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Chapter 1284 A Princess Arrives 3
When the envoys of the two countries came to Beijing to meet with the emperor and raised this issue, the emperor gave the answer that he understood it very well, but he was unable to do so. The Western Regions were vast and the borders were long, but the empire had few soldiers and was unable to defend everywhere.

If Bukhara and the Kazakh Khanate are willing, they can send troops to block the border. As long as it does not affect the passage of caravans and does not cross the border to disrupt order, the Ming Empire will never interfere.

The envoy could tell that this was nonsense. Even if Bukhara and Kazakhstan had the ability to send troops to block the border, they would not dare to do so. There was no real line drawn on the border. If someone ran across it, it would be considered an accident at best, but it would be considered an invasion at worst.

According to the consistent style of the Ming Emperor, even if he did not send troops to attack, it would not be excessive to ask for some compensation. So this method would definitely not work, and we had to beg hard, hoping that the Celestial Empire would sympathize with the difficulties of the vassal state and lend a hand.

With a correct attitude, the Ming emperor immediately showed a warm smile. He said that it is better to open the border and let the people come and go freely, rather than watching the people leaving without any benefit.

In this way, although more people will leave, more people will come back. After all, it is their hometown, and they have no choice but to go out to make money. Whenever possible, they are willing to return to their hometown to comfort their wounded hearts after experiencing the pain of wandering.

Those who went out were all poor, and when they came back, most of them had silver coins in their pockets. When they got home, they had to buy a new tent and some furniture. Anyway, no matter what they bought, part of the money they earned in the Ming Empire had to be spent in their own country, so the two courts did not suffer any loss.

But this is not a radical solution. To address the problem, the emperor said that the border should be opened. As migrant workers from both countries return home, some will start businesses in their hometowns and follow the example of the Western Regions, opening plantations or processing plants based on their own conditions and environment.

These people work abroad for several years, not only accumulating funds but also learning skills, and they may succeed. Then the two countries will also have their own industries, allowing their people to work and earn money in their own countries.

The emperor's suggestion made sense, and with the development trajectory of the Western Regions as an example, it would be embarrassing to say that he did not believe it. So Bukhara and Kazakhstan successively opened their borders and allowed citizens to enter and exit freely, with very significant results.

Indeed, foreign workers soon returned, bringing silver coins and skills with them to open woolen spinning workshops and cotton plantations in their hometowns. After seeing profits a year later, more people immediately followed suit.

Some people sold their ancestors' ranches, while others went to the Western Regions to seek loans from the Sun Moon Bank. For a time, there were long camel caravans and convoys in front of the pass leading to the two countries in the Western Regions, loaded with various equipment and raw materials, all of which were going back to start businesses.

When Du Wenhuan was inspecting the Western Regions, Huang Taiji specifically talked about this matter. Every day, he watched the workers from both countries purchasing goods everywhere and then transporting them back to their hometowns. He was happy for them but also a little worried.

I am glad that so many people have found jobs and can finally support their families. Regardless of whether they are citizens of the country or not, having more people to eat is a good thing and a great virtue.

What is worrying is that it does not seem to be so easy to set up plantations and processing plants. Even in the Western Regions, there are many who lose money. The people of the two countries have only been in contact for a short time, and they have too little experience and lack of support from upstream and downstream industries. Will they lose more than they earn?
"They listened to your majesty's golden words and thought they were a life-saving straw, but in fact it was more poisonous than arsenic!" Du Wenhuan only listened to the beginning and came to a very rebellious conclusion.

"Your Majesty's law is well-intentioned and well-founded, how can it cause harm?" Huang Taiji could only turn a deaf ear to his boss's inappropriate remarks, but he didn't understand the conclusion. The emperor's method was obviously a great good, so why was it said to be extremely poisonous?

"The oranges grow in the south of the Huai River, while the tangerines grow in the north of the Huai River. You should be familiar with this saying, right? Your Majesty often uses this saying to teach his subordinates that they should not stick to the rules when doing things, but should make adjustments at any time according to different conditions. This is a typical case of acclimatization! The reason why the plantations and processing industries of the Western Regions are booming is that in addition to the suitable local conditions, they are also inseparable from the demand from the mainland.

Cotton, dried fruits, and wool products are produced here. Once they are produced, most of them will be transported back to the inland by rail carriages. Some are sent to various places for sale, and some are directly sent down the Yellow River into the sea and loaded onto large sea ships to be sent to the south.

The natural conditions of Bukhara and the Kazakh Khanate are similar to those of the Western Regions, but they do not have the supporting industrial chain and transportation conditions. If they produce less, there will be no profit, and if they produce more, there will be no market. "

Compared with Huang Taiji, who has been fighting wild beasts in the mountains since he was a child, Du Wenhuan is a typical son of a general. Not only did he inherit his family's military talent, he also entered the Haihu Division to study early. It is no exaggeration to say that he is both civil and martial.

Moreover, he is well versed in Emperor Jingyang's economic theories and can become a governor immediately after taking off his military uniform. He is a typical dual-use military and civilian talent.

"...If this happens, most of the businesses run by the people of both countries will go bankrupt? Your Majesty said that the best way to achieve long-term peace is to ensure that the people have enough food and clothing and that their families have surplus wealth. Wouldn't this increase the uncertainty on the border?"

Huang Taiji was not given this for nothing. When he was young, he had little experience with this kind of thing, but he has been learning since he surrendered. As the saying goes, diligence can make up for one's shortcomings. In addition, he has been in power for many years and has his own understanding of policies.

"It is indeed as you said, but the people of the two countries do not know that it was your majesty who instructed them, and the first thing they should hate is the court of the two countries. Moreover, your majesty has a backup plan. There are many people who rely on the Sun and Moon Bank for mortgage loans in these industries.

That Xifan ghost is not a bodhisattva. If she can't pay back the money, there will definitely be Ming merchants who will take over the bankrupt plantations and processing plants with loan contracts. Even though these industries can't be run in the hands of the people of the two countries, once they fall into the hands of Sun Moon Bank, they will be revived immediately. "

However, Du Wenhuan did not think so. He understood the principles of Huang Tai Chi, but had not yet been able to apply them flexibly in all situations. Once the conditions became too complicated, things would easily get messed up.

"...I understand. Your Majesty is seeking revenge against the two countries' previous policies of not allowing Ming merchants to invest and set up factories. The method is indeed clever, but it involves too many people."

After Du Wenhuan's continuous guidance, Huang Taiji finally figured it out. From the beginning, the emperor had no intention of helping the two countries develop their economies, and all he wanted was how to get Ming merchants to enter.

Moreover, they used very clever means and were very patient. They dragged it out for seven or eight years, and even the ministers of the two countries probably forgot about it. Then, through private contracts, they quietly broke through this hard shell.

As long as these merchants are allowed to enter, the two countries will have to open their markets even if they don't want to. There is no need for particularly drastic measures. It won't be long before the top leaders of the two countries will take the initiative to propose it.

(End of this chapter)