Hidden Dragon in Qing Dynasty

"To understand this kind of complex war, you first have to understand the social system of the various countries in Europe. Let alone the monarchy, that was a political system. I'm talking about an economic system …"

"All countries in Europe implement a capitalist system. Remember this noun, this was something I, Xiao Letian, created …"

(Capitalism is the phrase used in real history by the German economist Wiener.) There was no such thing as capitalism in 1869.)

"What is capital? Capital was wealth, and it was wealth that could once again create value! You, Bing Tai, have five hundred thousand silver coins with you. You can ask the butler to invest and make some money from this business.

"The three families of commoners have amassed over ten silver coins over the years, preparing to buy and sell their own pots and jars of rice wine. In that case, these ten silver coins are also capital …"

"Money is capital, and the same thing that can create wealth is also capital. I don't have money anymore, but I have a pasture with over 100 cows and sheep, so these animals can also bring me wealth. So these are also capital!"

"Factories, equipment, land... Even cultural relics and antiques that can rise in value are all capital! "

"We can't live without capital. Those who have this treasure can eat and drink until they become human beings. Those who don't have this treasure can take a broken bowl and ask for food!"

"Haha …" Of course, the broken bowl and crutches in the beggar's hands, if carefully categorized, would count as his capital! "

Xiao Letian pointed to the wine pot on the table. Seeing that his foster father was about to drink wine, Bing Tai quickly brought a glass over and poured a glass of red wine for the Head of the Guards.

"Father!" I know what you mean, I have my own small factory, but do not the rich families of Asia also make a fortune like this? What does this have to do with the war? "

"Ah …" Good wine! Don't be in such a hurry, you're about to get to this point … Europe's current economic system is capitalism, and what are our Asian economic systems? Feudalism... I taught you before, you little brat, just remember about the war, right? "

Go back and punish your Ryukyu University to listen in on the side! "No skills, no skills …"

Xiao Letian then continued, "Actually, it's the same in Asia and Europe. People can't live without capital, but why is Europe capitalism? But Asia is feudalism? This is a matter of institutions and social habits... "

"Capitalism is about capital, about capital! Society greatly respects the private ownership of capital and property! Remember, this is the root cause... Europeans believe, 'My broken house, the wind can enter, the rain can enter, but the king cannot enter, do you understand...

"The whole of Europe must ensure the safety of capital, because capital is the core of their economic system, the foundation of wealth growth and the cornerstone of social stability!"

"But Asia is different. Asia belongs to a feudal, centralized society, such as the Great Qing. Could he be a king in the world? Could he be a king on the shore of the earth? It was the king and the officials under the heavens! "The Emperor can take away all of anyone's capital with a single sentence …"

"Now I understand, it's that simple. The Great Qing, including the Great Ming Dynasty before, all relied on the land to increase the value of their wealth, and the power of capital operation could only be placed at the second line!"

"Let's not talk about our own problems right now. The capitalist system in Europe, because economic activity is heavily dependent on the flow of capital, is the primary task of capital security..."

"Remember what I said about the British beheading a king? That is the necessary transition from feudalism to capitalism! "

"The king thought that he was some feudal lord of the past who could plunder the capital of the people. However, he never thought that the people's capital was no longer willing to be enslaved by him. That was why the English civil war broke out!"

"The head of a king has intimidated all the kings of England and Europe. They finally understand that capital is invincible. Whoever is greedy will have their head chopped off!"

"Since the capitalists have obtained victory, they will use legislation to protect their capital even more. They must ensure that their capital is not robbed by the naked fruit!"

"In the eyes of merchants and capitalists, failure in a business is a matter of judgement and ability. If one is deceived, it is also a matter of self-knowledge and luck even more so when encountering a natural disaster …" All of these can be endured, but there are one thing that cannot be endured! "

"What they can't endure is a day robbery! That's right, the biggest enemy of capital is monarchy in feudal power... Why did your king take my money with a single word? "I'll f * cking fight with you, I'll organize an army fight with you!"

"Haha, isn't that a bit unimaginable? Of course, using the Great Qing's logic, this kind of thing is really unimaginable!"

Xiao Letian sighed, "All European societies respect capital, and protect the safety of capital, so the spirit of contracts in European societies is very strong. In the eyes of Europeans, contracts are sacred and inviolable.

"A contract written in black and white is sacred and inviolable as long as it is signed! And the contract transcends national boundaries! "

Luckily you didn't attack the Canal Company, if you really did, I would have directly returned home. The shares of the Canal Company are very mysterious, basically, all the famous aristocratic families in Europe have joined in, if I were to overthrow this golden rice bowl, the entire Europe will have to fight with me!

"At that time, England, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria …" Even our allies, Prussia, will explode, and those influential mega-merchant and nobles will use all of their power to encircle us. When that happens, forget about any agreements, I'm afraid none of us will leave Europe alive! "

"Hiss …" Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air. "It's that serious?"

"Of course it's that serious. I, Xiao Letian, dare to fight with the English and French, but I really don't dare to fight with the capital! This thing is invisible and untouchable, but it is also ubiquitous. It is truly a tyrannical monster! "

"Suez Canal, the total investment that you have invested into this project is almost 20 million pounds, which is equivalent to 90 million taels of silver … … With so much money gathered together, how much capital did he have? How much status and influence does he have? "

"Have you thought about all this? "I'll give you one last sentence, capital is naturally borderless!"

"War isn't like the reckless rampage of brute force. There are some things that we humans cannot defeat …"