Liu Zheng chuckled.
It is really not easy to deal with such a Confucian scholar.
He has had this debate countless times.
The style of a great nation?
No fight against barbarians?
This was said before! But the current dragon flame cannot exist!
China in his previous life...
Just because you underestimated those barbarians, you suffered the consequences in the end!
As long as Liu Zheng is here, he will not allow this to happen to Long Yan!
"Master Yu..."
He looked at Yu Qian coldly and said sonorously: "I would rather kill a thousand people by mistake than let any of Longyan's people suffer!"
"I would rather bear the name of human slaughter than have Long Yan be violated in the slightest!"
"I would rather be stabbed in the spine by you humanities people..."
"I don't want it either. Long Yan's martial arts will be lost!"
This sentence made Yu Qian's expression change drastically.
Wen and Wu clashed in his mind for the first time.
yes……
Once upon a time, he had always thought that civilization could solve everything, and if the barbarians were disobedient, he should go and influence them... But what about the Mongolian army this time?
If they don't have enough to eat, will they care whether you are a traditional benevolent country?
Directly enter the pond!
Including Tsarist Russia, which Long Yan is fighting now!
They didn't even have a name to show off, they just came over and killed them, making it clear that they wanted to rob! What can you say? Can you use your articles to make them retreat?
"Then to the second point, exhaust manpower and material resources to develop Liaodong? Indeed, there is no return in the initial development of bitter and cold places like Liaodong, almost the entire country... But Mr. Yu, you must take a long-term view, Liaodong is Where, it is a large plain, and it is full of black soil. I think Mr. Yu may not know what black soil is. In a word, it is very fertile. It is the kind that farmers say can produce oil from a handful of soil. If Liaodong is not good, why are the people who went to Liaodong unwilling to come back? Why do businessmen continue to flock to Liaodong? Now, it is just because of the plague that there are problems in Liaodong. I can make a bet with Mr. Yu. Once the plague is over, the grain output and tax revenue contributed by Liaodong can reach 30% of our food and tax revenue from Longyan!" Liu Zheng said sincerely.
Even when he walked into the prison, he sat down on the haystack opposite Yu Qian and vowed.
"this……"
A bit exaggerated?
In this regard, Yu Qian still didn't know what to say, and he didn't dare to judge what would happen in the future. However, as a member of the Ministry of Household Affairs, he still knew one thing, that is, the number of people registered in Liaodong was indeed rising.
Although he has never been to Liaodong...
In other words, those who criticized Liu Zheng based on this matter have never been to Liaodong...
But they also know that the development of the Liaodong Special Economic Zone can no longer be stopped.
population……
The population of Liaodong speaks for itself.
The population is the most important factor for an administrative region.
From this aspect, we can see whether a region is active and full of vitality.
"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 it is not strong, it will be targeted by others. Now, if we don’t catch up when we are not lagging behind, will we have to wait? When we are completely no match for them, 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, and the Sixteen States of Yanyun have never been taken back... But you can't deny the prosperity of the Song Dynasty. The annual fiscal revenue of the Song Dynasty was 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 bring victory to 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... Mr. Yu, the times are changing Progress, the Confucian ideology is no longer suitable for the current society. The idea of preserving the natural principles and destroying human desires is all bullshit. Why are humans called humans? It is because they have seven emotions and six desires. If human desires are eliminated, what will happen to humans and animals? The difference? Confucianism pays attention to the king and his 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 this king , What’s the use of him?”
"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 steal Come with the power, 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 can this be!
Although the chief assistant has great power...
However, the current stability of Longyan is the result of compromises in several aspects.
If at this time, Liu Zheng reaches out to touch the interests of the nobles again!
what happens?
Yu Qian couldn't imagine it!
Would Liu Zheng really offend a group of nobles for his sake?
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?
And for yourself?
