Chapter 2985 2987 [Martial Arts]

   In the following years, the imperial power was further strengthened.

  Korea, Ryukyu, Annan, Champa, Siam, Boni...All countries came to pay tribute and worship.

  Xiang Nan also built heavy ships and sent troops to attack Dongying.

  Because during the Yuan Dynasty, Japanese pirates had already invaded the southeast coast.

  At that time, Dongying was in the period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, that is to say, there were two emperors in the south and the north, and the princes separated and fought against each other.

  The princes of the defeated side led warriors, ronin, merchants, etc., based on some islands in the outer sea, and harassed the coast of China and Koryo, gradually becoming a disaster.

  In order to defend against Japanese pirates, the Ming Dynasty even announced a sea ban at one point, claiming that "slabs will not enter the sea."

  This kind of policy has seriously hindered the exchanges between China and the countries of the world, missed the great navigation discovery, and lost a lot of business opportunities.

  You must know that the reason why the Song Dynasty was rich was because maritime trade was very prosperous. Porcelain, tea, silk and other items from Middle Earth can be sold at extremely high prices overseas, earning a huge amount of money for the Song Dynasty.

  After the sea ban, the money will naturally disappear.

  For Xiang Nan, this is absolutely not allowed.

  So he specially built a large warship, equipped with powerful artillery, and prepared for an expedition to Japan.

  After ten years of preparation, a large naval force was finally formed.

   Then the fleet set sail from Qilu, first went to Korea, where it was replenished, and then went to Dongying.

  In fact, the Yuan Dynasty once wanted to make an expedition to Japan. However, the expedition failed because of two encounters with typhoons that capsized the warship.

  However, Xiang Nan will not make the same mistake.

  He is familiar with ocean climate changes, knows how to avoid typhoon seasons, and use ocean currents, so the Zhenwu Army successfully arrived in Dongying.

   Then with its powerful firepower, strict organization and unyielding spirit, it easily attacked Kyushu, Shikoku, and the island.

   Along the way, there is no single enemy. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, who was in power at the time, had to submit a letter of surrender and bow his head as a minister.

   Subsequently, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu cooperated with the Zhenwu Army and sent heavy troops to wipe out the Japanese pirates, thus completely solving the problem of coastal Japanese pirates and clearing the way for the development of overseas trade.

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  The promotion of overseas trade has brought a lot of income to the empire.

  Xiang Nan used the money to promote water conservancy, build schools, reduce corvees, and reduce taxes, so that people's lives can be better.

   In addition, he also reformed the imperial examination system.

  From the previous test of only the Four Books and Five Classics, to the six subjects of Mingjing, Mathematics, Geography, History, Physics, and Chemistry.

  Because at the beginning, everyone basically didn’t learn mathematics, geography, physics and other subjects, so Xiang Nan didn’t push it forcefully, but pushed it slowly.

  Tongzi first learns the three-character scriptures, hundred surnames, thousand-character prose, etc., and after being admitted to the official school, he learns mathematics, geography, physics, chemistry, etc.

   Then the scholar will take the examination for Juren, and the Juren will take the examination for Jinshi. These newly promoted Jinshi will replace the original imperial examination officials one after another.

   After all, it only knows what to do, and it really can't meet the needs.

  …

  In the tenth year of Zhenwu, Zhang Sanfeng died at the end of his life, at the age of one hundred and twenty-two, he can be called a man of fortune.

  Xiang Nan went to Wudang in person to bury Grand Master. The ceremony was extremely grand and solemn.

  All sects and sects of Chinese martial arts sent people to mourn, Shaolin, Emei, Kunlun, Kongtong, Huashan, Hengshan, Qingcheng, Qinghai... there were hundreds of people.

  Xiang Nan also had cordial talks with their representatives.

   "It is thanks to the support of my martial arts colleagues that I was able to ascend the throne and become the emperor of the Ninth Five-Year Plan." He cupped his hands and said with a smile, "I have never been able to thank you in person, and I have always felt ashamed in my heart. Now I can finally let go."

   "What are you talking about, Your Majesty. You are destined to be the emperor, and we are just following your tail and doing our best." The head of the Huashan School, Shen Jizi, said with a smile.

"Amitabha Buddha! Since your Majesty ascended the throne, you have equalized the land, reduced corvees, built schools, and developed water conservancy, one after another, all of which are great deeds for the country and the people. In my opinion, Your Majesty can be called the Dharma King of the world, and the Buddha is alive. " Master Kongwen of Shaolin Temple also said.

   "Where, where, I haven't done enough. If one day, there will be no more famines, disasters, and wars in my land of China, and everyone will be able to read and write, eat enough and wear warmth, and this will be a truly harmonious world." Xiang Nan laughed.

   "Your Majesty is indeed merciful, and I believe that your Majesty will be able to do it." Miejue Shitai said with a mouthful of Buddha's name.

  Since Ming Cult fell and Yuan people were expelled, her temper has changed a lot. In recent years, he has been practicing hard work in closed doors on Mount Emei.

  If Zhang Sanfeng hadn't passed away, she still wouldn't leave the customs.

   "By the way, in the past few years, has there been any movement in the martial arts, are the remnants of Mingjiao still active?" Xiang Nan asked again with concern.

  After the Ming religion was spread to China, for hundreds of years, there have been almost no rebellions.

   Moreover, even if they do not rebel, these sects also have a series of evil deeds such as demagoguery, amassing money, and **** women, which are cancers of society.

   Xiang Nan naturally hated them.

   "I haven't heard anything, but if the remnants of the Demon Cult dare to show their heads, I will help His Majesty eradicate them." Xian Yutong said immediately.

   "That's right, the world is peaceful now, and it is true that the Demon Cult cannot be revived again." Kong Wen nodded, "Your Majesty, please put it down. If the Demon Cult dares to make a comeback, I will definitely hit you head-on."

   "That's right, the Devil's Cult must be cut down and rooted out." Miejue Shitai said. When it comes to Mingjiao, she still hates it deeply.

   "Okay, please everyone." Xiang Nan nodded and said.

  …

   After attending Zhang Sanfeng's funeral, Xiang Nan returned to Dadu with Zhang Sanfeng's "Martial Arts" left behind.

  Three months before Zhang Sanfeng died, he already knew that his lifespan was about to expire.

   Therefore, he specially compiled the essence of his lifelong martial arts into a book and passed it on to future generations.

   This is not only a summary of his lifelong martial arts, but also his deduction of higher-level martial arts.

  Zhang Sanfeng's positioning in the book is "a great master who inherits the past and ushers in the future" and "an extraordinary person in the history of martial arts". With one's own strength, Wudang Sect can be promoted to a sect on an equal footing with Shaolin Temple.

  The martial arts of the Wudang School is also known as "brilliant to future generations, shining through the ages". Taijiquan and Taijijian are extremely high-level martial arts in Jin Yong's universe.

Daoist Chongxu in "Swordsman", Daoist Yu Tea in "Xia Ke Xing", Taoist Jutan in "Jade Blood Sword", Taoist Yunyan in "The Deer and Ding Tale", Liu Chengfeng in "Liancheng Jue" , Lu Feiqing, Zhao Banshan, etc. in "Book and Sword Enmity Record", etc., are all descendants of the Wudang School, and they are all first-class masters.

  The Shaolin Temple has been passed down for nearly a thousand years, and countless eminent monks and sages have contributed countless wisdom to polish the martial arts such as the Seventy-two Stunt Skills and the Yi Jin Jing.

   Zhang Sanfeng alone can outshine all the sages of the Shaolin Temple for nearly a thousand years. This kind of ability is really amazing. Therefore, his writing of "Wu Jing" is naturally even more remarkable, and it can be called a peerless treasure in the world of martial arts.

  So after Xiang Nan read it, he felt that he had gained a lot, and his understanding of martial arts was deeper.

   It's just a pity that Jin Yong's martial arts universe is still a low-level martial arts world. If it was a world of high martial arts, with Zhang Sanfeng's talent, it shouldn't be a problem to ascend during the day.

  (end of this chapter)