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Chapter 385 The Rise of the Workshop
Lu Chengqi knew that these imperial physicians were trustworthy in their professionalism, so he didn't need to say anything. After explaining to Imperial physician Liu, he walked straight outside the Royal University.Same as when he came, he didn't get in Lu Chengqi's exclusive royal carriage.Instead, he waited on the platform for about a quarter of an hour before boarding the carriage back to the city.

It has to be said that the appearance of public carriages has greatly changed the way people travel in Chang'an City.While the land price in Chang'an City was rising, some workshops could not bear the pressure of rent and moved their workshops to the outskirts of the city one after another.Almost all the apprentices, craftsmen and shopkeepers of the workshop lived in Chang'an City.Every day just after dawn, they would go out of the city, wait for the public carriage, and go to the outskirts of the city to open the workshops and welcome the day's business.In this way, the rush hour for commuting of public carriages has actually formed, which is no different from the society of later generations.

Among these workshops, printing workshops are the most important.The prosperity of the newspaper office has also led to the development of the printing industry.To receive larger orders from various newspaper offices, expanding the workshop seems to be the only option.And the land price in Chang'an City is so precious, how can these workshop owners afford it?Due to cost considerations, the workshop had to be moved out of Chang'an City.The advantage of moving out of Chang'an City is that it is not far from Chang'an City, and the land price in the suburbs is cheaper than in the city. The rent in the city can buy a large piece of land in the suburbs.

After the industry develops to a certain stage, expansion is necessary.These printing workshops, and some small workshops, ushered in a golden opportunity for development after they moved out of Chang'an City.Many workshops found that, even in the outskirts of the city, the profits did not decrease, but increased further.They only need to rent a small shop in Chang'an City to process orders.Production is handed over to workshops on the outskirts of the city.Rents have only increased a little, but they have gained greater development.

With the experience of these pioneers, more and more workshops began to imitate.For a time, workshops on the outskirts of Chang'an sprung up like mushrooms after rain.They also raised the price of land on the outskirts of the city. Seeing that it would be profitable, some farmers hurriedly sold their land, took the money and went to other places in Jingzhao Prefecture to buy land.

It has to be said that this trick is quite effective.Farmers in the suburbs of Chang'an lived a good life, and with the windfall, they could go to other places to become small landlords.It's just that they won't see it with their eyes. In the future, the land around Chang'an City will be turned upside down thousands of times, tens of thousands of times.By the time they recall it, it's too late.

After the formation of the industrial chain, the economy in the suburbs of Chang'an also developed.Gradually, a preliminary industrial concentration was formed. For example, a paper-making workshop would be adjacent to a printing workshop; a wine workshop would be adjacent to a mill...and so on.

Sitting on the public carriage, Lu Chengqi looked at the busy people in these workshops, and couldn't help but feel a little touched.He single-handedly supported the business, but did not restrict it well.With such extensive management, one carelessness is likely to cause most of the workshops to lose their money.After all, the demand in this era is not high. If we blindly expand production, it is likely that there will be a surplus of goods, leading to the bankruptcy of the workshop.After the workshop goes bankrupt, a large number of craftsmen will lose their jobs.What do they do to support their families once they lose their jobs?
As a superior, one must not only see prosperity, but also the crisis behind it.Being prepared for danger in times of peace is always the only rule to be invincible.It's just that how to regulate the industry needs to be considered.Excessive suppression may cause people all over the world to lose confidence in business.It took a lot of effort to recover a little vitality, and it seemed unreasonable to keep suppressing like this.But if they don't care, these workshops will produce blindly, regardless of market demand.

Before he could come up with a good idea, the public carriage had already arrived.After getting off the carriage, Lu Chengqi walked straight to the palace under the guidance of the personal eunuch.It was already past noon, and Lu Chengqi, who hadn't eaten, was already hungry.

I am used to three meals a day, and I feel hungry if I don't eat one meal.The north of Chang'an City is very close to the Imperial Palace, and it only takes a cup of tea to arrive at the Imperial Street.Royal Street is an exclusive road for the royal relatives. There are almost no white houses on both sides, and they are all either rich or expensive.On both sides of the Royal Street, it can be regarded as a kind of Huangzhuang in general, but it is in the form of a private house, specially used to reward the ministers who have made great achievements.

Vendors are not allowed on the Royal Street, but there are still peddlers who are forced to make a living, risking five days in prison to sell along the street here.After all, this is a high-end residential area with many rich people.The income of any day is much higher than that of ordinary people.

Lu Chengqi thought it was funny, these shopkeepers belonged to ghosts, and they would definitely be expelled by urban management in later generations.It's just that as the supreme ruler of Dashun, Lu Chengqi knew that it was not easy for these people to make a living, and the officials below were also afraid of being blamed for being inconsiderate of the people, so they just turned a blind eye and let them go. up.As long as they pay their taxes on time, they can do whatever they want.

Lu Chengqi noticed that these shopkeepers usually carry rouge, gouache, small jewelry and other feminine products.He guessed that it is estimated that the ladies of the family do not go out of the door, and they want to buy rouge and gouache, so they rely on these peddlers.

Could it be that there is a secret agreement between the ladies and the shopkeepers, so no officials dare to take care of them?Lu Chengqi felt more and more that there was such a possibility. This is a lady who is either rich or expensive. How dare the officials take care of her?Wouldn't it be asking for trouble if he offended the family members of the dignitaries of the dynasty?One thing more is worse than one thing less. Anyway, they are all subordinates with their salaries, so how can they offend someone they can't afford to offend?
Seeing through the truth behind it, Lu Chengqi sighed.Sure enough, one person attains the Tao, and the chicken and dog ascend to heaven.When he became a high-ranking official, even the doorman was a second-rank official.This is the characteristic of the Central Plains Dynasty, and it will not take a day to change it.There is a long way to go, and we still need to continue to work hard!

With something on his mind, after returning to the palace, Lu Chengqi went straight to the imperial dining room.Being an emperor has this advantage, everything is the most advanced enjoyment.Those royal chefs have already prepared meals.It took less than half an hour for Lu Chengqi to sit down in the imperial dining room, when three dishes and one soup were brought out by the maid.

After feasting, Lu Chengqi wiped his mouth under the service of the maid, and then walked to the Chuigong Hall.Before he entered the Chuigong Hall, he saw Imperial Physician Liu waiting for him under the eaves of the hall.After seeing Lu Chengqi, Doctor Liu hurriedly bowed and said, "I refer to Your Majesty..."

Lu Chengqi was a little surprised: "Didn't I ask you to see a doctor for General Di? Why did you turn around so quickly?"

Doctor Liu bowed and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the root of the old general's illness was caused by the arrow, and he was not treated properly at that time, which led to the current illness. And General Di also sought out a famous doctor and prescribed a strange prescription for him, which is quite effective. I am not good at medicine. , there is no better prescription, I hope His Majesty punishes the crime."

After hearing this, Lu Chengqi understood.Di Qing will always charge forward in every battle. Although he has repeatedly made extraordinary achievements, it is a meritorious service in exchange for his flesh and blood.When you are young, you can still bear it. Once you are old, the hidden dangers left by the trauma you received at the beginning will surface as the essence and blood decline.

Lu Chengqi pondered for a while, and then said: "In your opinion, how is Old General Di's situation now?"

Doctor Liu did not dare to hide anything, and said: "If you are calm, the old general will be fine. If you are angry and stagnate in your chest, I'm afraid..."

(End of this chapter)