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The desire for sweetness prompted humans to endure bees' bites, but before the wave of industrialization swept the world, not everyone could enjoy this luxury or sweet food and beverage.

In the Middle Ages in Europe, nobles often solemnly recorded how many barrels of honey were in their wills, and even the price of sugar remained high after the Renaissance. In Japan, when aristocratic women got married, sugar was also an extremely important dowry, and they would record it in special records, even in modern times. And those ordinary people may even never be able to taste the taste of honey and candy in their entire lives.

In contrast, China, which is only separated from Japan, had a happiness index of ancient civilians at this point far higher than that of other parts of the world. The reason is that there are all honey in the world, and China is not the origin of sugar, but before the arrival of the industrial era, in addition to the malt sugar that condensed the wisdom of the ancients, which increased the production of sweet foods, China's sugar production process was always ahead of the world.

In the Ming Dynasty, the origin of white sugar re-selling sugar was India, and Indians called it Chinese sugar. The Jinhua sucrose factory where Wang Fu and Chen Wen jointly obtained sucrose by machinery and converted it into white sugar was derived from China. In addition to "Tiangong Kaiwu", many documents and historical materials such as "Min Shu Nanchan", "Physical Knowledge", "Guangyang Miscellaneous Notes", "Xinghua Fu Zhi" and other documents are specifically recorded.

Sugar has always been the flagship product of ancient China's foreign trade. Not to mention the distance, in the ten years of Chongzhen alone, the British East India Company, which had weaker strength in East Asia, purchased 13o28 dan of white sugar and 5o dan of rock sugar from Guangzhou Port, not to mention the exports of the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Chinese maritime merchants to Japan, Ryukyu, North Korea and Southeast Asia.

"The Japanese samurai's life is very hard."

When I heard Chen Wen’s joke, not only Wang Fu, but most of the entourage members laughed. The newspaper mentioned that the gap between Japan’s sugar prices and China was too big, with sugar per pound of less than 500 cigars. At that time, Japan’s grain was just this price, which was more than 30 to 50 times higher than that of China in the same period!

If calculated based on the Japanese high-quality Ishigao system, it seems that the middle and lower samurai class would not spend too much money on luxury goods such as sugar, let alone ordinary people. The Chinese people at the same time were just the opposite. Although sugar is also a luxury goods, you can buy some during festivals - even if there is no honey or sugar, isn't there malt sugar?

This is true for sugar, silk, porcelain, tea, etc., and Japan can resell raw materials, sea goods, Japanese knives, and square items. The huge price difference makes sea trade a profitable industry. Historically, the Donglin Party, as a representative of Southeast Maritime Merchants, also used its own rights to exempt sea trade taxes. Smuggling is popular on the coast of China, but the country cannot make profits. The Donglin Qunshi passed it on to ordinary farmers, and the hundreds of years of dark age has since begun.

The main focus of combating smuggling is on the administrative side. Chen Wen’s current focus is on the process of industrialization. After several years of accumulation, the hydraulic workshops of the Military Industry Department of the Ming Army of Jiangsu and Zhejiang have already formed a scale, and the production technology has become more mature. The production of weapons, armor, and civilian mechanical parts are the same. The production rate is much faster than that of hand-made production. Even the Qing Dynasty, which was holding a large number of craftsmen in the north and south, could not compare with it, let alone those literati who were likely to have never read mechanical books.

Industrialization determines many things. Chen Wen has matured hydraulic machinery through military manufacturing and used the means of making machinery to expand its scale rapidly. Now he has entered the stage of converting the production capacity of machinery into civilian use, and has already been on the top scale in Asia.

"With China's resources and the wisdom of the people, we will soon become the world's factory. At that time, the overwhelming sea ships will sell their goods all over the world, and it will be nothing more than a matter of going to the court in all countries."

The editor of Dibao passionately recorded the bold words Chen Wen said when inspecting the Jinhua sugar plant, and published them in Dibao as quickly as possible, spreading this ambition to every corner of the Ming army occupied by Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and even the surrounding areas.

In modern countries, Ilibya relies on grabbing, and the gold of the Inca Empire has achieved the glory of Spain and Portugal; Western Europe relies on technology, and the industrial revolution has allowed Britain, France and the Netherlands to dump goods around the world; emerging countries have used financial cheats, and Japan and Germany have used cheats to create giant enterprises to compete with old capitalist countries.

The former is too barbaric and does not conform to China's traditional values, and has been eliminated by the world, so Chen Wen prefers the latter two, especially the second, which is more in line with the productivity level of this era.

The figures supported by Chen Wen are all gentry and businessmen who have had cooperative relations with the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Mingjun Group over the years and have relatively harmonious cooperation. There are Longyou Business Group, local merchants in Jinhua, and there are also many gentry who have praised military supplies like 6 Yuding. Wang Fu is the representative of Hui merchants.

Chen Wen's advantages lie in the maturity of technology, the scale of machinery, and the advantages of capital, credit, supply, channels, etc., while these characters also have such as funds, supply, connections, and sales channels. Chen Wen's support for them will soon be effective. A group of industrial and commercial groups surrounding the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Mingjun Group have more practical interests.

Jinhua sugar sugar factory is just one of them. More factories use machinery to produce various products, and output has increased rapidly. It is one thing to increase the scale of foreign trade, and it is also a good thing to lower local prices to benefit the people.

At the beginning of the career, in order to cope with repeated encirclements and suppressions, the agriculture-based and grain-based project formed. After years of development, it is obviously no longer suitable for the current situation. Industrialization is what Chen Wen follows and is also the path China will continue in the next few hundred years. Now it is better to lay the foundation than to lag behind the world and then chase after it is kicked open by others.

Since we have to take the path of industrialization, science and technology are naturally indispensable. Chen Wen now has encyclopedia-style scientists like Song Yingxing, but the burden of improving science and technology is also very heavy. It is so heavy that when Song Yingxing recommended some people with more or less scientific knowledge, he also had to be responsible for the manufacturing and opening of machinery in the yamen and factories during the day, and to tutor the students for scientific knowledge at night. One person wanted to be used as three or four people.

Of course, it is not enough to rely on Song Yingxing alone. Chen Wen has a more practical solution, just like maritime trade and industry. The world is bustling for profit, and the world is bustling for profit. As long as science and technology are linked with actual interests, everything will become different with motivation.

"Reward Ming Creation? Reward Basic Scientific Research? Jinhua University Hall? Patent Rights Act?"

Zhou Yueying could see the literal meaning of a series of fresh nouns, and could also vaguely feel the meaning and Chen Wen's intention. After she looked through these drafts, she quickly understood what Chen Wen's intention was.

"It's really safe for my husband to set up the university in Jinhua, but his influence is much worse."

Jinhua was the earliest area to be recaptured by Chen Wen. The society was stable and people's livelihood was restored very well, and the people's hearts were guaranteed. Moreover, the degree of industrialization was driven by the hydraulic workshop of the Military Industry Department, which was also the highest, and it was indeed an excellent choice. However, Jinhua was not a provincial capital like Hangzhou and Nanchang in the next morning, nor Nanjing, and even in western Zhejiang, its influence has only surpassed Quzhou in recent years. Previously, it was more of an ordinary administrative area and the birthplace of the world-famous Yiwu soldiers.

"The influence will indeed be lower."

Nanjing will be the focus of future work. Whether it is the Northern Expedition or the shock of the gentry in Jiangnan, it is necessary to move the administrative center there. The Liangjiang Governor's Office has begun the reconstruction work. After the completion of the Kuaiji County Prince's Mansion in Nanjing, Chen Wen planned to take Zhou Yueying and his daughter. By then, Jinhua's status as an administrative center will be officially announced.

This is geographically determined, and using Nanjing as the center can better respond to threats in all directions. However, in Zhejiang, with the restoration of Hangzhou, whether the Zhejiang Governor's Office should move back to Hangzhou has become a problem.

Hangzhou was the original provincial capital, with traditional advantages in agriculture, handicrafts, commerce and service industries, and is one of the richest places in the country. Jinhua has been revived for the longest time, has the highest degree of industrialization, and has the implementation of the military merits and field teaching system. Local people also support the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Mingjun Group more.

Both have pros and cons, and there are also local officials who insist on relocation and not relocation have become a problem, but this is just a problem in Zhejiang Province. In terms of influence, it is really impossible to compare with Nanjing.

"The transformation period has arrived, and we really need to consider more thoroughly."

As he said that, Chen Wen put down his work and entered a state of contemplation, while Zhou Yueying sat silently beside Chen Wen, carefully flipping through the draft, and understanding the contents.

After a long time, Chen Wen sighed and then said: "The Jiangnan culture is rich in people, and it can indeed play a greater role there."

Seeing Chen Wen walk out of the entanglement, Zhou Yueying happily said: "My husband is the hero of the Han family today. A hero should not be afraid to stand on a higher and larger stage."

"What my wife said is very much." Chen Wen smiled slightly, and saw that Zhou Yueying was still holding those drafts in his hand, so he asked her: "Do you think there is anything else to add to this draft?"

The draft is clearly written, but there are indeed many things worth discussing in the details. However, in Zhou Yueying's view, Chen Wen's idea is very clear, that is, by connecting science and technology and clear creation with material rewards, he can get rid of the dilemma of scholars in Chinese society who are interested in studying because of their interests, but do not seek much understanding, and often cannot be practical, while craftsmen lack clear and motivation.

"I have just read some of them. Don't blame me if you say something wrong."

"Am I such a stingy man?"

Chen Wen's chuckle came, and Zhou Yueying flipped the draft, pointing to the content of the draft, while talking about her opinion.

"In my foolish opinion, my husband rewards Ming Creation to obtain more practical machinery or methods, and patent rights are the core of the reward system; basic science is to understand the essence of things and to be more beneficial to the former; while university schools are to cultivate more talents trained in theoretical knowledge, just like martial arts schools improve the ability of officers in batches."

Chen Wen was not surprised that Zhou Yueying was able to easily understand Chen Wen's thoughts. Chen Wen nodded solemnly, and Zhou Yueying, who was affirmed, put some of her ideas into words.

"First, reward basic science, I think it should not be linked to education. The gentry's hobby for Western learning is often only derived from interest. They occasionally think about it, but in essence they are still the old gentry's ideas and are easy to teach students. In addition, the draft mentions basic science requires time and energy, and spends a lot of materials to repeatedly conduct experiments. This is obviously not something ordinary craftsmen can bear. They understand and realize more from their work."

"The former is good at fame, while the latter is profitable, so we should treat it differently. I think it is better to set up a special newspaper and encourage gentry who are interested in it to contribute. They can allow them to put their names or pseudonyms in the articles so that more people can know. At the same time, they will be given some good rewards, and the gentry will flock to them. Moreover, if you focus on this on weekdays, your energy will be dispersed, and your interference in government affairs will also decrease."

"As for the craftsmen..."

Speaking of this, Zhou Yueying pondered for a moment, and then said in Chen Wen's encouraging gaze: "As for craftsmen, they should focus on material rewards, and real silver is what they desire most, because these can change their living conditions. However, in terms of reputation, they must not be equated with gentry, in order to prevent the former from losing their enthusiasm for research."

Zhou Yueying's idea was nothing more than a difference between gentry and craftsman, using differentiated treatment to inspire the enthusiasm of both. Chen Wen's draft would have to be discussed at the royal palace in the later period, but now it seems that Zhou Yueying can replace many officials with advice alone.

"It is really the greatest blessing for my husband in his life to be able to marry his wife and go home."

"My husband makes fun of me again."

Zhou Yueying's pretty face was slightly red, and her pouting mouth was very attractive, but Chen Wen rarely had any other thoughts, just signaled Zhou Yueying to continue talking about her ideas.

"Then, patent rights are a good thing, and the protection can be further improved. We can use administrative, economic, moral and other means to crack down on theft of other people's patents at the same time. The punishment for husband is not low, but I think it can be higher."

"In this regard, we should indeed use duplicates, otherwise the enthusiasm for creating explicitly will be reduced."

"Finally, the husband of the university planned to start with children with literacy and numerical basis and select talented children. I think it is better to focus on military children and supplement the civilians to ensure that these talented people can be used by our Chen family."

Zhou Yueying's thoughts aroused Chen Wen's deep thoughts. After a moment, he suddenly realized that the couple simply completed the draft in the study, saying one by one, and even did not even go to have supper. Until the discussion was completed, it was late at night, and the midnight snacks prepared were delivered by the maid.

"Has Baicao fallen asleep?"

"If you go back to the princess, the county lord has already fallen asleep."

After knowing that his daughter had rested, Zhou Yueying felt relieved to enjoy the midnight snack. Chen Wen heard that his daughter had rested, and asked about her daughter, before he turned to enjoy the midnight snack.

It is not advisable to eat too much midnight snack, otherwise it will become a burden to your appetite. After dinner, chat and digest for a while, Chen Wen and Zhou Yueying went to wash and rest.

Lying on the bed, Zhou Yueying suddenly asked a question that Chen Wen had never thought of.

"Husband, what kind of husband do you think you can find for our daughter in the future?"

Hearing this, Chen Wen was stunned and then laughed: "Madam, you are thinking too far. Our daughter is only one year old now."

Compared to Chen Wen's big stick, Zhou Yueying frowned and murmured to herself.
Chapter completed!