Daming 1805

Chapter 73 You can't see who's swimming naked until the tide goes out

How to deal with the original coal filling station industry and personnel after the main fuel for shipping is changed.

Zhu Jingyuan thought subconsciously, let the relevant personnel gradually change careers, and at the same time let the coal station also change the purpose, which is the so-called industrial transformation in later generations.

This is definitely not a good idea, but it may not be a good idea, so I didn't even think about taking the initiative to speak.

The emperor looked at everyone without saying a word, first glanced at Zhu Jingyuan, and then looked at the Minister of the Household, who is now in charge of civil affairs:

"What do you think, Da Situ?"

The current stage is close to free discussion. The emperor named Wang Niansun, the minister of households, because he wanted the other party to come out and take the lead.

When the old man heard the call, he immediately stood up and directly explained his natural thoughts:
"Your Majesty, this minister believes that even if the navy changes fuel, it will still use fuel, and it will also build a fuel depot to store fuel.

"Can the coal station-related industries and personnel be directly transferred to oil extraction and oil storage-related industries?"

This simple idea came out and immediately caught the attention of others.

Minister of Industry Zou Bingtai stood up and explained the situation to Wang Shangshu:

"Da Situ, the properties of fuel oil and coal are very different, and the storage conditions required are also completely different. Oil depots are far more dangerous than coal depots.

"The operation and management personnel and staff of the oil depot, even ordinary laborers, need to be specially trained and assessed, and it is impossible to directly change careers from the coal station.

"Moreover, according to the current judgment, the voyage of fuel-fired ships is much larger than that of coal-fired ships, so the number of oil depots must be significantly less than that of coal stations.

"So, even if workers can change careers, it is impossible for them all to change careers. They must find another way to resettle them."

Wang Niansun frowned slightly:

"In other words, should we continue to operate coal-related industries? Can it be changed to a civil coal station?
"A nearby civil shipping coal refueling station? Civil ships shouldn't change their fuel power immediately, right?"

This time, the Minister of War, Liu Quanzhi, came out and explained:

"The distribution of naval coal stations is configured according to the needs of the navy, and most of them are not located in densely populated prefectures and counties, and some even deliberately avoid a certain distance.

"There were basically civilian coal stations around the original prefectures, counties, and cities, and it would not be competitive to relocate the naval coal station, but there are some residents around the ocean-going coal station.

"As for whether the power of civilian ships will change in the short term, the Ministry of War has not made an assessment in this regard."

Minister of Industry Zou Bingtai listened and added:
"Many residents around ocean-going coal stations actually gathered because of the coal stations. After the coal stations are closed, let alone their needs, it's a problem how to arrange them.

"Civil shipping is the most concerned about cost, and until the cost of fuel power drops to an affordable level, it should not change the power system in a large area.

"However, civil shipping technology is also constantly developing, and the voyage of ships is also increasing, which will lead to the gradual decline of coal filling stations that are not well located.

"The direct transfer of military coal station-related industries to civilian shipping should speed up the process.

"The result is likely to be a sudden increase in the overall residential coal supply and a rapid increase in the number of workers.

"Competition will become extraordinarily fierce, and the profits and remuneration of coal stations will fall at the same time, accelerating the bankruptcy of small coal stations..."

Wang Niansun listened to the explanation, frowned and asked again:

"Can that be transferred to other coal-using industries? For example, Fuxian urban power stations and heating companies?"

Zou Bingtai nodded seriously and said:

"Of course it can be used for power generation and heating, and it can be used in all industries that require coal, but the principle is the same as switching to a civil shipping coal station.

"Originally, the industries and personnel eliminated by the military coal station will definitely flow into other private coal-related industries if the imperial court does not guide them.

"Other coal-using industries have increased coal supply and increased employment, resulting in lower profits and lower compensation.

"So instead of actively importing into one industry, it is better to spread to all related industries to spread the strength of this shock."

Wang Niansun asked a little sadly:

"Doesn't this mean that it is better to let it go if you take the initiative to guide it to other industries?"

Zou Bingtai thought for a few seconds, then nodded slightly:

"You can almost think so..."

The other old gentlemen didn't speak, but generally agreed with this view, and the scene fell silent for a while.

Zhu Jingyuan felt that his thoughts were just in the same direction as everyone else, so he didn't think about opening his mouth.

At this time, Zhu Jianfeng, the ninth son of the emperor, stood up, and Zhu Jingyuan and the other ministers were a little surprised.

Did he think of a more reasonable solution?
Zhu Jianfeng listened carefully to the discussion on the spot, and after careful consideration, he saw the opportunity to stand up.

Zhu Jianfeng did not have a more reasonable solution, but thought that he had seen farther than these old gentlemen, and even felt that he had seen farther than his father.

Zhu Jianfeng took a deep breath and said in a steady and rhythmic tone:
"I don't think you old gentlemen need to worry too much. The impact of the abolition of coal stations on the industry does not need to be dealt with specially by us.

"Now that the war between Daming and Xiyi has officially ceased, the development of the industrial industry will become more rapid, and there is a large amount of coal-related demand in the six major industries that have just started.

"In the process of gradually laying off military coal stations, the corresponding employees will definitely be transferred spontaneously and dispersed to other coal industries.

"As long as the related industries develop rapidly enough, these personnel can be gradually digested.

"If you want to reduce the impact on the industry, you should extend the time for the fuel conversion of warships as long as possible, and slow down the speed of dismantling coal stations as much as possible.

"As long as the time is extended to more than ten years, it should not cause any obvious impact.

"Pure fuel warships are unlikely to become popular in a few years, and civilian coal-fired ships may even increase in the short term..."

Zhu Jianfeng's reasoning is very simple. To put it bluntly, it is to let the market automatically adjust and let the growing productivity automatically resolve conflicts.

Daming has a vast hinterland and colonies, and the second industrial revolution is basically mature, all walks of life are developing rapidly, and this problem can be slowly digested.

The old gentlemen thought about it for a while, and felt that what Zhu Jianfeng said was reasonable and completely in line with the experience of observation over the years.

Then they subconsciously felt that the vision of this semi-public heir was indeed higher than that of ordinary people, and that there should be no need to worry about the stability of the Ming Dynasty's political situation in the future.

Several ministers basically agreed with this concept, and others did not come out to oppose or express other views.

So they turned to look at the emperor on the stage together, waiting for the emperor to make the final decision.

As usual, the old emperor seemed to be noncommittal about everyone's views, and then turned to other princes and ministers:

"My dear fellows, do you have any other views?"

The old emperor's gaze seemed to sweep over evenly, but Zhu Jingyuan somehow felt that he seemed to be glaring at him.

There was no time to tell whether it was an illusion or not, so Zhu Jingyuan stood up with the mentality that he would rather believe it than not.

But what should I say now?
Mr. Wang Niansun was on the first floor, Mr. Zou Bingtai was on the second floor, and his ninth uncle seemed to be on the third floor.

The old emperor shouldn't be able to see the level of the ninth uncle, so why bring up this issue for discussion?What floor is he on?

But no matter what floor the old emperor was on, climbing to the fourth floor by himself should be considered a victory.

So Zhu Jingyuan did not go to talk to Zhu Jianfeng, but said directly to the old emperor above:

"Sun Chen thinks that it can be pulled to generate electricity!"

As soon as these words came out, the old emperor and the princes and ministers at the scene were obviously stunned for a moment.

Everyone was surprised by Zhu Jingyuan's astonishing words, but similar reactions in the past were all surprised by his strange thinking angle, which was a positive surprise.

But this time it was completely reversed, and everyone couldn't believe that Zhu Jingyuan would say that.

As the two old gentlemen have discussed just now, it may even be better to let the abolished coal station go to power generation or to do its coal-related industries on purpose.

Zhu Jianfeng almost laughed out loud, is this child suddenly stupid today?

But no matter what, his image can't be broken, so Zhu Jianfeng tried his best to hold back his smile, and tried his best to comfort him solemnly:

"Jingyuan, Da Situ has already said this just now. Taking the initiative to switch to a specific industry will only make this market oversupplied. It is better to distribute it naturally and evenly to all related industries..."

Zhu Jingyuan did not listen to Jiu Shu's persuasion, and simply continued to explain his thoughts:
"Pull power generation, and generate more power, and strive to double Daming's power generation and power consumption within three years and double within five years.

"Let the court and the Ministry of Rites cooperate to actively guide and promote the application of electricity.

"To convince everyone that there are electric lights in every room, and there must be electric fans in the living room, this is the life of the middle class.

"Waste heat from power plants in winter, and even dedicated boilers to centralize heating for more urban areas, propagandists have heating is the taste of life.

"All in all, when the imperial court cut a coal station, the relevant personnel and sources of goods were put into related industries that mainly focus on power generation.

"The Ministry of Industry and the Royal Consortium should also cooperate to develop more household and industrial power equipment and take the initiative to develop a larger market for power.

"Rising tide can indeed cover up the reefs in the shoal, but when the tide recedes again, it is better to take advantage of the low tide to clear the channel.

"The Holy Word of Emperor Shizu: Only after the tide goes out can you see who is swimming naked."

After Zhu Jingyuan finished speaking, the scene suddenly fell silent, and the old gentlemen fell into contemplation again.

The original feeling of reverse surprise was completely reversed again and returned to the front.

The child's point of view is still so different.

Zhu Jianfeng's smile that he had tried so hard to hold back was completely gone, and it completely disappeared.

You call these things power generation?Are you talking about just generating electricity?
And who are you talking about in that last sentence?

Who's going to swim naked?
(End of this chapter)