The Ming Dynasty: Zhu Biao's daughter ran away from her arranged marriage, terrifying Zhu Di.

"His Majesty doesn't seem worried about the princess raising an army after she returns."

Yao Guangxiao saw through Zhu Di's thoughts at a glance.

Zhu Di waved his hand dismissively.

"The eldest son has been a fairly competent crown prince."

"It's a pity, it's just too young!"

Zhu Di returned to the dragon throne.

He smugly picked up a teapot and took a sip.

"The Ming Dynasty of today is by no means the decrepit and ancient celestial empire that Shen Kan described."

"Wings spread wide, flourishing for thousands of miles."

"Even if Nanping learns all this, how much of a stir can he cause when he returns to the Ming Dynasty?"

Speaking of it.

Yao Guangxiao and Zhu Di both looked at the huge nautical chart presented by Zheng He.

Ultimately, it all comes down to people.

"Only if there are people."

"What Shen Kan taught Nanping was truly useful."

"But now, the barbarians from all directions..."

"However, only the King of Joseon, the King of Japan, and the King of Annam might have the potential to be competent for this position."

"Let alone the fact that they don't have the guts right now."

Even if they had the guts.

"Why should they be dictated to by such a young girl as Nanping?"

Zhu Di may not have understood industrialization or colonization.

But he knew all too well the seemingly submissive neighbors surrounding the Ming Dynasty.

The reason for being respectful.

It was never because they were born to revere the king or admire the Celestial Empire.

It's purely out of fear of death.

They have the guts to secretly submit a document to Jianwen.

But if we ask them to send troops to help Nanping go overseas to colonize, develop industry, and counterattack the Ming Dynasty.

Even if the barbarian king's mind is fried.

The officials below would absolutely not allow them to do that.

At most, they were just imitating Yi Seong-gye back then.

Let's return to Weihua Island once again.

"No matter how cunning he is, he can't escape my grasp!"

Zhu Di let out a sigh.

The voice just fell.

As if they had some kind of psychological connection with Zhu Di, Nanping also asked a similar question.

"Immortal, if I were to raise an army..."

"Where should we base our foundation?"

"Should we stay within the territory of the Ming Dynasty, or should we seek refuge with a foreign land?"

Although she was born a woman.

But Nanping, who was obsessed with revenge, had long been familiar with the local customs and culture around the Ming Dynasty.

In her eyes.

The most suitable place is actually the three islands of Japan.

There are enough soldiers.

They also had similar grain production.

The key is.

The title of King Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was bestowed upon her by her brother, the Jianwen Emperor.

Legend has it that the python robe and jade belt bestowed by Emperor Jianwen were sent to the Japanese islands.

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu then put it on.

I wore it for three or four months straight, and I couldn't bear to take it off even when I slept.

"Near the Ming Dynasty?"

"Are you crazy?"

Shen Kan almost burst out laughing upon hearing this.

At this moment, Shen Kan was completely immersed in the role.

Imagine you're trying to woo a girl who's obsessed with Paradox Interactive games.

Who is your fourth uncle?

"Even if you gave the neighboring barbarian kingdoms a thousand lives, they wouldn't dare rebel against your fourth uncle!"

Upon hearing this, Nanping panicked instantly.

"What should I do?"

Shen Kan thought for a moment.

Then he looked up at the world map that the landlord had posted on the living room wall.

"Of course, this is it!"

The words fell.

Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao both looked in the direction Shen Kan was pointing.

I only glanced at it.

Zhu Di then realized that it was a map.

Although it was small, his intuition told him so.

This map is more accurate than all the maps and nautical charts of the entire Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Di, who spent half his life on the battlefield.

They understand the importance of accurate maps better than anyone else.

Just this one picture.

That's equivalent to a thousand troops.

"Where is this?"

Although he recognized it as a map, Yao Guangxiao's focus was completely opposite to Zhu Di's.

What he cares about more is...

Why on the nautical charts of the Ming Dynasty?

There is no record of this place at all.

As seen on the map, this place is located due east of the Ming Dynasty, facing it across the sea.

The key is.

This place is just as vast as the Ming Dynasty!

Meanwhile, Shen Kan on the sky began to introduce the local customs and culture to Nanping.

"This place is called America."

"Back in the Ming Dynasty, it should have belonged to the Inca Empire."

Nanping was taken aback at first.

His mind raced for a moment, then he exclaimed in shock, "The Yin family?"

"Could it be the country of Jizi?"

In the past, King Wu attacked King Zhou, destroyed Chaoge, and destroyed the Yin Shang dynasty.

Ji Zi, the uncle of King Zhou of Zhou, longed for his homeland and vowed never to set foot on Zhou territory.

He led his troops to recruit craftsmen and sailed out to sea in Jiaozhou Bay.

Looking at Nanping's serious expression.

Shen Kan was speechless for a moment.

That's it.

Let's just consider it the country of Jizi.

"That's not important."

"Do you know what really matters?"

"Please enlighten me, Immortal Master!"

Nanping bowed to Shen Kan again.

Shen Kan quickly waved his hand: "The key point is, there are millions of people living here!"

"And it's rich in natural resources!"

"There is a crop called potato, which can yield a thousand catties per mu!"

"There is another crop called corn, which is not picky about soil; it can be cultivated in any mountain gap or lodging, and can yield a thousand catties per mu!"

Hearing about these two crops.

Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao's eyes immediately turned red.

If this item were brought to the Ming Dynasty...

Wouldn't the strength of the Ming Dynasty double in the meantime?

not to mention.

At present, the Ming Dynasty is preparing to implement industrialization reforms.

When there's a severe food shortage!

"Such a thing actually exists in this world?!"

After hearing about corn and potatoes.

Nanping's eyes looked like he wanted to devour a basket of corn right away.

But Shen Kan still smiled wryly and said, "Let me finish speaking first."

"Most importantly."

"There are no large livestock such as donkeys, horses, or cattle on this continent."

"Do you know what that means?"

Nanping frowned and muttered under his breath, "No donkeys, horses, or oxen."

"How will they cultivate the land?! How will they transport military supplies?! How...?"

Before he could finish speaking...

Nanping suddenly realized what kind of country this was.

There are no donkeys or horses.

Then they would be unable to transmit messages quickly.

This would greatly reduce the imperial court's control over the prefectures and counties.

There are no oxen for plowing.

Then they would not be able to practice farming and weaving like the Ming Dynasty.

Instead, it remained in a state before the Spring and Autumn Period, where thousands of people worked together.

In short.

This is a very rich and populous place.

But it is also a vast empire that is quite easy to conquer!

"May Heaven bless the Ming Dynasty!"

"May Heaven bless the Ming Dynasty!"

Nanping was so shocked that his hair stood on end.

But this scene...

To Zhu Di, it was terrifying.

He was well aware of what the absence of warhorses meant for a nation.

Before those heaven-defying machines that Shen Kan mentioned were born.

Cavalry is the ultimate killing weapon.

As the saying goes.

A hundred riders could surround them, enough to encircle ten thousand people.

A thousand cavalrymen spread out, filling a hundred miles.

This means that a hundred cavalrymen, spread out like sheepdogs, can control tens of thousands of infantrymen like sheep.

A thousand cavalrymen can control an area within a radius of a hundred miles.

The Mongol Golden Family relied on this tactic back then.

They pushed all the way to the banks of the Rhine.

And to conquer the Yin family, a nation without warhorses.

At most, a thousand cavalrymen would be enough!

A thousand riders!

For those remnants of the Jingnan Rebellion...

It's definitely not an impossible number!

The thought flashed through my mind.

Zhu Di immediately sensed something was wrong.

"quick!"

"Summon Zheng He to the palace immediately!"