"The second is to form a navy to defend the borders of Daming. Xiyi has invaded eastward, and the island of Taiwan, which is lonely overseas, is occupied by Hongmao; the Flange robot deceived the trench mirror of the Guangdong mainland; Daming's vassal state in Nanyang was mostly affected Xiyi invaded and occupied. Small southern countries, either subjugated or extinct, always look forward to Daming’s rescue. The tree wants to be quiet and the wind keeps on. Although Daming did not support these vassal states, Xiyi still wants to invade Daming. There is no navy, Daming. It is impossible to shut out Xiyi.” The Ming court has no sense of the ocean. The land is already big enough and rich enough. Who has the energy to manage the ocean
Zhu Youjian came from later generations, and of course he knew the importance of the ocean. If you do not take advantage of these islands now, the Han people will be blocked by the first, second and third island chains in the future, then you are the sinners of the Han people.
With the advent of the great nautical era, Europe has already known the importance of the ocean. Therefore, it has begun to seize islands all over the world, whether it is in Asia, Africa or the Americas, as long as they discover the islands, they will all be occupied first.
"But, Your Highness, Taiwan is not originally the land of Ming Dynasty. As far as the old minister knows, Taiwan Island was originally called Dongfan Island. From the name, it can be seen that this is a land outside of China. Taiwan is just the coast of Zheng Zhilong, Yan Siqi, etc. The name of a pirate." Li Chunye felt that he could finally offer advice. It turned out that this young prince was not omnipotent.
I have seen a traitor, and I have never seen one that sells such a high-sounding and irrefutable one that helps the Dutch fight for the ownership of Taiwan.
If there were international arbitrations at this time, Li Chunye would definitely not hesitate to stand on the side of the Dutch and unconsciously betray Daming's territorial interests.
Zhu Youjian also had to admit that what Li Chunye said was the fact that the Ming court did not implement effective management of Taiwan. In order to avoid disputes with local pirates, Taiwan was regarded as a burden and did not recognize that it was Daming's territory.
"Master Li, Taiwan has been my Han people's land since ancient times. Master Li is familiar with the history of the scriptures. You should know that Sun Quan once sent people to the island to declare sovereignty during the Three Kingdoms period; the former Yuan once managed Taiwan; now the residents of Taiwan Island are absolutely unique. Most of them are descendants of my Ming Dynasty. They are standard Han people. In this dynasty, due to the Mongolian borders in the north and the focus on the north, the management of Taiwan was neglected. Nevertheless, Zheng He's fleet was also in his ancestors' years. I have been to Taiwan to promote the prestige of Ming Dynasty and appease the local people. Taiwan and the Han people have always been inextricably linked. Mr. Li, Taiwan is too close to Fujian and Guangdong in Ming Dynasty, and the naval power of Xiyi, if Taiwan is occupied by them Inevitably threatened Daming’s sea and territories from time to time. At that time, the northern border of Daming had not been eliminated, and the southern seas had increased. Can Daming afford it?” Zhu Youjian had to teach Li Chunye a political lesson. This kind of reason must stand internationally. It doesn’t matter, but it’s okay. As long as you stand in Li Chunye’s heart, Zhu Youjian didn’t plan to go to the international community to reason with anyone. There is no United Nations, and there is no channel for resolving international disputes. Countries rely on their strength. Whoever is strong, who is the boss, can allocate international resources.
Li Chunye really squinted his eyes, slowly recalling Zhu Youjian's words, like an old cow ruminating, completely forgetting the existence of the outside world. After a long time, it seems that Zhu Youjian's reasons really have a firm foothold in his heart. He did not raise any opposition to Taiwan, "His Royal Highness, will Xiyi really invade Daming?"
"Xiyi has already occupied Taiwan, and even the trench mirrors on the Daming land have been taken. Li, Xiyi’s navy is made up of pirates. After any pirate boarded on the land of Daming, he would have a good The woman who is not tempted?" Zhu Youjian was forced to adopt a flicker tactic. He conflated the present Holland and Portugal with the future England and France.
The European countries now really don't have the guts to invade Daming.
Taiwan, occupied by the Dutch, was actually given away clearly. To conduct maritime trade with Japan and North Korea, the Dutch need to pass through the waters of Taiwan.
The Dutch first fancy the Penghu Islands, but the Penghu Islands are the territory of Ming Dynasty, and there was a fierce war between the two sides. After the naval battle, the Dutch could not bear the losses of the war. They voluntarily sent people to negotiate with officials in Daming Fujian, hoping that Daming could set aside a piece of land in Penghu for re-export trade. The officials in Fujian did not dare to agree, so they let them go to the outside world. Taiwan is looking for a place to stay.
However, the Dutch prefer Penghu, which is more civilized, and refuse to leave Penghu on the pretext of not knowing the way to Taiwan.
As a result, officials in Fujian sent people to lead them and send them to Taiwan Island.
The trench mirror occupied by Portugal, which later became Macau, was not forcibly captured by military means.
Before the occupation of the trench mirror, Portugal had already had a large number of missionaries who came to Da Ming to preach. They had a clear understanding of the power and vastness of Da Ming, so Portugal did not dare to go to war with Da Ming.
They came to the East to ask for money, so under the guidance of missionaries who were familiar with the Daming system, they bribed local officials in Guangdong to obtain exclusive rights in Haojing with a tax of 500 taels a year.
In the same area, only Portuguese trade is allowed, and other Western countries are not allowed to enter. Even the local Han people must be managed by the Portuguese.
"Then how will Daming go to war with Xiyi?" Li Chunye gradually followed Zhu Youjian's thinking. If Daming wants to take back Taiwan and Haojing and help the Southeast Asian countries, there must be a war with Xiyi.
"This is the second battle of the Ming Dynasty. The war with Xiyi is mainly based on the navy. First, regain Taiwan and move the battlefield to Nanyang to minimize the loss of Ming. Nanyang is very close to Ming, and the Ming navy has land to rely on. Although the Western navy has to rely on it. They have a stronghold in Nanyang, but their supplies of warships, ammunition, and guns are thousands of miles away. Once the ships' guns and ammunition are lost, it will be difficult to replenish them in time. Daming's victory depends on geographical advantages and large numbers of people."
"Is there a third battle?" Li Chunye was secretly shocked, where exactly would this young prince bring Da Ming into
"Li Da must still remember the war between Daming and Burma during the Wanli period? Daming did not lose in the military, but he dismissed the soldiers and civilians of Mengyang, Mubang, Burma, and 800 Dadian in Yunnan. This is Daming’s shame can’t even be dealt with by the little Mang Yinglong. This place is between Nanyang and Western Ocean. If Da Ming can take it back and station the navy here, it will lay a nail between Nanyang and Western Ocean, and it will also be beneficial. Daming consolidates his military achievements in Southeast Asia. In other words, even if Daming has a military disadvantage in Southeast Asia, with Burma, the Western Ocean dare not do it against Daming. This is to guard their way home.” Zhu You seized Burma, which is actually Looking for an exit from the Indian Ocean for Daming, in later generations, in order to bypass the Malacca route, the Central dynasty spent huge national investment to obtain certain traffic rights.
But Li Chunye could not understand the meaning of going to the sea, so Zhu Youjian only emphasized that Myanmar was once a vassal state of Ming Dynasty, and the northern part of Myanmar was once a territory controlled by Ming Dynasty. "However, Myanmar is relatively small and its military strength is relatively weak. The scale of this third war will not be too large."
"But your Royal Highness, the place where Burma and Daming border are, the mountains are strong and the transportation is inconvenient. After the army enters Burma, it is not easy to supply supplies. Moreover, the southern jungle is full of miasma, and it is not suitable for the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty." Li Chunye has worked in the Ministry of War for many years. His history is still very clear. It is really not easy to fool him.
"Building roads. Master Li can see the concrete road outside Jingshi Dongzhimen? If this wide, flat road is built to Yunnan and to the border of Myanmar, the actions of Daming's army in Myanmar will be ashamed. Moreover, against Myanmar In the war, you don’t need to transfer the army from the north, just transfer the army from Yunnan nearby. Yunnan and Burma have similar terrain, and Yunnan soldiers can more easily adapt to the Burmese environment.”
Daming’s vast geographical advantages must be fully utilized. To fight against Jian slaves and Mongolia, the army from the north must be used. They are more adaptable to the severe cold in the north than the army from the south. But to fight Burma, you need the army from Yunnan and Guangdong. They are more able to adapt to the south. Sultry jungle climate.
The vastness of the earth and the richness of resources is not a matter of lip service. It is necessary to give full play to its advantages, and the vastness and richness of resources can be of practical use.
"His Royal Highness, the transportation in Yunnan is complicated and inconvenient, and the population is even sparse. How can there be a large number of people building roads?" Li Chunye's suspicion is not unreasonable. The population of Yunnan does not have to be compared with the north and south Zhili and Zhejiang. It is Shaanxi, which is often harassed by Mongolia. Shanxi also has a much larger population than Yunnan. In addition, Yunnan has not yet been converted, and the population in many places has not yet been naturalized.