Since the imperial court reached a consensus and decided to establish Ningzhou as a special zone, various configurations for Ningzhou have been upgraded.
The official road from the capital to Ningzhou has begun to expand. Of course, it is still far from the eight-lane cement road Xu Mochen wants.
However, it was much better than before, so Xu Mochen and his party did not spend much time before arriving at Ningtai City again.
When Xu Mochen entered the former prefect's mansion and looked at the familiar things, he felt as if he had been separated for three years.
Wang Bo'an, the former governor of Ningzhou, has now been appointed as the governor of the special zone, taking charge of the military and political affairs. He is much more prosperous than before.
He respectfully welcomed Xu Mochen in, served him some good tea, and began to report.
Trade with foreign countries has begun. Wang Boan has designated several places in the port as designated stopping points for foreign countries, and has also set up customs.
"As for the customs, it is carried out by specialized personnel from the customs department." He looked at Xu Mochen's face and wondered why a separate department was created. "The Governor's Office only has the power of association and cannot actually intervene in it."
Xu Mochen smiled. This was because Uncle Wang was uneasy, thinking that the court did not trust him.
In fact, he didn't know that the personnel of the customs department were composed of humans and immortal cultivators.
The trade of foreign countries includes not only human resources, but also some resources of immortal cultivators.
Moreover, it is necessary to imitate the infiltration of the other party's immortal cultivators and cut off the Daqian Immortal Fate to steal the country's destiny, so the participation of the immortal cultivators is indispensable.
These are not things Wang Boan can interfere with.
"I can trust you," Xu Mochen reassured him, "The reason why the customs department is like this is because I am worried that the customs will no longer be subordinate to the Governor's Office, which will not be conducive to independent government affairs.
In the future, other states will probably follow Ningzhou's example, so the first step is the key.
Since Ningzhou is entrusted to you, you must pay attention to the advancement and implementation of all aspects. "
Wang Bo'an expressed his understanding: "It's just a humble minister's humble opinion.
Your Majesty, there is also the fact that in the city, the ministers have set up business offices of foreign countries and placed them together to facilitate management and control.
After the goods are confirmed by the customs department and there are no problems, the goods can enter Daqian circulation after paying taxes. "
Xu Mochen nodded: "There is one more thing you should pay attention to, and that is the matter of our personnel traveling to foreign countries.
Ship construction technology, etc., if you need it, report it directly to the National Research Institute. "
Wang Bo'an was overjoyed: "This is exactly what Wei Chen wants to say. The ships of foreign countries are large and iron ships, and they are more advanced than the current shipbuilding technology of Daqian.
Your Majesty, if you want to behead someone, they can come and do it now, but we can't go to their country. "
Xu Mochen waved his hand: "There's no rush, it's just a matter of time. I have asked the research institute to carry out relevant technical research. When it succeeds, we will build the ship in Ningzhou.
Therefore, what I want to explain is that this is the foundation, you can understand. "
Sweat broke out on Wang Boan's forehead. Only then did he understand the reason why the emperor summoned him. It turned out that he valued Ningzhou very much. He stood up in a hurry and said, "I will give my best to you."
"You can talk privately with people from foreign countries. I want to purchase or exchange their technology," Xu Mochen ordered. "You can set up a separate comprador department, calculate the funds independently, and report them directly to me."
This was a transaction carried out in the name of the country. Wang Boan swallowed his saliva: "Wei Chen is not very good at business..."
"That's not a reason," Xu Mochen smiled. These human officials were originally born as scholars and were not mercantile. But Da Qian wanted to go further. Business and trade were a big stimulus. "You are now the governor, in charge of military and political affairs. , you have to be familiar with everything.”
Wang Boan took the order.
"Is there a world map?" Xu Mochen picked up the tea and took a sip.
"Wei Chen took one from the foreign country." Wang Bo'an was already prepared. He took out a piece of parchment and handed it over, "This is the largest one so far."
Xu Mochen took it over and looked at it. This world was obviously not Blue Star, but the geographical structure was very similar.
From the picture, the ocean still occupies the majority of the area.
In addition, there are many large and small continents. What surprised Xu Mochen was that this map did not form a closed loop.
In other words, the circumnavigation of the world is not yet complete.
Xu Mochen frowned. Logically speaking, the foreign country's navigation skills were so advanced that they should have completed a circumnavigation.
But this is a world where you can cultivate immortality. Xu Mochen believes that it should be related to the water demon tribe.
In other words, the world is much bigger than he imagined.
Perhaps the wider sea belongs to the higher-level water demon clan of the monster world, or other immortal cultivators, and is currently inaccessible to humans.
These thoughts were just fleeting, and he did not say them out loud.
There was no time to look at the details, so he stared at Danzhou in the south.
"Your Majesty," Wang Bo'an is not familiar with business, but he is very knowledgeable in government affairs, especially since the imperial court is determined to open up, "I heard that Your Majesty is going to Danzhou in the south, so I took a closer look.
Danzhou in the south is located at the southern end of Daqian and is the import and export of the south.
Look at this place, and this is Ningzhou, if shipping starts between the two places..."
Xu Mochen was overjoyed: "Ai Qing is interested. This is what I want to build. Danzhou in the south is also a good port point to take over the foreign countries in the west, and then directly connect to Ningzhou, which is the heart of Daqian."
Wang Bo'an thought for a moment: "At present, our shipbuilding skills are limited. Wei Chen is wondering if we can buy one or two ships from foreign countries before His Majesty develops new technologies."
"Yes, we can expand it to the best of our ability," Xu Mochen agreed. "I will have someone specifically responsible for the opening of sea routes."
The sea route involves negotiations with the water demon tribe, and the human race cannot handle it.
Xu Mochen thought about it and left this matter to the prime minister and asked Mo Meng to intervene to solve it.
It can open up shipping between the two places and facilitate travel. Although it is of little significance to immortal cultivators, it can promote the reproduction of the human race.
The results of this point should not be rejected by immortal cultivators.
Of course, Xu Mochen had to think of a good reason, a reason that was enough to impress the immortal cultivators.
After the matters at the Governor's Mansion were settled, Xu Mochen stopped by to inspect the Ningzhou branch of Daqian Pharmaceutical.
The director of the factory is now Shen Zhining's senior brother Zhao Yuheng, who was originally an immortal cultivator in the Netherworld.
He has not broken the immortal bond, so it can be said to be a bit different.
"Sir," Zhao Yuheng followed, "the manufacturing of various medicines is going very smoothly at present. In addition, Yuhuatai has also produced a lot of injection needles, which have become popular in Ningzhou. The cure rate for many diseases of the people has been very high. Great improvement."
Xu Mochen nodded. The recent increase in national fortunes has something to do with this.
"The foreign countries also want something from the human race," Zhao Yuheng asked. "I want to trade some supplies with them, but I don't know what your majesty thinks."
