Hearing Li Dequan's secret test, Yinzhen couldn't help but feel funny. This old castrated man was still so cautious. He smiled slightly and said, "Don't be a snake, snake, scorpion, you have money and can glorify your ancestors. What else do you want? Being at ease is better than anything else."

"Thank you, Master Fourteenth," Li Dequan bowed to thank him, but he felt extremely moved. Over the years, he had taken the money from Master Fourteenth, but he couldn't help at all. Master Fourteenth never made any requests. However, he had lived for most of his life, but he understood very well that the benefits could not be taken in vain. If he had nothing to do, he could only sacrifice his life. In this life, it would be worth living to him.

In the hall, Kangxi was walking slowly. The fifteenth old man asked the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy to help write an article for the Beijing News yesterday. He asked in detail about the situation and praised Yinzhen's suggestions. The Beijing News can start from all aspects, classes and angles to make publications that are appreciated by both the elite and the masses. This has undoubtedly a greater influence. This is the real role of the Beijing News.

In this case, the Beijing News is probably going to be printed and must be controlled by the court. Otherwise, once it is taken advantage of by others, the consequences will be unthinkable. He couldn't help but think in his heart that the Fourteenth's vision is really unspeakable. He is becoming more and more thorough in his mind and more mature.

At this time, Li Dequan walked in with brisk steps and bowed to report: "Your Majesty, the 14th Prince is here to meet you."

Kangxi pointed slightly, turned back on the kang and sat cross-legged before saying, "Xuan."

After Yinzhen came in to see the ceremony, he gave him a seat to enjoy tea as usual. When he sat down, he said, "Can the matter of franchise be settled yesterday?"

"Returning to the emperor, Ama, has already settled." Yinzhen bowed and replied: "Considering that North America is close to the Qing Dynasty and no Europeans are involved in the north for the time being. The son-in-law ordered five groups to establish a foothold in North America and open up North American countries. South America is close to Australia and has great development prospects. It has temporary weaknesses. After Australia develops stably, we will strengthen our strength."

During this period, Kangxi also studied Kunyu Wanguo Map repeatedly. Hearing this, he looked up and meditated for a while before he said slightly: "North America is the key, once he has established his foothold, he will try his best to open a route to North America."

North America has a good focus, but Europeans also listed North America as the focus. More than ten years later, North America will definitely have a big war. I wonder if the superpower of the United States still has a chance to establish a country? Yinzhen was distracted and bowed and said, "My son is honoring the order."

Kangxi continued: "The American feudal is of great importance. Logistics supply must be guaranteed and the selection of the site must be selected. The navy must also consider and send troops to assist. The port of Acapulco must not be lost. Is the navy less powerful?"

I wish I could send 100,000 troops, but I didn’t have any soldiers and not so many ships. Yinzhen was depressed and said, “Go back to the emperor, the situation of Spain’s troops stationed in Acapulco Port. The sons of the sons and officials have learned clearly through the Spanish crew and sailors that the troops are only between 600 and 800, and the port of Acapulco basically has no defense system, and there is only a castle known as the San Diego Fortress.

Capture is not a problem, the problem is defense. However, there are warships in the Gulf to assist in defense. After all, in field battles, the firearms of our Qing Navy have an absolute advantage in both range and accuracy. Moreover, the mountains overlap between the Port of Acapulco and the New Spain's palace, Mexico City, is not conducive to marching. The New Spanish will not attack with all their strength. Of course, the premise is that we do not make a big attack.

In order to prevent the Spanish from launching a large-scale counterattack, the son-in-law will also bring the Spanish governor in Manila. The effect will not be very big, and there will be no problem with delaying time. Next year, we will be able to free up our troops to launch a large increase in the port of Acapulco.

As long as our country avoids Spain's territory in the Americas in the short term, we can forcefully seize the Port of Acapulco. This will also be beneficial to the Spaniards. The American routes will remain unobstructed and they will also be beneficiaries."

Kangxi nodded and asked in a deep voice: "Will the Spaniards agree to ced the Port of Acapulco?"

"If you agree, you must cede. If you don't agree, you must cede! Everything is decided by artillery." Yinzhen also said in a deep voice: "In addition, as long as Spain accepts the help of the European Navy, it will first coerce them to cede the Port of Acapulco."

Kangxi nodded with satisfaction. It was inevitable to cede with such a two-pronged approach. After pondering for a while, he asked: "Once the ban on North America and South America is opened with the country, will the Port of Acapulco lose its value?"

"This won't be." Yinzhen said affirmatively: "The Port of Acapulco itself is a trading port. Its existence will greatly promote trade between the Qing Dynasty and the Americas. In addition, there are plains along the coast of Acapulco Port, which can be completely banned. What's more, Spain's population cannot keep up with it and if its national strength is weak, it will be difficult to maintain such a vast territory in the United States. For the Qing Dynasty, the Port of Acapulco Port will always be a bridgehead for advancing into the Americas."

This old fourteenth brother never forgets to dig out the corners of Spain. Fortunately, he knew that he would take advantage of the situation and not worry too much. Kangxi slightly pointed his head, but he stopped asking questions.

Yinzhen also wanted to say something happy to make Kangxi happy. He pondered for a moment and said, "Reporting to Emperor Ama, I went south to Karopa this time and accidentally discovered that the rice in Siam and Guangnan was surprisingly cheap. Siam rice was three cents per stone, while Guangnan was slightly more expensive, four cents per stone."

The rice price was three cents and four cents per stone? Kangxi was extremely surprised and said in disbelief: "Has it been confirmed?"

Yinzhen nodded and said, "It has been confirmed that this is true. My son specially condemned people to go to Siam and Guangnan, and they were purchased in 300,000 stones and 200,000 stones."

"Can you know what the reason?" Kangxi unconsciously leaned forward. The news shocked him so much. There is everything. The Qing Dynasty's grain was about one or two taels per stone in normal years. When encountering a famine, one or seven taels per stone is also common. Siam and Guangnan were three or four qians per stone. He was immediately like a cat who saw a mouse. This is not money, but the people's hearts! It can make the people in the world eat and wear warmly, and the Qing Dynasty's country is as stable as a rock and unbreakable.

Yinzhen pondered and said, "Siam, Myanmar, Guangnan, Annan, Zhenla and other countries have vast lands and sparse populations. They are mostly plains, with convenient irrigation. In addition, the climate is suitable, and they harvest two or even three a year. Therefore, rice is as low as this. My son is preparing to conduct a weekly investigation. If it is feasible, we will try to replace grain with rice from South China."

"This is the best birthday gift I received on my 60th birthday." Kangxi Zhanyan smiled and said, getting up and walking in the hall excitedly. (To be continued)

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