'South America?! ’

For these princes of the Great Tomorrow, this is a new term that has never been heard of.

It can only be preliminarily judged from the word state to be a place name.

Lao Zhu, who tasted the taste of Eagle Sauce New York for the first time, Ah Biao, who was still suppressing the anger in his heart, and Lao Zhu Di and other heavenly sons, including these important ministers who were known for their erudition sitting on both sides, all frowned when they heard this, and their eyes were full of doubts.

"Immortal Master, every time I return from Zheng He's trip to the West, I will present me with nautical charts, but I have never seen them on nautical charts, or heard of this place in South America from Zheng He's mouth."

Old Zhu Di said in a condensed voice.

Among the great sons of heaven present, in the matter of navigation, Lao Zhu Di is undoubtedly the most vocal, after all, he has gone to the sea a few times in the Yongle Dynasty, and he has brought the real kingdoms to the court.

As for Xuande's trip to the sea, it was purely a make-up.

Further on...

The charts were all taken and smuggled.

"I haven't heard of it either."

Emperor Zhengde Zhu Houzhao frowned and sighed, he was the only one among the sons of heaven in the Ming Dynasty who almost opened the sun and never set on the Ming Dynasty, and during his reign, he also paid special attention to countries outside the Ming Dynasty, otherwise it would be impossible to master six foreign languages.

If Zhu Houzhao succeeded in opening the sea back then, it is estimated that there will be nothing to do in Spain in the future.

When it comes to the empire on which the sun never sets, most people immediately think of Great Britain, but in fact, the first person in the world to achieve the achievement of never setting the sun is not Great Britain, but Spain.

From the beginning of the Spanish Empire's overseas expansion to the colonization of half the world, it took only one or two decades.

At its peak, Spain had a total of 31.5 million square kilometers of colonies under its direct control.

The total area of the world's continents, excluding Africa and Oceania, is only 90 million square kilometers.

Spain, worthy of the name, is the first generation of the sea overlord on which the sun never sets, and the second generation is not Great Britain.

It's the Netherlands.

After the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the title of 'sea overlord' was inherited by the Netherlands, who at one time numbered 15,000 ships on the sea, more than all other countries in the world combined, and was known as the 'coachman of the sea'.

In the end, it was the turn of Great Britain, through four Anglo-Dutch wars spanning two centuries, finally consumed the Netherlands, carried the banner of the sea hegemon, and became the third generation of the sun never set.

Every time he looks at this period of world history, Ji Boying sighs in his heart.

In this turbulent Age of Discovery, the Ming Dynasty, which was originally one of the most powerful countries in the world, was completely alienated.

Originally, Emperor Zhu Houzhao of Zhengde was very likely to be the first to open the Age of Discovery, but as a result, it was easy to dissolve in water, and I don't know how many descendants sighed.

As for the other princes of heaven, they basically have no say in the matter of navigation.

"Hmm."

"This piece is the largest area that Zheng He reached in his seven voyages to the West that year."

Ji Boying casually stroked and encircled the sea area where Zheng He had been.

"In South America, the straight-line distance from Daming is about 20,000 miles, and the sea mileage is about 40,000 miles."

In a word.

Everyone looked stunned and stunned.

Forty thousand miles!

This distance is really too terrifying.

The boundless sea, the vastness, is already a terrifying existence, let alone a 40,000-mile ocean voyage.

Among them, if one of them is careless, encountering a storm and waves, he may sink into the vast sea and die in the belly of the fish.

"Brother, what does this South America have to do with our silver expansion plan?"

Lao Zhu frowned, and his eyes were fixed on the South American plate on the globe.

After listening to the lectures a lot, Lao Zhu has habitually learned to grasp the core of the problem.

Suddenly, everyone else pricked up their ears.

They knew that dry goods were coming.

"Lao Zhu, I'll ask you."

"What is the first step in Silver's expansion plan?"

Ji Boying looked at Lao Zhu and asked calmly.

"Silver, of course."

Lao Zhu obviously reviewed the content of the class after going back, and he didn't hesitate to answer this time.

"Good."

Ji Boying swept past the princes of heaven in the early Ming Dynasty.

"You live in an era when the national strength is strong, the government is relatively capable and clear, and the war power of the Japanese is weak, so you only need to let the army successfully cross the Korean Strait and land on the Japanese state."

"With the combat strength of the Ming army, it is not difficult to take the four islands silver mines of the Wa Kingdom after landing on the island."

"As it turns out, they did."

"And."

Ji Boying spoke.

His eyes fell on these sons of heaven in the middle of the Ming Dynasty.

"The students of the second phase, in addition to the orthodoxy and Chenghua I just mentioned, Tianshun, Hongzhi, and Zhengde, none of your dynasties have the ability to form an army capable of crossing the ocean to conquer the Wa Kingdom in a short period of time."

It's really not that Ji Boying looks down on a few of them, but that's the case.

No matter what kind of war, the source power burns money.

For example, the two Korean wars in the Wanli period were in nature aid against aggression, and the cost was much lower than taking the initiative to attack across the ocean.

But even so, a Korean War cost more than 8 million silver in the Wanli treasury.

This is thanks to the opening of the sea in Longqing, otherwise it would not be able to fight at all.

Not to mention that the expeditionary force took the initiative to attack the Japanese state across the ocean, and the military expenditure consumed in the early stage was only high.

Take the Hongzhi Dynasty as an example, the coffin left by Zhu Youzhu in the seventeenth year of Hongzhi was not enough, and he couldn't even cover the imperial mausoleum, let alone spend tens of millions of taels of military expenses to carry out the expeditionary force, which is simply nonsense.

Tianshun Dynasty, the time was too close to the defeat of Tumubao, the entire national army did not slow down, and the threat from the north was extremely great, so the possibility of the expedition was naturally very low.

As for the Zhengde Dynasty, it is not that Wuzong Zhu Houzhao is not good, but although he wants to go to the sea to make money, he has never had the opportunity to do it, so that the treasury is not up to the level, the defense of the border is okay, and the cross-sea expedition is impractical.

"Since you can't afford to form an expeditionary force in the three dynasties, then there is only one way for you to get enough money to start the Silver Plan in a short period of time."

The eagle pointed to South America on this globe.

"Recruit the Fearless and send ocean-going ships to open up new routes to South America."

"I would like to remind you that this is a task that is more than 90% of the time there is no return."

Even if you explore the American continent from the location of Spain, the survival rate is less than 10%, not to mention opening a route from Daming to South America, which is simply a purgatory-level difficulty.

Of course, this also has something to do with whether they are well prepared or not, most of the more diligent people on the Spanish side are early spontaneous exploration, and some people build a wooden boat to pull sails and sail away, which is not the same level as Zheng He's formed voyage fleet.

The voice fell.

Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu frowned and asked.

"Immortal Master, is there any silver in this South America? How much silver is worth crossing 40,000 miles? ”

Ji Boying smiled slightly, and then nodded at a place in South America.

"There is a mountain range in this area, and there is a silver mountain in it, which is called the Potosi Silver Mine."

"Of course, if this silver mine is owned by you, you can give it another name."

When Lao Zhu heard this, his brows couldn't help frowning again.

"Brother, it's just a silver mine, and it's only tens of millions of taels of silver in the sky, so why bother to go to the ocean so hard."

Ji Boying glanced at Lao Zhu, and then glanced at the others, which showed that everyone else had this opinion.

"Under this silver mountain, there are 100,000 taels of silver."

The voice fell.

"One hundred thousand taels?"

Hong Xi Zhu Gaochi's illness has not healed, his ears and eyes are deaf, and he thinks how can he be so little?

"Dad, 100,000, 10,000."

Hong Xi Xiaozhu reminded Hong Xi in his ear softly, and emphatically added the word '10,000'.

"One hundred thousand?"

"One hundred thousand!!"

first confused, and then subconsciously roared, startled everyone with a sigh.

And Hong Xi's fat body stiffened after roaring, he gasped violently, covered his heart and gasped, the whole person seemed to be about to turn his back, thanks to Hong Xi Zhu Zhanji's preparation, he stuffed a blood-red pill into Hong Xi's big fat mouth.

This is a fast-acting medicine prepared with Wan Mizhai's Dan prescription and Li Shizhen's prescription, and it is specially advised that once there is an emergency, take it immediately.

After a few big gasps, Hong Xi's big fat finally eased up.

Ji Boying was taken aback, if Hong Xi's big fat was closed because of the 100,000 taels that caused Hong Xi's space-time entrance to be closed, then he really wouldn't have a place to cry.

Taking a breath, Ji Boying swept away these princes of heaven.

What he just said is not an exaggeration at all.

Since the discovery and mining of the Potosi silver mine in Spain in 1545, more than 60% of the world's silver has come from the Potosi silver mine in the years of peak mining.

"Brother, then, can we also send a ship to open up this new route to South America?!"

Lao Zhu was also instantly excited.

That's 100,000 taels of silver! I don't dare to dream of so much silver on weekdays!

Although there is already a silver in the Japanese country, who would be afraid of having a lot of money?!

"Absolutely."

Ji Boying nodded.

"The more time goes on, the more favorable it becomes."

Spain was discovered by Columbus in 1492 (the fifth year of Hongzhi), in 1498 (the thirteenth year of Hongzhi), then Columbus discovered the South American continent, in 1512 (the seventh year of Zhengde), Spain established the first colony of the American continent in Panama, in 1513 (the eighth year of Zhengde), the Spaniards crossed the Isthmus of Panama, claimed that the Atlantic Ocean and all the lands of the Americas were owned by the Spanish crown, and a few years later destroyed the Inca Empire with the Andes, in 1545 (the twenty-fourth year of Jiajing), Spain discovered and mined the Potosi silver mine in the Andes.

According to this timetable, as long as it lands in South America before Zhengde, it can occupy the Andes and Potosí silver mines before Spain.

Of course, for the sake of convenience, in the process, the only indigenous Inca empire in South America needs to be destroyed.

And this difficulty, for Da Ming, who has firearms, is not big.

Even if you go to Zhengde, you can also harden a wave, after all, Spain did not have many garrisons in South America in the early days, and did not know the existence of the Potosi silver mine.

No matter how bad it is, it's okay to play a joint mining game with Spain.

As soon as Ji Boying said this, everyone was excited.

"It's very difficult to open up new ocean routes."

"If you can get silver from the Japanese country, you don't need to think about South America in a hurry, the silver of the Japanese country is enough for your early expansion plan, and you can wait until the great voyage is further before thinking about it."

The Sons of Heaven looked very excited, nodding on the surface, but in fact, Ji Boying knew that what he said was the same as if he didn't say it.

Since we know that there is such a place in the world where there is a treasure mine of 100,000 taels of silver, we must dig it back.

"Master, then, what about me?"

Jiajing Immortal was stunned.

He was happy for a long time, and finally suddenly discovered something.

From beginning to end, the master never named himself!

Am I not worthy of having these 100,000 taels of silver? It's all my money!

"Take pity on the fragrance and cherish the jade, cut the cake, and divide it for each person."

Ji Boying ignored Jiajing Immortal's question, raised his hand a little, and there were two more next to this globe cake, after all, one globe cake was obviously not enough for more than thirty people.

As for ignoring Jiajing, it's not that he has any opinions about Jiajing Immortals, he just doesn't want to hit Jiajing.

In the twenty-fourth year of Jiajing, Spain had colonized South America for more than 30 years, and had already mined the silver mines of Potosí for more than a year, which would inevitably strengthen the garrison.

Of course, the more important thing is that the Spanish Empire at this time in Jiajing was at the peak of its strength, and it was a serious maritime hegemon.

Ji Boying looked at these excited princes of heaven and returned to their seats one by one.

The mercy of the fragrance and the jade was to divide the three 'globes' into equal pieces and give them to the prince of heaven and the twelve important ministers present.

Jiajing Immortal was ignored and sat in his position with a disappointed face.

At this moment, his heart was extremely painful.

'Why do others have 100,000 taels, but this emperor doesn't even have a dime?!' ’

'Could this be the fate of immortal cultivators?' ’

'Feeling the fortune of the heavens? ’

'No...'

Jiajing Immortal suddenly thought of a point.

'Money is something outside the body, and it is most likely to affect the Dao heart, isn't this a test of our mind?!" ’

Thinking of this, Jiajing Immortal smiled.

Sure enough, only he has solved the mystery!

Of course, what Zhu Houxi, the immortal, was thinking, Ji Boying didn't care.

He just thought of one thing.

What should they do with those planes at the end of the Ming Dynasty, and where should they go to get silver?

Longqing: It's enough for me to have Mei Ji.

Wanli: It's my business.

Tai Cheong: I don't have time to spend money.

Apocalypse: Wood can cost a few pieces of silver.

Chongzhen: I'll save!

After tea.

Ji Boying didn't think of a solution for the time being, and for the late Ming Dynasty, losing the country's currency rights was more difficult to do.

Taking a breath, he glanced at the people who had just finished eating the cake.

The first time I ate the cake, it can be seen that it is still very in line with the taste of the princes of heaven, especially the three Zhu Gaochi, except for the Yongle Zhu Gaochi who was supervised to lose weight, the other two big fat tables each have five small plates.

Five servings per person.

"Take your hearts away from the silver."

"Next, let's move on to the topics we left over from the last lesson."

With the immortal master's words, he spoke.

Everyone was still chattering excitedly about 100,000 taels of silver in their seats, and they were instantly quiet.

The eyes are all the lines of words that fall on the rice paper on the panel.

"How to Maintain the Empire's Fundamentals"

A thousand miles of embankment, destroyed in an anthill;

The hundred-story tower collapsed in the soil.

For an empire, the foundation is the foundation, the lifeline.

When the foundation of an empire begins to crumble, that is, when the foundation is rotten and the lifeline is broken and dying.

With his hands on his back, Ji Boying swept past these princes of heaven.

All the princes of heaven were all stunned in their hearts, and subconsciously lowered their heads, they all had experience in class, and they knew that when the immortal master showed such a gaze, more than eighty percent were going to ask questions.

"You courtiers to answer, what is the core point of the empire's basic plate?"

Ji Boying's gaze swept over the Prince of Heaven on the seat, and landed on the group of important ministers sitting on either side.

The princes of heaven were all relieved, but the important ministers were stunned.

They obviously didn't expect that their group of secretaries who took notes for their bosses would still have the right to speak, and then they all thought about the answer quickly.

Fortunately, I'm the last one, so I can refer to other people's answers first. ’

Zhang Juzheng was silently glad in his heart, calm, and quietly observed the others.

"Zhang Juzheng, start with you first."

The voice of the immortal master echoed in the classroom.

Groov.

Zhang handsome guy who is about to learn from the answer: (д)!

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PS: Update on time~!

Brothers, come to a monthly ticket to refresh yourself!!

PS: Suggestions for some brothers, such as wanting to see the apparitions in front of people, have all been received!

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