Daming: I, the emperor who trains the carpenter

Chapter 761 The state-owned enterprise of Ming Dynasty, the iron rice bowl is here!

"Lu Xiang, the old man heard that your household department has a new plan?"

Qian Qianyi looked at Lu Xiangsheng in front of him, a little curious.

He had heard a long time ago that a brand-new business plan was proposed within the Ministry of Household Yamen.

That plan is said to be a brand-new model proposed within the New Party. It seems to let the imperial government’s yamen end up participating in some construction activities and commercial construction. However, it is different from the traditional salt and iron official camps.

Lu Xiangsheng was not surprised that Qian Qianyi knew this.

After all, when a plan or concept is put forward, it will inevitably be known by others, not to mention such a court plan. There are not only the new party, but also the old party of Donglin, the neutral faction, and the emperor's people. Lu Xiangsheng just has a strong control over the authority of the household department, and it doesn't mean that everyone's mouths are blocked.

Therefore, it is normal for some court news to flow out. After all, sometimes what the court needs is for others to know something.

Who can figure out whether you heard the news yourself, or someone let you hear it on purpose?
There are too many and too complicated news in the imperial court, there are all kinds of things that are true and false, and people who enter the imperial court from the local area still don't know the truth for a while.

Holding the teapot, he poured tea for Qian Qianyi and made it for himself. Then Lu Xiangsheng said: "The Ministry of Households has several new plans, but it's not just the Ministry of Households."

Qian Qianyi understood what was going on: "So it is."

Lu Xiangsheng smiled, and pushed the teacup in front of Qian Qianyi: "Qian Xiang should have known about it a long time ago."

known long time ago?

Qian Qianyi suspiciously took the hot tea pushed by Lu Xiangsheng, frowned and suddenly realized: "It seems to be a plan arranged by Yuanfu, since this is the case, it is inconvenient for me to ask more questions."

"Lu Xiang, I would like to trouble you to go and tell Yuanfu, if there is anything that needs help, the old man can definitely help, not just about the treasure, it is all for the court after all."

Seeing Qian Qianyi's sincerity, Lu Xiangsheng also became serious: "Qianxiang is Qianxiang, so I will thank Qianxiang first."

"Hey"

Qian Qianyi waved his hand: "Although you and I have different ideas and sometimes disagree on political opinions, they are all for His Majesty and the imperial court after all. How can I ignore the imperial court's plans for my own selfishness?"

Lu Xiangsheng cupped his hands and praised: "Qian Xiang is noble and pure."

After sending Lu Xiangsheng away, Qian Qianyi paced back to his study, looked at his plaque of "Zhifu Xingzhu", pondered for a moment, wrote a few letters first, and then ordered his servants: "These letters should be sent to the south side. Send it. Let the enterprise chambers of commerce in Fuguang, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Fuguang be stable, and follow in the footsteps of the imperial court, and don’t mess around.”

While Lu Xiangsheng was sitting in the carriage, he was lost in thought. He came to see Qian Qianyi today, and he gained a lot.

Back in the cabinet, Zhang Haogu made hot tea for Lu Xiangsheng: "What did Prime Minister Qian say?"

Lu Xiangsheng said: "Minister Qian will let the south follow the footsteps of the imperial court, and those enterprises in the south should not be chaotic."

Zhang Haogu nodded: "This is the best thing. Although the imperial court will not transfer all the money to Nanyang at one time, if there is no chaos in the country, then it is not a big deal if there is a storm outside."

Nanyang is an important development point for the imperial court's future trade. Nanyang's resources and superior geographical location will make it a center of gravity for the imperial court's industrial development.

The region of Nanyang and Southeast Asia can support the plate of 4000 billion banknotes. Of course, the premise is that so many banknotes are not poured in at once, but continue to expand until the plate becomes bigger.

Just like the Ming Dynasty's economy, it didn't achieve its current scale in one go.

Lu Xiangsheng took a sip of hot tea and added: "By the way, Prime Minister Qian mentioned our new plan."

"Oh? Daming's state-owned enterprise plan, right? It's normal for Prime Minister Qian to know this, but it's not normal if he doesn't know about it. It's a good thing to bring it up." Zhang Haogu laughed.

Lu Xiangsheng nodded: "Indeed, Prime Minister Qian is very willing to cooperate."

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "I didn't intend to hide these things from Prime Minister Qian and the others at first, just talk about it, Prime Minister Qian Huang and the others are all cabinet elders, and they are the prime ministers of the imperial court. It is impossible to hide this kind of plan They do it, otherwise what would we do? Arbitrary?"

"Since everyone knows about it, there's no need to hide it. At the next regular cabinet meeting, we'll take the initiative to discuss it with Prime Minister Qian and the others. Once it's confirmed, I can report it to His Majesty."

When it came to the regular cabinet meeting of Wenyuan Pavilion, Zhang Haogu also brought up this matter.

"Speaking of which, everyone knows that the household department has such a plan recently."

"But in fact, this plan belonged to the Ministry of Industry at the beginning, and it was a plan with the Ministry of Industry as the mainstay and the Ministry of Households as the supplement."

"The original intention of this plan was to adapt to the development of the imperial court today, to allow the imperial court to have enterprises under its control, to do things according to the imperial court's wishes, and to avoid arguing with the people. To put it bluntly, it is also to concentrate the power of the imperial court to Do something big."

As Zhang Haogu said, he took out a brochure: "This is a brochure I drafted about the imperial court's establishment of a state-owned enterprise. Everyone should read it and discuss it."

After Qian Qianyi, Huang Liji, and Qiao Yunsheng read the brochure in turn, they nodded thoughtfully.

Huang Liji first asked: "Yuanfu, I have also read the content of your booklet. You said that you opened a group of enterprises owned by the imperial court in the name of the imperial court. Will this make the people think that we are working with the people?" Competing for profit?"

Zhang Haogu said: "Nowadays private enterprises and companies are booming, businessmen and common people have really made a lot of money and made a lot of profits."

"However, the purpose of the imperial court to start a business is definitely not to make a lot of money. The only purpose of the imperial court to start a business is to let the imperial court do some things that are inconvenient for the people to do, and some things that must be concentrated. Get things done."

"For example, the construction of the Chidao before, can the construction of the Chidao be undertaken by the people? They don't have such technology, they can't pull so many workers, and they don't have the corresponding qualifications. This kind of thing must be done by the court. Do."

"Only when the court comes forward, with the prestige and popular support of the court, the common people will do it, because the common people believe that the court trusts His Majesty."

"If it is replaced by folks, what will they do for the sake of profit?"

Everyone nodded, obviously having a clear understanding of the conscience and morality of those merchants in Daming.

Qiao Yunsheng pondered and said: "Yuanfu, what aspects does the imperial court involve in setting up state-owned enterprises? Is it limited to the current ones, or will it be involved in the future?"

Zhang Haogu said: "At the moment, only these are involved. In the future, with the continuous development of the imperial court, more industries will definitely be involved."

"Speaking of which, this model is also imitating Chidao. The imperial court occupies half of the shares, and the rest can be raised and listed. These enterprises are responsible for their own profits and losses. The main task is to concentrate the power of the imperial court and the people, and give Ming Dynasty the next things. Do it well."

"Take the river channel as an example. Is it enough to just rely on the local yamen to repair it? The imperial court is still needed. Seeing that God is getting less and less face-saving, the temperature has been getting colder and colder in the past two years, and the rain is getting less and less. If things go on like this, it will be too late if the court urges the local yamen to open."

Qian Qianyi nodded: "That's right, if you wait for the court to urge the local yamen to do things, it will be too late. For the design of water conservancy and roads, it is safest for the court to take action."

"As for the future, let's take it step by step. Don't worry about saying that the people feel that the court is competing for the interests of the people. It is originally released by the court to benefit the people. How can it be said that the court is competing for the interests of the people?"

Zhang Haogu smiled and raised the teacup to gesture to Qian Qianyi, and then said: "At the moment, the imperial court doesn't need too much, and the water conservancy and infrastructure construction of the river should be brought up first."

"Follow-up, coal, steel, heavy industry and military industry can all adopt corresponding models. After all, the imperial court does not need to control much, and it is really useless to compete with the people for profit."

Qian Qianyi nodded: "In that case, the old man agrees."

Lu Xiangsheng said: "Then I wait for the old rules?"

Soon, one by one hands were raised, raising hands to show attitude, the simplest and most effective way.

Zhang Haogu, Zhang Ruitu, Lu Xiangsheng, Qiao Yunsheng, Qian Qianyi, and Huang Liji all raised their right hands to express their agreement.

After everyone agrees, it will be much more convenient for the various ministries of the imperial court to cooperate.

What's more, it is not a bad thing for everyone to follow the example of Chidao Yamen to go public. Enterprises under the control of the imperial court are undoubtedly more in line with the interests of the Ming court.

Zhang Haogu put away the note: "Then, I will report this matter to His Majesty."

When he arrived at the Hall of Martial Arts, Zhang Haogu saw Eunuch Wei coming out quickly with a slightly bowed body holding a tray, looking beaming, as if there was some happy event.

"Hey, Master Zhang, you are here." Eunuch Wei stepped forward with a smile when he saw Zhang Haogu.

"Eunuch Wei, who is this?" Zhang Haogu pointed to Eunuch Wei.

Eunuch Wei was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Oh, the emperor recently bought a few new machines, and he is very happy. The emperor is happy, and we slaves are naturally happy too."

Zhu Youxiao is in a good mood, which is a good thing. Whether it is doing things or asking for help, it is always easier to get things done when you are happy.

Otherwise, why did the officials of all dynasties inquire about the emperor's mood?
An emperor who can completely control his temper and mood, so that he will not be angry with state affairs in various moods, is a rare wise emperor.

Zhang Haogu doesn't need to inquire about the emperor's mood, but isn't it a good thing for everyone that Zhu Youxiao is happy?
Entering the Wuying Hall and seeing what Zhu Youxiao was drawing on a few pieces of paper, Zhang Haogu waited quietly, and said after Zhu Youxiao finished his work, "I see your majesty."

As soon as Zhu Youxiao raised his head, he realized that Zhang Haogu had been waiting for some time. Putting down his pen, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand: "Master is here, why don't you say anything."

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Your Majesty is in a good mood, and I am willing to wait for a while."

Zhu Youxiao listened and smiled: "Yes, I recently bought a few big guys, and I plan to experiment with my new idea. Come and see, Master."

Zhang Haogu leaned forward and took a look, what Zhu Youxiao was conceiving was an airship!
Good guy, Zhang Haogu called him a good guy, he is worthy of being my Great Ming's Lingbao Datianzun, this thinking and brain hole is really different.

If this thing can really be made by Zhu Youxiao, it will naturally add another sharp weapon to Ming's transportation and military aspects. As for the fact that it can't be made, it's not a big problem. After all, many things are like this. It's good to have a flash of inspiration When the idea comes out, everyone spends a long time working hard and may waste money but can't make anything real.

But technological progress is like this. Occasionally, two or three successful ideas pop up out of a lot of failed ideas, which is enough to promote the development of the times.

There is nothing to be afraid of spending money, and there is nothing to be afraid of failure. As long as one can succeed, it will be beneficial to Daming.

Looking at the drawings drawn by Zhu Youxiao, Zhang Haogu also analyzed: "Your Majesty, would it be better to improve here?"

"Also here, I feel that instead of arranging them on both sides, it is better to move them to the rear."

Zhu Youxiao also became interested when he heard it, and after discussing with Zhang Haogu, he revised and revised the drawings, which made him more satisfied.

Sitting comfortably on the chair and drinking tea, Zhu Youxiao said, "It's still comfortable to discuss these things with Master."

"Speaking of which, why did Master find me?"

Zhang Haogu handed over the notebook: "The subject is for the Daming state-owned enterprise, please read it, Your Majesty."

After flipping through Zhang Haogu's notes, Zhu Youxiao understood Zhang Haogu's thoughts at once.

Zhu Youxiao was originally a smart person, or to put it another way, emperors like Daming were not stupid, it was just where their minds were used.

Although a smart person like Zhu Youxiao didn't like to read and write when he was young, he has enriched himself in recent years. In addition, Zhang Haogu proposed a series of ideas for him early on, and he naturally understood what Zhang Haogu meant when he turned his head.

"Master's suggestion is quite good."

"It's good to attract talents and recruit talents, build a group of enterprises that can be used by the court, use them to do some big things, and be responsible for their own profits and losses on weekdays."

"In the future, it will not only be the domestic construction of the Ming Dynasty, but also in places such as Nanyang. The imperial court can also send these enterprises to carry out construction in the local area, so as to promote the king's transformation and kill two birds with one stone."

Zhang Haogu bowed slightly: "Your Majesty has never been wronged. This is exactly what I mean."

"Nowadays, the climate problem that Ming Dynasty is facing is getting more and more severe. It is a good thing for the court to speed up the construction of Nanyang Land."

Zhu Youxiao nodded: "Yes, the faster the Nanyang land is built, the better it will be for the imperial court."

"The so-called barbarians enter China, and China will come. This Nanyang land is full of small countries and few people. Let them bathe in our Ming dynasty, learn Han etiquette, and read Han family classics; within three generations, they can integrate into our Ming Dynasty. This Nanyang In the future, the land will be my overseas land of Ming Dynasty."

"A few days ago, I held a state banquet for the kings and nobles of the Nanyang countries. I looked around and found a few ambitious people. It's a pity that they were either ambitious or lacking in strength. They were limited by Nanyang. The situation and themselves, they can't make a climate."

"Nanyang Company, we have to keep a close eye on it. It is also a good thing to let them all bear the loan from the imperial court. At least it will be convenient for the imperial court to control and save them from messing around."

"As for the matter of the Daming state-owned enterprise, master can handle it anyway, I know."

Zhang Haogu nodded: "I understand."

After returning to the cabinet, Zhang Haogu held a small meeting with Lu Xiangsheng and Xu Guangqi.

"Regarding our Daming state-owned enterprise plan, His Majesty has already agreed."

Xu Guangqi sighed: "It's good if you agree. Speaking of Lu Xiang's household department and the old man's Ministry of Industry, with the development of the court, it is getting bigger and bigger. I don't know how much these things are. People are staring at it. It’s better for us to do subtraction to cut off the fat than to let others draw a knife. At least these are still under our control.”

Lu Xiangsheng nodded: "Xu Butang's words are good. We can control what we split up. If we let others split it up, it's up to us to decide what happens in the end."

Zhang Haogu smiled: "The division of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs has been planned for a long time. These things should either be established as a separate government office, or split into state-owned enterprises, which is convenient for jurisdiction and smooth government orders."

"Just like Chidao Yamen, Taxation Yamen, Commercial Yamen, Water Conservancy Yamen, etc., sooner or later they will all be separate departments. The six-department model is not so suitable for today."

"Okay, let's not mention these. The first batch of enterprises held by the imperial court is dominated by the Ministry of Industry. River, water conservancy, and Chidao each set up a company. .”

Lu Xiangsheng nodded, obviously this was a long-awaited plan.

Zhang Haogu looked at Xu Guangqi again: "Xu Butang, although these companies undertake the project tasks of the imperial court and belong to the imperial court enterprises, they also have to be responsible for their own profits and losses. It is impossible for the imperial court to provide blood to these enterprises every year."

"What Yuan Fu said, the old man saved it." Xu Guangqi said.

"In that case, let's start the business after we've made the preparations." Zhang Haogu said with a smile.

Soon, Daming River Construction Company, Daming Chidao Construction Company, and Daming Water Conservancy Construction Company, the first batch of imperial-owned enterprises, announced their establishment and officially opened in Zhili.

The Ministry of Industry provides technical officials and skilled craftsmen, and the Ministry of Households provides funds. These companies have been established smoothly. After they are listed and established, they are ready to usher in the listing.

The financing and listing of the first batch of state-owned enterprises in Ming Dynasty naturally attracted a large number of people from the private sector.

The common people don't understand the concept of these state-owned enterprises, but everyone knows that these enterprises are owned by the imperial court, so it is impossible to lose money.

State-owned enterprises serve the imperial court. These enterprises must ensure their income in drought and flood, and they are high-quality assets.

Some ordinary people, who are reluctant to spend money on investment, take part of their money to invest in these state-owned enterprises, which shows how popular these state-owned enterprises are.

The most sought after by the common people is Daming Chidao Construction Company.

Previously, the Beijing-Tianjin Chidao allowed the common people and businessmen to see the convenience of the Chidao and the hidden profits in it, and then the Chidao connecting Taiyuan and Kaifeng were built one after another, and the Chidao connecting the north and south Zhili, which one did not attract Pursued by private capital?
Now the Daming Chidao Construction Company seems to be responsible for the construction of Chidao, how can this be a loss? !
In addition, a new word, iron rice bowl, has been circulated among the people.

(End of this chapter)