Chapter 306 Entering Another World

Youzhou City.

The imperial palace, in the back garden.

The garden was filled with the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers, and Zhao Xin was telling Zhao Zhe some key points of governing the country that Zhao Zhe must remember after he left.

“After I leave, you may no longer be able to get any good advice from me on how to govern the country.”

“Actually… governing a country is very simple.”

“There are only two.”

“First, it’s military, and second, it’s economic.”

“Military affairs all depend on who is in control of the army. Ask yourself, can you really control this army?”

“Do they all listen to you? Do you have people in the army who are loyal to you?”

“And the economy is about looking at the flow of wealth throughout the country.”

“And… we need to adjust this flow at the appropriate time.”

“It’s best to have control over your wealth in your own hands.”

“Rather than being controlled by a very small number of officials or wealthy businessmen.”

“And it would be best if you were the richest person yourself.”

After hearing what Zhao Xin said, Zhao Zhe also asked, “Dad is really going to Southeast Asia?”

Zhao Xin also said: “One day, I will grow old, and you will be crowned emperor. It is just a matter of time.”

“Although your brothers may not live as well as you, they have also enjoyed the feeling of dominating a place early on.”

“You are already over thirty. If I don’t leave now, do I have to wait until you are forty or fifty, or even sixty or seventy, before passing the throne to you?”

“After I leave, you will be the official of the Song Dynasty.”

“I just hope that in the future we won’t repeat the mistakes of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and that person, King Wuling of Zhao.”

“Speaking of which… King Wuling of Zhao was also an incredible monarch. If it weren’t for his Hu clothing and horse riding, I believe the Han people’s custom of riding horses would have to be delayed for dozens or even hundreds of years.”

Of course, Zhao Zhe also heard the story of King Wuling of Zhao.

Therefore, he said, “I think it’s better not to do it. It’s fine for me to be the crown prince. Daddy, you don’t have to give up the throne to me.”

Zhao Xin also put his arm around the other person’s shoulders and said, “You said it yourself. You are indeed Daddy’s great son!”

“Actually…I don’t want to be your dad either.”

Zhao Zhe; “…”

Zhao Xin explained: “It’s mainly because it’s so far away. Without the human and material support from the Central Plains, it would be absolutely impossible.”

“And if I really go out as a commoner, many things will be difficult to handle.”

“Even more, if I conquer a piece of land in the future, will it belong to the Song Dynasty?”

“What can we do to make it belong to the Song Dynasty?”

“It would be best if the locals could recognize that they are also members of the Song Dynasty?”

“These are issues that must be considered.”

“Anyway… after I leave, you will act as the crown prince and handle official affairs.”

“I, your father, will not trouble you if I can avoid doing so.”

Zhao Zhe also hurriedly said in panic: “Dad, we are father and son, why would there be any trouble?”

……

After talking to the prince, next…

Zhao Xin went to talk to the queen again.

“The road ahead is long, you’d better not go.”

Chen Yuanyuan also asked: “Governor, you are not coming back?”

Zhao Xin said, “It’s not that I won’t come back at all, but, indeed, I won’t come back if I can avoid it.”

Chen Yuanyuan also said: “Then… won’t we be able to see each other in the future?”

Zhao Xin: “I asked someone to draw a portrait of me. If you miss me, take it out and look at it.”

Chen Yuanyuan: “Do I have to go?”

Zhao Xin said, “I don’t want to miss this opportunity. This will affect the interests of the Han people for thousands of years to come. There is an opportunity right in front of me, and I don’t want future generations to sigh why we didn’t do it when the Song Dynasty was so strong. By then… I will ask you to give you a lot of gold and silver jewelry, as well as spices.”

Chen Yuanyuan was speechless.

I’m too lazy to talk about him.

I talked to the other four concubines and they all got used to it.

The government is just like this kind of people, what can you do?

After everything was settled, Zhao Xin headed directly south.

Then go to Quanzhou.

Recruit children from poor families in the southeast.

can only say……

The situation this time is more complicated.

Zhao Xin needs them to settle down in the local area, so not many people may be willing to join.

of course!

After all, the title of the Song Dynasty official is there.

There are still a lot of people coming here.

only……

Perhaps only one in ten can survive.

After a wide range of screening by Zhao Xin, finally…

We managed to gather three thousand people, which was still two thousand short of the expected five thousand.

but……

That’s enough!

Quality is more important than quantity.

Three thousand people were directly paid the previous year’s salary, a total of 150,000 strings of cash. Next, they were trained, taught combat skills, and indoctrinated with ideas.

Li Yuanjun’s side…

Some veterans also came along.

It’s not easy for him to follow him to conquer the world again when he’s already in his sixties or seventies.

But it can also be seen that they have already gotten away from vulgar tastes.

Zhao Xin left all the daily training to them.

of course!

Zhao Xin himself was not idle either.

He has to coordinate all kinds of supplies.

Due to the reduction of two thousand people, the number of warships was later reduced to thirty.

In addition, two more steam sailing warships were added.

it means……

It can be powered by either steam or sail.

When the journey is not in a hurry, sails are used. When encountering enemies or when traveling in a hurry, steam is used.

The next year was the autumn of the 23rd year of the Li Yuan Dynasty.

Two steam sailing warships arrived at Quanzhou Port.

Zhao Xin went up and inspected the goods.

And I also used them to take a trip to Ryukyu.

The people living along the coast of Ryukyu were all shocked when they saw this.

Zhao Xin went ashore and met Huang Tingjian.

Huang Tingjian naturally did not expect that Zhao Xin would appear here.

“Official! Why are you here?”

The other party was so surprised that he couldn’t close his mouth.

Zhao Xin looked at the abundant harvest and replied, “All this is thanks to you, my Lord!”

However, from the other party’s surprised look, Zhao Xin also discovered a problem.

That is……

Ryukyu is still too isolated from the outside world.

In order to better control this overseas land, Zhao Xin felt that it would be necessary to set up a ship or flight that frequently travels here in the future.

Only in this way can this place better hear the voice of the court.

Say something.

With the level of technology in ancient times, it was still a bit difficult to rule such a large area.

After inspecting Ryukyu, he found that the population of Ryukyu was still relatively prosperous at that time.

After all, there are at least 200,000 to 300,000 people living here at this time.

Just take a look!
Although Ryukyu has been developed, its business is still a little behind that of the Central Plains.

Of course! Compared with some poor people in the Central Plains, the local people should be said to be pretty good.

There are still many people like these who work as tenant farmers for others in the Central Plains.

And the people here all have their own land, which can be said to be much better than those tenant farmers.

Just take a look.

Soon afterwards, Zhao Xin returned to Quanzhou.

can only say……

It’s great to have this steam sailing warship, as we can completely ignore the monsoons and ocean currents.

Autumn and winter.

Next…

In places like Quanzhou and Fuzhou, Zhao Xin could also see that many ships were taking advantage of the monsoon weather to carry goods out to sea.

It’s a pity that it’s not the right time this year, otherwise Zhao Xin would have to follow them south.

The people around Zhao Xin at this time included Cai Jing, the old men of the Li Yuan Army, three thousand navy soldiers and military doctors, plus several sailors who had been to Srivijaya and mastered the local language and were recruited at a high price, as well as a dozen people from the Academy of Sciences who were ready to go south for scientific research and provide navigation technical support.

These are all the people he currently has on hand.

……

The twenty-fourth year of the Li Yuan Dynasty.

winter.

After two years of preparation, Zhao Xin finally had his first long voyage.

There were a total of thirty-two warships and more than three thousand people.

The fleet picked a suitable day and set sail soon.

Because of the favorable wind, the fleet took only more than ten days to pass through Guangzhou and then Jiaozhi.

He stayed in Jiaozhi for a few days and met Zhao Hong.

Zhao Hong, including his queen, concubines, sons, and daughters, especially his sons and daughters, all looked at Zhao Xin with their eyes wide open.

“You’re not calling me Grandfather yet?”

can only say……

They seemed to be very surprised and amazed at Zhao Xin, the great grandfather who suddenly appeared.

As for the ministers in Jiaozhi…

How could they have imagined that this handsome man was actually the famous official of the Song Dynasty.

This can be said to be a once-in-a-millennium event.

“Dad, are you going to…”

Zhao Xin also replied: “He will personally lead the army southwards.”

Zhao Hong: “…If anyone dares to disobey your will, why don’t you just hand it over to me, instead of doing it yourself?”

Zhao Xin also replied: “You should just live a good life.”

Zhao Hong asked again: “Dad, who are you going to attack?”

Zhao Xin said, “Srifoqi.”

Zhao Hong naturally knew, “Is it the Srivijaya that controls the southern strait?”

Zhao Xin: “That’s right.”

Zhao Hong: “How did this Sanfoqi offend you, Daddy?”

Zhao Xin said, “This is too long to explain, so I won’t explain it.”

Zhao Hong said again: “Dad, if you come out like this, what will happen to the queen and the others?”

Zhao Xin said, “It’s okay, they are used to it. I can only say… seeing that you have started a family and established a career, Daddy is also relieved. If you have the chance, go back and see your mother.”

……

Talked something to Zhao Hong.

I also learned about the current situation in Jiaozhi and provided some suggestions to the other party.

Then…

Zhao Xin had no choice but to set sail again.

It took about ten days to quickly pass through Champa and then directly reach the southernmost tip of Vietnam.

At this time, the southernmost tip of Vietnam belonged to Zhenla.

When Zhao Xin learned that the other party’s capital was Angkor, the Angkor Dynasty popped up in his mind involuntarily.

Modern people are actually like this. They may not be proficient in everything, but they definitely know a lot.

After the officials along the coast saw Zhao Xin’s boat, they also sent out boats to inspect it.

Of course Zhao Xin can’t indulge the other party, but… it’s not good to start a war with the other party. After all, they have more important things to do now.

Therefore, we also had some friendly exchanges with each other.

Directly state your identity.

The other party was a little dumbfounded.

no……

Could this person be pretending?
you tell me……

Are you the emperor of Song Dynasty?
Is it so easy to see the emperor of the Song Dynasty?

but……

It was obvious at first glance that these people were from the Song Dynasty.

He reported it immediately and then provided Zhao Xin and his group with delicious food and drinks.

of course!

Zhao Xin didn’t have time to exchange pleasantries with them.

Even though the other party wanted to keep him, Zhao Xin did not wait for the king of Zhenla to learn the news and make any reaction before he continued to sail southwest and then headed south.

at this time……

According to the information Zhao Xin obtained along the way by asking some local people, this area was already within the sphere of influence of Srivijaya.

only……

At this time, it was still at least twenty days’ journey from the capital of Srivijaya.

As the fleet sailed along the coast, Zhao Xin was also paying attention to the situation in the Southeast Asian countries.

how to say.

Anyway, it feels quite messy.

and……

There are so many uncivilized people at a glance.

Everyone was naked, both men and women. Fortunately, he had seen what Africa was like, and Southeast Asia at this moment was probably like Africa.

of course!

It doesn’t mean that the other party lags behind in everything.

For example, some of the Buddhist temples that have been built feel very high-end.

only……

To be honest, after seeing the high-end style they built, Zhao Xin didn’t really like it.

After looking at the style of this entire area.

Zhao Xin just wants to say…

It might be a bit difficult to transform it into something that the Han people can accept.

This is mainly the style of this entire area, almost all of them are like this.

Really, it is no exaggeration to say that it is a wild place.

even……

Zhao Xin seemed to see some Indian shadows in the movie.

of course!

It makes sense when you think about it, after all…

This place is so close to India, so of course it will be influenced by Indian culture.

Or……

People who live in this area have this style.

Zhao Xin’s goal is to occupy this place and then immigrate.

Now seeing this scene, I can only say…

If we want to change the style of this area, there is still a long way to go.

And it feels like after going south from Jiaozhi, the style of painting enters a completely different world.

In addition…

Since there are countries like Champa and Chenla along the way, how should I put it, anyway, there is a feeling that it is not very safe.

Should we defeat Champa and Chenla first?

(End of this chapter)