Phi-Fic Chapter 296 The Importance of Technology
Chapter 296 The Importance of Technology
"In fact, the role of wool and cotton cloth is not only to keep out the cold and drive the economy, but also to be a sharp weapon for Daqin to launch an economic war against foreign countries."
Ying Yu smiled slightly.
"Economic war?"
Hearing these three words, Ying Zheng immediately became interested.
He already had enough experience, and every time Ying Yu mentioned a new term, he would gain a lot.
"Father, do you know why the former Dayue Clan herdsmen on the prairie don't care about Bo Cai's death? They even support the reorganization of the Da Yue Clan's cavalry into our Great Qin's First Affiliated Cavalry Corps?"
Ying Yu didn't answer directly, but asked back with a smile.
"Since the Da Yue Clan was defeated by your troops, the prestige of this wave of vegetables in the Da Yue Clan has been seriously damaged, coupled with greed and brutality, they are unpopular.
And the cavalry of the Da Yue Clan followed my Da Qin to win many battles, and although the spoils they won were only [-]%, they were still satisfied. Under such circumstances, they were naturally willing to follow my Da Qin! "
"What's more, if you don't follow my Great Qin, then you will be my Great Qin's enemies, and the Xiongnu and Da Yuezhi will be their fate."
A stern look flashed across Ying Zheng's face.
"This is indeed the case for the Da Yue clan cavalry who followed me in Da Qin.
But among the Da Yue Clan, there are other herdsmen who have not been recruited. They are also very yearning for me, Da Qin. Why do the emperor and you adults think this is? "
Ying Yu asked with a smile.
"Isn't it because Tu'an's life has improved day by day since he merged into Daqin?"
"As far as I know, besides the Da Yue clan, many generals in the Western Regions also have the idea of becoming a part of Da Qin."
Meng Yi pondered for a moment, then opened his mouth to answer.
"This is too general, what is the specific reason?"
Ying Yu continued to ask.
"His Royal Highness just mentioned wool and economic warfare. If I'm not mistaken, it should have something to do with these two things, right?"
Feng Quji looked around for a while, then spoke in a slightly ponderous manner.
"That's right, it does have something to do with the wool!"
"This wool can be seen everywhere on the prairie. If there is a large quantity, although the price of wool is low, as long as there is enough quantity, herdsmen can still earn a lot of income by selling wool."
"Nowadays in the prairie, herdsmen are more willing to raise sheep, especially sheep that produce more wool, than horses and cattle."
Ying Yu smiled slightly.
"What does His Royal Highness mean, is that these grassland herdsmen have changed their living habits and become tame due to the wool economy?"
With a weak face, he exclaimed:
"If this is the case, it will only take a few generations, and these original grassland herdsmen will be completely assimilated by our Great Qin and completely become our Great Qin's herdsmen!
"exactly!"
Ying Yu continued: "Through this little wool, economic control can be achieved, this is economic warfare.
The effects of economic warfare must be imagined by all adults, right? "
All the officials looked at each other with shocked expressions on their faces.
The effect of economic warfare launched through wool is too incredible, right?
The originally unruly prairie barbarian was tamed by this inconspicuous wool?
But by substituting themselves into the grassland side, the officials soon understood.
Compared with being displaced, having no security, and going out to plunder from time to time, raising sheep and selling wool to Daqin is much more secure, and there are long-term stable benefits.
In addition, they have been completely defeated by Daqin and dare not fight against Daqin. This is the best choice for Daqin to shepherd the sheep.
If this continues, the source of income of grassland herdsmen will depend entirely on Daqin after several generations.
They have no choice but to surrender to Daqin. When the time comes, Daqin will emigrate to the prairie and completely control the prairie. It will be a piece of cake.
The prairie that had threatened the Central Plains for thousands of years has now become the best horse ranch and cavalry training base in Daqin.
All the officials had to admire Ying Yu's foresight.
Even Ying Zheng was deeply moved.
"It's unprecedented to subdue grassland herdsmen like this. I don't even know how you came up with it."
"As for the cotton economic war, it is actually the same as wool, that is, by signing a long-term cotton purchase and sales contract, Tianzhu County will become an economic vassal of Daqin."
"Once the peacocks in Tianzhu County relapse, there is no need to send troops, just suspend the purchase of cotton.
Without cotton spinning technology, they have to face a pile of useless cotton. Without a source of income, it is difficult to stay in chaos! "
Ying Yu smiled and said:
"Apart from that, we can also sell cotton seeds to other countries.
It is important to know that the land of each country is extremely limited.
Once cotton is planted on a large scale, there will not be so much land to grow food. How to control a country through food, everyone must be very familiar with it, right? "
Ying Zheng and all the officials took a deep breath.
This strategy is also very poisonous, right?
Directly through the economic benefits of cotton, a country fell into the control of Daqin, and there was no power to fight back.
Economic income depends on Daqin, and even food depends on Daqin's export. If this is the case, they will have no resistance against Daqin.
What's even more frightening is that this is an obvious conspiracy.
Even after it is implemented, if someone sees the stakes, there is no way to stop it.
Unless you can come up with crops that are more profitable than cotton, or surpass Daqin in cotton spinning technology.
Because as long as the people of other countries grow cotton, they will have an interest relationship with Daqin. Anyone who opposes it will destroy their interests for the people.
They will inevitably be besieged by groups.
If Daqin fanned the flames a little bit more, there would be no need to send troops, and the country would have civil strife, or even civil war.
This is completely the economic colonization and control of other countries by using the advanced technology of Daqin!
"This... this is unbelievable!"
Even Ying Zheng was stunned for a long time.
At this moment, he even felt that he was a bit out of step with the times.
"Technology is the kingly way of development, and advanced technology is the foundation for Daqin to reach the top of the world.
Now you understand this truth, right? "
Ying Yu said calmly.
Before that, he vigorously developed science and engineering, and established the Daqin Academy of Sciences and Engineering Academy. For this reason, he did not hesitate to directly confront the conservative diehards, and used the storm of bureaucracy to sweep away many opponents. Privately complained that Ying Yu's approach was too radical.
Now, Ying Yu is proving to the world the importance of science and technology with facts.
He wants the officials in Daqin to understand what will happen if the technology falls behind.
I believe that through today's lesson, the important officials of Daqin will have a deeper understanding of the importance of technology.
And the wave of Daqin's scientific and technological development will also get better development as the courtiers are truly convinced.