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Chapter 964 (First update, please subscribe)
In the first month of 1881, the earth-shaking changes that took place in China had little impact on most Ming people, but for another part of the Ming people who were ordinary but cared about the world, the drastic changes in China were overwhelming. Perdition is undoubtedly joyous.

In fact, as early as a few years ago, many people with lofty ideals in China joined the "Xinghan Association". Even Li Xuzhou's rebellion against the Qing Dynasty last year was "facilitated" by the young officers of the "Xinghan Association". The international students joined hands to contribute to the anti-Qing cause.

When the news of the collapse of the Manchu Qing Dynasty spread to Daming and caused fierce repercussions throughout the Ming Dynasty, the official response of the Ming Dynasty seemed to be very calm, as if everything was normal and normal, because for this day, the high-level empire had already prepared for it. Even during the "Xuzhou military remonstrance", the imperial consul warned all countries not to interfere.

In a word, for this day, the high-level empire has not only prepared for it, but also has been looking forward to it for a long time.

"According to Li Xuzhou's request, we plan to provide him with a loan of 7000 million yuan to be used for various expenditures before and after the establishment of the new government, of which 1000 million yuan will be used to relieve refugees..."

When Zuo Zongtang made a report, Emperor Zhu just nodded his head slightly. Whether these loans or aids, the decision had been made as early as the end of last year. After all, supporting Huaxia was an undeniable duty of Ming Dynasty.

"I don't need to repeat these. I already know it. In addition, I think we should increase the funding for education. In my opinion, compared with guns, China needs the largest number of schools and the largest number of schools." For education, let the Huaxia Education Fund negotiate with them, subsidize a school in each county, send teachers, provide teaching materials, and if education prospers, Huaxia prospers. If you want to strengthen the country, you must strengthen education!"

The Huaxia Education Foundation was established by Emperor Zhu eight years ago. It aims to provide educational assistance to the homeland of China and Nanyang. In the past eight years, the foundation has established more than primary and secondary schools in various places. It has never been funds that have limited the scale of aid, but the suppression of the Qing authorities.

Now that there is no Manchu Qing Dynasty, it is natural to increase assistance. After all, in Emperor Zhu's plan, the future China is also a participant in that world war.

"I understand."

Zuo Zongtang nodded, and then said.

"Your Majesty, the telegram sent back by the consul stationed in Xuzhou stated that after the Xinghan Army conquered the capital, Li Shaoquan of the capital has decided to make Xuzhou his capital!"

"Oh! The capital is Xuzhou!"

This news surprised Emperor Zhu for a while, and then said.

"This Li Xuzhou, he really deserves to be Li Xuzhou, he actually takes Xuzhou as the capital of the country... He really lives up to his Xuzhou name!"

"Your Majesty, taking Xuzhou as the capital of the country is a last resort. Although the capital is good, there are more than 160 million people in the capital and more than 120 million bannermen. They have hatred for the Li family who take over the world. With those people, how can the Li family Can you sleep soundly? Nanjing is now the capital of heaven, Xi’an is located in a remote area, and Shaanxi has become increasingly barren since the end of the Tang Dynasty. In contrast, Xuzhou is the most suitable place to establish its capital. The local business has been operating for more than ten years, secondly, the local industry and commerce are prosperous, and thirdly, it is close to the port, and it is only miles away from Haizhou, so it is reasonable to use Xuzhou as the capital."

Although Zuo Zongtang's analysis seemed reasonable, but after nodding in agreement, Emperor Zhu said again.

"From Yichen's point of view, I'm afraid things are not as simple as they appear on the surface."

As soon as His Majesty finished speaking, Wang Youling followed suit.

"That's right, Prime Minister Zuo only saw that Xuzhou was suitable for the capital, but he didn't see Li Shaoquan's heart of a tiger and a wolf. Xuzhou is only a hundred miles away from Huai'an, and to the south is the territory of heaven. How can you allow others to snore on the side of the couch? "

Casting his eyes on His Majesty, Wang Youling said.

"Your Majesty, I believe that Li Shaoquan's purpose is to force me, Daming, to agree to his sending troops south to unify the Central Plains."

This is probably Li Shaoquan's real intention!

"Unify the Central Plains!"

After pondering for a moment, Emperor Zhu nodded slightly.

"If he has the ability, it's not impossible!"

"Your Majesty, we were originally not..."

When the words came to his lips, Zuo Zongtang said as if he had suddenly realized.

"It seems His Majesty has already decided!"

"This time is not the same time. From now on, the level of governance of the kingdom of heaven is still much lower than that of the Li family. If China wants to gain a foothold in the world, it does not rely on your help. God helps those who are self-improving, whether it is the kingdom of heaven or the Li family. There will always be a strong competition between them..."

The "Gu" that has been raised in Huaxia for so many years has finally achieved some success. For the unification of the Central Plains, Emperor Zhu is naturally happy to see it.

"Only in this way, the Central Plains will have the opportunity to participate in world competition in the future. After all, the world is so big that our family can't eat it. We Chinese people eat more, and outsiders always eat less!"

From this point of view, Emperor Zhu's broad-mindedness is so broad that almost all the monarchs of the past dynasties cannot compare with him. After all, how can others snore and sleep on the side of the couch... This is the common sense throughout the ages.

"Your Majesty, the truth is the truth, but we have to consider the other side of the impact."

Zuo Zongtang looked at His Majesty and directly expressed his worries.

"Immigration, Your Majesty, with the stability and construction of the country, when the people live and work in peace and contentment, the number of immigrants moving to Daming is bound to decrease day by day. This will seriously affect the introduction of immigrants in our Ming Dynasty. Without a steady stream of immigrants, what can our Ming Dynasty do?" To enrich the vast colony?"

Although with the end of the four-year "Ding Wu Qi Famine" in 1879, the immigration of four to five million people has ended, but more than one million immigrants still flow into Daming every year.

What did these immigrants bring to Daming?
Of course, it is a steady stream of labor force - more than 1875 million new immigrants in the five years from 1880 to 5, not only provided sufficient population for the rapidly expanding territory of Ming Dynasty, but also provided sufficient resources for the rapid development of Ming Dynasty's industry. labor force.

Whether it is the former or the latter, it is very important to Daming.However, different from the past, now Da Ming attracts more immigrants to enrich the colonies. In the past few years, the immigrants of Da Ming in the African colonies have exceeded 1000 million, but even so, compared to the vast colonies , the population is still too small.

"Your Majesty, if there are no immigrants from the mainland, how can we enrich our colony of 500 million square kilometers in Africa? Although it is a colony, the local resources are related to the lifeline of my Ming Dynasty!"

(End of this chapter)