Chapter 432
The court needs a minister who has a comprehensive understanding of the situation in Europe? What is a minister? Only the third rank or above can be called a minister. Everyone's heartbeats will be accelerated immediately. Who is the Fourteenth Master? The prince who is truly unnamed! He proposed the establishment of a navy, overseas feudalism, and expedition to Europe. His emphasis on Europe is extraordinary. If he ascended the throne, he would definitely use officials who understand Europe. This is not a false statement.
Zheng He's seven voyages to the West was a feat in the Ming Dynasty. The scale and the scope were unprecedented. But I never heard of so many people who died, otherwise it would be impossible to have seven voyages to the West. When this thought, most people felt ashamed in their hearts. They immediately responded quickly and knelt forward to pay their respects. When everyone saw it, they immediately became unwilling to fall behind and went up to pay their respects.
Seeing this situation, Yin couldn't help but think that the fourteenth brother was powerful. One Zheng He was voyage to the West seven times, and the other minister who wanted to use great help to understand the situation in Europe. This not only eliminated their uneasiness, but also allowed them to see the hope of promotion, and immediately put them in the obedience.
The opportunity is rare, so Yinzhen naturally would not let it go easily. After everyone finished the ceremony, he continued: "You are the first batch of imperial officials to go to Europe. This will be an experience that you will be proud of all your life. You will also leave a brilliant mark on your resume and benefit endlessly throughout your life! I hope you will cherish this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and not leave any disgraceful words and deeds.
During this trip to Europe, when you complete your duties, you should read, ask, compare more, be diligent in observing, be good at thinking, and be able to see the strengths of Europe. You should trace the root of Europe's strengths, don't know a little bit, and don't stay on the surface. In this way, we can learn from Europe's strengths. When three people walk, we must have a teacher. You should put aside your posture, be modest, be cautious, and humble in asking for advice, so that you can gain something.
Of course, we should also pay attention to the shortcomings of Europe and analyze the causes and analyze them more. If we can find their fatal flaws, we will reward you very much!"
As soon as these words were said, everyone was even more excited. No one expected that the Fourteenth Master would pay so much attention to Europe. According to his opinion, this trip to Europe would be a big shortcut in the officialdom! How could these little officials not be excited?
Yinzhen took a few sips of tea before continuing: "As for your concern that you will get strange diseases when voyages from the ocean, I have already checked Zheng He's manuscripts for voyage to the West, and I have made sure to make arrangements for this. How can I be negligent when the army is on an expedition, and tens of thousands of soldiers have their lives?
On each ship, I have a doctor and prepared medicinal materials, including fresh water, food, lamps, fuel, etc., and I don’t worry about you. There are thousands of Spanish prisoners who accompany us to Europe this time. What are your concerns now?"
When they heard that there were thousands of Spanish prisoners accompanying each other, everyone couldn't help but feel relieved. These Spanish people had just come from Europe, so what else to worry about?
Li Xianguang took the lead and said, "The Prince of Xun is far-sighted and has a detailed plan. Xiaguan and others are worried about it. The Prince of Xun is busy with his busy schedule and comes to explain. Xiaguan and others are really ashamed." The crowd naturally agreed.
Yinzhen nodded and said, "There will be no strange disease when crossing the sea and expedition, but there will definitely be different degrees of unacceptable conditions. People from the north come from the south, and there are still unacceptable conditions, let alone from the Qing Dynasty to Europe? You only need to respect the doctor's advice and take medicine. I will not repeat it.
But one thing is to remind you specifically that there is a vicious infectious disease in Europe that can kill human life! You must be very careful, otherwise, in the future, I will not remind you."
When they heard it was a vicious infectious disease, everyone, including Yin and Shi Shipiao, felt nervous and looked at Yinzhen nervously.
Seeing everyone's expressions nervous, Yinzhen smiled and said, "There is a saying that people are not romantic and ungrateful. You are in your prime. You are here to go to Europe and see all the beauties from all over the country. However, I would like to advise you to feast your eyes, because a kind of flower and willow disease is prevalent in Europe - the love epidemic, which is a chronic disease that can cause disability and death, and will spread to your descendants. Of course, you will not be infected without engaging in prostitutes.
Don’t say that I didn’t remind you that you should undergo strict examinations before returning to China. If you suffer from the 'love epidemic, you should stay in Europe to serve the country."
When they heard that it was a disease of flowers and willows, everyone's expressions were relaxed, which was easy to prevent and treat. After this, everyone was more confident about their trip to Europe. The Fourteenth Master even knew this kind of "love epidemic, which shows that he had a very thorough understanding of Europe. What else should he worry about?
The syphilis brought back to Europe after Columbus discovered the Americas was so famous. It was so famous. This thing has been raging all over the world for hundreds of years. Yinzhen didn't know that it would work, so he naturally had to take great precautions for it. After Fahai took over as the governor of Guangdong, he had to rectify it first in Guangzhou.
Thinking of Fahai, Yinzhen couldn't help but wonder, why didn't Fahai see him today? He waved his hand and dispersed, then turned around and smiled, "Fourth brother, is Mr. Tao'an a Beijing that came out with the envoy?"
Fahai Yin was slightly stunned and said, "Tao'an only stayed in Shanghai for one day, and then hired a ship to go south to Guangzhou for his post."
Yinzhen nodded. It seemed that Fahai also knew that Guangzhou was complicated and was eager to take office to control the situation.
Yin smiled and said, "It's really thanks to my 14th brother today. Tonight, the fourth brother held a banquet to thank him."
"How can I thank the fourth brother for a banquet?" Yinzhen smiled and said, "Although they have stabilized today, there are too many young people in the messenger group and their minds are unstable. They can no longer stay in Shanghai. They must be transferred to Karopa as soon as possible."
"Okay, I'll be worried when I arrive in Nanyang." Yin also smiled.
Early the next morning, a number of large ship owners from Fujian, Zhejiang and Guangdong provinces who had been in Shanghai for half a month were waiting outside Liuchun Garden early to get Prince Heng to receive him personally. That was an extremely glorious thing, and it would be enough to praise him for half his life when he returned. However, why did Prince Heng summon them? It made them suspicious. One thing is certain, that is, to requisition sea boats to transfer Australian immigrants, but I don’t know how to requisition? After all, Australian immigrants are not one-time, but for seven years.
Among the ship owners, Zhang Yuanlong is undoubtedly the most popular. Many people smiled and wanted to get some details from him. Helplessly, Zhang Yuanlong didn't know what Yinzhen thought, so he naturally didn't dare to speak nonsense.
At four o'clock, the gate of Liuchun Garden opened on time. Everyone followed Zhang Yuanlong into the corridor and passed through the courtyard. Finally, they were taken to a hall to wait. Not long after, Yinzhen stepped into the hall in casual clothes. The owners of the boats were all people on the scene, so they immediately stood up and knelt down to greet them.
Yinzhen smiled and said to everyone, "Get up, no need to be polite." As he said that, he walked straight to the main seat, and then pressed his hands to let everyone sit down. After everyone sat down, he said, "Call you to come and have a few things to discuss. One is that the soldiers, horses and warships that went on to Europe were all gathered in Karopa. For food, pay and military supplies, you must be transferred vigorously. Second, there are tens of millions of immigrants in Australia, and you also need to transfer them. What are your requirements for this?"
When it comes to business, and such a large business, the owners of the ship immediately became active, but they still dared not be arrogant. They all whispered and whispered.
Seeing this, Yinzhen smiled and said, "When you are doing business, you don't need to be restrained. If you have something to say, you can also discuss it boldly."
Seeing that Yinzhen was not concerned, the owners of the ship became bolder. Transferring food, pay and military supplies was just a short-term act, but transferring immigration would last for seven years. If it was a loss-making operation, no one could bear it. Naturally, everyone should treat it with caution.
Zhang Yuanlong didn't need to be involved in the discussion at all. Seeing the crowd's enthusiasm, he couldn't help but worry. As the saying goes, the shop bullies the customers, and the customers bully the shop bully. Now the Fourteenth Master is obviously asking for the owners of the ship. He said it so frankly, he is not afraid of being controlled by everyone. These big ship owners are not fuel-efficient lamps.
He glanced at Yinzhen secretly and saw that he was old and indifferent to him, Zhang Yuanlong couldn't help but feel relieved. It seemed that Lao Si Si was confident. Thinking about it, who Lao Si Si was? When did he be pinned? I just don't know how he planned, whether he was a seaship association, or had other plans? These big ship owners should not be rude, otherwise they would suffer.
The owners of the ship discussed for a while. A middle-aged man in his early forties, who was slightly thin and gentle and elegant, stood up and bowed, saying, "Report to Prince Xun, the youngest is a boat trip in Taichang, Guangzhou, Chen Guoan." After a brief pause, he continued: "Transferring food, pay, and transferring Australian immigration are all major issues of the country. People and others should fully support it. The transfer of food, pay, and military supplies, and small ones can be taken without a penny.
However, it takes a long time to transfer Australian immigrants. The young man also wants to support his family. The sailors and boatmen also have to live. Moreover, the wind and waves on the sea are very strong and the risks are not small. I also hope that Prince Heng will subsidize some as appropriate."
Zhang Yuanlong lived in Nanyang. When he heard this, he felt nervous and thought that these ignorant guys really wanted to bully the shop. I really don’t know what they were thinking about. I haven’t eaten pork or seen pigs running?
This guy is not simple, Yinzhen said in the dark village. These words sound extremely weak, but they are sailors and boatmen, and the storms on the sea are also strong. They actually threaten themselves with the safety of immigration. They are so brave. It seems that if they don’t give them any color, they don’t know that Prince Ma has three eyes, and maybe they really dare to open their mouths, these things that are not eye-catching.
Thinking of this, he coughed and said, "The court captured Nanyang and discovered Australia, the entire Nanyang waters and various trading points in Australia later, as well as the Ming and the next two years, the trade points between Persia and Dashi countries that will be opened must be rectified and reasonably arranged to avoid disorderly and chaotic vicious competition. The Nanyang Navy will maintain maritime order throughout Nanyang."
Chapter completed!