Sui Dynasty: I, Yang Guang, am both scrupulous and stable

Chapter 275 Productivity War

"Weaving?"

Li Chun had a puzzled look on his face. He had many ideas about steam engines, including Yang Guang himself and what he introduced about installing them on warships as a power system in the future. These are all future application scenarios of steam engines, but he didn't do anything. Connect the steam engine and weaving.

I just wonder why His Highness the King of Jin cares about such a female celebrity?
"Li Chun, do you know how many pieces of silk and satin cloth in the East and West Markets come from Nanchen?"

Li Chun shook his head, and Yang Guang said: "There are many products from the Western Regions in the West Market, medium and low-end cloth, more than half of which are actually from Nanchen. As for the East Market, that is where dignitaries consume, and they are all mid- to high-end. Most of the fabrics come from Nanchen, especially the most high-end silks, which are basically from Nanchen.”

Li Chun was still puzzled, so Yang Guang could only continue to explain to him: "Although the relationship between the two countries is not harmonious, Nanchen has always been prosperous, and the fabric and silk produced are one of the important products. The king is now going to Take this product away from Nan Chen and make money from them, and it will become our industry."

The brains of engineering students do not understand the meaning of economic war.

Yang Guang didn't say much more and said to him from a different angle: "You don't need to worry about why this thing must be done. Weaving is actually a simple matter. To a large extent, it involves repeating a few actions and using a steam engine. It can be done with regularity.”

Li Chun couldn't understand, but he didn't dare not listen to Yang Guang's words, and felt that he must listen because he was always right.

After explaining the matter, Yang Guang asked him to go home and rest. Yang Guang also bought a house in Daxing City for him. This will be our technical director for decades from now on, so we must protect it well.

"Cousin, send some brothers to protect the surrounding area of ​​the workshop. Don't let anyone sneak in."

"it is good."

On the way back, Li Yuan also asked curiously: "Your Highness, why do you focus on a small piece of cloth first?"

"This is called industrial upgrading. When we can really use steam engines to replace the production of something, we can reduce costs to a level that others can't even imagine."

"The steam engine still has to burn fuel, so it won't save much."

"First, people have to rest. If they are exhausted, they will die. If the steam engine is broken, repair it, replace the broken part, and continue to work. We cannot let people work without limit, but we can squeeze the machines without limit. They will not Resist, this can save a lot of time."

"Secondly, the steam engine can only do the work we specified. It is repetitive work, tedious and boring, but efficient and rigorous. There are no small moves in the iron, and the quality of all outputs is almost the same. Not to mention that there are too many products of the same quality. As long as our workshop is put into production, the sales price can be [-]% to [-]% cheaper than the market."

"Thirdly, although steam engines are still unable to produce complex high-end cloth, there is no problem with the low-end and mid-range. This is the largest cloth market. Do you know how many people are engaged in this field in Nanchen?"

"I don't know, but Nanchen's cloth production is large, so there should be a lot of it."

"Of course there are a lot, which means that if we put into production steam machine weaving cloth and expand production on a large scale, at least our own mid- to low-end cloth market in the Sui Dynasty will be taken back. In addition, businessmen are all chasing profits. Yes, as long as we produce enough and the price is low, it will eventually flow to Nanchen. At that time, the cloth practitioners in Nanchen will be squeezed by our products. However, many of them will lose their jobs, and Nanchen will get If there are not so many jobs to provide for these people, it will aggravate the civil strife in Nanchen."

Only then did Li Yuan understand what Yang Guang was thinking, and was even more surprised by the way Yang Guang thought about things. He seemed to think about things from a different perspective.

"Your Highness, how did you come up with this matter?"

"Have you heard the story about Guan Zhong buying a deer?"

Li Yuan nodded.

"At that time, Chu State was the country that produced the most deer among the six countries. Through this, Guan Zhong came up with a way. He asked his men to go to Chu State to purchase deer, and did not conceal his identity, so as to drive up prices. This eventually led to a wave of deer buying in the community.”

"Subsequently, more and more people in Chu began to catch deer and sell them, earning high profits, and gave up farming one after another. However, they never thought that Guan Zhong had another plan besides this, which was that he Buying deer while also stocking up on food.”

"Later, Guan Zhong stopped buying deer. Those in Chu State who had abandoned their fertile fields could not sell deer and had no food. At this time, Guan Zhong used the grain he bought at low prices to lure the Chu people to surrender. In the end, the Chu people When he was so hungry and dizzy, he chose to surrender on the spot."

Yang Guang smiled lightly: "Actually, this is a variation of Guan Zhong's method of buying deer."

"The cloth here is the deer at that time. The difference is that Guan Zhong deliberately raised the price and created a lot of people who caught deer for a living. The cloth industry already had so many employees. We have a different perspective. The reason for lowering prices is the same.”

"When the original commodity prices drop sharply, and even our sales price is lower than their cost price, this industry will no longer be able to support so many people. What will these people do? Wait to die? Of course not."

Li Yuan finally understood, nodded and said: "Most of the cloth in our dynasty comes from the Southern Dynasties. This is one of the lifebloods of their finances. If it is destroyed, their strength will be weakened without even a single soldier."

"Yes, this is the first item. Next, the steam engine can drive other industries, one, two or three, especially agriculture. When our industries are far ahead of Nanchen, Nanchen actually loses The ability to fight with us."

Li Yuan murmured to himself: "Far ahead, far ahead."

"Your Highness, I don't know why when you say these four words, I always feel that I feel a different power. The power that can drive me to keep moving forward and explore is inspiring and inspiring."

"This is the power of words. The steam engine must not be leaked. The confidentiality level of the steam engine must be higher than that of the musket."

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will order someone to guard it well."

Yang Guang returned to Prince Jin's mansion very happily. At this time, the mansion was full of guests and friends, and the reception was very lively, but Xiao Menglan was very busy.

Not only do you have to be at the back to receive the female guests who come to the door, but you also have to order someone to entertain the male guests at the front if it is inconvenient to see them. When people are not polite, you have to be more attentive to avoid being rude.

Yang Guang couldn't help but feel warm in his heart when he looked at the busy Xiao Menglan. Although he didn't know about this kind of social scene, people who came to visit during the New Year had to be well received, so he stepped forward to greet them.

The more Yang Guang's reputation grew, the more guests came to visit. Of course, not just everyone could come in to Prince Jin's Mansion, so greeting invitations had to be sent in advance. Xiao Menglan chose some of them and arranged a time every day in the next few days to notify them of their arrival. visit.

Those who can enter are the nobles of the palace.

In the evening, a report suddenly came from the palace.

The war between the Sui Dynasty and Goguryeo began.

Looking at the Di newspaper, Yang Guang was a little confused. Although Yang Yong had previously said that he would attack Goguryeo in winter, Yang Guang felt it was irrational. Later, Wei Wang Yang Shuang passed by, and Yang Guang felt that the fight would definitely not be possible this winter. After all, Yang Guang Shuang has rich experience in war and has excellent insight. It is impossible for the war to happen in winter.At this time, a report came from Di that a fight had begun.

Yang Guang read the Di newspaper carefully. Yang Shuang personally led the army out of Lulong. In just three days, Goguryeo lost its armor and armor and a small city. The Sui army took over the small city and became the Sui Dynasty in Goguryeo. the bridgehead.

This is obviously Yang Shuang's fighting style, fighting quickly and taking things by surprise. This small town with not strong defenses simply fell into the hands of the Sui Dynasty before the army rushed to help.

This small town was either a tactical accessory in this battle, or it was the tactical center and capture destination designated by Yang Shuang.

Capture the small town, switch from offense to defense, and rely on the supplies from the rear to station heavy troops in the small town. If Goguryeo wants to take back the small town at this time, they will have to fight an offensive in winter. Although this small town is not big, it is The city wall was not short, and the Sui soldiers defended the city. They also had the power of muskets, and the enemy and we exchanged advantages.

Yang Guang's initial doubts turned into excitement: "As expected of my Uncle King Wei, we never thought that he would suddenly attack in winter, and neither did Goguryeo. They have never experienced fighting with us in winter, so they The defense will be lax, allowing us to capture a city quickly and easily."

"Now they are two-faced people, even if they fight or not fight, and Uncle Wei Wang did not kill any people in the small city, but sent them all to other cities in Goguryeo. How can we ignore them? But their How is it possible for other cities to suddenly accommodate so many refugees now? There must be frequent internal conflicts."

Li Jing said with great appreciation: "His Royal Highness, King Wei, used both surprise and justice. He is truly a master of military use. He captured this city. If Goguryeo comes to fight, it will definitely suffer heavy losses. If they don't fight, their court will lose all face." Not to mention, after the spring begins, this city will still be the station in front of the Sui Dynasty. Just strengthen the city wall and slowly erode Goguryeo step by step."

"Secret the advantage with surprise troops, control the situation with real troops."

"Li Jing, if I had known better, I would have sent you over to learn from Uncle Wei Wang."

"Next time I have a chance, I would like to have someone go out to defend the king."

"it is good."

Yang Guang was inspired when he saw the Di newspaper, and of course the emperor was the same. Goguryeo must fight on the battlefield. After all, Goguryeo had been hanging out with Gao Baoning before carrying the Sui Dynasty, and it had been a day or two doing little tricks behind his back. Before, if you couldn't draw your hand, you had to deal with the Turks first. Now that you can draw your hand, you have to beat the dog.

Yang Jian specially sent the happy event to everyone to see, and also asked it to be published in newspapers to help support the New Year celebrations.

Li Yuan frowned in distress, and Yang Guang asked, "What's wrong with my cousin?"

"His Royal Highness, if he continues like this, he may have great achievements."

The reputations of the prince and the king of Jin are now in a relationship that waxes and wanes, but Yang Guang can only laugh: "It's a good thing if you can help the Sui Dynasty win the war."

As the sun went down, Mrs. Wang Long came to the door as the last guest.

"His Royal Highness, Prince Jin, I am walking slowly and came late. How about coming to your house for a drink today?"

"Master Wang is here, there will be wine at any time."

After being introduced into the palace, Yang Guangping withdrew his servants under the look of Master Wang, leaving only Li Yuan: "Master Wang, my cousin is one of our own, and I need him to help me with many things."

Wang Long smiled awkwardly: "Now everyone in the court says that Tang Guogong is in charge of Yingyang Guard for Your Majesty, and he is the choice of the general."

"Father has handed over the command of Ying Yang Guard to me."

Wang Long felt relieved after hearing this and put away his polite smile: "Your Highness, as I told you last time, I have arranged for several old gentlemen from Qufu to come to Beijing after the new year in the name of teaching. , then His Highness can meet them in the school and ask about the situation."

Without Li Yuan's knowledge, Yang Guang told what he heard from Master Wang about Yang Yong's sacrifice to the heaven on Mount Tai.

Li Yuan was very surprised. In ancient times, consecrating Zen to Mount Tai was something that only one emperor could do. Yang Yong was completely overstepping his bounds. If he had participated in this book, would Yang Yong be better?

Yang Guang naturally understands, but the matter is so important that it cannot be reported lightly, let alone by himself.

In fact, he already believed it when Wang Long told him about it, because Wang Long could not lie to him, but Wang Long himself only heard the news and did not see it with his own eyes.

The risk of making such an unsubstantiated claim is too great.

"Master Wang, this year's school examination will be scheduled for mid-April. The weather will be warmer at this time, so it would be a good idea to bring all the gentlemen from Qufu to Beijing."

"Yes, that's good. Moreover, Your Majesty, I plan to change this year's school examinations to imperial examinations. Each place will take the examination first, and then let the students come to Beijing to take the examination together in front of the palace, so that Your Majesty can personally select the talents."

Yang Guang nodded. In the past few years, the imperial examination system has been gradually developed, but students have not yet been allowed to come to the palace. The emperor personally examines and selects talents.

Now we can indeed move forward a step further.

"Master, what is the composition of the students in the school now?"

"Eighty percent are still children of aristocratic families, but the number of non-aristocratic families has been increasing."

"Well, it's already a big improvement. The more grand the science is held this time, the more it will increase the students' desire to study. The top three will be called the number one, second and third overall. When the time comes, they will be selected to wear big red flowers and ride horses. Cross Zhuque Street."

"Your Highness has really thought of all the details."

Yang Guang said: "It would be great if there could be a civilian number one scholar. It would surely become a good story among the people."

"Your Highness, do you want to control the imperial examination?"

Yang Guang shook his head: "It's just a casual comment. The imperial examination must be fair. Even I cannot destroy its fairness. This is the meaning of the imperial examination. There will definitely be civilian champions in the future."

(End of this chapter)