If you want to go out from the middle road, the first supply station can be determined now, that is, the Ryukyu Islands, which is more than 800 kilometers from Yangzhou Port to the Ryukyu Islands. According to the current speed of the Tang Dynasty sea ships of less than two knots, it will not be able to reach within ten days. However, this is the simplest, safest and most labor-saving route on this route. After the first supply there, you have to face several months of navigation and unknown dangers before you can reach the second important supply point, Midway Island.

Of course, you can choose to establish a supply point in the Hawaiian Islands. After all, the Hawaiian Islands are far larger than Midway Island, and their products are relatively rich, and they are suitable for existence as a long-term material supply station. The Hawaiian Islands are more superior in terms of area, properties, number of islands and location, and are more suitable for use as a midway supply station in the Pacific Ocean. Thanks to the existence of this archipelago, there is no hope of sailing at all.

But the most important problem now is that the speed, ship capacity and ship quality of the Tang Dynasty's sea ships seemed to be insufficient to bear such a long distance. According to the two guards, in one month, some small boats could not continue to use. Starting from two months, some medium-sized ships began to leak water, even with water compartments. Four months later, when they returned to the storm, some large ships also began to seep water. After they finally arrived at the Ryukyu Islands and fled for a lifetime, they found that the bottom of the ship had rotted.

It seems that this relatively primitive anti-erosion method is not enough to undertake the sailing tasks for several months, and thanks to Suning's warning. At the beginning, the seafarers did not pay much attention to eating fresh fruits and vegetables, but when they developed symptoms of scurvy, they were seriously warned by the accompanying doctors. Fortunately, no one died because of scurvy, and all the dead died in the storm.

Even so, it is bad enough. The middle route is not only sure that the sea is really big and the edges are out of sight, but the seafood is indeed delicious. However, it is low in calories and is not suitable for people who lack food and fresh water. Of course, we can only try it on the dying edge, at least not lacking salt.

Anyway, Suning really wants to see what the expressions of the three kings on the South Road and the three kings on the Middle Road look after they get the news. Suning said that he was innocent. He asked them to choose the route by themselves. The danger clearly told them clearly that they would choose this way, no wonder Suning. As for the prince on the North Road route, there is no news about the northern fleet yet, so this prince doesn’t have to worry about it for the time being.

His Majesty Li Er sighed and said, "Now I believe you, I believe you completely. You are doing the right thing. According to the news from the people in the southern fleet, the spoils seized this time are really filled with all the ships and cannot be filled. They are all precious spices. I don't know how much it can be sold in the market in Datang. These people will definitely get a lot of wealth after they come back, and it is also possible to get rich overnight, especially the Three Kings, who have gained more. If it were not for the officials of the accompanying officials, they can get more.

The South Road has now proved, and the Middle Road and the North Road are not difficult to prove. It’s just that it’s too big. No wonder you, it’s just that they blame the wrong choices they made. Wealth and life and death are left to fate. They can’t blame you. Don’t worry, you have no mistakes in this regard, but how should you treat those who get rich overnight next?"

Suning said: "The Zhenguan Law has already stated the tax rates that merchants need to pay. The local merchants in the Tang Dynasty are taxed at a rate of 15 taxes and one, and they are taxed at a rate of 15 taxes and one foreign land countries in the Tang Dynasty, such as the Western Turks and Xueyantuo Western Regions merchants are taxed at a rate of 18 taxes and one. The merchants in the sea are paying special attention to it. The ratio of 15 taxes and one taxes as the starting point, and look at the total amount of wealth they receive at one time, the number of crew members employed and the number of casualties, ranging from three taxes and one taxes to five taxes and one taxes."

His Majesty Li Er grinned and said, "Three taxes and one? This tax rate seems to be a first-class heavy tax, which is five times the difference between you and local merchants. Your tax rate is well set. I haven't noticed it yet. Will those bananas agree to such a heavy tax?"

Suning smiled and said, "If you don't agree, you have to agree. Going to overseas business is their business. It is our business. They must abide by it. If they want to evade taxes and evade taxes, and catch one, you have to cut one. The wealth you get from maritime merchants is too high. The chance of getting rich overnight is too high. If you have too much money, you will inevitably have some small thoughts. If some local officials cannot withstand it and the collusion between officials and businessmen, the local people will suffer.

Therefore, the Maritime Bureau is the first line of defense, the Audit Bureau is the second line of defense, and the Zongheng Department is the last line of defense, and three lines of defense are blocked layer by layer. Once there is a corruption and abuse of power, we will definitely kill the situation so that the situation can be controlled, and the rich and the poor will not be equal. We must also allow those maritime merchants to obtain money legally and cannot do illegal things. Once a precedent is set, it will be difficult to stop it. I hope Your Majesty understands it."

His Majesty Li Er nodded and said, "Didn't I agree? These things are beyond the reach of ordinary law. Collusion between officials and businessmen? Hahaha, it's very interesting. What you said makes sense. I have to be careful. Is the Audit Department enough staff? Is one Audit Department able to manage three ports in Yangzhou, Guangzhou, Youzhou, and one Audit Department can handle it? Can that person Zhang Wuhui really be competent for that position? Do you trust him so much?"

Suning said: "The Audit Department will set up an office in Yangzhou and Guangzhou, Youzhou, Yangzhou and Guangzhou, with its headquarters in Yangzhou. After the development of the three ports, the number of people, fleets and income returned to China every day must be reported to the Audit Department for verification, review, and then taxes. No corruption can be allowed. Many things will be compensated after they happen. That is a bit late. Now we have legislation before he starts to see how he develops!

As for Zhang Wuhui, Your Majesty should also know that it is his credit for invading the Divine Cult, subverting the Divine Cult, helping the Tang army eliminate the leading force of the Divine Cult, capturing all the leaders of the Divine Cult and the nobles supported by the Divine Cult. Logically speaking, it is not difficult to win titles with such great merits, but his identity needs to be hidden, so it cannot be made public. Now that I have to put him in Yangzhou, I am definitely competent."

His Majesty Li Er asked: "Do you still pay attention to Yangzhou? Yangzhou Airlines has failed in a bad way!"

Suning said: "Your Majesty. Yangzhou's shipping routes are not just about going into the sea, but also turning south. With so many islands in the south, you must not allow the Three Kings to occupy them. At that time, more maritime merchants can set off from Yangzhou Port and go south to help the Tang Dynasty occupy those islands. When the time is ripe, the Tang Dynasty's sea ships can cross the ocean, and the Yangzhou Port will truly develop. At that time, the most prosperous one must be Yangzhou Port."

His Majesty Li Er looked at the world map that made him feel relaxed and happy. He stroked the large sea area of ​​the Pacific Ocean and smiled and said, "If the Tang Dynasty ships really could conquer this sea area, I must take this large area of ​​land on the other side! I want to take this large area of ​​land. Unfortunately, it is too far. It is too far. If it is not that far, I must personally mention the 100,000 tigers and wolves army and include it in the territory of the Tang Dynasty!"

His Majesty Li Er's eyes flashed with a fever. Suning coughed and lowered the temperature of Li Er's body: "Your Majesty, should you confirm the matter of asking the Navy to send the survivors of the middle route back to the Tang Dynasty? The conquest of these lands can be discussed later, right?"

His Majesty Li Er was depressed, glared at Suning, and then said, "Of course I need it. You can't watch those tens of thousands of people die, right? Go and order immediately, the entire Yangzhou Navy will be dispatched, the target, here, here is..."

Suning reminded: "Ryukyu."

His Majesty Li Er said, "Yes, Ryukyu, why do you give such a strange name? Du Qing and Fang Qing also agreed? Can't you give a better name?"

After Suning presented the world map to His Majesty Li Er, His Majesty Li Er was very interested in ordering the masters of the court to name the uninhabited lands, so that this place would be the territory of the Tang Dynasty. As the territory of the Tang Dynasty, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty naturally had the right to naming it. So a minister talked about it, and all kinds of strange names that symbolize auspiciousness were taken out, such as the Vermilion Bird and Xuanwu, and the like, which was messy. Suning felt it was necessary to clarify that he was the naming person with the highest authority below His Majesty Li Er. After bribing many tea leaves, this authority was recognized.

Therefore, many places close to the Tang Dynasty are named according to the familiar name of Suning, which is what Suning insists on. Now the next step in the Tang Dynasty's navigation plan is to set up some supply stations in the Ryukyu Islands, and then it is best to develop Ryukyu's agriculture and set up a county or state to control it, and truly include it within the management scope of the Tang Dynasty, which will facilitate the future great navigation business to continue moving forward.

Today's experiments show that the Southern route is the most realistic route that benefits the most, and the central route is tantamount to the death route. Therefore, Suning can foresee the popularity of the Southern route in the future. In this way, the construction of the Guangzhou Navy will be placed first, and the Guangzhou Audit Department must also seize the work of the Guangzhou Audit Department. In addition, the control of those islands should also be paid attention to. There is no mature regime in the local area, and it is the best time to completely occupy it and protect the South China Sea.

The Three Kings don’t need to consider it. The power of the island must belong to the Tang Dynasty, but it is necessary to draw some islands to make money for the three princes. If they have enough money to enjoy themselves, His Majesty Li Er can escape their harassment and then continue to open a route south to reach the Australian continent, or turn west to land on the South Asian continent, and carry out a strategy for the Red River Basin of the Ganges River. It is also a very important place for food and fruits to produce, not to mention how superior the climate there is.

There is also the comfort and compensation for the three princes who suffered heavy losses on the middle route. It is absolutely necessary to draw some islands to comfort them. They have made contributions, including those who followed the people who went out to sea, and at least explored Ryukyu and Midway Island.

The most important thing is that after the news of Guangzhou Port reached the mainland, I don’t know how many people would come to the south in a hurry, especially the Lingnan land. This will quickly accelerate the progress of the Jiangnan rise plan, especially the Lingnan land, which is likely to become the second Guanzhong land. However, the Feng family, a local emperor entrenched in this area, is a problem. Looking at His Majesty Li Er’s tight brows, Suning realized that Feng Ang’s problem was about to be put on the agenda.

This Lingnan hero who once refused to split the land and became emperor and surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, it seems that the days of dealing with him are not far away. The plan given to Zhang Wuhui is also unavoidable to deal with him. The implementation of the Jiangnan Rise Plan of the Tang Dynasty also requires the support of Feng Ang. In fact, the only rank of officials in the territory of the Tang Dynasty who could be treated by His Majesty Li Er was the only one left. Lady Xian's descendants have a high reputation in Lingnan. The Feng family's every move was enough to arouse the interest of the entire Tang Dynasty.
Chapter completed!