Chapter 372: Deification of the Supreme Emperor
Under Zhu Houzhao's instructions, not long after the dissolution of Parliament, King Zhu Zaixun of England announced the implementation of a maritime ban policy.
During the reign of Henry VIII, he introduced a series of incentive policies for the bourgeoisie to engage in trade activities, and also encouraged these bourgeoisie to establish many shipbuilding bases and factories.
But for fishermen along the coast, the establishment of these ports and factories will naturally have a blow to their fishing activities, forcing them to become laborers working on and off the docks.
But now, the Kingdom of England naturally changed its policy.
"The king has decreed that all ports will be converted into fishing ports. Fishermen along the coast can go out to sea to fish, but no pieces of wood are allowed to go into the sea! Only London is allowed to open its ports and trade with the Ming Dynasty is limited!"
Roger conveyed Zhu Zaixun's latest maritime ban policy to the Privy Council, and the Privy Council conveyed the decree to all counties.
The prefectural censors immediately implemented Zhu Zaixuan's instructions and began to demolish these docks and factories. Not only that, but the ports were also converted into fishing ports, using both carrot and stick methods of subsidies and bans on trade to turn coastal people into fishermen again.
Bang bang bang!
The mast of one of England's largest merchant ships was also cut down.
At the same time, the English royal family also completely banned collusion with English pirates who carried out overseas plunder, declared these illegal pirates, ordered the royal navy to exterminate them, and asked the Ming navy to assist them.
England is a maritime country. Both the bourgeoisie and the treasury rely heavily on foreign trade income.
Therefore, Zhu Houzhao asked Zhu Zaixun to implement the maritime ban policy in England, which was actually going against the grain. But now that he had strong military strength and the entire Ming Dynasty as his backer, Zhu Houzhao still insisted on turning England into a farming civilization.
In Zhu Houzhao's view, it is not impossible for England to become a civilized farming country.
For example, Japan and England are very similar. They are both island countries. Why did Japan always remain closed to the outside world before the Meiji Restoration, but England could not?
Zhu Houzhao naturally knew that if he wanted to turn England into a farming society, he would naturally have to hinder England's productivity level, and this would mean forcibly reducing England's gross national product.
However, Zhu Houzhao also thought of a solution, which is to reduce the total population and increase the average personal income. How to reduce it? First, we must never show mercy to the reactionary bourgeoisie. If we can kill two, we will not kill one. Secondly, we can implement strict Birth control policy.
"The main problem is to ensure the food and clothing problem of the majority of the people at the bottom during this process. As long as we can solve the food and clothing problem of the people, we don't have to worry that the sea ban will lead to the resistance of these bourgeoisie. Remember, the capitalists themselves are cowardly Yes, it’s a paper tiger!”
Zhu Houzhao said this at the Privy Council meeting, and at the same time gave instructions: "Therefore, I decided to create a 'Sweet Potato Prosperity' in England! What is a Sweet Potato Prosperity? As the name suggests, it relies on sweet potatoes to solve the food problems of the people."
According to the original history, sweet potatoes were brought back to Spain from the Americas by Columbus after 1492 AD, and then spread to Asia via Africa. In this era, sweet potatoes were first introduced to the Ming Dynasty, and Spain and Portugal were destroyed by the Ming Dynasty. , therefore, England is not yet familiar with sweet potatoes.
Zhu Houzhao also took advantage of this to prepare to promote sweet potatoes in England to promote the development of agriculture in England. Not only sweet potatoes, but also potatoes that were supposed to be introduced to Britain after 1586, Zhu Houzhao also planned to promote in England.
In Zhu Houzhao's view, relying on sweet potatoes and potatoes can create a prosperous age of Kangxi and Qianlong in the East, and the same can be done in England.
"I have already ordered Zhu Zaijun from Spain to transport 200,000 stones of sweet potatoes and potatoes! Therefore, by then, the whole of England will not have to worry about a major crisis due to the ban on sea."
Zhu Houzhao is full of confidence in this.
Therefore, Zhu Zaixun and others also confidently promoted the policy of closing the sea and banning seas.
But because of this, the bourgeoisie also resisted fiercely.
Admiral Robert rebelled angrily and led a fleet to sneak attack on the Port of London, but was quickly sunk by the Ming warships. Even he himself was escorted into Lingchi, London.
The great pirate Drake was also captured and shot by the Ming Navy.
Snap!
The governor of Liverpool County, Sir Nordin, also shot to death a dozen English pirates engaged in plunder at sea, and even three businessmen from Scotland.
In any case, at Zhu Houzhao's request, England imposed a maritime ban policy.
As a result, the entire ruling class in England could only continue to become feudal manor lords.
This is naturally good for the Ming Dynasty, because in this way, the Ming Dynasty will become England's only trading country, and England's treasury income and people's living needs can only rely on the Ming Dynasty's trade.
However, Zhu Houzhao asked Zhu Zaixun to do this, which naturally made the neighboring countries whose trade with England was already very developed dissatisfied. Not only the neighboring countries, but also the English capitalists who could only be feudal landlords. England's agricultural development was not as good as that of the Ming Dynasty. , these landowners are naturally unwilling to carry out traditional exploitation of the land.
so.
Not long after Zhu Houzhao asked Zhu Zaixun to implement a strict sea ban policy, many rebellions continued to break out in the country.
But this is nothing. England is not the Ming Dynasty. Even if all the bourgeoisie rebels, it is impossible to resist the 20,000 officers and soldiers around Zhu Houzhao.
The logistical supplies of the 20,000 Ming troops brought by Zhu Houzhao did not have to worry about being cut off, because Ming ships kept coming and going on the route from Spain to England.
A few months ago, Zhu Houzhao had ordered the Governor of Ceuta in the Mediterranean to transport a batch of arms to England.
Therefore, the Ming army in England today is more than enough to deal with rebellions in various places.
but.
What was expected happened, because England's maritime embargo policy also harmed the interests of France and Scotland. Therefore, Scotland and France declared war on England almost at the same time and had already sent troops to England.
For England, if it wants to fight against these two countries, it is obviously impossible to win the confrontation without the help of the Ming army. Now even with the help of the Ming army, it will be difficult because there are still many bourgeoisie in the country who are rebelling.
Amid internal and external troubles, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but said to Zhu Zaixun: "Xi'er, there is no need to panic in this situation. You must still remember one sentence, all reactionaries are paper tigers. Don't forget that the majority are really silent, and they They support you. These urban workers and farmers support you. What you have to do now is to further win over them." "Please give me some advice," Zhu Zaixun said.
"Distribute all public land to farmers, and distribute all urban public rental houses to lower-class citizens. Since these bourgeoisie and feudal lords still refuse to give in, then completely defeat them. After the workers and peasants completely break with these capitalist landlords, they will They will be especially loyal to us!”
As Zhu Houzhao spoke, he asked Zhu Zaixun how to do it specifically.
Although Zhu Houzhao planned to let his son launch a large-scale agrarian revolution in England, one problem they had to face now was the military pressure from the north-south attacks of France and Sutra.
"If necessary, we can abandon important towns such as London and Liverpool. After all, businessmen in urban areas are relatively powerful and have a relatively strong base of popular support. The Scottish and French armies must only care about occupying cities! Our real support The farmers are farmers in the countryside, so we need to go to the countryside first! Turn the farmers who support us the most into elite soldiers, and then completely defeat these reactionaries at home and abroad!”
Zhu Houzhao then added: "I have thought for a long time and decided to move the entire royal family and the Privy Council to Newquay. This area is close to the sea, but the industry and commerce are not developed, but the agriculture is developed. The sea can continue to receive maritime supplies from the Ming Dynasty, and the agriculture is developed and Most of them are rural, which naturally makes it easier for us to carry out our work and further strengthen ourselves!”
"Father is right." Zhu Zaixun was obviously a master without any ideas. He would do whatever Zhu Houzhao said.
Zhu Houzhao continued: "In addition, I have ordered your second emperor brother to send troops to attack France, and I have promised him how much territory in France he will conquer and how much land will be granted to him in the future. I believe your second emperor brother is very willing to send troops. Yes, this way, France There's a fire in the backyard, let's see how long he dares to fight in your England! What's more, I ordered the Ming Navy to harass the coasts of France and Scotland at any time. After France retreats, I will help you annex Scotland and Ireland!"
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Zhu Houzhao said this, and Zhu Zaixun became excited. The depression about going to the countryside for development also disappeared. Even some nobles who still choose to support him as the king now have some expectations.
then.
Zhu Houzhao, the English royal family and the nobles who stayed with the king took the initiative to evacuate the city of London before the French and Scottish armies joined forces in London. Even the 20,000 Ming troops who could have fought also evacuated after a slight resistance. The reason was naturally to avoid dividing the troops. Holding on to too many cities caused his side to be eaten one by one by the French and Scottish armies.
"Come on!"
In the countryside of England at this time, an English feudal lord, Justice Xiao Zuo, was taken to the trial bench.
Farmers from several nearby villages were summoned, and several farmers who had a deep grudge against Xiao Zuo or who had been bullied by Xiao Zuo in the past were invited to criticize Xiao Zuo.
Xiao Zuo's crimes were exposed one by one, and then the new judge announced his execution.
Then, the local patrol censor forcibly confiscated the Xiaozuo manor and the fields it occupied, and distributed them to farmers and serfs who had little or no land ownership.
As a result, the farmers became more motivated and actively joined the army, willing to protect the royal family. After all, they wanted to protect the fruits of their victory.
The Catholic clergy, represented by Thomas and Roger, who colluded with Zhu Houzhao, Zhu Zaixun, etc., spared no effort to promote and even deify Zhu Houzhao and Zhu Zaixun for their own religious interests.
Farmers in a village in Newquay County, who had just been allocated land and were able to get a bumper harvest even though the land was poor because of planting sweet potatoes and potatoes, were listening to the monk sent by Thomas, Mainney, saying: "This is the gospel from God. God is here." Dongfanghua became Emperor Zhengde , now he has become the Supreme Emperor, and our king is also his son, the Holy Son! These delicious foods with a much higher yield than wheat are the gospel he brought, Amen, may our Zhengde Emperor last as long as the sun!"< br>
Because they had obtained land and a large amount of food, coupled with the popularization of Confucian education, these farmers believed in the words of these godfathers and monks.
What's more, Zhu Houzhao did give some poor English farmers money and gifts from time to time, so as to make more and more people believe that he was a benevolent god.
"This Supreme Emperor from the East, the once great Emperor of Zhengde in the Celestial Dynasty, not only brought us a prosperous life, he also freed us from the troubles of disease, drove away evil for us, and gave us longevity!" < br>
Due to the expansion of global trade, various new epidemics began to appear in England, like other parts of Europe. The latest vaccine technology and medical technology such as penicillin brought by Zhu Houzhao made these people in England even more convinced that Zhu Houzhao was really a god, and that his son That is to say, King Zhu Zaixun of England is indeed the son of God.
In the countryside of Newquay, Zhu Houzhao did not feel the unique tranquility of the countryside. Every day, English people from all counties came to worship him.
But Zhu Houzhao would only meet a small number of people, and he would do so by drawing lots.
However, when Zhu Houzhao met these representatives, he would give them some antibiotics, but in name they were regarded as holy medicine.
Because of the miraculous antibacterial efficacy, more and more people in England believe that Zhu Houzhao is a god.
Because of Zhu Houzhao, Zhu Zaixun's prestige also began to gradually increase, and the people at the bottom of England began to completely believe that Zhu Zaixun was the only holy son who legitimately ruled them.
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At this time, in the cities occupied by the French and Scottish armies and other English domestic rebels, ordinary English people were not happy because they were ruled by the bourgeoisie or foreign troops. Instead, they missed Zhu Houzhao and their king Zhu Zaixun. .
Under the propaganda of the Catholic Church, and Zhu Houzhao also asked them to promote the theory of sacred capital, the urban people in England began to look forward to it because the land was re-occupied, the fishing ports were re-occupied, and their labor and personal freedom were re-deprived. Zhu Houzhao came to save them.
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In less than half a year, Zhu Zaixun's royal army expanded to 100,000, and most of them were farmers who were extremely loyal to him.
A year later, when the French army suddenly withdrew half of its troops, Zhu Zaixun launched a counterattack with his army, which had expanded to 150,000.
Because the strong capital power of the Ming Dynasty and the British bourgeoisie itself were not strong enough, and Zhu Houzhao and Zhu Zaixu united the church, farmers, and urban bottom citizens, not to mention the aggressive nature of Scotland and France, it took only half a year. , the encirclement and suppression of England by these two countries collapsed, and the English rebels were also suppressed.
Zhu Houzhao and Zhu Zaixun returned to London again.
Zhu Zaixun also officially issued an edict. From then on, businessmen were relegated to humble status, and only farmers, monks, Confucian scholars, and workers were allowed to participate in the imperial examinations, in order to further strengthen the hierarchy of scholars, peasants, industry, and commerce and the purpose of focusing on agriculture and suppressing business.
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