455 Zheng Guos version of the Westernization Movement
There is actually nothing wrong with the design of this entire set of development, and even the final trick of killing the donkey is feasible in reality.
Therefore, the strategy offered by the young man was simply a conspiracy, a real trick that a brain like Zheng Tong could not see any problems with.
But looking at the overall situation, this flawless trick can really be fatal to the fate of Zheng Guo.
You know, there is the Datang Group, a force that is sharpening its knives and watching with eager eyes, on the side. The current development focus of the Datang Group is on conquering the Zheng Kingdom.
When the state of Zheng really had some industrial foundation and roads connecting everywhere, where would it be Zheng Tong's turn to cut leeks?
At that time, Tang Mo's mechanized troops will control these places that already have industrial foundations at a faster speed, and directly absorb Zheng Guo's investment into their own belly.
With this in mind, can we say that Zheng Guo was wrong to pursue industrialization and engage in the Westernization Movement? No, on the contrary, if Zheng Guo failed, Zheng Tong would not even have a chance to struggle. If he started industrialization, he would at least have a vague hope.
Opportunity to struggle.
Although you will lose in the end and lose everything, there is a difference between sitting at home and waiting for others to come to kill you, and taking the capital and giving it a try.
No one would choose to sit still and wait for death, so even if he saw through everything, Zheng Tong would still make a choice to struggle - what's more, Zheng Tong couldn't see this level.
His position has been decided, and there is no concept of Zheng Guo being destroyed in his mind. This is a limitation, this is the thinking mode of a monarch!
Any ruler will subconsciously block the option of ending his rule. They will be selectively blind until everything becomes irreversible.
The same was true for Zheng Tong. He was nothing special, so he naturally began to fantasize about a Zheng State that would rise against the odds in his hands.
"Kill?" He looked into the young man's small eyes and asked tentatively.
"Of course those who are obedient can be used for their own purposes." At this moment, the ugly young man had become pleasing to the eye in Zheng Tong's mind.
Zheng Tong, who was even more satisfied with this young man, looked at Li Jun: "General... Sir, I want to ask you whether your sword is sharp."
"Killing for your majesty, my sword can cut iron like clay!" Li Jun quickly expressed his stance, with a smile that was flattering.
"Uh... Hahaha! Hahahaha!" Zheng Tong laughed proudly, smiled, stretched out his hand and grabbed the young man's hand, and asked: "Sir, you are so young, but you are so talented.
Don’t know where to learn from?”
The young man replied with a smile: "To be honest, I once studied at the Bunas Datang Group's military academy."
"Huh?" When Zheng Tong heard the name Datang Group, he frowned and held the young man's hand slightly harder.
The young man was neither humble nor arrogant, and explained: "Your Majesty, no matter how dissatisfied I am with the Datang Group, I still have to tell the truth. The Military Academy of the Datang Group is really the best school in the world. Even if I have nothing to do with the people there,
Many people have different views, but we have to admit it.”
Seeing how frank this young man was, Zheng Tong couldn't understand the situation. He stared at the young man, waiting for him to continue to explain.
"Your Majesty, I studied to assist Zuo Mingzhu and benefit the country. I never thought that wherever I study, I will work for him." The young man explained: "I am from Zheng. If I don't return to my country to assist His Majesty Zuo, I will force myself to do so."
Hasn’t my motherland lived this life in vain?”
Who doesn't know how to sing a high-profile song? There's no cost in shouting slogans. Anyway, pick what the other party likes to hear and say it in a nice way. There will definitely be no problem in the end.
Therefore, young people continue to portray themselves as patriotic returnees who give up the favorable conditions abroad and return to China to build their hometown: "That's why I was kicked out before I graduated. Your Majesty, don't laugh at me."
"Well said!" Zheng Tong was indeed very satisfied with this statement, but as the leader of the country, he naturally had his own thoughts and judgments.
So he continued to laugh and said: "Why are you laughing at me, sir? It's okay not to go to a place like that! No matter how nice it is, it is still an uncomfortable place! By the way, I haven't asked you your name yet."
"Pang Tong!" The young man remembered the nickname the principal gave him that day and replied proudly. He didn't know where the name came from, but he only remembered that the principal patted his shoulder and smiled weirdly, and kept mumbling something.
Meaningless words like "crouching dragon and phoenix chick".
"Mr. Pang... will temporarily accept the deputy position of the Ministry of Industry and be granted the title of earl! Reward... a mansion!" Zheng Tong found that when he offered the official position, he was far from saying that he felt sorry for the reward.
He had the intention to give this ugly man 10,000 gold coins, and then reward him with some servants and concubines... But he only remembered in the middle of the sentence that these all cost money!
This so-called deputy position in the Ministry of Industry actually has no real power. The earl is just a top-notch person. The salary of the title has not been paid for many years. So in the end, except for a house, there is nothing valuable left.
Already.
So he hesitated. Just when he was hesitating, the young man named Pang Tong spoke directly and thoughtfully, interrupting his reward: "Thank you, Your Majesty! I am extremely honored to be able to relieve your Majesty's worries."
This just-in-time interruption made Zheng Tong feel very comfortable, and secretly said that the other party was sensible. But he still wanted to do enough to save face, so he patted the back of the young man's hand and said again: "The national situation is difficult now, you
Together with General Li and I, we will never forget each other in the future... in the future!"
Now he only has this skill left, so he uses it naturally, skillfully and affectionately.
This "phoenix chick" from another world also has outstanding acting skills. He immediately got into his role, and his tears were so sincere that it was heartbreaking.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Soon, Zheng Tong ordered someone to send this person away. When only Li Jun and himself were left in the room, he asked: "This person...
…is it reliable?”
"Your Majesty, if you can give us such a strategy, you must... really want to find an official position in Zheng State to honor your ancestors, right?" Li Jun didn't say anything, because he knew that Zheng Tong would definitely not unconditionally trust this young man who called himself Pang Tong.
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Sure enough, Zheng Tong sighed and said: "He revealed his identity himself. He probably guessed that we would definitely check him out... But it may not be that he is open-minded, so he didn't hide it. You don't need to worry about this matter, I will handle it."
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This meant that he had to personally arrange for someone to review it, and Li Jun didn't take it seriously. Anyway, Zheng Tong was willing to do the best for this matter, so he avoided suspicion.
"What do you think of the strategy he mentioned?" Zheng Tong glanced at Li Jun and brought the topic back to the "Zheng Guo Version of the Westernization Movement."
"I think there is some truth. We are short of money, and Cyric's weapons are not cheap. If we keep buying Cyric's weapons, we won't be able to get much faster." Li Jun immediately defended himself.
The person who recommended the recommendation said: "What's more, we actually have no money now. If we don't use this strategy, we have nothing to do now. Why not try..."
Zheng Tong immediately nodded in agreement and said: "Indeed, we don't have any money anyway, so why not open an opening and let those businessmen who don't have any money to deal with!"
After saying that, he held Li Jun down and ordered: "You can handle this matter yourself. You can't get it through Pang Tong's hands. Do you understand? Then I will arrange for my confidants to find you. This kind of business is natural for the royal family."
You should also do it.”
"I...understand." Li Jun immediately lowered his head. He knew that Zheng Tong's confidants must be here to make a fortune, and they are also here to monitor him. For such a big thing, Zheng Tong cannot completely trust someone.
Even before coming, Li Jun had already predicted that Zheng Tong would not allow "Pang Tong" who offered the plan to participate in the execution of the plan.
But this ugly young man didn't care about this at all. He claimed that he was just here to offer suggestions and had nothing to do with how to operate in the future.
This open-mindedness and freedom also convinced Li Jun that the young man did not have any conspiracy. Because if there was really any hidden backhand, it would be impossible to hand over the entire plan to unrelated people for execution.
Sure enough, on the next day, this ingenious plan made the civil service group nod: they had no reason to reject such a plan, because this plan would really give money to people like them!
As long as Zheng Guo starts to build various local workshops, profits will definitely be generated. At that time, the exploitation of local officials, the bribes from profit sharing, and the taxes submitted will all be real benefits.
How could anyone object to such a plan? Even Zhang Ming didn't see anything fishy, so he simply nodded in agreement.
It's just that they also made a little compromise: when setting up industry and starting the "Westernization Movement", they had to take care of several arsenals.
No one objected to such a trivial request. His Majesty the King made concessions and stopped engaging in that deceptive arms procurement plan. Of course, they could turn a blind eye to these so-called arsenals.
After the plan was approved, the matter of raising money also went smoothly. After receiving the contracts, many businesses began to raise funds spontaneously and started Zheng's industrialization road.
Businessmen in coastal cities were especially active in this matter. They not only raised a large amount of funds, but also immediately began to build factories.
Yes, the enthusiasm of these coastal businessmen in setting up factories is frightening. Their attitude is so positive that even before they even talk about buying equipment, the factory foundations have begun to be dug.
What's even more outrageous is that the roads connecting various factories seem to have been paved for a long time, and even the train station has begun to take shape on the outskirts of the port.
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