For the delivery of arms. Not much. In this era, it cannot be called arms. At most, it can only be called a weapon. For the matter of selling weapons. To be honest, Zhang Fan is not a Thai favorite. In his opinion. The results of selling and not selling are almost the same.

After all. It's time for that. Most of the West has also replaced swords and spears. Muskets were heavily armed in the army. But it was only the sixteenth century. Subject to technological reasons in today's world. Even a musket with more lethal power in the face of cold weapons. It's not that the advantages are too obvious. The main thing is the problem of gunpowder reloading. Even for those who are quite skilled. It is also impossible to do dense continuous launches.

And. It is not for nothing that Qi Jiguang's Qi family army is called the strongest combat force today. True. The Qi family army was an army that was heavily armed with muskets. But what really makes it work is the unique method of warfare. The so-called musket triple shot is not just capable of keeping the bullets fired. More importantly, it can make the enemy feel the huge pressure. That's all that matters. This is almost a century before the West.

So. Although now the West has entered the colonial era. However, its advantages in land warfare are not much superior to those of cold weapons. And. aggression against other people's countries. This is especially true in countries like South Asia, which have a lot of hilly terrain. It doesn't always go well. After all, the local people also have the advantage of people and location.

But Zhang Fan also understands. The poor start of the colonization phase does not last consistently. One is the development of the West today. Yes, people's desires are no longer just for money. If they rest on their laurels. We do not open up overseas markets. I'm afraid that even my own country will not be able to maintain stability.

And. There may be some casualties in the early stages. But they are not fools either. Later, it is natural to study what method should be used to deal with local talents most effectively.

In short. Even if it's the local authorities. Or call it a rebel. Even these people were able to import some weapons from the Ming Dynasty. You can even get some muskets. Armed more people to defend against foreign enemies. At most, it just makes colonization more difficult for invaders. Eventually, the fact that it will be colonized doesn't change much.

And. Zhang Fan didn't think so. How much burden it will put on those Western colonizers. The main thing is: Even if you buy and sell such weapons, you can make more money. But Zhang Fan didn't take this to heart. This is different from the musket business with the people of Fuso. First, there is also an abundance of gold. And the various daimyo have been fighting each other for more than a hundred years. Now it's in the second half. It's time to exert force. So. There is a more urgent need for these things. And although the family is bankrupt. But those big names can still afford the price.

Moreover. The most important thing is: The manufacture of muskets was not easy. But the cost is much smaller. The cost here does not refer to the amount of money required to produce a musket. Rather, it refers to the materials needed to produce a musket. Today's muskets. In addition to the barrel and the bracket. Everything else can be made of wood. Not only cheap. It also makes the musket much lighter. It is convenient for soldiers to carry.

And if it's an export sword or something. It's all metal. And China is a place where there is very little metal production. If that's the case. Although it is a lot of money to be made. However, it will also lead to a significant increase in the cost of armaments in the future. It's simply more than worth the loss.

Of course. This is just Zhang Fan thinking in his heart. He never had the intention of saying it. But. Even if he said it. Those present will not believe it. Even those who are mining ore. I don't know. They always think they're digging in the wrong place. Or something else.

In the eyes of these people. China will always be a vast country. Where there is everything. The lack of mining must be due to the lack of access to the right place.

on this. Zhang Fan didn't plan to say it. And then what to argue with these people. At the time when the physical sciences were not well developed. Even Zhang Fan has theoretical knowledge. But he is the only one. Even if he's right. But one person is no match for many.

Not to mention. Although Zhang Fan didn't speak. However, the number of opponents in the DPRK and China is already large. He didn't have to that heart.

Merely. Zhang Fan was thinking about another matter. And that thing had nothing to do with weapons or anything. Barely associated with the word "colonial". But it is not Zhang Fan's own grand goal. It's a more personal thing. Or so to speak. It's just one person.

Yes. Zhang Fan remembered that Wang Xiliang and others who came back last year told him about the Portuguese envoy. Joanna thing.

Just like Joanna brought back. If there are no surprises. This winter. Zhang Fan will be able to see this blonde and blue-eyed exotic man again.

But. The odds of that accident happening. It's just too big. Zhang Fan didn't know when it would be. Someone who can still see her.

He was tragically framed. And that process is really poignant. But this kind of thing. The previous Zhang Fan was in the story. Now Zhang Fan is in his position. I don't know how much I've heard of it. Even what Zhang Fan has seen with his own eyes. There are countless more than Joanna who are more disastrous. Zhang Fan didn't care too much about her. It's just because. The Ming Dynasty forbade the sea for more than 100 years. Now the sea ban has been reopened. In the future, the warships of the imperial court will not only be limited to inland clearance and convoy escort in the open sea. Even if it's against escorts. The switch of the Ming Dynasty. To those merchants. How much wealth was brought to the entire Ming Dynasty. Although these things are in addition to the annual calculations of the imperial court. There really aren't any outsiders who have counted it. But not is not a sign that it will not. It's not something to keep private. It's easy for outsiders to tell. It's been a short decade. through foreign trade. How much wealth did the Ming Dynasty gather.

See this happens. Some people may be envious. Then follow suit. But this is the bottom of the world. More often than not, people who want to get something for nothing. So until that time. There must have been a lot of people on top of these ships that went to sea or returned to sea.

Although nowadays. There's no need to worry about that at all. In Asia, after all. Even the sea power of the Ming Dynasty, which has been forbidden to the sea for many years. It is beyond the reach of others. Even if it's like a wolf. Gather dozens of small boats and set out together. Boarding a ship at sea for robbery. As a matter of fact. Only one or two warships are enough here. Not only is it large. The Furlong cannon on board was not far away. But the reload is extremely fast. The shelling was also very accurate. There were a few people crammed into the boats of these would-be pirates. In the vast sea, only one shot is needed. That's the stuff of burping. There is no need to worry about it at all.

But now there is no threat. That doesn't mean it won't be in the future. It will not and does not mean never.

And for naval battles. In fact, the Ming Dynasty didn't have much experience. Even when the Three Treasures eunuch Zheng He went to the West seven times. On the way, I also encountered a lot of foreign invasions. And it's all dissolved into the invisible. But Zheng He didn't rely on any tactics. It's just that there are a lot of ships. The ship is strong and the guns are sharp.

Imagine. Such a huge fleet. Deal with those people. Just one salvo. Even if the other party is not dead. It's already scared stupid. Where do you dare to come over and attack.

So. The sea power of the Ming Dynasty seems to be very strong. In fact, there is no tactic to speak of. And Zhang Fan's yearning for Joanna. And that's just about it. Nothing else. After all. As a pioneer nation in navigation. Portugal's maritime power is naturally not to be underestimated. Joanna, on the other hand, was only an officer in the Army. But its naval battles are not weak either. This can be understood from what Wang Xiliang and several others told Zhang Fan last year.

Not really. The dignified Ming Dynasty can't do without such a foreigner. Merely. Since there is such a shortcut. There is this person with experience in naval warfare. Naturally, it can save them a lot of detours. Why not?

Of course. It's not impossible to spend money to get someone over there. But in that case. Who knows if the human heart will have any hidden thoughts. And like Joanna. In their own country, they are already cornered. was sent to the front. It's just a person who is no different from a death penalty. After coming, I will really do my best.

Merely. Come to think of it. Zhang Fan was also a little hesitant in his heart. Oh, yes. Joanna was framed and lost everything. He was not immediately put to death. Instead, they were sent to the front. Fight like a normal soldier. But that's almost like a death penalty.

Especially in this day and age. A team with muskets. Stand still and shoot. It's no different from standing in line to shoot each other. Even if she was dealing with men with bows and arrows and swords. The danger doesn't seem to have diminished. Once the other party rushes over. Death is almost certain.

And. She is such a woman who is not married. Now he lives with a group of soldiers at the bottom. Even in their own camp. The danger does not seem to be small.

But. That's it. Zhang Fan's need for Joanna is just for big things. Is it already a very ordinary concern. Although Zhang Fan himself has always denied this very much in his heart. But in fact. He himself couldn't be sure.

What does it feel like? Zhang Fan's heart couldn't help but fall into such a thought.

And above the court. The ministers were still arguing about what had already been decided.