Chapter 965: Ming Dynasty’s Population Crisis (Second update, please subscribe)
Every imperialist has his own position!
This is a fact that no one can avoid.
Even the die-hard "Chinese Party" like Zuo Zongtang gave priority to the interests of the Ming Empire when faced with the direct interests of the Ming Dynasty.
The reduction of immigration would affect the interests of the Ming Dynasty. How could Emperor Zhu not know that?
"Immigration will definitely be affected."
Emperor Zhu Da nodded and said.
"Immigration has been the lifeline of Ming Dynasty for many years, and it is also the capital of Ming Dynasty's rise. However, the old ideas also need to be changed. We cannot just focus on China. Maybe Chinese immigrants are the source of labor for our Ming Dynasty, but now the population of our Ming Dynasty
Not a lot, after all, we have the best population composition in the world - the vast majority of them are young adults! We have more people born in a year than the United Kingdom, Germany and France combined!"
"Yingjiu, what was the new population of the empire last year?"
"Your Majesty, there are more than 5.5 million people!"
Wang Youling's answer made Emperor Zhu Da look quite proud, and his heart was full of pride. You must know that at this time, Germany's annual birth population was only 1.7 million, and France's was only more than 1.4 million. As for Britain, it could not catch up with France.
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This is only the mainland, and does not include the vast African colonies. The current birth population of the Ming Dynasty is almost equivalent to that of Russia and France combined, or the United States and Germany combined.
And what does all this benefit from?
Of course, it was due to the extremely good population structure of the Ming Dynasty - the vast majority of them were young adults.
For the past 20 years, the main force of immigration every year has been young adults aged 15-45. They are not only the prime-age labor force, but also the main force of fertility. Good living and working environment, coupled with various official encouragements - even at the expense of
Encouraged by direct payment of money, the fertility rate in the Ming Dynasty has always been at an extremely high level.
Different from Nanhua Town, which had only a thousand people 20 years ago, Ming Dynasty now has a population of 57 million Chinese! And half of them are the new population in the past 20 years.
And that doesn’t even include the colonies!
"5.5 million!"
Emperor Zhu Da said.
"In terms of new population, only China in the world can surpass us, and even Russia cannot compare with us. A large population of childbearing age will inevitably bring about a large population growth. The population of the Ming Dynasty is entering a period of rapid growth.
Therefore, in the future, rather than introducing immigrants, we need to consider the work of the new generation of young people in our country. What is the purpose of the colonies we have established today, including the twelve northern provinces? It is to prevent our descendants from
Worry about living space!”
People who have no long-term worries must have immediate worries. In fact, when he learned that the new population of the Ming Dynasty exceeded five million, Emperor Zhu Da knew that the "population crisis" of the Ming Empire had been resolved.
What does five million new births mean every year?
That’s 50 million in ten years!
Of course, this birth peak will not last. When the immigrants from the 1865 to 1880s enter middle age or become old, the birth peak will decline. But even if it declines further, one thing is certain, within ten years
In the future, Ming Dynasty will become the only three countries after China and Russia with a population of over 100 million. As for India... it is not a country at all.
Twenty years from now, at the beginning of the new century, the population of Ming Dynasty will reach 130 million. By the middle of the new century, the population of ethnic Chinese in Ming Dynasty will reach 200 million. There is no doubt about this.
The only question is, can the land of Ming Dynasty support such a large population?
The answer is yes!
Because the Ming Dynasty has the largest land in the world. Let alone 200 million, there will be no problem if it is doubled.
However, by then, there will probably be tens of millions of Europeans and European-Indian hybrids in the Ming Dynasty. There is no problem. They will eventually be assimilated and become part of the Ming Dynasty, just like the current twelve northern provinces - that is, the former Brazil region.
There are 6 million Europeans, Europeans, Indians, Europeans and Africans living here. In the past few years, their future has been very simple, which is to become subjects of the empire.
But there are only 6 million people. They will definitely be diluted into the empire's huge population base. Of course, they will also affect the Ming Dynasty. Just like the tango in Argentina, Brazil's Samba will also become a place in the Ming Dynasty in the future.
The mutual influence and intersection of characteristic dance and culture are inevitable in themselves.
"Immigration, for today's Ming Dynasty, is no longer a matter of life and death as it was in the past! Therefore, we have to start adjusting some policies."
Pursing his lips, Emperor Zhu Da slowly walked to the window and stood by the window of the palace. When he stared out the window, he could no longer see the broad Xin'an River, but only a lush grassland and a garden with a unique landscape.
This is the biggest difference between Zhongdu Palace and Yingtian Palace.
In Yingtian, when looking out from the window, what comes into view is the Xin'an River, which is as wide as the sea. But here in Zhongdu? It is green, it is...
At the beginning of last year, after three years of intense construction and construction, while the first phase of the Zhongdu project was basically completed, Emperor Zhu Da ordered the capital to be moved. Everyone knows the reason for the Ming Dynasty's capital move - in order to completely annex Brazil.
, Emperor Zhu Da never denied it.
After all, the purpose of occupying Brazil is for expansion and for the living space of the Chinese nation.
Looking at the garden outside the window, Emperor Zhu continued.
"For example, the threshold for native immigrants in the empire needs to be appropriately raised, and the threshold for overseas provinces and overseas colonies can remain unchanged. However, the principle of attracting Chinese immigrants will not change. This is a basic matter of principle, just like some of our
Outstanding young people can go to China, and outstanding young people from China can also come to us and choose..."
Staring out the window, Emperor Zhu Da thought of another world. A large number of outstanding European scholars flocked to the United States during World War I and World War II. For them, the United States was a choice.
"When they encounter injustice in their own country, when they suffer blows in their own country, they can come to the Ming Dynasty or go back to China. They can contribute their intelligence and wisdom to China in another familiar country, not to outsiders.
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Turning around, Emperor Zhu Da looked at Zuo Zongtang, Wang Youling and others laughed.
"Just like I love you, I want to give them the power to choose - in today's world, not only do the kings choose their ministers, but the ministers also choose their kings."
Facing His Majesty's gaze, Zuo Zongtang smiled.
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, if they had a choice, they would prefer to choose the Ming Dynasty!"
"Not necessarily. Aren't there many people who choose to return to China?"
Wang Youling said with emotion.
"Many young people are always full of ideals and ambitions. There are many young officers in the Xinghan Army who grew up in the Ming Dynasty!"
