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Chapter 385 Big Bastard

"I think Fuzhou is the most suitable place. With the support of the new government, workers are at your fingertips; and with the help of merchant ships, it is convenient for goods to come in and out!" Seeing that Fang Congzhe had taken away a lot of the limelight from his chief assistant, Ye Xianggao no longer cared about it. No longer reserved, Chi Guoguo asked to build a wool spinning factory in his hometown of Fujian.

"Yes, Fuzhou is one of the two open sea ports. The blankets, woolen cloth, and wool produced by the woolen mills can be sold to the Western countries nearby. This is in line with the intention of His Majesty's new policy."

Weng Zhengchun, another cabinet scholar, immediately supported Fuzhou's choice. He and Ye Xianggao were not on good terms on weekdays, mainly because they felt that the chief minister and assistant ministers of the cabinet were at the mercy of the emperor and he was too unarrogant as a scholar. But personal grudges do not hinder his love for his hometown. Yes, he is also from Fuzhou.

"No, no, no. Although there are sea ships, they can only go back and forth for thousands of miles. The waves are high and the water is strong on the way. If you are not careful, they will float and sink, causing huge losses. I think Jinan Prefecture is the most suitable. Every household in the area has a spinning machine." It is the custom of gauze weaving, and it is easy for vehicles and horses to pass. It is located in the middle, so it can take care of both the north and the south."

Zhao Shiqing, the Minister of Household Affairs, was really not used to this shameless behavior and immediately launched a counterattack, which was quite reasonable. The wool purchased from the Monan area must first be transported to Tianjin for shipment, and then transported south to Fuzhou for processing. The journey is too long and unsafe.

Of course, the second half of the sentence is the key. This iron abacus is from Jinan Prefecture, and he has taken advantage of the situation to bring the woolen mill that can lay golden eggs to his hometown. Even if he retires in the future, he will be remembered by people when he returns to his hometown.

"This is extremely true, but I also think that Dongchang Mansion is more appropriate because it is close to the canal!"

Before Zhao Shiqing finished speaking, Wang Xiangqian, the Minister of War, put forward a different opinion. It sounds like they are opposed, but if you think about it carefully, it seems that they are in the same group, because Dongchang Mansion is also in Shandong, just west of Jinan. And his hometown is not far from Jinan, but it is not far from Zibo!

"When it comes to weaving, nowhere in the world can compare with Suzhou and Hangzhou. It's just that I don't know much about wool, so it's more appropriate for His Majesty to make the decision." Seeing that Fuzhou and Shandong were tied at two to two, Shen Yingwen, the Minister of Punishment, relented. Slowly stand up and speak.

Although he knew in his heart that the cotton spinning mill had already been built in Songjiang Prefecture, and it was unlikely that the woolen spinning mill would be located near Suhang, he didn't want to put the fat in someone else's bowl, so why not try it first?

"I agree that Suzhou and Hangzhou not only have tens of millions of weavers, but also have access to the canal and the Yangtze River."

Yang Tingyun, the Minister of Rites, tried to support Hu Guifang but failed. Although he was not investigated and punished, he was always worried and did not dare to express his personal opinions in front of the emperor. But he couldn't help it anymore. He was from Hangzhou and was from the same hometown as Shen Yingwen's Shaoxing. He must not stand by and watch at critical moments.

"I also think that Suzhou and Hangzhou are more appropriate." Xu Honggang, the imperial censor of Zuodu, is from Dongyang, Zhejiang. It is not necessary to agree with fellow Zhejiang people on other issues, but this kind of good thing that benefits his hometown must be unanimously disclosed to the outside world.

"I think Dongchang Mansion is more suitable."

Liu Yuanlin, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, was considered a veteran of Jingyang Dynasty, and he was also the most diligent and diligent in not competing for or grabbing. At this time, there were two people from the Fujian and Shandong factions, and three from the Suzhou and Hangzhou factions. Not counting Fang Congzhe, who supervised the mutual trade, only he, general affairs envoy Wang Yongguang, and Dali Temple minister Gao Panlong were left without a statement.

Which side should we stand on? He was from Renqiu, North Zhili, and he couldn't find any important fellow countrymen wherever he looked. Since I don't have the ability to get big benefits for my hometown, I can still sell favors nearby. "I second the proposal..." Upon hearing that Liu Yuanlin supported the Shandong faction, Wang Yongguang quickly followed.

He is also from North Zhili, but a little too far south. Dongming and Caoxian, Shandong are only dozens of miles apart. From the accent to the living habits, he is more like a Shandong native. In addition, like Yang Tingyun, he was on the wrong team when it came to Hu Guifang. How dare he come forward to fight for benefits at this time? It would not be a loss to sell a favor nearby.

"...Although I don't know how to weave, putting the wool spinning factory in Suzhou and Hangzhou will definitely not hinder His Majesty's plan!" Seeing that the Shandong faction had received 4 votes, Gao Panlong began to express his position. Not surprisingly, he also wanted to give his hometown a To add more bricks and mortar, I just added a label, so I didn’t lose sight of the big plan.

Jiuqing plus the three bachelors have 12 votes. Currently, the Shandong faction has 4 votes, the Suhang faction has 4 votes, and the Fuzhou faction has 2 votes. Fang Congzhe has already received the benefits of supervision, and it is not appropriate to compete for others. The last one left is the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Shangshu Zhou Daodeng.

This guy does have some special powers. Since he took office, he seems to be invisible every time he holds a royal meeting. He is clearly in his seat, but he is easily ignored by everyone. If you can't express your opinion, don't express it. If you can't say something, you can't say a word. This can be regarded as taking the word "mixed" to the extreme.

"Zhou Daodeng, the Ministry of Personnel is the head of the six departments. Do you have any opinion on this?" It was a pity that he met an emperor who was more capable of messing around and was even less willing to see others messing around.

"I'm here... uh..." Suddenly being called by the emperor's name, Zhou Daodeng trembled all over. He was about to kneel down and apologize out of habit, but Wang An stepped forward and stopped him.

At present, most of the old rituals of the previous dynasty are still used in the court hall, but the emperor began to simplify them from the Yangxin Palace. After arriving at the Cining Palace, even the kneeling ceremony was abolished and replaced with bows.

"...I really know very little about weaving, and I don't even know what conditions a woolen mill needs to operate properly, so I can't recommend it." After a deep bow, Zhou Daodeng began to explain why he did not express his personal opinion just now.

In fact, his appearance is not vulgar at all. Although he is not majestic, he can be said to be gentle and gentle. His voice is slightly magnetic, his lips and teeth are very clear, and he can speak Mandarin well without an accent. At first, he was favored by Li Tingji, but he was deceived by his appearance.

"You are the first one who thought of asking about the conditions for building a factory. Yes, very good! Let me tell you about it. Although wool spinning mills are similar to cotton spinning mills in essence, they also have special features. Several highly toxic substances are needed to rinse wool. It will be discharged with water without the help of other materials, and no grass will grow where it passes, making it impossible to cultivate for many years.

Therefore, woolen mills must be built near water sources and away from cultivated land and densely populated villages and towns. How about Zhou Shangshu, now that I have explained my conditions, do you have any recommendations for a suitable location for building a factory? "

It was just a short answer, which sounded a bit perfunctory, but it made Hong Tao feel like he had been cheated. Zhou Daodeng, a well-known bastard in the court, actually asked about the conditions needed to build a factory, and he did not think that a cotton spinning factory should be like a woolen spinning factory.

Could such a person be an ignorant bastard? If so, this room of high-ranking court officials plus Wang An should all be fools worse than a bastard. They were busy competing for profits, but no one thought to ask how to build a woolen mill.

(End of this chapter)