Tang Ning did not rush to prepare for his steel mill, but instead visited Xu Rong Village, which was about to return to the Qing Dynasty.

Tang Ning said, "My feelings for the Chinese... Alas, we are very destined to be together anyway. I will give you two books, one is the Wealth of Nations mentioned last time, and the other is the American Constitution. They are both in English. I was originally thinking of asking someone to translate it into Chinese, but this kind of book may be beheaded when the Qing Dynasty was put. This is the English version, do you dare to accept it?"

Xu Rongcun sneered: "Not to mention the English version, I dare to collect Chinese! I will not come to the UK if I am afraid of death. Thank you! But... this book is so powerful? Do you want to behead your head?"

Tang Ning: "The Wealth of Nations talks about how to establish an effective market, which means that everything revolves around this market. Those who truly understand the essence of this book will inevitably come to a conclusion that the government should weaken their role in all aspects. Retiring as an official will no longer be the most glorious thing for the family, but getting rich through business, scientific inventions, and improving productivity are the foundation of a country's prosperity. The generation of national wealth mainly depends on two factors: one is the technology, skills and judgment of the labor force, and the other is the labor force in the total population.

Among these two factors, the first factor plays a decisive role. The craftsmen, farmers, merchants, lenders, and their skills, skills and judgment are the driving force for the country's prosperity. To increase the ratio of labor to the total population means that girls and wives have to go out to work, whether they farm or go to factories, or learn knowledge. It is even more unfavorable to wrap their feet into small feet. These conclusions are common in prosperous and civilized countries, but absolutely not in the Qing Dynasty's national etiquette.

The Book of Songs says: All under the world is the king's land. The shores of the earth are the king's ministers. The so-called country above the heavens refers to the Qing Dynasty, which is the center of all countries, and there is no relationship between countries. Only other countries pay tribute to the Qing Dynasty - paying tribute. In the eyes of the high-ranking officials of the Qing Dynasty, even interacting with foreigners is a shame. Imperial power is an existence of absolute power and absolute control. As a businessman like you, we, the emperor, will you confiscate your house if you want to confiscate your house, and you will sell your female family to the official kiln. This is a symbol of barbarism and uncivilization.

The U.S. Constitution is the first constitution in the world written in writing. The highest law, and the emperor must also be under the law. Here, all rights do not belong to a certain person or an organization, but to all the people. Here they are called citizens. The U.S. Constitution clearly divides power into legislative power to formulate laws, administrative power to enforce laws, and judicial power to judge according to law. Each of the three powers is equal, and it forms a restraining effect on the other two. The three power institutions cooperate to jointly govern the country. Of course, this is absolutely not allowed by the Qing Dynasty's national etiquette and law. Do you still dare to accept these two books now?"

Xu Rongcun was sweating in cold sweat: "Why did I... want to give me this book?"

Tang Ning: "Qing officials refused to come to the UK to participate in the World Industrial Expo. When you come, you seem to be the only Qing people to participate? I regard you as the hope for the Chinese to move towards civilization and enlightenment. If you spread the ideas in these two books to one person, China will become more open and become prosperous as soon as possible. Otherwise, the soldiers of European powers will come to China again sooner or later. Moreover, the less civilized China will be beaten, the more miserable it will be. I understand?"

Xu Rongcai shook for a long time before sighing: "I am just a businessman..."

Tang Ning said calmly: "It's okay, you accept the book, hide it well, read it when you have time, and read it when you have feelings. How can you finish the eggs when you collapse the nest? Sooner or later, you will understand this. No matter how big or small the efforts are, you will be willing to contribute some effort to establish a market-oriented China that protects merchants, workers, and farmers' property for the highest purpose. Only this is the achievement of eternal generations. Do you think, if you are an official, accompanying the king is like a tiger, how many people can be above all? Even if you are favored for a while, the emperor is still the emperor and the minister, and then, what about your descendants? How sure are you protected by the emperor or a senior official for generations? The only reliable thing is that the king is fairly traded under the law. Do you want to see such a China?"

Of course, the Qing Dynasty, which protects my family's property, is good, but I'm afraid I'm not alive to enjoy it... Xu Rongcun sighed again and said, "I don't know why Mr. Windsor, you care so much about China's institutional construction. This seems that only people who truly love a country and a nation can think about it. Even I... feel ashamed, I haven't considered so much."

Tang Ning: "Tell you a secret, I will never admit it in ten minutes-my father is a Chinese and Han nationality."

Xu Rongcun was shocked and then relieved - it should be so! No wonder he doesn't look like an ordinary foreigner, no wonder he speaks Chinese better than himself, and some sentences are something that foreigners can never learn to speak in their lifetime.

"So that's it!" Xu Rongcun said these four words several times, which were the most terrifying words he heard in his life. A great man who was so influential in the UK, the queen, prince, the minister of the finance, the top banker, and the top scientists easily invited guests to his home to take the bus, was actually a Han person!

Xu Rongcun said again: "I believe it! All this makes sense, but in fact... I have long doubted..."

Tangning: "Don't get me wrong. Actually, I am an internationalist. I hope that all mankind will be civilized and civilized, except for China, India, Japan, North Korea, Siam, Africa, I hope that they will become a legal society and a civilized country. It's just that China's process is very important to mankind and has the largest population."

Xu Rongcun: "Mr. Windsor's great ambition makes me ashamed. I am just a small businessman who hopes to manage my little business."

Tang Ning laughed and said, "I would like to emphasize that I am a small businessman. Don't worry, I will not force you to resist the court. I dare not resist the government. If I want to be in the Qing Dynasty, I naturally dare not rebel. That is a serious crime to kill the nine clans. I just do my best. When I meet an enlightened Chinese, I will send him a book. All enlightenment starts with the transformation of people's thoughts. I don't even expect to see China or the Qing Dynasty's enlightenment day in my lifetime, but that's what I did. Now, I don't lack money or fame, just have a little ideal. Whether it will succeed or not."

Xu Rongcun was solemn and respected: "Mr. Tang is honest! Is your surname Tang?"

Tang Ning: "Yes!"

Xu Rongcun sighed: "Oh, the Tang Dynasty was a good dynasty..."

Tang Ning: "The era of the emperor's life and death is essentially the same, so don't be too nostalgic."

Xu Rongcun laughed: "The wind and rain in the Qing Dynasty always reminds people of the past peaceful days. By the way, when I go back this time, I have something or letter to send to my friends or relatives in China?"

Tang Ning remembered his only Chinese friend, Qi Yutai, a fur Shanxi businessman. It has been more than a year. I don’t know how this man’s Shatush’s business is doing. Is it profitable for his 100 pounds? It doesn’t matter. See you again if you are destined to be goodbye. It’s not too late to contact him when the telegraph company’s network is released in Shanxi in the future. At this time, Tang Ning is already a millionaire. Looking for Qi Taiyu is purely a reminiscent of the past. How could he still take the 100 pounds to heart?

Don't think too much anymore, Tang Ning said: "After China's trans-foreign telegram is launched, we can contact us frequently! In the future, our company will be opened to China, and we have to ask you to help you. After all, foreigners are outsiders and many national conditions do not understand. In fact, I want you to help me collect news about current affairs in China. I especially want to know the news about Beijing, Shanghai and... Taiping Army. I wonder if you are willing to accept this commission?"

Xu Rongcun patted his chest: "No problem! Since Mr. Tang looks down on me so much, he will naturally die for his confidant! What's more, such as collecting news."

Tang Ning: "This is not a trivial matter. If you act accidentally, you may punish the court. I am a British man and provide information to foreigners. This crime is quite serious. Not only do you have to send messages in English, but you also have to pay attention to the wording. It is best not to let anyone know that you are collecting information for me. If you can't hide it, you should use the name of helping Reuters News Agency provide newspaper materials. But don't be too afraid. With the good thing of wireless telegraph, the court will almost never find you."

Xu Rongcun: "That's it! I am the only one in China who knows that Mr. Tang has such a huge invention. Let me quietly get a telegraph machine back!"

Tang Ning: "This is necessary, but there will be problems with the battery supply. We have to think about the solution to this. Can I delay the delay in returning to China last month?"

Xu Rongcun: "No problem! It's been half a year, and it's not a big deal to delay another month."

Tang Ning: "Don't worry about the delayed loss of work. I won't let you suffer any losses. I heard that the annual salary of top compradors is 1,000 to 2,000 taels of silver? I bought you news, and it's also a comprador! I paid 2,000 taels of annual salary for you. I received useful news and bonuses. What do you think?"
Chapter completed!