There are various estimates of the population at the end of the Ming Dynasty, the maximum is 200 million, and the less is 60 million, according to Zhang Ke's estimates, there are a large number of hidden populations in the Ming Dynasty on the one hand, and at the same time, there are also a large number of false vacancies such as the nine sides.

Overall, it is no problem for a population of more than 100 million, and it should be between 120 million and 150 million.

Such a huge population has long exceeded the capacity of the Ming Dynasty, but it has encountered continuous disasters, and it is strange that the officials are corrupt and do not make trouble.

According to Zhang Ke's original plan, it should be basically unified first, and then gather China's strength to expand overseas. But now it seems that this is not the case at all, and if the problem of food is not solved, there will only be more and more displaced people. Of course, if you want to unify the world, it is not impossible, that is, you will keep killing until the population is reduced to a limit, and the world will naturally be peaceful.

But Zhang Ke won't take this road at all!

"Brother-in-law, how much do you think you have to emigrate overseas to solve the problem?"

Deng Wentong narrowed his eyes, calculated carefully, and then said: "Yongzhen, according to my calculations, it will cost 10 million at least." One farmer can produce food rations for three people. In other words, if we emigrate 10 million people, we can bring back 20 million people's food, which is equivalent to solving the problem of feeding 30 million people at once. With the influx of grain from overseas, food prices will naturally fall, and land rents will also be lowered, thus reducing the pressure on land annexation. Supplemented by strong measures, we can stabilize the overall situation. But even so, it can only solve the urgent need, if you want to have long-term peace and stability, you need to immigrate more vigorously, but I don't know if there is so much land overseas? ”

"Yes, if not, you have to grab it!"

Zhang Ke slapped the table, his eyes were red, it was obvious that the tide of homeless people was blowing, and the soup was raised to stop boiling, it was better to draw salary from the bottom of the kettle, and the only way to vigorously immigrate overseas. Immigrating to one person is equivalent to solving the problem of eating for three people, and only in this way can we save the land of China!

"Bring the whole map of Kunyu Wanguo."

After a while, Zhang Yuzhen and two attendants ran over with a large roll of maps and hung them on the wall. As the map slowly unfolded, Deng Wentong's eyes were also a little straight.

He had seen many Western missionaries in the southeast, and he had seen some maps, but none of them were as detailed as the maps in front of him.

I have always thought that the Ming people regard themselves as the Heavenly Empire. It is believed that the territory is vast and incomparable, and even if there are around, they are all small countries, which are not worth mentioning. The richest place in the world is the land of China, and the others are the land of barbarians and the land of smoke and miasma.

But the map in front of me completely subverts this understanding, and on the huge map, Daming is only a small corner. Although compared with many countries, the Ming Dynasty is a big country, but those huge territories are mouth-watering. The eyes are red and the heart is hot.

Zhang Ke had seen the world map countless times in his previous life, but at this time, his heart was still surging and his blood was surging. Even Zhang Yuzhen's black eyes widened, looking at every place carefully. From time to time, he opened his mouth and showed a surprised expression.

After a quarter of an hour of silence, Zhang Ke set his sights on this part of East Asia. After all, you have to eat one bite at a time, and Australia and the Americas are still too far away.

"Brother-in-law, in this area south of the Ming Dynasty, there are countless islands, the climate is hot and rainy, the soil is fertile, you can grow grain all year round, and you can even grow three crops and four crops, which is richer than Jiangnan."

Deng Wentong's interest came suddenly, but Zhang Ke's next words knocked him to the bottom.

"It's just a pity that these places have been carved up by Franco, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and other Western countries, and there is no time to meddle for the time being."

Deng Wentong looked bitter and said, "Can you not gasp for breath when you speak, it hurts your kidneys!" ”

Zhang Ke also laughed: "It won't work for the time being, it doesn't mean that it won't be done in the future, the persimmon picks up the soft pinch, and there are three places that can be done at the moment." ”

"I want to hear the high opinions."

"Here, here, and here."

Zhang Ke pointed three places in a row from top to bottom, which are Jeju Island in North Korea, Ryukyu, and Taiwan.

"Yongzhen, Taiwan is okay to say, these are the other two places, Korea and Ryukyu are both non-conquest countries, I'm afraid it ........."

"Ancestral system, yes? Am I breaking less? Jeju Island I will order Korea to give up, and although Ryukyu is not a country to be conquered, the Japanese shogunate has sent troops to invade, and now Ryukyu is paying tribute to the Ming Dynasty and the Wa Kingdom at the same time, which is simply unreasonable! Tell Li Dan and Ming Ruxin, mobilize sailors, use Jeju Island as a base, attack the Wa State, let the Wa State pay tribute, pay compensation, open the market, and abandon Ryukyu. ”

Choosing Japan first, Zhang Ke was not excited for a while, but also thoughtful. First of all, after the Tokugawa shogunate, Japan's policy of seclusion and seclusion, coupled with the backwardness of the shipbuilding industry, the Japanese navy was almost negligible.

What about the combat effectiveness of the Japanese Army, and what about the samurai who are boasted of the sky?

In fact, there is the best proof of the Renchen War, several famous battles, the Ming Dynasty won more with less, and the casualty ratio of the two sides was even hundreds to one, even according to the historical data of the Japanese side, it was an out-and-out fiasco.

Not counting the prejudices against Japan in the past, even now, Japan is a soft persimmon. The only guard of honor is that it hangs alone on the sea, with natural protection.

And to expand overseas, conquering the sea is the first step that must be done, and if you don't start with such a soft persimmon as Japan, I'm sorry to God!

"Since you want to fight the Japanese country, Yongzhen, do you want to go back to the town?"

"Not necessarily." Zhang Ke said with a smile: "Let my father preside over this matter, his old man has fought with the Japanese Invaders, and he is more ruthless than me, and he can squeeze out the bone marrow oil of the Japanese Kingdom!"

Is that what you say about being a father? That's also my father-in-law, Deng Wentong rolled his eyes for a while.

"Brother-in-law, I calculated that these three places can almost relocate about two million people, so let Zhang Zongheng arrange it. Preferential treatment will be given to those who are willing to go overseas to pioneer the displaced people who are willing to come in again. ”

"Yes!"

……

Golden State Bay, shipyard, the largest shipbuilding base in the north.

Since the recovery of Jinzhou, Li Dan led the pirates to Shun, and this has become the largest anchorage of the Yizhou Navy.

And today, here will witness a critical moment, the first battleship built by the Yiju soldiers was officially launched.

The sky was clear, the sun was red, and in the midst of the cheers of the crowd, the sea water poured into the dock, and a behemoth gradually floated.

It's huge, it's like a castle on the sea, and its huge body is more conspicuous than some islands.

Li Dan and Ming Ruxin stood side by side, looking at the huge ship, with an obsessive look on their faces. Although some ships have been built before, they are generally less than 1,000 tons, and this one is 2,700 tons, divided into upper, middle and lower decks, equipped with 100 guns, according to Western standards, enough for a first-class battleship.

After almost two years, the craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty relied on their ingenuity and finally created the overlord of the sea.

"Two adults, the old prince is here, let you go back immediately."

Li Dan was taken aback and hurriedly asked, "What is the matter?" ”

"The prince has given an order, to fight the Wa Kingdom!"

When Li Dan heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he laughed and said, "It should have been like this a long time ago!" (To be continued......)