Historically, Xiyi's colonies also grew from scratch, from small to large.

In the beginning, most of the people who arrived in the colony were merchant ships or adventurers, and seeing that the natives were ignorant and easy to deceive, they built forts here.

Then, if it expands to a certain size, the government may give it a title and take it under its jurisdiction.

In Luzon, for example, when the Spaniards first arrived, they were only two or three hundred people, but they were able to defeat the local chieftains and become the local lords.

Therefore, in order to occupy an overseas area, it is not necessarily necessary to have a strong strength. At the very least, flintlock pistols are already the world's leading weaponry, and a few hundred people are enough to crush the natives.

Strength is only a condition for forging ahead overseas, and more importantly, it is necessary to have a sense of adventure and pioneering.

Linyuan envy fish, it is better to retreat and seek a net. Just watched Li Dan jump from a businessman to a governor like a feudal official. I don't want to think about the efforts of others over the years, and the long-term planning that has been planned for a long time still achieves nothing.

Of course, what is more important is the attitude shown by the imperial court. used the power of the navy to defeat the Spaniards and create conditions for Li Dan to sit in Luzon.

Moreover, the conquest of Luzon was under the banner of avenging the Chinese. In other words, the imperial court encouraged and supported its people who were forging ahead overseas, and did not hesitate to use a large army to protect their interests.

The multi-pronged approach was to calm the hearts of the people who went overseas to forge ahead. Although they are far away, they have the support of their home country behind them, and they will still be a strong mother country.

Occupation and contention are inevitable experiences in overseas lands. The maritime merchants or adventurers of Xiyi have the investment of the government behind them, or the direct actions of the government.

Do you think you can occupy the land by recruiting a few hundred votes? Without the support of a strong mother country, it is only a temporary flash.

A wise pioneer will not set himself up as a king just because he has occupied a piece of land, but will do everything possible to seek the approval and support of the imperial court.

If it is recognized by the Ming Empire, even if it does not send troops to assist in the defense, the pretenders will be scrupulous and dare not let go of the invasion.

Therefore, the emperor did not have such worries. In other words, even if there is a self-established king, he doesn't care too much. Anyway, it is not the land of the Ming Empire, and there is no loss to the Ming Empire.

After the news of the conquest of Luzon gradually spread, the policies and purposes of the imperial court gradually surfaced. For those who are capable, they naturally move their minds. Among them, the rich are the majority.

That's right, as long as you have money, you can recruit people, you can hire retired officers and soldiers, and you can buy weapons and equipment.

However, the difficulty of going it alone is self-evident. Information was the most important, followed by seafarers and experienced seafarers, and finally the approval of the imperial court.

Overseas, where the natives are easy to fight, the land is fertile, or there is a lucrative production. Isn't that a waste of money?

At this time, the emperor's foresight can be seen. It is true that Li Dan is the president of the Maritime Association, but at the same time there is a Borneo company. After becoming the governor, it has been handed over to Yan Siqi to manage.

And this company, which has been renamed "Huaxia Longteng", has moved its headquarters to Shanghai, and it is said that there are still shares of the emperor.

At the same time as the news of the victory in the conquest of Luzon, the announcement of this company was jointly signed by Li Dan and Yan Siqi.

If you want to expand overseas, or if you want to leave a legacy for future generations, join our company and you can realize your dreams. There is nothing that the company can't do, only the unexpected, let's suffocate our dreams together!

Well, that's probably what it means. With Li Dan as an example, the credibility of the announcement should not be doubted.

Moreover, some of the contents of the announcement, if the imperial court did not allow it, Li Dan and Yan Siqi would not dare to write it like this at all, and swear so much.

For example, if the company wants to build up an armed force and recruit retired officers and soldiers, this article alone is enough to charge the crime of conspiracy.

Clear-eyed people can see that this is what the emperor meant, but he just pushed Li Dan and Yan Siqi to the forefront, and he commanded behind the scenes.

If you guess it, you can guess that the reason why the emperor did not come to the front of the stage was because he felt that the name "Huaxia Longteng" company was easier to use, and it was more convenient than the imperial court to come forward directly.

Just like the British East India Company, the Dutch also had an East India Company, which had a government background, but it was not directly managed by the government.

"Luzon-" The emperor stared at the sand table in the Qianqing Palace, and finally completely relieved his heart.

Sea navigation is unpredictable, and this is what he is worried about, but it is not the strength and combat power of the navy.

Moreover, when it comes to overseas expansion, Luzon is the first time in the true sense. As for Mekong, it is relatively close and there is no fighting, it is occupied by the garrison of immigrants.

Luzon is different, not only to engage in naval and land battles with the Spaniards, but also to play the might of the Ming Empire, and to play the warning and domineering spirit of "although it is far away".

"Long live the strategy, Xiyi is vulnerable." Zhu Yujian returned to Beijing to report on his work, just in time for this matter, but he didn't know what the emperor's intention was to call him to watch the sand table together.

The emperor smiled and corrected: "It's Spain, a small country in Europe. ”

As he spoke, he pointed at the sand table with his whip and explained: "This is the stronghold of the Dutch, and this is the stronghold of the Portuguese. They are all small European countries, thousands of miles away, but they can sail from afar and occupy a dominant area. ”

Zhu Yujian nodded, although he also reads geography, but such an intuitive sand table is even more impressive and eye-opening.

"This is Luzon, and my Ming Empire has just been taken over from the Spaniards." The emperor continued: "This is Mekong Province, very close to my Daming; This is Borneo, and Li Dan has been operating for many years and has some scale. ”

Zhu Yujian thought for a while and said, "Long live why did Li Dan be appointed as the governor of Luzon, instead of selecting officials from the court or the ministry?" ”

The emperor pursed the corners of his mouth and said, "It is an overseas territory, and the situation is special. I want Li Dan to have more room to play, and not be tied up by the rules of the Ming Dynasty. The non-election of officials is also based on such considerations. ”

Zhu Yujian was still a little puzzled, and continued to ask: "Then in the future, will it always be an overseas territory and not be included in the territory of the Ming Dynasty?" ”

"It depends on the situation in the future." The emperor smiled and said, "I also have a secret agreement with Li Dan, which is to guarantee that he and his successor will have the official position of governor of Luzon for fifty years. ”

Zhu Yujian was taken aback, looked at the emperor and said in surprise: "Fifty years, almost hereditary?" ”

The emperor groaned and said, "If not, how can he be willing to do his best? If his successor is capable and courageous, what does it matter if it is hereditary? Besides, I have constraints. If Li Dan can't do it, even he, the governor, won't be able to sit steadily! ”

"I see, long live the wise." Zhu Yujian breathed a sigh of relief.

The emperor looked at Zhu Yujian and said with a smile: "I want you to preside over the 'Huaxia Longteng' company, promote private funds and manpower, and forge ahead overseas." ”