Save the Bachelor of Heaven

In the following years, the empire's power further increased.

Koryo, Ryukyu, Annam, Champa, Siam, Bali...all the countries came to pay tribute and worship.

Xiang Nan also built heavy ships and sent troops to attack Japan.

Because during the Yuan Dynasty, Japanese pirates had already invaded the southeastern coast.

At that time, Japan was in the period of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, that is, there were two emperors, one in the south and one in the north, and the princes were divided and warred with each other.

The defeated princes, led by warriors, ronin, merchants, etc., used some islands in the outer sea as bases to harass China and the coast of Goryeo, gradually becoming a scourge.

In order to defend against Japanese pirates, the Ming Dynasty even declared a sea ban, claiming that "no one will enter the sea."

This kind of policy has seriously hindered exchanges between China and Turkey and other countries in the world, missed the great navigation discovery, and also lost a lot of business opportunities.

You know, the reason why the Song Dynasty was rich was because maritime trade was very prosperous. China's porcelain, tea, silk and other items can be sold at extremely high prices overseas, earning the Song Dynasty a huge amount of money.

After the sea ban, this money will naturally be gone.

For Xiang Nan, this is absolutely not allowed.

Therefore, he specially built large warships, equipped with powerful artillery, and prepared for an expedition to Japan.

After ten years of preparation, a large naval team was finally formed.

The fleet then set sail from Qilu, first to Goryeo, where it was replenished, and then to Japan.

In fact, the Yuan Dynasty once wanted to expedition to Japan. However, the expedition failed because the warship capsized due to two typhoons.

However, Xiang Nan will not make the same mistake.

He is familiar with ocean climate changes, knows how to avoid the typhoon season, and uses ocean currents, so the Zhenwu Army successfully arrived in Japan.

Later, with its powerful firepower, tight organization and unyielding spirit, it easily attacked Kyushu, Shikoku, Main Island and other places.

Along the way, they were overwhelming and powerful, and there was no enemy at all. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, who was in power at the time, had to submit a letter of surrender and surrender.

Later, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu cooperated with the Shinbu Army and sent heavy troops to wipe out Japanese pirates, thus completely solving the problem of Japanese pirates along the coast and clearing obstacles for the development of overseas trade.

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The promotion of overseas trade brought a large amount of revenue to the empire.

Xiang Nan used the money to develop water conservancy projects, build schools, reduce corvee labor, and reduce taxes, so that the people's lives could be better.

In addition, he also reformed the imperial examination system.

From the previous test of only four books and five classics, the test was changed to six subjects including Ming Jing, mathematics, geography, history, physics, and chemistry.

Because at the beginning, almost no one had studied subjects such as mathematics, geography, and physics, so Xiang Nan did not push forcibly, but slowly pushed forward.

Children first learn the Three-Character Classic, Hundred Family Surnames, Thousand-Character Classic, etc., and then learn mathematics, geography, physics, chemistry, etc. after being admitted to the scholar and entering the official school.

Then the scholars will be tested for the examination of the candidates, and the candidates will be tested for the Jinshi. These new Jinshis then gradually replaced the original imperial examination officials.

After all, those who only know how to do it really cannot meet the needs.

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In the tenth year of Zhenwu's reign, Zhang Sanfeng died at the age of 122, which is considered auspicious.

Xiang Nan personally rushed to Wudang to bury Grand Master. The ceremony was extremely grand and solemn.

All sects and sects in the martial arts world in China sent people to express their condolences, including hundreds of people from Shaolin, Emei, Kunlun, Kongtong, Huashan, Hengshan, Qingcheng, Qinghai...

Xiang Nan also had cordial talks with representatives among them.

"I am able to ascend the throne and proclaim myself emperor and become the most powerful person in the Ninth Five-Year Plan, thanks to the support of my martial arts colleagues." He cupped his hands and smiled, "I have never been able to express my gratitude in person, and I have always felt guilty in my heart. Now I can finally let go."

"Your Majesty, what are you saying? You are destined to be the emperor according to the destiny of heaven and the will of the dragon. We are just following your tail and doing our best." The head of the Huashan School, Shen Jizi, Xian Yutong, said with a smile.

"Amitabha! Since your Majesty came to the throne, you have equalized the land, reduced the corvee service, built schools, and developed water conservancy. One after another, they are all great deeds for the country and the people. In my opinion, your Majesty can be called the Dharma King of the world, and the Buddha is still alive. "Master Kongwen of Shaolin Temple also said.

"No, no, I haven't done enough. If one day, there are no more famines, disasters, and wars in our land of China, and everyone is educated, literate, well fed and clothed, then there will be a truly harmonious world." Xiang Nan said with a smile.

"Your Majesty is truly merciful. I believe that your Majesty will be able to do it." Taidu, the exterminator, announced the Buddha's name.

Since the collapse of the Ming Cult and the expulsion of the Yuan people, her temper has changed a lot. In recent years, I have been practicing hard in seclusion on Mount Emei.

If Zhang Sanfeng hadn't passed away, she would still be refusing to leave isolation.

"By the way, what's going on in the martial arts world in recent years? Are the remnants of the Ming Cult still active?" Xiang Nan asked again with concern.

After Mingjiao spread to China, there were almost no rebellions for hundreds of years.

Moreover, even if they do not rebel, these sects still engage in a series of evil behaviors such as demagogueing people, amassing money, and raping women. They are cancers of society.

Xiang Nan naturally hates them.

"I didn't hear any movement, but if the remnants of the Demon Sect still dare to show their faces, I will help your Majesty eradicate them," Xian Yutong said immediately.

"Yes, now that the world is at peace, we cannot allow the Demon Cult to resurgence." Kong Wen nodded, "Your Majesty, please put it down. If the Demon Cult dares to come back, I will definitely give you a head-on blow."

"Yes, the Demonic Cult must be punished without mercy and eradicated at its roots." Miejie Shitaidu said. When it came to the Ming Cult, she still hated it deeply.

"Okay, please." Xiang Nan nodded.

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After attending Zhang Sanfeng's funeral, Xiang Nan returned to Dadu with the "Martial Arts" left by Zhang Sanfeng.

Three months before his death, Zhang Sanfeng already knew that his life was about to end.

Therefore, he specially compiled the essence of his lifelong martial arts into a book and passed it on to future generations.

This is not only a summary of his lifelong martial arts, but also his deduction of a higher level of martial arts.

Zhang Sanfeng is positioned in the book as "the great master who inherited the past and opened up the future" and "an extraordinary figure in the history of martial arts." On his own, he can elevate the Wudang Sect to a sect on par with the Shaolin Temple.

The martial arts of the Wudang Sect is also said to "reflect future generations and shine through the ages." Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sword are extremely advanced martial arts in Jin Yong's universe.

Taoist priest Chongxu in "The Swordsman", Taoist priest Yu Cha in "Xia Ke Xing", Taoist priest Ju Tan in "Blue Blood Sword", Taoist Yunyan in "The Deer and the Cauldron", Liu Chengfeng in "The Legend of the City" , Lu Feiqing, Zhao Banshan in "The Book of Swords and Enmities", etc., etc., are all descendants of the Wudang Sect, and they are all top-notch masters.

The Shaolin Temple has been inherited for nearly a thousand years, and countless eminent monks and sages have contributed countless wisdom, and they have developed martial arts such as the Seventy-Two Special Skills and the Yi Jin Jing.

Zhang Sanfeng, with his own strength, can rival all the sages of Shaolin Temple for nearly a thousand years. This kind of ability is truly remarkable. Therefore, the "Martial Classics" he wrote is naturally even more remarkable, and it can be called a peerless treasure in the world of martial arts.

Therefore, after Xiang Nan watched it, he felt that he had gained a lot and had a deeper understanding of martial arts.

It's just a pity that Jin Yong's martial arts universe is still a low-martial arts world. If it were a world of high martial arts, with Zhang Sanfeng's talent, it shouldn't be a problem to ascend in a day.