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    Zhenwu walked slowly in the palace, frowning and thinking, this world has changed beyond recognition, Europe is now plunged into the quagmire of war, although the Glorious Revolution broke out in the UK and established a constitutional monarchy, but at the moment  It was a massive conscription of troops and an effort to balance the situation on the European continent. The industrial revolution may not necessarily start in Britain. Although the Qing Dynasty has a weak academic foundation, the country is stable and prosperous and has good relations with France. It can attract European talents to the Qing Dynasty.  research, which was also of great benefit to promoting the development of Western learning in the Qing Dynasty.

    The trajectory of this world has already changed unconsciously, why should we always want to follow the previous trajectory?  The Qing Dynasty is now the richest country in the world, the most politically and economically stable country, and the country with the most overseas colonies. Its army and population are comparable to those of the entire Europe. The Qing Dynasty should dominate the entire world!

    Stopping in his tracks, Zhenwu ordered: "Come here."

    Bao Fuquan, who was waiting outside the door, hurriedly bowed and came in, saying: "Your Majesty"

    "Prince Xuancheng Yinzhi, Prince Lian Yin, Prince Yijun Xiang, Qingbeile Yin and Yiying should go to the study room to see the ministers, and Zhang Tingyu also came in to draft the decree." Zhenwu ordered softly.

    "Hey." Bao Fuquan hurriedly bowed.

    Zhenwu rested for a while and reviewed the memorial for a while. Bao Fuquan came in and bowed to report: "Your Majesty, Prince Cheng Yinzhi, Prince Lian Yin, Prince Yijun Xiang, Qingbeile Yin, and the minister of the study room Yiying are outside.  See you later."

    "Let them come in." Zhenwu said as he put down his pen and closed the memorial. After everyone came in to greet him, he said with a smile: "You are all exempt from the courtesy, please sit down." As he said this, he glanced at Zhang Tingyu, who was at the end of the queue.  , said: "Zhang Tingyu is preparing to draft an edict."

    Because of the secret edict, Zhang Tingyu has been promoted to a second-grade cabinet bachelor and works in the upper study room. He is only forty-four years old this year. Not only is he the youngest among the upper study rooms, he is also very agile in literary talent. Zhenwu has become quite famous in the past two years.  Like him drafting the decree, he listened to Zhenwu's instructions, and he hurriedly saluted and sat down cross-legged behind the table beside him.

    After pondering slightly, Zhenwu continued: "I recently heard that Britain has developed a steam engine. I asked the European envoys to find ways to find out the specific situation and try to buy a few steam engines and send them back. If the talents who develop steam engines can be hired back to the university,  Clear is better.

    In addition, they invite all kinds of scientific and technological talents in Europe. The Royal Academy of the Qing Dynasty warmly welcomes talents in astronomy, geography, physical chemistry, metallurgical machinery, etc. It not only provides generous remuneration, but also provides a certain amount of research funding. Those who have made significant contributions will be given to the university.  Qing title reward!  In addition, all kinds of technical talents, such as textiles, shipbuilding, casting, smelting, etc., were warmly welcomed by the Qing Dynasty and given generous treatment.  "

    While Zhang Tingyu was drafting the edict, he secretly lamented: This means employing talents in an eclectic way. The emperor was so thirsty for talents that he went to Europe to recruit talents. But in this way, the title of the Qing Dynasty is probably worthless.  .

    ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? off out of this master just to improve the status of craftsmen in the Qing Dynasty.  The scholars of the Qing Dynasty are afraid that they will be greatly unjust again.

    Yinzhi was overjoyed in his heart. Zhenwu valued Western learning so much. The Western learning established in various places in the Qing Dynasty would definitely be very popular. How many scholars in the Qing Dynasty could be knighted?  Even the Western talents in Europe can be knighted, let alone the Western talents in the Qing Dynasty?

    Seeing Zhang Tingyu stop writing, Zhenwucai continued: "This edict must not only be published in the Beijing News and Ning Newspaper, but also be widely publicized by local officials in Tianjin, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kalopa and other coastal ports. The original copy will be sent to Karpa."  Roba, transfer to Europe."

    "I obey the order." Zhang Tingyu hurriedly bowed and said,

    After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Pengye bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the emperor has always awarded the country's famous utensils, and he does not grant them lightly. He awards the title of Qing Dynasty to Europeans. I am worried that it will cause controversy."

    Zhenwu glanced at everyone, smiled slightly, and then said: "It's just a way to recruit talents. Besides, the Qing Dynasty now has a vast overseas territory. It doesn't matter even if it is granted a few titles. I am ready to reform the title system. All overseas territories  Princes and nobles with fiefdoms will not only receive no salary in the future, but will also pay tribute to the court. There is no need to worry about too many titles. Of course, titles in the Qing Dynasty are not easy to obtain. "

    Want to innovate again?  All the ministers who went to the study were shocked. This group of royal family members, princes and nobles were the foundation of the Qing Dynasty. Instead of paying salaries, they had to pay tribute. Every time they came in and out, some accounts could be settled. Would this happen?  Will it cause them serious dissatisfaction?  The matter was of great importance, and everyone was unprepared, so naturally no one dared to speak out against it rashly.

    Yin, Yinxiang, and Yin both had fiefdoms overseas, but the feudal states in West Africa were really rich. They didn't pay attention to the idea of ????salary, but they heard about tribute, and they were a little interested. Yinxiang reacted the fastest,  He hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the feudal country pays tribute, and the ministers are willing to set an example and take the lead in paying tribute, and also ask the emperor to set the amount of tribute.  "

    When Old Thirteen opened his mouth, Yin and Yin naturally did not dare to fall behind, and they all followed suit. In addition to gold and ivory, the feudal kingdoms in West Africa were also more profitable from the slave trade. Last year alone, each of their five brothers received ten  More than 10,000 taels. Now West Africa has completely controlled the coastal ports and is advancing inland. From now on, it will bring in at least 20,000 to 30,000 taels every year. If they throw some away, they will feel more at ease.

    However, Yinzhi was very envious of several people. The feudal country in South America had not yet been divided up. He, Lao Wu, Lao Seven, and Lao Twelve were all waiting eagerly.

    Zhenwu took a sip of tea, smiled slightly, and then said slowly: "Today, overseas feudal countries are still in their infancy. How could I do such a short-sighted thing as killing the goose to retrieve the eggs? This matter was just mentioned casually.  Once it develops, I will consider gradually implementing it.¡±

    What they heard was just mentioned in passing, and everyone felt relieved. When the feudal country developed, the princes and nobles no longer needed to care about this salary. Even the princes only paid ten thousand taels a year, but they paid tribute.  What proportion will it be?

    After just thinking about it, everyone put their hands down. This matter was still early, and it was not something they should worry about now. Everyone was secretly wondering why Zhenwu summoned him today.

    After a slight pause, Zhenwu brought the topic back, "I just mentioned the introduction of European talents. I think this matter is of great significance. The introduction of European scientific and technological talents and technical talents from all walks of life will not only greatly promote the  The vigorous development of Western learning in the Qing Dynasty can also greatly promote the development of military workshops and private workshops in the Qing Dynasty.

    You all know the power brought by the improvement of firearms. I will not elaborate on the importance of improvement. I can say with certainty that the impact of introducing European talents is no less than that of overseas enfeoffment. When all the outstanding talents in Europe are used by the Qing Dynasty, this will  What does it mean?  "

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    Yin hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty has far-reaching holy concerns, ambition to conquer the world, broad vision, and a mind as big as the sea. I really respect you the most."

    Seeing Prince Lian speak, everyone naturally followed suit and praised the saint.

    Zhenwu waved his hand slightly and then continued: "I have the heart to tolerate the world, and the Qing Dynasty also needs the spirit of accepting all rivers. Anyone who joins the Qing Dynasty to serve the Qing Dynasty should be regarded as the people of the Qing Dynasty.  We cannot arbitrarily differentiate between each other and be blindly arrogant and exclusive. Only when everyone in the world is used by our Qing Dynasty, can the Qing Dynasty become stronger and more prosperous, and can it truly become a heavenly kingdom!

    With the prosperity of overseas trade and the promotion of overseas enfeoffment, officials, scholars, merchants, and gentry of the Qing Dynasty should have a broader vision and a more broad-minded mind. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce European talents and launch a campaign in the Beijing News  "The distinction between Huayi and Huayi" was lifted, and the "shaving of hair and easy clothing" order was lifted, the ban on hair style and clothing was fully relaxed, and the language, clothing, customs and habits of the people of all ethnic groups under the rule of the Qing Dynasty were fully respected.  "

    Everyone was unprepared. They all listened in silence for a while. The order of shaving was lifted. Zhenwu had privately mentioned it many times. Everyone had heard about it, and Nanyang Province had not implemented shaving at all.  Now Zhenwu once again proposed this by introducing European talents. Although everyone was a little worried, they didn't know how to refute it. After all, the example of Nanyang was there. Without the implementation of the Yifu Order, Nanyang had also never implemented the Yifu Order.  Without any trouble, are the inland provinces of the Qing Dynasty worse than Nanyang?

    Seeing that everyone was silent, Yin slowly said: "Your Majesty, shaving your hair and changing your clothes has been implemented for more than seventy years. Now the orthodoxy of the Qing Dynasty has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, even if the ban on hairstyles and clothing is completely lifted.  , not many people are willing to change it, will this move disturb people's hearts?"

    Zhenwu smiled slightly and said: "The human heart? What is the human heart? I have not issued the order of 'shaving your hair and changing clothes in Nanyang', but many people have taken the initiative to shave their hair and change their clothes. This is the human heart! I have fully relaxed the rules on hair."  The ban on clothing is to create a relaxed and free atmosphere, freedom of speech, academic freedom, and freedom of customs. Only in this way can the Qing Dynasty be more attractive and attract more talents to join the Qing Dynasty and work for the Qing Dynasty."

    Seeing no one said anything, Yinxiang muttered: "The emperor has implemented a series of measures such as the New Deal, issuing silver coins, abolishing fire consumption, lending at low interest rates, lending without interest for disaster relief, promoting high-yielding and drought-resistant American crops, and large-scale overseas immigration.  It has greatly reduced the burden of farmers in the Qing Dynasty and improved their situation.

    Throughout the history of the dynasties, no court has ever treated farmers so kindly and valued them. Although the people are illiterate and illiterate, their lives are getting better and better. They all know in their hearts that I dare to boast that there will never be internal troubles in the Qing Dynasty, even if  If we are more liberal, we will not worry about internal troubles. Without the support of farmers, the Qing Dynasty will be as solid as a rock.  "
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