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Whale meat is not very delicious, but it is full.
The oldest whale hunters used it to fill their stomachs. One whale was enough for the primitive whale hunting tribes in Northern Europe to eat for a long time. Even in the island countries of the 21st century, there is still a great demand for whale meat.
With the development of industry.
The value of the whaling industry is even more prominent.
Fish oil is extracted from whale blubber, which can be made into soap, candles, kerosene, and lubricants. Whale oil lubricants are very important industrial raw materials in modern times.
Candles made of spermaceti.
Not only burn-resistant and completely smoke-free.
are the best candles ever.
The industrial development of the Great Wei Empire is relatively fast, and various mechanical instruments are becoming more and more sophisticated. In order to maintain the operation and increase the service life, whale oil lubricants are necessary, which can greatly promote production.
Also.
Every whale.
They are all floating oil fields.
Even whale skin and bones are treasures.
Cao Ang also had to consider the ecological balance of the ocean.
Whales need to eat a large amount of small fish and shrimps, and a group of whales staying in one area is enough to reduce the number of fish and shrimps in the range by one level, which is not a good thing for the imperial fishery.
Therefore, controlling the number of whales in the fishing area is more conducive to the long-term development of the fishery.
The Langya whaling station in Dawei is magnificent. It used to be able to slaughter and process five to ten adult whales every day.
The value created is comparable to a large factory with tens of thousands of people.
Himiko followed Cao Ang and others to inspect the whaling station.
She was fortunate enough to see the process of whales from capture to slaughter, and was once again shocked by Wei's powerful strength. This whaling station alone can support the entire Yamatai.
She couldn't help thinking.
It would be great if Wei could establish a whaling station on Wa Island.
The geographical location of the Wa country is better than that of the Wei Dynasty, and it is more suitable for the development of fishery, and there are millions of young and strong. As long as it is driven by such a whaling station, the life of the Wa people will quickly become rich and get rid of primitiveness and backwardness.
Unexpectedly, when he first arrived in Dawei, he had such a shocking experience.
Next, Cao Ang continued to inspect, from Langya County, all the way to inspect, people's livelihood in various places has recovered very well, the country is strong and useful, and the employment rate is quite good.
Under such circumstances.
Those old-fashioned aristocratic families.
I also have to admit that it is impossible.
They either change themselves, adapt to new trends, and fight for a future, or they wait to be ruthlessly crushed by the wheels of history.
In the end, the group returned to the Central Plains smoothly, and Luoyang was getting closer and closer to them
Luoyang, the Great Wei Palace.
The emperor Cao Cao was recuperating in Yujiaguan. It has been more than five months since he ascended the throne, and the Wei regime has stabilized its foothold.
During this period, the bureaucratic and military systems were rebuilt, inventions were encouraged, agricultural taxes were reduced, a complete industrial and commercial system was accelerated, infrastructure was built, railways, canals, and roads were built, wars were launched against the Qiangs, and governance over the Western Regions was strengthened.
In addition, Cao Cao established the most powerful Yushitai in history, and built an intelligence department directly under the emperor, and established a Jinyiwei system to fight openly and covertly with the stubborn opposition political forces and beat disobedient clans.
Land reform, tax reform, education reform, legal reform, system reform, cultural reform, etc., are almost a surgical reform from top to bottom.
So far, the Great Wei Dynasty has made an unprecedented thorough cut compared with the traditional periods such as the Qin and Han Dynasties.
It can be said that this is the largest and most significant change in history, and it brought the Han Dynasty to a completely different world.
The impact it caused is definitely not inferior to that of the Qin Dynasty and the six kingdoms, and it is enough to directly affect the mental outlook of China and the pattern of the entire world thousands of years later.
however.
This unprecedented reform has touched countless interests and subversions, but Cao Cao was able to implement it quickly.
This can be called a miracle in history, the main reason is that Cao Cao has the most once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in history.
First, the core of the Great Wei regime was controlled by the Cao Clan, and there were no officials in the court who could check and balance the power of the Cao Clan.
Second, the influence of Cao Cao and his son is at its peak, far surpassing anyone in this era, and they have a strong support from the people. At the same time, they are firmly in control of the Wei military power, which means they cannot be shaken.
Chapter 708 A Bright Future
The first two points are very important, but the latter three points will only be more important!
Third, the simultaneous appearance of steam engines, generators, and high-yield grains has caused an unprecedented explosion of productivity in the world, allowing the Wei court to have sufficient cakes to distribute, rather than a game of stock, which weakens the struggle.
Fourth, the Great Wei Dynasty was built in troubled times. In troubled times, rituals collapsed, systems collapsed, and human lives were worse than dogs, which meant that the traditional conservatives were weakened, and people's thinking changed, which was conducive to promoting reform.
Fifth, Cao Cao himself has the appearance of a hero. He has countless capable ministers, talented Wang Zuozhi, and loyal and brave generals. He has enough talent and courage to overcome difficulties and complete this important vision.
and many more…
Therefore, in less than half a year, the Great Wei Dynasty has been changing with each passing day and every day!
All the die-hard diehards have been wiped out by Cao Cao's bloody means. The pain period of reform is gradually subsiding. It seems that the civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty can see a bright and infinite future is coming.
"His Majesty is here!"
In the bright and spacious court hall, all civil and military officials knelt down on the ground one after another.
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
Cao Cao wore the Great Wei dragon robe and the emperor's crown on his head. He walked in with a majestic face and sat on a high dragon chair. After being the emperor for half a year, Cao Cao's temperament has also changed, and he already has the air of an emperor. .
"Ai Qing is alive!"
Cao Cao raised his hand in satisfaction.
Everyone stood up and began to discuss politics.
The first speaker was Shang Shuling Zhuge Liang.
Zhuge Liang stood up and reported: "Your Majesty, the news of the success of the Western Qiang land. Generals Guan Yu and Zhao Yun have swept up the Qiang people and appeased the Qiang people. All ethnic groups in the plateau and several small countries have surrendered."