These people are naturally the Portuguese who are entrenched in Macau.

Compared to the strength of the Spaniards and the Portuguese at the beginning of the Age of Discovery, the Spaniards and Portuguese have begun to decline.

Although the powerful and invincible Spanish Armada was still sailing at sea, it could be said that it suffered heavy losses after so many years of war with Britain.

And now that the Dutch have risen up and begun to challenge the position of the Spanish fleet, the Spanish fleet is having an even more difficult time; And in the Ming Dynasty and the coast of Southeast Asia, the status of the Spanish fleet was even worse.

In Macau, thanks to the protection of the Ming Dynasty, these Portuguese were barely able to survive. But once they leave the protection of the Ming Dynasty, they will definitely be swallowed up.

The Dutch have long been eyeing each other, and now they have occupied Taiwan, occupied Penghu, and even wanted to attack the Ming Dynasty, which shows their pride.

The Portuguese are having a hard time. Zhu Youxiao believed that as long as an olive branch was extended, these Portuguese would definitely be willing to help the Ming Dynasty.

Even if these Portuguese were unwilling to help the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youxiao believed that he could persuade them, after all, his persuasion skills were still very strong.

This time, Zhu Youxiao sent Qi Yuanfu over, the purpose was to ensure that nothing went wrong.

"When you go, go find someone. This man founded an artillery factory in Macau, and he was a foreigner named Peter Bugarao. ”

Peter Bugarao is a person that Zhu Youxiao can be said to have a deep memory. Because the name of the artillery factory in Macau is called the Bugarao Foundry Factory.

Most of the copper needed by the Bugarao Cannon Foundry was purchased from Japan, while iron ore and sulfur were sourced locally from areas near Macao.

The cannons produced by the Bugarao Foundry are divided into two types: iron cannons and copper cannons, iron cannons originated from Chinese workers, and copper cannons were created by the Portuguese, with long range and durability.

During the Anglo-French War, the famous British general Clinton used the copper cannons produced by the Bugarao Cannon Foundry to show his power in the Battle of the Peninsula. By this time, the factory had developed into a sizable cannon foundry, producing not only cannons, but also shells, gunpowder, and even bronze bells.

What Zhu Youxiao had to do was to find Peter Bugarao and control this person in his hands; The Portuguese in Macau all moved to the new city of the capital.

Now the disadvantages of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youxiao is very clear, although the Baigong Institute has made a lot of things, most of them are military products, and they are all things that he pulled out seedlings to help them make. To put it bluntly, there is no foundation.

These things look luxuriant, but they're actually in the sky.

In terms of natural science, the Ming Dynasty has begun to lag behind, and there is no scientific system, so it is very difficult to develop and research on its own in the future.

This time, Zhu Youxiao sent those missionaries to the capital and asked them to translate more than 7,000 books, and the purpose was to do this.

The more than 7,000 books were all treasured classics that Kinnige had searched in Europe, and for this purpose, he traveled all over the developed countries of Europe, collecting all kinds of books, from art to culture, to all kinds of industrial books. After these books are translated, they can make up for the shortcomings of Daming.

At the same time, there are all kinds of experimental equipment and scientific instruments, which are now lacking in the Ming Dynasty.

In terms of the industrial system, the current craftsman system of the Ming Dynasty is not reasonable at all. Although Zhu Youxiao does not want to be restructured, he can build a new factory.

The standardization system of the factory, Daming does not have it at all, and it needs to be introduced from another direction. The best direction, naturally, is the artillery factories of the Portuguese.

And if the Ming wants to build ships, they also need artillery factories. Zhu Youxiao did not fancy the ability of the artillery factory to make artillery, but some other things for them.

With those more than 7,000 books, plus the Portuguese in front of them, the Ming Dynasty was able to make up for some of the shortcomings in the background.

After having these things, Zhu Youxiao believed that with the wisdom and manpower and material resources of the Ming people, it was only a matter of time before they developed rapidly.

What's more, Zhu Youxiao has already asked people to search for books all over the country, and is ready to organize and compile them in the big library, and has already called out the personnel.

In nature, science, medicine, etc., find those who are masters and let them write about them. With such a cultural heritage and scientific research team, coupled with his own guidance, Zhu Youxiao believes that Daming will usher in a blowout development of natural science.

As for the ideological aspect, there will also be new collisions. But there are some things that Zhu Youxiao must guide and maintain well, and there must be no problems.

And the ideological foreshadowing that was planted before is now just being dug up. The students of the Royal Academy will become the pioneers of the new trend of thought in the Ming Dynasty. In this matter, there will definitely be very good results.

After these foundations are laid, it will be time for Daming to take off.

Qi Yuanfu didn't know why His Majesty asked him to find this Peter Bugarao. But for His Majesty's orders, Qi Yuanfu will carry them out to the letter.

Qi Yuanfu said directly: "Yes, Your Majesty." Rest assured, the minister will find this Peter Bugarao. ”

"This time you will not go alone in Macau." Zhu Youxiao looked at Qi Yuanfu and said, "I will give you 3,000 men and horses, and allow you to arbitrarily power on the spot, so that you can mobilize the people and horses of Guangdong." No one in Guangdong can stop you. ”

"In addition, I will also ask the Wei Dynasty to come with you, invite those Portuguese to Beijing for me, and move their artillery factories over."

"You tell them that if they want to come, money or anything is not a problem. And I can trade with them, open ports in Shandong and Tianjin, and allow their merchant ships to dock. If they don't come, it's your turn. ”

When he said this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Qi Yuanfu and said with a serious face: "No matter what method you use, I will definitely bring people back, understand?" ”

After hearing this, the expression on Qi Yuanfu's face became serious.

What His Majesty wants to do, Qi Yuanfu doesn't know. But what His Majesty wants him to do, Qi Yuanfu's heart is already clear.

To put it bluntly, it is to ensure that those Portuguese must come to the capital; If you don't come, then use force, and tie them up.

In fact, this was only Zhu Youxiao's follow-up, and he believed that the Portuguese would not refuse.

Not to mention the Portuguese, everyone is now seeking to trade with the Ming, but the Ming is too lazy to deal with them.

The smuggling trade has always existed, but it has been monopolized by some people. For example, Li Dan, the famous maritime merchant and Haikou of the Ming Dynasty.

As for saying that other people want to trade with the people of the Ming Dynasty, it is particularly difficult. The Portuguese were able to stay in Macau because there were no people there, and the main manpower was theirs, which took a lot of effort.

The Portuguese had to pay taxes and land rent to the Ming every year, and they had to pay money to bribe local officials before they were allowed to stay in Macau.

Now that the Ming Emperor wants to open a port for these Portuguese, they are so happy that they are about to jump, how can they refuse?

However, in case the Portuguese had their brains pumped, Zhu Youxiao just had someone tie them up. As for the outcome, we will have to wait until we come back to talk.

Now that he can grab a wave of Portuguese technology, Zhu Youxiao is still very interested in their technology.

You must know that in the original history, the Ming Dynasty sent people to Macao many times to buy cannons. Emperor Chongzhen also gave the Macao cannon placed on the Beijing city gate the name "Shenwei General", as well as the later red-clothed cannon, which shows the strength of this Bugarao cannon factory.

Under such circumstances, after the annexation of the Bugarao Artillery Factory, Daming could get a lot of technology from it, which was combined with the current technology and confirmed each other, and Zhu Youxiao believed that there would be gains.

"By the way, there's one more thing." Zhu Youxiao looked at Qi Yuanfu and continued: "It's about people who can build ships. Those foreigners who can build big ships, you must collect some after you go. Whatever method you use, be sure to bring it back. ”

"In addition, the drawings of the ocean and the drawings of shipbuilding must all be returned. For this matter, you must be careful and don't make too much noise. ”

"As long as you don't let others know, I'll allow you to do anything. You were asked to go because your family used to fight in naval battles, and now you haven't thrown this ability, right? ”

"Back to Your Majesty, no!" Qi Yuanfu hurriedly agreed.

Of course, Qi Yuanfu knew that the emperor was talking about Qi Jiguang, the name that pressed on everyone in their Qi family. The Qi family can now have this status because of Qi Jiguang.

As for what the emperor wanted to collect these things for, Qi Yuanfu was of course very clear.

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said with satisfaction: "It's a bit like a general." Go ahead, don't let me down, and make things beautiful! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Qi Yuanfu hurriedly agreed.

After Qi Yuanfu left, Zhu Youxiao stood on top of the main hall, looking into the distance, and the expression on his face did not change.

For the next period of time, he won't do anything, and all Daming has to do now is need to rest.

On the Liaodong side, he disabled Huang Taiji, and within a few years, Huang Taiji couldn't slow down at all.

On the Mongolian side, Lin Dan Khan couldn't make a fuss, and Korqin and Nekhalkha couldn't make a fuss either. The three of them may be able to fight, but this has nothing to do with Da Ming, Da Ming just needs to watch.

In fact, this conjecture is unlikely to come true, Lin Dan Khan does not have that ability. If Lin Dan Khan was really a master of the grassland and a fierce man descending from the sky, he would not have been made like that in his original history.

Now there is nothing too big for the court for the time being, and the money that Zhu Youxiao got in Zhangjiakou is enough to spend for a while. The rest of the money needed will be earned back by the Ministry of Internal Affairs from the trade in the northwest.

Now the Ministry of Internal Affairs has begun to make money, and it is a lot of money just to collect brand usage fees every year.

The so-called brand royalty is actually the cost of the royal tribute, which costs money to buy a place. Now the name of the royal tribute is getting higher and higher, and the price is getting more and more expensive, so the cost is also increasing.

In Zhu Youxiao's view, the royal tribute has begun to change in the direction of luxury. Under such circumstances, the Ministry of Internal Affairs brings in a lot of money every year.

So in the next few years, Zhu Youxiao doesn't have to worry about spending money, he is ready to stop for a few years.

Zhu Youxiao is ready, and all he has to do now is to wait quietly, waiting for everything he has done to ferment.

On the Portuguese side, I believe that they will not be able to reach the capital in a short time. When they arrive in the capital, it will take a while for their things to be transformed, and it will take time for the translation of the seven thousand books.

In addition, the training of the army also takes time, and it also takes time for the hundred institutes to manufacture equipment.

Before these things were achieved, Zhu Youxiao did nothing.

Developing in a stable environment for a few years is very beneficial to Daming. Tossing and turning by yourself, for not this?

Glancing at Wei Chao standing beside him, Zhu Youxiao said directly: "You go back and pack up, and then set off for Macau." ”

Wei Chao's heart was very painful.

When he was in Liaodong, what was he doing? And now let him run out again?

When the emperor ascended the throne, he had already been assigned once, and now he is still doing this kind of hard work and tiring work?

Wei Chao really didn't understand where he offended the emperor and let the emperor pay so much attention to him.

It's just that he is a slave, and he doesn't dare to ask if he has such an idea.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Wei Chao and said, "The matter of repairing books in Xincheng, you can leave it to Wang An." After returning from Macao this time, you will have one position in the position of the celebrant Bingbi. ”

After hearing this, Wei Chao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he hurriedly lay on the ground and said, "Slave and maid thank the emperor!" ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "Okay, let's go and prepare." If you do things beautifully, you will be worthy of me. ”

"Don't worry, the slave will definitely not disappoint the emperor!" After saying this, Wei Chao got up from the ground and bowed out.

After the Wei Dynasty left, Zhu Youxiao glanced outside the court, his eyes deep and distant.

He turned and walked into the harem.

Some time ago, Zhu Youxiao spent some time in the harem, and now he has to stay on for a longer time.

After all, he has been tossing for so long, and he has already caused dissatisfaction among many people. If you toss it any longer, you may get into trouble.

To put it bluntly, I still don't have enough background.

When you have enough background, the world is at your own toss.

However, Zhu Youxiao believes that this day will not be too far away. When he walked out of the palace again, he could get everything he wanted, and no one could refuse him.

Now, you have to accompany Queen Zhang and your own woman. After all, I was too busy some time ago, and I have been snubbing them.

Since they entered the palace, Zhu Youxiao has not been with them for long. It's just right to take the opportunity now, but when I get busy again in the future, I don't know what it will look like.

From this day on, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty began to recuperate.

Although no one knows what's going on, the emperor is honest, and it's good news for everyone, especially important ministers like Xu Guangqi.

After all, the emperor has been tossing and turning, and they have no confidence in their hearts.

Especially since the emperor always wants to run out, that's not good.

Now, it's good for the emperor to stay like this.

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