"King Wei! You said that the Sui Dynasty wanted to achieve the goal of enriching the people and strengthening the country. There were two main directions." Yang Guang glanced at Yang Ji and asked, "Now that the first direction has been mentioned, what about the second one? What is it?"
Yang Ji said: "The manpower and material resources of water transportation are far inferior to that of land transportation. So my second direction is to order the Ministry of Industry, General Supervisor, and Ordnance Supervisor to research and build large ships that can withstand waves, and then set sail to sea and open sea transportation." The Silk Road... made all the southern countries the trading partners of the Sui Dynasty, which not only allowed us to spread our governance culture, but also made enough profits."
As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden silence.
Everyone here is the elite of the times. They know that the times are progressing, and their thoughts must also advance with the progress of the times. If a country remains complacent because of its own strength, no matter how strong and prosperous a country is, it will one day lead to decay and decline due to blind arrogance. Therefore, it is imperative to open our eyes to the world and sell domestic products.
In particular, the Sui Dynasty had a large population, and more and more people were engaged in the luxury goods industry. However, the domestic market had less demand. Sooner or later, it would enter a saturation period, and then supply would exceed demand, causing devaluation of goods. Therefore, the court needed to use foreign trade. To promote the prosperity of the market, this is why everyone agrees with Yang Ji’s theory of opening up more new Silk Roads. But opening up the Maritime Silk Road is a bit appalling.
Regarding maritime transportation, as early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the State of Qi "traveled along the coast" directly to the Liaodong Peninsula, the Korean Peninsula, the Japanese Islands, and Southeast Asia. This was also the oldest maritime Silk Road in the history of maritime transportation. After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty destroyed the South Vietnam Kingdom, he expanded the scale of maritime trade by relying on sea routes, which also marked the official rise of the "Maritime Silk Road". Merchants of the Eastern Han Dynasty brought silk and porcelain from Malacca to India via Sumatra by sea, and purchased spices and dyes to transport back to the country.
In order to meet the needs of fighting and maritime transportation on the Yangtze River, Soochow of the Three Kingdoms actively developed its navy. The design and manufacturing of ships have made great progress, with advanced technology and large scale. After the Five Hus and Huhuas, the Jin Dynasty relied on its powerful navy to resist the northern regime, which further promoted the development of navigation technology and shipbuilding industry, thus providing good conditions for navigation accumulation.
In the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the southern regime took Guangzhou as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. The fleet passed through the waters east of Yazhou and Zhenzhou (Hainan Island), went straight through the waters of the Paracel Islands to the southern countries, and then passed through the Strait of Malacca, The Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, and eventually West Asia and Western Europe, foreign trade involves dozens of relevant countries. Therefore, when Yang Ji proposed the concept of "Maritime Silk Road" at this time, it was not just a fantasy on paper.
At the same time, they also know that the cost of water transportation is lower than that of land transportation, otherwise Yang Guang would not have dug the Grand Canal; but sea transportation is completely different from inland water transportation, and its harsh conditions can easily kill the entire fleet. For example, during the expedition to Goguryeo, The navy headed by Wang Shiji was almost wiped out due to the storm. Isn't this the most profound lesson?
"The sea is dangerous. Why does your Majesty have such thoughts?" After a while, Xiao Cong asked everyone's common doubts.
"I also know that the sea is dangerous, as well as the underdeveloped shipbuilding industry, uncertain routes, imprecise compasses, and possible robberies in countries along the way, which can cause a fleet to lose both people and money, but we have successful experience. First, and the benefits of sea transportation are in front of us, we can now make technical reserves first. Even if the new large ships in the future cannot sail to the far west, they can transport more troops and supplies when conquering Goguryeo. Tragedy will not happen again to the Sui Navy."
Yang Ji knew that compared with the Ming Dynasty, Sui's shipbuilding technology, compasses, water-sealed cabins and other navigation technologies were far inferior, so even though he understood that navigation was the general trend, he did not encourage Yang Guang to send a fleet to sail now, but technology But we have to make reserves.
"What do you think?" Yang Guang didn't care much about the Maritime Silk Road, but the "Conquest of Goguryeo" scratched Yang Guang's itch.
"If we develop new large ships and navigation techniques, I have no objections." The failure of the expedition against Goguryeo was the pain in Gao Jiong's heart. As soon as he heard Yang Guang's inquiry, he was the first to express his stance.
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
Regarding the proposal of developing technology, no one had any reason to object, and it was unanimously approved by everyone.
Yang Guang did not blindly embark on a big voyage. Instead, he allocated a sum of money from the national treasury to support Secretary Taishi Cao in improving the compass, and supporting the Ministry of Industry, General Supervisor, and Ordnance Supervisor in developing large ships. At the same time, he ordered the General Manager of Yangzhou to Yang Zhiji searched for skilled shipbuilders in the southern states.
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After discussing the official business, the monarch and his ministers did not disperse immediately. Instead, they started chatting in Tiannan, mainly asking about Yang Ji's experience in the Northeast and the power of Goguryeo.
Yang Ji naturally said everything he knew and could not stop talking about it.
Gao Jiong took a sip of tea and suddenly said to Yang Ji: "Your Majesty, I have something I want to ask your Majesty for help. But I don't know how to say it."
"What's the matter? The Prime Minister said it's okay!" Yang Ji knew that this old guy was very cunning and did not take care of everything.
After hearing this, everyone also looked at Gao Jiong.
"Alas! Speaking of which, our family is really unfortunate!" Gao Jiong put down the tea cup, sighed, and said bitterly: "My daughter has always loved the king's poems and admired the king's character, but she still refuses to marry, and she has let out people who are not the king. The words of marriage. The old wife loves her daughter very much and is extremely sad. She wants to bring the king and the daughter together. I am afraid that she will make peace with the concubine in a few days."
"..." When everyone heard this, they were all stunned!
Yang Guang raised his eyebrows and smiled meaningfully.
In order to recruit Yang Ji as his son-in-law, Gao Jiong planned to follow Lu Buwei's example and find a strange person to live in. He used various rumors to make Yang Ji so black that he could not be seen. In addition, he bribed all the most famous fortune tellers in Daxing, no matter who Yang Ji was with. The birthdates and horoscopes were placed together, and fortune tellers said the horoscopes did not match. As a result, Yang Ji almost couldn't find a wife.
If he hadn't been suspicious and gave Yang Ji's and Xiao Ying's birth dates to Zhangqiu Taiyi, Qi Hui, Xie Hong, and Seng Can respectively, I'm afraid Yang Ji would have been a 'match made in heaven' with Gao Ling, Gao Ling's daughter.
Among the three wives and four concubines, Yang Ji had three wives, but the old guy Gao Ling actually brought up the past and intended to betroth his "legendary daughter" to Yang Ji. If this can be done, then Gao Ling can only be a concubine. room.
It's not that he was angry because Gao Jiong arranged marriage for Yang Ji. In the Sui and Sui dynasties, the control between emperors and husbands and wives was relatively loose. If they couldn't live together, the husband and wife could divorce, let alone taking concubines?
He was just surprised by Gao Jiong's shamelessness.
You, Gao Jun, are not only famous and prestigious, but you are also one of the representatives of poor families and Shandong nobles! In the end, in order to curry favor with Yang Ji, he turned such a humble, shameless married woman into someone else's concubine? He asked: "Mr. Gao, are you serious?"
Gao Jun was not embarrassed or angry by Yang Guang's surprised look. Seeing that Yang Ji was planning to speak, he quickly took over the conversation and said: "The king is both civil and military, resourceful, and well versed in military and political affairs. He has achieved today's achievements at a young age. Naturally, he is A good son-in-law in the eyes of a famous lady. Who among the noble families in the world today would not want to marry their daughter to a great Sui talent like the King?"
As he said that, he glanced at Xiao Cong again and said calmly: "Xiao Xiangguo has a sharp eye and is able to marry the princess to the king. Naturally, we sincerely wish him the best. But Xiao Xiangguo can never stop the old man from sending his daughter to the palace as a concubine. Right? Besides, the little girl is so lovesick that she is depressed all day long and doesn’t think about food or food. Mr. Xiao doesn’t want an old man with white hair to give birth to a man with black hair, right?"
Xiao Cong: "Haha..."
After Su Wei, Yang Xiong and others considered it in their hearts, they looked at Yang Ji with envy.
Gao Ling has become an "elderly leftover girl" in this era, but because her father is Gao Jiong, almost all matchmakers who come to seek marriage on behalf of famous families have passed the threshold. However, no matter whether they are the children of the Prime Minister, or the many Guanlong nobles, five surnames and seven sects, all of them are not allowed to marry him as their official wives.
But now it's good, Gao Ling, who many famous families have been asking for, was actually given to Yang Ji as a concubine by her father, and looking at him like this, it seemed that she was afraid that Yang Ji wouldn't want her.
They are all important officials of the imperial court, why is there such a big gap?
At this moment, everyone was confused by Gao Jiong and ignored the huge gap in status between Yang Ji and his own children.
Xiao Cong didn't speak, and Yang Guang didn't speak either. He glanced at Gao Jiong again, and finally cast his eyes faintly on Yang Ji's face, with a half-smile but a meaningful expression.
Yang Ji was sweating a little from staring at him. This was all Gao Jiong's decision without permission, and I didn't agree. Why are you staring at me?
He coughed lightly and said, "I'm afraid I will disappoint the Prime Minister and his wife. The princess and the concubine have not given birth for a long time. If I take a concubine at this moment, will I still be a human being?"
Su Wei burst out laughing and joked: "I don't agree with what the king said. Among the seven, 'jealousy is the one who disturbs the family'. How can a legitimate wife stop her husband from taking concubines? The princess knows the rules and etiquette. How can the daughter of the Xiao family, who has a golden branch and beautiful leaves, be unreasonable? Isn’t it wrong for the king to use the princess to block the arrow? "
"Seven departures" are also called "seven departures" and "seven abandonments". If the wife violates any of the "seven departures", the husband can divorce her. In other words, wives must not violate these seven rules.
Especially now, the emperors of the Sui Dynasty and Sui Dynasty regarded the restoration of the Han system and Han rituals as their great mission. In order for the royal family to set an example for the world, their father and son had extremely strict requirements for the royal women. They wanted to have good moral character, but " The childlessness and serious illness in "Seven Outs" are understandable. But if princesses, princesses, or county heads commit crimes such as disobeying their parents, being promiscuous, jealous, talking too much, or stealing, I'm afraid the emperor will not only not support them, but will severely punish them.
It is precisely because of the extremely strict family rules of the Sui Dynasty that no one can find fault with the conduct of royal women.
"Mr. Su is joking!" Yang Ji begged, "Please spare my life, Gong Su. If these words are spread back home, my concubines and concubines will probably beat me up before I stop."
Pei Ju was still playing a game with Goguryeo in Liaozhou and was not present, so Yang Ji threw the blame on Pei Shuying and Liu Rumei.
Everyone laughed, and Gao Jun smiled brightly: "Don't worry, my king. Although my daughter is not as good as the princess or the concubine, she is still a smart and beautiful person, who is deeply aware of the superior and the inferior, and who abides by women's virtues. As for the other things, I will do it myself. With the old wife and concubine making the decision, if you want to come to the princess, concubine, or concubine, you will definitely not be cut off from taking concubines."
"That's not necessarily the case." Yang Ji was secretly vigilant in his heart. Gao Jiong, an old fox, proposed marriage in public and wanted to give his daughter to him as a concubine. There was definitely a conspiracy!
I have to tell my mother-in-law clearly when I get back!
So as not to fall into his trap.
Just when Gao Qiu was about to take advantage of the situation to "put pressure", a rush of footsteps was heard outside the palace. Yang An quickly stepped inside, hurriedly came to Yang Guang, clasped his fists and saluted, saying: "Sage, the Duke of Yue has just sent Someone sent a message: Yue Gong is afraid that he will not succeed..."
Yang Su was suffering from a serious illness. He put down his official duties and returned home to recuperate more than two months ago. He was old and frail, and his old illnesses recurred one by one. He was in a dilemma of life and death. He refused to take medicine many times and just wanted to die. .
Everyone knew about Yang Su's situation, but after hearing Yang An's words, there was still an exclamation in the hall.
Yang Guang stood up suddenly and asked solemnly: "Is this true?"
"It's true!" Yang An said: "Because the saint, the prince and the princes are discussing important matters here, it is inconvenient to be alarmed. After hearing the news, the royal family has asked the imperial physician to bring the best medical craftsmen to the Zhenyue Duke's Mansion for treatment."
Yang Guang breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the crowd and said, "I'll go to the Duke of Yue's mansion first." When he reached the door, he stopped again, turned around and said to Yang Ji, "Vajra slave, Duke Yue has given you the gift of teaching me skills. , there is a real sense of master and disciple, you go with me."
"Here!" Yang Ji strode forward and followed Yang Guang out of the gate of Tongming Hall.
Everyone in the hall looked at the retreating figures of Yang Guang and Yang Ji with envy on their faces.
What is the Unparalleled Holy Family?
Yang Su is it!
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(This chapter was supplemented on August 5th, and I was still owed 15 days of work last month. Please support me by voting for monthly votes and recommendation votes! Thank you.)
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