The Rise of the European Emperor

In fact, the problem of shipping livestock has long been noticed by the ancient Chinese. As early as when Zheng He went to the Western Ocean, among the treasure ships, there were ships specially designed to transport horses, called horse ships.

It is said that this kind of boat is specially modified to transport horses, but it is huge and can run horses on the deck. Its size, according to the "Three Treasures Eunuch Xiyang Ji" written by Luo Maodeng of the Ming Dynasty, is 37 feet long, 15 feet wide, and has eight masts. It belongs to a medium-sized treasure ship.

But, special meow, this medium is also a bit too big...

You must know that during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, even if one zhang was not as long as it is today, it was still 311 centimeters long, which is 311 meters. Then, 37 feet long, which is 115 meters long. 15 feet wide, which is 4665 meters wide. So long and so wide, in front of the European ships of this era, it is definitely a giant.

You know, Columbus's flagship Santa Maria, which discovered America, was only 19 meters long and 55 meters wide. Of course, Columbus had no money on his first voyage. After all, it was only sponsored by Queen Isabella I, not supported by the state, and he could only sail on a small boat. But Dagama discovered India, but it was supported by the state, but the flagship "San Gabriel" was only 257 meters long and 85 meters wide. Compared with the horse ships in the treasure ships, they have become grandchildren. Even the 500-ton battleship that Marin produced was only thirty or forty meters long. Later, the famous "Constitution" was only 622 meters long and 136 meters wide.

Therefore, the treasure ships of the Ming Empire, even if they are medium-sized ones, are especially giants at sea. The big treasure ship doesn't know what Dacheng looks like...

But unfortunately, the length-to-width ratio of this treasure ship is so amazing that it is only 246 to 1, which is more exaggerated than the 3 to 1 of the Karak sailboat. ( ) As such, the sailing speed is very slow, and it is no wonder that eight masts are used to drive it.

What is even more unfortunate is that, probably a few years ago, an eunuch had persuaded Xianzong to return to the Western Ocean, and Liu Daxia, who was praised by Confucian officials as one of the "Three Gentlemen of Hongzhi", actually put the information about Zheng He's voyage to the Western Ocean, including the treasure ship. The blueprint was on fire...

As the soul of China, Marin has 10,000 mmp in his heart to talk about. Paralyzed, if Emperor Chenghua resumed his voyage to the Western Ocean, he might collide with Portugal in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. After all, after Portugal occupied Malacca, the Ming Dynasty was at a loss and could only counterattack by not allowing Portugal to pay tribute. If Emperor Chenghua started a new round of voyages to the West, Daming would definitely have a team of treasure ships ready to go. When Malacca (Mantaka) comes to ask for help, the team of treasure ships will surely march south.

Maybe the treasure fleet will be defeated, but the Ming Dynasty is a dynasty that will not admit defeat and will definitely make a comeback. Moreover, the Ming Dynasty was good at learning foreign technologies, such as the Fran cannon, the Hongyi cannon and the arquebus, all of which were introduced by the Ming Dynasty. Then, in the middle of the battle, the Ming Dynasty may start a great voyage...

Therefore, Liu Daxia, who was praised by Confucian officials, was actually a historical sinner. Even if you don't approve of going to the West, there's no need to destroy the blueprints (speaking of hiding)... If Marin transmigrated into Emperor Chenghua, he would definitely kill Liu Daxia's whole family...

If Emperor Chenghua's voyage to the West succeeds, perhaps history will be rewritten!

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Of course, this problem is not only a problem of Liu Daxia alone, but a social problem of the Ming Dynasty at that time. (The fastest update) One is the tributary trade system, which made it impossible for the Ming Dynasty to make money from going to the West, because the Ming Dynasty wanted to save face and sent more than it took back. There is also the conservative ideological system of Confucianism. When the Manchus were all Confucian ministers, it was difficult for the Ming Dynasty to start a big voyage. In other words, the tributary system that demands face is also the work of the Confucian family.

If it is replaced by a legalist like Guan Zhong, it will definitely start a big voyage and carry out ocean trade. You know, in order to improve Qi's finances, Guan Zhong actually invented the Nulu (that is, the women's branch). Of course, the industry is really lucrative. Guan Zhong also succeeded, and then became a famous minister through the ages, known as the "First Prime Minister of China"... Therefore, with Guan Zhong's character, he will definitely do international trade...

But after Confucianism dominated the world,

As long as you have face, don't give in, you are trying to give money to the barbarians in foreign trade. For such stupid hats, the surrounding barbarians naturally rush to pay tribute. Nonsense, if you know there are idiots throwing money on the street, would you go and pick it up?

In any case, unless Confucianism, or in other words, the most pedantic line of Neo-Confucianism in Confucianism, is destroyed, the Ming Dynasty can be saved. Otherwise, even the transmigrators can't solve the problem, they can only watch Daming die, and at most delay the death.

Ironically, the most active members of the Ming Dynasty’s great voyages were the eunuchs who were condemned by the literati, while the strongest opponents were the “gentlemen” written by the literati...

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Marin didn't want to discuss the issue and was powerless to change it. Therefore, he intends to use the curve to save the country. For example, on Taiwan Island, which is about to be won, mercantilism is promoted, and scholars from the Ming Dynasty are welcome to visit and study.

Of course, Marin's mercantilist society in Taiwan was not for the study of Neo-Confucianism, but for the mind-study. You must know that Wang Yangming, the master of Xinxue, is about to rise, and will sweep the entire Ming Dynasty. Xinxue is determined to forge ahead, and it is more able to accept new things. At that time, Marin intends to have someone send an invitation letter, asking Wang Shouren to travel to Taiwan and pay for the return trip... Well, this great god must be inspired...

That's probably all Marin can do. After all, he is now a German, no longer a Chinese, and it is already the limit to be able to do this.

Moreover, Marin believed that the Ming Dynasty declined in the hands of Emperor Jiajing. It was this guy who made alchemy and begged for immortality all day, and used Yan Song's control to toss the Ming Dynasty to pieces. As wise and martial as Wang Shouren, he did nothing at all in the Jiajing Dynasty.

And if Zhengde did not die prematurely, Wang Yangming would have a chance to emerge. You must know that Wang Shouren is not a fool. After suppressing the Ning Wang Rebellion with great power, this guy figured out Zhengde's preferences and said that this time the general "Zhu Shou" was responsible for the chaos, and then Zhengde Longyan Dayue . This shows that Wang Shouren is also a flatterer, not a pedantic person. It is not difficult to get ahead when it comes to Zhengde, who is easier to coax. Moreover, Emperor Zhengde liked military affairs very much, and Wang Shouren, who had outstanding military talents, would definitely be reused. But when it comes to Jiajing, who is yin and yang, there is no way...

It is a pity that Emperor Zhengde went to the south and died when he came back. There was no chance to promote and reuse Wang Shouren. otherwise……

However, these are things that haven't happened yet. Marin decided that he wanted to participate in this matter. It would be best if Zhengde didn't die unexpectedly. If Emperor Zhengde still died early, Marin decided to send someone to assassinate Jiajing to get rid of the scourge of the Ming Dynasty and even the Chinese nation... Although this smuggler's tactics are brilliant, it is extremely useless to China... Ma Lin I hate these standard politicians who are proficient in infighting but useless to society. Therefore, it would be better for Jiajing to die...

Anyway, before he succeeded to the throne, Jiajing was just a vassal king in a small place with little power. If you want to kill him, it may be difficult for the Germans to hide their tracks. However, what if you recruit some ninja-like samurai to assassinate in Japan...

The Japanese and Chinese people look similar, so it is convenient to hide and sneak. Moreover, with the strength of the Japanese samurai and the cowardice of the local army in the south of the Ming Dynasty (Jiajing's fief was in Anlu, Hubei), it is estimated that it would not be difficult to assassinate Jiajing, who was still a vassal king. At that time, even if Jiajing was assassinated, the Ming Dynasty could only vent its anger on Japan. Because, who would have thought that a foreigner in Marin, a land of western Thailand, would kill Jiajing? Exactly, after that, Marin can also pull the Ming Dynasty to bully Japan together. After all, they don't have enough hands to hold back Japan...

Of course, this was only on the premise that Emperor Zhengde would die in 1521 and leave no heirs for Marin to do so. And this is also an explanation from Marin to his Chinese soul...