What influence did Zheng He's voyage to the West have on the economic development of Ming Dynasty?

Zheng He's voyage to the West greatly promoted the economic development of the Ming Dynasty. This has been recognized by the world, let's talk about it! I. Historical background

In order to keep good relations with neighboring countries, Ming Taizu listed 15 "countries unwilling to be expropriated" in "The Legacy of Ming Taizu", adopted a peaceful diplomatic model, and tried to build a new world order with China as the "big brother"? .

In the early days of Zheng He's voyage to the West, the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty conquered Annan and brought it into the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Created a good start for Zheng He's voyage to the West (one of the good conditions? )。

During the period of Zhu Yuanzhang, after 3 1 year struggle, the agricultural economy recovered and the handicraft industry developed greatly. Mining and metallurgy, textile, ceramics, paper making, printing, etc. , have improved a lot. Shipbuilding also has a scale. Besides Nanjing Treasure Shipyard, there are official factories in Suzhou, Songjiang and Zhenjiang. The recovery and development of industry and commerce, the increase of foreign immigrants, etc. , have reserved the economic foundation and material conditions for zheng he's voyage to the west (n good conditions? ……)。

There are also the use of compasses and the improvement of navigation technology. Everything is ready except the east wind.

Second, events.

Zheng He's voyage to the West took place during the Xuande period in Yongle period of Ming Dynasty. The maiden voyage began in the third year of Yongle (1405) and ended in the eighth year of Xuande (1433), counting seven times.

1: 1405 July 1 1 day, Sambo eunuch Zheng He was ordered to go to the Western Ocean for the first time. Defeat the pirate Chen Zuyi in the old port of Sanfo Qi? .

The second time: 1407, Zheng He visited Zhancheng, Siam, Java and northern Sumatra, and set sail for the Indian Ocean again.

The third time: 1409 10, Zheng He sailed 48 ships and led more than 27,000 troops (magnificent? ), set sail from Liujiagang and Taicang, and sent envoys to occupy the city, Panduranga, Zhenla, Siam, Farimatin, Lanjiao Mountain, Java, Chongjialuo, Giri, Guri, Manlangjia, Pahang, Dongxizhu, Longya Jiayu, Danyang, Suman Ansala, Huamian, Longxianyu and other places.

4th time:141211. 10, Zheng He commanded more than 27,000 people and sailed 40 ships (mighty! ), to Manchuria, Java Island, Zhancheng, Sumatra, Kirgiz, Guri, Namburi, Pahang, Kelantan, Geli, Brahmos, Bila, You Shan, Sunla and other countries. Beat back the "pseudo-king" attack on the fleet and capture Su Gan alive? .

The 5th time: 14 16 12.28, Zheng He escorted Guri, Java, Manlaga, Zhancheng, Ceylon Mountain, Mugu Ancient Capital, Liushanshan Mountain, Nanbaili, Bulawang, Sumanla, Malin, Lhasa, Hulumusi and Kezi.

6th time:1421On March 3rd, Zheng He sent 16 envoys back to China, and successively arrived in countries such as Zhancheng, Siam, Hulumus, Adan, Zufar, Sass, Bulawang, Mugu, Zhubu (now Juba River in Somalia), Malin, Zufar and so on. 1On September 3rd, 422, Zheng He's fleet returned to China (for a year and a half! ? )

Seventh time:1On June 29th, 430, Zheng He went to the Western Ocean and visited Hulu Mousse, Ceylon Mountain, Guri, Lamanja, Kezi, Brava, Mugu Ancient Town, Nanboli, Sumandara, Lhasa, Liu Shan, Aru, Gambari, Adan, Zofar, Zhubu and Aga. )。

Third, the contribution to the economic development of the Ming Dynasty.

Zheng He's voyage to the Western Ocean was the largest voyage in ancient China, which made the world know about China.

1. Zheng He's voyages to the West changed the policy of forbidding the sea since Ming Taizu and opened up overseas trade. Zheng He's voyages to the West included tribute trade, official trade and folk trade (the pockets of ordinary people swelled up? )。

2. New craft products, raw materials and technologies were imported into China, which affected the handicraft production in China. Such as spices and overseas hardwoods.

3. Expand the overseas sales market of China commodities and stimulate domestic and international market demand. Right Banner is a handicraft industry in China, which has developed rapidly. Such as thick silk and porcelain. (China's signature at that time? )。

4. Imported goods, such as aloe, were imported into the Ming market. According to scholars' estimation, the trade profit brought by Zheng He's voyages to the West is at least 200,000 taels of gold and 1 20,000 taels of silver, which is more than ten times the income of shipping companies in Song and Yuan Dynasties.