Emperor Liu Hong

"Cheng Aiqing, is the issue of national debt going well?"

"Your Majesty, things are going really well!" After hearing Liu Hong's words, Cheng Yu presented the big mule bank note in front of Liu Hong, and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, according to your instructions, I will be with Anxi and others. Those princes made contact with each other for a while. Unexpectedly, those princes were all willing to have a relationship with us big man, and they enthusiastically bought our national debt, and it didn't take long for the national debt to be sold out!"

"Made, such a large amount of national debt was sold out within a few days!" Liu Hong took the banknotes, not to mention his excitement, "It seems that I still underestimate the strength of the Anxi Kingdom."

To be honest, Liu Hong was not optimistic about the sale of national debt at the beginning.You know, this is not the era of financial prosperity in the later generations, and basically no one recognizes such things as national debt, and no one even buys the national debt he issued in Dahan, let alone abroad.And the reason why he wants to release it is also based on future considerations.Because he felt that even if no one else bought it, the Prince of Persia would wait for his subordinates to buy a batch in order to take care of the big man's face.And this thing, as long as someone buys it, the big man will pay back the money on time in the future, establish credit, and issue national debt next time, there will be no problem.But I didn't expect that Anxi's family was a real local tyrant, and they bought them all immediately.

"Cheng Aiqing, then you go to contact other princes, what is the reaction of the Prince of Persia?"

Regarding this point, Liu Hong was still a little worried.You know, although he took advantage of the discord between the brothers of the Prince of Persia to sell all the national bonds.But at this stage, the railway leading to Anxi is about to start construction, and many things cannot be separated from his coordination.Therefore, Liu Hong didn't want to provoke him.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I'm paying attention to this aspect. Although the prince of Persia will inevitably be upset, it will definitely not affect the cooperation with our big man." Speaking of this, Cheng Yu said: "Before the minister returns, the prince of Persia Not only did they save the money they paid to build the railway in our Royal Bank. Moreover, they are already selecting the person who will be responsible for the construction of the railway. If several princes are not competing for this spot, the host should be with Wei Chen went back to Dahan together."

Hearing Cheng Yu's words, Liu Hong felt relieved.The Prince of Persia has a little grudge, but this does not affect the overall situation.As long as the Prince of Persia is not on the spot, he will turn his face.With the white powder leading him, he is confident that he can control the Prince of Persia in his hands.

"Rest in peace, you just wait. Once the high-level people in your place are addicted to white powder, it will be a good look!"

Thinking of this, Liu Hong was quite excited.And just in time.Liu Shu, who received the news, also rushed over.

"Your Majesty. I heard that Cheng Shilang is back. I wonder how the national debt is sold?"

"Uncle Huang, you are too impatient." After speaking, Liu Hong handed the large stack of banknotes to Liu Wei, "It's all here, you can see for yourself."

Liu Shu took those bank notes.There, one to five, ten, fifteen to twenty, counted up. After a long time, Liu Shu counted clearly.A little surprised and asked: "Your Majesty, are all those national debts really sold?"

"All sold!" Looking at Liu Shu who was both surprised and excited, Liu Hong said with a smile: "Besides, according to Cheng Aiqing, it won't be long before the person in charge of building the railway in Anxi will bring the part of Anxi with him. Investment, rush to our big man."

"Oh, that would be great."

Hearing Liu Hong's words, Liu Shu was completely excited.You know, the construction of the railway has already been taken care of by the railway company, and there is no need for the court to spend any more money.And the money invested in these treasury bonds and Anxi can be completely used for other infrastructure construction.

"Uncle Huang, don't get too excited for now, it's not too late to get excited after you see this!" Seeing Liu Shu's excited look, Liu Hong handed him the money raised in the stock market again.

"Your Majesty, is this the money you raised in the stock market?" Seeing Liu Hong nodding, Liu Shu, the big man's prime minister, couldn't close his mouth when he smiled, "Your Majesty, I have really convinced you now. Short In such a short period of time, you have raised so much money, which has covered the tax burden of us big men for several years!"

"Uncle Huang, there is no shortage of money now, you have to hurry up and start construction. Especially the roads and railways in the west, you must hurry up. You know, this is related to the military operations of our big men!"

"Your Majesty, don't worry. This, I will definitely pay close attention to it." But at this point, Liu Shu said with a worried face: "However, Your Majesty, you also know that there are many mountains in the west. If you want to build railways and roads, you have to dig mountains. In this way, the speed will definitely not be fast. Regarding this point, it’s not that I don’t try my best, it’s that I don’t have any good solutions, you have to forgive me!”

"Made, this is really a problem." Liu Hong frowned when he heard Liu Shu's words.Because he knew that it would take a lot of effort to point to man-made and black powder to open mountains. The railway and road will be completed, and it is not known when, "Do you really want me to invent yellow powder?! "

For this yellow gunpowder, Liu Hong has been undecided whether to invent it or not.It's not that Liu Hong is afraid of disrupting some historical process, but mainly because this thing is really too dangerous.He was a little worried about entrusting others to do it, but if he did it himself, he was afraid of hurting himself.So, without any urgency, he simply put the matter aside.But now it's over, he has to make a decision.

"Do you want to do it or not?"

For a while, Liu Hong was worried.After all, Liu Hong Liu Hong is very life-saving. When he thought that when Bell invented yellow gunpowder, he not only killed his younger brother and seriously injured his father, but also only had half his life left, Liu Hong's heart began to murmur.

"Forget it, I still invented it. Anyway, this thing, that is, it is a bit dangerous when making nitroglycerin. As long as diatomaceous earth is added, it will be safe and stable. As long as I pay attention to making nitroglycerin, it should be fine!"

Thinking of this, Liu Hong no longer hesitated, sent Liu Shu and Cheng Yu away, and went to Wei Boyang to invent yellow gunpowder.The reason why we went to Wei Boyang's place was mainly because nitric acid and sulfuric acid for making glycerin can be found in the one-third of an acre of land in the capital.

As for the yellow gunpowder, Liu Hong had only seen his production method on the Internet in his last life, but had never practiced it himself.Now he makes this thing himself, of course he is careful.In addition to the production of thunderbolt for detonation, it took him nearly a month to figure out the complete process and make samples.For this reason, he didn't even bother to meet the envoy who came from Anxi to finalize the construction of the railway.

With the sound of "coaxing" the test was successful, Liu Hong almost jumped up, "Made, it finally succeeded. Now, not only the mountain and road construction is available, but also the guns of the big man. Cannons can also be replaced!"

As soon as he thought of updating the guns and artillery, Liu Hong thought of the famous Hesuojin.It's a pity that he didn't know how to make that thing, so he had to leave it for later generations to invent.Otherwise, if he invented that thing directly, it would be considered a one-step process.But now, he can only take it step by step.

With safe gunpowder, the next step is to mass-produce it.Therefore, Liu Hong selected a large number of reliable craftsmen, found a safe place, and started the large-scale production of yellow gunpowder.

"Made, safe gunpowder has been scaled up, and once the new musket is completed, conquering the world will no longer be a dream!"

While Liu Hong was staying in the palace, someone came to report that the circumnavigation fleet he arranged for his wedding had successfully returned.

"What, the fleet sailing around the world is back?" Liu Hong was stunned when he heard the news.But then, Liu Hong was relieved. After all, it has been almost two years. After counting the days, he came back, "How are those personnel? Are there any injuries, or any accidents during the voyage?"

"Your Majesty, this is not the case. After all, those who can join the fleet are selected crew members. Coupled with adequate preparation, there were no accidents along the way."

"That's good, that's good!"

Liu Hong was very happy to hear that no one was injured or had an accident, but then he wondered how to use this opportunity to kick off the prelude to the great voyage.After all, Liu Hong understands history and knows that if a big man wants to stand on top of the world forever, he must occupy the ocean.

"Propaganda, this is a must. And at the same time as the propaganda, it is best to add a few examples, which will help attract people!" While Liu Hong was thinking there, someone came to report that the army from the Wa Kingdom had returned. , "Yes, isn't this Japanese country the best example!"

You know, Liu Zhong, who went to the country of Wa to find gold and silver mines, is still in the country of Wa until now, planning to come back with the triumphant army.And Liu Zhong has been dragging his return until now because too much gold and silver has been mined, and he can't find enough ships to transport it. Therefore, he can only wait for the army to return and use warships to help.In this way, the boatloads of gold and silver just became the best publicity materials.

After making up his mind, Liu Hong started the promotion.The whole big man is talking, the earth is round.Of course, this is not the most important thing, it can only be used as a casual chat among adults.And then, the capture of the Japanese kingdom and the return of the gold and silver mined by Liu Zhong immediately triggered the trend of great voyages after being reported and exaggerated.Even though most people have no money to buy a boat, many people will buy a boat ticket and try their luck outside.

"That's right, as long as the big man maintains this momentum, he should be prosperous forever!" And when Liu Hong was happy, someone came to report that there were local aborigines on Luzon Island who hurt the people of the big man, " Made, isn’t Luzon the Philippines of later generations, why are there still indigenous people in that place that haven’t been cleaned up?!” (To be continued..)