Wu Meiniang's eyes were shining, and her two big eyes were looking at Yang Fan with such fascination.
He couldn't help but murmured: "Is there really such a place in this world?"
Yang Fan didn't know how to answer this question, because he didn't know either. This was just a beautiful vision.
Even the era he lived in before did not achieve such a goal. Maybe this is the end of communism.
In this era, Yang Fan will not propose any socialism, let alone a democratic republic.
Because the productivity level at this time is far from being reached.
However, he wanted to plant a seed in Datang, and then let this seed slowly take root and sprout in this land.
It is equivalent to a test base, which needs to be explored slowly, excavated slowly, and cultivated slowly.
Different from experiments on crops, systems require tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years to be demonstrated, and it is impossible to know which path is better.
Even if there are two paths debated by later generations, the ultimate goal is actually to develop productive forces and achieve republic and communism.
Because the ultimate goals of the two paths are the same, there is no right or wrong, right or wrong.
The path chosen will continue to change with the development of productivity. It may wither due to acclimatization, or it may grow into a towering tree as the wheel of history rolls forward.
The various things implemented in Junyangfang are based on the needs of this era.
He wanted to use workshops (capital) and technological innovation to quickly accumulate wealth in the Tang Dynasty, so as to promote the rapid development of productivity and thereby accelerate the process of democratic civilization.
Although there is no democracy at all, it is what is most needed in this era.
Here, Yang Fan will not deliberately promote unrealistic things such as gender equality, human rights, democracy, etc.
The emergence of these things is inevitable when society develops to a certain extent, and no one needs to force them to establish them.
What's more, if he dares to bring it up, he will definitely be drowned by the rolling torrent, because this is not something that one person can carry or push.
This involves changes in the entire society and touches the interests and cognition of most people, which violates the laws of society.
Democratic civilization is based on the material foundation and the development of humanistic qualities to a certain extent.
Only when social productivity develops to a certain extent, democratic civilization will naturally emerge.
In fact, our ancestors were very wise and had this understanding a long time ago.
If the warehouse is solid, you will know etiquette; if you have enough food and clothing, you will know honor and disgrace.
This is the view of our ancestors, and it is also the truth that has remained unchanged for thousands of years.
If you don't have enough to eat, talking about etiquette, justice, integrity, loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and justice are all nonsense and simply empty talk.
Now that he has traveled to this era, Yang Fan wants to do something for the Tang Dynasty and use what he knows to change the course of history.
For example, most people will not go hungry and suffer from cold.
For example, there is no need for the descendants of the Tang Dynasty to endure the pain of war, no need to scream that there are no mansions behind the cliffs, no need to bend their knees for hundreds of years, and no need to let the people of the magnificent mansions be bullied and massacred unscrupulously in a small place.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan stroked Wu Meiniang's little head and murmured to himself.
"That's just a fantasy. Now I just hope that everyone can eat well and wear warm clothes through this method. Mei Niang, don't worry too much."
Wu Meiniang couldn't understand. Isn't it good enough to be well fed and clothed?
Even if she tried hard, she wouldn't understand Yang Fan's intentions.
But she quickly calmed down. With Yang Fan in front to protect her from the wind and rain, she had nothing to fear!
Even if Yang Fan really wants to rebel, she will only support him silently from behind regardless of hardships and dangers, because they share weal and woe as husband and wife.
After thinking about this, the two of them made a tacit agreement not to continue to dwell on this topic.
With soft jade in her arms, Wu Meiniang's eyes are filled with a satisfied smile, as delicate as a flower. In Yang Fan's opinion, the ancient Xi Shi is no different.
Finally I understand why ancient kings loved their country more than their beauty.
This month of living in the open air has brought some relief.
The two were affectionate for a while, and Wu Meiniang said: "Many interesting things have happened during the time my husband has been away!"
"Oh? Mei Niang, tell me quickly..." Yang Fan looked expectant.
Wu Meiniang chuckled and glanced at Yang Fan coquettishly.
"It's not a good thing that my husband did, you know? Because of the Qinghuan matter, Mei Niang made a joke!"
Seeing Yang Fan listening carefully, Wu Meiniang spoke slowly.
It turned out that when Wang Xuance came to Yang Mansion to ask people to register information, Mei Niang sent all the redeemed widowers to Wang Xuance. At that time, Wang Xuance was dumbfounded.
Later, she came to Mei Niang every day to cry and complain that there was nothing she could do. Mei Niang could only stay in Chang'an City during the day, and only set off from Chang'an City back to Junyangfang when the city gate was about to close.
"Giggle...my husband didn't see Xuance's bitter face. It's so funny."
Yang Fan could imagine the scene at that time. It was indeed unbelievable in this era for women and men to work together.
Especially for those literati, it is even more impossible.
But there was nothing he could do. Why couldn't Yang Fan find anyone who could read?
If Wang Xuance hadn't followed Yang Fan wholeheartedly and found out that the helper assigned to him was a woman and a heirloom, he might have given up long ago.
Yang Fan chuckled and asked, "Xuan Ce probably didn't come to see Mei Niang after that, right?"
"How did your husband find out?" Empress Wu Mei looked puzzled.
Seeing Wu Meiniang's cute appearance, Yang Fan couldn't help but feel happy.
"Xuance is certainly enjoying himself among the flowers now!"
"Husband, from Meiniang's point of view, Xuance is not that kind of person, right?" Wu Meiniang couldn't help but mutter, could she have really seen the wrong person?
But when he saw Yang Fan's half-smiling look, he knew that he was being teased again, so he beat Yang Fan with his small fists to act coquettishly.
"Husband, what is the reason? Tell Mei Niang!"
Yang Fan hugged Wu Meiniang's soft waist and explained.
In fact, this is easy to understand. Mei Niang, do you want to...
Most of these shepherds were relatives of the prisoners and had finally been redeemed. They would do their best and be more conscientious than ordinary people.
The reason why Wang Xuance came to complain in the first place was because he had never had the etiquette and customs of working with women before, and on the other hand, because these women were not familiar with the work process at the beginning.
As these stewards gradually become familiar with the work process, they realize that these people are actually very good helpers. With good helpers helping them, why would they come to complain!
After listening, Wu Meiniang suddenly realized!
The reason why she didn't think of this was not because Wu Meiniang was stupid, but because of the limitations of the times, she didn't dare to think about it.
"How much did Mei Niang spend to redeem the lives of these poor people? The court was not in trouble, was it?"
Wu Meiniang pouted with an unhappy look on her face: "These people don't need much money to redeem themselves, but our family will suffer a big loss."
"Why is this?" Yang Fan was a little confused.
"Is it the glass business? Does your husband know how much you have earned so far?"
Wu Meiniang rolled her eyes at Yang Fan, feeling a little speechless about this careless husband, but she was more happy.
After all, Yang Fan's ability to leave all the big and small matters in the house to her represents Yang Fan's trust, which nothing can replace.
Through Wu Meiniang's narration, I learned that so far, the Liuli business has earned nearly 20 million yuan in total.
"20 million yuan? How come there are so many?"
This made Yang Fan have a question mark on his face, which was simply unbelievable.
Wu Meiniang, who had rarely seen Yang Fan like this, chuckled and said, "Didn't my husband tell Meiniang that every customer who comes to the store to purchase a membership card should be given?"
"Based on your husband's suggestions and Mei Niang's own ideas, Mei Niang organized an event, recharging 10,000 guan to get 1,000 guan, and then you can get a 20% discount on shopping. If you can't use it up, you can continue to use it next time, so I just received so much money.”
Hearing this, Yang Fan was simply stunned. He didn't expect that Emperor Wu Zetian was actually a business wizard. It would be a pity not to be born in future generations.
Wu Meiniang had just mentioned the membership system to her casually, but Wu Meiniang had come up with so many tricks.
This is exactly the same as the marketing method used by supermarkets in later generations.
Looking at Yang Fan who was staring at her blankly, Wu Meiniang was a little flustered and asked cautiously: "Husband, isn't this method of Meiniang good? Meiniang thinks it's a big profit. Listen to Meiniang..."
Before she finished speaking, Wu Meiniang's little mouth was blocked!
