Chapter 83 Trade Protectionism

As a time traveler, although Liszt was not born at this time, it does not mean that Selim cannot implement his ideas.

From the perspective of future generations, the development process of the world's powers is actually very similar.

If we take Britain, France and Germany and Amer as two groups of observation objects, the former can be regarded as the first-mover group.

Especially Britain, the first appearance of spinning machines and steam engines in England made Britain's first-mover advantage almost full, and quickly accumulated wealth and technological strength for Britain.

According to existing records, the growth rate of Britain's GDP was about 1.5% between 1760 and 1800, while France was 0.5% during the same period, and France was the second country to set off an industrialization boom after Britain.

It is not difficult to see the difference between an industry-dominated economy and an agriculture-dominated economy.

The question is, how to guard against unscrupulous countries like Britain that rely on their first-mover advantage to develop, and under the guise of trade liberalism, they actually look for places to dump goods and produce raw materials?

Selim's answer is to copy homework.

The Prussians established the German Customs Union in the original time and space. It is called the customs union, but it is actually similar to the British.

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

Let's get back to the point. Although Prussia's industry is a pile of scum, it depends on who you compare it with.

When all the German states except Austria were still living like an agricultural country, Prussia's industrial products were almost the same as gods descending to earth, killing in the entire northern German region.

Why is it the northern German region? Because the Prussian kings of all generations have reached their own limits. They can only do this under the limitation of their own size.

It was not until after the Austro-Prussian War in 1866 that Prussia really wanted to cover the sphere of influence in the southern German region. Since then, Prussia has never looked back on the road to unifying Germany.

And the German Customs Union happened to be the work of List.

So is this model unique to Germany? Is it possible for the Ottoman Empire to learn from it?

The answer is of course yes. Emperor Selim specifically studied the rise of modern Americans, which is exactly the same trade protectionism.

Unlike Germany, Prussia used these countries that were also German states as fuel for its own development, while Ame relied on its huge size to digest itself.

This is the path that the two major powers in modern times have chosen during their development period. What kind of virtue is Britain and what kind of trade liberalism is, the European countries know it in their hearts.

After organizing his words, Selim asked immediately.

"Yusuf Pasha, how is the progress of the "Trade Protection Act" that you need to formulate."

This is Selim's trump card. No matter how good the quality of your product is, the government will directly step in to take sides, and no one will be able to help.

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

"Well. You should hurry up and arrange this matter. I hope to see this bill officially implemented in June this year."

Yusuf Pasha asked a little nervously at this time.

"Your Majesty, will the British do this?

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

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

"Yusuf, your majesty has actually discussed this matter with me about your concerns.

We all think that the British will not conflict with the empire because of this.

Everyone can see the greed of the Russians.

As far as the British are concerned, what they need is a European continent that maintains a balance of power.

If Pitt conflicts with the empire because of this, it will be disadvantageous for the empire to contain Tsarist Russia and Austria.

Besides, the empire does not have the ability to export goods abroad, and Pitt will not even have this tolerance."

Yusuf nodded and said nothing more. He was not unaware of this, but his usual caution made him need more people's endorsement.

Selim continued.

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

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

Although the empire has relocated 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 take less than 20% of the national debt. Isn't this a kind of irony?

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

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

Second, tell Abraham that for loans with equal collateral, Muslims will be given priority.

Third, for the same industry, Muslim-run factories will be given priority support.

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

Fifth, for the collection of land taxes, reduce the amount of taxes for Muslims, increase the collection of taxes for non-Muslims, and those who are willing to convert can get three years of tax exemption.

Sixth, take a softer approach to attract non-Muslims to the factory as much as possible. Many Greek families will cooperate with you on this aspect. After all, I have given them the right to inherit the main branch. The army will be stationed here for local security issues.

Seventh, increase publicity efforts, such as what the Greek economic zone is equivalent to ten years in the inland in one year, three years of hard work, a lifetime of happiness.

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

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

Listening to the Sultan's order, neither of them raised any objections.

It is a consensus that there are too few Muslims in the empire. Instead of saving them, it is better to collect the corpses of the empire as soon as possible.

After the Sultan finished speaking, Yusuf Pasha mentioned another thing.

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

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

"Your Majesty, Yusuf Pasha, Ishak Pasha, Izzet is here."

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