Chapter 941: Welfare outlook

"Embassy? Really?"
Schroeder smiled. He thought that the emperor of the Great Yu Kingdom would not care how they stayed in Qingzhou, but he did not expect that he made such a perfect suggestion. ?　WWW.suimeng.lā
"Yes, after you have the embassy, ​​your envoys sent to Great Yu can handle affairs between the two countries and promote the exchanges of trade and culture between the two countries."
Facing Schroeder, Xiao Ming probably proposed the specific functions of the embassy. In fact, there have been consulates that can only be close to the embassy in contemporary Europe.
And tracing the history of the consulate, this will go to the Middle Ages, when Western capitalism has risen, and merchants are doing business in various European countries, and even settled in cities where they did business.
These people often have trade disputes with their countries of residence. In order to resolve disputes, they act as arbitrators or mediators with each other. So the merchant arbitration consul appeared.
Now, Western civilization is basically in the middle and late eighteenth century. Generally speaking, this is a period of prosperous international trade. Western countries have paid more and more attention to the value of the consular system, and even formulated laws for consulates abroad.
However, compared with the West, the diplomatic system of Great Chongqing is still relatively backward. After all, Great Chongqing basically did not establish contacts with countries outside the tributary system ten years ago.
Countries within the tributary system only pay tribute every year, and there are not so many things to speak of.
But now there is Holland first, and now Prussia again. He believes that as the country of Chongqing shows its edge in the world, more and more countries will go to the country of Chongqing to establish embassies.
At the same time, in his opinion, with the rise of Great Chongqing, the brilliance of civilization he brought from the technological spar will spread to the world centered on Great Chongqing, whether it is Asia, Europe or America will be affected.
After all, people in this world are constantly moving. The expansion of the country’s commercial activities will inevitably add to the country’s culture, economy, and technology. This is just like when the West is colonizing, it also brings its own technology and culture to the colony.
"This is exactly what we hoped for." A stone fell on Schroeder's heart. Judging from the attitude of the Emperor of the Great Yu Kingdom, they were willing to cooperate with Prussia.
And in his opinion, the only one that can cooperate with the Great Chongqing is Prussia. First of all, Czarist Russia’s interests in the Far East are destined to be unable to cooperate between the two. The Netherlands is too small, with a limited population, and a weak army. A total war, and Austria and Hungary are not monolithic. While the Austrian emperor concurrently served as the Hungarian emperor, the Hungarian nobles were also seeking more rights and interests.
As for Poland, this country is being eroded by European powers. Needless to say, France and the United Kingdom, Portugal and the United Kingdom signed the Treaty of Anglo-Portuguese Alliance for hundreds of thousands of years. It will not be used by Great Yu, and Spain has many colonies overseas, so it will naturally be a long-term ally.
Thinking of this, Schroeder seemed to see through the limitations of the country’s current exchanges with European countries, so he boldly said: "His Majesty, I have one last request. I hope we can send the noble children to study in the country. I hope your majesty will make it happen."
"Study abroad?"
Xiao Ming's eyes rolled. He had thought about this question before Schroeder came, and now he has the answer.
After pondering for a while, he said: "I promise you this request."
Schroeder was ecstatic when he heard this. He didn't expect these noble children who had studied abroad to learn the most advanced technology of the country. He just hoped that what they learned would not let Prussia be left behind by Britain and France. They could not think about Britain and France. Similarly, we used the internal war of Great Chongqing to capture the talents of Great Chongqing.
Accepting Schroeder's last request, Xiao Ming and Schroeder discussed some details of cooperation, and finally, he asked Pang Yukun to entertain Schroeder.
Watching the group leave, Fiji said at this time: "Is this Prussia really so important? The emperor actually agreed to their request to study abroad."
"Very important." Xiao Ming said: "Now that Britain and France have received the help of traitors, they will inevitably surpass the current European countries in technology and firearms. In this way, the process of colonization by Great Chongqing will become difficult. Europe will also be out of balance because of this. A unified Europe is not what I want to see. Therefore, now we must help Prussia as much as possible. The rise of a European power will inevitably cause chaos in Europe.
After a pause, he continued: "Besides, studying abroad is not all bad. Through the cultural influence of the country, at least a group of aristocrats who are pro-Da Yu country can be cultivated among these overseas students. Later, they will influence the decision-making of Prussian high-level officials, which is extremely beneficial to Great Chongqing, otherwise, even with cooperation now, it will be difficult for us to control the direction of Prussian diplomacy.
"The old minister is still a little worried about the leakage of technology. After all, this is a weapon for Great Chongqing to defeat other countries." Fiji is now paying more and more attention to technology.
Hearing this, Xiao Ming laughed lightly. "Old Fei Ge's worry is superfluous. Now the overall technical level of Dayu Country cannot be surpassed by a few overseas students. I will also require strict confidentiality of the cutting-edge technology. What we learn is only backward technology that we discarded."
He still has nothing to say, that is, with him, the technology of Dayu will always be in a leading position.
"As a result, the old minister is relieved. In fact, the cabinet has been discussing this issue recently. With the emergence of electric power, some steam engine technology is outdated and outdated. ~EbookFREE.me~ There is no need to invest money in research and the cabinet has stopped. We invested in some backward steam technology, but it is a pity that the steam engine industry disappeared in this way. After all, this was built by the court with a lot of money. Therefore, instead of sealing it in dust, it is better to exchange these backward technologies and products. Money improves the lives of the people of Great Yu. After all, these technologies are not backward for other countries. What does the emperor think?
Fiji said cautiously.
Xiao Ming looked at Fiji with satisfaction. After these ten years of polishing, the former Confucian scholar has kept up with the development of Great Chongqing and can think about some unique issues.
"You have a good idea. Instead of letting these technologies and industrial products rot, it is better to exchange actual benefits. I have always thought of having enough money to realize all the free education and medical care in Great Chongqing, and to establish my own country like the Dutch. Welfare system.
In a conversation with Brandon, he learned that the Netherlands had established a social welfare system with the generous donations of many entrepreneurs 50 years ago.
They use these funds to vigorously fund scientific research, invention and innovation, and increase the income level of residents.
These have become the soft power of economic development, attracting European technology elites and businessmen like a magnet.