ebookland Chapter 250 Establishing Customs and Building Ports
Chapter 250 Establishing Customs and Building Ports
All over the world, there are legends about the Great Qin Empire.
At this time, Ying Yu was busy opening sea routes.
Although the Daqin navy has not yet explored a direct route to the Mediterranean Sea, Daqin can use Persia County as a transit point to form a maritime silk road.
It is foreseeable that once Daqin and Persian County are opened to air, the business of those two places will definitely take off directly.
While bringing great benefits to Daqin, it can also expand Daqin's influence in surrounding countries.
Not to mention much, the people of the Seleucid Kingdom alone will definitely yearn for the Great Qin even more.
Just like the people of Tu'an country back then, they were overjoyed to integrate into the Great Qin.
At the same time, it can also absorb more Daqin people, emigrate to Persia County, and increase the population ratio of local Qin people.
In particular, surrounding countries such as Carthage are now asking for Qin.
Daqin can completely let them join the business alliance led by Daqin, and get the preferential policy of the unilateral best treatment country.
The steps taken by the great voyage of the Qin Dynasty can take another big step forward.
"If that's the case, one Songhai city is definitely not enough, and several more port cities must be built.
This can not only play the role of the Grand Canal, but also revitalize the south of the Yangtze River in advance. "
"By the way, if the sea trade develops greatly, the customs can also consider starting to build it. This is the core of Daqin's future income growth."
Ying Yu looked at the world map in front of him and studied it for a long time.
Under the command of Han Xin, the Da Yuezhi cavalry conquered the Maurya Dynasty with consecutive victories.
Not only broke through dozens of cities and plundered tens of millions of money, but also captured more than one million coolies.
These coolies of the Maurya Dynasty have continued to speed up the construction of the Grand Canal, and in at most another year, the entire line can be realized.
After the opening of the Grand Canal, Guanzhong and other inland areas can be closely connected with the coastline through this main artery.
The extremely fertile Jiangnan area in later generations can also be developed in advance.
The best way to develop Jiangnan is to build seas and ports, and drive the surrounding economy through maritime trade.
Moreover, Daqin's seaports are currently concentrated in Sanghai City in the Qilu area. Although it is very close to Tu'an and Fusang Island, it is not as convenient as coming from Jiangnan to open up routes to Persia County.
Ying Yu thought for a while, and soon picked up a pen and began to write.
On the second day, at the court meeting.
Ying Zheng carefully read the plan submitted by Ying Yu.
After reading it, a smile appeared on his face.
The content of the plan is actually very simple. In order to manage Daqin's sea trade more effectively, it is suggested to set up a Daqin Customs Department specializing in import and export trade, directly under the management of the Neishifu.
The other thing is to build ports in the coastal cities south of the Great Qin Dynasty, open sea trade, and drive the development of the surrounding economy.
Ying Zheng is usually free, and his favorite thing to do is to study the world map.
Therefore, he is very clear that in terms of distance, the Jiangnan area is actually closer and more convenient to travel to Persia and other areas.
It's just that the center of gravity of Daqin was in the north, and the only seaport that could be obtained was the city of Sanghai.
But after the Grand Canal is completed, the economic focus of Daqin will gradually shift to the Jiangnan area.
Establishing a port in the south of the Yangtze River is a matter of course
Not to mention much, just being able to shorten the air route with Persia County is enough to make Yingzheng's heart flutter.
"Everyone has read the prince's proposal, so let's share your thoughts!"
Although he had already made a decision in his mind, Ying Zheng followed the usual practice and began to ask the officials for their opinions.
"Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that His Royal Highness's plan is feasible. Now our Daqin Maritime Trade is developing very rapidly, and only one Songhai City is already overwhelmed. It is indeed time to expand a few more ports!"
"In my opinion, Kuaiji County is a good choice!"
"Even Nanhai County, you can consider it. According to the map, it is the closest to Persian County!"
"I feel that it is very feasible to establish a customs department, which will separate the import and export of maritime trade from the internal business of Daqin.
This is not only convenient for management, but also can set the tax rate for import and export separately, which can increase a lot of income for Daqin. "
When Ying Zheng spoke, all civil and military officials responded with words.
With the continuous development of Daqin Business, in order to keep up with the trend of the times, it will not be eliminated.
These officials, in private, have made up for a long time of knowledge about business.
Now that their vision has finally been improved, they can naturally see the advanced nature of Ying Yu's proposal.
"However, this customs is a brand new department. There is a lack of talents in this field in the Neishi Palace. Your Highness, do you think there are some talents in this field in the support minister?"
Nestor said with a smile.
As the treasury of the Great Qin State gradually filled up, he, the famous old bitter melon smiling face in the court, now smiled more and more.
When people are happy and refreshed, they look much younger.
"The minister waits for the second opinion!"
Meng Yi and the others also nodded repeatedly.
They were very envious of the talents in Ying Yu's mansion.
Xiao He, Chen Ping, and Han Xin were all unknown people before.
But after Ying Yu's excavation, they all burst into an incomparably bright light.
Fan Kuai, Xia Houying, Zhou Bo, etc. are also good candidates for generals.
Not to mention Yang Zaixing and Zhao Yun, who have won the three armies bravely. These talents were all promoted by His Royal Highness, making people drool with envy.
"Why, want to poach the corner of the prince?"
"However, the matter of customs cannot be neglected."
"Father, my son suggested that Xiao He be the first head of customs!"
Ying Yu smiled and said.
Since returning from Hanzhong County, Xiao He has stayed in Yuxuan Pavilion for a while.
Take on the role of a steward.
For Xiao He, this is indeed a bit inferior. With his ability, it is not a problem for him to sit on one side and be alone.
"That's it!"
On the throne, Brother Zheng nodded in agreement without thinking.
"Sir, thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
Nestern was overjoyed.
Xiao He's talent is obvious to all.
With him in charge, the customs matter will be settled.
"Then what is left now is the question of where to open the sea and build the port!"
Ying Zheng looked at Ying Yu with a smile, and said without haste.
"Father, my son thinks that since the opening of the sea is to promote the construction of our Daqin sea trade, it is better to investigate some areas so that all counties and counties of Daqin can join in the discussion."
"With the collective efforts, there may be better suggestions."
"And it can also let the common people know more about the importance of the ocean."
This is an opportunity to popularize marine education for all, how could Ying Yu miss it?
So he directly expressed his thoughts.