At the beginning of the twentieth century, China was very poor, which mainly referred to the poverty of ordinary people. But the landlords, bureaucrats, and big businessmen were very wealthy. It's just that their wealth is used to hide and mold, and it is not circulated, like a pool of stagnant water.

Now, the empire attached great importance to the development of industry and commerce. Through a series of policies to stimulate the development of industry and commerce. In particular, the forcible purchase of land forced the landlords to invest their assets in industry and commerce. In this way, the industrial and commercial development of the empire was further accelerated.

Of course, the transformation from a landlord to a businessman is not so easy. Of course, some people will succeed and make a lot of money. But there are also people who fail and go bankrupt completely. It will undoubtedly be a disaster for the landlords who have failed in the transformation and will resent the imperial government. However, it is clear that all the policies cannot be satisfactory to everyone. As long as it can benefit the majority of the Chinese, it is a good policy.

What's more, after the peasants get the land, their lives will get better and better. When they have money in their hands, they will also buy goods. So as to further accelerate the development of industry and commerce.

As for the Imperial Government, it was even more. Not only can it win the hearts and minds of the people, but it can also obtain a large amount of tax revenue from developed industry and commerce. Only after the increase in fiscal revenue can we carry out national defense construction and make the country stronger. That's killing birds with one stone.

However, that alone is clearly not enough. The gap between the current empire and the Western powers is too great. If you want to overtake in corners, you must increase investment. The imperial government simply did not have that much money, so it could only count on outside investment.

Although, there is a lot of capital from abroad. But for a country that is desperately short of capital, this is not enough. The empire has to attract more investment. Wu Haoxuan's eyes have been set on Nanyang. In Nanyang, there are many Chinese. among them. There are many people who have become rich after hard work. If their wealth can be invested in China, it will undoubtedly be of great help to the development of the country.

During the historical period from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, there were constant domestic wars and turmoil, and the people were struggling to make a living. Fujian Province and Guangdong Province were in a panic and poverty at that time. In order to make a living, maintain family life, change the fate of individuals or families, and escape wars, the common people in Fujian and Guangdong went to Nanyang again and again, batch after batch to make a living.

The last years of China's feudal dynasties were mostly accompanied by peasant uprisings, foreign invasions, and dynastic changes, and the ordinary people who could not bear the war and the nobles of the former dynasties who had lost their power emigrated overseas. Due to the geographical proximity. Southeast Asia became a place of migration and refuge for Chinese immigrants.

Under the colonial rule of Britain and the Netherlands, Nanyang was in the process of accelerated development, and the demand for labor was very large. In order to attract Chinese workers, Nanyang countries have successively introduced a series of preferential policies, such as Sarawak, the largest state in the Federation of Malaysia, during the reign of White Raja (meaning king) II, a special notice was issued: to give immigrants enough free land for planting, and the government to provide temporary housing to resettle immigrants; free supply of rice and salt for one year; Transportation is provided. Establish a police station to protect the safety of the Chinese, and the Chinese can live permanently in Sarawak, etc. Such a policy is for China's internally displaced and landless unemployed people. It has a strong appeal. It is at this time that many people come to the South Seas with their wives and children, or alone.

After a large number of Chinese people poured into Southeast Asia, it had a huge impact on local production, life and economic construction. On the one hand. Many Chinese are engaged in commercial activities in the country of residence, responsible for managing overseas trade, purchasing local products, and selling goods from that country, thus forming a business network that communicates China with overseas trade. Most of these people are also relied on by the local government. The Siamese royal family once said, "If there are no overseas Chinese, the palace will not be able to do anything." On the other hand, there are also a considerable number of Chinese engaged in handicrafts, bakers, tailors, shoemakers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, carvers, locksmiths, painters, plasterers, weavers, almost everything. There are also a large number of overseas Chinese engaged in agriculture, horticulture and fishing, who also play an active role in the daily life of the local society.

In the process of economic development in Southeast Asia, the industrial and mining industry has always been a very important aspect. In Kalimantan, Indonesia, the Chinese are the sole operators of the local gold mines. At its peak, there were more than 90,000 miners, and the annual production of gold ore was generally in the millions of ounces (1 ounce equals 28.35 grams). Before the 19th century, almost all tin mines in Malaysia were developed by overseas Chinese. In this way, the Chinese who "went to the South Seas" became the main force in the development of the local economy. Their diligence and efforts have changed the backward economic situation of the host country. Even Britain's Governor of the Straits Settlements, Shwe Timham, admitted that the prosperity of the Malay Peninsula was "caused by overseas Chinese."

While the Chinese have changed the economic situation in their host countries, many have also completely changed the fate of themselves and their families. The Chinese in Southeast Asia have successively appeared hundreds of millionaires and multimillionaires.

The League has deep roots overseas, especially in the South Seas, which is the main scope of activities of the Alliance. Many Chinese children in Nanyang have joined the Alliance, hoping to change the face of the country. Now, the League has split, and most of the people, led by Sun Dacang and Song Yuchu, have joined the military and political circles of the empire, fighting for the prosperity and strength of the country. This also made the overseas Chinese in Nanyang have a deeper understanding of the empire. Under such circumstances, attracting overseas Chinese to return to China for investment is undoubtedly a matter of course.

Outside the gate of the Taigong Palace, a Shenlong 1 sedan stopped outside, and Sun Cannon, dressed in a white suit, stepped out of the car. There was a hint of tiredness on his face. As soon as he became Minister of Health in the Imperial Cabinet, he got busy. The medical construction of the empire is really terrible. In order to change this phenomenon, he, the health minister, has been constantly visiting the provinces. This made Sun Cannon feel very tired and at the same time, he also felt that his life was very fulfilling. Now he can feel that it is much better to do real things than to talk about revolution before.

"Lord Sun, Your Highness is already waiting for you in the study." Zhao Hu, the chief of the guard, waited at the door.

"I'm tired." Sun Cannon nodded and put away those thoughts. If before joining the Imperial Government, he still had some resentment towards Wu Haoxuan and the Imperial Government, but now he has no resentment at all. After these days of visits, he deeply saw the poverty and backwardness of the country, there are still so many people living below the poverty line, the level of medical care is even lower, and many people have to wait for death after falling ill. This made him feel that the burden on his shoulders was very heavy.

"His Royal Highness the Prince." After arriving at Wu Haoxuan's study, Sun Cannon took the initiative to salute.

"Master Sun, it's hard work." Wu Haoxuan said with a smile.

Subsequently, Sun Dacang informed Wu Haoxuan of the results of his investigation and proposed the plan of the Ministry of Health. Sun plans to build a large hospital in every city. The counties and villages below also need to have specialized health centers and clinics.

"Master Sun, the plan of the Ministry of Health is very pertinent, and this is our goal for future development. However, there are still two problems to overcome if this is to happen. One is money, building so many hospitals requires a lot of funds, and the finances are very tight now, and I am afraid it will be difficult to sustain. The second is that we need enough doctors, and we simply don't have that many specialized doctors. Even when a hospital was built, there was no doctor to treat it. Wu Haoxuan said.

Sun Cannon was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that he seemed to be too naïve to think before.

"Master Sun, although we are facing many difficulties now, we will achieve it step by step. I would like you to assure you that in a maximum of 10 years, the plan you submit will be realized. Wu Haoxuan said solemnly.

"Yes, Your Highness. As long as the vast number of people can live a good life, there is no need to wait for death after being sick again, even if I try my best to do this, I will not hesitate to do so. Sun Cannon said excitedly.

"Lord Sun, there is a matter that I need your cooperation with now. If successful, it may be able to speed up the construction of medical care in our country. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Your Highness, please command." Sun Cannon said immediately.

"That's right, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Industry plan to visit Nanyang, and we hope to let the vast number of overseas Chinese return to China to invest and set up factories, and let those overseas Chinese with knowledge return to China to participate in construction. In this way, the development of the empire will undoubtedly be accelerated. Mr. Sun has a high reputation in Nanyang, so the cabinet hopes that Mr. Sun will go with the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Industry. This is very helpful for the empire, and only when the empire is strong and develops can we have enough financial resources to improve the lives of the common people. Wu Haoxuan said.

Sun Cannon nodded, he knew that what Wu Haoxuan said was right.

"Young Marshal, since this is the case, then I will go back and prepare, and I will go to Nanyang with the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Industry." Sun Cannon agreed.

In May 4607 (09) of the Yellow Emperor Era, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Empire, as well as the Minister of Health Sun Dacang, went to Nanyang to meet with overseas Chinese in Nanyang. The imperial delegation's trip to Nanyang was warmly welcomed by the overseas Chinese. Regarding the Empire's call for them to return to China to invest and set up factories, overseas Chinese have responded one after another. Many Chinese have gone to China. This led to the development of industry and commerce in the empire. At the same time, thousands of overseas Chinese returned to China to participate in the construction, which greatly accelerated the industrial and economic development of the empire. (To be continued......)

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