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Chapter 323 0320 [The official ambition is not small]

The salaries Han Zhen offered to many officials were not high, or even very low.

For example, Zhao Ting, the right servant of the cabinet and a third-rank official, only has a monthly salary of [-] guan.

Zhao Song, a fifth-rank official in Beijing, received more than three hundred guan in additional money every month.

Zhao Ting is like this, but officials below the seventh rank, such as county magistrates and chief clerks, have even less salaries, only fifty or sixty guan.

This little money is enough to support a large family, but it would be a bit deceptive to say how good I thought about it.

Not to mention the amount of money spent on favors between officials, inviting guests, etc.

But because the team had just been established, and Han Zhen had made it clear that he wanted to crack down on corrupt officials, no one dared to say anything, and no one dared to commit corruption.

It was fine for a year or two, but as time went by, officials who could hardly keep their jobs gave up and began to think of ways to make money.

As the saying goes, high salary does not necessarily support integrity, but low salary certainly cannot support integrity.

The commercial stock system and the supervision office were Han Zhen's method of dealing with official corruption.

Opening the wooden box, Han Zhen took out two glass cups.

Everyone's eyes were immediately attracted to the glass cup.

Against the backdrop of defective products, the glass cups fired using the new method appear exceptionally outstanding.

The cup body is light and thin, bright and pure, and no bubbles can be seen from a distance.

Han Zhen asked calmly: "What do you think the price of this glass cup should be?"

"It's just amazing."

Liu Mi was amazed and estimated: "Wei Chen thinks that such a glass cup costs no less than a hundred dollars."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Ting retorted: "What Liu Shangshu said is wrong. A few years ago, I saw a similar wine cup in a shop in Tokyo, but the material was carved from crystal. , no matter its color or oiliness, it is not as good as this glass cup. Even so, the selling price is as high as more than [-] guan."

"Therefore, I feel that the price of Qian Guan is more appropriate."

Most of the civil servants present here are poor.

The poor people mentioned here are compared with the wealthy businessmen and officials in Tokyo City.

The richest ones are undoubtedly Zhao Ting and Liu Mi. After all, they have embezzled a lot of money in the past and have seen the world, so they have more say.

Qian Guan?

Although Han Zhen had long known that glass was a hugely profitable industry, he never expected that it would be so profitable.

You know, the cost of this glass is just some sand, and the most expensive material is just soda ash purchased from Dali, which costs three hundred cents per pound.

The ratio of soda ash to sand is two to eight.

One pound of soda ash is enough to burn hundreds of such glasses.

Even if you include labor, transportation and other miscellaneous costs, the profit of a glass is as high as ten thousand times!
  Zhao Song was rich, very rich, but the money was not in the hands of the people, but in the hands of the landlords, wealthy businessmen, dignitaries, and relatives of the emperor.

The wealth of these people is often measured in millions or even tens of millions. Han Zhen doesn't feel guilty at all when cutting their leeks, and he even feels happy.

Han Zhen calmed down and said: "I am going to set up an official trade caravan, divided into two, one is responsible for inland trade, and the other is responsible for maritime trade. [-]% of the annual income will be collected by the Inner Mongolia Government, and the remaining [-]% will be distributed to the entire Shandong Province. All officials will receive dividends according to the number of commercial shares, what do you think?"

"Wei Chen has no objection."

Zhao Ting was the first to speak.

Zhao Ting has always been at the forefront when it comes to showing loyalty.

And to be honest, with his current family wealth, even if he is not corrupt, he can live a wealthy life.

Last year, he made a lot of money from tinkering with war horses and ordnance. Plus the dividends from refined salt, his family fortune now approaches one million dollars.

"I have no objection."

All the civil servants spoke one after another.

"The initial income from sea trade may be lower. After all, we need to open up the market. Once the maritime trade routes are opened, the future income will definitely not disappoint you."

Han Zhen said and turned his attention to Su Zhaode: "As for how to allocate official business shares, it is left to the Commerce Academy. We must work out a reasonable method that satisfies everyone."

"Wei Chen takes orders."

Su Zhaode stood up and responded.

Looking around the hall, Han Zhen said in a deep voice: "Money, I have already thought of ways to help you get it again. It is natural that you will take this dividend fairly and openly. But if anyone dares to reach out to the land and the people, don't blame me." Be polite!"

Land and people are Han Zhen's bottom line.

Hearing the murderous intent in his words, everyone was shocked.

This man does what he says and is really ruthless when it comes to killing people.

When it comes to killing three tribes, it means three tribes, even if one person is missing!
  After warning, Han Zhen waved his hand: "Let's break up."

When the morning came to an end, it was already noon.

All the civil servants left the hall and dispersed.

Zhao Ting said with emotion: "Our official family takes the land very seriously!"

Privately, they, the chief officials of various ministries, all called Han Zhen the official family.

Although Jianyuan did not proclaim himself emperor, it would only happen sooner or later. Everyone knew this.

In fact, Pei Huai, the Minister of Rites, has already begun to prepare Jianyuan's reign name.

Hearing this, Liu Mi on the side shook his head and laughed: "Which founding emperor in all dynasties did not value land?"

Everyone knows that all dynasties have perished due to land annexation.

Therefore, all the founding emperors paid special attention to land distribution.

But history is often reincarnation after reincarnation.

No matter what wise policies were formulated when the country was founded, decades later, land annexation would quietly happen again, and finally when it became irreconcilable, people would rebel one after another, and wars would break out.

There is nothing we can do. The Chinese people's desire for land is engraved in their memories. Officials cannot be hereditary, but land can.

As long as there is land, no matter how the world changes, they will never die of hunger and the family can always continue.

Now everyone does not dare to take action on the land due to Han Zhen's power, but what will happen after Han Zhen's death?

Zhao Ting glanced at him sideways and chuckled, "It seems you still don't understand."

"Why?"

Liu Mi looked puzzled.

Zhao Ting asked back: "Don't you think the government cares too much about opening up the sea and sea trade?"

Liu Mi replied: "Opening the sea is a strategy to strengthen the country and enrich the people. Zhao Song relied on sea trade to earn tens of millions of dollars in business taxes every year. It is reasonable for the officials to care."

"No, no, no."

Zhao Ting shook his head and said firmly: "The officials want to transfer our eyes from the land to the sea."

I stayed in the cabinet for five months and handled no less than a thousand memorials and approval documents.

After all, he sees things more thoroughly than Liu Mi.

Move to sea?
  Liu Mi shook his head and said, "I'm afraid this is a bit fanciful."

Zhao Ting retorted: "What if the income from the sea is ten times, or even a hundred times, that of the land?"

"This……"

Liu Mi's expression froze.

Zhao Ting continued to ask: "Put it another way, do you want to risk losing your head to acquire land, or do you want to enjoy the wealth from the sea openly?"

Liu Mi replied: "Of course it's the latter!"

"now it's right!"

Zhao Ting had a teachable expression and said proudly: "Wanting to change an idea is not something that happens overnight. The official plan is to correct our ideas bit by bit. After a few decades, when we get used to it In order to enjoy the wealth brought by the sea, do you still value the income from the land?"

"Even if you still think about the land, where are your descendants? Don't forget, Guan Jia is only eighteen years old this year. With his body, he will still be in his prime when we return to the west. Not to mention that he has a Jinzou in his hand. As for the hospital, we are promoting maritime trade over and over again every day. If this goes on for a long time, will your and my descendants still care about the land?"

hiss!
  Liu Mi took a deep breath and exclaimed: "The official family is very ambitious!"

All dynasties died because of land annexation. What would happen if there were no worries about land?

Liu Mi didn't know, because this was something that had never happened before in all dynasties.

"Since ancient times, those who can achieve great things are all heroes blessed by destiny. It is common to have ambitions."

Zhao Ting smiled slightly: "We follow the general trend. If the government wants to open the sea, then open the sea. If the land is not allowed to be touched, then we will not touch the land."

"It makes sense!"

Liu Mi stroked his beard and laughed, and invited: "The official came back from Jimo and brought me some Haicuo dry goods. I tried it last night and found that it tasted really delicious. Zhao Pushe can come to my house and have a few drinks. .”

"it is good!"

Zhao Ting readily agreed.

In Yidu County, when it comes to food, Liu Mi considers himself second, and no one dares to rank first.

Not only is it delicious, but he is also very good at eating it. When he has nothing to do, he studies cooking methods and writes recipes.

This was the reason why Han Zhen specially brought him useful information from Haicuo.

Liu Mi will need help from the seafood market in the future.

At that time, a column will be opened in Di Bao to publish Liu Mi's cooking methods.

……

……

In a pavilion in the backyard, Han Zhen was having a meal with the monkey.

After taking a sip of fruit wine, Monkey Hui reported: "Mizhou Taoluo Farm has been officially put into production. It is the hot summer and the sun is strong, which is the best time for salt drying. It is expected that by the end of the year, it will be able to produce [-] shi of coarse salt and [-] shi of refined salt. Ten Thousand Stones.”

"good."

Han Zhen smiled and nodded.

Although the household department still has a lot of money, he is not at all under pressure.

The Qingzhou Army is simply a gold-eating beast.

There are [-] soldiers under his command, all with mouths waiting for food, and there are more than [-] horses.

What's more, the navy is still being formed, and it will cost a lot of money whether it is Shenzhou or soldiers.

In addition to the government's daily expenses, the monthly expenditure is at least two million yuan.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief that the rectification of the Michigan Salt Affairs was over.

From now on, we can earn an additional seven to eight million dollars a year.

Han Zhen took a bite of food and said, "You have worked hard during this period. I originally wanted you to join the Household Department, but there is a shortage of talents under my command, so I can only temporarily aggrieve you and wait for another two years."

Hearing this, the monkey waved his hand: "Brother Han, what are you talking about? If it weren't for you, I would have been beaten to death by the thugs in Xicheng. I owe my current life to Brother Han."

Han Zhen shook his head and said: "Friendship is friendship, brothers have to settle accounts openly."

"Second Brother Han called me back this time, what's the errand?" Monkey asked curiously.

Han Zhen replied: "I am going to establish an official business academy. You will be the president. Your main responsibility will be foreign business and trade."

"I understand."

Today's monkeys are no longer the rogues they once were, and they can get by with just a few clicks.

Han Zhen ordered: "You have to figure out the construction and personnel of the Commercial Institute on your own. If you are missing anything, just tell me. Xiao Siong was in charge of the caravan before, but I transferred him to the bank a while ago. Does he have anything on hand? There are few channels. If you don’t understand something, you can ask him more.”

(End of this chapter)