south have basically been eliminated, and it is time for domestic construction.
"The minister must remember your majesty's teachings and let Daiyan and Burma provinces become one as soon as possible." Chi Zhao stood up and retreated to the back of the courtiers. The Ministry of Personnel has not yet written a letter, and his rank has not been officially raised.
Zhu Youjian was about to select the governor of Shunta Province, Qiao Yunsheng once again went out and said: "Your Majesty, the minister has a word."
"Qiao Aiqing has anything to say!" Zhu Youjian looked at Qiao Yunsheng's posture. It should be an exhortation again, so his tone was much colder.
Qiao Yunsheng handed over to Zhu Youjian, who was regarded as the first salute and then the soldier. "Since your majesty became the throne, the Ming Dynasty has indeed achieved unprecedented results in the foreign war. The north side has destroyed the slaves, the southwest has stabilized the two Tibets, and now he has laid a large area of land in the South Ocean. Wugong, your Majesty is called the first Mingjun in history."
When Zhu Youjian saw that Qiao Yunsheng only highlighted martial arts, he couldn't help but feel dissatisfied. Isn't Laozi's civilization number one? The development of industry and commerce and the implementation of compulsory education. Throughout the ages, who Mingjun has done so well? However, boasting alone is useless. The key is the approval of the ministers, "Qiao Aiqing, between you and the emperor and ministers, these vain courtesies are unnecessary. What are you going to say?"
"Your Majesty," Qiao Yunsheng didn't look at Zhu Youzhen's face, and continued to lower his head and said: "But the minister didn't understand that the larger the land, the more difficult it is to govern. Does Daming really need this land? If this development continues, what is it for Daming? How far is it going?"
Zhu Youzhen nodded slightly, "Aiqing has anything else to say, just say it down."
Qiao Yunsheng gave up, "Your Majesty, is the land really bigger, the better? Now it is impossible for Daming to immigrate outside Guanwai and Nanyang provinces, which shows that Daming has no shortage of these land."
Huang Liji and Li Chunye were about to speak when they were about to speak. Zhu Youjian reached out and stopped them. "Qiao Aiqing said yes, Daming really can't expand the land without restrictions. If there is no effective management strategy, the soldiers will work hard. The land will be lost sooner or later."
Huang Liji and Li Chunye looked at each other, especially Li Chunye. He understood that Zhu Youzhen was only to enrich Daming's strategic fulcrum, but it was the first time that Zhu Youzhen admitted his mistake. How will he open up new territory in the future
"For a country, the larger the land, the better, but I had to conquer several times, and I was forced to expedition to the north to establish slaves and Mongolia. That was because it was a national trouble of Ming Dynasty. There were large-scale troubles during the reigns of Emperor Taizu and Chengzu. The Northern Expedition only guaranteed the stability of Ming Dynasty for a hundred years."
"The minister understands that the minister has no intention of opposing His Majesty's Northern Expedition." Qiao Yunsheng thought that Zhu Youjian wanted to avoid the heavyweights.
"The bloodshed against the Han people occurred in the Tibetan area and I was forced to mobilize troops to march south. This time, the South China Sea is a Western expedition to the door of Daming. If Daming can't defend against the enemy and the South, Xiyi will sooner or later be in Guangdong and Fujian. Landing will inevitably be war."
"..."
Zhu Youjian's expression is cold, but his mouth is not hurried, "I also understand that when the war is over, the key is the development of the mainland of Ming Dynasty. After the stability of Nanyang, I will not launch a large-scale expedition for the time being. Instead, I will focus my energy on the inland areas of Daming, and I will do more for the people.
"Your Majesty's ability to think like this is the blessing of Ming and the blessing of the common people." Seeing that Zhu Youjian completely agreed with his opinion, Qiao Yunsheng also accepted it as soon as he saw it.
"But Daming can't be anticlimactic in Southeast Asia. The deployment must be completed." Zhu Youjian really wants to thank Qiao Yunsheng. With Qiao Yunsheng's opposition, his plan is easier to implement. "There is also a huge island in South China called Borneo, Daming's. It is also called Bo Ni in the classics."