Chapter 2304 Prohibition
Although she likes farming, she would not steal other people's things.
These big families offered her land only because they were afraid that she would rob them, so they took the initiative to please her.
But is she that kind of person? Absolutely not!
Qiao Xuan turned her attention more to Hangzhou Bay.
Although the Qin Dynasty had banned sea transportation, this ban was issued decades ago. Although it has never been lifted, the court did not take any measures to ban or suppress it after the private sea trade flourished.
The private sector has been exploring step by step, especially in the past decade, when overseas trade has been quite prosperous. Every year, several fleets formed by large families go out to sea.
Maritime trade has huge profits, but also great risks and takes a long time. Without the support of the court, no matter what the people do, they can only do small things.
Furthermore, any large family that has been able to develop to a certain extent understands the principle that the first tree to stick its head out gets shot, and pays special attention to adhering to the doctrine of the mean.
The profits earned from going overseas are so huge that many people are jealous. They dare not expand the scale without scruples, otherwise they may bring disaster one day.
In particular, the imperial court's ban has never been lifted, which means that the court can confiscate all of this at any time with justification.
Even for the sake of precaution in case it is confiscated one day, we dare not expand the scale at will.
Otherwise, the loss would be too heavy!
Because of this, Daqin's maritime trade has never developed, and even the docks in Hangzhou Bay appear somewhat shabby and desolate.
Qiao Xuan decided to show off her skills.
She talked about this with Shao Yunduan. She had been coveting Hangzhou Bay for a long time. When Shao Yunduan just became independent, they considered overseas as their final retreat. This required ships and ports. If this matter was really to be carried out, it would be impossible without several years of secret preparation.
But now, Hangzhou Bay is right in front of us!
Of course Qiao Xuan was reluctant to miss such a great opportunity.
Moreover, developing maritime trade can also bring back more money and materials, so why not do it?
Shao Yunduan was very moved by what she said. Since there was no harm in this matter anyway, he discussed it with Zhang Wenshu, Jia Heming, Zheng Sangge and others.
It doesn’t matter to Jia Heming and Zheng Sangge. Anyway, this thing can be done. Since the adults think it is good, then it should be a good thing.
Zhang Wenshu and a group of local officials in Jiangnan were all excited.
Although Zhang Wenshu was from Henan, he was concerned about state affairs and had always paid attention to maritime trade. He hoped that if he could become an official in the future, he would find an opportunity to report this matter to the court and request the lifting of the maritime ban.
But he also knew that this was just a daydream!
How could he, a lowly scholar who had failed the imperial examination three times and had to work as a teacher, have the chance to become an official in the imperial court? It was just wishful thinking!
Unfortunately, his son's talent and learning were average, and the students he taught were at most a juren like him. It would be impossible for him to accomplish this in his lifetime...
Who knew that the opportunity would come so unexpectedly!
The chaos and turmoil in the world turned out to be such a rare opportunity for him! Not only did he become an official, but he was also entrusted with an important task by the adults. What he didn't expect was that the adults mentioned it first before he dared to mention it and had no time to think about it!
So, this is probably really God’s will.
(End of this chapter)
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