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Chapter 1134 Zoos and Tourism

"I understand! Sun Moon Bank can negotiate with the Maritime Transport Department and pay a very low fee to have their cargo ships transport the timber back to the mainland. Hahahaha, if we talk about who is the best at doing business in the world, it must be Your Majesty!"

But he was so busy guarding against the menopausal old woman that he forgot there was also a young woman full of energy. This startled everyone present, especially the flat-headed brother, who twisted his waist and misstepped, and almost rushed forward to block the emperor.

"If this was all I was capable of, the royal family would have been so poor that they would have had to sell the Forbidden City long ago!" Hong Tao was not frightened, but he did not want to chat in the snow, so he turned and walked towards the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"Is there any other way to make money?" When Gulandam heard that there were more ways to make money than just picking up timber, his pupils turned from round to square. He followed closely and pushed Wang Chengen away.

Although she is a woman, from entering Changping Palace to Haihusi and then to the Royal Academy, she has always been among the top women in the martial arts class. She certainly cannot beat the Cuju players of the same age, but it is not difficult for her to bully the eunuchs who have lived in the deep palace for a long time and don't like to exercise much.

"In addition to the precious trees, Africa also has many rare and exotic animals that have never been seen or heard of. Bring them back along with the trees, and build a large garden in a rich place near the harbor. The people can spend half a silver coin to see dozens or hundreds of rare creatures. It shouldn't be too expensive, right?

A hotel and tavern were built near the zoo for rent to entertain foreign tourists. They came from far away and needed someone to provide them with food, drink, lodging and transportation, which would be a considerable income over time.

In addition, you can also contact new schools and colleges in various places to arrange group visits, so that students can see animals from all over the world while staying in the country, and learn about the local customs and geography. It is beneficial and worth spending some money.

If the garden is really built, I will be the first customer. First, book a full year's worth of tickets and accommodation for 50 people at the Royal Academy. Remember to ask for a discount, at least 30% off!"

Hong Tao was not trying to fool Gulandam. He did have an idea to make money. Three words: zoo!

With the implementation and deepening of the new policy, we cannot say that all the people in the Ming Dynasty have enough food and clothing. Many coastal areas have indeed become rich first by relying on maritime trade and processing industries. From Tianjin to Guangzhou, wherever there are large ports, wealthy businessmen can be seen everywhere.

When people have money, in addition to material needs such as expanding reproduction, investing in education, renovating houses, eating delicious food, and wearing silk and satin, they will also derive higher-level needs: spiritual.

For example, opera has been rising along with the economic situation. In the past, only the wealthy families in the villages and towns would set up a stage to perform opera for a few days during festivals, weddings and funerals. Now it has developed to the point where operas are performed on the first and fifteenth day of every month. As a result, the price of opera troupes has risen, and the supply still cannot meet the demand.

For example, brothels and gambling houses also prospered as more and more people became wealthy. The closer to the big port cities, the more serious this phenomenon became. The Qinhuai River flower boats that had disappeared appeared in Hangzhou and other places a few years ago.

Hong Tao did not ban gambling or prostitution in the Ming Dynasty, nor did he intend to do so. These industries are the most basic human nature, and it is better to ease them than to block them. Setting a higher tax rate can also generate income for the court.

What should we do if the social atmosphere is polluted and the moral standards are lowered? This was mentioned by court officials long ago, and they even jointly submitted a memorial to the emperor, which also received some support from the emperor. However, the result was not what many people wanted, or it had a counter-effect.

The emperor therefore issued an edict to the whole country, ordering officials not to enter and leave casinos and brothels at will, and not to have any business relationship with these two industries, including the three clans. If involved, they must take the initiative to report to the Ministry of Justice and the Jinyiwei to explain the situation for record, otherwise one family will be forced to work. At the grand court meeting, the emperor also specifically explained the reason for doing so. He said that the level of social atmosphere and morality will not be affected by the number of casinos and brothels, but can only fluctuate due to the behavior of officials. Therefore, it is not the people who should be restrained, but the officials.

As for whether this would lead to the emergence of some not-so-white organizations that would bring disaster to the people, the emperor thought it was the same thing. As long as the local officials did not play dumb and did not go along with the corrupt, no organization would be able to withstand the attack of the Jinyiwei.

As long as such organizations become bigger and stronger, bully the market, and cause harm to the local people, there is no need to investigate. Just arrest the local officials and the head of the Jinyiwei first, and 99% of the time the problem can be solved.

Without the participation and protection of power, organizations of all colors are nothing in front of the state apparatus, and any capital is just a good boy. If they are told to go east, they will never dare to go west, and if they are told to shut up, they will not even dare to fart.

However, Hong Tao does not want the Chinese people's spiritual life to remain at the level of lust after being well fed and clothed. On the premise that the material level is up to standard, they should also appropriately engage in the construction of spiritual civilization.

But he is not very good at this. He can't call on all the people in the country to learn fishing or hang gliding. What kind of thing should he make that can meet the needs of the people without causing too many social problems?
Finally, it was his experience as a tour guide that reminded him that the vast land and beautiful mountains and rivers could not be boasted for nothing, but must be reflected, and it would be a good idea to develop tourism projects.

On the one hand, it can broaden the horizons of the people and allow them to appreciate local customs and practices during their travels; on the other hand, it can promote infrastructure construction in many areas. If you want to attract more tourists, you have to at least build a road or an inn, which will increase employment without the court having to spend money.

As the saying goes, just when you are about to fall asleep, someone will hand you a pillow. Hong Tao had not yet figured out how to encourage provinces to invest more in tourism when Oyani and Gulandam came together to cry poor.

You want to make money, right? Come, I'll give you some ideas, make as much money as you can. But good ideas don't come for free. In addition to the loans for the three main halls, they also have to have an advertising effect.

If private investors knew that Sun Moon Bank had taken the lead in developing the tourism industry, the role of the example would be no less than that of an imperial edict. There must be businessmen with quick minds and courage to follow suit and imitate it.

Not all of them have to be successful. As long as half of the projects can be initially implemented and then deliberately exaggerated in newspapers, the tourism industry of the Ming Empire will be boosted.

At this time, the imperial court must not intervene, and it is best not to even mention it. It only needs to quietly follow up on the laws and taxes, improve the rules, and then sit back and wait to collect the money.

"…How is Tongzhou? It is close to the port, which makes it convenient for people to come and go. It is also a prosperous place. It only takes an hour or two to get there from the capital."

A loud drum does not need a heavy hammer. As soon as the emperor made the suggestion, Oyani and Gulandam began to communicate with each other through their eyes. After a few seconds, they reached a consensus and rushed to choose a site without even asking the investment amount.

(End of this chapter)