“**，.. At this time, the colonial era of the Han Dynasty has begun. ”

Looking at Cheng Yu and the report they sent, Liu Hong couldn't help but applaud. Especially for the price of a copper plate, he bought the port of Palembang, Nancheng District and a small island not far from the death of Sri Buddha, so that Liu Hong couldn't help but be amazed. After all, direct purchase is much better than the method of building a concession.

"With the port of Palembang, trade will not be restricted. And with the southern city of Palembang, you can turn it into a country and send troops to protect the people and interests of the Han people who died in Sri Buddha. If you build that island into a military base. Then the great Han, when Sri Buddha died, was completely insured. Liu Hong counted them one by one, and the more he thought about it, the more excited he became. Because once all these things are put together, Sri Buddha will become a great man, an important springboard for foreign trade.

"Now that everything is needed, the people go to Nanyang, and they no longer have to be afraid of being bullied by the local natives. Then this colonial matter needs to be carried out as soon as possible. ”

Liu Hongna attaches great importance to colonization. Because Liu Hong knew very well that the reason why Western countries were so developed and the welfare of the people was so high in later generations was entirely due to colonization. And now that the Han Dynasty is about to start colonization, how can Liu Hong, who understands its significance, not be excited.

"Made, in her previous life, she was envious when she saw those Europeans exchanging glass beads for gold. And now, such a good thing is finally our turn to be a big man. ”

However, Liu Hong was excited, but he didn't want to engage in the kind of colonization that would set up a company and monopolize local trade like in Western countries in later generations. Only a few people will benefit from that, and there is not much difference from engaging in maritime trade now. He wanted the people of the Han Dynasty to also participate and become the beneficiaries of colonization together.

But Liu Hong also knew that the kind of colonization he wanted was beautiful to look at. But in Dahan, it is not so easy to implement. Because for generations, as the Han people of the farming nation, the people are born with a yearning for a stable life, and they do not have the adventurous passion of Western countries. Therefore, it was not easy for Liu Hong to bring such a nation into the colonial era.

"Made, even if it's not easy, this thing must be done." When it comes to the 10,000-year plan, Liu Hong will not back down.

"The affairs of the people need to be guided. As long as the people know that they can make a lot of money when they go out, under the guidance of interests, there will definitely be many people who go out. Thinking of this, Liu Hong calculated, "There is no shortage of interests in sea trade, and Sri Buddha is rich in gold when he died, and there is no shortage of conditions for interest guidance." The key is how to set a goal for the people now, so that the people can see the hope of getting rich. ”

Thinking of setting goals for the people, Liu Hong made it difficult. Because of the target he wants to choose this time, his status can't be too high, and it's best to be an ordinary person. Because only in this way can the people have a sense of substitution, and they will feel that what the goal can do, they can also do.

But the problem is, let's not say that Liu Hong has not directly dealt with the people for many years, and he is not familiar with the affairs of the people. And just because it has something to do with navigation, it basically has nothing to do with the people. You said that in such a situation, how can he choose people?

Thinking of this, Liu Hong realized that things are not as simple as setting a goal. Now all the people involved in maritime trade are big families, and ordinary people have no ability to participate in this matter at all. The people could not participate, and the colonization he envisioned, no matter how beautiful it was, would be in vain.

"It is absolutely impossible for the people to buy their own ships and go to sea to do business. So if you want the people to participate in it, you need to open the route in advance. Thinking of this, Liu Hong made up his mind, "The top priority is to open the route from the Great Han to Sri Buddha first." In this way, the people can go there by boat at will. And when the people get there, they will certainly not be less rich. Among these wealthy people, he found a few representative publicity, and the goal was set at the same time. ”

Opening a route is not a simple matter. The choice of route alone is quite a headache. But fortunately, Liu Hong is the emperor, no matter what happens, he only needs to take an idea, and these headaches can be handed over to professionals to do.

However, Liu Hong also knew that once the colonial era was opened and the shipping routes were operated, it would also be possible to make a fortune. Therefore, this shipping company, he must get his hands on it.

Thinking of this, Liu Hong found Liu Zhong.

"Your Majesty, are you saying that our royal family is going to form a fleet to operate the route from the Great Han to the death of Sri Buddha."

Regarding Liu Hong's words, Liu Zhong was very puzzled. Because he didn't know what the point of operating a route was so far away from Dahan. In his opinion, doing this is purely throwing money outside. Besides, even if it is of strategic significance to engage in shipping routes, this kind of money-losing goods can be thrown to the imperial court, and there is no need for the royal family to do it.

Liu Zhong's thoughts, Liu Hong understands very well. However, he is interested in the future of this route. So, even if he knew very well, before the colonial era began, this route was definitely a money-losing goods. But he won't give this route to others.

"Uncle Zhong, the port where Sri Buddha died in Palembang, the southern city of Palembang, and the small island next to Sri Buddha's death have now become the property of our Han royal family. And that place, as you know, is an important transit point to India and Arabia. With that, I want to develop it vigorously. Therefore, this route is so important that I cannot give it to anyone else. ”

"Your Majesty, are you saying that the port of Palembang and the southern city of Palembang are already the property of our royal family?"

Liu Zhong, who was very familiar with the death of Sri Buddha, was so excited to hear Liu Hong's words. Excitedly, even the loss of money on the route was thrown aside. After all, the interests represented by the two are too far apart.

"Yes, these places have now been handed over to our Han military by Sri Buddha's death, and they are waiting for me to send someone to take over."

"Your Majesty, that's great." Liu Zhong was really excited now, "Your Majesty, the matter of the route is not difficult, as long as a few ships are renovated, it can be operated, and it will definitely not delay your development of Sri Buddha." ”

"Uncle Zhong does things, I can rest assured. However, Uncle Zhong, once the route is operated, the trade of Sri Buddha's death will be completely liberalized. Before that, we must be prepared not to be impacted. ”

"Your Majesty, don't worry, our royal family's trade will never be impacted."

"Okay, then I'll rest assured."

Looking at Liu Zhong, who ran out excitedly to make arrangements, Liu Hong began to ponder again, "Since the colonization is going to be started and the development of Sri Buddha is gone, then we can't let it go as before, we must send a person in charge there!" ”

"This is the first stop of the Han Dynasty's foreign colonization, and success or failure is particularly important, which is related to the future of the Han Dynasty. Who is going to be sent there to be responsible for such an important matter? ”

Liu Hong kept pondering, this place is so important, and it is far away from the Han Dynasty, the people sent must be cautious. Like some powerful ability to deal with things, that's a must. And when necessary, he must also be able to command the army and fight those foreigners. Then a certain military skill, that is also indispensable.

"**, you must not only have a strong ability to deal with things, but also have military skills, such a person is too difficult to find!" Just when Liu Hong was in trouble, a name suddenly appeared in his mind, "That's right, Lu Zhi." This person fits both of these points perfectly, and you can send him to try it. ”

Thinking of this, Liu Hong no longer hesitated, and directly sent someone to find Lu Zhi.

After Lu Zhi passed the imperial examination, he entered the Ministry of Education. Later, Liu Hong established a military school, and due to the lack of teachers, Lu Zhi reported himself to be brave and went to the military academy to teach. Liu Hong, who learned of this situation, specially appointed him as the director of the Military Research Institute under the Military Academy.

Lu Zhi thought that in his life, he would also struggle on the education front. Unexpectedly, he received a notice that Liu Hong wanted to see him. The emperor summoned him, this was a big deal, he didn't dare to stay for a moment, so he came to see Liu Hong.

"Lu Qing, our big man, has just gotten a piece of land in Sri Buddha. Although it is not large, it is an important trade transit point, which is very crucial. Seeing Lu Zhi, Liu Hong didn't talk nonsense at all, and said directly: "Therefore, I want to send you there to be a governor and take charge of local military and political affairs, I don't know what you think?" ”

"Your Majesty, do you mean that the military and political affairs of Sri Buddha's death are all in the hands of the governor?"

"Yes." Seeing Lu Zhi's puzzled look, Liu Hong explained: "Although in our Han Dynasty, the separation of military and government has been implemented. However, the death of Sri Buddha is too far away from our great man, and it is easy to make mistakes if he is so finely divided. Therefore, I have set up a governor outside the territory of the Han Dynasty to oversee the affairs of the military administration, and I want you to serve as the first governor. ”

Hearing this, Lu Zhi was excited and agreed without a word. You know, this is the first governor, and just by these three words, he will be famous through the ages. What is the highest pursuit of being an official, for an official like Lu Zhi who originally did something practical for the people, it is to leave a name in history. And now, the name of the history is in front of him, how can Lu Zhi endure it.

Lu Zhi is doing things, and Liu Hong is very relieved. After all, his abilities have been proven by history. Therefore, Liu Hong assigned him 3,000 soldiers and ordered the navy to build a base on the new island, so that the death of Sri Buddha was completely over. (To be continued.) )