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

This is Dakang's first ironclad ship with a displacement of more than 1,000 tons. The first sea trial was successful and the engineers were very excited.

Although Ning Fan knew that there was an empire called England in this world and their ships were more powerful than this thousand-ton armored ship, Ning Fan still acted very happy.

First of all, he wanted to give these engineers more confidence, and secondly, Ning Fan did not want to leak this information for the time being, because it would dampen the enthusiasm of his own people.

Dakang still has a long way to go before it can develop. Just like what Brad said, if Dakang wants to catch up with England, it will take at least several decades if nothing unexpected happens.

"Your Majesty, if nothing unexpected happens, our ocean-going ships should go to sea in about seven days."

Qin Ying has seemed a little listless these days. In fact, the person who was hit hardest by Brad's words was Qin Ying, because Qin Ying had huge expectations for the actor's career, but Brad's words shattered Qin Ying's heart. The dream in Ying's heart.

"If you encounter an English fleet at sea, you must not conflict with them, let alone have a war. Make some compromises when necessary."

"After you return from this ocean voyage, I will send a mission to follow your team to England. It is best to conclude some alliances and reach some agreements with the country of England."

Ning Fan ordered Qin Ying.

There is nothing we can do about this. People have to bow their heads under the roof. The most powerful maritime hegemon in the world is England. If there is a war with England, then Ning Fan will doubt Dakang's current strength. Is there any way to withstand England's attack?

Although the two sides are separated by a long sea, Ning Fan is not sure what will happen if the other side's invincible fleet arrives near Dakang.

Keeping a low profile and developing rapidly is the eight-character policy set by Ning Fan, and this policy must not be messed with.

The weather in the north is cold, and only the south is the most suitable area for industrial development. It has been nearly two months since Ning Fan arrived in Jiangnan in the blink of an eye. In these two months, Ning Fan has traveled almost all over Jiangnan. The mountains and rivers.

Today, most areas throughout Jiangnan are undergoing a large number of transformations, and laying railways is the first priority.

As long as the railways can be laid successfully, steam locomotives can reach these places, and large machinery can also be transported along the railways.

A train roared and slowly stopped at the station. Not long after, a group of people jumped out of the train, and the leader was Shen Mengxi.

Seeing Ning Fan coming to the station to greet Shen Mengxi in person, he was a little flattered and walked a few steps quickly before kneeling on the ground.

"Master Shen, I have been looking forward to the stars and the moon, and finally you are here."

Ning Fan grabbed Shen Mengxi's hand.

Shen Mengxi and Ning Fan exchanged a few pleasantries, and then introduced the dozen young people behind him to Ning Fan. According to Shen Mengxi's introduction, these dozen people were all his proud disciples.

"Your Majesty, these students have been trained by me. Over time, they will all be able to grow into elites in their own right!"

Shen Mengxi introduced Ning Fan with a smile.

"I plan to set up a Westernization Bureau in Jiangnan New Town to design and research a variety of new commercial supplies designed to create profits."

Ning Fan told Shen Mengxi his biggest purpose as soon as they met.

With the initial success of the fleet's ocean voyage, the business empire developed by Qin Ying and others was soon able to see profits. At this time, Dakang must prepare more goods for import and export trade.

In today's Dakang, silk ceramics are an unbeatable traditional best-seller. These products are the most popular no matter where or in which country they go. However, with the improvement of Dakang's weaving and dyeing technology, silk has now become It is no longer popular, especially when Ning Fan woven new and improved cotton cloth, which is soft, dense, and has a new luster. This kind of cloth is even more popular.

Of course, Ning Fan is not satisfied with only selling some primary agricultural products, such as tea, silk, etc., because the profits earned from these products are not large, and the output is extremely limited. Ning Fan urgently needs some new competitive products. to open up the world market.

These products will even have to compete head-on with the emergency interest country in future business scenarios.

"Your Majesty, I think the soap you invented before is very good, as well as the white sugar. These things are also not available elsewhere. Once these things are added to foreign trade, I believe these things will definitely gain more benefits. "

Shen Mengxi's head was spinning very fast, and many things he thought of were often ignored by Ning Fan. When Mengxi mentioned sugar and soap, Ning Fan's eyes lit up.

"Do you know what Yingjili sells all over the world? And these things are consumed very quickly and the profits are extremely high."

"We sell a piece of soap, so in ordinary people's homes, if they use it carefully, a piece of soap can even last the whole family for a year, but the opium sold in England is different. These opium are just like food. Once you take it, there is nothing left, and this opium is addictive. Once you start it, you can never stop.”

Ning Fan explained all the information he got from Brad to Shen Mengxi. The two of them talked for a long time and stayed up all night. In one night, Ning Fan almost made many of his ideas about foreign trade clear to Shen Mengxi. .

"Your Majesty, we cannot touch this opium. This thing is harmful to nature and harmful to human life. Even if we make a fortune from it, I am afraid it is not a good thing for design."

When Mengxi heard that opium was so profitable, she did not show any envy. On the contrary, when she heard that opium was harmful to people, Shen Mengxi immediately expressed firm opposition.

As the saying goes, a gentleman loves money and acquires it in a wise way. Shen Mengxi expressed disdain for many of the behaviors of England, a robber country.

He believed that selling opium to all parts of the world was the most selfish act, and greedy behavior would sooner or later be punished by God.

"Indeed, some dirty money cannot be made, but there are quite a few products we can produce, such as the paper we make. At least in Brad's opinion, we are the only one in Dakang that can make paper. Secondly, there are Cement and more.”