Chapter 1681: Civilians Replacing the Military?
"Smuggling overseas..."
Zhu Zhanji said unswervingly: "This matter must be severely punished, otherwise it will not be enough to deter those greedy people!"
"It's the poor!"
Fang Xing said helplessly: "If Mu Jianna and others just take it, that village depends on Chu Mao going to sea to support themselves. If you cut off their livelihood, then they will have no choice but to flee. Every year, because they want to escape to Xiaoxiao How many people died at sea in places like Ryukyu and Luzon?”
In this day and age, smuggling across the country in a small boat is really risking your life.
"They are just trying to survive, Zhanji, you should reflect on why they can't live, instead of banning for the sake of banning, that is rigid and..."
"Why not eat minced meat!"
Zhu Zhanji nodded to show that he had learned the lesson, and said with sharp eyes: "Sooner or later, the Fujian/Fujian issue will be resolved. Those occupied areas must be cleared, and we will compete with the people for land..."
Fang Xing did not want Zhu Zhanji to confront those forces, and said: "Since Fujian and Fujian have little land, let's immigrate. They would rather risk their lives by going to sea, so they are definitely willing to immigrate. Move more, and then look coldly. Look at those people.”
A sharp look flashed in Zhu Zhanji's eyes and he said, "Let's wait until later."
The prince and the emperor had different political views, which was a dangerous sign.
"It's very dangerous for you to be like this. You need to wait. Even if I wait for you, you can't get it done overnight."
Fang Xing felt that Zhu Zhanji considered state affairs too simply, just like Zhu Gaochi, and he finally realized it.
"I have an idea, see if it works!"
Fang Xing thought about it and said, "The treasure ship cannot go to sea for the time being. Even if it can go to sea, it cannot maintain its existence in the Western Ocean for a long time, so..."
Zhu Zhanji saw Fang Xing's hesitation and smiled: "Brother Dehua, is there anything else we can't say between us?"
Fang Xing raised his eyes and saw a smile and... trust.
This prince has grown up and matured!
"The Ming Dynasty will maintain its presence at sea for a long time. I think... in the future, the Ming Dynasty will continue to expand its fleet, and the resulting losses will be compensated from overseas."
Fang Xing spoke very slowly. He frowned and thought slowly.
“The sea area within Sumatra must be completely controlled.
Any foreign ships must obtain permission from the Ming Dynasty Navy to enter. Zhanji, this sea is the Ming Dynasty’s sea, it must be! "
"Yes, it must be!"
Zhu Zhanji said encouragingly, his eyes bright.
Fang Xing said: "Under the current situation, it is necessary to join private forces to control and monitor that sea area. What do you think?"
If this word gets out, many people will probably say that Fang Xing drank too much.
But Zhu Zhanji was pondering. For a long time, when Fang Xing was a little disappointed, Zhu Zhanji nodded and said: "Okay, since the ban will not stop, then we should take advantage of the situation and win over some people for our own use."
…
But this was smuggling overseas, and the leader was actually the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty. If this was leaked, Fang Xing felt like it would be like an atomic bomb explosion, which would knock out the Ming Dynasty from top to bottom.
"Don't get involved in this matter. I'll take care of it. Even if it's leaked, at most I'll get a title..."
Zhu Zhanji has a lot of things to do. He has to listen to and deal with political affairs in the south every day. This is the right given to him by Zhu Gaochi. Moreover, he also summarized all the matters concerning the rectification of minor officials in various places.
Fang Xing looked at Wei Zhi, the official minister, who was waiting outside the door, stood up and said, "Just do it like this, I'll ask Jia Quan to follow up."
Letting Jia Quan follow up on this matter means letting Zhu Zhanji take control of it.
No matter how good the relationship is, it is still better to be more cautious in official matters.
…
"Mom, Yue'er, I'm back."
Li Er came home carrying two ribs, and his newly married daughter-in-law, Mrs. Chen, hurriedly came out to greet her and asked somewhat sadly: "Has your husband found a job today?"
"The second one is back?"
Li Er's mother held the wall with her left hand and fumbled out with her right hand.
Mrs. Chen hurried over to help her, and Li Er said: "I found it. I work as a waiter in a rice store. With the money I earn, plus my previous money, our family can live a good life."
"Okay, okay! Second brother can do a good job, and Yue'er can also do some work at home. When we have children, the family will be complete."
When Li Er heard his mother say this, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mom, I have some savings, so I won't suffer for the child."
When he was a pirate, he kept property on the outer islands and Ningbo Mansion. Some time ago, he went to the hiding place, took some gems and sold them back.
But in order to hide his identity from others, he still found a job to avoid being spotted.
It's just a pity that there is no place to exchange the gold and silver for treasure notes and copper coins.
After dinner, Ms. Chen accompanied her mother-in-law for a walk and got to know the neighbors.
The Chen family is satisfied with Li Er. Both of them are older and unmarried, which is rare in this era. And Li Er is not the kind of rough guy who beats his wife. Although my mother-in-law couldn't see her, she was very kind. She kept saying she was looking for work every day, but she just wouldn't stop.
After returning, Mrs. Chen helped her mother-in-law wash up and go to bed, and then went to the bedroom.
In the bedroom, Li Er sat beside the bed, looking a little dazed under the light.
"Husband..."
Li Er raised his head, said oh, and pointed to his side.
Ms. Chen sat next to him and said, "My mother-in-law is very happy and has been chatting with the neighbors for a long time."
"Thanks a lot."
"It's not hard work. My mother-in-law got to know the neighbors in just a few moments. Those neighbors said they would talk to me if they had anything to do in the future."
Li Er took out a paper bag from under the pillow and handed it to her. Chen opened it and took a look. She uttered a cry and subconsciously covered the paper bag.
"Husband, where did you get so much money?"
Chen said nervously: "Husband, I can live a hard life..."
"What are you thinking?"
Li Er opened the paper bag, took out the treasure banknotes inside, and said lightly: "This is the money I earned in the past. I won't hide it from you. When Na Mu Jian threatened to go to sea with his mother, I really wanted to kill his family... Fortunately, I met the uncle..."
After the two got married with the matchmaker's matchmaking, Li Er did not hide his past, and Chen accepted it frankly.
"Husband, you have suffered."
Chen gradually had more admiration for this man, and felt that it was a blessing that no one cared about her for these years.
"When you go to exchange these banknotes for some copper coins for daily use, remember not to show off your wealth, so as not to be missed by others."
...
The climate in autumn is pleasant, hot during the day, but cool in the morning and evening.
After tossing and turning with his wife for several times, Li Er waited for her to fall asleep, and then he tiptoed out.
He looked at his mother first, and then quietly climbed over the wall and left the house under the cover of night.
This is a new place, and he must observe whether anyone is watching him.
This area is full of ordinary families, but their family conditions are considered good, so the streets look neat.
Li Er walked slowly along the back, looking left and right from time to time.
When he reached the end of the street, he dodged a group of patrolling soldiers, and then boldly followed them and went home from the front.
When he arrived at the door of his house, Li Er breathed a sigh of relief, and when he was about to climb over the wall to enter the house, he heard footsteps behind him.
In an instant, Li Er pretended to be a thief passing by the house and ran forward.
Just after running a few steps, the footsteps behind him stopped. Li Er was desperate, thinking that the other party was using a bow and arrow.
But a voice that Li Er was somewhat familiar with came from behind.
"Li Er!"
Li Er's body stiffened, then stopped and turned around slowly.
"Sir."
Xin Laoqi stood at the door of his house and said in a deep voice: "Why are you out at night?"
Li Er saw Fang Xing and the servants behind Xin Laoqi, smiled bitterly and approached to kneel down.
Fang Xing was covered in dust and frowned, saying: "Don't kneel, your house is convenient, I haven't eaten yet."
Fang Xing didn't want to go to the government office, but the inn was closed. If he wanted to go, he had to find a patrolling soldier to take him there.
Li Er knelt down and said in fear: "Uncle, my mother and wife are the only ones at home. I asked my wife to get up and cook."
"Okay, let your wife know that you are not a bandit."
Fang Xing made a joke, but Li Er knelt down gratefully and said: "Thank you, uncle."
Fang Xing didn't expect him to value this, and his heart moved slightly, so he said: "In that case... I will show up on this street tomorrow."
Li Er instantly knew that Fang Xing might have something important to do with him, so he quickly got up and opened the door.
The patrol soldiers in front also heard the noise and ran over shouting to catch the thief.
"Old Seven, go deal with it and say I'm here."
Since Fang Xing wanted to win Li Er's heart, he would not hesitate to expose himself.
Old Seven Xin stopped the patrol soldiers and whispered a few words, then took out something to show them, and all the soldiers knelt down immediately.
"This is a bad habit."
Fang Xing felt that the habit of kneeling down at every turn was really a headache.
When the emperor went out, the people just bowed and saluted, but a nobleman had to kneel down when he came out. What kind of bullshit is this?