Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

It was precisely because Zhu Di had such strong military talent that he wanted to get rid of him first.

He didn't want to see his sons fighting each other for the throne.

After all, this position is too tempting. Sometimes, even if one has no idea, he will be instigated by others to arouse his ambition.

Even if Zhu Di really wanted to be a vassal overseas, it would be nothing but wishful thinking as the sea separated him.

If you want to develop your influence overseas, it will take at least several decades.

The development speed of the Ming Dynasty is definitely far beyond that of overseas.

Just as Wei Wu was guessing in his heart, Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again.

"We want to banish the fourth child to a place called Australia. The land there is large enough and the resources should be enough for him to develop."

My goodness, does Old Zhu love Zhu Di or hate Zhu Di?

Australia's location is more than 4,000 kilometers away if you draw a straight line on the map.

This is equivalent to throwing people directly to the horizon, but the resources in that place are really abundant.

Whether it is animal husbandry or planting, the resources are extremely good, and the mineral resources are also quite considerable.

"But this distance seems very far, so I want to ask if the steam engine you mentioned last time can do it?"

Wei Wu pondered for a moment and then gave the answer.

"Yes, it can. It can shorten the time considerably, by about two months! But we have to arrange for the vassalage."

"I'm afraid we'll need a lot of large ships. After all, if we want to gain a foothold there, we'll need a large number of troops and supplies."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand nonchalantly.

"Don't worry, we still have more than ten years to live! As long as we're alive, no one will dare to think about things they shouldn't think about."

"When you build the steam engine, we will follow your instructions and send troops to attack the Japanese pirates and take the silver mountain."

"With money in hand, we can build ships and train navy in large quantities, conquer a piece of land in Australia, and then arrange for vassalage."

I have to say that this is also a solution. With the power of the Ming Dynasty and sufficient silver and money, we can go at full speed.

It is definitely much easier to conquer a piece of land than to be a vassal king. After all, the Ming army is not fully paid, and they are invincible if they are fully paid!

As for the issue of subsequent expansion, it depends on the abilities of each vassal king.

However, at that time there were only indigenous people in Australia, and it was very easy for Emperor Yongle to deal with them.

At that time, local resources can be exchanged with the Ming Dynasty for supplies, which will be enough for sustainable development.

However, what Wei Wu wanted most now was to immediately find someone to study the steam engine.

The sooner we research it, the sooner we can build large ships, and then we can send our army to attack the Japanese pirates.

After squeezing out all their value, we'll kill them all and then take Zhu Xiongying's toy car.

He removed the wheel and gave it to Lan Yu, telling him not to keep any wheel taller than this one.

In Wei Wu's opinion, if these bastards lived even for one more second, it would be a betrayal to the world!

Just as Wei Wu was lost in thought, he heard Zhu Yuanzhang's sighing voice.

"I did have selfish motives when I gave those sons fiefs, but I just wanted them to live well."

Wei Wu said nothing, but nodded to show his understanding, and then listened to Zhu Yuanzhang continue:

"When Lao Si comes back, we will talk to him about this matter. Xiao Wu, I hope you will be there then."

"OK, no problem."

After discussing the overseas vassalage with Zhu Yuanzhang, Wei Wu said goodbye and left the palace.

He originally wanted to go directly to the Ministry of Industry to select the people first, but Lao Zhu told him to go home first.

Conferring a title is a big deal, and the normal procedures must be followed, otherwise you will be looked down upon by other nobles.

After Wei Wu returned home, the rewarding team would immediately go to his residence and read out the imperial edict in public to confer the rewards.

There was no choice, Wei Wu could only go home first, and today was Zhu Yuxuan’s birthday.

At the same time, in a teahouse in the capital.

Minister of Works Zhao Junzheng and Li Shanchang were sitting in a private room drinking tea.

After the tea master made the tea, Li Shanchang waved his hand and sent him out.

Then he picked up the teacup and sniffed the tea, then took a sip before speaking slowly:

"Lord Zhao, His Majesty attaches so much importance to the Royal Institute of Science and Technology. The importance of this matter is beyond doubt."

"As a minister, I should share your majesty's worries. I must provide the 'best' craftsmen for Lord Changle to choose from. What do you think?"

Zhao Jun nodded with a smile, expressing his agreement with Li Shanchang.

But I had already started cursing in my heart.

"Li Shanchang, you bastard are really not a human being. You are dissatisfied with Wei Wu, so why do you drag me into this?"

Indeed, Li Shanchang did not show any problems with either the content or tone of his speech.

But Zhao Jun knew very well the conflict between him and Wei Wu, so how could he not guess what Li Shanchang meant.

It's just that he had already helped during the morning court session, and now Li Shanchang actually wants him to get involved.

It’s no wonder that Zhao Jun cursed in his heart, but no matter how much he cursed, the problem still had to be solved.

Zhao Jun picked up the teacup and pondered for a moment before he spoke:

"Duke Han is right. We, the ministers, must share your Majesty's worries on this matter. I will definitely take good care of it."

It is definitely impossible to offend Li Shanchang, but Zhao Jun does not want to get too deeply involved in this matter.

Fortunately, he did not hold this position for nothing, and he already had a solution in mind.

Those who were the least sociable but had good skills in the Ministry of Works were given to Wei Wu to select.

As for whether he could make these people obey him, that depended on Wei Wu's own ability and had nothing to do with him.

Hearing Zhao Jun's answer, Li Shanchang nodded with satisfaction. Then the two chatted for a few words and went back home.

On the other side, Wei Wu, who had just left the palace, had returned to his doorstep.

As a result, before she even entered the room, she saw her four maids standing at the door with anxious looks on their faces.

When they saw him come back, the four maids ran towards him with red eyes and crying.

But at the critical moment, Wei Wu pointed at them and shouted angrily!

"Stop!! Reba, put that damn toilet down for me, do you hear me? Put it down!!"