"To understand this complicated war, we must first understand what the social systems of European countries are. Don't talk about constitutional monarchy, which is a political system. I am talking about an economic system..."
"European countries generally implement a capitalist system. Remember this term, it is original to me, Xiao Letian..."
(In real history, the phrase "capitalism" comes from German economist Wiener Sohnbart in 1902. There was no such term as capitalism in 1869.
"What is capital? Capital is actually wealth, and it is wealth that can create value again! You Hyoutaro has 500,000 silver dollars in your hand. If you ask the butler to invest in some business to make money, these 500,000 silver dollars are capital!"
"The family of three in the slum has accumulated more than ten silver coins over the years and plans to buy some pots and jars of rice wine to sell, so these more than ten silver coins are also capital..."
"Money is capital, and the same physical objects that can create wealth are also capital. I have no money in my hand, but I have a pasture with more than a hundred cattle and sheep. Then these livestock can also bring me wealth, so these are also capital!"
"Factories, equipment, land...even cultural relics and antiques that can appreciate in value are all capital!"
"Capital is inseparable from everything in our lives. If you have this treasure, you can live a good life and be a master. If you don't have this treasure, just beg for food with a broken bowl!"
"Haha... Of course, the broken bowls and crutches in the beggar's hands can be considered his assets if they are carefully classified!"
Xiao Letian pointed to the wine bottle on the table. When Hyōtaro saw that his godfather wanted to drink, he quickly brought it over and filled the head of state with a glass of red wine. The red wine that had been awake for half a night was so sour that it turned into vinegar, but it was used to refresh himself. It's really good to quench your thirst.
"Father! I understand what you are talking about. I also have my own small factory. Don't the rich families in Asia also get rich in this way? What does this have to do with the war you are talking about?"
"Ah... good wine! Don't worry, we'll get to this point soon... The current economic system in Europe is capitalism, and what is our economic system in Asia? It's feudalism... I taught you this before , you just remember the war, right?"
"Go back and punish you for attending Ryukyu University! You are ignorant and have no skills..."
After scolding his godson Xiao Letian, he continued, "Actually, Asia and Europe are the same. People cannot live without capital, but why is capitalism in Europe? But feudalism in Asia? This is a system and social habit. There’s a problem…”
"Capitalism emphasizes that everything takes capital as the core and capital as the link! Society extremely respects the private nature of capital and property! Remember, this is the fundamental reason... Europeans believe in 'my broken house, the wind can enter, the rain can enter You can enter, but the king cannot enter. Do you understand..."
"Europe as a whole must ensure the safety of capital, because capital is the core of their economic system, the foundation for wealth appreciation, and the cornerstone of social stability!"
"But Asia is different. Asia belongs to a feudal centralized society. For example, what does the Qing Dynasty believe in? Is it the king's land in the whole world, and the king's ministers on the shore of the land! It is the king and the scholar-bureaucrats who rule the world! The emperor is true to his words. Anyone can be deprived of all capital with one sentence..."
"Now you understand, it's as simple as that. The Qing Dynasty, including the previous Ming Dynasty, all relied on land as the main driving force to increase the value of wealth, and the power of capital operation could only take a back seat!"
“Let’s not talk about our own problems now, let’s talk about Europe’s capitalist system. Since economic activities rely heavily on the flow of capital, the security of capital becomes the top priority...”
"Remember when I said that the British chopped off the head of a king? In fact, that was the inevitable transition from feudalism to capitalism in Britain!"
"The king thought that he was a feudal lord like the past and could plunder private capital at will. However, he never imagined that private capital was no longer willing to be enslaved by him, so the British Civil War broke out!"
"The head of a king shocked all subsequent British kings and European monarchs. They finally understood that capital is actually invincible, and whoever is greedy will have his head chopped off!"
"If the capitalists win, then they will use legislation to further protect the safety of capital. They must ensure that capital will not be robbed by Chi Guoguo!"
"In the eyes of businessmen and capitalists, failure in business is a matter of vision and ability, being cheated is a matter of not knowing people, and encountering natural disasters is a matter of luck... These can be tolerated, but there is one thing I can’t bear it!”
"What they can't stand is to use force to carry out daytime robbery! Yes, the biggest enemy of capital is actually the monarch in feudal centralization... Why does your king take my money with just one sentence? What the hell are you doing? , organize an army to fight with you!"
"Haha, isn't it a bit unimaginable? Of course, this kind of thing is really unimaginable with the thinking of the Qing Dynasty!"
Xiao Letian sighed, "The entire European society respects capital and protects the safety of capital, so the contract spirit in European society is very strong. In the eyes of Europeans, contracts are sacred and inviolable, not to mention kings and even popes!"
"Once a contract is signed in black and white, it is sacred and inviolable! And the contract transcends national borders!"
"Fortunately you didn't attack the Canal Company. If you really did, I might as well just go home. The composition of the shares of the Canal Company is extremely mysterious. Basically, all the famous noble families in Europe are involved. If I overturn If I win this golden rice bowl, the whole of Europe will have to fight for my life!"
"When the time comes, Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria... and even our ally Prussia will explode. The influential businessmen and nobles among the people will use all their power to encircle and suppress us. Don't say anything when the time comes. What kind of agreement is this? I’m afraid we don’t even want to leave Europe alive!”
Hiss... everyone gasped, "Is it so serious?"
"Of course it is so serious. I, Xiao Letian, dare to go to war with Britain and France, but I really don't dare to go to war with capital! This thing is invisible and intangible but it is everywhere. It is really an extremely domineering monster!"
"The chief engineer invested nearly 20 million pounds in the construction of the Suez Canal, which is equivalent to 90 million taels of silver... With so much money gathered together, how many owners are there behind such a large amount of capital? And how high is it? status and influence?”
"Have you ever thought about this? One last thing to say to you, capital naturally knows no borders!"
"War is not a reckless rampage. There are some things that we humans cannot defeat..." m.
