Take the warehouse back to the end of the Ming Dynasty

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Zhao Wen took out a huge piece of rice paper and spread it on the table. Later, Zhao Wen took out a map of the world and spread it on the floor of the imperial study.

The world map that Zhao Wen took out was drawn by Zhao Wen a long time ago. Although some places are not very accurate, in this era, it is almost impossible to find anything that can surpass this map.

Zhao Wen took off his shoes and walked quietly on the map. His eyes kept looking at the Savile Empire, the Mughal Empire and the Ottoman Empire.

The power of these three empires is still not under the eyes of Zhao Wen. If these empires were around the Central Plains, they would have been taken by Zhao Wen a long time ago.

After watching for about ten minutes, Zhao Wen returned to the table.

"Resupply is a very serious problem if you walk on the ground.

The supply line is long, not because I am afraid that someone will have wrong thoughts about the supply line, but if the supply line is too long, a lot of supplies will be wasted on the road.

Although I have a lot of supplies now, it's really not worthwhile to waste them like this.

Those countries in the west must be cleaned up, but the time is not ripe now.

After gaining a foothold in the Middle East, the speed can be faster under the attack from both sides. "

Zhao Wen thought about it and wrote these contents on the rice paper again and again.

It was already very dark, and a white belly appeared in the eastern sky.

Zhao Wen put away all the things he had just made, and then returned to the bedroom.

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At three poles in the sun, Zhao Wen got up.

There was no court meeting today, so Zhao Wen slept a little longer.

After washing up and having breakfast, Zhao Wen walked out of the palace with Chen Donglai.

After walking out of the palace, Zhao Wen went straight to the Military Academy.

Zhao Wen went to the Military Academy just for the things he thought about yesterday.

Although there is no large-scale use of troops now, troops are still being used in the southwest, so the military academy is still relatively busy.

After arriving at the Military Academy, Zhao Wen went straight to Qi Qingtian's classroom.

When Zhao Wen entered the military academy, the news that Zhao Wen came to the military academy had already spread throughout the military academy.

As soon as Zhao Wen arrived at the door of Qi Qingtian's class, Qi Qingtian rushed out to greet him.

"Your Majesty came here but failed to meet him far away, so please make amends!" Qi Qingtian hurriedly saluted Zhao Wen.

Zhao Wen waved his hand and said, "Get up, I'm here today to discuss something with you!"

As Zhao Wen said, he walked into Qi Qingtian's classroom.

Zhao Wen sat in Qi Qingtian's classroom, and Qi Qingtian stood in front of Zhao Wen.

"Your Majesty, I don't know what's going on!" Qi Qingtian asked.

"That's right, look at this!"

As Zhao Wen spoke, he took out a reduced version of the world map from his arms. This world map was also drawn by Zhao Wen a long time ago.

Zhao Wen spread the map on the table, and Qi Qingtian looked at Zhao Wen because he didn't understand. "Your Majesty, I don't know what this is for?"

Zhao Wen pointed to the map on the table and said, "You must know this map, it's a world map.

This is our place, here is the Savile Empire and the Ottoman Empire.

The place where these two empires are located can be called the Middle East.

The products here are very rich. Under the ground in the Middle East, there is a lot of oil.

You must already know the use of oil..."

Zhao Wen seriously explained these things to Qi Qingtian.

Qi Qingtian stood in front of the map with a serious face.

After Zhao Wen finished speaking, Qi Qingtian thought about it.

Seven or eight minutes later, Qi Qingtian asked, "Your Majesty, do you want to take this place down?"

"Yes, that's what I mean. I want to take these places down." Zhao Wen's eyes were full of fire.

"Your Majesty, I don't understand something. We have a lot of oil here, why do we go so far away to get oil?

Moreover, this Ottoman Empire is too far away from us. Who knows where it is, and what should we do if it is some kind of wild land? "

Qi Qingtian looked at Zhao Wen solemnly. To him, these places are just some wild lands. Where is the Central Plains?

Even if you get the oil, there is no need to go so far to get it done.

Anyway, it's a bit unrealistic!

Zhao Wen saw Qi Qingtian's expression in his eyes, without thinking, Zhao Wen had already guessed what Qi Qingtian was thinking.

"I know what you're thinking, maybe in your opinion, these places are just wild places.

You are right, our country does have oil, but our country's oil is really too little.

In the future, if the industry is more developed, the oil extracted by our country will not be enough at all.

The Middle East is rich in oil reserves.

Let me put it this way, if you just dig a hole in the ground, you will get a lot of oil. "

Zhao Wen didn't show any impatience, and explained to Qi Qingtian earnestly.

Zhao Wen could also understand why Qi Qingtian thought this way.

"Your Majesty, is this oil really so important? How does Your Majesty know that there will be a lot of oil here in the Middle East?!" Qi Qingtian still hesitated.

"How do I know? Of course I have a reason to really know. If I say there is here, there is here!"

Zhao Wen's words instantly made Qi Qingtian understand.

Qi Qingtian thought of Zhao Wen's background all of a sudden, and in an instant, Qi Qingtian didn't doubt Zhao Wen on this matter.

"But Your Majesty, Southwest is still using troops. If there is a war on two fronts, I'm afraid there will be a lot of logistical pressure!" Qi Qingtian looked embarrassed.

"I know, I don't plan to fight on two fronts. After Zhao Daniu and the others take Annan completely, I plan to transfer them back.

The naval forces in my hands are already very strong, and the ironclad ships have also begun to be built. Even if the ironclad ships will not be built well for a while, I will be invincible on the sea by relying on those traditional warships.

Therefore, I plan to send the soldiers and horses to the Savile Empire by sea.As for logistics and supplies, I have my own way, and it doesn't cost money! "

Zhao Wen tapped on the table with a confident expression on his face.

Qi Qingtian was even more puzzled. It was unknown how far it was from here to that Savile Empire. How could it be possible for supplies to cost nothing?

"I don't know what His Majesty's solution is?" Qi Qingtian asked with a puzzled expression.

"Of course I have a way, but the time has not come yet, so I can't say it yet.

I came here today for this matter. After I leave, you bring these people from the Senate to discuss this matter! "

Zhao Wen stood up as he spoke, and walked outside.

Qi Qingtian hurriedly followed behind Zhao Wen and sent Zhao Wen out of the military academy.

Walking out of the Military Academy, Zhao Wen walked towards the Yamen of the Ministry of Commerce.

The Ministry of Commerce is in charge of all commercial affairs in the world. After Zhao Wen established the Ministry of Commerce, all businessmen in the world must register.

Therefore, the Ministry of Commerce has a list of merchants from all over the world.

Zhao Wen's method of not spending money is very simple, that is to mobilize merchants.

Back then, Zheng Yiguan relied on merchants to transport rubber and other materials back from the Americas. This time, Zhao Wen wanted to let these merchants play their remaining roles.

Businessmen are profit-seeking, as long as they are profitable, they dare to touch it even if it is a mountain of swords and a sea of ​​fire.

At that time, if they really win the Savile Empire and the Ottoman Empire, these businessmen will definitely be more excited than Zhao Wen.

In fact, Zhao Wen also thought of a way, which is to issue war bonds.

However, this method is too risky, and Zhao Wen dare not take it lightly.

War bonds are debt securities issued by governments to finance military spending in times of war.

If the method of war bonds is adopted, Zhao Wen may take the Savile Empire and the Ottoman Empire without spending a penny.

However, after the war is won, those who have bought war bonds will be very valuable in their hands.

It may be nothing once or twice, but I am afraid that after the people have tasted this sweetness, they will become uncontrollable and fanatical about war bonds.Engulfed in war fanaticism.

Zhao Wen didn't want all the people in the world to become warmongers with fire in their eyes. After all, this would do great harm to the entire country.

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Chapter 921 Let the Merchant Deliver Supplies

If war bonds are issued, Zhao Wen may not spend a penny.But the risk is too great, and it will be very difficult to calm down those people who have fallen into madness.

Not long after, Zhao Wen came to the Yamen of the Ministry of Commerce.

When Zhao Wen just appeared outside the Yamen of the Ministry of Commerce, the guards standing on both sides of the gate saw Zhao Wen.

The moment the two guards saw Zhao Wen, they hurried inside.

Not long after, the Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce brought officials of all sizes from the Ministry of Commerce to appear outside the Yamen of the Ministry of Commerce.

"Meet Your Majesty!"

The Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce bowed to Zhao Wen with a flattered look on his face.

"Get up, I'm here today, I have something to ask you, go in and talk about it!"

Zhao Wen walked into the Yamen of the Ministry of Commerce as he spoke.

Zhao Wen sat in the classroom of Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce.

"Your Majesty, I don't know why Your Majesty is here today?" The Minister of Commerce stood in front of Zhao Wen respectfully and asked cautiously.

Zhao Wen looked at the Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce and said, "It's nothing, it's just a trivial matter!

You bring me the list of those merchants in Xuan Town, it will be of great use to me! "

When Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce heard Zhao Wen's words, his heart skipped a beat.

What Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce was most afraid of was that Zhao Wen would take action against these businessmen. He was afraid that Zhao Wen would beat and detain the businessmen just like Emperor Hongwu.

Although Zhao Wen has always attached great importance to business, but the king's heart is unpredictable, who knows what the emperor thinks in his heart.

Besides, it's not like this kind of thing never happened.

The Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce is in charge of commercial matters, and he is more sensitive than anyone else on such matters!

The Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce really doesn't understand what Zhao Wen's purpose is for coming this time!

Zhao Wen looked at the Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce with a disturbed expression on his face, and said in a flat tone: "Go quickly, I want to see how many merchants there are in Xuan Town now!"

What Zhao Wen said was plain, but to the ears of the Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce, it was like a bolt from the blue.

"Could it be that His Majesty is going to attack the merchants in Xuanzhen? I guess that's probably the case. If not, why did His Majesty come here at this time? Besides, the moment we meet, you want to go to Xuanzhen." Merchant roster.

Since ancient times, few emperors would encourage businessmen, and it is estimated that His Majesty is also like this.

His Majesty encouraged businessmen before, maybe he treated them like pigs, such things are not unheard of...

If Your Majesty simply wants to see how many merchants there are in Xuan Town, you can ask me to send these lists over, there is no need to come in person! "

The more Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce thought about it, the more frightened he became, the more frightened he became.In the end, the body couldn't help shaking.

Of course, all of this is just the Minister of Commerce scaring himself.

"Chenchenchen, I'm going to get the roster of merchants in Xuanzhen!" the Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce said and walked outside.

Zhao Wen didn't know what Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce was thinking about.

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The Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce brought the roster of merchants in Xuanzhen to Zhao Wen.

The number of merchants in Xuan Town is very large, probably tens of thousands.

There are tens of thousands of merchants, all merchants, large and small, with household registrations in Xuan Town are counted.