The Emperor of the Apocalypse's tone was very indifferent, as if he was saying something inconsequential, but the current minister couldn't sit still. What does the city division represent, every minister here knows very well in their hearts. This is not just talking, but it represents wealth, huge wealth.

However, there are also people who are sitting there who are not careful. The Ming Dynasty from Hongwu for three years, the city of the city, began to implement the sea ban. In the Yongle period, Zheng He made seven trips to the West and established overseas trade with tribute as the main body. However, by the time of the Jiajing period, the tributary system had gradually collapsed.

With the unfolding of the great geographical discoveries, Europeans began to embark on the maritime route, and many parts of Southeast Asia became colonies. The tributary trade of the Ming Dynasty completely lost its significance. There are fewer and fewer envoys to the Ming Dynasty every year, and with the reduction of taxes, the Ming Dynasty has no ability to explore the open sea and build large ships.

During the Jiajing Dynasty, the Japanese invaders were rampant, and the entire coastal area suffered great damage. It can be said that the Ming Dynasty has severed trade communication with overseas, and the Longqing Emperor, assisted by Zhang Juzheng, launched reforms. Among them, there is a very important decision, that is, Longqing opens the sea. It's just that Zhang Juzheng just stared at the land, and the opening of the sea seemed to have become an ornament.

The opening of the sea in Longqing is limited to the Yuegang in Fujian, and trade is still not allowed in other areas. Only one place in Yuegang is allowed to go to sea, and only merchants from Zhangzhou and Quanzhou are allowed to trade, and merchants from other regions are not allowed to issue "ship guidance" and are not allowed to trade. Moreover, the merchants of Zhangzhou and Quanzhou were also given absurd rules that the people of Zhangzhou were only allowed to go to the West, and the people of Quanzhou could only be in the East (the East and West were divided into Brunei), and they were not allowed to trade with Japan.

This deformed policy. As a result, the income from the opening of the sea is not very obvious, and the tax at most for a year is only 35,000 taels of silver. In contrast to the flourishing maritime trade of Europeans, smuggling on the southeast coast became more and more serious, and armed overseas merchants appeared. In the early days, it was represented by Li Dan and Yan Siming. However, the peak later was Zheng Zhilong's overseas group.

These maritime syndicates defend shipping routes by force, and may make huge profits through smuggling. The Ming knew that it would perish, and it did not taste the benefits of maritime trade.

For the Emperor of the Apocalypse, this is one that must be developed! Daming arrived at this time. It is necessary to find new sources of economic growth. The land has been exploited, the mergers are getting worse, the tax policy is deformed, and all this is on the verge of exploding.

If it is not solved, once it coincides with a catastrophe, the world will definitely be full of smoke! No matter how much you do on your own, you have a strong army, it's useless. Although he now has the Longchang to make money, he has temporarily solved the problem of funds. I solved some of it by raiding the house, but this is not a long-term solution!

The lives of the people have not improved. The land annexation has not changed, except for a strong army, it has not actually done much. Defending against the Mongols and Jurchens in the north was perhaps a remarkable feat for the people of this time. But the Emperor of the Apocalypse knew that it was still too far from the powerful empire he wanted to build.

Unlike people of this era. The Emperor of the Apocalypse felt that land annexation might not be a bad thing. The important thing is not land annexation, but to let the people who have lost their land live and live better, which is the key to solving the problem. As for the deformed tax system, it must be changed, but it is definitely not now.

Open the sea, and strive to develop industry and commerce! It is a fact that the development of industry and commerce is inseparable from sales, and the yeoman economy does not have much purchasing power. But sea trade. It's definitely a big hole that can't be filled, no matter how much is produced, at this time, all of them can be sold.

As for the grain, the Emperor of the Apocalypse also thought about it. Crops such as corn with high yields can be promoted. If you can't do it, you can also import it through overseas trade, and you must know that the grain in many places is not enough. This era is different from later generations, there are not so many people! The reason why there is not enough food to eat is because of land annexation, because without land, many people will not be able to live!

Since the Emperor of the Apocalypse ascended the throne, he has been planning for this matter except for things that are forced to happen. At this time, a very important step has finally been taken, and that is to open the sea!

The ministers present naturally couldn't understand what the Emperor of the Apocalypse was thinking, and many people had disapproval on their faces. Many people are lost in thought, and many people want to stand up and speak.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I came to you for the purpose of discussing, what do you have to say, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it!" The Emperor of the Apocalypse looked at everyone and said with a smile.

Many people glanced at each other, stood up alone, saluted respectfully, and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has something to say!" ”

glanced at the person who stood up, it was Yuan Keli, the governor of Zhejiang! Unlike others, Yuan Keli is very supportive of Haimao. During his tenure as a magistrate in Suzhou, Yuan Keli had decided many cases of collusion and knew how much profit there was. At the same time, Yuan Keli also went to Ryukyu and can be said to be very familiar with overseas trade.

Seeing that it was Yuan Keli, the Emperor of the Apocalypse nodded with a smile and said, "Aiqing has something to say, but it's okay to talk about it!" "When Yuan Keli was promoted to the governor of Zhejiang, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was already playing this card.

Governor of Zhejiang, Governor of Zhejiang, Fujian and Jiangnan, this location is definitely the first line of maritime trade! However, Yuan Keli is not the first choice for the Emperor of the Apocalypse to prepare for sea trade, the first choice is Xu Guangqi! Xu Guangqi's experience and qualifications, he is the most suitable person.

However, Xu Guangqi presided, and there must be a good person to cooperate, and this person who cooperated was Yuan Keli.

"Your Majesty, it is very necessary to restart the city and carry out maritime trade, Your Majesty! However, the overseas situation is now complicated, and there are many bandits, among whom there are also Japanese bandits. If you want to open the sea, you need to think long-term, and you must not rush to open the sea. What's more, opening the sea is a gradual process, and you can't shoot your brains! Although Yuan Keli agreed with the opening of the sea, he was still a little worried. It's not a trivial matter, it's naturally good to do it well, and if you don't do it well, it's troublesome!

Slightly stunned, he didn't expect Yuan Keli to say such a thing, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse nodded slowly. Speaking of which, I seem to be a little anxious! However, he didn't want to open the sea now, and said with a smile: "I brought you Aiqing here, naturally not to open the sea now. If you Aiqing have no objections, then I will continue! ”

There was no expression on the faces of the people present, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was too strong, and the character of brainstorming was only known to a few people. Many ministers just know that once the Emperor of the Apocalypse decides something, there is no possibility of changing it.

"When you go back, do a survey in the area. Whether it is porcelain or silk, as long as it can be used in the industry of maritime trade, write an excerpt. What is the annual output and what are the influencing factors, it must be detailed and not overlooked! The Emperor of the Apocalypse's gaze swept over everyone's faces, and said with a serious face.

"Your Majesty, rest assured!" Everyone hurriedly stood up, saluted respectfully, and said in unison.

Nodding slowly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse swept over everyone expressionlessly, and said at one time: "Whoever can't handle this matter can't handle it, I'm afraid this official won't be able to do it well!" I don't need you to exaggerate, I have to be accurate. If anyone dares to deceive the superiors and subordinates, he should be punished for the crime of bullying the king! ”

After laying things out and saying a few other things, the Emperor of the Apocalypse put them all back. The news of Haimao spreads, there will definitely be a reaction, and it can't be too quiet!

The matter in Nanjing seems to have come to an end, and I should go back to Beijing! Standing at the gate of the palace in Nanjing, the Emperor of the Apocalypse had a bit of solemnity on his face. Glancing back at Chen Hong, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a deep voice: "Chen Hong, if I return to Beijing now, can I still take a boat?" ”

"Back to the emperor, now that the canal has not been closed, the emperor can go back by boat. But in another half a month, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave! If the emperor is in a hurry to go back, he can still take a boat. If there is a place where the river is closed, the emperor can also switch to the land route! Chen Hong already knew in his heart, so naturally he would not be asked by the Emperor of the Apocalypse.

Nodding, the Emperor of the Apocalypse pondered for a moment, and said with a smile: "Let people prepare!" I'm going back to Beijing, and I'm still going back to the capital for the New Year! Sent an order to Sun Chuanting, let him stay in Nanjing to continue the reform of the military system, and promoted him to the governor of the five armies. Let Wei Guogong pack up and return to Beijing with me. In addition, a decree was sent to Beijing, so that one of my imperial villages would be cleaned up and rewarded to the Duke of Wei. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Chen Hong wrote down the things one by one, and since the emperor was going back to Beijing, he naturally had to hurry up and prepare. It's going to be winter soon, and I can still go back in time for the New Year.

Hearing the news that the Emperor of the Apocalypse was leaving, the entire city of Nanjing breathed a sigh of relief. Although King Fu Shizi and Fang Shihong are still on the run, the Emperor of the Apocalypse is useless here.

Three days later, everything was ready, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse got up and returned to the capital. On this day, the Nanjing wharf was full of soldiers, and it can be said that there is a post in ten steps and a post in five steps. The news that the Emperor of the Apocalypse was preparing to open the sea had already spread, but before he could wait for any new news, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was ready to return to Beijing.

For the Emperor of the Apocalypse, there are still many things to do after the New Year, and he can't delay too long in Nanjing. The construction of Guozijian and Guowujian should have been completed, and it will be time to enroll students next year. It's a big deal, and it can't be delayed in the slightest.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse of the Martial Arts Academy was also at ease, the sooner a major breakthrough was made in the research there, the faster his ideas could be implemented. Although he has not been away for a long time, the mood of the Emperor of the Apocalypse can be described as returning to his heart like an arrow. The matter of Nanjing has come to an end, ushering in a golden period of the Ming Dynasty, a period that the Emperor of the Apocalypse has been looking forward to for a long time.