Chapter 172 National Policy (Part 1)

Reform and opening up? Very good, very powerful slogans. However, China is not the year of comprehensive backward and poor at a certain period. Although it is a bit out of the past in science and technology, its comprehensive economic strength is one of the most powerful countries in the world today, not to mention that the population is also the world's number one. China does not need the so-called introduction of foreign capital at this time. What it needs to introduce is technology and some useful ideas.

The purpose of introducing ideas is to cultivate the ocean consciousness of the whole people and create a soil for technological progress. As for the so-called democracy, equality and even God, in Yinzuo's opinion, it is not necessary at all. At least China is not available at present. China is different from European countries. Although dynasties have changed and civil strife for thousands of years, it has always been a highly centralized country. The people have become accustomed to the existence of an emperor. In addition, the power of Confucianism is extremely powerful. It is simply a fantasy to realize Western democracy on this land of China. Even the later generations that Yinzuo came from have not realized the true democracy.

Democracy and centralization are actually a contradictory combination. There is no question of a system that is more superior. The key is to depend on the soil of the political system - the ideological realm of the people. In this era, China's democracy is no different from suicide. Yinzuo understands this very well. The existing political system is unreasonable, at least not suitable for scientific and technological development. Yinzuo also knows this point that reform is needed, and the key is how to change and what it will look like.

Unchanging is not enough to catch up with the development trend of the world. This is true, but the problem is that Yinzuo cannot make major changes at this moment. Let alone the person who dislikes most in his life is Wang Anshi. What he fears most is that he loses the throne of power and suppresses all ideas that hinder the current rule extremely harshly - literary inquisition is one of the manifestations. With Yinzuo's current status, if he really puts forward a slogan of change, I am afraid that he will be reported to the clan's government tomorrow morning; even if Yinzuo really ascended the throne, it is not that the change will be accomplished immediately. The important officials in the court are all from Confucian children, let alone the pressure from the Manchu powerful people. If he accidentally takes the throne today, he will be knocked out tomorrow - the Eight Iron Hat Kings are not a joke.

Do nothing, watching the Chinese nation decline, is not something that Yinzuo can accept. In fact, Yinzuo has done a lot of work, made great efforts, and played many edge balls. At this point today, with Yinzuo's status, there are not many more people who can do. Among them, the national policy of how to deal with the world's powers is one of them. Being backward will have to be beaten. This is the iron law of survival. It is impossible to rely on closing the country to be clean and an ostrich policy that is invisible. Yinzuo came from a previous life which proves this very well. However, it is not enough to open up the country and let the great powers enter and exit freely. Not only does there exist ideological conflicts here and it is easy to cause controversy among the government and the opposition, but also consider national security.

When it comes to national security, we have to mention the military strength of the Qing Dynasty in this era. Let’s not mention the navy. Those small broken ships are useless except for scaring small pirates. As for the army, although they are far behind in individual firearms, there is not much difference in artillery. If the new artillery designed by Yinzuo was put into use, its advanced nature would be far beyond the world powers. Mr. Kangxi did not like the innovation of firearms, but he only had a special liking for the innovation of cannons. The fundamentals can be traced back to Nurhaci, Taizu of the Qing Dynasty.

Since the death of the Qing Taizu under the red-clothed cannons of the Ming army, every emperor of the Qing Dynasty attached great importance to the research of artillery. When Kangxi ascended the throne, he attached great importance to the research of artillery. He successively developed "Sky-storming Cannons" and "Letter Bullets" and other more advanced artillery in the world at that time. Although there were the real needs of the Three Feudal Rebellion, platform, and pacifying Galdan, the concern of Mr. Kangxi on artillery research is unquestionable. The new type of artillery that Yinzuo made Liu Siyuan present in the name of the Ministry of Works has begun to enter the trial production stage, but it will take some time to be equipped with the troops.

In general, at this time, the Qing Dynasty had more than enough military strength and insufficient attack. It was certainly no problem to defend the mainland, but if we wanted to fight for hegemony, it was impossible to stand at the peak of the world. It was impossible to defend. History has long proved this point. In this era of the strong beings, only active and enterprising is the way to win, and only by going abroad can we have the opportunity to hegemony the world. Yinzuo has already done it initially. The problem now is how to go steadily and not let the world's powers enter China. At least before Yinzuo took office, those liberal thoughts could not sweep across China. There is a problem of degree here.

After sending away the two British envoys, Yinzuo sat alone in the pavilion in the back garden, pondering silently, repeatedly weighing the pros and cons in his heart, thinking about how to deal with it - the British envoys were sent away, but there were many envoys coming to China next, and it would not be possible to sort out a regulation. This matter is a national policy, and it is impossible to ignore it. The two major advisers were not allowed to do this. Yinzuo didn't even have a person to discuss it. This thought was dark until the maids came to urge the meal, and they had a little clue. They drafted a memorial in their hearts, intending to submit a copy in court to Mr. Kangxi when they went to court the next morning.

After dinner in Lan Yue'er's room, Yinzuo checked the homework of promoting the country, explained a few words, hurriedly walked to the study, wrote the memorial first, and sent someone to invite Wu and Lin to discuss matters. After reading the memorial, he asked, "What do you two sirs think?"

"The memorial itself should be feasible, but it would be inappropriate if it was proposed separately by the prince. The king has never taken charge of the Ministry of Rites and has published this book for no reason, so he is afraid that he will summon things to discuss it." After reading the memorial, Lin Xuanyi did not give any opinions on the memorial itself. After all, he is not familiar with this. Not to mention Lin Xuanyi, looking at the entire court and the country at this moment, no one can see the importance of Yinzuo's memorial.

Things to discuss? Damn, there is really this possibility. After the old man scolded the prince last time, he did not dare to make another appeal for the ban on the sea. But it is hard to guarantee that we will not jump out to attack when we submit the memorial. Even if we make some rumors in private, it will be enough for us to drink a pot. This matter is not easy to fix, but no matter how difficult it is, it must be done. Could it be that when we come to this era, we have to watch the future history again? Yinzuo gritted his teeth and said, "I also know that there will inevitably be villains when this memorial is put into action, but my king's intention has been decided, and this memorial must be put into it."

"Prince, if you really want to pay this bill, why not let the third master come forward?" Wu Sidao said quietly.

Third brother? Well, this guy has been in charge of the Ministry of Rites for many years, and is responsible for this part of the welcoming and seeing off. Although he is not as good as himself at present, most of the Ministry of Rites are his people after all, so it is not a bad idea to let him come forward. However, if he just sends the letter like this, the third brother might not be the first to be the first, and this matter has to be carefully considered. Yinzuo is sure of it and smiles and said, "Mr. Wu's words are reasonable, but it still has to be well considered how to let the third brother come forward."

"This matter is easy, the prince just needs this... to do it." Wu Sidao smiled faintly.

"Yes, I will arrange one or two now." Yinzuo nodded with a smile.

The morning court has nothing to do today, so I discussed the court affairs. The inspector impeached several small officials. Mr. Kangxi approved the report. Seeing that it was fine, he was about to get up and leave the court. Yinzuo stood up and knelt down and said, "Emperor Ahma, I have something to say: The ancients said: Isn't it pleasant to have friends coming from afar? My Qing Dynasty is a dignified country of heaven and should have the spirit of a country. Now that the envoy of the English country of Europa has been delayed in the capital for several months, and he will not call it away, and he will not pay attention to it. However, it will lose the dignity of our country. My son thought it was better to be cautious in this matter. My son asked the emperor Ahma to instruct the Ministry of Rites to make a quick decision for the emperor Ahma to break the sacred decision."

"Huh?" Old Master Kangxi hummed calmly and said, "Miao Tong."

When Miao Tong heard Yinzuo mention this, he was thinking about a countermeasure. Suddenly, he heard the call from the old man Kangxi and hurriedly stepped out and said, "I am here."

"Miao Aiqing, this matter has been delayed for a long time. As the Minister of Rites, what should I explain?" the old man asked lightly.

"I think that a mere small country in Sumeru is not worth mentioning. Since I am unwilling to follow my court etiquette, my country must be wild and wild. I suggest that the envoys of the country be expelled from the country to show their effectiveness." Miao Tong replied with a righteous face.

"Emperor, my son thought that Mr. Miao's words were wrong. My Qing Dynasty was a country of etiquette. How could such an erotic thing be done? My son thought that this matter must be cautious. The third prince had been in charge of the Ministry of Rites for a long time and was a famous humble gentleman in our dynasty. My son suggested that this matter be handed over to the third prince to deal with it." Yinzuo seriously carried out the third prince Yinzhi.

Old Master Kangxi nodded and opened his mouth: "Authentication. Yinzhi."

The third brother was a little confused. He didn't know what Yinzuo was trying to push him out. He was guessing in his heart. He suddenly heard the old man's call and hurriedly stepped out of the line, knelt down and said, "I'm here."

Mr. Kangxi glanced at Yinzhi and said, "You have always been in charge of the Ministry of Rites, so I will leave this matter to you. Next time, the resolution will be submitted before the court."

Most of the Ministry of Rites are from Yinzhi. He knew very well about this matter and knew the joints. He just didn't understand why Yinzuo pushed him out, nor did he know what traps were behind him. He couldn't help feeling uneasy, but the old man had already spoken and could not answer it, so he could only lower his head and say yes.
Chapter completed!