Chapter 443 The old man Baishan was very talkative, and with his rich experience, he could talk about the landscapes and customs from all over the world, which was an eye-opener for Ji Song.
When he was young, he was in the heyday of the Sui Dynasty. At that time, the politics were clear and the public security in various places was good. He traveled with a bodyguard from his family, as far north as Liaodong and as far south as what is now Hainan Island.
He was very excited every time he talked about this. Although his travels were difficult and he encountered many dangers, he did not shrink back, which also contributed to his academic height.
It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books.
It is unacceptable to work behind closed doors. Without rich experience and experience, no matter how many books you read, you will only be wandering in the circles of predecessors without having your own opinions!
It was not until the death of the Sui Dynasty that he gave up his mind and returned to Jiangdong. Regardless of the wind and rain in the outside world, he devoted himself to learning, and he was almost successful in these years.
After receiving Xie Lian's letter, I came without thinking.
He knew that if he didn't go now, he would not have the chance in a few years as he got older.
Facts have proved that he was right. When he saw this magnificent academy, he knew that this was where he should go.
Ji Song did not disappoint the old man. He may not be as knowledgeable as Mr. Baishan in terms of classics, but he is better than always having unique insights.
Sometimes it makes the old man's eyes light up, and he has gained a lot.
When talking about Jiangnan, the old man felt a little depressed.
"The land south of the Yangtze River is crisscrossed by mountains and rivers, but it lacks governance. It was only after Emperor Qin's 50-strong army went south that the civilization of Han Dynasty came into being. However, the mountains and rivers have been in constant turmoil since ancient times. It was only in the Southern Dynasties that it gained some momentum. But and Compared to the Central Plains, it’s still far behind.”
"The land east of the Yangtze River is fertile and wild for thousands of miles. As long as there is a sufficient population and convenient water conservancy, it will become a big granary sooner or later, but"
Shaking his head, he said no more.
Ji Song was silent, he knew why.
As a feudal dynasty, he has natural limitations, let's just talk about the big man! At that time, the world's population was tens of millions, but the land of Guanzhong accounted for [-]/[-] of the world's population.
Although Guangwu moved eastward to Luoyang, the population of the Central Plains accounted for most of the world.
At the end of the Han Dynasty, the population of a county in Nanyang was comparable to that of a continent on the edge. It would be strange if it did not develop.
This is the limitation of the feudal dynasty. It will not consider the situation beyond its own foundation. No matter how good Jiangnan is, it will not be moved.
Why is it said that Emperor Qin is the only emperor through the ages? His far-sightedness cannot be matched by later kings.
Even Li Shimin pales in comparison. If you want to develop Jiangnan, you must let those in power see the benefits and huge benefits of Jiangnan, otherwise everything will be empty talk.
The chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty caused heavy losses in the world's population. Until the Central Plains regained its vitality, the court would not consider anything else.
However, when the Central Plains region regained its vitality, it was already in the middle and late stages of the dynasty, but those in power did not make corresponding decisions to guide the people.
This resulted in unspeakable things happening whenever the Central Plains could not support a larger population.
The aristocratic families occupied a large amount of land, turning the farmers into tenants. The slightest natural or man-made disaster would lead to turmoil in the Central Plains.
Therefore, whenever this time comes, the imperial court is financially strapped and its control over local areas is weakened. Even if it wants to make changes, it is powerless.
"Sir, why should you be anxious? Now there are ten houses and nine empty houses north of the Yangtze River. Guanzhong has not experienced a major war and has retained some vitality. Even if you have the intention, you are powerless!" Of course Mr. Baishan understands Ji Song's words, but he always makes mistakes. The opportunity made him miserable.
If you want to develop, you must have a large population, and whenever a dynasty has a large population, it is the end of the dynasty.
After an earth-shaking killing, the Central Plains had to develop again. I don’t know how many times it has gone through this reincarnation.
As long as policies are introduced to guide the people while the population of the Central Plains is exploding, the situation in the Central Plains can be greatly alleviated.
But don’t say it!
"As long as the Tang Dynasty remains in chaos, it will recover in a few years. As long as it is properly guided, the land south of the Yangtze River will undergo earth-shaking changes." Ji Song comforted.
He has no good solution now. At this time, people were afraid of the land south of the Yangtze River, especially Lingnan, and regarded it as a miasma land. This was the case in the Northern Song Dynasty.
It was only after Zhao Gou crossed to the south that there was great development. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, it became a land of outstanding people, rich resources and natural treasures.
"I know what you're talking about, but who can guarantee that it won't be a reincarnation?" the old man sighed.
Then he looked at Ji Song cupping his fists and said, "I would also like to thank you for your actions in Mingzhou. A poor and remote place with a population of less than [-] households, in just a few years, it has become a major tax center of the Tang Dynasty. This is At that time, Luoyang was dwarfed by comparison. I would like to thank you on behalf of the people of Jiangdong."
After saying that, he stood up and bowed to Ji Song.
"I can't do it, I can't do it! You're such a bad boy!" Ji Song quickly stopped him.
Mr. Baishan smiled and said: "Why can't it be done? A mere seaport has revitalized the livelihood of people in a radius of at least [-] miles. Do you know how many people now rely on Mingzhou Port for their livelihood?"
Ji Song touched his head and said awkwardly: "Young man really doesn't know this. After leaving the matter to my father-in-law, I just came up with ideas and didn't pay attention to anything else."
Baishan was stunned. He didn't expect Ji Song to answer like this? "You, you"
He really didn't know what to say. If he hadn't heard that this kid was very skilled in martial arts, he would have had to beat him up this time.
Come up with an idea yourself and ignore everything else?I've never seen anything so unreliable.
"I don't know whether I should hate you or appreciate you. If you put more effort into this, I think Mingzhou would be a different place!"
Ji Song was a little embarrassed and said with a sneer: "You really think so, kid. Mingzhou Port actually has its limitations. First, the shipbuilding technology of the Tang Dynasty is not yet mature, so it cannot sail far away for long-sea trade."
"Secondly, those who come to the Tang Dynasty now are overseas merchants who risk their lives and lives. Although they can sail far and have technology that surpasses the Tang Dynasty, they are not the norm."
"If Datang cannot catch up, a lot of wealth will be made by these people, and Datang will just drink some soup."
"So you are building ships in Jiangdong?" Baishan asked.
Ji Song did not hide anything and nodded: "Yes! The sea is much larger than the land. There is endless wealth there. Controlling the sea means controlling the source of wealth."
He did not tell the old man his true purpose. Now is not the time to make it known widely. After retrieving those things from the other side, that will be the time for the Tang Dynasty to march into the ocean.
At that time, people who had sailed tens of thousands of miles across the ocean came back, and they also brought back sailing experience that no amount of wealth could buy. This is the real wealth.
(End of this chapter)