"There are also many people at the lowest level who have begun to seek a living in the market, becoming storytellers, editors of newspapers and magazines, and even professional shopkeepers!"
“But often they themselves look down on their own profession, let alone others.”
Wen Tiren replied at this time.
"You can't just see the country without seeing the society. The country system only has three identities: officials, civilians, and soldiers. But in the entire society, there are many professions that can be engaged in, and there are also many that can highlight the identity of the society and the place!"
"After returning to Beijing, we must set up some social royal institutions, hold some celebrations, and have the royal family grant honors to some social roles that have outstanding performance in society, so that our Ming Dynasty will not only be a country, but also have a prosperous and harmonious social atmosphere. , such as awarding the best award to some storytellers who are the best.”
Zhu Youxiao said, "Please note it down as a state memorandum."
"yes!"
Lu Xiangsheng and Wen Tiren replied.
After that, Lu Xiangsheng continued: "Actually, the imperial court still lacks officials outside the customs, overseas, and in the west."
"Since the selection of officials requires examinations, many Jinshi and Juren would rather wait for the official positions in the Ming Dynasty to be vacant before taking the examination, instead of applying to become officials outside the customs, overseas, and the west, so that there is still a shortage of officials in these places. , if the threshold for selecting officials in these places can be lowered, and the salary and so on can be improved, many scholars who are willing to serve but are not afraid of hard work may be able to get the opportunity to become officials, so that the court can send officials to these places. It can also satisfy the desire of these scholars to become officials."
"Okay! Include this in the memo too!"
Zhu Youxiao then added: "In addition, let's just do this. In order to avoid that when officials are appointed in the future, only officials who have been promoted to the Central and Eastern Lands will enter the cabinet and the political hall. Set up a rule that everyone who is above the ministry, even cabinet ministers, assistants, etc. All ministers must have experience as officials outside the customs or overseas!"
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
The two replied accordingly.
Zhu Youxiao smiled faintly, then patted the steam car he was sitting on, and said: "The steam car from Datong Machinery Factory is not bad, but I never thought that one day, my Ming Dynasty would be able to have this kind of car without manpower." A vehicle that can move using only animal power.”
"Yes! Your Majesty just mentioned society. This can be regarded as a big change in society. From now on, it will not be whoever has more horses who can dominate the world, but whoever has the ability to build cars will dominate the world."
Lu Xiangsheng replied.
"This great change started when His Majesty decreed that magic tricks should be renamed as science and technology. Since then, technological innovation can be said to be changing with each passing day, and people have gradually realized that it contains profound knowledge of nature, which has been It can be studied systematically so that all people can benefit from it."
Wen Tiren followed.
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"Technological research and development cannot be underestimated in the slightest. The money that should be invested in this must be invested. If you spend less, you will spend less. Are you very short of money now?
The old man invited scholars such as Sun Yuanzheng, Academician Song, and Husca (Pascal) to come to Datong Machinery Factory, so that they can make our Datong Machinery Factory stay at the forefront of science and technology! Now you are saying that you want to fire them, which is short-sighted! "
Bi Ziyan put forward his own opinions when the workers' committee of Datong Machinery Factory proposed cutting off some R&D functions.
As the founder and director of the former Shouxihe Datong Machinery Factory, his words are still very dignified.
Even Gong Yonggu, the Prince Consort, had to compromise after hearing this: "Since Mr. Bi insists not to cut it, then let's not cut it. My original intention was to use the current technology to expand profits first, and then wait until it is fully used." In the world, we are the only ones in the world who think about technological research and development after our Datong Machinery Factory produces mechanical products."
"Although most of the private sector's technology research and development enthusiasm is not as good as ours, we cannot underestimate that some private sector will have wisdom that others do not have. In addition, we cannot underestimate the ability of the private sector to replicate."
Bi Ziyan continued.
Gong Yonggu nodded: "What Bi Lao said is that the late student gave up his previous proposal."
"Very good! They say that having an old man in the family is like having a treasure, and Bi Aiqing, a state-owned old man, is also like having a treasure. This technological research and development cannot be ignored, otherwise be careful in the future, they will choke you in Datong Machinery Factory and force you to take it. Money buys technology, but if you have the technology, you can choke him and force him to buy your technology, or even make him habitually buy your technology and help you make money."
After Zhu Youxiao stayed in Suzhou for a few days, he came to Kunshan quietly. He came to Datong Machinery Factory without prior notice. After asking the relevant personnel to keep it confidential, he came to the meeting hall quietly.
When Zhu Youxiao heard the content of Bi Ziyan's meeting, he couldn't help but walked in and said a few words.
"His Majesty!"
Bi Ziyan and others were quite surprised and hurriedly stood up to salute.
Zhu Youxiao helped Bi Ziyan up and said with a smile: "Everyone is exempt from the courtesy!"
Then, Zhu Youxiao asked Bi Ziyan: "How is the business going now? Are there any problems?"
"The external environment is naturally still prosperous. From pressure cookers to automobiles, Datong Machinery's products are very popular. Businessmen from all over the country come to buy goods every day. The most recent supplies were reserved a month ago, because the factory responds to employee needs. , established an eight-hour work system, so even if some businessmen asked for a price increase to get goods in advance, we didn't agree. If we really meet the market demand, even ordinary workers can become millionaires."
Gong Yonggu answered under Bi Ziyan's instructions: "There are differences within the company. Some want to train new employees and make more money quickly, but give up on the research and development of new technologies. Some think it is better to continue research and development so as to have more trump cards." , Your Majesty heard it just now, we still choose to listen to Mr. Bi and focus on innovation. Money is not enough."
Gong Yonggu smiled as he spoke.
"You, the Prince Consort, can't let money take your eyes off you!"
Zhu Youxiao said with a smile and sat down directly: "Let's talk again, what new experience has been gained from this employee-based government-owned enterprise experiment, and whether it is necessary for the court to set up a new government-owned enterprise in the future. "
"Your Majesty, after the trial operation of Datong Machinery Factory, I believe that in the future this government-owned enterprise with employee shares will still need to be established. After all, it is indeed more conducive to distributing benefits to employees, but there is no need to give all employees the right to make decisions. !
Because decisions belong to everyone, it is often difficult to agree on opinions, and there may even be situations where no one can convince anyone, thus delaying business opportunities!
Nowadays, Datong Machinery Factory is because Chen, an old man, still has some respect. Therefore, it is difficult to object to anything that Chen decides. Even if he disagrees, he can only retain his opinions and choose to obey, so that Datong Machinery Factory can still make decisions. Efficiency is not guaranteed for other government-owned enterprises. "
"Therefore, in my opinion, employees will still be allowed to hold shares in the future, but they will be controlled by state funds or internal funds, and His Majesty will appoint relevant managers. Only dividends will be distributed to all employees, and employee shares cannot be traded. In this way, employees will invoke their family members to participate The factory is more difficult, and the most important thing is to have a decision-maker, especially when the factory gets bigger."
Bi Ziyan said.
"This will still make government-run industries bureaucratic. Will this lead to corruption?"
Zhu Youxiao asked.
"It's better for officials to commit corruption than for employees to commit corruption together. If officials are found guilty of corruption, they can be confiscated and confiscated. But if employees commit corruption together, we can't confiscate all the employees. Then the factory will no longer be in business."
Bi Ziyan replied.
Zhu Youxiao nodded: "That makes sense! I originally had this intention, but it was hard to say it clearly at the time. I have to let you try everything first so that you can have a deeper understanding! If new government-run industries are opened in the future, what industries should be opened? , do you have any new ideas?"
"From my perspective, I think it's tobacco, alcohol and petroleum!"
Bi Ziyan replied at this time.
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