The rivalry between the army and the navy, in the eyes of the emperor, should be a good thing.

are all rushing to make contributions, and they are all rushing to expand the territory for the Ming Dynasty, as long as the strength allows, isn't it good?

Isn't it a normal path of development to cultivate a pioneering and enterprising spirit that begins with the army and inspires the will of the whole people through continuous victories?

Throughout the dynasties in history, from the courage to forge ahead, sweeping the Quartet to the weakening of the defense, almost all have to go through a stage, that is, the peace for a long time.

Peace in the world is a good thing, but it has become a hotbed for the heart of enterprising and all kinds of evils.

Therefore, the emperor was not ready to stop, and took advantage of the Ming Dynasty's military strength to reach a new height, conquer the Quartet, plunder wealth, and lay the way for the future development of the Ming Dynasty.

Originally, after the invasion of Burma, he would prepare to attack Luzon again for another year or two to launch a bloody revenge operation against the Spaniards.

However, the emperor vaguely remembered another massacre against the Chinese, and was also deeply afraid of the long nights, so he accelerated the pace of action.

In terms of military strength, there was no problem in defeating the Spaniards, and the natives of Luzon were not to be worried.

When the Spaniards invaded Luzon, they defeated the indigenous forces with an army of only two or three hundred men, and gradually turned central Luzon into a Spanish colony.

Up to now, according to the intelligence figures, the Spaniards, including civilians, have only two or three thousand in total, and more than ten warships.

For the indigenous Luzon people, hundreds of Spaniards could be described as well-armed and well-trained. But for the Ming army, which is on the rise, whether it is weapons and equipment, or troops, it is a crushing advantage.

If it were not for the attrition of the war, which needed to be carried out in a planned and step-by-step manner, the military operations of the army and navy would have intensified. This is still the emperor pressing, and did not approve the report of the army, which is full of confidence, to increase the intensity of action.

This year, the persimmons are picked up and pinched softly. Morale is one thing, but looting wealth for the next battle is also very important.

If enough is captured, next year the army will attack before the ensemble, and the navy will conquer Luzon, and there will be funds to continue to invest.

War is also business, and those who lose money and earn fame try not to do it; To win a battle, you must have gains, so that you can continue to do this business in a virtuous circle.

After all, it is impossible for the state to finance the years of foreign conquests, and although these conquests will bring benefits, there will be short-term and long-term differences.

The short-term is the immediate one. For example, the destruction of the city is not only easy, but also a lot of gains. Vamien can also be classified in this category, and the city of Ava must have been a staggering amount of gold and silver treasures for the royal family of Burma.

In the long run, if Liaodong advances northward, it will not be able to get immediate gains. Land is certainly wealth, but it is necessary to operate and cultivate at least two or three years before it can be profitable.

Just like investing in stocks in the market, you can play short-term or hold them for a long time, and reasonable allocation can maximize returns.

Therefore, the plan to attack Luzon is a plan, and it also depends on the harvest of the battle of Vanilla and Burma, as well as the issuance of war bonds.

With tens of thousands of troops and nearly 1,000 sea ships, the investment in attacking Luzon was very huge. As for the profits, the gold and silver looted from the Spaniards are estimated to be not worth the investment.

However, if you occupy Luzon and manage it well, it will be a fairly stable long-term income. Not to mention anything else, the copper mines in Luzon can solve the problem of copper shortage in the Ming Empire.

Luzon's teak is a strategic resource, and as one of the most durable hardwoods, teak is also known as the "king of all trees" in ship construction.

With plenty of teak, the ships of the Ming Navy can be upgraded again. Both the degree of robustness and durability will be greatly improved.

Although the attack on Luzon next year is still only a plan, the final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis. However, preparations in all respects have been carried out in full swing without the slightest delay.

"In the third year of Yongle, when Zheng He went to the West to tour the Luzon Islands, he appointed Xu Chailao, an overseas Chinese leader, as the governor of Luzon...... Xu Chai Lao was loyal to the imperial court, followed Shu Li, and practiced ......"

The emperor picked up the teacup and drank tea, Li Dan lowered his head slightly, but his thoughts were churning in his heart, both puzzled and excited.

This time I went to Beijing to meet with him, first, to celebrate the emperor's birthday on the Thousand Autumn Festival, second, to report on the preparations of the Maritime Association, and third, to purchase war bonds.

There is another reason, that is, Li Dan has been in Luzon for many years, and he is still a capitan (overseas Chinese leader).

The crusade against Luzon was a secret to outsiders, but Li Dan knew about it. To this end, he will arrange for sea ships to transport personnel, supplies and ammunition for the Ming army at the time of launch.

Li Dan's hatred for the Spaniards is lingering in his heart and will never be forgotten. After knowing that he was going to fight the Spaniards, he was excited and excited, saying that he was buying war bonds, but in fact he was donating, and the second bond had not yet been issued!

But after the emperor inquired about the situation in Luzon, he said such a thing, and Li Dan couldn't help but think nonsense.

And the emperor's idea is not complicated, occupying territory overseas, garrison defense, and government affairs management, it is still necessary to take into account the local customs and living habits.

If the imperial court directly sends officials over, one is the methods and means of governance, and it cannot be copied from the country; The second is the affinity with the local Chinese, which may not be harmonious.

It doesn't matter if it's not Li Dan, it's okay to select a prestigious overseas Chinese leader from Luzon.

Colony, the emperor did not want to use this word, but in the early stage of the occupation, it was still necessary to learn from the experience of Xiyi.

There is no need to invest too much money, there is no need to occupy the cost, and gradually turn the colony into the territory of the Ming Dynasty, this process may take years, tens, decades, but it is relatively safe.

Overseas expansion is necessary, but it is too broad and too rushed, and the burden will be quite heavy. Since Luzon is seen as a long-term investment, it makes sense to take a longer time to digest it.

As for the powers of the governor, they can be given to him, except for the army. Supplemented by the officials selected by the Ministry of Officials, as well as the promotion of local Chinese, as long as they are properly managed, they can bring continuous and stable income to the Ming Dynasty, they are qualified.

This is not a peculiar idea, that is, to operate Luzon as a branch, like the British and Dutch opened the East India Company.

If you explain it in depth, it is similar to contracting. Whoever manages better and brings more benefits to the Ming Empire will be the governor of the country.

Realizing that the emperor put down the teacup and looked at him with a smile, Li Dan hurriedly bowed down and played: "Long live, Weichen is stupid ......"

The Emperor nodded lightly and said, "Since you are familiar with the situation in Luzon, I feel that after defeating the Spaniards, I can appoint you as the governor of Luzon and govern it." I wonder if you want to, and I wonder if you have the ability? ”