Many sons and many blessings, full of children and grandchildren, is the traditional concept of the Chinese.

The emperor didn't care very much, but for the common people, if there is a condition, of course, they should have more children and more raisers.

The conditions are not too high, as long as you can eat enough, the big ones with the small, extensive parenting methods can also cause a population explosion.

Despite the catastrophe, the imperial court was able to provide relief and had high-yielding and cold-tolerant crops. The significant increase in the population of the Ming Dynasty is predictable.

And one of the goals of the imperial court, which the emperor mentioned in the newspaper years ago, was that the cultivators had their own land, which basically determined that the Ming Empire could only meet the growing population by advancing along the road of expansion.

It was difficult to obtain real-time and accurate population data in ancient times. However, it is still possible to produce a relatively accurate statistics a year, taking the county as a unit.

The census and the verification of the yellow books have been carried out, and the data of the past few years have been calculated and finally published in the newspapers.

Since the Pingliao Dynasty, the population of the Ming Empire has shown a rapid growth momentum. This is relative to what it was before, and does not include the naturalized Mongol tribes.

The data of several years may not seem so obvious, but the article also predicts the development and change in the next 10, 20, or even 30 years at this rate, which is a bit shocking.

If there were no major wars and devastating natural disasters, the population of the Ming Empire would continue to grow like this, and the amount of arable land per capita would not be able to guarantee food self-sufficiency.

The emperor wanted to let the subjects of the Ming Dynasty know what might happen in the future, how to feed the rapidly growing population without expanding outward and grabbing more land?

As for the benevolence, righteousness and morality, and the generosity and benevolence of the Celestial Empire, it is not more important to let the people of the Ming Empire have enough to eat and long-term social stability.

Only when the subjects of the Ming Dynasty realized the necessity of expansion could the policy be implemented stably for a long time.

Being prepared for danger in times of peace is always right. And the policies that are approved by the majority of the people will not give up halfway and people will die.

As for the dethronement of the army and the death of the warlike, the emperor has discussed it before, and refuted this one-sided view with actual combat achievements.

The war is not only to fight for a broader living space for the people of the Ming Dynasty, but also to sharpen and temper the army, to boost the morale of the people, and to eliminate the slackness that has been in peace for a long time.

A few years ago, when such an article was published in a joyful atmosphere, many people smelled a different meaning. Combined with the issuance of the second tranche of war bonds, next year's war is clearly revealed.

But this is a secret, except for the relevant personnel, no one knows the emperor's goal, and no one knows where the army of the Ming Empire is directing?

Despite this, judging from the pre-sale data of the second phase of war bonds, the confidence of the people of Daming is still relatively sufficient. To the imperial court, to the emperor, and to the combat power of the Ming army.

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Shanghai, General Chamber of Maritime Commerce.

The hot pot is boiling hot, and the lamb slices tumble and change color in the soup, overflowing with a mouth-watering meaty aroma.

Yan Siqi sweated on his forehead after eating, and praised the taste of this hot pot again and again.

Li Dan smiled and said: "These condiments are all purchased and shipped from the capital, only a little more, a real royal taste." ”

There are nearly 20 kinds of sesame oil, sesame paste, soy tofu, leek flowers, soy sauce, rice vinegar, marinated shrimp oil, chili oil, Sichuan pepper oil, cooking wine, sweet garlic, cabbage, coriander, sauerkraut, vermicelli, etc., and fresh mushrooms should be put in the hot pot.

Yan Siqi also had to admit that Li Dan was too good at eating and was willing to spend money. It's not that he doesn't have money, but he can't think of it, and he didn't send anyone to inquire.

"This hot pot utensil is also novel." Yan Siqi knocked the copper hot pot with chopsticks and said, "And this mutton, it doesn't taste ordinary." ”

Li Dan smiled and said, "The hot pot utensils are transformed, and the firepower is strong. The mutton is bought from the mouth, raised for a month, and then slaughtered after growing fat. The meat is tender but not woody, and it is the most delicious. ”

"Exquisite!" Yan Siqi stretched out his thumb and praised: "In order to eat Ken put so much effort into it, you are the first." ”

Li Dan smiled faintly, lowered his eyes, and said meaningfully: "What do people want in this life, is it useful to save a mountain of gold and silver?" ”

Yan Siqi nodded thoughtfully, but his expression was a little sarcastic, and said, "So, you will spend money to ransom Qin Huai's famous prostitute; So, you just eat in a different way? ”

"The Bird's Nest Knows the Ambition of the Bird?" Li Dan pursed his lips, disapproving of the sarcasm, but looked down on Yan Siqi a little, "A certain big ambition, a certain big thing to do, how can you understand?" ”

Yan Siqi just wanted to provoke Li Dan to say what the big thing was that he had been hiding from him. But Li Dan's mouth was tight, and he seemed to be preparing something, but it made people wonder how to get out.

I want to know, hehe, I just won't tell you. It will not surprise you until next spring, when a certain merchant ship sets out with the navy and becomes the governor of Luzon.

Li Dan glanced at Yan Siqi, proud in his heart, but he didn't forget to remind: "The work in Borneo, you have to strengthen it again." Also, don't buy war bonds. ”

Yan Siqi had no doubts about the previous suggestion, but the war bond made him stunned for a moment and asked: "Why can't you buy war bonds, in addition to the proceeds, isn't it a show of loyalty to Long live?" ”

Li Dan shook his head lightly and said, "It's not that you can't buy it, but you won't buy it for the time being." Do you think that the royal family can't take out those tens of millions? The issuance of bonds, long live is another deep meaning. ”

"Tell me more about it." Yan Siqi stopped his chopsticks and humbly asked for advice, in this regard, his mind was indeed not as delicate as Li Dan.

Li Dan wrenched his fingers and said: "The royal income includes weaving, porcelain, glass products, etc., which one is not a tight seller of maritime trade, and which one is not a huge profit?" Therefore, the royal family is not short of money, at least there is money for the war. Moreover, the benefits of war are considerable. ”

After a pause, Li Dan continued: "But Banzai wants to issue bonds and raise funds from the society, because he wants to see the public opinion of the people, that is, the people's hearts. If the people are enthusiastic about buying, we don't have to make a move; If the issuance is not smooth, it is not too late for us to go to the bottom. ”

"How much money can ordinary people have?" Yan Siqi was a little disapproving, and said, "Okay, listen to you." The court is willing to trouble, so let's wait and see. ”

"Governing a big country is like cooking a small fresh, long live the thoughtfulness, let's learn more." Li Dan pondered for a moment and said, "Even if it is used for business, it is quite desirable. In addition, we should take a long-term view and not just focus on the interests of maritime trade. ”

Looking at Yan Siqi, Li Dan said: "Your mind is relatively careless, if you don't change it, it will be extremely hindering to development." Recruit some people, help you come up with ideas, and help you fill in the gaps. ”

Yan Siqi nodded and said, "I have had such an idea for a long time, but I haven't found a suitable one, so you can recommend a few!" ”

"No problem." Li Dan happily agreed, raising a glass to each other.

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