The next day, Qin Yuncong held the first court meeting after the strong wind at Prince Liang's Mansion.
Officials from Qiongzhou Prefecture and County, naval generals, arsenals, and coastal defense battalion leaders attended this extraordinary court meeting.
Wang Muzhi raised his hands and stepped forward to kick off the show.
"Your Majesty, I tell you that the people in Qiongzhou are now expressing their wishes. I would like to ask Your Majesty to choose an auspicious day to found the country."
"I would like to invite Your Highness to found the country!"
Looking at the civil and military forces of the entire dynasty in front of him, Qin Yun also knew what they meant, but the founding of the country was done too hastily, and he was still carrying the "infamy" on his head.
If Qin Shan is not captured and the people of the world are not able to figure out the truth, I am afraid that the people of the world will think that Qin Yun is in a hurry to rebel.
Qin Yun waved his hand: "This matter is not urgent. We will wait until Qin Shan is captured!"
"By the way, Wang Muzhi, how is the damage on the island?"
Wang Muzhi cupped his hands: "Back to the prince, strong winds blow every year, and the islanders are used to it. However, the prince sent people to help them resume production. The people all praised the prince and said they would make umbrellas for the prince."
Qin Yun smiled and said: "Their wishes belong to the king, but there is no need to tell them to resume production and build their homes as soon as possible. Our Qiongzhou will one day be as prosperous as that of Jiangnan."
"No, far better than that!"
The ministers also smiled. If someone said in the past that Qiongzhou, a remote and impoverished country, would one day be paved with clean and tidy cobblestone roads; a winding rice canal would be opened; the people would no longer rely on the weather for food. Everyone has clothes to wear, a house to live in, and political integrity. Officials do not bully the people, and the people do not bully the officials.
Every household has a surplus of food, and everyone has something to look forward to.
Anyone who says such things will be laughed out of his mouth.
But under Qin Yun's drastic reforms, everyone has land to farm. For those who don't know how to farm, the government will send professional agricultural experts to the fields to provide guidance.
Not only that, the government also issued new plows, seeds, cattle and horses...
While men plowed the fields, women also had something to do. Flour mills, instant noodle factories, textile factories, and handicraft workshops were built all over Qiongzhou.
Agriculture and commerce are both flourishing.
Of course, all this is based on the investment of external resources. First, Qin Yun destroyed most of the powerful families in Qiongzhou, leaving only some obedient ones.
A large amount of land was nationalized, plus a large amount of silver and jewelry seized from Haitang Island, which gave Qin Yun the capital to develop all of this.
However, Qin Yun also knew that such rapid development would eventually have bottlenecks. After all, Qiongzhou was just an island, and all resources had to be brought in from outside.
If it is left alone, Qiongzhou will soon fall into development difficulties.
Therefore, taking Ryukyu was not only to seize Qinshan for questioning, but also to consider future development.
Qin Yun glanced at Lu Ban and Zhutie Ling.
"Two masters, when will the second ironclad ship be launched?"
Lu Ban said: "We have combined the construction experience of the first ship. The main structure of the second ship can be completed in up to half a month, and the steam engine is already developing subsequent models."
"As for what His Highness said about laying railway tracks in various prefectures and counties in Qiongzhou to promote economic development, we have also sent people to investigate. I believe that construction will start in the spring of next year."
Qin Yun smiled and said: "Very good, but we must seize the time. We must continue to build armored ships. Don't be afraid of wasting manpower and material resources. We are not short of money now, right?"
The ministers laughed.
Zhutie Ling stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I am applying for special research funding to improve the flying eagle. If we can put a steam engine on the flying eagle, wouldn't it be possible to cross mountains and seas and directly hit the enemy's sky for bombing?"
Qin Yun was stunned, good fellow, who said the ancients were stupid?
They even thought about bombers. After all, the last time they achieved very good results with just a few machine-operated Eagles, anyone who saw them would like to drop bombs from a high position.
But Qin Yun also knows that steam engines burn coal, and enough coal can be used to support long distances on sea and land. The thrust-to-weight ratio alone of an aircraft powered by a steam engine can dissuade it.
But using current technology to develop gas engines or turbojet engines is, needless to say, a pipe dream.
Qin Yun shook his head: "The steam engine is going to the sky. This way is unworkable. After all, it is not just a matter of stacking values."
"I have a simple way. You can study airships, or start with a hot air balloon first."
"hot air balloon?"
Everyone was stunned, but Zhutie Ling thought of something. Qin Yun had given a small demonstration in front of him that day, and his eyes lit up, as if he had a direction for his struggle.
"Your Majesty, I understand!"
Qin Yun also made a timely reminder: "I remember that on the back cliff where we were tapping rubber, there was a swamp that bubbled all year round. It would burn if there was thunder and fire, right?"
Zhutie Ling nodded.
Qin Yun: "That is natural gas. Find a way to collect it and compress it into an iron can, which can be used as fuel for hot air balloons."
"And the development of natural gas can also be used for our daily cooking, so as not to make Qiongzhou City smoky all day long."
"For this item, I will give you five million taels of special funds. I hope that the development of natural gas and hot air balloons can be completed as soon as possible."
Zhutie Ling was overjoyed: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Qin Yun looked at Wang Muzhi again: "Where are you going to get the money for railway construction?"
Wang Muzhi smiled and said: "It's still the old method. It used to be a palace bond, but this time it was replaced by a railway bond. The interest will be repaid with the income from the operation of the iron wheel."
Qin Yun smiled and nodded: "Master Wang seems to have taken the right approach. This is how we will handle the matter, but this time we will set up a Bank of Communications and issue bonds in the name of the bank. I will give him 50 million taels first!"
"bank?"
Qin Yundao: "It means a bank, but it is different from ordinary banks. Banks provide loans and savings services. There are no custody fees for savings, there is a certain interest, and it is guaranteed by the government. You can exchange silver coins at the bank with the ticket."
"You can also issue a delivery note as proof."
Wang Muzhi's eyes lit up: "Your Majesty, this method is good, but those banks cannot continue to operate!"
Qin Yun said sternly: "If we can't open it, let them buy shares in the bank. The government will take 70% and they will take 30%. Let them directly work as bank tellers. This will save you from having to look for candidates again."
Wang Muzhi said: "No, my lord! It's just that no one has bought the bonds for so much money. The big households in Qiongzhou have no money left!"
Qin Yundao said: "You haven't seen the gathering of businessmen from all walks of life these days. You must understand that businessmen have the keenest sense of smell. As long as we make progress all the way, they will naturally vote with their feet."
Wang Muzhi suddenly realized: "I understand!"
Qin Yun narrowed his eyes: "Okay, Bai Zhanpeng and Liu Yulin, you two can't slack off. Qiongzhou's army quota of 30,000 people must be filled as soon as possible, and combat effectiveness must be formed in a short time."
"When the second ironclad ship and its attached modified ships are launched, it will be the day when our troops will launch our troops to Ryukyu!"
"Everyone, please work together to create a new world!"
"promise!"
"Dismiss the dynasty!"
Qin Yun stood up and everyone bowed in worship.
"Farewell to my king!"
Before leaving, Qin Yun glanced at Zheng Jing, who followed him to the back house very wisely.
In front of the house door, Zheng He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty!"
Qin Yun smiled and said, "Do you know why this king is looking for you?"
"I don't know!"
Qin Yundao: "I want you to go to Nanyang!"
Zheng Jing was stunned: "Your Majesty, Qiongzhou is in ruins and waiting to be revitalized. Why do you want to go to Nanyang?"
"It's not just you, Zhou Qianyu."
At this time, Zhou Qianyu bowed over and said, "I have met Mr. Zheng, and I have met the prince."
"No gift!"
Zheng Jing looked at the former pirate and now Qin Yun's brother-in-law, and he began to murmur in his heart.
Qin Yun got straight to the point: "The Luzon Islands are the intersection of the east-west waterways. Now the Hongyi people do maritime trade in Luzon along the coast of Borneo."
"I want you to follow Zhou Qianyu to go to Nanyang first to find out the strength of the Red Yi people and even the Red Yi countries."
Zheng Jing suddenly realized: "Your Majesty, are you worried about those blond and blue-eyed red-haired devils invading Daxia?"
Qin Yun squinted: "This group of people, like Fusang, have to be on guard."
"Zhou Qianyu."
"I'm here."
Qin Yun said sternly: "Assist Master Zheng well, and you will be the leader of Luzon Zhou Kingdom in the future!"
Zhou Qianyu bowed his head and said, "Thank you, Your Highness!"
"Get up, Zheng Jing. Remember, the purpose of this trip to Nanyang is firstly to make friends and unite all friendly countries and tribes that can trade with Qiongzhou, and secondly to promote our reputation in Great Xia. I will send three large ships. A battalion of navy officers and soldiers will go with you."
“Of course the most important thing is to record the local culture and landscape!”
Zheng Jing nodded: "Your Majesty, I have remembered it!"
Qin Yun waved his hand: "I hope that you will create HNA in this era."
Zheng Jing's blood boiled, and he saw the distant shore of the ocean waving to him.
