Seeing Wufeng nodding thoughtfully, all the cabinet members felt the same, and Su Qin also made a comment: "Your Majesty, Xiao Xiang said it very well. At present, the ethnic composition of the Central Continent is widely praised by the Central Continent. Other ethnic groups except the Tang clan account for the vast majority, especially in the Indian and Dean area. Although the Indian and Dean people are divided into several parts, their numbers are not much different from the Tang clans in our empire. They have an absolute advantage in the Central Continent area. Except for some cities, these areas are relatively complex.

In addition to its prosperity, the vast countryside and towns were quite backward and poor, but in fact, these lands were extremely fertile and had a lot of production. The main reason for their backwardness was that they were low in productivity, low crop yield, backward mining methods, extensive mining methods, and various industries were even poorer. It is these reasons that led to the poverty of the vast majority of people in this area, and their wealth was concentrated in the hands of a very small number of nobles and rich gentry. This is also one of the main reasons why they were repeatedly conquered by other nations."

"At present, the empire has taken over such a vast land and so many people. If the people in these areas cannot feel that their lives have improved significantly under the rule of the empire, they are still almost the same as the rule of the nobles of their clan before. Deep in their hearts, they will gradually grow in resistance and opposition. Even if they are unable to confront the empire's rule within ten or twenty years, over time, if this emotion accumulates for a long time, it will inevitably have a considerable negative impact on the empire's rule."

After a pause, Su Qin seemed to be considering his words. Even other cabinet members thought about Su Qin's words and found that Su Qin seemed to have some opinions to show them. But seeing that he was a little hesitant, the ministers also guessed that the subsequent remarks of the deputy were probably refreshing.

"In fact, I don't really think that these large populations in the Indian and German regions are like those in the Indian and German regions. According to my deepest thoughts, places like the Indian and German regions can completely allow them to maintain a state of autonomy on their own. The empire should take economic penetration and control measures to influence these regions. In this way, the empire can not only continuously obtain a large amount of benefits from economic control means, but also be equivalent to transfusion of blood for the local economic development of the empire. On the other hand, it does not need to directly face the dissatisfaction of the middle and lower classes. The power saved by the empire can be fully invested in the land.

The new continent with sparse populations is not only rich in resources and land, but most importantly, most of the areas there are no real civilization and historical inheritance. The indigenous people have no concept of nations and states at all. Instead of spending huge energy in these areas of the Central Continent, the empire should strengthen its development and infiltration on the new continent. At the same time, it can migrate the landless farmers of the empire. In this way, it can not only consolidate the empire's rule in this area, but also alleviate many contradictions caused by land annexation in the empire."

Su Qin's words caused an uproar among all the ministers, giving up Indian and German? This idea was something that no one had ever imagined. Wang Liao proposed to moderately shrink the pace of the empire's expansion outward, and advocate conquest and control of non-important areas to cultivate local agents to indirectly rule the empire, but Su Qin took a bigger step and actually gave up the idea of ​​a fertile area that the empire had taken countless efforts to obtain. How could this not surprise and incredible to everyone?

"Su Xiang, we may not give up on this Indian-Germany region, right? In fact, the Indian-Germany nation has been divided into several ministries, and the relationship between the various ministries is not harmonious. The Indian-Germany region is fertile and rich in resources. In addition, the people in this area are weak, and they have always had the custom of accepting foreign rule and cultural assimilation. With such good conditions, as long as the empire can make up its mind to subtly assimilate and evolve these areas through various channels, I believe that if the century-long situation is not possible, these areas and people will be completely integrated into the empire, and this area will surely become the hinterland of the empire."

Not everyone agrees with Su Qin and Wang Liao, at least Ling Tianfang is like this. As a Chinese mainlander, he has a deep understanding of the cowardice and national habits of the Indian and De'an nation. No matter which nation around it rises, it must step on the shoulders of this nation. Now the empire can step on the shoulders of the Indian and De'an nations and move forward one step ahead. Most of other weak nations can serve as stepping stones for the rejuvenation and rise of the great nations.

"Yes, although I also agree with the idea of ​​Su Xiang's efforts to expand in the New World, the Indian and German regions must not be abandoned. Not to mention how much the acquisition of the Indian and German regions cost us. More importantly, the empire finally achieved an important breakthrough in the Baltic Sea and the Aegean Sea. If the Indian and German Seas are lost, the Meli region will become a sourceless water without roots. The empire's rule there will only end. Moreover, the Baltic Sea and the Aegean Sea are also crucial to the empire. The future era will surely be the sea.

In the Western era, the ocean is indispensable to a country. It brings not only convenient transportation and fishery resources, but more importantly, it can enable a nation and a country to move towards a greater civilization. Therefore, the Indian and German regions cannot be given up from any angle." The support of Ling Tianfang's view was Wang Zongxi, the governor of Jiangnan who returned to Beijing to report his duties. Although he was a local official, the status of Jiangnan was so important. In fact, the position of the governor of Jiangnan was no less than that of a minister of the Imperial Government, and even more so.

"Mr. Wang said something, since India and De'an have been included in the hands of the empire, it is impossible for me to give up. All I want to express is an intention, that is, the land and population of the empire have reached a very large level. I privately think that there is no need for the empire to expand the empire's territory by conquering other nations, and of course, it is an exception that is threatening to the security of the empire. The empire's current central work should be transferred to the development of the economy, especially the priority development of industry and commerce.

The intelligence information sent back by the General Administration, whether it is the Leeds Kingdom or the Famini Empire, they were able to reach the forefront of the Western Continent because they were in an absolute leading position in industry and commerce, especially industrial development. Although industry and commerce in the southern part of the Western Continent are also developed, they mainly rely on commercial trade to maintain prosperity. This is certainly a very important aspect, but if there is no industry as a support, this prosperity is a temporary illusion, and it is very difficult to maintain it for a long time."

"And industrial development requires sufficient raw materials, a wide market, abundant labor and necessary capital and technology. Now the empire is vast, surpassing any era in the previous dynasty, especially the inclusion of Indian, German, northern grasslands and the southwest region, which has made the domestic market capacity of the empire extremely large. In addition, the imperial shipping industry has also entered a stage of spatial development. It can be said that the market conditions are already in place. Not to mention labor, whether in the mainland of the empire or the Indian, sufficient labor has always been a supplier market, which can fully meet the needs of industrial development. The capital issue is for the empire industry and commerce.

It is not a problem. The modern financial system of the Empire has been basically complete, and both the banking system and the stock trading system can provide sufficient funds for the business community. In terms of technology, the Empire Industry has also undergone a long period of preparation, accumulated considerable technology and experience, and has made breakthrough progress in some aspects. In addition to the issue of raw materials, we also need to increase the expansion in the New World and explore and discover in the southern marine areas to ensure the supply of raw materials. It can be said that all conditions are met, and all the requirements for entering a period of rapid development are fully met. The glorious era of the Empire is coming soon!”

Su Qin rarely had such excitement. His dancing expressions and inflammatory language made other ministers gradually become excited with his expression. The empire will usher in a glorious era, especially now that there is no force around the empire that can threaten the survival of the empire. Both Kamencisro and the Japanese have become the last. It is only a problem to solve them sooner or later, and it will not affect the economic development process of the empire. As long as such a time lasts for ten or twenty years, the empire will stand tall in the east of the continent with a new attitude.

"Yes, Su Xiang is right. To ensure that the empire has a stable and sufficient raw material base, the New World is undoubtedly the best base. Now the survey departments at all levels of the empire have discovered abundant minerals including gold, silver, copper and iron on the new world. Especially the agricultural products on this land are extremely rich. Many agricultural products are unheard of in our continent. After entering the imperial market, it has triggered a strong shock. For example, high-yield dryland crops such as potatoes and corn can completely rewrite the imperial agricultural development process. If this type of high-yield high-yield dryland crops can completely rewrite the empire's agricultural development process.
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