The Empire will continue to win

Seeing that the young guest was amiable and seemed to have no penchant for binding or whipping, they noticed that he was not interested in such things.

The slender Asuka mustered her courage and said:

"The day before yesterday, I went to send money, only 30 silver dollars, but they charged a 10 silver dollar handling fee. They said that the starting price for international remittances, no matter how much or how little, is 10 silver dollars."

10 silver dollars!!

This is enough for the whole family to eat seaweed and white rice balls for two months.

I felt cold and shivering.

"You bastard!" Shen Moqing was furious.

I had long ago suggested immediately cutting off the remittance channels between the two countries to curb the war potential of the Eastern Sang Kingdom. And yet, the remittance channels are still open?

Empire!

When will you finally finish going through all the wrong options?

Suddenly.

He recalled a passage from one of his papers:

If monarchical rule were also graded, for most monarchs, 0 points would actually be a not-too-bad evaluation, because there are far too many monarchs with negative scores.

Mediocrity can actually be a positive evaluation for a monarch. A monarch who is aware of his own mediocrity is already quite extraordinary.

.........

He reached out and pulled Michiko and Asuka into his arms.

"Fourth question: How much money do you send home each year? Approximately what percentage of your income does that take up?"

"200 silver dollars, about 70%."

"150 silver dollars, 80% complete."

Poor?

Of course it's pitiful.

However, their remittances turned into bullets and shells for the East Sang army.

Ridiculous?

That's absolutely absurd.

However, after studying political science for a long time, one becomes indifferent to absurd events, because every seemingly absurd event has a corresponding logical support.

Respect the fate of others!

Sudden.

He frowned.

"That's not right."

"Logically speaking, the money you sent home should have been enough for your family back in China to live a very comfortable life. How could they starve to death?"

"That's not how it works. Our emperor has issued a decree that for all international remittances, 90% goes to the state and only 10% goes to the individual," Asuka said softly.

"Isn't anyone protesting?"

The women and the others looked at each other, not daring to speak.

Motoko Takei explained, "After the Cultural Revolution, our country implemented a policy of industrial development to revitalize the nation. Although we made many significant progresses, the country was too poor and desperately needed funds. Therefore, although everyone was somewhat dissatisfied, they could all understand."

"I see."

Yes, the Dongsang people are hardworking, they are not afraid of hardship, and they can survive even by eating grass.

.........

It was late at night.

Singing could be heard coming from inside the tea pavilion.

Sakura

Sakura

Noyama Ario

见わたす limitり

~

"Cherry blossoms".

The singers and the female singers were all in tears, probably because they were lovesick.

outside the house.

Zhang Zongcang curled his lip, thinking to himself, "Young masters from wealthy families are really different. They even listen to music when they visit a brothel. They might as well have sex a couple more times."

Besides, this little tune doesn't sound cheerful at all; the melody is too sad. In my hometown of Caoxian County, Caozhou Prefecture, it could be used to hold a decent funeral.

The song ended.

The men and women knelt down to form a united fleet, head to tail.

Ah ~

Professor's Yamato!

.........

early morning.

As the first rays of sunlight shone again on the stone lantern, the wooden gate opened, and Shen Moqing walked out on crutches, limping but full of energy.

A magnificent naval battle, allowing the captain to spin 360 degrees.

Let's go~

When the two arrived at the front yard, they discovered that the cadets had drunk too much the night before, and many were still fast asleep in gentle arms, completely oblivious to their surroundings.

"Young master~" Yuanzi, dressed in a black kimono, followed closely behind, hesitant to speak.

"What's wrong?"

"Sorry about that bill."

"Put it on the tab, I'll sign for it."

The bill clearly stated: 800 silver dollars.

It should be noted that at that time, ordinary servants in the capital only received 3 silver dollars per month, while privates of the First Division received 5 silver dollars per month.

800 silver dollars is quite a lot of money.

Motoko Takei was very uneasy and whispered, "Young Master Shen, the shopkeeper has a rule that customers' bills can only be held for one month."

"Really?" Shen Moqing signed his name with a flourish, thinking to himself, "I'm not returning it. I want to see the true face of the mastermind behind the scenes."

Hiding one's head and revealing one's tail is not a good thing.

"Second brother, be careful."

Zhang Zongcang carefully supported him.

The two got into the carriage and drove away.

Shen Moqing glanced back and saw that Takei Motoko and her group of women were still standing in the same spot, bowing respectfully.

"Go to Yanshan Heavy Industry in Nanyuan."

"Alright, gentlemen, hold on tight." The young coachman cracked his whip, and the light four-wheeled carriage swiftly headed south.

.........

Half an hour later.

"Thank you for your kind offer, one silver dollar."

"Take it."

"Thank you, sir."

There were 200 such four-wheeled carriages in the entire capital. They were lightweight, luxurious, and could be hailed at will, making them very convenient and easy to go anywhere, much like taxis.

Aside from the high price, it's perfect.

At this time, people are coming to work in an endless stream.

Upon seeing that it was their superior officer, the two factory guards carrying rifles immediately knelt on one knee and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency Supervisor."

"Get up! Inform the entire factory, I have a meeting at 9:00 AM sharp!"

"Yes."

playground.

The 3000 employees were as docile as kittens, not daring to utter a sound or make a move.

These days, the story of Supervisor Shen's rampage has become increasingly outlandish, with rumors circulating that he started practicing martial arts at the age of three, possesses exceptional physical strength, and can even withstand bombs.

.........

bang bang bang~

He fired three shots into the air.

Then, Shen Moqing brandished the revolver, which was emitting wisps of smoke:

"I can overlook past transgressions. But from today onward, my rules are your rules. Anyone who disobeys will be dismissed, and not only dismissed, but also thoroughly investigated to see if they are a traitor!"

"The imperial court is planning to send troops to teach the small country of Dongsang a lesson. The army is about to set off, and supplies and weapons are being prepared in advance. At this critical juncture, an enemy spy has actually attempted to assassinate me. I do not believe that there was no collusion with a traitor."

The playground was deathly silent.

Seeing that no one dared to publicly provoke him, Shen Moqing ignited the first fire of the new official's term.

"I hereby announce that all officials in the gun factory are dismissed. Who will fill the vacancies? Over the next few days, everyone will compete for a position. Whoever has the most outstanding abilities, the best skills, and the greatest contributions will be promoted."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Factory security team, stay behind."

.........

After the meeting adjourned.

The crowd chattered excitedly.

"What does 'everyone competes for a position' mean?" a young foreigner with a full head of blond hair asked in a low voice.

"That means everyone in our factory can volunteer to be in charge," a colleague explained.

Who is Mao Sui?

"Alright, little John, I can't talk to you anymore. Just remember one thing: if you want to be an official, hurry back and prepare your money." His colleague rubbed his fingers together and left.

John Moses Browning was left standing there, scratching his head. Although he was a naturalized second-generation citizen and had lived in this country for over a decade, cultural barriers were not so easily overcome.