bayedsolid Chapter 366 Consort Fucha
Chapter 366 Consort Fucha
Over the course of five years, the people of the Qing Dynasty also experienced these changes.
They enjoy better education, a richer cultural life, and a more stable living environment.
The people's gratitude towards the princesses and their husbands was palpable.
They praised their virtue and wisdom.
What is most noteworthy is that significant progress has been made in the construction of railways connecting various parts of the Qing Dynasty in recent years.
This railway runs through all the important cities and regions of the Qing Dynasty.
This greatly facilitated the exchange of goods and personnel between different regions.
What used to be a long journey that took months or even years
Now it can be completed in just a few days or even a few hours.
It greatly improved efficiency and also boosted economic development in the regions along the route.
In addition to the significant progress made in railway construction, the Qing Dynasty's inland waterway shipping also saw a great improvement.
Waterways across the region were dredged and widened, and new locks and docks were continuously constructed.
This makes inland waterway transportation more convenient and efficient.
This not only facilitated the circulation of goods,
It also provided strong support for trade between coastal and inland areas.
In other words, although the Qing Dynasty did not wage war against foreign countries during these five years, it focused on infrastructure development.
Infrastructure development in the Qing Dynasty was booming, with rapid advancements in railways and inland waterway transportation.
Significant progress has also been made in highway construction.
Wide, flat highways meander through the mountains and rivers of the Qing Dynasty, connecting various towns and villages.
The construction of these highways has not only facilitated the daily travel of the people,
It also provides a more convenient channel for the transportation of goods in various places.
Because there are many highways, railways and bridges to be built.
Naturally, a large labor force is needed, and in the past, the greatest fear was the imposition of corvée labor.
But times have changed. The people of the Qing Dynasty are no longer afraid of the corvée labor.
On the contrary, they eagerly signed up and actively participated in these great construction projects.
The reason is simple: in the past, much of the corvée labor was unpaid, and there was also the possibility of being exploited by officials.
Even if there is compensation, it is very meager.
Now, participating in the construction not only fills their stomachs.
They can also receive generous rewards.
This is a truly good thing that can improve our lives.
Moreover, the construction of these large-scale infrastructure projects requires a large number of professional and managerial personnel.
This provided ample opportunities for scholars in the Qing Dynasty to develop their careers.
Many talented individuals were selected through the new imperial examination system or by those who grew up in girls' schools.
They have all devoted themselves to management and technical positions in railway, highway, and shipping construction projects.
However, cultivating talent requires a lot of time and, even more importantly, a lot of resources.
Infrastructure development, talent cultivation, and research into new technologies all require substantial financial investment.
To solve the funding problem, Hongchang summoned the princess and her consorts to discuss the matter.
Fucha Peiyun, Nian Shilan, and Empress Liang Wanyi with their triplets
The triplets will be ten years old soon; it's time for them to learn about these things.
Logically, such matters should be discussed in the imperial court.
However, Hongchang's success today is inseparable from many of Fucha Peiyun's suggestions.
Princess Shuhe and others learned and were exposed to more novel things than many court officials, and their thinking was not rigid.
They are often able to come up with more unique and practical solutions.
Therefore, Hongchang was accustomed to discussing things with Fucha Peiyun and the princesses first.
Then the issue was brought up for discussion in the imperial court.
The princesses all brought their own children with them when they entered the palace, so naturally, the conversation among them would begin with their children.