Sky Curtain: My Great Qin must have an aircraft carrier!

The more Zhao Kuangyin read the comments, the more agitated he became, and without saying a word, he added two more punches.

Zhao Guangyi fled in terror, screaming as he was beaten.

"You like micro-management, huh? If you don't have the skill, don't give orders recklessly. You can wipe out an army of 100,000 in no time. Is your brain filled with the waters of the Gaoliang River?"

"Big brother, stop hitting him! That hasn't happened yet!"

"You dare talk back?"

Zhao Kuangyin got even more excited and went up to perform a set of Taizu Changquan (a style of Chinese martial arts).

The guards immediately stepped aside, and no one dared to stop them.

Are you kidding me? This is the emperor beating his own brother; whoever goes up there is doomed.

(Just kidding, but actually, Zhao Guangyi's abilities were above average among emperors throughout history, and his civil administration was among the best of all.)

(Of course, if you're comparing him to Emperor Taizong, then disregard what I said.)

Upon seeing this sentence, everyone under the sky fell into deep thought.

Zhao Guangyi was a man of every kind, yet he was considered above average among emperors throughout history.

What kind of people were the other emperors?

Just put any pig in the palace on the throne, and as long as you don't cause any trouble, you can get a mediocre rating.

Splash!

Just as everyone was pondering, the sky suddenly transformed into an endless ocean.

The clear seawater rippled before my eyes, and sunlight pierced through the water's surface, casting dappled shadows.

The rousing music of Pirates of the Caribbean began, and the sailboat broke through the water and surged out.

The sails on the mast were billowing high, the flags fluttered in the sea breeze, and the bow of the ship smashed the sea into huge waves!

The sea was covered with a densely packed fleet of ships, their sails obscuring the sky.

The Age of Exploration: The Rise of Great Powers

"The Age of Exploration..."

Countless people murmured these words, their emotions surging with the music.

To name a seafaring era after an era—what a magnificent and awe-inspiring scene that would be!

Many people have come to know the importance of the ocean through the sky screen.

But many people know what happens, but not why it happens.

Why it's important is still a mystery to many people; they know it's important but don't have a clear concept of it.

But in any case, the moment when the huge warship broke through the waves and sailed towards the camera was truly breathtaking.

The camera then zooms out, revealing a massive blue planet in the sky.

This is?

Upon seeing the satellite map of Earth, people from all different timelines were stunned.

It's so beautiful, like a masterpiece of art.

They didn't know what it was, but its beauty touched their very hearts.

Like a child seeing a sky full of stars for the first time, unable to explain why, just feeling awe.

The great geographical discoveries of the 15th century were a key watershed moment in human history.

Before this, human civilization was fragmented, with each continent completely isolated, believing itself to be the center of the world.

In the early 16th century, funded by the Spanish royal family, Magellan led an expedition that completed the first circumnavigation of the globe, proving that the Earth is round.

Magellan's name is thus forever etched in human history.

It will be forever recorded in human history!

The weight of those words made countless ambitious people gasp for breath and ignite flames in their eyes.

It doesn't sound difficult; it's just building a ship, going out to sea, and keeping moving forward, right?

Is it possible to receive such an honor simply by being the first to do so?

Countless people were stirred up, plotting to organize a fleet and strive for eternal fame.

Unfortunately, the path to making a name for oneself in history is simply too narrow.

The so-called "lasting fame" is not as cheap as simply having one's name recorded in history books.

What is needed is a monumental achievement, a feat worthy of being praised by future generations for thousands of years.

For example, Huo Qubing's sealing of the wolf's lair, Dou Xian's inscription on Yanran Mountain, Zhuge Liang's dedication to the cause, and Ban Chao's abandonment of his pen for the sword...

Only such achievements deserve to be remembered in history.

Of course, if you're thick-skinned enough, you can learn from Sima Yi, which is another way to make a name for yourself in history.

In short, this road is too difficult.

It requires not only extraordinary ability, but also the right timing, fate, and luck!

Now, whoever is the first to do it will be remembered in history!

It's just a round-the-world voyage. Just build a big ship, bring enough food, find the right direction and sail forward, isn't that all?

The rousing music on the sky gradually subsided, and a deep, resonant voice rose up.

The great geographical discoveries broke down the barriers between continents for the first time, connecting isolated civilizations and thus ushering in an era of global competition.

In the process of human modernization, nine major world powers have successively emerged on the historical stage.

Their rise and fall have left behind valuable experiences and lessons that continue to inspire those who come after them.

Upon hearing this, the emperors all held their breath.

Although I don't quite understand it, I can still feel the weight of it.

The story that Tianmu will tell is how a nation grows from weakness to strength, and why it declines from its peak.

For any emperor who desires an everlasting empire and a dynasty that lasts for ten thousand generations, it is something far more precious than military strategy, tactics, and political maneuvering!

As history entered the Ming Dynasty, European countries were swept up in a frenzy of geographical discoveries.

Countries assembled fleets to search for new trade routes and, in the process, discovered many previously undocumented regions.

Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama rounded the Cape of Good Hope, the southernmost point of Africa, and found a sea route to India.

Christopher Columbus, a Genoese man sponsored by Spain, crossed the Atlantic Ocean and arrived in the New World of America.

Magellan spent three years proving that the Earth is round.

In this momentous era, two small countries were the first to seize the opportunity.

They rose to power one after another, their spheres of influence spanning four continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and they held hegemony for over a century.

The territories of Spain and Portugal are marked on the sky.

Compared to the vast territory of China, these two countries were pitifully small, even smaller than a prefecture or county.

Yet these two tiny countries have successively dominated the world, their influence spreading throughout the globe.

Ying Zheng searched on the map for a long time before finally spotting a familiar shape in a corner.

"The world is indeed more vast than imagined."

Ying Zheng knew there were other places, but he never imagined they would be this large.

No wonder later generations say that the first person to circumnavigate the globe will be remembered in history.

Such a vast land is simply unimaginable to measure.

But doubts also arose.

How can two tiny countries control such a vast territory?

Ying Zheng was well aware of the difficulty of ruling; different cultures and different ethnic groups were simply incompatible.

Even within the small territory of the Qin Dynasty, the internal situation was already in complete chaos.

Despite years of efforts to standardize writing and cart tracks, the people of the former six states still outwardly complied but inwardly defied the directives.

Despite sharing a common language, a unified script, and similar ethnicities, governance remains incredibly difficult.

How did those two tiny countries manage to extend their influence across four continents?

We can't expect all the barbarians from other continents to be born with a servile appearance, bowing down and worshipping as soon as they see us, can we?

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Zhu Di looked at the map, and excitement gradually appeared in his eyes.

"Sanbao, you've traveled to so many places during your voyages to the West. Show me where you've been.

Upon hearing the sound, Zheng He stepped forward and began to carefully examine the map.

Having sailed to the Western Ocean multiple times, he was no stranger to the terrain, but the level of detail on the map in the sky far surpassed any he had ever seen.

After carefully observing the surroundings, Zheng He pointed to the South Asian continent, a hint of embarrassment on his face.

"Your Majesty, I once led a treasure fleet to this place, which the locals call India."

"I always thought that place was just a spice-producing area; I never imagined it was so vast."

"indeed."

As Zhu Di looked at the location of India, his desire for it grew ever stronger.

This location is absolutely perfect, wedged right into the middle of the ocean.

Whether heading east to the Ming Dynasty or west to Europe, it is an excellent transit point.

"Sanbao, do you think we can take over India?"

"I don't think the land route is too far... If we take this place, wouldn't that save us a lot of trouble?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng He dared not answer and could only remain silent.

Zhu Gaochi's lips twitched, inwardly cursing his father for being addicted to war and losing his mind.

The north had only been quiet for two years, and now they're already going to stir things up at sea again?

Have the sweet potatoes been found? How much of the terraced fields have been reclaimed? Have the soldiers on the front lines received their full pay?

Zhu Di didn't care about these problems; he left them all on Zhu Gaochi's shoulders.

Moreover, ruling a country is by no means a simple matter.

The situation in Jiaozhi (Vietnam) is still not fully resolved. If we were to consider the size of India, even filling up the entire Ming Dynasty wouldn't be enough.

Zhu Gaochi naturally wouldn't discourage Zhu Di, but he was simply curious.

How exactly did that guy, Ya, manage to rule those foreign lands?

If you can learn even a little bit, it can save you a lot of trouble.