The princes and nobles were already irritated by the successive encouragement measures of Zhenwu. They were all thinking about how to show their strength to open up the American ban, blocking the news of the flag citizens and encouraging the flag citizens to go to America was just right. The crowd immediately bowed and said, "Slaves and others respect the sages."

Lao Jiu Yinzhen and the four ministers in the study were all heartbroken. Zhenwu's method of coercion and inducement was extremely skillful. He rubbed and rubbed, and all the princes and nobles were obeyed.

Seeing this situation, Zhenwu also breathed a sigh of relief. Even though he had lost half to 100,000 people this year, the Americas had more than 100,000 people, which was enough to open up the situation and there was no need to worry about being unable to succeed.

The Prince of Duluo Shuncheng, Bumuba, bowed and said, "Emperor, even if all the loan proceeds are used to purchase ships, one person is only six or seven, and it is impossible to carry five thousand young men to the Americas. It takes more than half a year to travel back and forth in the Americas. The servant is stupid, I beg the emperor to give advice."

Zhenwu glanced at him and then said slowly: "The Navy will not carry too many officers and soldiers to come this time. You can take a little part. In addition, the Qing Dynasty Ocean Trade Fleet will also follow it to expand America's trade, and you can also help take a little personnel. In addition, there are also large sea boats among the people, which can be rented."

After pausing, he reminded again: "Whether you buy a ship or rent a civilian ship, you must be a sea ship with a capacity of more than 1,500 meter. The eight ships lost in the first voyage are all small ships with a capacity of less than 1,500 meter."

"The emperor's holy thoughts are profound and detailed, which is a blessing for slaves and others." Prince Yu Baotai bowed and said, "However, it is a long way from the Americas. When will you return to the capital? Only Ding Zhuang will go, and slaves are worried that the people will be unstable."

Zhenwu smiled slightly and said, "Women and children can go with them, but now there are risks in cross-oceanic voyages. We will delay for a year or two before letting women and children go. In addition, the Qing Dynasty's ocean-going trade fleet will travel between the Qing Dynasty every year, and the same is true for ships from various countries. Returning to Beijing is not difficult. I am only worried that they are happy in the Americas and will not miss Shu."

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After Sanchao returned to Dongnuan Pavilion, Zhenwu asked Bao Fuquan to call the brothers of the eighth, nineth, thirteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth. After a few people came in to greet him, he smiled and said, "There are no outsiders, just a few of us brothers, no need to be polite, and they all sit."

After several people thanked each other, he smiled and said with a smile: "The American franchise is so fierce. Are you ever moved when you see?"

After hearing this, the people were shocked. Who wouldn’t want to divide the ceasing overseas? If there is a country overseas, it will not only bring them huge wealth, but even their descendants can enjoy it. Speaking of money, Lao Jiu Yinzhen was the most moved, and he immediately said tentatively: "Is the emperor planning to let his brothers participate in the American ceasing?"

"The Americas have enfeoffed thirty-two people. Why bother to join in the fun?" Zhenwu said with a smile.

The Thirteenth Old Yinxiang couldn't help but smile and said, "Does the Emperor want to enfeoff Africa?"

Zhenwu nodded slightly and said, "Africa is the only place for Europe to the Qing Dynasty, and it is of great strategic value. The minerals are also quite rich, and they are also rich in ivory and rhinoceros horns. At that time, the most valuable ones were African black slaves, and slave traders were sold without a business."

After hearing this, the eyes of several people lit up. Now, both Australia, America and Southeast Asia are in urgent need of slaves. Slave trading is definitely the most profitable business and a real business without capital. Thinking of this, Lao Jiu Yinzhen felt his voice tightened a little and asked, "Master, do you really enfeoff Africa to my brothers?"

After hearing this, Lao Fifteen and Lao Fifteen also had their eyes shining, their faces flushed with excitement. Both of them had no titles yet. The poor were the sound of jingling, and the opportunity to make money was naturally very jealous. Lao Eighth and Lao Fifteen were also very concerned about overseas franchises and were quietly waiting for Zhenwu's answer.

Zhenwu looked at the few people, smiled slightly, and said, "At this time, at that time, the emperor Ama said that the prince would not be allowed to be enfeoffed overseas. Now you naturally have the right to be enfeoffed. Brothers, I naturally have to take special care of them. However, the situation in Africa and America is different, not a borderless land. The Netherlands, Portugal, Britain, and France have already begun to get involved in Africa. If you want to promote enfeoffment in Africa, you must send troops to snatch them from European countries."

After hearing this, the few people couldn't help but look at each other. What does Zhenwu mean? Send a large army to open up a country for them? Is there such a good thing? Even if Zhenwu is willing, the princes and nobles will not make a fuss?

Seeing the few people with doubts, Zhenwu smiled and said with a smile: "I want to send troops to South Africa, West Africa and South Africa at the same time, don't expect any place to be assigned to the court, because South Africa's geographical location is too important. It is a must-pass place to Europe and not far from South America. In addition, it is said that South Africa produces gold, but the Dutch who occupied South Africa has not yet discovered it, and this matter remains to be confirmed.

What I enfeoffed is West Africa, which area is suitable for climate, fertile land, and suitable for farming. There are the most black Africans gathered, and it is convenient to catch slaves. More importantly, West Africa is rich in gold, Portugal, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom are robbing it."

Producing gold! The ninth-old Yinzhen's eyes immediately opened wide, but the thirteenth-old Yinxiang said worriedly: "Emperor, since it produces gold, the European countries may not be willing to let go easily. Will it trigger a war between several countries?"

"The Nanyang Fleet has been invading Britain and the Netherlands for a long time. There is no need to worry about the war. The Qing Dynasty will accompany you at any time." Zhenwu said distractedly: "Although the Europeans have long begun to invade West Africa, they are all gathered in the coastal areas, and their troops are not very large. They are just a mob of thousands of people. The court sends troops to destroy them. At present, slaves are needed everywhere, so this matter should not be delayed. Be prepared. In September, I will send troops to Africa."

"I am honored by the ministers." Several people hurriedly bowed.

Zhenwu nodded and said, "The Kingdom of Ghana has ministers on the Gold Coast. It is said that gold reserves are extremely large. In addition to gold, there are diamonds that are more precious than gold. The gold and diamonds earned from mining every year are 40% and the remaining 60%. You can share the income of slave capture. I will not ask about it, but the slaves must be sold by the Qing Dynasty Ocean Trade Fleet."

After hearing this, the few people couldn't help but secretly complaining. The Fourteenth Old is too dark. After a moment of pondering, the Ninth Old Yinzhen asked, "Emperor, West Africa is just divided into five vassals?"

"Of course not, there is also the Tenth Brother." Zhenwu smiled and said, "I tell you the truth. Even if you are one percent of each person, it is only gold. In less than twenty years, you will be rich and can be as rich as a country. The Gold Coast is not a waste. As for the third brother, fifth brother, seventh brother, twelfth brother, and the twelfth brother, if you are divided into South America, you will not be able to treat them badly."

Wealth is as strong as a country! Several people couldn't help but feel excited. The Fourteenth Old would never lie to them by lying to these hard-core brothers. After a while, the Three Threeth Old Old Yinxiang asked: "Emperor, is the imperial court stationed troops in West Africa?"

Zhenwu said without hesitation: "You must station the army, and tentatively set aside five thousand people, but you must pay the military salary for these five thousand people."

The military pay of 5,000 people is only 300,000 taels of silver a year, equivalent to only 20,000 taels of gold. If Ghana's gold is really large, it is not a big deal at all. The few people are satisfied. Anyway, the wool comes from the sheep. Besides, with the five thousand troops stationed, their fining country is more secure. Yinxiang smiled and said, "The scale of 5,000 people is completely fine. I still think the number is a little smaller."

"Five thousand people are enough." Zhenwu smiled and said, "South Africa also wants to station a large army. Now the troops are in short supply, and no matter how many people want it, there is no need to."

Lao Jiu Yinzhen interrupted: "Emperor, are the soldiers stationed in West Africa a new army of the Imperial Guard?"

Zhenwu smiled and said, "Brother Jiu is very calculating. However, in the battle of West Africa, the targets are European powers, the Eight Banners and the Green Camp really can't make any moves. The new guards' new army will produce 2,000 and the navy will produce 3,000. It will rotate every three years, giving them the opportunity to go abroad to see the world."

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After sending the brothers away, Zhenwu stretched comfortably, stood up and walked leisurely in the hall. Japan's gold was limited and it was far from meeting the needs of the Qing Dynasty, which forced him to turn his attention to South Africa. South Africa's gold reserves accounted for 60% of the world's total reserves, and he naturally could not let it go.

In the past two days, he took the time to find out the situation with several missionaries. He learned that South Africa is still in the hands of the Dutch, and none of the missionaries had heard of South Africa's abundant gold. Instead, the Gold Coast of the Kingdom of Ghana in West Africa is well-known. He also knew that the Kingdom of Ghana is the second largest gold country in Africa after South Africa, and is now in the hands of the Dutch.

After confirming this news, Zhenwu was very excited. The Netherlands is now setting, and it is just the opportunity to seize the Dutch overseas colonies and gold. What he urgently needs now is gold. The Qing Dynasty's gold reserves were too few, and the gold reserves of South Africa, Ghana and the Qing Dynasty's gold reserves will increase by geometric numbers.

What's more, Ghana is also the best stronghold for slave capture. The Qing Dynasty really needs slaves now. Australia, America, South Asia, and even the Qing Dynasty are eager to find a large number of slaves. For this reason, even if he fights to the country, he is willing to do so. Since he wants to rob, it is natural that it is better not to be too late. As Britain cannot get out of the European battlefield, he will circle it first.

Just using troops everywhere made him feel embarrassed. The Eight Banners and Green Camp could barely gangsters in their homeland. He had no confidence at all if he wanted to go abroad for an expedition. Of course, he was more than enough to deal with the Indians in the Americas and the natives of Australia. He was afraid that he would be able to fight head-on with Tsarist Russia and Europe. Those who could rely on were the navy and the new guards.

Now, the Navy has set up Naval Academy in three places in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Tianjin. It takes at least two years to form combat power. The new guards are even smaller, with only 10,000 a year. It is really too few. The Eight Banners’ Forbidden Brigade has more troops, but it is harder to change it than training new recruits. Can some elite troops be drawn to North America? Where is it not to pay wages, it is better than being in the capital. (To be continued)

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