Hearing Jiang Ning's unsparing praise, Diana said happily:

"My dear, I have one more suggestion here.

The warships of the Ming Dynasty are big, but there are not many artillery pieces that can be installed.

And in the Franco, a ship as big as yours can easily install fifty or sixty guns.

So, I want to rebuild the battleship a little bit more......"

Jiang Ning's eyes became brighter and brighter when he heard this, and he praised: "This couldn't be better." You are truly a gift from heaven to the Ming Dynasty. ”

Diana snorted unhappily, "Honey, it's a gift for you." ”

Since returning to the city, she has started to call Jiang Ning dear in private.

After all, this is a Western habit.

The intention is self-evident.

"Good, good, my gift."

Jiang Ning smiled helplessly.

After the two had finished discussing the matter of the battleship's artillery, Diana suddenly said:

"My dear, yesterday I read the strategy you wrote about opening the sea, and I think some things are not so good.

So I'd like to give you some advice based on Fran's previous teachings. ”

"Of course."

Franc opened up new routes early and began to accumulate primitive capital.

They naturally have a lot of experience in this area, and if Daming can learn from it, they will take many detours.

It's too late to rejoice.

Seeing Jiang Ning's affirmation, Diana took a wording and said slowly:

"My dear, the Franc went on voyages mainly in search of gold and silver around the world and made a fortune.

And your plan is to let the people of Daming exchange goods through the most direct exchange, so that the outside things flow into Daming, and then process and produce and then re-sell.

This method is very good, and it can save a lot of resources and national strength of the Ming Dynasty.

However, if commodity raw materials are traded in this way in the early stage, the inflow of gold and silver will be reduced. The common people could not see real money, and their interest in open sea trade would naturally be greatly reduced.

At the same time, as the opening of the sea takes longer, the economy of Daming develops exponentially, and if there is no sufficient gold and silver reserves, the situation will get worse and worse. ”

Jiang Ning suddenly woke up.

If there is not enough gold and silver, even if countless commodities are produced, they cannot be truly circulated and traded.

At that time, the poor will get poorer and poorer, and the rich will not be able to sell their empty materials, and the entire Ming economy will stagnate or even regress after a long time.

"Yes, you're right, I was in a hurry, thinking about improving the national strength of the Ming Dynasty as soon as possible, but I subconsciously ignored the fundamentals of the economy."

"So, my dear, have you decided to take my advice?"

Diana looked at Jiang Ning in surprise, blinking her beautiful eyes.

"Why not, you're right."

"Hee-hee, that's great!"

Diana threw herself into Jiang Ning's arms, sat on his lap, raised her neck and kissed him on the face.

"My dear, when the gold and silver reserves of Daming are sufficient, it is not too late to implement your plan.

At that time, the Ming Dynasty would control the world's materials, silk, porcelain, tea and even spices.

All countries in the West must live by relying on the Ming Dynasty. ”

Jiang Ning smiled and hugged Diana's soft and light waist, and his smile was full of relief.

It seems that this Nizi has gradually abandoned her homeland and regarded herself wholeheartedly as a Ming person.

Then how could he not be happy about his heart.

At this time, He Yuyao suddenly walked in in a daze.

And when I saw the appearance of the two of them, their expressions did not change at all.

She and Jiang Ning now have an actual relationship, and she confessed generously that she was jealous of a little thing.

Jiang Ning was a little embarrassed, let go of his arm, and wanted Diana to get up.

I didn't want Diana to hook his neck tightly, and rubbed it into his arms, without the slightest intention of getting up.

She even turned her head over and looked at He Yuyao defiantly.

After all, judging from her Western worldview, she is Jiang Ning's real fiancée, but she was taken first by He Yuyao, her lover, and she is always angry in her heart.

"Master, the concubine has something to report to you."

He Yuyao didn't look at Diana, grabbed her arm casually, and lifted her up.

"Say it."

Jiang Ning suddenly felt a sense of relief on his body, and lowered his head and took a sip of tonic tea.

"Master, do you still remember Sun Mingyi who is entrenched in Mishan Island?"

"I have some impressions, this person seems to be a pirate under Lin Sangun before, and then the two of them have a disagreement, as if they fell to Wang Liang."

He Yuyao bowed his head lightly and said:

"Yes, that's him. Sun Mingyi has been in trouble under Lin Sangunmen for a long time, and in the end he is not a person from the chivalrous Wang Liang, and it didn't take long for him to stand it.

So he rebelled. However, instead of taking refuge in Wang Qiu or Gou Yong, he joined the Francois pirates. ”

As she spoke, she glanced at Diana and continued, "And that pirate captain is none other than Antonio. ”

Diana's delicate body trembled suddenly, and a look of fear appeared on her face.

She remembered once again those days when her heart was pounding and her days were precarious.

Jiang Ning gently stroked her pink back with some pity, which made her settle down a little.

"Yao'er, go on."

He Yuyao answered softly and continued to speak:

"Because of the news of Westerners cannibalism earlier, it is difficult for these Western pirates to trade with smuggling merchant ships, so they want to find a Ming pirate who has been messing around at sea for a long time and is familiar with various places to come forward for them.

It's just that Wang Liang and Wang Qiu have already accepted the imperial court's recruitment, and Lin Sangun and Gou Yong don't take these Westerners seriously.

After going around and around, the Western pirates and Sun Mingyi met each other, and the two sides hit it off.

According to the intelligence, Antonio will send someone to meet Sun Mingyi in the near future and completely take his people and ships under his command. ”

Jiang Ning squinted his eyes and thought about it, his fingers constantly tapping on the armrest.

"It seems that it is not possible to make some noise."

He finally made up his mind and spoke:

"Now it will take a lot of time for the sailor to completely change his clothes, so take this opportunity to destroy Sun Mingyi.

Not only can it deter the major pirates and show off the strength of the Ming Dynasty, but it can also take advantage of this to fish in troubled waters, so that the Francosis can't figure out the specific strength of my Ming Dynasty, so as not to have any thoughts in advance. ”

He Yuyao heard the flow of his eyes, and there was a little starlight in his beautiful eyes, and he said thoughtfully:

"Who is the master going to send?"

"Ordered the Zhejiang Navy Division to be on standby, complete the refitting of several capital ships as soon as possible, and be ready to send troops to Mishan Island at any time.

However, the Franco-Rang pirates may be able to respond at any time, so let the Fujian sailors join in the fun and be safer. ”

He Yuyao hesitated: "Master, with the combat power of the Fujian Navy, will it be a hindrance?" ”

Jiang Ning took her into his arms, stroked her pink and white cheeks, and said with a smile:

"My Yao'er, don't underestimate my brother-in-law.

He has some talent in commanding the water division, and now he has already put the Fujian water division in order, and this time he has the right to train the army. ”

A few days later.

On Mishan Island, Sun Mingyi stood on the shore and scolded at the group of thieves under his command:

"Damn, you turtle grandchildren can't move faster.

It's been a few days, and the belongings haven't been packed up for Lao Tzu, and those fans are coming here today. ”

"My lord, it's not that you were too majestic in the past, and you have accumulated so much gold and silver, and the ship is almost unloadable."

A pirate carrying a bag full of gold, silver and jewels laughed.

"Hahaha, that's true."

Sun Mingyi took out two gold ingots from his baggage, stuffed them into his arms and said, "I've rewarded you." ”

"Thank you for the reward."

The pirate smiled, and stepped up to load the ship.

Just when there was a rush on the beach, fleets from three different directions rushed towards Mishan Island.

Half an hour later.

Sun Mingyi finally glanced at the old nest that had been entrenched for many years, and strode towards the ship.

From today onwards, he will usher in a new glory in the maritime industry under the hands of Westerners.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped on the ladder, a cannon rang out not far away.

Immediately afterward, one of the boats under his command was hit with holes.

"Damn it, where's the bombardment?"

Sun Mingyi instantly retracted his foot, and just after scolding, there was another burst of cannonballs.

And this time there is more than one.

I saw more than a dozen fireballs flying in the sky, and the next moment his ship sank.

"Lao Tzu's money, Lao Tzu's woman!"

Sun Mingyi's heart ached.

There were not only boxes of gold and silver on that ship, but also dozens of Japanese women, Koreans, and Ryukyu women that he had taken captive.