Daming: I, the emperor who trains the carpenter

???????? "Yuansuke, this is specially reserved for you."

???????? Zhang Guoji and Zhou Kui smiled and brought a tray covered with red cloth to Zhang Haogu.

???????? With the red cloth on the tray lifted, a share transfer contract was placed right in the middle of the tray.

???????? Zhang Haogu glanced at the share transfer contract. As long as he signs his name, he can own [-]% of the shares of Zhili Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. today.

???????? Today's Zhili Iron and Steel Company has a cash flow of 200 million taels and two steel plants, while Zhang Guoji and Zhou Kui have also signed a supply agreement with Beijing-Tianjin Chidao, and they are from Henan, The purchase of coal and iron mines in Shanxi and other places and the construction of three large steel plants, although these cost Zhili Iron and Steel Company a lot of money, the total valuation of Zhili Iron and Steel Company is no less than 350 million taels of silver. Based on the value of 1000 yuan of silver, that would be 35 billion.

???????? This 35% share is worth [-] taels of silver, or even more!
???????? If Zhang Haogu is willing to sell, not to mention 45, it will be 55. Someone will rush to buy 65, because anyone with a discerning eye can see clearly that Zhili Iron and Steel Company has enjoyed the dividends of private listing. As the first steel company in Ming Dynasty and the largest steel company in Zhili, his potential is immeasurable.

???????? With hundreds of thousands of silver in front of him, Zhang Haogu looked very calm.

???????? Sitting in his position, it is really too easy to make money.

???????? If he really wants to make money, a small instruction, even a look, or a gesture, will bring in millions of taels of silver; even he doesn't have to mention it himself, the people below will give He sent a steady stream of money.

???????? Money is a good thing, but Zhang Haogu is not a greedy person.

????????Now he no longer has the desire for money, he has a more ambitious goal, a more lofty ideal.

???????? Pushing the tray back, Zhang Haogu smiled and said, "For me, do you still need this thing?"

???????? Zhou Kui was stunned for a moment, and asked cautiously: "Yuanfu, if you think it's not enough, we can give you some more..."

???????? "What are you talking about?", interrupting Zhou Kui's next words, Zhang Haogu's expression was extremely flat, "Am I the kind of person who loves money?Or, when did you see me greedy for money? "

???????? "You have money, that is your own ability, don't give me anything specially."

???????? As he said that, Zhang Haogu stuffed the share transfer contract into Zhang Guoji's hands, and said with a smile: "You guys, make Zhili Iron and Steel Company bigger, stronger, and bigger. I am very happy."

???????? After sending away Zhang Guoji and Zhou Kui, Zhang Haogu was not idle. He needed too many things. All the important matters of the huge dynasty were gathered in front of him. The issues that need to be dealt with will ultimately require his, the chief minister of the cabinet, to make up his mind.

???????? After Zhang Guoji and Zhou Kui left, the two looked at me and I looked at you, and began to ponder what Zhang Haogu said.

???????? Zhou Kui said, "Brother Zhang, do we still have something to do?"

???????? Zhang Guoji nodded: "Well, Yuanfu said, we have to spend the money. Now that we have so much money, how will others know how much money we have earned if we don't spend it."

???????? Laughing, Zhou Kui said: "That is to say, today's Ming Dynasty is peaceful everywhere, and all places are stable, and there are not so many refugees and bandits. Otherwise, if we show off our wealth, I don't know how many covetous people will be attracted."...

???????? Zhang Guoji also couldn't help feeling: "Yes, today is a good time, it's a good time."

???????? Isn’t it true, how many people call this Apocalypse Dynasty a good era?
????????? People are no longer trapped in the villages and towns where they were born, or even within a radius of tens of miles. They can play in Daming with peace of mind and enjoy the mountains and rivers they have never seen before. The city, the style of each place.

????????Children will not be hungry, they can eat enough when they are young, and they can play around the villages and towns without worrying about bandits and robbers, and they can enter schools to read and write when they grow up to a certain age , Change your destiny through knowledge.

???????? Farmers have their own land, no longer need to bear high taxes and all kinds of exorbitant taxes, simple taxes allow farmers to have enough harvest to support their families, and the family can eat and wear warm
????????, don't worry about the house leaking, don't worry about being naked, the child has hope in the future.

???????? Talented people will not be hindered by solidified classes, they have opportunities and platforms to display their talents, and greater possibilities will be developed to them.

???????? Soldiers have sufficient military pay, excellent equipment, rich diet and rigorous training, so that soldiers can face the enemy with the highest spirit and the best attitude. dynasty.

???????? And officials also have high salaries and more relaxed opportunities for promotion. As long as they are capable, they can be promoted. In the past, promotion opportunities that could only be obtained through bribery and family background were fair. for everyone.

???????? Merchants can do business with peace of mind, without worrying about officials asking for bribes, the court coveting, and even the court and localities will give them help to expand their business territory, and the taxation is reasonable and there will be no mess Things, this is a good time for great business development.

???????? Everyone can get what they want in this era. This is a wonderful era.

????????The Ming Dynasty was extremely powerful, the king ruled the world, and the surrounding vassal states paid tribute one after another, worshiping the strange and powerful kingdom of heaven. This is an era of dreams, not only for Ming people, even if you are Koreans, Annans, Mongols, and even Jurchens, as long as they are willing to join this dynasty, they have their own place, and this era has just begun.

???????? The true prosperity of the Ming Dynasty is slowly unveiling its picture scroll.

???????? Now only the internal changes and the rise of industry have given this ancient empire a new lease of life, and a greater wave of change is still waiting for this empire in the future. At that time, only It was the moment when the Ming Dynasty really took off.

???????? Ambitious people have realized this, from the promotion of industry by the imperial court, the emphasis on steel and commerce, to the training of new troops, the preparation of an army with full firearms, and even the lifting of the sea ban, allowing countries to trade and trade to today's Laying the road, each pile represents that the imperial court is playing a big game of chess. No one knows what the imperial court is planning, but everyone understands that it will be a brand new future. A whole new world.

???????? Zhang Guoji lamented the changes in Ming Dynasty over the years: "Nowadays, more and more new gadgets come out of the imperial court. I plan to listen to Shoufu and buy a new house when I go back. Go and order a new carriage from the Academy of Engineering.”…

???????? "And my wives, concubines and children, let them buy whatever they want, spend whatever they want, and enjoy the good life of today."

????????Although Zhou Kui is stingy, he is really not stingy with himself, and he agrees: "I'm planning to buy a new house too, and I happen to like a house, so I'll make a lot of money when the time comes. Buy some more things to decorate, let the capital also see how much money I, Zhou Kui, have now!"

???????? After making up their minds, Zhang Guoji and Zhou Kui started spending money when they got home.

???????? On the same day, the two brothers purchased a set of real estate successively. Since the Ming Dynasty abolished many ancestral systems, the old brothers Zhang Guoji and Zhou Kui did not need to purchase houses according to their titles, so they purchased The house is very large, and there should be pavilions, lofts and terraces.

???????? In addition, the Zhang family and the Zhou family are still spending money in the capital, throwing large sums of money out.

????????The officials, businessmen, common people, and nobles of the capital were all dumbfounded. How much money did Zhang Guoji and Zhou Kui make through the listing?

???????? Didn’t they want to build three new steel plants and buy a lot of coal and iron? Why do they still have so much money?
???????? Seeing the Zhang family and the Zhou family spend a lot of money to buy Su brocade and Shu brocade to make clothes, and to buy all kinds of precious jewelry, wood, jade, and coral, people in the capital are really envious. Eye, how are these two people so rich?!
???????? Then, something happened that made the young and old in the capital even more envious. Zhang Guoji and Zhou Kui also ordered a steam carriage from the Academy of Engineering!
???????? That is the latest good thing produced by the Academy of Engineering. Although it still needs some improvement, these things are undoubtedly the representative of identity and status today!
??????? But Zhang Guoji and Zhou Kui bought four cars at once without hesitation!
???????? Four cars!
???????? A car is worth tens of thousands of taels of silver!
???????? This is really the envy of nobles and businessmen in the capital.

???????? And behind them, Zhou Wang Zhu Gongyan also started buying things in a big way.

???????? As for why King Zhou is so rich, it is because his logistics company has changed from a single place in Henan to cover the entire Zhili. He is really not short of money.

???????? After watching Zhang Guoji and Zhou Kui's steel company go public and make a lot of money, Zhou Wang Zhu Gongyou also listed his own logistics company without hesitation.

????????As Zhou Wang Logistics, which was originally the largest logistics company in Zhili, this listing has been recognized by many people. After all, the logistics of Zhili is controlled by others. Zhou Wang Logistics It must have a bright future.

???????? Soon, Zhou Wang also got millions of silver through the listing of his own logistics company!
???????? This is not just Zhili, but the world is shocked!
???????? Are the people of Ming Dynasty so rich?

???????? Provides 6000 to [-] million taxes for the imperial court every year, and now you can spend tens of millions of silver to invest in the stock market?
???????? There are so many rich people in Ming Dynasty.

????????As a model of hiding wealth from the people, there are countless wealthy folks in the Ming court. Those gentry, aristocratic families, and every family have their own silver cellars, countless grain fields, and shop industry.

????????Although they have lost their grain fields now, their other industries have become more profitable.

???????? And the imperial court represented by Zhang Haogu is trying its best to let these iron cock-like landlords spend money to develop, otherwise they hold so much money and don’t spend it, it’s pure waste. .

???????? Well now, their money is still taken out, if they are not willing to spend money, Zhang Haogu has other ways.

???????? Among other things, Datong Academy will definitely change in the future and become elementary schools and middle schools in various places, and the imperial court will concentrate its efforts on establishing a few universities. Will you buy a house in this school district?  …

???????? If you don’t buy it, your children will go to school farther than others. Can these gentry and aristocrats tolerate their children falling behind in this respect?
???????? At that time, the price of a school district house will not be determined by the imperial court.

????????Now it is the best to make these old rich landlords willing to pay for consumption. After all, they are willing to spend money to build factories and develop industries to promote the development of Ming Dynasty. It is better than Zhang Haogu thinking of various methods It's better to force them to pay.

???????? Zhang Guoji, Zhou Kui, and Zhou Wang Zhu Gongyan are fighting for wealth in the capital. Today you buy a house, tomorrow I buy a Zhuangzi outside the city, and the day after tomorrow he will spend a lot of money to buy it What rare Jade Buddha, the three of them spent money in various ways, but it opened the eyes of the people in the capital.

???????? As for this aspect, the imperial court didn't seem to know about it, and didn't care about it at all.

???????? Facing the imperial court’s pretending to be deaf and dumb, a censor reported that he hoped that the imperial court would severely punish these three people. The officials in the capital of the province and everyone would feel jealous, but the cabinet’s reply was simple: legal consumption , ignore it.

???????? In other words, what does it have to do with you if people earn and spend money based on their ability?
???????? Now the censors are not happy. Although their salaries are high now, and they still have money to support them, they can’t compare with these upstarts, can they?
???????? Look at Zhou Wang Zhu Gongzhang, he redecorated his beautiful Zhou Palace, and he also showed off in a steam carriage all day long, and all his hands were made of jade. Walnut is wearing the best brocade in Suzhou. Among other things, the steam carriage has attracted many people's attention.

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????????? The people also know that the road being laid by the imperial court is powered by this steam engine. At that time, a huge locomotive will drive the carriages forward. The steam-powered wheels can be compared to this steam engine. There are too many carriages.

???????? Besides the steam-powered carriage, there is another new thing that appeared on the market in the capital, that is, kerosene lamps.

???????? Compared with the original candle lighting, kerosene lamps last longer, brighter, and more refined.

???????? But the price of kerosene lamps is not cheap. After all, this thing has just been developed, and it was only used by the rich in the capital for a while.

??????? But soon, all the yamen in the capital were replaced with kerosene lamps. It is said that it was specially approved by Zhang Xiangye. In order to save the officials of the capital from staring at the candles so much, Zhang Xiangye specially approved All yamen in the capital were replaced with kerosene lamps.

???????? When the kerosene lamp entered the Yamen, all the officials and officials in the capital quickly felt the convenience and usefulness of the kerosene lamp.

????????? So kerosene lamps began to become popular in Daming. Government offices, rich aristocratic families, shops of big merchants, and even banks all used kerosene lamps. Kerosene lamps were promoted to all parts of Ming Dynasty.

???????? This kind of another use of oil quickly collected a large amount of funds for the imperial court. This kerosene lamp is simple to make, but it is exclusive to the imperial court, and you will need the imperial court to provide kerosene after you run out. ?
????????The officials and merchants of the Ming Dynasty also realized the importance of oil at this time. Research the latest power machinery…

???????? And the imperial court passed the latest law at the latest court meeting, that is, all resources on the territory of the Ming Dynasty belong to the imperial court, whether it is forests or minerals. …

???????? Taking minerals as an example, the imperial court allows private mining, but it requires double approval from the local government and the imperial court, and you also need to have corresponding capital and emergency capabilities, and the priority trading object of the mined resources is the imperial court , the court does not need to trade with other people.

???????? The speed with which this policy was passed was so extraordinary that not only the officials did not refute it, but also the big businessmen from all over the place did not have any refute, because it means that they can mine various resources locally. This is an absolute plus.

????????As for the priority of the transaction is the imperial court, isn’t this the best?
???????? After all, the reputation and capital of the imperial court are the strongest. If they can be handed over to the imperial court with good reputation and money, it means that they can also be listed.

????????? I didn’t look at Zhang Guoji and Zhou Kui’s Zhili Iron and Steel Company. Is it because they can directly supply goods to Jingjin Chidao that the stock price soared?

???????? For a while, merchants searched for minerals in various places, and the original mined minerals had to be re-signed contracts, and the local government also had to check your emergency capabilities and mining qualifications. After all, mining requires workers to work hard Things like black coal kilns and black mines are explicitly prohibited by the imperial court, and no one can use Daming people as slaves.

????????Of course, if you want to use a foreign race, the court has nothing to do with it...

???????? The changes in Daming are too great. If the previous changes were still the same every year, they are now the same every few months.

???????? It has only been a few months since the 11th year of Apocalypse, the changes in the imperial court can be described as changing with each passing day.

????????As the development of the court is getting better and better, Zhang Haogu and Zhu Youxiao are naturally happier.

???????? Sending a copy of the changes in Zhili to Zhu Youxiao, Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, if this development continues, Daming will advance step by step with a benign development momentum and achieve a thousand years. Albert."

???????? Zhu Youxiao looked at these data from various places in Zhili and couldn't help feeling: "The establishment of factories one after another, the mining of coal and the smelting of steel, these are the driving forces for the future of the imperial court."

???????? "Now the imperial court is temporarily able to satisfy people at all levels. Common people, businessmen, civil officials, military commanders, all aspects can achieve stability. This is not easy."

???????? "But if the imperial court expands to a bigger extent in the future, Master, have you thought about what to do?"

???????? Zhang Haogu said slowly, "Your Majesty, the prosperity and overthrow of dynasties all the time is nothing more than one point. There are not enough resources, and there are too many contradictions to satisfy the interests of all parties."

???????? "This resource and interest are relatively general. It is the farmland of the common people, the food that everyone needs, the promotion channel that scholars need, the market that merchants need, and the maintenance and operation of a dynasty. blood, the contradictions cannot be completely eliminated, but the interests are large enough to suppress the contradictions.”

???????? "As long as the Ming Dynasty can maintain this benign operation and ensure sufficient benefits, the people's farmland will not be reduced, the people's income will not be reduced, the people will be able to support their families and have enough food and clothing, and the scholars will be able to There is a place to display their strengths, merchants still have a place to sell their products, and the promotion channel has not been blocked. Officials can be promoted based on their own achievements, and soldiers can also gain merit through their achievements, so there will be no problems in Ming Dynasty.”

???????? "With the current size of Daming, it is enough to keep this conscience running for a long time, and we don't want Daming to have a dynasty, we have to keep this running benign and alive
???????? Jumping, keep going. "

???????? "If the inside is not enough, we will develop outside."

???????? "Your Majesty, the world is a big place."

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