The Crescent of the Sultan

As a time traveler, although Liszt was not born yet, this does not mean that Selim cannot implement the other party's ideas.

From the perspective of future generations, the development processes of the world's powerful countries are actually very similar.

If we take England, France, Germany and Aramco as two groups of observation objects, the former can be regarded as the starting group.

Especially with England, the first appearance of spinning machines and steam engines in England gave England almost full first-mover advantage, quickly accumulating wealth and technological strength for Britain.

According to the analysis of existing records, Britain's GDP growth rate was about 1.5% from 1760 to 1800, while France's GDP growth rate during the same period was 0.5%. France was still the second largest GDP growth rate after the United Kingdom. A country that started a boom in industrialization.

It is not difficult to see the difference between an industrial-led economy and an agricultural-led economy.

The question is, how can we guard against unscrupulous countries like Britain, which have relied on their first-mover advantage to develop and use the guise of trade liberalism to actually look for places to dump goods and produce raw materials?

Selim's answer was to copy homework.

The Prussians had established the German Customs Union in the original time and space. They said it was a so-called customs union, but it was actually similar in nature to the one with Britain.

If you don’t believe it, you can sign up for the Saxony major at the Traverser University and immerse yourself in a life of being oppressed by Prussia.

Closer to home, although Prussia's industry is a pile of dregs, it depends on who you compare it with.

When all the German states, except Austria, were still living like agricultural countries, Prussia's industrial products were no different from the gods descending from the earth, killing them randomly throughout the North German region.

Why did you say it was the North German region? Because the Prussian kings of all generations have already reached their own limits. They could only go so far due to their own physical limitations.

It would take until after the Austro-Prussian War in 1866 for Prussia to truly extend its sphere of influence to the southern German region. Since then, Prussia has been on the road to unifying Germany forever.

As luck would have it, the German Customs Union was created by Liszt.

So is this model unique to Germany, and is there any possibility for the Ottoman Empire to learn from it?

The answer is of course. Emperor Sai has specially studied the rise of Americans in modern times, and it is exactly the same as trade protectionism.

Unlike Germany, Prussia used these countries that were also German states as fuel for its own development, while Aramco relied on its huge size to engage in self-digestion.

This is the path chosen by the two major powers in modern times during their development period. The European countries all know what it is to lead the British and what trade liberalism is.

Selim asked immediately after organizing his words.

"Yusuf Pasha, how is the progress of the Trade Protection Bill that you need to enact?"

This is Selim’s trump card. No matter how good the quality of your products is, if the government just steps aside, it will be of no use to anyone.

"Your Majesty, I have finished it, and Abraham is preparing some revisions."

"Well. You should hurry up and arrange this. In June of this year, I hope to see the official implementation of this bill."

Yusuf Pasha asked with some anxiety at this time.

"Your Majesty, will the British

After all, their core industry is the textile industry. "

Selim heard Yusuf's words and glanced at Ishak Pasha, who immediately understood.

“Yusuf, regarding your concerns, His Majesty has actually discussed this matter with me.

We all thought the British would not come into conflict with the Empire over this matter.

The greed of the Russians is visible to everyone.

According to the usual style of the British, what they need is a European continent that maintains a balance of power.

If Pitt conflicts with the Empire because of this matter, it will be detrimental to the Empire's ability to contain Tsarist Russia and Austria.

Moreover, the empire does not have the ability to export goods to the outside world, so Peter will not even have this tolerance. "

Yusuf nodded and said no more. It was not that he didn't know this, but his usual caution made him need more people's endorsement.

Selim continued.

“Another point is that our first batch of industrialization was basically launched in coastal areas, such as Greece, Eastern Thrace, Western Anatolia, and Egypt.

This requires the government to formulate relevant policies, especially for Greece and East Thrace.

Although the empire has moved a group of Muslims, the proportion of Orthodox Christians in these areas is still quite high.

Everyone has seen the purchase amount of the last national debt issuance. Of course, there is a reason why the Guards are unwilling to spend money to purchase it.

But Muslims, who account for nearly 60% of the empire's population, can only obtain less than 20% of the national debt. Isn't this an irony?

This time's industrialization plan is the opportunity I give to the Muslims of the empire. Yusuf, you must act according to the following principles.

First, bids with equal financial resources will be given priority to Muslims.

Second, inform Abraham that loans with equal collateral will be given priority to Muslims.

Third, in the same industry, priority is given to factories run by Muslims.

Fourth, in areas where there are both Orthodox Christians and Muslims, priority is given to factories to recruit a large number of Orthodox Christians, and wages are arranged according to the subsistence line to maximize work efficiency.

Fifth, regarding the collection of land taxes, the amount levied on Muslims should be reduced, and the levy on non-Muslims should be increased. Those who are willing to convert can be exempted from tax for three years.

Sixth, adopt a softer approach to attract non-Muslims to the factory as much as possible. Many families in Greece will cooperate with you. After all, I have given them the right to inherit the main branch. For local security issues, the army will be stationed there. here.

Seventh, increase publicity efforts, such as saying that the Greek economic zone reaches the mainland in one year and ten years, three years of hard work, and a lifetime of happiness.

Make arrangements for non-Muslims in many areas of Serbia and Bulgaria to attract them to live and work in coastal areas.

This is also more convenient for subsequent population replacement. The proportion of Muslims in the empire is still too small, which is not conducive to the stability of the country. "

Neither of them raised any objections to the Sultan's order.

It is a consensus that there are too few Muslims in the empire. If we do not save them, it is better to collect the corpses of the empire as soon as possible.

After the Sultan had finished speaking, Yusuf Pasha mentioned another matter.

"Your Majesty, regarding the post-war reconstruction plan for the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, Abraham has already given the results of the tender."

Just as Yusuf Pasha was about to continue, there was a knock on the door.

"Your Majesty, Yusuf Pasha, Ishak Pasha, Izet are here."

I saw some book friends saying that the French Revolution accounted for too much part. I also think this is the problem. Today I am reading some old books that I have read before to learn from them.