Chapter 886 Golden Idea [10,000 words for votes]
Teaching a man to fish is worse than teaching him to fish.
Fang Jun just pondered for a moment and then said: "I can ask the Royal Bank to provide a loan to the people of your county, settle it at the lowest interest rate, and then order a batch of new fishing boats from my Jiangnan Shipyard. But there is one requirement. Magistrate Sun will use your county's fiscal revenue as a guarantee. If the people default on their debts or are unable to repay, they will be repaid by your county's fiscal revenue."
Financing hundreds of small fishing boats in a poor county is not difficult for Fang Jun's financial resources. But he didn't want to be so direct. Rich people can and must do good deeds, but they must also have a certain degree of restraint. If they do too many good deeds, they will become a handle and a stain, especially in ancient times when monarchy was supreme.
The human heart is a very important thing. For emperors, it is extremely sensitive...
In this case, it is better to experiment with a model based on this matter, a new poverty alleviation model with royal bank loans, county government guarantees, and people's profits, similar to the "Young Seedling Law" of the Song Dynasty.
The county government collects taxes on behalf of the state and will withhold part of the tax when it is paid. This is the funding of the county government and is fiscal revenue. The state will not provide the county with additional financial allocations.
Having the county government guarantee can avoid conflicts between the people and the banks. Of course, there will also be illegal income from county government raising interest rates to obtain additional remuneration, but in terms of income for most people, the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages.
The benefits of the "Young Crops Law" are undoubted, but it imposes a mandatory "quota" limit on county government offices, which in disguise turns a good policy into a means for local tyrants and evil gentry to exploit the people.
Fang Jun had been an official in his previous life, and he understood the helplessness and meaning of the phrase "there is never a perfect policy" best.
No matter how good a policy is, it will still have its drawbacks, and some bad people will exploit it for personal gain. A policy is a good policy if the advantages outweigh the disadvantages during the implementation process. We cannot seize the shortcomings and attack them indefinitely just because of some flaws...
Reform is always accompanied by pain, both in ancient and modern times.
Sun Chengen was stunned at first, then ecstatic, but still asked cautiously: "May I ask Lord Marquis, what is the amount of this loan...?"
"Theoretically, it can be unlimited. But one principle must be followed, and that is voluntariness. In this matter, the county government's role is to bridge the gap and provide guarantees, but it has no profit itself and is not allowed to have any profit. Can you Understand?”
The county government has no profit, but it has political advantages. The state capital can see it, the governor can see it, and the emperor can also see it. If the county government makes a profit, it means that it exploits the people, which is a serious crime.
Sun Chengen was so excited that he stood up. He did not use official etiquette, but bowed deeply and said with sincere admiration: "I have heard that the Marquis is extremely talented and can come up with a plan to benefit people in such a short period of time." I sincerely admire Yu Wanmin’s good ideas, but what I admire even more is the Marquis’s dedication to the welfare of the people. Please accept Sun’s respect.”
He bowed to the ground.
Fang Jun quickly stood up and pulled Sun Chengen up. He also admired this official who could ignore his own political achievements and plan for the real welfare of the people. He smiled and said: "Not only that, I also have a sharp weapon for fishing." , Magistrate Sun, please wait a moment, I will draw the drawings now, and you can ask the craftsmen of my house’s iron factory to help build a batch.”
Fang Jun's ability to understand things and his eccentric skills are unparalleled in the world. Even the most ignorant people will have heard of it. Sun Chengen was surprised and happy: "How can a lower official be so virtuous and capable? Lord Marquis loves him so much!"
"It's not for you, it's for the people. I hope fishermen all over the world will benefit from this."
Fang Jun said, ordered someone to bring pen and ink, and started writing and drawing immediately.
The drawings look messy and complicated, but in fact, to put it bluntly, it is a net-pulling machine composed of a pulley block. Several sets of pulleys and gears form a device similar to the winch that opens the city gate suspension bridge. One person can easily turn the winch and pull the fishing net weighing several hundred kilograms onto the boat.
The reason why the current fishing industry is so backward is the rudimentary fishing boats, but the bigger reason is the backwardness of fishing gear. If Fang Jun couldn't make nylon, a light and tough chemical material, he would have to rely on fishing nets made of hemp rope. However, this kind of fishing net is not so strong. The biggest disadvantage is that the weight increases after it gets wet. A big net Even a dozen strong men may not be able to pull the catch...
As long as this net pulling machine is available, small-scale fishing operations can be easily carried out by each household. Guarding the natural cornucopia of "Lusi Bathing Beach", if the people of Rudong County don't have enough to eat, Fang Jun may consider leading an army to kill them all. Such stupidity may also be a waste of food...
Several people came over to look at it, and they felt it was very novel.
Liu Renyuan touched his chin and asked doubtfully: "This thing...how does it look like the winch on the city gate?"
Xue Rengui also nodded and said: "It's really similar. There are just a few slight differences, but it's basically the same thing."
Sun Chengen was obviously a person with strong understanding. As he looked at it, he suddenly slapped his thigh and shouted: "Wizard! The Marquis is really a wizard! This thing is just like what the two generals said. It reminds me of the one on the city gate. Two soldiers guarding the city can lift a suspension bridge weighing a thousand kilograms by turning the winch, let alone a fishing net weighing only a few hundred kilograms? "
Fang Jun was a little more modest: "Yes, this thing is improved from the winch of the suspension bridge, with only a few minor changes, making it more suitable for use on fishing boats. Therefore, the praise you say as a 'genius', I am not worthy of it. This is the creation of my predecessors. I am just copying the wisdom of others. ”
On ships of later generations, motor-driven net pullers were used to pull fishing nets weighing tens of thousands of kilograms onto the ship. Nowadays, manpower is used to turn the winch. It can be said that as long as the winch is within the capacity of the fishing net, there is no problem.
Hearing Fang Jun's modesty, Sun admitted that Su Rong shook his head and said: "The words of the Marquis are wrong. Our ancestors invented the winch for who knows how many years. Countless people have seen and used it, but who has thought about it?" Can it be transplanted to a fishing boat so that one person can easily lift a fishing net weighing several hundred kilograms? Mr. Hou is so quick in thinking that there is no second thought in the world!”
He not only admired Fang Jun's intelligence, but also admired Fang Jun's broadmindedness!
As one of the first-class nobles of the Tang Dynasty, he was promoted to the title of Marquis at a young age based on his talent, and was granted the title of Grand Marshal of Canghai Road March. He was also the emperor's son-in-law. Is there anyone in the world who could be more noble and beautiful than Fang Jun? future?
But for such a noble son with a low position and a high position, when faced with himself, a small seventh-grade county magistrate, he did not show any slightest indifference or disdain. Instead of being patient, he pointed out two clever strategies in succession.
Talent can be learned, but such a heart for the benefit of the people cannot be learned!
Liu Renyuan looked at Sun Chengen, whose face was flushed with excitement, and said in surprise: "I thought that Magistrate Sun was just a clean figure, an upright official who worked for the people, but he didn't know that his ability to flatter others was not weak at all. It is disrespectful and disrespectful." .”
Sun Chengen rolled his eyes and retorted without hesitation: "How dare you take it as a compliment from this general? Every word of the official is sincere, and there is no flattery in it? If the general feels that what the official said is wrong, please tell me Point it out.”
Liu Renyuan was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "Good guy, this mouth is sharper than a knife. Even if it does, do you dare to say it? Haha, it's awesome!"
Are you kidding? If you say what Sun Chengen said is wrong, doesn't it mean that Fang Jun doesn't do well enough and deserves praise?
This man was so articulate and quick-witted that it was really hard to imagine that at this age he was just a seventh-grade county magistrate, but I guess this was also related to his poor background. With no background or family background, it is not easy to be promoted with just talent and a heart for the people.
The reason why aristocratic families need to be eliminated does not mean that aristocratic families have no talents, but that they naturally monopolize the power class and block the advancement of too many talents. The votes have been very strong these days. It’s the end of the month. I hope everyone will continue their efforts and encourage me. I will never be lazy and work hard to repay everyone’s friendship!
(End of chapter)