Scholars in the courtyard

"And one more thing."

After talking about China's navy, the silver-haired old man thought for a moment, picked up the teapot and poured tea for the other party, and then said leisurely, "China's population is too large."

Shan Yuan was stunned and didn't understand why the other party said that.

China has always had a large population, right?

This is a fact in itself!

The silver-haired old man glanced at the other person and then continued.

"Shan Yuanjun, do you know how many people there are in China now?"

Shan Yuan shook his head, but the old man said seriously, "Seven billion!"

These two words made Shanyuan take a breath of cold air.

"Yes, in recent years, they have been increasing at a rate of more than 10 to 20 million per year. Now they have reached this terrifying point. If they continue to grow..."

"And this is data unilaterally announced by China. There may be more hidden populations."

"That's almost ten times the size of the Empire."

"So many people are powerful beings in the entire world. You and I have experienced wars, and we know that population resources are an important factor in the outcome of wars. Otherwise, how could that furry bear persist until now?"

Shan Yuan thought that at the end of the war, their human resources would be exhausted and they would have no choice but to send the children who had not grown up.

And Germany, too.

On the other hand, Mao Xiong and Huaxia, with their sufficient population, went on to defeat their opponents.

"The other side's continued population growth is not a good thing for the empire."

"You know, when the land can't keep up with the pressure of the population, they're going to need more land."

"And if you want to change internal conflicts, you can only look outside."

"So, we have to find ways to limit each other's population growth."

The silver-haired old man's eyes were full of wisdom.

Of course, he also understood that overpopulation was not a good thing.

If China continues to grow at its current population growth rate, its population will increase to a terrifying two billion in less than fifty years.

This number will bring very heavy survival pressure and will put China into a heavy burden.

Just filling these people's bellies is enough to give them a headache.

But this is just wishful thinking on his part.

China cannot fail to see the advantages and disadvantages brought about by population explosion. It is nothing more than a matter of trade-offs.

What's more, humans are intelligent creatures.

When a family faces pressure to survive, will they still choose to have children?

No, they will measure the current facts and then take appropriate measures to avoid the child's appearance.

But even so, I believe that in the next ten years, if China does not take control measures, the population will still increase rapidly.

In particular, the opponent's base is too large.

So, they need to do something to prevent the worst from happening.

Shan Yuan was silent when he heard this.

Facing China's huge population base, not only they have a headache, but also the alliance in the north and the United States across the ocean have to scratch their heads and think carefully when facing a sea of ​​warriors.

"Your Excellency, if you want to limit the population growth of the other side, the most important thing is to restrict food, and the second is to work hard on medical construction."

"As long as there is not enough food, neonatal mortality will increase. The population will naturally increase slowly!"

After thinking for a while, Shanyuan finally spoke up and expressed his opinion.

“But, given our current situation, it’s difficult to do that.”

"Medical facilities can affect it. But food!"

"Moreover, the other party has begun to promote high-yielding corn. Large areas of corn are grown in the north, which not only provides food but is also used for export in exchange for supplies."

"More importantly, the other party's breeding base is inland. Let alone us, even the United States behind it cannot effectively destroy it."

"The momentum is there."

The silver-haired old man nodded, "We know this!"

"However, corn is a coarse grain after all, and its planting range is limited!"

"Just maintain the current situation, but other changes must not occur!"

Shan Yuan was surprised, and then said seriously, "Could it be that Hua Xia has other actions?"

The silver-haired old man nodded, "Due to the emergence of high-yield corn, the Chinese agricultural department secretly implemented a basket of support plans. In this, our allies got some information."

"This is very bad for us!"

Shanyuan took a breath of cold air, "Your Excellency, we must not allow another high-yielding crop to appear in China. In that case, the rise of China will be the biggest threat to the empire."

"Don't worry, not only do we understand this, but our allies also understand it!"

"The emergence of hybrid corn has attracted the attention of the allies, and they have lost the best opportunity to deal with the furry bears. Of course, they will not let China rise."

"Our allies have already started to implement it and we believe it will be effective soon."

"And what we need to do is."

The silver-haired old man showed a ferocious look in his eyes, "Let the Chinese people realize the pressure caused by overpopulation."

"Let them control the population themselves."

Hearing this, Shanyuan nodded sharply, "Your Excellency, I understand."

"I will contact experts and scholars to declare the pressure that overpopulation puts on society, the pressure on land, and the obstacles to the progress of civilization..."

"Trust the smart people, the friendly people, to do it."

The silver-haired old man smiled and nodded. China has no shortage of smart people.

But smart people are not necessarily good people.

"In that case, I leave this matter to you."

"Ha Yi! In order to make the empire strong, Shanyuan will do anything to his heart's content."

After saying that, Shanyuan stood up and left the palace under the leadership of the waiters.

Ah~~~

Kill me~~~

Suddenly, a voice came from inside the wall, and Shan Yuan couldn't help but stop.

After determining the source of the sound, Shan Yuan's face suddenly turned pale.

"Your Majesty~~~"

On the other side, the silver-haired old man came to a palace, knelt and sat aside, looking at the figure under the imperial doctor.

The emaciated man lying on the bed with a withered face. Who would have thought that the once high-ranking God of the River Nation, the man who once led the empire to glory, the man who could maintain the dignity of the empire even if he failed, would actually look like this.

His hair fell out, his eye sockets were sunken, his eyes were unfocused, and his body was as shriveled as a ghost.

Roaring, ferocious, and terrifying.

It wasn't until the imperial doctor finished his work that the man calmed down his voice and his heavy breathing gradually became steady.

The wrinkles on the silver-haired old man's face were all pinched together, and his eyes were full of pain.

The once god is now like a dying old dog.

Unthinkable and unacceptable.

"Yizheng, how is your majesty?"

Stopping the doctor who was leaving, the old man asked in a low voice.

The doctor shook his head and motioned to go out.

When the two came outside the store, the doctor breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your Excellency! Your Highness's body!"

The doctor insisted and shook his head, making the old man's heart sink to the lowest point.

"Your Majesty has an old illness. If you follow the previous treatment, there will be no problem."

"But during the last epidemic, the sustained high temperature not only broke down His Majesty's immune system, but also caused various diseases."

"Even if the high temperature is controlled in the end, it's too late!"

"Now, the cancer in His Majesty's body is getting worse."

"It used to be once a week, but now it's once every two days. If it continues like this, I guess..."

The doctor hadn't finished speaking, but the old man understood what he meant.

"How's it going over there, Your Highness?"

With that said, he asked about the successor.

You know, both heirs were infected with germs last time, although they recovered in the end.

But it also left the root of the disease.

"Things are getting better, but we still have to be careful not to get sick again."

"Ok, I see."

After saying that, the doctor was about to leave, but the old man held the other person's hand.

"You know the news here."

"Don't worry, Your Excellency, I will understand."

As the doctor left, the old man walked into the door and looked at the figure who coughed from time to time with a respectful expression.

"Your Majesty, please take care of yourself!"

He kept coughing, and even the phlegm he coughed up was blood-streaked.

"Water, water and wood."

"His Majesty!"

"Right now, when I close my eyes, I feel like there is a ghost on my body, haunting me."

"Tell me, is this retribution?"

"Your Majesty, your Majesty must not underestimate yourself. Your Majesty is blessed by the God of Amaterasu..."

"Don't say any more."

He interrupted the other person's words with dry palms, and lay on the bed with bright eyes.

"Maybe, I was really wrong..."

The old man lowered his head, with mixed feelings in his heart. When did their god admit his mistake?

"But, I, I don't regret it!"

"What a pity, I underestimated, Huaxia!"

"China, China."

"His Majesty……"

Hearing this, the old man shed tears and fell to the ground.

After a while, when the old man saw that the other party didn't speak any more, he raised his head and saw him lying on the bed, muttering as if he was about to die soon.

After the old man left the palace, he was in a state of confusion.

The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the palace walls red, and the blood-like color awakened the most violent blood in his heart.

"Huaxia~Huaxia~!!!"

The back teeth were clenched tightly, and the angry roar was like a suppressed roar, "We'll see."

Shanghai.

Yang Xiaotao looked at the people at the table, his expression modest and polite.

Comrade Lao Jin was sitting next to him, constantly trying to establish relations with the people around him.

These people were all invited by Lao Jin to introduce Yang Xiaotao to them, and he also introduced Yang Xiaotao to them.

Among them, there are directors of cotton spinning mills, secretaries of television factories, people from steel mills, and naturally there are also people from automobile factories and refrigerator factories.

Everyone also knew the meaning of coming. Everyone talked about their original friendship and laughed constantly.

"Lao Jin, I didn't expect you to have such an outstanding grandson."

The cotton mill manager said with a smile, looking at Yang Xiaotao with envy.

Regardless of seniority or age among those present, this young man has the highest position.

And to achieve this position at this age is not just something that can be done with ability.

"Haha, I didn't expect that either."

Lao Jin was quite emotional. Jiang Dayong on the side picked up the wine glass and said, "Xiao Tao, I'm here to thank you."

Yang Xiaotao picked up the wine glasses and touched one, "Uncle, there is no need to be polite between us."

The two of them laughed and drank to the end.

Secretary Ning on the side saw it and felt disgusted, "Old Jin, you have cleared the snow in front of your house, but you can't leave us old brothers alone."

Everyone present knew that the automobile factory had taken over the production task of motorcycles, and the cooperation with the machinery factory would only become deeper and deeper in the future. They were naturally envious when they saw it.

"Don't talk about me, I'm not that capable, just go to him."

Lao Jin was a bachelor and pushed Yang Xiaotao out directly.

Ahem

Secretary Ning coughed twice, then looked at Yang Xiaotao, "Xiaotao, you also know our current situation. This may seem glorious on the surface, but deep down, we people are all cautious."

"If there is any good opportunity from now on, you have to think of us."

After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao quickly said politely, "What you said is based on my relationship with grandpa. As long as I can do it, I, Yang Xiaotao, will never be vague."

As he spoke, he patted his chest and said very boldly, "Come on, as a junior, I respect you."

"Fuck~~~"

Lao Jin on the side looked at Lao Ning who was drinking with Yang Xiaotao, and Jiang Dayong who was also happily urging him to drink, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

It would be strange if one of these people could drink.

Sure enough, the only ones who could stay awake at the wine table were the two of them.

Yang Xiaotao could drink it, but Comrade Lao Jin simply avoided the fire.

It wasn't until Jiang Dayong, who was holding Yang Xiaotao and crying in his arms, was put into the car that Lao Jin looked back at his grandson and said, "Help these people if you can."

"It doesn't matter if I can't help."

Seeing that Yang Xiaotao was a little surprised, Lao Jin spit out the thick phlegm in his throat into the flower bed, "Originally I wanted to introduce you to more people, but now it seems that there is no need at all."

"You, just do whatever you want, don't think too much."

After listening to Lao Jin's words, Yang Xiaotao laughed and said, "Okay, I will listen to you and ignore them."

"It's up to you to make your own decision."

"Yes, yes, yes, judge for yourself."

As he spoke, he stepped forward and helped Lao Jin walk into the house.

"When will you go back?"

Approaching the door, Lao Jin suddenly spoke, his voice trembling.

During this time together, he was extremely satisfied with his grandson.

Living with Yang Xiaotao, there is an indescribable feeling, as if children and grandchildren are surrounding each other and enjoying the family relationship.

"The day after tomorrow, there's a lot going on at the machine shop, it's time to go back."

"The day after tomorrow."

Lao Jin sighed with emotion, but didn't say much in the end.

When the child is older, naturally he cannot stay with him.

Besides, this kid is still capable.

"When I have time, I often bring my children here to play. These three children love it just by looking at them."

"Okay, come here often."