Setting Sail Across the Seas in 1640
1640四海扬帆
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- 1.4M Words
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- Historical
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- Song-Yuan-Ming Dynasties
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- 8y ago
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To read this book, I opened Europa Universalis IV, which had been gathering dust for a long time, and jumped to 1640 to check the map.
It's well-written, but the results are poor. However, at least it got a contract and was recommended on Longkong.
I've read this novel four times already. Does the author have any new books coming out?
The author should probably focus on writing about sailing in their next book (if there is one)... I feel the opening sailing experience is the most essential part of the whole book.
The military expenditures of the Ming and Qing dynasties seem enormous on paper, making it impossible to support so many soldiers. The solution was simple: embezzlement and wage arrears. Embezzlement provided funds to maintain elite troops, while wage arrears allowed for the maintenance of more soldiers. Three months' wages were owed; if soldiers died in battle, their wages were stopped, and one month's wages were used to recruit new soldiers, thus saving two months' wages.
The book is great, full of useful information! But writing it like this must be very difficult for the author, right? The style might not be to everyone's taste, but I really hope it does well! I hope the author will keep going!
It's really good, full of useful information, and the author provides sources for the real historical figures and data.
I'm really looking forward to the author's new book!
There are so few time-travel guides that are so meticulous in their research and so realistic. I'm looking forward to a new book!
Does the dragon exist?
Coming from "Steel, Gunpowder, and Spellcasters." How's this one?
This book is truly excellent, especially its descriptions of the maritime routes from the Caribbean to the South Pacific! It transports you to the Age of Exploration in the 17th century, adding a unique charm, and the local customs and people are vividly portrayed. It's a pity it didn't improve after the founding of the People's Republic of China. The science fiction elements also warrant further consideration.