Ming Dynasty: Abandoned baby at the beginning, Zhu let me be the emperor

"Grandpa Huang..."

He decided to speak, with a gleam of determination in his eyes.

Zheng He sailed to the West with great force and was invincible, but unfortunately he died seven times.

As one of the first players in the Age of Discovery, China missed out on the subsequent great geographical discoveries, so that its industries began to be surpassed by others, leading to a century of tragic history.

Zheng He's treasure ship and experience proved that the Ming Dynasty was not without the technology to build ships for long-distance voyages, but it just did not persist.

If I must leave something behind in this era, then I will start with the great voyages of discovery.

"What do you mean by good grandson?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Ming and guessed that Zhu Ming wanted to say something about current affairs.

Even though he is a child and his ideas are too naive, it is always good for him to be interested in these things.

So Zhu Yuanzhang did not deny Zhu Ming's idea, but asked in a friendly manner.

"Ming'er thinks that we should send some people to these foreign countries to exchange what we have and what we need, so that more people can know the strength of our Ming Dynasty."

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang asking this, Zhu Ming became even more determined to convince him.

"This……"

After hearing Zhu Ming's suggestion, Zhu Yuanzhang also began to think about it.

It is indeed possible to send people to these foreign countries to communicate and exchange what they have.

But he also has his own difficulties.

"The Japanese pirates are rampant on the sea. We have issued an order that no ship is allowed to go to sea."

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated for a while before lowering his head and telling everyone that he had issued an order to impose a maritime ban.

"We are the emperor, we must set a good example for the people."

This is also what Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated about just now.

It is not difficult to get people to go to sea, but he cannot disobey the imperial decree he has issued.

Otherwise, how would the people of this world view him?

"So, have the Japanese pirates eased?"

Zhu Ming looked at Zhu Yuanzhang seriously, which was rare for him, and asked back in a deep voice.

The Ming Dynasty's maritime ban only temporarily alleviated the chaos, but did not completely solve the problem of Japanese pirates.

"Grandpa Emperor, I think there are refugees from the Ming Dynasty among these Japanese pirates, which is why they continue to cause trouble despite repeated bans."

Zhu Ming also knew about these things. Even if Zhu Yuanzhang had the best intentions when he issued the decree, there were still things he could not see.

"The book says that if you live by the mountain, you can eat by the mountain; if you live by the water, you can eat by the water. Those fishermen on the coast make a living by fishing, but the emperor forbids them from going out to sea. They have no means of livelihood, so they can only live by plundering."

After listening to Zhu Ming's words, Zhu Yuanzhang fell silent and began to think about them seriously.

When I was thinking about the maritime ban, I indeed ignored the existence of these people.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Ming had his own opinions at such a young age, which made him, who had been emperor for such a long time, suddenly enlightened.

"But I have lifted the maritime ban, and those Japanese robbed the merchant ships. So what should I do?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Ming, a child who was only half his height, and asked back.

"The book says that these Japanese are all people of overseas island countries. Your Majesty, why don't you send a large ship to the border and tell their emperor."

At this moment, Zhu Ming also calmed down and began to talk about his own opinions without any panic.

This is the confidence that comes from the perspective of God in the future.

Today's Japan is nothing in front of the Ming Dynasty.

"Tell them that either they can control these pirates, or we, the Ming Dynasty, can help them. The Ming Dynasty is strong, and they will surely be afraid."

As long as Japan is obedient and keeps these bandits under control, neither side will tolerate them, and over time, this chaos will be gone.

Even if there are only a few insignificant ones left, they will be easily defeated in the face of the Ming Dynasty's military power.

"Okay, okay, our dear grandson said it well."

After listening to Zhu Ming's opinions, Zhu Yuanzhang clapped his hands happily.

Especially Zhu Ming’s words, either you take care of it, or we will go over and help you take care of it.

It really suits his taste.

"You asked me to go back and think about it. I didn't expect that my good grandson would be able to handle state affairs."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily. Among all his sons and grandsons, this was the first time someone other than Zhu Biao could help him solve some state affairs.

After this discussion, he became more determined to train Zhu Ming to become emperor.

"It's all thanks to the teacher's good teaching."

Zhu Ming laughed helplessly in his heart. A future teacher is still a teacher, so he was not lying.

"Yunqi, call the Minister of Revenue and the Minister of Works over here. We have something urgent to discuss with them."

As soon as he returned to the Daming Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang shouted to Yunqi.

The suggestion of his good grandson is really feasible.

What we need to do now is to call all the ministers to discuss how to implement it.

"Yes."

Yun Qi looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, who was laughing so excitedly just after returning from outside the palace, and was a little confused. He could only respond and retreat.

"I have met His Majesty."

Naturally, no one dared not to come when Zhu Yuanzhang summoned them. In a moment, the Minister of Works and the Minister of Revenue were brought in by Yunqi and stood respectfully in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

"I wonder why His Majesty summoned us?"

The two ministers looked at each other and asked Zhu Yuanzhang in confusion.

"We asked you to come here because of the maritime ban..."

Zhu Yuanzhang excitedly repeated everything Zhu Ming had just said to him, and then waited quietly for the two ministers' replies.

After hearing about sending people to various foreign countries, opening the sea ban, and restraining the Japanese pirates, the two ministers hesitated: "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. Please allow me to go back and discuss it with the officials of various ministries."

They had never thought of such a thing before.

Unexpectedly, when a child spoke out today, it actually enlightened them.

"Go back. We will know the result within three days."

Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that this matter would not produce results immediately, so he waved his hand and asked the two ministers to retreat.

"Look at this good grandson of ours. He is born to be an emperor."

Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely happy when he thought that Zhu Ming, at such a young age, could help him share government affairs.

In comparison, the other princes and grandchildren seemed a little too inferior.

"Your Majesty, it is truly a blessing from heaven that the Ming Dynasty has this child."

Seeing this, Yun Qi also started to flatter him.

After separating from Zhu Yuanzhang and returning to the side courtyard, Zhu Ming also dismissed the serving palace maids and eunuchs and took out the sea navigation map in his arms.

If the maritime ban is successful, the navigation map in his hand will become a treasure.

As he spoke, he had already picked up a pen and began to mark on this incomplete nautical chart.

It doesn't matter if it's incomplete. He can still restore the world map roughly based on the vague memories left from his previous life.

"Thanks to the teacher, I didn't give all this knowledge back."

Looking at the world map that has become almost complete, Zhu Ming couldn't help but sigh.

The memories of the previous life finally came in handy.