After hearing this.
Yan Jiaoran and Murong Yanran's three views have been shattered.
The idea of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce, which was deeply rooted in people's minds, collapsed.
Gradually replaced by a new concept.
Merchants are important.
Murong Yanran seemed to have thought of something else and asked, "If the country vigorously develops commerce, will the people stop striving for progress and only think about making profits through business?"
"Yes." Qin Yuan replied, "But we have to look at the problem from a holistic perspective."
"Indeed, if everyone goes into business and engages in speculation, the number of people engaged in production will be greatly reduced."
"But what will happen if the output of grain and cloth is greatly reduced?" Qin Yuan's gaze fell on Murong Yanran and asked.
Murong Yanran frowned slightly and replied, "Will the prices of grain and cloth rise sharply, causing the people to suffer?"
"Yes, that's right." Qin Yuan affirmed.
"If that's the case, aren't merchants actually harmful to the entire country?"
"It will cause people to stop working and become homeless, their families torn apart and their lives to be ruined!"
Yan Jiaoran asked hurriedly.
Qin Yuan smiled and said, "But after the prices of grain and cloth go up, a large number of people will see the business opportunity and go back to farming and weaving!"
"this……"
Yan Jiaoran and Murong Yanran looked at each other in surprise. This was something they had never thought of.
Qin Yuan continued to explain: "In this way, from the overall perspective of the Great Zhou, a social division of labor will spontaneously form."
"After this, people won't all flock to become businessmen."
"Merchants transport grain from grain-producing areas to areas where there is a shortage of grain."
"Fruits from other places are transported to places where there is a shortage of fruits."
"In this way, merchants can earn the difference, and people from all over the country can get what they need, and their lives will be better."
"Do you understand?"
Qin Yuan raised his eyebrows at the two people who were in a daze, looking like a master.
Gurgle!
Yan Jiaoran and Murong Yanran took two deep breaths to calm down their excited and shocked mood.
Murong Yanran's eyes were shining brightly.
Yan Jiaoran was even more dazzling, with her eyes shining.
These words could be said to have completely awakened them. They had never heard such remarks before, and they were well-reasoned and well-founded. As soon as they heard them, they suddenly understood.
A thriving Great Zhou seemed to have appeared before their eyes.
I was immediately overjoyed.
Qin Yuan nodded with satisfaction.
The effect he wanted has been achieved, and now it's time to run away and go on vacation.
"Now, let's return to our original question: how can we increase revenue and reduce expenditure, thereby solving the 'problem of supporting the imperial clan'? I think you all understand now, don't you?"
Um!
Yan Jiaoran nodded. She had already memorized everything Qin Yuan said.
Qin Yuan continued, "Although commerce can bring such huge profits, Your Majesty alone is doomed to fail and will be unable to fight against the Nine Surnames that are deeply rooted in the Great Zhou."
"Even if we tied up all the royal family members and used all the power of the Great Zhou royal family, it would still seem insufficient."
"The only solution is for Your Majesty, the royal family, and the court ministers to jointly contribute funds to conduct large-scale and lucrative overseas trade."
"Exploring overseas and doing trade requires building ships, sailors, and an army, which requires a lot of money."
"And this money, led by Your Majesty, will be contributed by all members of the royal family and court ministers, and the nobles will contribute according to their rank."
"At first, some people might be reluctant, but now that your majesty's reputation is at its peak, no matter if they are members of the royal family or ministers, they will definitely not be reluctant to pay this money for your majesty's sake."
"Even in order to please His Majesty, even if they think His Majesty is just trying to pocket the money, they will still compete to contribute."
"And as long as they come back with a full load, as long as they get a profit that is much greater than the investment."
"They will automatically and wholeheartedly join the cause of opening up the seas without anyone's lobbying."
"And things like trade will only get bigger and bigger as the cost increases!"
"The silk, porcelain, and spices of the Great Zhou, when sold to the Far West, are all sold at exorbitant prices!"
"It will only take a few years for the Great Zhou to plunder wealth from trade that far exceeds the land tax by countless times!"
"By then, no one will hinder the advancement of commerce. Instead, they will actively open up new trade routes!"
"By then, needless to say, there will be people who will take the initiative to promote commerce and strengthen the country!"
The clouds are clearing and the sun is shining!
Yan Jiaoran suddenly realized, and a feeling of sudden enlightenment came over her.
Although she didn't drink any alcohol, her slightly flushed face was filled with a sweet smile.
once.
She just wanted to protect the family business left by her father and the empire that her father-in-law had worked hard for half his life.
Now.
She had a crazy idea...
Chaozong Yuezu!
She is better than her father who founded the Great Zhou!
She wants to work with this bastard to achieve an achievement that surpasses that of the greatest emperor of all time, Qin Shi Huang!
As long as he is there, it will be okay!
If one's own strength is not enough to fight against the ideas that have been deeply rooted for thousands of years, then one should add the royal family and the court ministers!
If all the court ministers and royal family members boarded her ship, how could even the nine aristocratic families have the power to oppose her?
She didn't even need to hint at it, as these royal family members and ministers who had gained huge benefits would become her most staunch supporters and fight against those old antiques.
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