Palace.

King Manraka held a banquet to celebrate the victory of the Great Ming Sailors.

Princes, princesses, and a group of royal families also appeared at the banquet, and in the center of the banquet, the palace maids danced a special dance, although the styles were very different, but they also had a unique style.

This time, the happiest person is the king of Manraka, who finally doesn't have to look at people's faces anymore to live, as for Daming...... Da Ming is so strong, and he still keeps them safe, it is right to look at their faces.

Besides, the state of etiquette of the Ming Dynasty will not rob them.

To the Ming Dynasty for so long, people have never interfered in their internal affairs, except for the change of royal power needs to be reported to the Ming Dynasty, accept the Ming Dynasty's canonization to count, otherwise, the Ming never asked.

Da Ming wants face, while Franc wants real benefits, sometimes ...... And it will kill people!

"The great tomorrow soldiers are there, devastating, and invincible!" The king raised his glass, "The generals have worked hard, and this king respects you!" ”

He can speak Chinese, which is not standard, but he will not find a translator.

Li Hong raised his glass with a smile, "The king of Manraka is polite, the emperor is benevolent, and a large part of the reason why the sailors went to sea this time is to ensure the safety of the vassal state." ”

Hearing this, the king was even more moved, "His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is virtuous, and the little king is grateful." ”

…

After a long scene, the banquet officially began, during which Li Hong explained his godfather's explanation to King Manraka one by one, and the latter was naturally indispensable.

The Ming Dynasty is powerful, and the king deeply understands that there is no stronger country in the world than the Ming Dynasty.

With such a big brother, naturally they can't suffer losses, and even every time they pay tribute, they take advantage.

Bending down and kowtowing to the knees has great benefits, how can there be any reason for disobedience?

~

Li Qing didn't eat the banquet, he didn't like to eat, and he was just a translator, so there was no reason to go to the celebration banquet.

Early summer is coming, the weather is getting hotter and hotter, Li Qing doesn't want to go anywhere, just to enjoy the cool under the pavilion in the palace annex.

"Wanqing, you've been shopping about the same these days, haven't you?"

"Well, the major shops have basically walked around, and the best-selling thing is the 'Yongqing' folding fan, the cost of this thing is not high, dozens of dollars of things, through layers of increases, the unit price is around three taels of silver." Zhu Wanqing took a sip of tea and said, "I roughly calculated, just the folding fan, which can sell thousands of them every day in Manraka, plus straw hats, and finished summer clothes...... The daily sales are no less than 3,000 taels. ”

Li Qing nodded slowly and said: "Manraka has a very important role for the Ming Dynasty, especially in maritime trade, it is a trade hub connecting the East and the West, and its strategic significance is even more than that of Jiaojiao. ”

After a pause, "Making money is only secondary, you are idle, and you have nothing to do, find a way to subtly assimilate it through commodities, these are not enough at the moment." ”

Zhu Wanqing was speechless: "Uncle Li, aren't you idle?" ”

"Huh?"

“…… Well, the problem is that I'm away from home and can't get in touch with home. Zhu Wanqing was helpless, "Even if you think of it, you can't execute it!" ”

Li Qing nodded: "Don't worry, it's still a long time, you think slowly, you only take care of private trade, and I will arrange Hong'er on the official side of the imperial court." ”

Li Xue'er was puzzled: "Manraka is a small country after all, we make more money and spend less here, and if this goes on like this, I am afraid that Manraka will run out of money in the future." ”

"You're on the point." Li Qing chuckled and nodded, "Indeed, it has always been like this, after all, Manraka will one day become more and more strapped for making ends meet, but this day is still far away, as for the lack of silver...... That's good, when their finances are tight, it is the harvest season of the Ming Dynasty. ”

"What do you mean?"

"Inquire less about political matters!" Li Qing stared at her and said, "You avoid it." ”

"I ......" Li Xue'er was angry, "My mother can listen, why can't I listen?" What else can I do with a woman? ”

"Go and rest." Zhu Wanqing also said.

"......" Li Xueer was indignant, but she was helpless.

When Xiao Nizi walked away, Zhu Wanqing asked:

"Uncle Li, what do you mean...... Control them with the economy? ”

"Yes, the Han people's rural complex is too heavy, the immigration policy can't be carried out, and the establishment of the Propaganda Department is not very useful, and the old port is an example." Li Qing regretted, sighed, and said, "Economic control is the lowest cost and the most effective method." ”

Zhu Wanqing groaned: "Uncle Li, where do you want to put Manraka?" ”

"Ports, granaries!" Li Qingdao said, "You have also seen the climate here, much better than Daming, you don't look at Manraka is not as good as Jiaozhi, in fact, this is just because the development is not in place, the climate here is pleasant, the land is fertile, and the geographical location is special, it is a country with great potential." ”

Li Qing frowned and said: "The climate of the Ming Dynasty is going downhill, but the population is still going up, although there are Xuande potatoes and Yongle beans, but under such a large population, famine is likely to occur;

Moreover, at present, industry and commerce are developed, and the impact on agriculture is not small, silk needs to be planted with mulberry, and rouge needs to be planted with flowers...... It is inevitable that the number of acres cultivated will decrease, and the grain production will naturally fall, but the situation of not being able to buy food with money must be avoided!

Otherwise, it would be a joke to take the road of industry and commerce! ”

Zhu Wanqing nodded slowly: "Uncle Li has done so much, and his essence is to let the people live, right?" ”

"Yes! Able to eat a full meal, hundred

The surname will be content, and the country will be stable, otherwise, ......" Li Qing took a sip of tea and said, "The climate node where the Ming Dynasty is located is not good, it can be said that it is very bad, and the population of the Ming Dynasty is too much, which can be called the most in history, as strong as the Han and Tang Dynasties, and the population is only 60 or 70 million, and the Ming Dynasty ...... Alas, it's not funny! ”

He smiled bitterly and said: "Don't look at the prosperity now, in fact, I am quite panicked." ”

Zhu Wanqing comforted: "The population growth will not be endless, the reason why it is still rising at the moment is because the development is too fast, too good, and when the development speed of the Ming Dynasty slows down, the population growth will also slow down." ”

"I hope so." Li Qing nodded lightly.

Under the general trend of the Ming Dynasty and hundreds of millions of people, no one can grasp the trend, and Li Qing is no exception, he can only try to bring it in a good direction.

Zhu Wanqing said: "The Franc machine has also been beaten, and Manraka has also bought the goods of the imperial court, so we are about to leave, right?" ”

"Well, after the celebration feast, we can set off again." Li Qing stretched his waist, if nothing else, "The later itinerary will be much faster, Longyamen, Old Port, Java, Sumatra, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Guli Kingdom, Sultanate...... If it goes well, you can return to Daming within three years. ”

To be honest, he personally didn't want to float on the sea, just for the layout, so he came to go on a personal trip so that he knew it in his heart.

A few days later, the sailors were well supplied and set sail again......

…

~

Daming.

Under the care of Zhu Houzhao, Wang Shouren entered the Ministry of Industry as the director of the Ministry of Industry.

Skipping the Hanlin Academy directly to compile books saved a lot of time, but the burden of Wang Bing's reading is still there, Wang Shouren in addition to his own work, he also has to accompany the prince to read, and the rhythm of life is called a fulfillment.

Zhu Houzhao grew up day by day, and his mind became more and more mature, and gradually, Wang Shouren became more and more difficult to guide.

The prince is smart and resolute, not much better than adults, because of his age, his teachers have also increased, Liu Jian, Xie Qian, Li Dongyang, officials, households, rites, soldiers, criminals, workers, many bigwigs, as well as Hanlin Bachelor, Zhan Shifu Zhan Shi, are the prince's teachers.

Everyone has their own differences, there are many people, Zhu Houzhao is becoming more and more shrewd, and Wang Shouren is becoming more and more difficult to serve.

Compared with the emperor, the crown prince is too jumpy, he is not the honest lord at all, Wang Shouren has a big stomach, but there is not much to use.

Such a prince is either a super god or a super ghost!

Wang Shouren felt something, and couldn't help but worry, and secretly thought: If this father and son can neutralize it, it would be great!

One is too conservative, the other is too aggressive, both have strengths and flaws.

Alas, sir, when will you come back, I can't control this little prince...... Wang Shouren has a big head.

~

The court is still the same court, on the surface for the country and the people, secretly fighting for power, the emperor balances the forces of all parties, maintains stable development as much as possible, and does not move if he can.

However, the cabinet has gradually gained momentum.

Receiving practical things and tying up with the prince made their voice very powerful, and there were many vassals among the six ministries, Zhu Youzhu could naturally see it, but he did not suppress the cabinet anymore.

First, the cabinet is on his side, second, the three members of the cabinet are really reliable, and third, they are ...... The cabinet has lost everything it can lose, and if it loses its binding with the crown prince again, there will be no balance in the court.

There is a shift now, but it can't be changed anymore.

Alas, so be it, that's all I have for a toothache...... Zhu Youzhu thought helplessly.

…

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"I am born to be useful, and I will come back when my daughter is gone."

early morning

Tang Bohu walked out of Fireworks Willow Alley, his steps were frivolous and staggering.

"It's too white, what you say is not right." Tang Bohu had his hair scattered, the corners of his mouth were red and swollen, he slowly slipped down with his back against the wall, sat down on the ground, and muttered, "I am born with talent that may not be useful, and I will not come back when my daughter is gone." ”

Spend all day drinking, indulge in sensuality...... It's only been two years, and the money that can guarantee a good life for twenty years has been consumed by him.

It's the height of summer, but he's still wearing last winter's clothes, and his money has been changed to wine, and he's been kicked out today.

"Uninteresting, uninteresting......"

Tang Bohu muttered and fell asleep......

I don't know how long he woke up from the scorching sun, 'Hiccup~' a wave of alcohol surged up, he leaned against the wall, wow, wow, and flies circled around him......

On the street, everyone avoided it, Tang Bohu was sleepy-eyed, and he didn't care about everyone's disgusted gaze.

With an empty stomach, he came to a baked cake stall and said, "Let's have a baked cake." ”

"Not for sale! Hurry up, hurry up!! The vendor did not raise his head, "Don't delay my business." ”

"Why don't you sell it!?" Tang Bohu was annoyed, "What happened when I sent you money?" ”

The vendor's face was full of disgust, and he raised his hand to throw him a freshly baked biscuit, "I'm unlucky to meet a beggar early in the morning." ”

Tang Bohu dug it out again and again in his arms, and finally found several copper plates, but he didn't bother to count them, and threw them all on the board.

The vendor was stunned, looked up, Tang Bohu turned around and left, he said:

"Old woman, did you see that person clearly?"

"It seems to be...... We are a great talent in Wuzhong. ”

"Tang Dacai? Where did Tang Dacai come from? The old man sneered and continued to face-to-face......