Eighth year of Chongzhen

Chapter 805

Support Daming with the wealth of the world.

This is what Zhu Youjian said a few years ago when he called the cabinet ministers to discuss the matter.

At that time, many people hadn't figured out the taste, because they didn't understand the essence of purple bookism and plantation economy - plundering resources. This is also the most important reason for the rapid development of Western economies in later generations. Say, a little too much for that.

Unkind and unrighteous.

However, after the strategic plans formulated by Zhu Youjian began to be implemented one after another, the ministers now look back and see that the original strategy has achieved initial results, and the name of benevolence and righteousness has not been lost.

After the tour of the Institute of Science and Technology, led by the officials of the Honglu Temple, the distinguished guests from the vassal state took a four-wheeled carriage with copper charcoal basins inside and went to the Sihai Cement Factory in the suburbs of Beijing to continue their visit.

The distinguished guests have long seen this smooth, flat and hard special material on the roads extending in all directions outside Beijing. Many people have already inquired about what it is, and they all want to build a few such roads in their own country. Purchased some four-wheeled carriages from Daming, and showed them on the back street after returning home. The scene must have been a mountain of spectators, tsk tsk, I dare not even think about it, it is simply not too wonderful.

Returning to the capital after the visit, Zheng Zhifeng, Minister of the Ministry of Rites and Minister of Honghe Temple, hosted a banquet for all distinguished guests and delivered a passionate speech on the Ming Dynasty's support for the economic development of various countries.

On the second day of the banquet, representatives from all parties attended the relevant briefing held by the Ministry of Rites of the Ming Dynasty. Zheng Zhifeng was still present as a representative of the Ming Dynasty. Zheng Shilang then had an in-depth discussion with the representatives of all parties on the topic last night.

To be rich, build roads first.

The road traffic conditions in the various kingdoms are really bad, which directly makes it difficult for Ming merchants to buy more goods from the various kingdoms. Why?Because it can't be shipped.

No matter how good things come to the harvest season, because the roads are narrow and rugged, they can only be carried to the market bit by bit by manpower. In the end, they can only watch them rot in the fields and trees. These things can be exchanged for silver coins.

Only with smooth roads and convenient traffic conditions can more products from various countries be sold to Ming Dynasty, the courts of various countries can receive more taxes, and the nobles of various feudal clans can enjoy a high-quality life.

In view of this, the Ming Dynasty decided to build cement factories in various countries in order to help the countries improve transportation and develop the economy; at the same time, the Ming Dynasty will take measures to increase trade with various countries and increase the quantity of products purchased from various countries. Strive to let the people of all countries get rid of poverty as soon as possible and lead a better life.

In order to show the sincerity of Ming Dynasty in supporting the countries, the Da Ming Sihai Bank will provide low-interest loans of 30 silver coins to each country, and the repayment period is 30 years. The countries will use mines, fields, ports, and islands as mortgages. Otherwise, the collateral will be owned by Sihai Bank.

This loan will be used for infrastructure construction in various countries, such as purchasing cement to build roads, build ports, set up schools, hospitals, etc.

Considering the lack of sufficient professional talents in various countries, the Ministry of Industry of the Ming Dynasty will send relevant experts and teams to instruct the countries to help the courts of various countries to carry out the construction of various projects.

The Ming Dynasty will donate five four-wheeled carriages to various countries free of charge for the use of state leaders and important officials.

In addition, the Four Seas Trading Company will look for partners in various countries to specialize in selling all kinds of exquisite items produced by the company. Apart from opening an office in each country, the Four Seas Trading Company will no longer set up its own store alone.

Zheng Zhifeng gave the Ming Dynasty's preliminary plan for strengthening cooperation among all parties. Among them, the loan and cooperation with the Four Seas Commercial Bank still aroused the infinite reverie of the representatives of various countries.

This clearly benefits everyone.

Borrowing 30 silver coins is an astronomical fortune for these poor and hairless vassal states. Their country's annual income is not even 30 Ming silver coins. It can be completely remodeled after imitating the mansions of those big families in Ming Dynasty.

Isn't it just using dead things like islands, ports and fields as collateral?
The islands are full of savages, and they only produce some rice and fruits, port?I don’t know how to build big ships. The current port is still built by the Spaniards, and the Chinese government helped to build it. The mortgage is good. If you can exchange it for bright and bright Ming silver coins, then everything is worth it, and the money is in hand. , spend it first.

Mine, it can be worth some money, but it can only be achieved by sending people to guide the mining. Over the years, if a hole is dug, people will be hired to dig. If no treasures are dug out, many people will die.

The four-wheeled carriage is really rare. If you can really bring it back to your country and dedicate it to the king, your status will be even stronger.

Seeing that everyone was moved by the above proposal, Zheng Zhifeng did not urge everyone to sign the agreement immediately, but smiled and called everyone to visit the Daming official army camp, and it would not be too late to make a decision after returning.

Zheng Zhifeng comforted everyone with a smile. The above are only suggestions given by the Ming court. The right to choose is still in the hands of each country. Ming is a peace-loving and moral country. It will not force countries to sign any agreement that violates their own interests. Distinguished guests, please allow sufficient time for consideration.

Seeing that the heavenly officials were so reasonable, some vassals who were still hesitating finally breathed a sigh of relief, because they still had to discuss in private to see if they could get more benefits from the Ming court.

These small countries have a history of 200 years as the vassal states of the Ming Dynasty. Every year, the lords of the countries send people to bring some cheap souvenirs to pay tribute, but when they return, they bring good things such as silk, satin and porcelain bestowed by the Emperor of Ming Dynasty. Years have made them a habit.

However, in recent years, the Emperor of Ming Dynasty has suddenly stopped giving their tributes in largesse. Are you so stingy?

However, these words are just complaining in private, but they dare not let the officials of the Celestial Dynasty hear them.

Now the officials of the Celestial Dynasty, regardless of their positions, are not as easy to talk as they used to be. They always look at the sky when they talk to us, and this Zheng Shilang in front of him is kind, and he always talks to everyone with a sincere smile and a kind attitude. Feel very kind.

So, under the leadership of this "friendly" Zheng Shilang, the group went to a camp set up in the north of the city by the Yongwei Camp for sightseeing. The cooperation agreement was signed and stamped, and no one put forward any additional conditions.

After returning to the country, when these people reported the details to their country's lord, they still had fresh memories of the scene where all the guns were fired, and the scene seemed to collapse in an instant. All of them persuaded their own lord from the bottom of their hearts to obey the emperor , once the Emperor of Heaven is annoyed, they will suffer accordingly.

　Thanks to the cake robber for the reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)