The six-dimensional pictures of emperors of all dynasties were exposed, and the ancestors panicked

Chapter 729: Qianlong's Prosperity: The Beginning of Capital
On the canopy.

The blue territory of the Qing Dynasty is divided into squares of different sizes.

The earth-colored square is marked with "farming"

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【First, let’s look at the root of the prosperity of the Qianlong Dynasty. 】

[In the eighth year of Shunzhi (1651), the cultivated land area in China was only over 1724 million hectares. By the second year of Yongzheng (1761), it had increased to over million hectares. By the st year of Qianlong (), it had increased to over million hectares.]

[The expansion of cultivated land has also led to a significant increase in the variety and yield of crops grown on the land.]

[The growth of grain production, in addition to the expansion of cultivated land, is also closely related to the introduction and promotion of new crop varieties. ]

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On the "farming field", two colorful cartoon pictures are pasted on it.

"Corn": A brown fish-shaped bud with white whiskers hanging down from it, and the grains are clustered together.

"Sweet potato": a food the size of a fist, with purple skin, white flesh, and a taro-like root.

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[China began to introduce high-yield crops such as corn and sweet potatoes in the late Ming Dynasty. Due to their strong adaptability and adaptability to different soils, they were promoted throughout the country in the Qing Dynasty.]

[This is of great significance in alleviating the pressure of population growth on food supply and also creates conditions for the development of cash crops.]

[In addition, the rice-wheat continuous cropping system and double-season rice promoted during the Kangxi period also led to a significant increase in grain production during the Qianlong period.]

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{Kangxi, Kangxi, eats only bran and thinly.}
{Without sweet potatoes and corn, Emperor Qianlong would have died long ago.}
{It’s all thanks to the sweet potatoes and corn.}
{Please, read less marketing accounts. Sweet potatoes were not promoted until the late years of Emperor Qianlong’s reign. They are a good thing, but they did not have much impact on the Qianlong period.}
{The main reason is that during the Kangxi and Qianlong periods, the Qing Dynasty's wars all broke out at the border, the interior was stable, Kangxi also vigorously promoted double-season rice, and the three emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong were also wise rulers who built large water conservancy projects, which led to the Kangxi and Qianlong prosperity.}
{Sweet potatoes have a high yield, but are not durable in storage, so they are mainly eaten with rice or millet.}
{Moreover, no book or research on the economic history, life history, population history, or agricultural history of the Qing Dynasty says that the Qing Dynasty mainly ate sweet potatoes. Please cite one and I will take a look.}
{Since sweet potatoes were introduced during the Ming Dynasty, why didn’t the Ming Dynasty rely on sweet potatoes to increase grain production? In addition, various foreign crops such as sweet potatoes and potatoes accounted for less than 7% of the Qing Dynasty’s grain}

{Sweet potatoes were introduced around the time of Emperor Wanli, but there was no time for them to be widely promoted before the Ming Dynasty fell into the quagmire of war... Otherwise, the Ming Dynasty might not have perished at the hands of Li Zicheng.}
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The period of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty
Liu Qi squatted beside the ridge and looked at the sweet potatoes buried in the ground.

"Does this thing really have such a big effect?"

"Can it continue the demise of a dynasty?"

Liu Heng also looked at the ground and said calmly:
“It’s just a drop in the bucket.”

"But the people have enough to eat and will not risk their lives to rebel."

"It's interesting that anyone who can accomplish something earth-shattering can do it."

“They are the ones who don’t have enough to eat.”

Liu Heng looked at the sweet potatoes in the field and thought about another thing.

If this thing really has that kind of output.

I wonder if those Che Hous will have other ideas.

His eyes were as still as water.

I hope you can understand your position.

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The period of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty
When Emperor Liu Qi became emperor, he fully understood the difficulties his father had faced.

The glory of the reign of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing was actually based on the trampling of currency and laws.

The reason for all this is because of the grain production...

In order to liberate production, we must step back for those who control the labor force.

"A ray of light..."

Liu Qi sat at the table and sighed.

"Why don't you give me a sweet potato seed."

"I'll think about it carefully..."

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The period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
Liu Che looked at the sky thoughtfully.

Then he looked conflicted again.

Wei Zifu looked at Liu Che, who looked like he was constipated, and became curious.

"Your Majesty, do you think there is anything wrong?"

Liu Che looked at her with a conflicted look, then looked at little Liu Ju who had a confused look on his face.

Finally, he took another look at Huo Qubing, who had a naive look on his face.

I can only sigh:
"Everything is for the sake of the Han Empire..."

Then my heart sank.

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Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Kangxi, who was smiling, was suddenly stunned, and then he looked inward.

"Emperor Wu of Han: Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, there is one thing I do not understand. Please enlighten me."

"This double-season rice..."

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The emperor, who was originally watching the sky curtain, was suddenly stunned.

Good guy!
A single leaf can block your view of the mountain!

Let future generations lead them astray!
Double-season rice is the thing that can be controlled the most!

Then, another great dive of the emperor began.

Remake, start!
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【At the same time, cash crops are also developing rapidly. 】

The process of a seed, from sprouting to growing, and finally becoming a snow-white ball is displayed on the sky.

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【During this period, cotton cultivation spread all over the country. 】

[Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hubei, Henan, Hebei, and Shandong have all become important cotton-producing areas.]

[In Songjiang, Taicang, and Tongzhou areas of Jiangsu Province, "in each village, only two or three out of ten people care about growing rice, while seven or eight out of ten grow flowers for profit."]

[Ningjin, Zhili: "Almost half of the county is planting cotton."]

[“In the south of Baoding, people who had good land used to grow wheat, but now they grow cotton.”]

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{Stupid... It's the curse of knowledge. Keeping warm is also an important factor in increasing population! Not just food!}
{…I had completely forgotten about this matter…}
{I only remember that cotton was not a local product, but I forgot when it was imported.}
{It seems to have been introduced to China during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, but large-scale cultivation and promotion was not until the end of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty.}
{However, this period was also the process of cotton adapting to China's climate and soil conditions.}
{What a mess, that thing is Sea Island Cotton and Upland Cotton. Sea Island Cotton is produced in South America, Central America, the Caribbean Islands and other Atlantic coastal islands.}
{Upland cotton originated in Mexico. Mexicans began to cultivate cotton for weaving clothes and blankets before the Christian era.}
{It was not until the opening of new sea routes in the 15th century that upland cotton and sea island cotton were introduced to Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. In the late 19th century, upland cotton was introduced to China for cultivation.}
{But China itself has cotton, which was originally called grass cotton and is now called Xinjiang cotton.}
{One hundred grams of cotton seed in cotton boll shells were unearthed from the Han and Jin Dynasty cemetery in Yingpan, Yuli, Xinjiang, and were identified as seeds of cotton.}
{During the Tang Dynasty, cotton production developed rapidly in Xinjiang.}
{Then in the 19th century, sea island cotton (long-staple cotton) was introduced to Xinjiang.}
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Great Qin.

Ying Zheng's expression changed slightly.

The value of the Han Dynasty's opening up of the Western Regions is still rising? !

It is obvious that my Qin family is the ancestor of the west!

"call……"

Ying Zheng let out a deep breath and calmed down his turbulent thoughts with ease.

"Have you written it all down?"

Feng Quji and others looked at Xiao He in unison.

Xiao He:......

"I have made note of it."

Xiao He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

For the first time, I knew that “the court is treacherous”

I'm the only one who can remember it?!

Ying Zheng still sat upright, motionless as a mountain.

But I was thinking again in my heart.

The Western Regions and other places have already been granted to the six countries. What if they find this seed first?

If I send someone to look for it first, it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes and said calmly:

"Tell Liu Dianke to put down everything he is doing and come to the palace to see me immediately."

As the servants outside the door left, Xiao He's mood began to improve.

Good brother, you have to come and accompany me too!
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The period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
Liu Che took another silk scarf and handed it to Huo Qubing.

"Zi Xu, I leave this matter to you."

Huo Qubing took the silk scarf, looked at it, then folded it and put it in his arms.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will make the princes of the Western Regions tell the truth!"

The mother and son next to them had strange expressions on their faces.

This doesn't sound like a nice thing to say, does it?

What are you going to do? ! !
Liu Che patted Huo Qubing's shoulder with satisfaction.

"I'll leave it to you. I'm at ease."

"Whatever you want to do!"

"I just want results."

Huo Qubing nodded, stood up and saluted:

"I will go to do my work first, Your Majesty, please wait for good news."

Liu Che waved his hand.

"No rush, no rush."

Huo Qubing said seriously:
"Speed ​​is the essence of war. Know yourself and your enemy!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Che smiled and pointed twice.

"Okay, let's go."

Huo Qubing bowed and left.

Liu Che smiled and looked at the sky again.

"I really don't know how many more surprises are waiting for me."

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On the sky curtain, the growth process and images of various crops are displayed one by one.

Purple stalks stand tall and straight in the field.

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[Sugarcane cultivation is distributed in Taiwan, Guangdong, Fujian and other provinces and regions. In Panyu, Dongguan, Zengcheng and Yangchun counties, "the sugarcane fields are almost as large as rice fields" and "white and purple sugarcane cover thousands of hectares."]

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The pale pink funnel corolla is supported by slender green leaves.

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【Tobacco was first cultivated in Fujian Province, but by the time of Emperor Kangxi, it was "found everywhere, not just in Fujian."】

[Tobacco planting brings huge profits. In Fujian Province, "tobacco planting consumes 60 to 70 percent of the land"]

[In Guangxi, "half of the ten households grow tobacco, with large households planting 10,000 to 20,000 plants, and small households planting no less than 2,000 to 3,000 plants."]

[Shaanxi: "North of Chenggu and Weishui, the fertile land is planted with tobacco seedlings"]

…Beside the walls and fields, mulberry and hemp grow slenderly.

A man was picking garden vegetables in the field.

The woman was spinning silk.

The children were knocking on the door with fruits.

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[In Haiyan, Zhejiang, mulberry and hemp grow in the fields, and every family grows ramie for thread, and some grow ramie for cloth.]

[Tussah silkworms also developed during this period, spreading from Shandong to Shaanxi, Guizhou, Liaoning and other provinces.]

【Flowers, fruits and gardening have also developed. 】

[Farmers in Wuxi "do not grow grains, but garden vegetables" and "the harvest of winter vegetables can equal the harvest of rice in autumn." ]

[Nanxun township residents "specialize in seasonal melons and vegetables" and make three times the profit. ]

[Guangdong uses farmland to grow fruit trees on a large scale, and local areas such as longan and lychee are abundant. ]

[“In Shunde, people who use rice fields to grow crops can plant 20 lychee trees per acre, and twice as many longans.”]

[In the Panyu area, residents mostly make their livings in fruit and flower production, such as citrus, olives, and bananas. “There are endless hills and mountains as far as the eye can see.”]

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Big man.

Liu Bang subconsciously stood up and took two steps forward barefoot.

Lu Zhi also followed closely.

The two watched quietly, feeling an indescribable emotion in their hearts.

"This is... the work of generations..."

Liu Bang suddenly reached out and held Lu Zhi's hand. Lu Zhi subconsciously pulled her hand back, but Liu Bang held it tightly and refused to let go.

"E-yi..."

Liu Bang clasped his hands together and looked straight into Lu Zhi's eyes.

"help me."

"Help us."

Lu Zhi looked into Liu Bang's eyes.

There is desire, joy and hope there.

Her lips trembled slightly and she whispered:

"you saw it?"

The corners of Liu Bang's mouth slowly rose, getting bigger and bigger!
He pulled Lu Zhi into his arms and laughed loudly:

"I saw it! Nai Gong saw it!"

"Han! Tang! Song! Ming! Qing!"

"The people support the world! The emperor protects the people!"

"E-ju! I'm right! I'm right!"

"Hahahahaha!"

"E'er! The world will be united! We have found the way! The world will be united!"

Lu Zhi's eyes widened as Liu Bang held her in his arms, her body swaying with him.

She looked up furtively.

The young Liu Bang's eyes are full of vigor and vitality!
A hint of mist unconsciously appeared on her cheeks.

She subconsciously raised the corners of her mouth and whispered softly:
"That's... great..."

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Datang.

Li Shimin suddenly became nervous.

"This is a way to govern the world without a doubt..."

Empress Changsun also looked tense.

"So... can we find the root cause of the collapse of the prosperous era?"

Li Shimin nodded slightly, then shook his head.

“Prosperous times are all ruled by people, but rule by people is inseparable from farming.”

"The land in the world is limited."

"Unless we get out of the field, otherwise..."

After watching for so long, Li Shimin finally figured out something.

Some still surround the land.

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[The transformation of agricultural production into commodity production is also an important feature of agricultural development during the Qianlong period.]

【Take the Suzhou and Songshan regions as an example. Cotton fields continued to expand after the mid-Ming Dynasty. By the early Qing Dynasty, "more kapok was planted than rice." "Taicang, Jiading, Zhenze, and Baoshan are four counties located on the coast. They have always planted a lot of kapok, and their livelihood depends entirely on cotton." 】

[At least since the middle of the Ming Dynasty, the income from cotton planting has become the main source of income for the local people. ]

[The process of changing from mainly planting rice to mainly planting cotton is exactly the process of farmers changing from natural economy to commodity economy.]

[Farmers are keen on planting cotton because cotton has a broad market and the profit from planting cotton is greater than that from growing rice.]

【Grain production is also moving towards commercialization. One of the reasons why some regions have become specialized areas for cash crops is that there is sufficient and cheap commercial grain supply from Hubei, Guangdong, and Sichuan. The saying "When Hubei and Guangdong are ripe, the rest of the world is well fed" is a reflection of this.】

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Song Shenzong Period
Zhao Xu looked at the prosperity of various industries in the sky and roughly understood something.

"It's the same old problem..."

political reform.

Zhao Xu sat on the stone pier, smiled helplessly and said to himself:
"In troubled times, reform is necessary; in prosperous times, reform is also necessary."

“The chaotic times have turned into a struggle for survival.”

“The prosperous times have turned to shabby times.”

If you don’t change, you will die in chaos and fail in prosperity.

"Easy, not easy. Always easy."

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【The recovery and development of agriculture also prepared conditions for the development of handicrafts. 】

[The cotton textile industry in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hebei, Shandong, Sichuan, Guangdong and other places has begun to develop rapidly. ]

【For example, in Jiangning, "during the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods, there were more than 30,000 machines, which gradually decreased afterwards, but there were still 17,000 to 18,000 machines."】

[In Suzhou, “every household weaves, tens of thousands of households.”]

[In Hangzhou, “the sound of looms can be heard from every house”]

[At the same time, since the mining ban was lifted in the second year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign (1737), the mining of copper, coal, iron, gold, silver, lead, tin, sulfur, etc. has increased significantly, the number of employees has increased significantly, and the scale of mines has continued to expand.]

【Therefore, the mining and smelting of iron also developed greatly. 】

[For example, Foshan iron pots are light and strong, and their sound is like wood. The knives and axes made from them are sharp and durable, and are sold far and wide both at home and abroad. They are known as "Foshan ironworks are known all over the world."]

[In addition, Tangshan and Handan in Zhili and Fushun in the northeast also have relatively developed iron smelting industries. Various small workshops are spread all over the country.]

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Ming Dynasty and Xuande period
The more Zhu Zhanji watched, the more uncomfortable he felt.

He covered his heart and gritted his teeth.

If it weren't for that beast...

How could the Ming Dynasty decline after reaching its peak?

“Damn it…hateful!”

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Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period
Although he was a little dissatisfied, Yongzheng forced himself to relax his brows.

“We still have to focus on agriculture.”

Yongzheng stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the sky.

"I still need to increase production."

"There's no time for these crooked ways."

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[On the other hand, official and private industrial production, whether it is iron smelting, coin casting, shipbuilding, pottery making, etc., all need to obtain sufficient and cheap fuel. ]

[These conditions have stimulated the development of coal mines.]

[Based on coal, the ceramics industry began to flourish.]

[In addition to the official kilns, Jingdezhen has 200 to 300 private kilns, thousands of kiln households, and "more than hundreds of thousands of craftsmen." It is said that "craftsmen come from all directions, and the finished products are sold all over the world."]

[In addition to Jingdezhen, there are many regional ceramic production centers across the country, such as Foshan in Guangdong, Boshan in Shandong, and Yixing in Jiangsu, which are all well-known. ]

[Shiwan in Foshan is famous for producing ceramic utensils. "Its pottery is sold all over Guangdong and Guangxi, and even overseas countries."]

[Other industries such as tea making, salt making, ship making, and paper making are all thriving.]

[Its products are not only marketed locally, but also expanded to all parts of the country, and even "transported to the Western Regions and Southeast Asia", "traded in the nine regions and even overseas"]

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Ming dynasty.

Old Zhu frowned slightly.

"Among the four occupations of the people, agriculture is the most valuable after scholars."

"All the people in the world, scholars, merchants and businessmen, all rely on agriculture for food!"

"Agriculture is the primary business of the world, while industry and commerce are secondary."

"Why does Tianmu's words imply that business is the most important thing?!"

"Isn't this the opposite of Tian Gang?"

"Those who pursue profit are never content!"

Queen Ma rolled her eyes at him, poured him a glass of water, and said unhappily:
"Can you finish reading it first?"

Zhu Biao seemed to be thinking about something.

He remembered that the situation of Emperor Xuande was very similar to this.

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【As the scope of commodity circulation expanded and commercial capital grew unprecedentedly, merchant groups such as the Huizhou merchants, Shanxi merchants, Shaanxi merchants, Jiangyou merchants, Fujian merchants, Guangdong merchants, and Wuyue merchants that had already appeared in the Ming Dynasty became more active in the Qing Dynasty.】

【With the development of employment relations in agricultural production, the activeness of buyers, and the emergence of business landlords. 】

[The development of commodity economy and the embryonic form of capitalism also grew slowly during the Qianlong period.]

【However, the dominant economy at that time was still the feudal economy combining individual agriculture and handicrafts. The vast majority of people still lived a self-sufficient farming and weaving life, and the cities had not yet formed an independent political force. 】

[The feudal landlord economy was very powerful and controlled the entire urban and rural economic activities. ]

【Under such circumstances, social class relations present a complex situation. 】

【And accompanied by various subjective operations of Qianlong himself. 】

【The Qianlong era also became the pinnacle of Qing Dynasty history. 】

[It also became an important symbol of the Qing Dynasty's decline. ]

(End of this chapter)