Chapter 713
The Beijing News, which had been silent for four miles, finally began a fierce counterattack. All the articles were analyzed by the reasons for the fall of Ming Dynasty, discussed the status and responsibilities of the gentry, and explained the new policy. The articles were either from Li Guangdi, Zhang Penghong and other disciples and officials, and were also famous in the scholars and forests, or from the famous scholars and scholars of the Qing Dynasty. Even the officials of the Ming History Museum who analyzed the cause of the fall of Ming Dynasty were well-known in the scholars and forests.
As soon as the Beijing News was released, it immediately caused a huge sensation in the capital. Not to mention the court's attitude, just the title of these famous ministers and scholars was enough to attract incoming and rushing to circulate, and the Beijing News was soon robbed and empty.
During this period, the new policy that was piloted by Shanxi has long been a hot topic due to the debate between the Beijing News and Ning News. As a victim of the new policy, the gentry naturally cared about the matter of the new policy. When they saw the Beijing News' attitude, the gentry all felt bitter and felt cold. Seeing that the court did not compromise due to the strong opposition of the gentry, this was preparing for a new round of public opinion propaganda.
Subsequently, several Beijing newspapers confirmed their Baishao's conjecture. A large number of articles written by court officials began to appear in Beijing newspapers. There were both full and Han officials, and there were more Han officials. The continuous news made the gentry feel even more disheartened. The court made up for the losses of officials through measures such as guarantees and improving the salaries and welfare of officials during their resignation period and after retirement, and separated officials from the officials and gentry.
Ning Bao's reaction to this was naturally extremely fierce. Not only did a group of gentry and merchants hired gunmen to vigorously attack the new policy in Ning Bao for their own interests, but a large number of scholars who were unwilling to be talented and dreamed of becoming famous overnight were also trying their best to write articles and refute them.
During the continuous debates of the Beijing News Ningbao, Ningbao's popularity rose all the way, and it soon became well-known. There were endless gentry and merchants who lost donations and advertised. Lang Yanji, the governor of Liangjiang, was overjoyed and quickly expanded the scale of Ningbao and quickly developed Ningbao into a ri-biography newspaper, with the quality of the ri-biography newspaper.
Seeing that Ning Bao's new policy of openly attacking the court was nothing, many cautious scholars from all over the country who were cautious and waiting and watching began to be unable to hold back, and continued to write articles to join this unprecedented debate, some of whom had objections and some supported them.
Scholars from all over the north and south contributed articles nearby, which made the Ningbao slightly change. The articles published changed the previous one-sided opposition, and articles supporting the new policy began to appear. However, the Beijing News did not publish articles opposing the new policy at all, and even the gentry of the capital complained endlessly. Many people rushed to Yaojin and joined forces with Yaojin's gentry to ask Shi Shilun, the governor of Zhili, to establish the Tianjin newspaper.
Not only were the gentry in the capital who had this idea, but the gentry in Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Hangzhou and Xi'an also began to ask local officials to start local newspapers and found local newspapers. Governors and governors from all over the country were also jealous of the income of the Ning newspaper and submitted memorials to ask for the creation of local newspapers.
When the government and the public were debating over the new policy, the attention of the princes and nobles in the capital was attracted by the slaves of Japan. The news came from the Lifanyuan that Japan provided 300,000 skilled craftsmen and young and strong peasants to the Qing Dynasty starting this year.
As soon as the news spread, the princes and nobles were very moved and immediately rushed to Prince Lian's mansion to inquire about the specific situation. For them, these skilled farmers in Japan were really important.
The American vassal land was widely spread, and the most lacking was the slaves who were open to the land. Because the imperial court limited the number of flags of each vassal, it was difficult for the vassal state to develop rapidly without slaves. The princes and nobles were originally waiting for black slaves in Africa, but they did not expect that Japan would provide 300,000 skilled farmers and craftsmen.
For them, this was tantamount to a timely rain. Skilled farmers were much stronger than black slaves who were not familiar with farming. Although the American finite countries have fertile land, abundant water and grass, and numerous wild animals, relying on hunting or grazing to solve the survival problems of many entrances. If the finite countries want to develop rapidly, they must plant on a large scale. If they do not solve the problem of food, everything is a luxury.
The princes and nobles waited until the West Flower Hall of Prince Lian's Mansion until the beginning of the afternoon before they heard the report that Prince Lian had returned to the mansion. Prince Jian Yaer Jianga, Prince Xian Yanhuang, Prince Yu Baotai, Prince Kang Chong'an, Prince Duluo Shuncheng Bumuba, Prince Keqinping Naersu, Prince Shuncheng Leerjin and others all stood up to greet him.
Yinsi came back from Changyuan, washed up a little, changed into daily clothes and rushed over, entered the door and greeted the crowd. He went straight under the master's seat. After the crowd sat down, he smiled and said with a smile: "Everyone is here for the 300,000 skilled craftsmen and young men in Japan."
Prince Yu Baotai smiled and said, "Brother, don't be too flirt with your appetite. Are these craftsmen and young men in Japan slaves? How much is a silver? The American ban has restrictions on the number of flags. Is there any limit on the number of slaves?"
Yinsi sipped the tea and said slowly: "These craftsmen and young men in Japan were agreed to not traffic in gold, silver, copper and other metals from Japan within three years, and exchanged them for one and a half million stones of rice with Japan. They were not slaves, but only ten years of long-term laborers."
When they heard that they were not slaves, the princes and nobles were disappointed. The difference between slaves and long-term workers was not ordinary. At the very least, long-term workers had to pay wages and they had to pay compensation if they died. Besides, the cost of transporting them was quite large. Yaerjiang A turned his head and asked: "Eighth brother, the navy will go to Africa in September. Before June next year, will the black slaves arrive in Luzon? Besides, will the black slaves farm?"
Seeing the disappointment on everyone's face, and hearing Yaer Jiang'a ask about the black slaves, Yinsi couldn't help but smile and said, "There will definitely be African black slaves next year. Whether they can arrive in Luzon before June, no one can say whether they will farm. It's hard to say that some black slaves can farm or not. Besides, Europe is also catching black slaves in Africa. Now everything is too early. You must have to stand firm in Africa to have a correct letter."
After hearing that Europeans were also capturing black slaves in Africa, the crowd couldn't help but feel speechless, all hesitating in their hearts whether to ask these long-term workers from Japan to ponder, Prince Xian Yanhuang said: "The emperor has always been determined to change the relationship between the clan and vassals, and he has no good feelings for Japan. Ten years later, who knows what is going on?"
After hearing this, the crowd was overjoyed. Zhenwu had always been warlike and was determined to change the relationship between the clan and vassals. Judging from his various means of treating Japan, it was not a matter of favorable feelings, but hatred. What will the scale of the navy develop in ten years? Japan is probably already included in the Qing Dynasty, so what about the long-term worker?
Yinsi nodded slightly before smiling: "The emperor has an order. The price of this group of young and strong in Japan is twenty-four taels of silver."
Twelve taels of silver per person? The crowd was slightly stunned and was very happy. Since they were long-term workers, it was impossible to sell them. Zhenwu obviously sold these young and strong Japanese people as slaves. Twelve taels of silver per person is not expensive, so the transaction is absolutely cost-effective.
Yinsi looked at the crowd and smiled and said, "You don't have to worry about slaves. Next year, African black slaves and Mughal slaves will be continuously supplied with large amounts of energy. You don't have to fight for it. Just do it according to their respective financial resources and transportation capabilities. In addition, overseas bans do not limit the number of slaves, and the number of flags will be gradually relaxed. In addition, the emperor has allowed overseas bans to equip 1ri firearms, but it is not for free, but for silver to buy them. The new firearms will be gradually released in three years."
When they heard this, the crowd couldn't help but feel happy. Without limiting the number of slaves and having enough slaves, wouldn't it be too high for birds to fly? They were not very concerned about firearms. Since the new firearms began to be relaxed in three years, why spend money to buy old firearms? It's better to buy slaves than to have that money.
Prince Yu Baotai bowed slightly and said, "Brother, we all want to buy slaves, but now we are really short of money. Can the Baby mention the emperor and let the 'Four Great Heng' borrow another batch of silver for us?"
"You can't afford this little money?" Yinsi smiled and said, "Even if you invest in five thousand, it's only 60,000 taels, why do you need to borrow?"
"The eighth brother enfeoffed it in Africa, which saved a lot of money." Yarjiang Apo said with a sourness: "The silver for buying slaves is just a small amount, and transportation and grain supply are the big amount. Even if Yokosuka boards the ship and goes directly to the Americas, it will be a nearly half a year of voyage. It will take half a year to see the profits. The grain and freight are more expensive than the silver. Moreover, more and more people will be invested, and the fleet size will also expand."
It turned out that it was to expand the fleet size. Yinsi nodded and said, "The emperor has always strongly supported the overseas ban. I will try to give it a try when I meet him next time."
When the crowd heard this, they were all overjoyed and thanked him. Yinsi replied with a bow and said, "There is a little bit of a need. The craftsmen and young men and women in Japan are both men and women. The craftsmen are even allowed to bring their families and young people, and the sale is also a pair."
The princes and nobles were stunned when they heard this. Who is the young and strong girl? She also has twelve taels of silver per person? Isn’t this intention to cheat them? There are also craftsmen, one craftsman, and one family, and they all count them on the head. Wouldn’t they be deprived of death?
Prince Bumuba of Shuncheng glanced at the crowd and said coldly: "Uncle Eight, we can't afford such slaves. Are African black slaves and Mughal slaves sold in pairs like this?"
Yinsi was not angry, but still smiled and said, "African black slaves, Mughal slaves only sold men, and the price was lower than that of Japanese slaves. The initial price was ten taels. For these 300,000 Japanese young and strong men, the emperor really couldn't bear to sell them to the Americas. He stipulated that each purchase can only be bought at most 2,000 yuan per year."
The purchase restriction? The crowd was confused and Prince Yu Baotai hesitated and said, "Why is this?"
"It's very simple." Yinsi didn't care and said concisely: "Water is hardworking and willing to go to a thousand times, and once you enter, you can be as good as two African black slaves. Women are also good at farming. Moreover, slaves with children are easier to manage. Besides, isn't this child the family gave birth to a child?
Chapter completed!