The history of the human world in the 17th century was a coexistence of famine and development.

Lu Zhou thought about it carefully.

If it were based on the normal historical trajectory, in the next hundred years, Kuwu Island was nominally ruled by the Qing Dynasty.

But in fact, they have been separated from the Russians and Japan...

They would set up tax offices on Kuwu Island and open up harbors and immigrants, and the then Celestial Kingdom turned a blind eye to it.

After the Battle of Jaquessa, there was no actual control of Kuwu Island, or he wanted to use Kuwu Island to make foreign barbarians fight.

The Russians fought with the Japanese on Kuwu Island for more than a hundred years, and until later generations, there was also a dispute between the four northern islands.

The four northern islands are several small islands between Kuwu Island and Hokkaido. They guard the "golden waterway", are shortcuts to enter and exit the North Pacific Ocean, and are also one of the three famous fishing grounds in the world.

The underground mineral resources are also abundant, with more than a hundred species...

But I think that since the Japanese had entered the southern end of Kuwu Island ten years ago, the island that guarded the golden waters must have been occupied by the Japanese.

On the territory of Xia Kingdom, that area is collectively called the Beihai.

The Russians had been driven away by Xia State, so the next battle with the Japanese in the North Sea was replaced by Xia State.

The Japanese have always been arrogant. No matter how large the other party’s land area is, they have the ambition to dare to enfeoff crazily.

The conflict between Xia and Japan in the North Sea is just a matter of time.

"Water lost in North Korea decades ago and began to extend its power to the North Barracks, and there is a high possibility of war in the future.

Instruct the guards of Nuergan to build ships as soon as possible so as not to be seized by the Japanese pirates..."

Lu Zhou gave orders to the minister below.

"Ode to the Lord!"

Qi Yuan answered, but raised his head and asked: "Your Highness, what's going on next colonial matters.

Should I send someone to Beiyi Island?..."

"I won't consider colonization for the time being, and there are not enough staff in China.

In addition to Nuergan, there are also areas in Liaodong and the newly developed Vladivostok.

The Japanese navy is not bad either. It’s not too late to make plans again..."

Lu Zhou considers the current domestic situation and it is unlikely to enter the Japanese mainland, even if he enters the Hokkien Island, it will be a bit difficult.

In the case of naval battles, Xia Kingdom is not good at it now.

Although Japan is small, its population is still strong.

"It is not advisable to expand at present. Just keep the Kuwu Island and occupy some southern islands at most.

Don’t forget that in addition to the North Sea, we also have Siberia in the far north, so we cannot ignore one thing.

The top priority is to develop science and technology, build railways, and connect various ministries of the Xia Kingdom..."

Lu Zhou said.

"My king is wise!"

The ministers below shouted in unison, and the sound of flattery continued.

Next, we discussed the matters of each department, and the generals reported on the military situation. After a few moments, it was already noon.

Lu Zhou was exhausted and was about to walk to the backyard, but another sound rang out.

Lu Zhou looked in the voice and was from the Ministry of Science and Technology.

"Your Highness, the country is temporarily stable and has no expansion.

We should do a good job in all aspects, such as the measurement of science and technology, and the seasonal conditions, so we should legislate to the rule!"

People from the Ministry of Science and Technology stood up and said.

"Your Highness, this is true. In ancient times, Qin Shihuang unified the words, unified weights and measures, and unified the currency...

Now that the Central Plains dynasty has declined, Li Chuang and Zhang Xianzhong have established dynasties.

Your Highness is the Khan of Heaven, with boundless territory and control of ten thousand ministries. We should open up new worlds..."

Song Yingxing walked out this time and said loudly.

When Lu Zhou heard this, his expression became serious again. As soon as Song Yingxing said this, everyone below was talking about it again.

Text and currency have long been unified, and you only need to vigorously develop the school in the future.

The weights and measures mentioned in Song Yingxing's mouth are very extensive and very important.

Since Luzhuang, it has been strictly set. The Ministry of Science and Technology has always used measurement regulations in the construction of the Ministry of Science and Technology, but basically it still follows the measurements of the Ming Dynasty.

Song Yingxing’s meaning is that it needs to be changed immediately and promoted nationwide.

Lu Zhuang originally wanted to compile a one-step code of weights and measures after entering the pass, which not only involves weight, time, length and distance...

There are also many rules and regulations in the lives of the people.

After all, even the bandits in the pass have begun to plan the governing law after unifying the Central Plains, and the Xia Kingdom has to take the lead.

"Well, this matter cannot be delayed, so let it be handled by Song Yingxing!

Let me refer to it later..."

Lu Zhou directly threw this task to Song Yingxing.

Many of the original measurement units have been formulated in the research institute, and they only need to be sorted out and promoted nationwide.

Song Yingxing was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect why this task would fall directly on his head.

Logically speaking, it should be formulated by various departments.

"Song Yingxing is very hardworking. Last time I explained to me the time issue of using stargazing to calculate it, which is very good!

This matter was chaired by Song Yingxing and jointly assisted by other departments..."

After Lu Zhou finished speaking, he gave up and returned to the backyard of the palace.

The weights and measures in the Ming Dynasty were extremely perfect, so I could just copy the swamp, but the difficulty was to redetermine how big the measurement was in this system.

For example, how many taels of this pound are there, how many grains are there for one tael; how long is one meter, how far is one meter?

All of these require an original measurement vertebra...

......

Royal Palace.

Lu Zhou rarely had half a day of leisure.

Zhang'er was taken to the study by the old mother and studied Zhangdian and had not returned.

Cinth moon was holding lunch, and Lu Zhou was half lying on the soft chair, enjoying the rainy scenery in the garden outside the eaves.

Around the chair, two Yang sisters, one pinched the shoulders and the other beat the legs.

Lu Zhou's eyes were slightly slight and he was very happy. He began to hug his sister's body with his hands.

"Your Highness, please see me!"

But not long after this enjoyable life, it was interrupted by the sound of the outside.

Lu Zhou took his hand impatiently and frowned and said, "What else is there? Didn't the ministers solve it themselves?"

Today's matter has been dealt with..."

At this time, Lu Zhou began to understand why the lifespan of ancient emperors was so short that even a lunch break was rare.

"It's Song Yingxing, who wants to take advantage of today's court meeting to report on measurement matters..."

Reports from outside.

"Let's come in."

When Lu Zhou heard this, he waved his hand.

Every day, there are undetermined matters in the court, and the ministers in charge will report them later.

Song Yingxing came to find him so quickly, so he probably had an idea.

Lu Zhouping withdrew the Yang sisters and came to the side hall.

Song Yingxing asked Lu Zhou to take a step, carefully measure it with a piece of cloth, then raised his head and said, "Your Highness, you're sure.
Chapter completed!