Qin Mingyue saw that this problem was solved, and she didn't want to go deeper, so she went on to say the second point: "In addition to farming, I also want Governor Wang to develop more business in Ba Province. ”

Wang Meiren frowned: "I have also thought about the development of business. In fact, if Ba Province wants to develop commerce, there are unique conditions, one is that the products are very rich, Shu brocade in Ba Province, rich in medicinal materials, wine, grain, etc. are all very good things. Another point is that because the style of writing in Ba Province is not prosperous, there are fewer local officials, so those shops, businesses, and fields that are sheltered in the names of officials are not much, which means that most of the land and business in Ba Province have to pay taxes. Therefore, although Ba Province is a remote place, the taxes of Ba Province can not only be enough for expenditure, but also have a little balance every year after being handed over to the capital. ”

"Because of these benefits, after I took office, I also vigorously developed business. However, little was achieved. Most of the people in Ba Province are of the Bai ethnic group, they are reckless and incompatible with the characters of the Central Plains, that is, there are Han people, because there are many years in Ba Province, and they are all simple people, and they suffer more losses in doing business with others, and they make less money. Of course, this is not a big problem, there will always be spirits. However, the traffic situation in Pakistan is too difficult. ”

"It is difficult to go to Shu Road, and it is difficult to go to the blue sky. Ba province is rich in products, but the road is too difficult. It's hard to get out. The goods outside Ba Province are very popular in Ba Province, because they are scarce and expensive. It is also difficult to transport the things in Ba Province, and if you can't transport them, how can you exchange them for silver, and how can you pay taxes? ”

"In addition to these, there is another point, things in Barbya are good, but the production is not very large. For example, Shu brocade. The reputation of Shu brocade is known all over the world. However, we don't have that much to produce to supply the world. Because people who know this complex weaving process are too difficult to train. Most of the people in Ba Province are illiterate and can't even read the patterns. If this continues, how can good weavers be trained? There is less natural output. ”

"Also, grain, wine, medicinal herbs. The people of Pakistan would just pick these things or make them into coarse wine, so that when they were sold, the price was very low. However, when these things are in the hands of the Central Plains people, they can take the wine to be steamed again, and after blending, the price will increase significantly. The same is true for grain, which can be made into all kinds of food, and even transported to areas where food is scarce, earning a lot of money. ”

"Anyway, because of these difficulties, the business of Ba Province is still like this, it has not shrunk, but it has not expanded much."

Qin Mingyue looked at Wang Meiren with appreciative eyes: "Governor Wang's words, I can hear that you have put too much effort into the situation in Ba Province. None of these problems are easy to solve. However, there is now an opportunity to solve the problem. ”

"Let's start with this man. In the past, the literary style of Ba Province was not prosperous, and most people, even the nobles of the eight great families, had few literate people. Folk workers, technology and the like can't be promoted. However, in the future, this will not be the case. Because after our Taoism is established, a large number of talents will be cultivated. In the short term, it is just for the people to be literate first, and later, good technicians will be slowly trained. With these talents as a foundation, it will be easier for Governor Wang to do things. ”

"Then, let's talk about the problem of commercial transportation. Transportation in Pakistan is difficult. The only way to get things out of Pakistan is by water. The only thing that Ba Province communicates with the outside world is the mighty Yangtze River. However, the Yangtze River is turbulent, and there are green mountains on both sides, which is not easy to sail on, and ordinary small boats are prone to problems. ”

"In this regard, His Royal Highness King Qin and I can help. We can invite some merchant families from the Central Plains, who have big ships and skilled sailors, and can travel freely to and from Ba Province. With them bringing in the outside and transporting the specialties of Ba Province, they can slowly drive the merchant families of Ba Province. Naturally, business flourished. ”

"However, this can only benefit some cities that rely on the big river, such as Dujiang City. Most of Ba province is a rugged mountain road, and it is difficult to transport things to Dujiang City. Just relying on Dujiang City, Cloud City, and other big cities, there is not much cargo to be shipped out. Therefore, next, Governor Wang needs to use work for relief, spend the money left over by the government over the years, make good plans, and build several smooth roads for Ba Province. So that many places in Ba Province can be smoothly transported to nearby big cities first. Then Cining Palace, the big city reaches the outside through the waterway. ”

"In the beginning, there were probably not many roads built. If, however, along the banks of the road, the people and the families began to create workshops and produce large quantities of things, and then shipped them out for money, they would have paid more taxes. These extra taxes can also be used to continue to blaze new trails. Also, the construction of roads should not be done by forced labor, but by money to pay the people. In this way, the people's lives can be improved, they can buy some things themselves, and it can also drive the flow of business within the province, and it can also increase taxes. ”

"I will advise the imperial court that in the past few years, the taxes in Ba Province will not only not increase, but will also be appropriately reduced, so that you will have more silver at your disposal. can do so much more. ”

"In addition to these, some of my own industries will come to Daoba Province to open shops, and we will also bring some friends' stores in. This is also a way to increase tax revenue. ”

"Also, about Shu brocade. I have a retainer who has a knack for silk business. You should have heard that the makeup and silk that are now famous all over the world were made by him. I can ask him to send someone over to innovate and improve the Shu brocade in Ba Province and see if he can come up with something new. If it can also be produced in large quantities like makeup flowers and silk, and it is famous, it must be very profitable. ”

"Specific things, we can discuss later. I believe that with the talent of Governor Wang, he will soon be able to make Ba Province rich. ”

Qin Mingyue said this, and Wang Meiren's eyes lit up.

Wang Meiren thought to herself, this is the advantage of holding power in her hands. Look at Qin Mingyue, a small fifteen-year-old girl's family, because she holds power, she has the Star Picking Building as a backstage. You can just say the words to reduce taxes in Pakistan. You must know that even the emperor does not dare to talk nonsense about such a thing as reducing the tax of a province. Maybe only a national teacher with a transcendent status can do it.