Maybe it's because the country has really entered a rapid upward path, or maybe it's because of the practical nature of this term's cabinet ministers.
In the 20th year of Zhenghe, in this year, after the change of dynasty, the entire dynasty showed almost visible great development.
Looking at the reports from the imperial government and local prefectures, even Zhao Xi couldn't believe it.
Maybe it’s a matter of accumulation!
Zhao Xi can only think this way. Because the development speed is too fast.
Although Zhao Xi doesn't know how the economic growth rate was calculated in later generations. However, judging from the growth situation of the state's tax revenue, Zhao Xi feels that the current growth rate of the Song Dynasty will definitely not be lower than the growth rate of more than 10%.
In the first half of the year alone, tax revenue was already close to last year’s figures.
"Prime Minister, have you ever verified the data?"
"Back at the official's home, the Ministry of Household Affairs and the inspectors stationed in the Ministry of Household Affairs even invited relevant officials from Gongfang City to conduct random inspections."
"Although the spot checks have not yet ended, judging from the feedback information, the facts are even worse than what was reported."
"Officials may not be aware of this, but since the first sale of industrial technologies and products in Gongfangcheng, quite a few powerful businessmen have also spent a lot of financial and material resources on developing new products."
"What's more, they spread hero posts widely and don't even taboo their foreign identities."
"After this change of office, many ministers and ministers became official due to their age, and then devoted themselves to their own related industries. With the theory of officials recorded in the Jiangwu Hall as the basis, it greatly promoted the innovation of private industries!"
"Lu Jifu calculated based on the approval of the City and Yi Temple, Su Song estimated based on the new things on the market, and Master Xue determined based on the capital transactions of the Royal Bank...~ The data reported in the report can only be compressed and cannot be enlarged."
"It's just that the old minister is stubborn, so he just organized an inspection led by the Ministry of Revenue... In the official family, in the Jiangnan area, there are even craftsmen from Xifan..."
Craftsmen from Xifan? Hearing this, Zhao Xi was a little stunned.
Zhao Xi knew that the shipping industry in the country was developed. This was the only big industry that Zhao Xi did not interfere with.
Based on Zhao Xi's scattered memories, he knew that the navigation of the Song Dynasty was definitely leading in this era.
Foreign trade, also because of the navigation industry, played an important role in the trade of the Song Dynasty.
Because of this, Zhao Xi did not think about intervening, but only strengthened supervision in terms of market approval.
In this era, Zhao Xi may not be able to calculate trade surpluses and deficits. However, Zhao Xi is clear that in this era, the exchanges between dynasties other than the Song Dynasty and the Song Dynasty are basically raw materials for goods.
"Prime Minister, has the imperial court summarized the types of goods imported into our dynasty?"
Zhao Xi suddenly remembered something at this time.
"Back at the official house, I have compiled statistics on the categories of merchants. Those who went overseas mainly focused on silk, porcelain, sugar, textiles, tea, and new products from the workshop city."
"For those who entered the country from outside the country, they mainly used ivory, coral, agate, pearls and other pearls, and spices such as frankincense, myrrh, benzoin, and pepper. In recent years, there have been more slaves, and even Kunlun slaves from the previous dynasty were common...
~"
Indeed, to a certain extent, Wang Anshi was more pragmatic than Fu Bi and focused more on practical matters.
"So, I gave out practical items, but all the ones that came in were fancy items..."
"The officials and ministers also agree! Does it need to be regulated by law?"
"It is not necessary for the time being. King Xiang, when it comes to market changes, guidance is the main thing and force is the supplement. If it involves the national economy and the people's livelihood, the court must force it. As for other matters, the court can guide it without affecting the general trend of the country.
Don’t force it.”
"Prime Minister, it is said that stones from other mountains can be used to attack jade. I have an idea. Can I issue an order to the shipping merchants in the form of rewards from the court..."
"What I mean is that if possible, the imperial court can collect seeds of crops from outside the country, from flowers, trees, to food crops, etc. Just like the improved Annan rice grown in Hebei Province, Henan Province."
"Perhaps, there will be some species that can produce food that is different from grains on the barren land of China."
Zhao Xi was not sure where Song Shipping was involved at this time, he just had little expectations.
"The official family, is it recorded in "Fantasy Kingdom"?"
""Fantasy Country"?"
"Back at the official house, due to some physical issues in the workshop city, some good people compared some of the new items in Kingdom Dynasty with "Fantasy Kingdom" and found that they are very similar to this game..."
Fantasy country... Zhao Xi seems to have forgotten.
At that time, he could not really integrate into this era, so he had some ideas, or in other words, many ideas.
As time passed, Zhao Xi almost forgot that he was not from this era. It seemed that he was also changing and was changed by this environment.
During this period of time, Zhao Xi had more memories, recalling the past self. I originally thought that it was because people are getting older, and it is inevitable to have such thoughts of sadness for spring and autumn.
After Wang Anshi said this, it seems that it is really the case. It seems that the current dynasty can more or less find traces from that fantasy country...~
Occasionally, Zhao Xi stopped chatting with Wang Anshi and ended the duel in a hurry.
Zhao Xi asked Wang Zhongzheng to find the "Fantasy Kingdom" that he had printed. He also needed to review it again...
"Fantasy Country" said that Fuso is rich in silver...
"Dad, I want to give it a try. Although I don't know what kind of prophet "Fantasy Kingdom" was written by, judging from the current changes in the country and the progress of the crafts in the workshop city, I think that what Fantasy Kingdom said may not necessarily be true.
Unreal…”
Zhao Xi was already disappointed with the prince and his clan. He introduced the new clan law because he really hoped that someone with great talent would try it.
Unexpectedly, the fourth son mentioned it at this time.
Also, using "Fantasy Kingdom" as an excuse is more legitimate than spreading rumors that the prince is seriously ill.
"What are you prepared for?"
"The child married into the Shi family. The Shi family makes a living by running ships. They are quite familiar with the sea areas around Goryeo, Liaodong, and even Fusang."
"The Shi family is not short of manpower. If the imperial court gives the child a certain amount of assistance, the child thinks that he can fight for a territory for the Song Dynasty..."
This should be well thought out.
Thinking about it, the confirmation of the heir to the unification made the prince, who thought he was somewhat capable, helpless.
In the dynasty, anything that reaches a certain scale will cause the king's displeasure, but he is unwilling to live such a muddle-headed life.
"If you really have this intention, I will not stand in your way, but you need to convince your empress."
"In addition, I would like to make a suggestion. If you want to visit Fuso and Goryeo, it is best to use Yizhou and Ryukyu as your base...~"
"I'll give you a piece of advice: Don't trust others too much at any time, because you can't control others."
"Similarly, you must know how to trust others at all times, because nothing can be accomplished alone."
"I will give you a warrant. You can trade no more than five thousand muskets with Workshop City... If possible, you can try to contact your second brother..."
Zhao Xi didn't know what his mood was when he said the last sentence.