Steel Dynasty - Chapter 720

[Chapter 719 National Policy]

The charcoal burning in the charcoal basin made a crackling sound.

Zhang Qiyun gritted his teeth and finally said, “Nv Rong Min, give it a try.”

Fei Yue’er smiled when she heard the words and said, “That’s right, the motto of our girls’ school is that women should not give way to men. This is The emperor asked me to write on the wall of the school. Since the emperor supports us weak women, you only need to be bold and try. If it succeeds, it will bring glory to our women’s school and to me.”

“Yes,” Queen.” Zhang Qiyun responded.

After deciding on the matter, Zhang Qiyun went back. Xiao Ming said to Fei Yue’er at this time: “The queen has taught a good student.” “The emperor

has given me a reward. It is not so much the concubine who taught me well, but it is the emperor who taught me well.” Well, after all, the ink in my concubine’s belly was taught by the emperor. “Fei Yue’er is becoming more and more like a queen now, and she speaks in a generous manner.

Xiao Ming laughed when he heard this. As an emperor, what he was most worried about was a fire in the backyard. Therefore, a qualified queen was very important to the harem. Only in this way could he have the energy to concentrate on state affairs instead of being disturbed by trivial matters.

Now Fei Yue’er can not only get along well with Pothos and Aster, but can also assist him in domestic affairs, which is really rare.

“I have some credit, but the most important thing is the queen’s intelligence.” Xiao Ming and Fei Yue’er teased each other. This is also a way for the couple to deepen their relationship.

Showing a smile, Fei Yue’er brought the topic back to the topic and said: “Your Majesty, I have become more and more aware of the importance of women’s schools in recent days. Women are not as good as men in fighting and farming, but this kind of learning and memory are not. Losing to a man. “

“The queen is right. This is why I asked the queen to organize a women’s school. Now that the women’s school has achieved initial results, it will continue to be established in the future,” Xiao Ming said.

Fei Yue’er nodded, “When I recover, I will keep a closer eye on the girls’ school.”

At this time, breakfast was brought, and the wet nurse brought Xiao Yi over.

The two of them teased the little prince for a while while eating, and Xiao Ming couldn’t help feeling a little emotional as he looked at the baby in the swaddle.

Five or six years passed in the blink of an eye, from the age of eighteen to his twenties, and the empire he was determined to build was just getting started.

Now he can no longer wait, but wants to speed up the process. After all, the technology contained in the technology crystal is all-encompassing, and he also wants to conquer the stars and the sea in his lifetime.

As soon as the auspicious snowfall of two years ago passed, the New Year atmosphere became intense. After living in Qingzhou for five or six years, he was used to this kind of excitement.

In the days leading up to the New Year, he asked Fiji and Pang Yukun to distribute some festive gifts to officials in accordance with regulations, but compared to previous years, he was not so generous this year.

After all, now he is not only in charge of six states, but also the entire northern states and counties. The number of officials has also directly increased from more than 3,000 to more than 30,000.

After the New Year, Xiao Ming and the officials returned to government affairs. This industrial revolution had just begun and there was no room for them to relax.

In addition, he also issued a decree on comprehensive reforms in Dayu at the Great Council meeting later in the year.

Every year at this time, officials from various states and counties would come to Qingzhou to pay him New Year greetings. This was the best time to popularize the reform.

The fact that he implemented reforms in the six states this time does not mean that other parts of Dayu State do not need to participate in the reforms, but that the current financial resources of the treasury are limited, and he can only spend money wisely, so he has a plan to focus on supporting the six states. .

But in fact, this decree benefits the country of Chongqing and can be implemented by all states and counties.

“Your Majesty, many officials are full of praise for the changes in Qingzhou this time, saying that they will imitate the Qingzhou government office after returning home.”

Pang Yukun seemed to be telling an interesting story in the imperial study.

“I’m afraid it’s easier said than done.” Xiao Ming frowned. The imperial court would let the officials know about Qingzhou, and also let Xiao Ming know about the situation in other prefectures.

Unlike Qingzhou, the situation in both Jinling Prefecture and Chang’an Prefecture has not changed much. The people are still living in the old social model. The country of Chongqing is really too big. Even in the contemporary era, there are some places that modern civilization cannot touch. place, so he can only choose to focus on coastal port areas for development.

After all, these commercial ports are what business prosperity requires.

“The emperor understands what he means. This reform will not happen overnight. Although the ministers and the people are still somewhat resistant, if the six states develop, I believe that the officials in other prefectures will be more active.”

“Yes, you can’t become fat by eating one bite. So you can’t relax,” Xiao Ming reminded.

Pang Yukun nodded, and then he said seriously: “Your Majesty, this time I came to report something to the Emperor. A Dutch delegation landed in Dengzhou and wanted to come to Qingzhou to see the Emperor. I don’t know if the Emperor wants to see him. “

The Dutch mission? Is it Blair and the others?” Xiao Ming was a little surprised. Since the opening of the Dengzhou port, Dutch merchants have flocked to Dengzhou, and now there is even a small settlement of Dutch merchants in Dengzhou.

“That’s not true. The news was sent to the cabinet by Black. According to him, these Dutch missions were sent by the Dutch Parliament. The leader of the mission was an earl named Brandon.”

Pang Yukun said As he spoke, he frowned. In his opinion, these Western countries were all strange, and he still couldn’t adapt to contact with these Westerners.

Xiao Ming nodded when he heard this. Now the cabinet is responsible for all the government affairs of Dayu. Only matters that the cabinet cannot decide will be reported to him.

In this way, people can make full use of their talents, and he can also take time to cultivate talents and develop technology.

But this is not complete delegation of authority, he has been keeping an eye on them.

“You are responsible for the arrangements.” Xiao Ming is now determined to strengthen foreign trade relations with the Dutch. Black only represents Dutch companies, but the mission this time represents the country of the Netherlands.

The British have now extended their tentacles to East Asia, and it is also necessary for them to strengthen their relationship with the Dutch and jointly dismember this empire on which the sun never sets at sea.

“Yes, Your Majesty, I will make arrangements right away.” Pang Yukun responded, turned and left.

Watching Pang Yukun leave, Xiao Ming lowered his head and looked at the structural diagram of the new firearm sent by Song Changping. Song Changping named this model of musket Fierce Fire.

This firearm abolishes the previous flint firing structure and uses a flash cap firing feature. This firing feature will give his musket an advantage on the battlefield.

Putting the gun drawings aside, Xiao Ming looked at the memorial sent by Fiji. The memorial provided information about the current living conditions of the people in each prefecture and the current handicraft industry, mining, salt industry, etc. in each prefecture. Simply put, now The current situation in Dayu is very bad.

This northern war destroyed all the provinces, making the people’s lives difficult, and the handicraft industry and mining industry suffered heavy losses.

As for the six states with Qingzhou as the core, due to the huge consumption of the war, and post-war disaster relief, the six states’ war reserves are now getting less and less.

Putting down this miserable data, Xiao Ming clenched his fist and knocked on the table hard, strengthening his determination.

He knew very well that the Western Industrial Revolution was based on plundering the world. Rich resources promoted the prosperity of Western industry. Prosperous industry made people live a prosperous life, making the country stronger. The more powerful the country allowed them to seize more resources.

Therefore, the prosperity of the West relies on the word “rob”. Even in contemporary times, the West has just replaced military colonization with economic colonization.

After figuring out this matter, Xiao Ming knew that without the support of huge resources, even if he had technological crystals, he would continue to encounter constraints. Instead of this, he naturally could not let the West monopolize the world’s resources.

(End of chapter)