Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 185 Salary Raising Plan, Shanshan and Shaanxi Pilot Project

In the Wenhua Hall, ministers from the Military Department came to pay homage to Emperor Tianqi.

As if he had just escaped from carpentry work, Emperor Tianqi had just changed into a black uniform with a dragon pattern and gilded gold. He looked quite majestic.

"Your Majesty, this is the information just handed over by the Military Department." Wei Zhongxian, as the Chief of Ceremonies of the Inner Palace, does not need to follow the emperor every day. However, because the Liaodong War is about to begin, the Governor of the Inner Palace is always on call. Just in case Emperor Tianqi has any urgent needs.

"Lending money from the private sector to obtain silk from merchants as payment for the Liaodong war."

Zhu Youxiao put down the tea bowl, wiped his hands, and then reached out to take the fold.

"Several adults are already waiting outside the hall," Wei Zhongxian reminded softly.

"Please come in," Zhu Youxiao lowered his head and looked at the content on the brochure to himself.

Not long after, several ministers headed by Wang Qi stepped into the palace.

"I'm waiting to meet your Majesty!"

"Give me a seat," Zhu Youxiao still lowered his head and said while looking at it: "Everyone, please sit down."

Wang Qi and others sat down safely, waiting for the emperor's inquiry.

Ye Xianggao and Sun Chengzong looked nervous. It was obvious that they were still hesitant about Wang Qi's method of "private lending" to obtain salary.

As for Xu Guangqi and Lu Yu, they supported Wang Qi's strategy, but they were still a little worried about whether this method could get the emperor's approval.

On the other hand, Wang Qi, the old god, was sitting there, watching his ears, nose and heart, waiting for Emperor Tianqi to speak.

On the throne, Zhu Youxiao read it up and down several times, only feeling that this method was a bit strange.

"Mr. Langguo," Zhu Youxiao finally raised his head and looked at Wang Qi: "I have some doubts about this method."

"Your Majesty, please make it clear." Wang Qi stood up and bowed, his eyes clear, neither humble nor arrogant.

"I don't have any objection to private lending. Although the whole world is not the land of the king, I also understand," Zhu Youxiao said with helplessness in his eyes: "The world is bustling, and everyone is here for profit."

In the hall, the ministers listened quietly, wondering what Emperor Tianqi found strange.

"If the imperial court encourages merchants to accept silk, which indirectly improves the status of merchants, will this method lead to the people not being engaged in production, but all pursuing the pursuit of running shops, buying and selling, and opportunistic methods? When the country's foundation is shaken, wouldn't it be possible to abandon the fundamentals and pursue the inferiors?" Zhu Youxiao smacked his lips: "I'm worried that this method won't last long."

"Your Majesty, I have an example that can clear up your Majesty's doubts," Wang Qi bowed and walked to the center of the hall, obviously well prepared.

Emperor Tianqi had the same doubts as Sun Chengzong, but he must not say anything to Zhu Youxiao in reply to Sun Chengzong. After all, the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers must still be observed.

"Please speak frankly, my dear," Zhu Youxiao nodded.

Everyone in the palace listened attentively. Even Wei Zhongxian pricked up his ears and wanted to hear Wang Qi's opinions.

"In the early years of our reign, there was a man named Xu Yikui. He wrote a book called "The Shifeng Manuscript", in which there was an article "The Weaver's Pair", which told that there were many handicraft textile workshops in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. The factory consists of several houses and several looms, and the workers are all hired workers. The boss provides the house, the machines, and the raw materials, and the workers provide the labor force. Among them, there is a family in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The owner is named Jiao Qiliang. Seeing the prosperity of textiles in Hangzhou, he He pawned his family's land, purchased factories and machinery, hired workers to produce fabrics, and the business was extremely prosperous at the beginning. The family quickly became rich within a year. In the second year, Jiao Qiliang decided to expand production and use all his family's land. We sold it, added three factories, and took out loans to purchase thirty looms."

Wang Qi paused at this time and looked at everyone: "Do you know, sir, what is the result?" Ye Xianggao and others were immersed in Wang Qi's story, and they were all stunned when they were suddenly asked this question.

Lu Yu subconsciously said: "Business will be booming again in the second year?"

"It stands to reason that it is like this. There is a lot of demand for weaving in the market every year," Sun Chengzong also nodded in agreement.

"But in fact," Wang Qi shook his head: "The next year, Jiao Qiliang went from being a wealthy businessman to being extremely poor. His family did not have an acre of land, and the factory and looms were repossessed due to loans. He was impoverished and his family was in ruins. "

"Why is this?" Zhu Youxiao exclaimed.

"Because the market is already saturated, it is not enough to consume so much fabric, nor to support so many merchants, nor to need so many acres of silkworm land." Wang Qi said a rare term, which made everyone stunned.

But after chewing it carefully, it is understandable.

The words market saturation are quite appropriate.

"But, what does this have to do with opening up trade restrictions and encouraging merchants to buy silk?" Ye Xianggao still doesn't quite understand.

"If Sifang Trading is opened up and the market is opened up, the goods produced by the Orito factory can be completely consumed by the market. In this way, supply and demand will be balanced, forming a closed loop, the market will expand, and production can continue. Then the demand for silk will increase, and farmers will produce With the development, the entire market will be replenished and developed, the population will continue to increase, the market will continue to develop, everyone will be productive, and the country will become more stable." Wang Qi looked back at Ye Xianggao and added: "Even if Without the Liao Dynasty, opening the market would be the only choice."

Wang Qi's remarks made everyone in the hall fall silent, as if they were all digesting and thinking about this passage.

According to Wang Qi's theory, there is some truth in opening up the maritime ban and commerce in all directions.

But will the actual development be so smooth?
  "If His Highness has concerns, opening the Liaodong market can be used as a pilot to connect Horqin, Liaodong, North Korea, and Japan to see the effect," Wang Qi said again.

Taking Liaodong as a pilot and conducting experiments first is a feasible method.

Zhu Youxiao nodded, frowned for a while and asked: "This method is feasible, and I can understand it. How to implement Aiqing's plan in detail? The Liao affairs are becoming more urgent, and time cannot wait for us."

"I recommend Xu Guangqi, the Minister of Household Affairs, to take charge of this matter. I also recommend Sun Chuanting, the magistrate of Puzhou County in Shanxi Province, as a pilot area to allow local merchants to raise funds and pay for the Liao Dynasty!"

Shanxi merchant Fan Zhongjin has already contacted Sun Chuanting, and through the governor of Shanshan and Shaanxi, they are now cooperating in a small-scale encirclement and suppression of the Shanshan rebellious people.

Wang Qi's plan is to let merchants from Shanxi, Shanxi and Shanxi take the lead and enter Liaodong to attract merchants from Jiangnan. Wang Qi has also contacted Fan Zhongjin in advance, and Fan Zhongjin himself is also very concerned about this matter.

"Xu Aiqing, would you like to go to Shanshan?" Zhu Youxiao turned to look at Xu Guangqi, his eyes full of earnestness.

"I will leave tomorrow for a trip to Shanxi. I will raise money for the Liao affair and share your Majesty's worries!" Xu Guangqi bowed to Emperor Tianqi on the throne with determination.

"Okay, within a month, I will receive the memorial raised by Liao's salary!"

"I will live up to my trust!" Xu Guangqi bowed and accepted the order.

Wang Qi stood behind Xu Guangqi, with a smile on his face.

(End of this chapter)