In fact, Yang Qingyuan also thought about completely nationalizing water transportation before, but ultimately gave up this plan.
Firstly, this is competing for profits with the people, which is not good for the reputation of the court; secondly, unless the court takes full control, organizations like the Caobang will still appear again, maybe with a different name, and just like the capital of later generations, they will fall. One family will start another, because the market and living space are there.
If it's profitable, someone will do it.
After repeated thinking and a brief discussion with Di Zhiyuan on some difficult issues, we came up with the outline of the plan proposed by Yang Qingyuan today.
The monopoly industry of water transportation was incorporated into the imperial court in the form of a state-owned enterprise joint venture.
The imperial court did not come forward directly, but it was the largest shareholder behind the Cao Gang. The remaining shareholder who did not belong to the imperial court was the Wudang Clan.
Needless to say, there is no need to elaborate on the relationship between Wudang and the imperial court. Zhang Sanfeng, the headmaster of Wudang, was the master of the Zhou Dynasty. Rounding things off, Wudang was also a member of the imperial court.
Therefore, Caobang is also the imperial court's Caobang, a proper state-owned enterprise.
After discussing the second matter, Yang Qingyuan took out another memorial from the table. This was Yang Qingyuan's real killer move. Even if Liu Dufeng didn't agree with it earlier, this memorial was enough to make Liu Dufeng change his mind.
"This is my official letter to the cabinet. It is related to Liu Captou. Liu Captou can read it first."
Liu Dufeng took the memorial and slowly turned it over. It was a brief description of the granary case, but when he read the end, Liu Dufeng could no longer maintain his usual calmness and calmness.
"Master Yang, this?!"
Yang Qingyuan took a sip of tea and smiled slightly, "With Liu Baotou's contribution to Sheji, how can this mere baron not be worthy of it?!"
The first half of this memorial briefly described the granary case, but then the scene changed and turned to Liu Dufeng, who complained about Liu Dufeng's injustice, and then asked for credit and awarded him a title.
Liu Dufeng's position in the court was very embarrassing. The other leaders of the Dark Five had their own backgrounds and were able to resist the pressure of the civil service group, but Liu Dufeng had the lowest status.
Born as a commoner, he was appreciated by the Holy Emperor and promoted to the fifth rank.
But this has also reached the upper limit of Liu Dufeng's promotion.
The civil servants of the Great Zhou Dynasty were appointed through the imperial examination. In Liu Dufeng's case, the Zhou Emperor could not grant him the same background as a Jinshi.
Military generals are awarded titles of Yin Feng and military merit, but the nature of Liu Dufeng's job cannot be ranked among military generals.
This led to the current embarrassing situation. In the past five years, Liu Dufeng's achievements were only rewarded with silver, but he was not promoted.
However, Yang Qingyuan's memorial proposed a new method - conferring titles.
The Great Zhou Dynasty was no different than the previous dynasties, and there was no clear statement that people could not be ennobled except for military merit. Everyone just regarded this as a convention.
It was based on this premise that Yang Qingyuan proposed the title of knight.
Judging from Liu Dufeng's achievements in balancing the world, maintaining law and order, and solving major cases, it was appropriate to be awarded a viscount. However, Yang Qingyuan was still conservative and asked Liu Dufeng to be granted the title of Baron in the memorial.
Since ancient times, officials and nobles have been separated. Officials hold real power, and nobles have food and towns.
However, the title is only a virtual title and has no real power. Although the status is not low, it does not have enough weight in the court.
Therefore, the noble group will stick together to keep warm and fight against the civilian officials.
But what Liu Dufeng lacked was just status. In terms of actual power, Liu Dufeng could mobilize thousands of police officers without going through the imperial edict or the cabinet. How many people in the court could have such power? !
Moreover, this title will also bring about a qualitative change. In life, fame and fortune are inevitable.
Another advantage of this title is that once it is ennobled, even a baron will be recorded in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Although Liu Dufeng originally held real power due to his status, in the final analysis it was just an anti-theft department under the Ministry of Justice. It was impossible for him to appear in the history books. Even if he did, he would be the one who arrested Liu.
But it's different now that he has become Lord Liu. Liu Dufeng is not greedy for money or a womanizer. His biggest pursuit in life is martial arts and fame.
Now that Yang Qingyuan has helped him achieve fame, the pursuit of martial arts will also fall on Yang Qingyuan.
"Mr. Yang, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. If you are asked to do anything in the future, everyone in the six doors should do their best!"
Liu Dufeng's attitude almost made Dali Temple his superior department.
Both under the Ministry of Punishment and under Dali Temple, they were treated as juniors. Looking at the treatment at Dali Temple, everyone would want to change jobs.
"Master Liu is serious! Don't say this nonsense. Dali Temple and Liumen should help each other and cooperate for win-win results. The two sides should form an all-weather strategic partnership!!!"
Liu Dufeng was stunned for a moment, "All-weather?! Strategy?!"
"It's an alliance of brothers! Work together as one!!" Yang Qingyuan explained forcefully.
Liu Dufeng nodded in agreement. He had gained so much from coming here today. Even if his final request failed to succeed, it didn't matter!
The two briefly agreed on some cooperation outlines. As for the specific cooperation details, they still need to be discussed slowly.
"Master Yang! Liu actually has something else to ask for!"
After discussing the cooperation, Liu Dufeng hesitated and spoke.
"Master Liu, it's okay to say it. After today, Dali Temple and the Six Gates are a brotherly covenant. There is nothing that cannot be said."
"This?!...This matter has nothing to do with the Six Gates, it is Liu's private matter!"
"Oh?!" Yang Qingyuan became interested now.
Liu Dufeng glanced at Di Zhiyuan and Ji Yaohua who were sitting next to him, and Yang Qingyuan knew what he meant, "Brother Di, Chief Ji has something to do here. Just go and handle your official duties!"
Di Zhiyuan and Ji Yaohua knew the meaning of Yang Qingyuan's words, and left the study after saying goodbye.
Liu Dufeng hesitated again and again before speaking, "Liu knows that this is an unkind invitation, but it concerns Liu's martial arts advancement, so I can only be shameless."
"Master Yang, Liu hopes to exchange his martial arts skills for Master Yang's innate Wuji Kung Fu!"
Yang Qingyuan was stunned for a moment, how could Liu Dufeng know about his martial arts skills, and then immediately realized that Zhuge Zheng, a good friend of mine, should have told him.
Liu Dufeng also realized, "Please don't blame Brother Zhuge, Mr. Yang. I really can't stand my plea. Brother Zhuge just informed me of the existence of the Innate Wuji Kung Fu, but Brother Zhuge said that this power belongs to Master Yang, and Brother Zhuge doesn't You dare to borrow it without permission, so I came to ask Mr. Yang shamelessly."
Liu Dufeng had a sincere look on his face. Who among those who could reach the mystical realm was not obsessed with martial arts? How could he hold back when he saw the way forward?
As he spoke, Liu Dufeng took out a secret book from his arms.
"This is Liu's skill. This skill was passed down a hundred years ago, but during the inheritance process, an important chapter was lost. Originally, this skill needed to be practiced based on the innate formless magic skill, but this The chapter has been lost for a long time, so no one in our sect has accomplished this skill for many years. Liu took a trick and replaced the Xianyuan True Qi with the Hunyuan True Qi, and also achieved this skill, but it was difficult to make any progress. That's why he came to seek help from Master Yang. ."
Yang Qingyuan took the secret book and wrote eight characters - "Innate Invisible Body-Breaking Sword Qi".
