Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

It seemed like he answered something, but also like he didn't say anything.

But the problem itself, Cheng Wei's ability to come here to meet him is an extremely strong signal.

Ning Fan naturally does not need any commitment from Cheng Wei. In fact, political commitments have always been unreliable, only strength.

"Your Highness, do you know what will happen to me, Dakang, this winter and next spring?"

Cheng Wei changed the topic and looked at Ning Fan.

"Famine! With widespread famine, many people may not be able to survive this winter!"

Ning Fan sighed.

When Cheng Wei heard what Ning Fan said, he shook his head slightly and said, "It's not that simple! The victims will not wait to starve to death, they will resist and struggle."

These things were all within Ning Fan's expectations. Unfortunately, he alone could not control the general trend of the world.

Cheng Wei put away the fishing rod in his hand and stopped fishing altogether: "Has Your Highness ever heard of Wusheng Old Mother?"

"what is that?"

Ning Fan really hasn't heard of it.

"Old mother without life, empty hometown! Whenever the people are in dire straits, these sects will breed in large numbers and gather together to form a force that cannot be underestimated."

Cheng Wei looked a little sad.

There is one thing he did not say, that is, all dynasties and dynasty changes are inseparable from this sect.

"If we open up trade routes, we can buy a large amount of grain from Miluo! In this way, we may be able to calm down our emotions and avoid causing a catastrophe!"

Ning Fan suggested.

Nowadays, he no longer has much say in the court. The prince's tribute to the alchemist has quietly confused Emperor Tian'an.

Even when the fourth prince was forced to die, Emperor Tianan didn't react much.

This emperor who once worked hard to govern has entered the twilight stage of his old age ahead of schedule.

Ning Fan is familiar with history books and is very familiar with the laws of dynasty cycles!

Today's great prosperity is in a precarious situation and is in danger.

"The fall of a dynasty is the law of heaven and earth! It's just a pity that all living beings are in ruins!"

Ning Fan also let out a long sigh.

"With internal and external difficulties, unless an eternal emperor is born, there will be no way to recover!"

"Your Highness should also prepare early."

Cheng Wei's eyes seemed to be able to see through everything.

Ning Fan didn't like to hear this. He couldn't help but retorted: "Everything depends on man-made things. Don't think the worst about things, Mr. Ge! At least, Dakang still has loyal ministers like Mr. Ge, as well as the Marquis of Zhenyuan." Guarded by military gods! I don’t think it’s as pessimistic as you say.”

Cheng Wei just smiled, but stopped talking. He pointed to the deep water in the lake and said, "It won't be long before the lake surface freezes! The ice surface will not melt until next spring. The fish in the water will not melt." It’s absolutely impossible to have a bite of food or a breath of fresh air!”

Although Cheng Wei was talking about the ice on the water, Ning Fan immediately understood what he meant. In the final analysis, it was the large-scale annexation of land by powerful families, coupled with the solidification of the scholar-bureaucrat class, which resulted in a monopoly of power.

The ministers and clans united to fight against the imperial court, so that the current great prosperity was so difficult to recover that it was impossible to recover one day.

"For the sake of sacrifice, I dare to make the sun and moon change the sky!"

"If it is not destroyed, it cannot be established. It is unknown whether Dakang will be revitalized because of this!"

Ning Fan is full of pride.

"it is good!"

"What a poem! What aspiration!"

"Your Highness, I will no longer see you off when we go to Jiangzhou!"

Cheng Wei looked excited, as if he had a sudden enlightenment after Ning Fan's words.

Ning Fan, on the other hand, quietly looked at the direction Cheng Wei left, with more prospects in his heart.

The next day, Ning Fan met Old Sardin who came in a hurry early in the morning.

In just a few days, old Sardin looked much older, but he was still very energetic.

After meeting Ning Fan, Old Sardin was no longer as restrained as before and looked much more relaxed.

"Your Highness, a total of three million funds have been raised in the past few days! They were all issued in the form of debts in accordance with His Highness's requirements!"

"In addition, I have raised two million of my own funds! This has been agreed upon before, and all of it will be given to my daughter as a dowry."

Old Sardin said happily.

Ning Fan was a little overjoyed. He didn't expect Sadin to be so efficient.

Ning Fan's previous bond issuance was just a small idea, but he didn't expect it to go so smoothly.

Ning Fan mortgaged the three million silver debt on three large farms in the suburbs and a royal residence in the capital. These four assets were considered to be of high quality, so the mortgage of three million was actually not much.

The five million funds used to resettle the refugees and re-develop production are somewhat stretched, but Ning Fan has a bolder idea.

In the future, when all these ideas are realized in Jiangzhou, there will be no need to worry about development funds.

"Okay, okay! You immediately ask people to move the refugees, move all the refugees to Jiangzhou, and spread the news. Jiangzhou will receive a large number of refugees in the future!"

Ning Fan said to Sadin.

People have productivity. What Ning Fan needs now is people and a large number of skilled craftsmen. With these human resources, there will be a demographic dividend for the future development of agriculture, military, and industry.

Things are going very smoothly, and Ning Fan has decided to go to Jiangzhou as soon as possible.

As the saying goes, people move living things and trees move dead. If they continue to stay in Kyoto, Ning Fan is worried that if something happens, it will be difficult for him to escape.

"Your Highness, this is today's newspaper!"

Ergou came in happily and handed the newspaper to Ning Fan.

Ning Fan took it in his hand, took a closer look, and suddenly smiled.

There is no doubt that this newspaper is just the beginning, and there is a lot of room for manipulation in the future.

From beginning to end, Ning Fan was very satisfied after reading the two pages of the newspaper clearly.

But while stroking the paper, Ning Fan suddenly thought of another way to make money!

This paper is very rough, and compared to the paper of later generations, it is simply incomparable.

The key is that in this era, paper is still very expensive, which is why books have never been popular.

"I'm going to the Ministry of Industry!"

Once he has an idea, he immediately executes it. This is Ning Fan's habit.

He hurried to the Ministry of Industry in order to summon craftsmen to implement the improved papermaking technology immediately.

If you do it one day earlier, you can make more money.

Only with money can we develop the economy to support the army.

Changle Palace.

"Your Highness, take a look at this."

Yan Wudao walked in from the dusty outside and placed a newspaper on Prince Ning Qing's desk.

Ning Qing frowned. After picking it up and looking at it carefully, he looked confused: "What does this mean?"

"Everyone is selling them outside! People are buying them in the streets and alleys, and many poor scholars read newspapers to people on the street!"

Yan Wudao looked cold.

"What's the use of this thing? Who made it?"

The prince was confused. He didn't know what Yan Wudao meant when he brought this thing to him.