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Chapter 326 Class by the Lake

Hong Tao is not a pure industrial savior. On the contrary, he believes that if a country wants to be strong, the establishment of systems and rules is the most important. There are no certain rules. In any environment, conditions, and era, one must follow the trend. Can't be dogmatic.

But no matter what situation he is in, actively developing industry is his most convenient and best weapon to attack opponents, consolidate his foundation, and promote changes.

Under this guiding ideology, he valued engineering and technical personnel more than one weight more than politicians. The world has never lacked capable ministers, tycoons in troubled times, and heroes who have been passed down from generation to generation. As long as the situation allows, these people will pop up from everywhere like dogs pissing on moss.

However, there are very few talented research and technical talents, and every one of them is a treasure. Playing politics cannot promote human progress. They are the only ones who can truly grope in the dark and explore the way forward for future generations.

However, these people have a common problem. They seriously lack the talent to play tricks on others, and they are usually naive and naive in politics. This may also be the fairness of nature. If you give enough talent points in one aspect, you will definitely be lacking in other aspects.

In order to make up for these shortcomings, closely monitoring every move of these people has become an effective protective measure. Wouldn't it be a pity to prevent them from falling into cruel political struggles for various reasons without knowing it, and eventually having to be eliminated by themselves.

This time's confusion is the result of people's interference, and it once again proves the necessity and correctness of monitoring methods. Those officials who racked their brains and used various methods, both soft and hard, to put pressure on the machinery factory, definitely wanted to buy the needed equipment as soon as possible, but they also had the idea of ​​taking the opportunity to disrupt the situation.

They could not directly intervene in the operation and management of the machinery factory, but they had access to Xu Guangqi and Wang Zheng, who were officials in the same dynasty. If these two people can be dragged into the water, in addition to resolving an urgent need, they will also become a trump card against the emperor in the future.

In fact, Wang Zhizhen, Li Zhizao, Guo Jia, Wang Jia, and even Yuan Keli were also affected. But the other people, firstly, the pressure is not too high, and secondly, the ability to withstand pressure is relatively strong, so they did not fall into the trap. Only the two of them were a little confused in the center of the vortex.

"I have good intentions, but if I don't admit it, I will cause trouble to Your Majesty. It is an unforgivable crime to not be in one's position and not to seek political advice!" Wang Zheng was still holding a glass of wine and pondering the meaning of the emperor's words, but Xu Guangqi understood it first. . He was anxious and angry for more than two months, but in the end, instead of helping, he only caused more trouble.

Thinking about what the emperor said, it does make sense. From the beginning of the construction of the machinery factory, the emperor never made any request to strongly support the New Deal. Instead, he emphasized many times that production and research and development should be given equal importance, and that technological progress should not be neglected for the sake of output and profits.

The reason why I and Wang Zheng were so worried and tired that we didn't settle down in the end was because we were thinking too much. They were always thinking about repaying the emperor for his kindness and finding ways to solve the urgent needs of the court.

But in fact, due to the different heights of the stations and different locations, the things seen are also different. After being anxious for a long time, I couldn't help with anything, and I also exhausted all the craftsmen in the factory.

"...I...I still don't understand. Shouldn't there be more and more factories in Ming Dynasty?"

Seeing that the teacher was willing to apologize, Wang Zheng had to kneel down, but he still couldn't figure out where the mistake was. Even if he was about to be beheaded, he had to figure it out.

"Nothing can be measured simply by how much, because too much is too much. Let me give you an example and you will understand. Take a carriage factory as an example. Four-wheeled carriages have a large loading capacity, smooth driving, solid structure, and easy maintenance. But due to the output Because it is small, the price is relatively expensive, and many farmers or businessmen in need cannot afford it now.      If more carriage factories are built and all use the standard manufacturing parts of Haihe Machinery Factory, the price will naturally decrease as the output increases, and many people can It’s affordable. Whether it’s used to pull people or load goods, it can get twice the result with half the effort, which will definitely be beneficial to the people of the Ming Dynasty, right?”

At this time, two young eunuchs ran over panting carrying fishing rods, buckets, parasols, and deck chairs. Hong Tao was packing up the fishing gear and giving a lecture. Why do you like fishing? Forcing yourself to slow down is one factor.

Fishing in natural waters is nothing but slow. The fish in the water are disobedient and can't move fast even if they want to, forcing the fisherman's mentality to stop. This is the best time to think about problems and discuss some big issues in a calm manner.

"It can also make the transportation of food and fodder for the army more convenient. With the bow board pioneered by His Majesty, many roads that cannot be passed by carriages have now become smooth roads. A few simple layers of steel can have such a great effect, what a magical skill!"

Although Wang Zheng's political acumen is not very good, he is very good at praising people. As long as it is something he finds useful, he will not hesitate to praise him every time he meets, and every time he will praise him from the heart.

"But have you ever thought about what to do when too many carriages are produced and cannot be sold? People and the army always have purchasing limits. It is impossible for every household to buy several carriages, and it is impossible for every soldier to ride in a carriage.

What will the carriage factory do then? If you continue to produce, no one will buy it. Without production, craftsmen and shareholders will not make money, and all the machinery and equipment will be left there waiting to rust.

It was not only the carriage factories that were affected, but also a series of factories such as machinery factories, foundries, ironworks, coke kilns, lumber mills, etc. that provided parts and raw materials for the carriage factories. And these factories will affect a series of related factories and workshops. Does Mr. Wang have any countermeasures? "

It's a pity that in Hong Tao's eyes, any kind words are worse than farts. A person who has no desires and desires, a person who has jumped out of the cycle of life and death, will not care about anything except his own thoughts.

Oh yes, I also care about the catch. Today's temperature was a bit high and the pressure was a bit low. The fish's appetite was not very strong, and even after casting several rods, no fish was caught. This made Hong Tao's attempt to show off his fishing skills come to nothing, which was even more depressing than the fire at the Haihe Machinery Factory.

Then Wang Zheng was named, which made Wang Chengen on the side sweat secretly. When the emperor was frustrated in his fishing, whoever was questioned basically didn't get any good results. Unless you can answer the standard answer, you will be ridiculed for at least half an hour.

"This..." Wang Zheng definitely couldn't answer, and he had never even thought about this question. In his subconscious mind, good things in the world are always in short supply, so how could he not be able to sell them?

"Exhaust the lake to catch fish!" Xu Guangqi had some clues. Although he couldn't explain the full theory, he could find similar answers from the ancient summaries.

(End of this chapter)