At the end of 1833, a series of articles by Carmen Gable appeared in newspapers.
He first gave an in-depth report on the new weather happening in the province of Genoa under the title "The Experience of the Genoese". What he described left a deep impression on the people of the Holy City, because the rapid changes in the south, especially Genoa, are different from the inherent impression of the northerners.
Completely different, and Carmen led the subsequent discussion.
What is the real responsibility of a country's central government and all levels of government? To develop the economy and increase employment, rather than just focusing on collecting taxes. Kammer put forward an argument that development is the last word.
At the same time, Sean's book "The Wealth of Nations" was serialized in the Holy City's "Voice of the Just" and Poitou's "Le Genoese".
As far as the current economic form of Europe is concerned, capitalist primitive accumulation has reached a peak, and the trend of mechanized large-scale production replacing manual production is becoming more and more obvious. However, the traditional feudal economy still dominates, and the superstructure based on this
Seriously hindered the further development of capitalism.
"The Wealth of Nations" appeared at the right time, echoing Carmen's series of reports. Of course, this "Wealth of Nations" is not that "Wealth of Nations". For example, while Sean acknowledged the invisible hand of the "market", he also
Special emphasis is placed on the role of government spending, which is diametrically opposed to the current mainstream view - people almost unanimously believe that the government should increase revenue and reduce expenditure, make money through thrift, and intervene as little as possible in the economy.
Sean took the construction of railways in Genoa and the purchase of ironclad ships by the Navy as examples to illustrate the huge role that government spending plays in promoting production, ensuring employment and promoting consumption, thereby driving the economy. This does not affect the increase in government tax revenue. The development of industry and commerce will inevitably expand tax revenue.
Gee, as evidenced by Genoa's rapidly growing tax revenue.
Of course, Sean is trying to promote his own career and collect private goods.
But his series of views were refreshing to scholars. Even the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of Finance often discussed Sean's works. Sean's name once again caused a sensation in the Holy City.
After all, the Holy City is the place where various ideological trends in the empire are most active. As long as they are not openly calling for rebellion, any absurd remarks are allowed.
The implicit meaning of Kammer's report and Sean's work can be attributed to the word "reform", which is actually a common sentiment among the prime minister and liberal scholars, including the emerging bourgeoisie and the knowledgeable people among the aristocracy.
Viewpoints. It’s just that the real connotations of different groups are different. Some people simply want to shout slogans to overthrow the monarchy.
But under the empire's current tired system, reforms can only be made in small steps.
The natural contradiction between imperial power and the so-called freedom and equality, the difference between the capital and the local area, the difference between one province and another, the privileged class and internal differences, etc., are even more difficult to recover when there are internal and external troubles.
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Some people realize that partial reforms alone may not be effective.
In the eyes of the emperor and the prime minister, reforming the tax system to achieve the purpose of increasing treasury revenue was regarded as a great reform.
Count Torres, who was in Poitou, naturally saw Sean's article, and he took it for granted as Sean's overture to the royal family.
He stayed in Poitou for three days, and the governor held several banquets in his honor.
Count Torres took this opportunity to have extensive contact with the upper class of Poitou. While he was trying to figure out the Poitou people's views on the meeting of dignitaries, the Poitou people were also exploring the real purpose of convening the meeting of dignitaries.
Although the people here pay attention to the current situation and the war in the north, and express their worries and loyalty to the emperor in person, they are obviously more concerned about their own surroundings, as if they live in a different country from the north.
Before Torres left Poitou, he had a secret conversation with Sean.
What they were discussing had nothing to do with state affairs, but a business. Sean's companies, Kang's Power and Kang's Shipbuilding, respectively provided marine steam engines, propellers and supporting parts to the trading company under the Torres family's name at reasonable prices.
But the biggest problem with this deal is not that the Torres family persuades or forces northern shipyards to purchase, or that the Torres family helps prevent their northern counterparts from infringing, but that the key equipment and parts are transported to the north.
For this reason, Sean promised to immediately start building two armed iron-clad cargo ships specifically for transporting these machines.
In fact, ironclad cargo ships are already in Sean's plan. The ultimate goal of Kang Shipbuilding is of course to build civilian ships. This market is countless times larger than the navy's orders, but it takes time to perfect.
The Genoese, the first experimental iron-clad ship in history, was a small cargo ship. At that time, Sean did not even think about the rise of the fish monster.
Based on their previous construction experience, the ship designers are planning to enlarge the small ship and add appropriate self-defense weapons to meet the needs of the sea.
After bidding farewell to Count Torres, the New Year has arrived in a blink of an eye.
On the last day of 1833, the rose garden was decorated and a sumptuous banquet was held at noon.
Pierre, Fitch, Wesley and other confidants were all involved. As usual, all three of them received checks from Sean. The amount was definitely satisfactory to them, but of course it was incomparable to the dividends they might receive in the future, assuming
It is they who have to work hard to make dividends possible.
The orphans adopted that year also participated as usual. Some of them will graduate from high school soon, and Sean is going to recommend them to study at the University of Poitou - these orphans will be good helpers that the family can trust in the future.
The only thing that made Sean regretful was that he thought of Rose, the female killer who disappeared without a trace.
Butler Cleveland was very happy because he heard rumors that his viscount might be canonized as an earl by the emperor. For him, this was great news.
But the Viscount's marriage is a headache. He still maintains a lover's relationship with the countess that anyone can see. If the Viscount marries her, Cleveland will certainly not object, but continuing to delay like this is not a problem.
Correct approach.
Sean is also helpless. Audrey thinks that she is not worthy of him. For the future of Sean's family, he needs a better marriage.
In the evening, Sean came to Rowan Castle. He and Audrey would welcome the New Year together.
This is the first time Sean has seen Audrey since leaving the Northern Villa.
This night, Audrey was radiant, and her dignified and virtuous temperament was even more charming.
At Sean's strong request, she now no longer wears tight clothes around the waist. This kind of body-destroying behavior makes Sean feel distressed.
In addition to producing silk, Kangshi Textile also designs and produces ready-made garments, including new women's underwear. After two years of promotion, it has achieved considerable results.
Tradition is powerful and full of inertia, and it is quite difficult to change the habits formed by women for hundreds of years. Therefore, in order to promote the new underwear, Kang set his sights on the Holy City. It became popular in the Holy City first, and then spread to other places.
And because the latest people to try this new style of underwear were courtesans and prostitutes, the upper class labeled this new style of underwear as obscene.
However, it is a woman's instinct to pursue beauty. The benefits of this new style of underwear can be seen on the faces of the men they please. There are even liberal scholars, especially some so-called pioneer women, advocating that this is a new kind of freedom and equality.
symbol of.
Women should look after those who please themselves.
Sean greedily admired God's handiwork.
Audrey's intimate clothing was sewn by herself according to the style of ready-made clothes, and she also added lace to the thin fabric in a unique way, which could only be appreciated by Sean.
After a moment of joy, Sean once again made his request: "Audrey, marry me!"
"My dear, isn't it great now? Maybe in a few years I will be older and you will have no interest in me anymore. It's easy to get together and go away." Audrey said.
"No, many people told me that the Connelly family needs a mistress." Sean said, "I am the only one in this so-called family."
"My dear, what you need more is an heir." Audrey always showed her extraordinary intelligence, "Even if you marry a stupid ugly girl, as long as she can give you an heir, those who follow you will
Your people will feel at ease."
Sean had to admit that what she said was right. Of course, in the opinion of his confidants, it would be the best choice for Sean to marry some of the great nobles in the Holy City who have hundreds of years of history.
Audrey continued: "But now I am the mistress of the Robinson family and the mother of a minor heir. The Robinson family must also have an adult candidate who can inherit."
This is actually Audrey's commitment to the Robinson family, which is much more important than her personal happiness.
"I regard my godson as my own son. He will definitely grow up and inherit the title and family fortune of the Robinson family. All Genoese people understand this. Offending the Robinson family is challenging my authority. I have no heir.
Under the circumstances, Carl Jr. is even eligible to inherit my property." Sean assured.
Audrey used her slender fingers to trace the strong chest of the person beside her pillow, and said softly:
"Sean, I have no doubt about your kindness and love for Karl, but this is not good for Karl's growth. Did you say that after I married you, I moved to the rose garden? Karl has grown up.
He even asked me yesterday if I didn't want him anymore, which made me heartbroken. I hope you understand a mother's heart. As for the servants who were gossiping around him, I sent them to the farm."
This is indeed a problem. Carl is almost all of Audrey's spiritual sustenance, but now he only gives a share to Sean.
But Sean still suspected that Audrey had heard some unfavorable rumors about herself, especially since Sean was very likely to be canonized as an earl next year. After all, she was a young widow with a not-so-prominent background.
Audrey truly cared about Sean's future and was even willing to sacrifice her own happiness for it, which moved Sean very much, even though he didn't agree with it.
It's just that the current relationship between lovers makes Audrey not much different from the type of women she has always hated, which is unfair to her reputation.
This kind of considerate kindness made Sean cherish this emotion even more, and he used a more passionate and long kiss to express what he was thinking.