Zhu Fan was silent, and the company stared at Lin Che tightly, hoping that he could come up with a solution.

Lin Che smiled slightly and continued: "The Jurchens' war ability is very strong, and they are mainly cavalry, they are flexible and mobile, they are good at long-distance attacks, and their strength is across Liaodong. ”

"If the Ming wants to solve this problem, it first needs to study and formulate countermeasures for the characteristics of the Jurchens."

Zhu Fan nodded in agreement.

Lin Che continued: "As the Jurchen population competes, their need for living resources is also huge, and we can weaken the power of the Jurchens by developing trade along the border. ”

Lin Che said this with a resolute attitude and full of confidence.

"Trade along the border? It's a great idea! Zhu Fan felt his eyes light up, "Sir, do you have any specific ideas in mind?" He asked expectantly.

Lin Che nodded in agreement, and said mysteriously: "Don't say it, I really have an idea that can ensure that Da Ming is more competitive in the fight against the Jurchens." ”

Zhu Fan suddenly perked up, sat up straight, and said impatiently: "Sir, you speak quickly." ”

Lin Che's eyes flickered, and he said with a serious expression: "We can camp fields on the border to ensure food supply and conduct military training, so that we can not only increase the strength of the Ming army, but also consolidate the border." ”

"But these things can't be explained clearly in one or two sentences, this is to have a plan and a goal."

Lin Che thought about the scene in the picture in his mind, and shook off other thoughts in his mind that should not be there.

There was a hint of inspiration in Zhu Fan's eyes, and he nodded approvingly.

Lin Che continued: "Moreover, we can strengthen exchanges with the ethnic minorities in the north, not only to shorten the distance between each other, but also to understand their customs and habits, so as to better cooperate with them. ”

"At the same time, I should strengthen the research and development of weapons and equipment and military technology for the army, and only a strong army can be invincible in the face of the Jurchens."

Just over here, Jiang University of Science and Technology at the same time.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was next door, looked at Zhu Biao who was recording and said: "Boss, you are responsible for the specific implementation of this matter, and you will lead the border tuntian, strengthening exchanges with ethnic minorities and improving military equipment." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang touched his beard while thinking about what Lin Che had just said.

Zhu Biao stood up and bowed, "Erchen remembers." ”

……

Today, Lin Che mentioned border trade to Zhu Zhang, and he knew that this topic was very important to the imperial court, because the Ming Dynasty was in an important historical period, and it was necessary to open up domestic and foreign trade and promote economic development.

Lin Che sat on a sandalwood chair, through the heavy doors and windows, the sunlight shone in the room, reflecting on his young and handsome face, Zhu Fan was respectful, and saluted Lin Che, "Xinsheng, I don't understand much about the border trade just now, can you elaborate more?" ”

Zhu Fan asked respectfully.

Lin Che organized the information he had collected about trade along the border, starting with the border areas: "These places are important border areas with other countries, so border trade refers to the trade activities between the border areas and other countries. ”

"In border trade, merchants use ships and various means of transportation on the road to bring goods to the border area and exchange them with merchants from other countries."

"These goods cover a wide variety of items such as silk, textiles, porcelain, tea, and medicines."

After hearing this, Zhu Fan couldn't help but wonder and asked: "In this case, why did my Ming Dynasty not carry out overseas trade at the beginning, but focus on border trade?" ”

Lin Che smiled: "Maritime trade is also an area that we attach importance to, but because the early Ming Dynasty was not very good at navigation and lacked modern ship technology, it was subject to some restrictions in this regard. ”

"Moreover, through border trade, we can maintain good relations, exchanges and cooperation with neighboring countries to jointly promote economic development."

Zhu Fan asked Lin Che about the border trade with which the Ming Dynasty traded.

Lin Che replied with a smile: "The Ming Dynasty conducted border trade with many countries, including, Mongolia, Wa, Annam, Goryeo and Chenla, etc., and our trade with these countries helped us accumulate rich wealth, and at the same time brought cultural exchanges and technological progress. ”

Lin Che then introduced Zhu to some key concepts and methods in border trade, such as commercial intermediation, currency exchange, and customs management, and explained in detail the significance and role of these concepts, so that Zhu Fan had a deeper understanding of border trade.

After listening to Lin Che's words, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao next door had very serious faces on their faces.

The two of them are now fully aware of the terrible consequences of the Jurchen if they rise.

Out of the secret room, Zhu Yuanzhang was silent on the way back to the palace.

He thought about it a lot.

The Northeast Guard Station must not use the Jurchens just because they suppressed the Mongols.

Back at the palace, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately summoned the governor Feng Sheng and arranged for him to go to the Northeast Guard to solve the Mongol and Jurchen problems on the northeast border.

A month later, Feng Sheng wore armor and led tens of thousands of Ming soldiers to Tuntian on the northern border, constantly strengthening the armament.

Under the guidance of Lin Che, the Ming not only expanded its sphere of influence, but also gained an in-depth understanding of the culture and customs of the northern ethnic minorities.

On this day, Feng Sheng was patrolling the barracks when he suddenly received a report that he thought was a border city.

It is said that a Jurchen cavalry is attacking the surrounding border villages.

Feng Sheng quickly rushed to the report point and saw several scorched earth villages, in a mess, and he clenched his fists angrily.

An old villager fell to the ground and said tremblingly: "My lord, these Jurchen cavalry are too cruel, they have robbed us of our food and property, and killed our innocent villagers. ”

The old man's voice trembled, full of grief and indignation.

When Feng Sheng heard this, anger burned in his chest, and his eyes flashed with a longing light.

He said in a deep voice: "Don't be afraid, our Ming will not sit idly by, these Jurchen cavalry must pay the price." ”

Feng Sheng led his soldiers against the Jurchen cavalry, and after a fierce battle, the Ming army thwarted the attack of the Jurchen cavalry and drove them out of the border.

When the news of the victory reached the imperial court, Zhu Yuanzhang was excited and praised Feng Sheng.

The Jurchens were defeated by the Ming Dynasty, and the Jurchens sent representatives to negotiate with the Ming Dynasty.

The Jurchens promised that they belonged to the Ming Dynasty and served the Ming Dynasty, hoping that the Ming would let them go.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the wide dragon chair, his face was serious and deep, and facing him was a Jurchen envoy.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, our Jurchen tribe knows that our strength is not enough to compete with the Ming Dynasty, we don't want to continue to study and sacrifice, we are willing to serve the Ming court, under your rule, gently let us go, let us serve the Ming Dynasty."

The Jurchen envoy's words were earnest, and his eyes revealed his expectations for Zhu Yuanzhang.

(End of chapter)