"Third, you said that I spent huge sums of money to travel across the ocean when the domestic economy was on the verge of collapse? Mr. Yu, again, you should open your eyes and see the world. In this world, there are not only Long Yan and the surrounding people.
As a country, we are just a corner of the world. On the other side of the world, there are many powerful countries. They have civilization and technology that are not inferior to ours. In terms of navigation, we have fallen far behind them.
Do you know how much profit Britain alone can make on the sea after the opening of new sea routes? If we remain stubborn and only value the three-acre land in front of us, over time, we will definitely be left far behind.
Later, Longyan has a large population and rich resources. From every aspect, it is a piece of fat. If you are not strong, you will be targeted. Now, if we don’t catch up when we are not lagging behind, do we have to wait?
When we are absolutely no match for them, are we going to let our descendants become slaves for them to drive?"
Liu Zheng sighed.
There's one thing he hasn't said yet...
The Longyan people have been accustomed to the forbidden sea for thousands of years.
but......
They have really never experienced the wealth brought by shipping!
Simply put.
Many people think that the Song Dynasty of Chinese civilization was not strong enough. The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun have never been recovered... But you cannot deny the prosperity of the Song Dynasty. The annual fiscal revenue of the Song Dynasty is 120 million silver
!
What is this concept?
On the other hand, what about the Ming Dynasty, which had always banned the sea...
At the most pitiful time, it was four million a year!
Not even a fraction of the Song Dynasty!
navigation......
Just make money!
What's more, now that the major powers have begun to compete for the world's resources, once Long Yan falls behind, the consequences will be disastrous...
"this......"
Yu Qian hasn't started to refute yet.
"Fourth, you said that I suppress Confucianism and respect businessmen. Let me simply put it this way. When war comes, nothing can lead to victory in the war. When famine occurs, nothing can make farmers hungry. But
Money is different. During war, money can be used to buy guns and artillery, and it can be used as military pay to attract people to join the army to defend against the enemy. In years of great disaster and famine, money can also be used to buy food."
"I know that you think that the high mobility of businessmen is detrimental to domestic stability, so I will improve the tax system to allow businessmen to make money while also enriching the national treasury. As for Confucianism... I
Sir, the times are progressing, and the Confucian ideology is no longer suitable for the current society. The idea of preserving the principles of nature and destroying human desires is all bullshit. Why are people called humans? It is because they have seven emotions and six desires. If human desires are eliminated, then what will happen to people?
What's the difference between animals? Confucianism pays attention to kings, kings and ministers. However, even your sub-sages have said that the people are more important than the king, and the country is second. Since the people are the first, and the existence of the king will make the people suffer.
, then what is the use of this gentleman?"
"Whether you say that I, Liu Zheng, am a traitor or a sycophant, I, Liu Zheng, serve the people of Longyan wholeheartedly and have a clear conscience. Also, don't you think that I have stolen the power of this country? Then this time, I will use stealing
I have the power to save you and let you live in shame for the rest of your life."
Liu Zheng laughed and said.
"What did you say? Get me out?"
Yu Qian stared at Liu Zheng in shock.
How is this possible!
Although the chief minister has great power...
However, the current stability of Long Yan is the result of compromises in several aspects.
What if Liu Zheng reaches out to touch the interests of the nobles again at this time!
what happens?
Yu Qian couldn't imagine it!
Would Liu Zheng really offend a group of nobles for him?
Although he has never been in contact with Liu Zheng, he can feel that Liu Zheng is not a person who talks freely.
Could it be that he really wanted to fall out with the nobles?