Chapter 404 The Foundation of Hegemony
Zhu Zaijing thought for a while, took a sip of water, and then began to speak.
“After the disaster in the north today, there is no shortage of people but no shortage of land, no shortage of food. Therefore, if we want the reconstruction of the north to be effective, we must find ways to solve the fundamental food problem in the north.”
< br>"So, I have a small suggestion. I suggest that the Northern Construction Bank can temporarily invest in purchasing the wealthy grains of large households, and then sell them to the local people at a fair price."
Zhu Zaijing this As soon as he finished speaking, Qiao Wanjin hesitated, because this kind of thing was really beyond his control.
And even if he has this heart, he may not be able to convince others.
After all, the Northern Construction Bank is not the one who has the final say. There are also salt merchants, Hui merchants, etc. who all have a say.
For these people, something that is obviously unprofitable is like floating on the water with a gold ingot, which is very distressing.
Zhu Zaijing also noticed Qiao Wanjin’s silence.
Zhu Zaijing chuckled, "Of course I will not let these big households suffer. President Qiao should have seen the new building material cement used in the Capital Special Economic Zone, right? If President Qiao can convince the big households If we temporarily provide food to help the people in the north tide over the crisis, then I am willing to disclose the method of making cement to the big food sellers so that they can also do this business."
Of course Qiao Wanjin knows what cement is. In the past year or so in the Jingshi Special Administrative Region, although he has been the impeccable shopkeeper of Shanxi Merchant Bank, he has also been concerned about all developments and changes in the Jingshi Special Administrative Region. Clearly understood.
Especially the cement that the Jingshi Special Administrative Region obtained from the Xishan Lime Field is still fresh in people's minds. This thing is really powerful, it is even more powerful than the lime mud mixed with millet soup.
They have actually been coveting such magical building materials for a long time, but because the Xishan Lime Field is a government-run lime field and supervised by the palace, so even if they want to go for a walk It is also difficult to obtain the cement formula.
Moreover, regarding the secret recipe of cement, the imperial court and the palace have already issued an explicit order. Anyone who dares to steal Xishan cement without permission will have their home confiscated and punished.
So, even if the big players covet cement, they dare not touch Xishan Cement’s evil intentions.
Now that Zhu Zaijing is willing to publish the formula of Xishan Cement for the sake of the people in the north, Qiao Wanjin will definitely be able to understand the benefits and value of this.
Qiao Wanjin said: "If the prince can really announce the formula of Xishan cement, the grassroots believe that there will definitely be many charitable village elders willing to release the food stored in their homes to help the people in the north tide over the difficulties."
Zhu Zaijing chuckled and said: "Very good, I can definitely do it, but I have also said it before. It is true that the secret recipe of cement can be disclosed to large households who are willing to sell grain, but these large households are producing When making these cements, a certain patent fee must be paid to Xishan Cement Factory. "
"Of course, if they can develop more powerful building materials or other inventions that are beneficial to the people and Ming Dynasty. , you can also apply for patent protection in the Capital Special Administrative Region. At that time, anyone who wants to learn their skills will have to pay them patent fees."
"So, I must make this matter clear. I don’t want everything to be a mess in the end and I have to go through all the trouble of explaining it.”
Qiao Wanjin immediately replied: "The common people understand what the prince means. The common people have heard about the patent matter for a long time. They only know that this matter is implemented in Shunyi and Xishan, and there is no such law in other places. Now that the prince is willing to try to protect it in the Capital Special Administrative Region Patented inventions. Cao Min believes that many strange folk arts will apply for patent protection in the Capital Special Zone to promote the prosperity of our Ming Dynasty skills!"
After hearing what Qiao Wanjin said! , couldn't help but take another look at Qiao Wanjin, this jealous Shanxi man actually has such a high vision, it's really amazing!
Zhu Zaijing said: "President Qiao is right, what I want is for a hundred flowers to bloom, and what I want is for all things to compete! Only in this way can I hope to rebuild the north and be invincible forever. When future generations look back on this period of history, maybe a person as far-sighted as Governor Qiao can open a separate page."
Qiao Wanjin heard Zhu Zaijing say this. He praised himself and suddenly became excited.
Qiao Wanjin said: "The common people will definitely live up to the prince's expectations and will definitely handle this matter." Zhu Zaijing hummed and let Qiao Wanjin go first, leaving only Gao Gong.
Zhu Zaijing looked at Gao Gong and said: "Mr. Gao, your current power is no less generous than that of the Minister of the Ministry of Finance. Even the money that the Minister of the Ministry of Finance can control is not as good as the ten points you have. One. Tell me about your experience as chairman of the Ming Dynasty Fed during this period."
After listening to Zhu Zaijing's words, Gao Gong also sighed with emotion.
“I have had a lot of feelings during this period, and I deeply feel that the Ming Fed is an important weapon of the country. But why did the prince distribute such an important weapon among the fifteen directors instead of controlling it in the hands of the imperial court?”
Zhu Zaijing said: "The imperial court is not omnipotent. If the Ming Dynasty Federal Reserve has no checks and balances, it will only be in the hands of the imperial court. Does Mr. Gao think those wealthy businessmen will be so willing to join the Ming Dynasty Federal Reserve with real money?"
Zhu Zaijing's rhetorical question also made Gao Gong silent.
Absolutely not. If these wealthy businessmen can do such a big business, the forces behind them must be intricate and intricate, and it is definitely not something that the court can control if they want.
So if you want these people to take out their money, you have to pay a certain price, or else don’t think about anything.
Zhu Zaijing looked at Gao Gong again and said: "The responsibility of the imperial court is to manage and protect the interests of the people of the Ming Dynasty, and the people of the Ming Dynasty naturally include everyone in the Ming Dynasty, regardless of the military. Agricultural, industrial and commercial. Therefore, on this basis, the court only needs to do its own job and leave the rest to professionals."
"Mr. Gao is familiar with economics, and he is also good at it. He has a lot of research on economics, but can Mr. Gao guarantee that the officials selected by the imperial examination will have Mr. Gao’s ability?”
“So, in order to prevent the Ming Dynasty Fed from becoming a complete bureaucracy, and in order for the Ming Dynasty Fed to shoulder the important task of activating the Ming Dynasty’s economy, the chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank must be selected from among professional people.”
"These people may be selfish, or they may be indifferent to the interests of others. But they will never make fun of their own interests. And any newly redeemed banknote issued by the Ming Dynasty Federal Reserve is actually their core interest."
"So, no matter what happens to these people, they will cherish the value of the newly redeemed banknotes as if they cherish their own lives. In this way, the newly redeemed banknotes will not follow the footsteps of the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes. And thus become A banknote that can truly buy the world!”
“And this is my ultimate goal!”
“Although the Ming Dynasty has two capitals and thirteen provinces, it is nothing like this world. In comparison, it is still too small. If people from other vassals traveling to the Ming Dynasty in the future have to use their gold, silver and goods in exchange for our newly exchanged banknotes to trade with us, then Mr. Gao imagines what the world will be like. What kind of scene is this? ”
After Zhu Zaijing said these last words, he left Gao Gong in the study, leaving Gao Gong alone to digest what he just said.
At this time, Gao Gong really set off huge waves in his heart. He never expected that Zhu Zaijing's ambition was so great. He actually wanted to use the banknotes issued by the Ming Dynasty Federal Reserve to redeem them. Control the whole world!
If this ideal can really come true, then the Qin Emperor, Han Wu, the Tang Zong and the Song Ancestors will all look up to the glorious achievements of this era!
Because in this era, Ming Dynasty not only inherited their cause of unification, but also pushed it to another unattainable peak!
So, Gao Gong was really excited at this moment. He felt as if he had a goal in his life again, and he couldn't help but want to devote all his enthusiasm and energy to what Zhu Zaijing just said. become reality.
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