To bring order to the Ming Dynasty and find a new path is to fight against the visible and invisible conservative forces, a process of repeated struggles and pulls.

In particular, ideological change is the most important. Without ideological change, any form of New Deal will not be able to stand.

"This trip to Tianjin has benefited a lot from me."

Lu Xiangsheng walked forward with his hands folded and found himself in the bustling Tianjin New Port. He said with emotion: "I never thought that just actively developing maritime trade with maritime merchants from various European countries could bring about so many changes.

Facts have proved that His Majesty's decision was wise. If the Ming Dynasty had actively carried out maritime trade long ago, the pressure on taxation would not have been so great."

"What Futai said is absolutely true."

Chen Yansheng, who was accompanying him with a smile on his face, stretched out his hand and said: "If there is no opening to the sea, just within the Tianjin Zhili Prefecture, the more than 200,000 people who have left their jobs will have to be properly resettled.

Extremely difficult thing.

This was also the source of the constant small chaos in Tianjin, although there was no major chaos.

Now, relying on the opening of the sea, many plans and arrangements formed under my rule in Tianjin are enough to enable these people who have no land to earn money to support their families through hard work."

Lu Xiangsheng nodded in approval.

Looking at Chen Yansheng in front of him, Lu Xiangsheng felt emotional in his heart. Compared with before, Chen Yansheng is much more stable now.

Especially during these days, Lu Xiangsheng became more determined after visiting Tianjin New Port, shipyards, ironworks, spinning mills and many other industries.

The future development of Beizhili must rely closely on Tianjin, an outlet to the sea, and prepare a number of corresponding industries under the jurisdiction of various prefectures and counties.

After taking the post of governor of Zhili, Lu Xiangsheng faced a very real problem that he never dared to forget: the seriousness of land annexation.

Just under the rule of Beizhili, according to existing statistics, the scale of landless refugees, tenant farmers and other groups is extremely large.

If these bankrupt civilian groups cannot be properly handled, it will be a big hidden danger to the development and stability of Beizhili.

"Chen Zhizhou, I have an idea in my mind."

Lu Xiangsheng thought for a while, stopped, stretched out his hand and said to Chen Yansheng: "Tianjin's development is now quite rapid.

But if Tianjin wants to continue to develop, Tianjin alone cannot do it. If the entire Beizhili can participate, the effect will be unimaginable.

Therefore, I am wondering whether the Disaster Relief Agency can be effectively used to form an overall plan for water conservancy construction, Chidao construction, and post-transformation restructuring within Zhili territory?

Of course, this city is very poor, and other prefectures and counties in Zhili are also very poor. This city can ensure a good coordination of the population required for the above-mentioned construction, but in terms of the share of money and food, Tianjin may have to suffer some losses.

"

"Futai, is this true?"

Chen Yansheng's eyes lit up, and he couldn't hide his excitement and said: "This official is asking for it. In fact, Futai has a very thorough insight into the overall development of Tianjin.

The development of Tianjin at this stage relies on His Majesty's policy support and internal funds, so it can attract maritime merchants from European countries.

But when it comes to overall development, Tianjin's advantages are very small. Without these supports, maritime merchants from European countries will inevitably choose to cooperate with Jiangnan provinces.

Come here, bring me the official letter written by this state."

With that said, Chen Yansheng turned around and said to the accompanying team of Tianjin officials. An official ran over in a hurry, holding an official letter in his hand.

Under Lu Xiangsheng's gaze, Chen Yansheng took the official letter, handed it to him solemnly, and said seriously: "Futai, I ask you to read it carefully.

Whether the opening of Tianjin to the sea can be carried out sustainably requires the entire Beizhili to mobilize, otherwise it may be difficult to persist due to the public opinion in the DPRK and China."

Yan Yingyuan and others on the side were stunned when they saw the steady Chen Yansheng showing a rare eagerness.

"On the overall development of Northern Zhili."

After receiving the official letter, Lu Xiangsheng was attracted by the content when he saw it. No matter where it was, he started reading it carefully.

As the sea-opening general appointed by Emperor Chongzhen, Chen Yansheng received many secret decrees after taking office in Tianjin. Many of the ideas in them were contrary to mainstream thinking.

However, during the governance of Tianjin, as he explored and summarized item by item, Chen Yansheng gradually discovered that the concepts expounded by the emperor were all correct.

At least it can be called Tianjin Zhili Prefecture, which has undergone great changes. Situations like banditry have been completely eliminated under the rule.

"The content described in your official letter is very comprehensive."

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Xiangsheng regained his composure, pointed to the official letter in his hand, and said to Chen Yansheng: "But if you want to realize everything, you need corresponding time to settle.

First of all, the talents in various fields are not enough to support us in opening such a large stall.

Tianjin wants to develop well, and Beizhili wants to develop well. Many of the contents you explained coincide with me, and some aspects are even further than what I thought.

This matter needs to be carefully planned, but the construction of water conservancy, Chidao, and e-mails can be coordinated and promoted first."

"Futai, the lower official thinks so too."

Chen Yansheng nodded and said: "Everything requires a process, and the coordinated development of Tianjin and Zhili is a process that urgently needs verification and exploration.

If you do too much rashly, it will lead to a lot of chaos. Let's start with infrastructure construction such as water conservancy, Chidao, and ekitan. If these things can be done well, this will lay a solid foundation for the subsequent overall development."

Lu Xiangsheng had a smile on his face.

Lu Xiangsheng was previously busy sorting out Zhili and providing disaster relief, so Lu Xiangsheng had no free time to come to Tianjin for inspection, and Chen Yansheng was also very busy.

This made the two of them have many similar ideas in their hearts, but there was still no room for communication.

"If we in Beizhili can continue to develop, the impact it will have on the imperial court will definitely be great."

Lu Xiangsheng said with a serious expression: "Just like when it comes to tariffs, commercial taxes and other tax items, we must at least make clear plans for reform. Therefore, whether we do well or not will affect the emperor's governance of the Ming Dynasty and provide strong support for some opposition voices in the DPRK.

To prove it, time is running out, so I don’t need to continue the inspection. We will go back to the state capital immediately and draw up a preliminary idea for this official letter."

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