Cutting 1719

Chapter 412 Put a Cage on Capital

Although Ning Yu rejected the proposal of 200 million silver dollars, this incident also sounded a wake-up call for Ning Yu, that is, capital itself is not a vegetarian. The monster was swallowed in one gulp.

Ning Yu, who has passed through later generations, naturally knows that it is only the embryonic stage of capital. Although they have begun to have their own power with the support of Ning Yu, this power is still weak. A single edict can completely suppress them, so there is no threat right now.

However, the problem is that the capital will not go on like this forever. In this Southwest War, they looked down on the three barren southwestern provinces, and were also worried about the power of chieftains there, so they didn't do much to join in the fun.

However, once Ningyu revealed that they were about to make a northern expedition, their actions would begin. You must know that convincing all chambers of commerce in the south to participate in this 200 million silver dollar plan is not an easy task. If you think about the interests you get, you will know how complicated it will be.

As for submitting this proposal to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the General Chamber of Commerce, arriving at the desk of Ning Zhongjing, the chief minister of the cabinet, and then in the hands of the emperor himself, the things involved in it are even more shocking. People, I am afraid that in front of this 200 million silver dollars, that is, 1000 two million taels of silver, they have already accepted it with a smile.

Capital can eat people, they have chosen this process of self-growth, and they are also consciously choosing everything they can eat to strengthen their bodies.

Ning Yu secretly sighed, capital still needs a stage of barbaric growth, after that stage, some corresponding measures should be introduced, and "Qingliu Daily" itself is also a force that can contain the chamber of commerce.

It has to be said that Ning Yu chose to let the great Confucian scholars establish "Qingliu Bao", and he himself has prepared for this day. In order to prevent the newspaper industry from being eroded by capital in the future, a large number of newspapers and periodicals such as "Qingliu Bao" belong to news publishing. The company cannot accept any investment and can always maintain its own independent influence.

With the existence of these independent newspapers and periodicals, even if the future capital really grows to the point of unscrupulousness, in addition to the control of the imperial court itself, they will also exert their own influence on the social level, using public opinion and the power of the people to contain it. The unscrupulous desire of capital to devour.

Thinking of this, Ning Yu stopped hesitating and called Peng Qifeng, director of the Press and Publishing Department, to strengthen this line of defense again, and asked straight to the point.

"Peng Aiqing, how is the development of the newspaper industry recently?"

Although Peng Qifeng didn't know why Ning Yu asked, he just said honestly at the moment: "Currently, there are [-] newspapers and periodicals that have passed the review, of which [-] are controlled by the imperial court, and the other three are "Military Daily" controlled by the military. , "Jiangnan Business Daily" controlled by the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, and "Shilin Daily" controlled by Shilin."

Ning Yu knew that "Military Daily" was not issued to the outside world, but was only issued to the army internally, and the number of publications each time was not too large. It was not so much a newspaper as a summary of major wars, and related information. The topic of martyrs and heroes has little influence in the outside world.

As for the "Shilin Newspaper", as the name suggests, it is produced by some sour talents, and the number of publications is even smaller, because the articles on it, whether it is poetry, songs or prose, are extremely difficult and difficult for people to understand, let alone It's not good for people to see, even wipe people's buttocks.

On the contrary, the "Jiangnan Business Daily" controlled by the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce has a considerable influence in Jiangnan and other places. This newspaper itself is relatively close to the public, and it is written in vernacular, so it is not difficult to read at all. Second, some job advertisements and some small business opportunities are released from time to time, so it is more attractive to the common people.

Ning Yu had a little idea in mind, so he nodded, "Peng Qing, for the [-] newspapers and periodicals targeting the imperial court and military newspapers, it is more than enough to control a general direction, let them toss about it themselves, like " Qingliu Daily, these are the same."

"As for "Shilin Daily", "Jiangnan Business Daily" and other newspapers and periodicals established later, we must pay attention to their core changes, and absolutely must not appear content that violates the purpose of the imperial court."

Peng Qifeng had a look of approval. He himself was inclined to the imperial court to strengthen the control of the newspapers. After all, these newspapers are still very influential. Without the restraint of the imperial court, who knows what they can write?

Ning Yu said softly: "Peng Qing's family, although the News and Publishing Department is under the Propaganda Department, I still have high expectations for you, so how to support the newspaper industry and how to make the newspaper more popular is something you need to think about. important direction."

Peng Qifeng bowed his head and said in a concentrated voice: "What your Majesty said is exactly what the ministers think. The newspapers are the mouthpiece of the imperial court. The influence exerted by them can be seen from this Southwest War. In the Southwest War, we recorded the front line The relevant reports, and the eulogy of related heroic deeds, have aroused great repercussions."

"For this reason, many people have gone through the relevant channels recorded in the newspapers, enlisted in the army, or invested in the army, and joined the military academy. There are countless people. As for the donation channels for the Southwest War, more than [-] silver dollars were also recruited. It just shows the influence of newspapers and periodicals on the public, and Chen and others will further support the development of the newspaper and periodical industry."

Seeing that Peng Qifeng has the initial awareness of mobilizing the people, Ning Yu is also very satisfied. If not, he might have to change someone to be in charge of the mouthpiece.

Ning Yu smiled and said: "Since this is the case, I don't have anything more to give you. In next year's budget, a sum of money will be given to your press and publication department. In the future, we will collect hot news from all parties. I'm afraid It needs a lot of reporters, and these funds should be used to build the team."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

In October, the gunpowder smoke over the southwest was almost completely subsided. Except for some fish that slipped through the net, no one was worthy of the Fuhan army's further action, and the whole world fell into peace.

Of course, everyone knew in their hearts that this kind of tranquility was more of an appearance, and perhaps only after the Fuhan army won the Northern Expedition and the world was unified could peace be completely restored.

At this time, other countries in East Asia also began to become restless. For example, Emperor Nakagomon and the Tokugawa Shogunate officially sent envoys. In addition, the Annan Li Dynasty and the Ruan family also sent Envoy.

Although there is no official meeting yet, Ning Yu knows in his heart that the Tokugawa shogunate sent people here to deal with the previous Satsuma issue, and the envoys sent by Emperor Zhongyumen are afraid that they want to do something small. It's useless, but it's also good for improving your own situation.

Ning Yu is naturally not interested in calculating the unresolved account between the emperor and the Tokugawa shogunate, but Japan in the future will become an important part of the East Asian order that Ning Chu built, as long as a certain amount of harmony is maintained on the face. Well, as for how to stab the knife in the back, that's all their own business, even if they don't stab, Ning Yu will help.

As long as the shogunate and the emperor are not allowed to maintain this state, Japan is not a threat.

As for the dispute between the Ruan family and the Li family in Annan, Ning Yu also has some understanding. Both sides sent envoys after the Southwest War. Obviously, they wanted to test Ning Chu's attitude towards Annan. When China and North Korea attack each other, it is best to kill each other.

The reason is similar. At present, Ning Chu is still on the eve of reunification, and he does not want to change this situation. It is best to let them continue to fight. However, for future considerations, Ning Yu still needs to insert another wedge.

In addition to Annan, forces in the Indochina Peninsula such as Myanmar, Ayutthaya, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, and Champasak, as well as small countries such as North Korea and Ryukyu, have not sent seasons to come, and they are also subject to certain restrictions, but Yiying's related contacts have not stopped, so there is no rush.

Ning Yu also understood in his heart that the aftermath of the Southwest War had not completely dissipated, and the contiguous forces in the southwest were extremely vigilant against the newly emerged Ning Chu.Obviously, for these forces, the newcomer Ning Chu is a more terrifying enemy than the Qing Dynasty. How to deal with Ning Chu must have many disputes among these forces. Before these disputes have completely stopped, I am afraid It is difficult to have a result.

"Your Majesty, the Japanese envoys and the Annan envoys have been placed in the State Guesthouse respectively. Your Majesty has to come up with an idea on the specific regulations."

Song Enming, Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said respectfully that although he had dealt with the shogunate's envoy Matsudaira Tsunayoshi before, that time was more focused on a private visit than the regular two-country visit like now.

Ning Yu thought about it carefully, and decided to directly copy the experience of his previous life, "In the future, our country's diplomacy with other countries can follow three levels of diplomatic relations, namely ambassador, minister and charge d'affaires. The levels are divided according to the principle of reciprocity, such as Japan, Annan Other countries may wish to arrange diplomatic relations at the ministerial level first."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Although Song Enming still couldn't fully grasp Ning Yu's thoughts, this kind of diplomatic relationship was still understandable, and he kept it in his heart at the moment, and was going to sort out the details of the diplomatic relationship after returning to the ministry.

Ning Yu said softly again: "At present, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can talk to them first, and feel their thoughts before talking. As for whether to see them, I will tell you."

In Ning Yu's heart, the East Asian order to be built in the future will naturally be respected by China, but since China is under China, it is possible to define distance and closeness through diplomatic relations, and it is also possible to better sort out the entire East Asian sphere of influence.To put it bluntly, those who are obedient are given sugar, and those who are not obedient are given sticks.

Thinking of this, Ning Yu's heart moved, but he remembered another thing that he hated.

"The Privy Council presented me with a memorial. During this Southwest War, when Myanmar took advantage of the empty border, it sent troops to invade our territory, and did not send envoys to explain one or two things. It's really unbearable."

Thinking of this incident, Ning Yu felt a little annoyed. He had a very dislike for Myanmar. The other party always liked to take advantage of the fire, but this time he turned his mind on himself.

A trace of surprise appeared on Song Enming's face, and he couldn't help shaking his head, "There is still such a thing? Then King Dongyu really doesn't want to live."

Ning Yu knows from the memories of later generations that Myanmar is still in the Toungoo Dynasty, and this dynasty will be destroyed in a Mon uprising in about 30 years, and it will be replaced by the Gongbang Dynasty of Myanmar, and King Gongbang Yongjiya can be regarded as a very outstanding monarch, and Myanmar has developed rapidly under his hands.

Two years after Yong Jiya's death, the tentacles of Myanmar's influence had already reached the southwestern border of China. For this reason, the Qing court and Myanmar at that time had a Qing-Myanmar War that lasted for seven years.

In this Qing-Burmese war, although the Qing court won the surrender of Burma in name, it paid a very heavy price. Two governors of Yunnan and Guizhou, Liu Zao and Yang Yingju, died for this, and Mingrui, the Qing army The commander-in-chief was killed in an ambush and lost tens of thousands of troops, so he did not win a real victory.

In East Asia at that time, Myanmar was not a very easy opponent to deal with, but that happened 30 years later in the Gongbang Dynasty, and the current Toungoo Dynasty is extremely corrupt and lagging behind. The residents in the rule, so that uprisings only occur from time to time, it can be called the end of the dynasty.

However, such a dynasty still has the courage to take advantage of the fire to rob. Although the target of robbing is the Qing Dynasty in name, in Ning Yu's view, the entire Southwest is already his own chassis, which is robbing himself!

"Hmph, since they don't want to live, don't blame me for being rude."

Ning Yu snorted coldly, "After the Southwest Group Army takes the entire Southwest, it will take about three months to recuperate. In the spring of next year, it will launch a war against Burma. Be a warning to others!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Of course Song Enming knew that the current emperor had come out of the flames of war. When it came to war, even the Qing court was no match for him. What could a mere Burmese do?Coupled with the fact that Myanmar has become like this at this time, there is no need to worry about fighting.

The reason why I chose to send a note to other countries is actually a purpose, to show the military and national prestige, so that all the kings, big and small, know that the emperor of the Central Plains Dynasty has changed, so hurry up and surrender!
After Song Enming left, Ning Yu also began to ponder in his heart. According to history, the central tributary system is actually complete, not only because of the weakness of the central dynasty, but also because of their own internal nationalism, which led to This trend of separation, so how to reconstruct the central tributary system in the new era in the future needs another verification.

Now, two experimental subjects have appeared in front of Ning Yu, one is Japan, and the other is Myanmar. How to deal with the relationship with them may affect the formation of the new tributary system.

(End of this chapter)