Zhu Youxiao smiled and said: "Okay! Governor Fang selected outstanding representatives of these successful experiences and submitted them to the Ming Dynasty Daily to publicize and praise them."
Square Kong took care of it.
Erxiao, Sun Yun and others said goodbye and left.
Zhu Youxiao said: "Tell us about Tianjin Wei's situation."
Fang Kongzhao said: "Reporting to your majesty, these are the statistics compiled by me. Please let your majesty and the wise king take a look at them, and I will explain them again."
Zhu Youxiao picked it up and handed a copy to Huang Xiao.
Soon, the two of them finished reading.
"Brother Xian, you must have created this method too."
Huang Xiao smiled: "Yes, this is the method taught in the government affairs training class. In the past, the memorials were filled with a lot of flashy words at the beginning, which was a waste of energy and had little content. This is much better. Everything speaks for itself with data, and it is more efficient. Fast too!"
Huang Xiao said and looked at Zhu Youxiao and said: "For example, especially in military affairs, we need to standardize it. When we win a battle, write one sentence, kill thousands of enemies and capture countless. This is vague and too watery. The most famous A word that appeared frequently in memorials more than a hundred years later was called "one shot of erosion for dozens of miles!"
"This is a memorial given after the war with the Westerners at that time. It neither mentions the range of the artillery nor the detailed lethality and other necessary data and corresponding countermeasures. It has become a ridiculous joke."
Zhu Youxiao smiled bitterly in his heart. He naturally knew about this situation. Those civil servants liked to talk about great principles. Their memorials were colorful, but they were often full of nonsense.
Zhu Youxiao nodded: "It makes sense! Good job, my dear brother! Governor Fang, please explain it."
Fang Kongzhao said: "Yes! There are currently more than 5,000 craftsmen in the Changlu Salt Farm, all of whom are employed and adopt the new salt-drying method. A total of 14,300 hectares of salt fields have been opened, and the output of refined salt has tripled compared to the previous period. There is more than enough, and the quality is high. Dahuangzhuang is responsible for selling it, and you can get 940,000 taels of silver a month. After excluding labor and other expenses, you can have a balance of 910,000 taels."
Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but nod.
Kong Zhao said these figures without pause, and they were consistent with the data in the document. He obviously put his heart into it.
Zhu Youxiao asked: "How are craftsmen treated?"
Fang Kongzhao said: "Skilled craftsmen get more than two taels a month, and others get one tael. I have also taken incentive measures, conducted monthly output and quality evaluations, and given rewards. The craftsmen are extremely satisfied with their work!"
Zhu Youxiao nodded: "Yes, this method can fully mobilize the enthusiasm of craftsmen. We should not hesitate to reward the craftsmen, and gradually increase their treatment according to the benefits, so that they can live a happy life. For craftsmen with innovative spirit, we should As a great reward, I have promulgated a new household registration system, and since then all low-income households have been abolished!"
Fang Kongzhao praised: "Your Majesty is wise! In this way, the craftsmen will be even more grateful! Your Majesty loves the people like a son, and I admire you!"
Zhu Youxiao smiled.
Fang Kongzhao continued: "Tianjin Cement Factory currently has more than 12,000 craftsmen. They use gunpowder and manual mining, and use steam engines to grind it into powder. After calcination, the output has steadily increased, meeting the needs of the road from Tianjin Wei to the capital. In addition to the construction, even the renovation of the acropolis and the construction needs of the local people, sales to surrounding prefectures and counties and the capital can earn a monthly income of around 720,000 taels."
Zhu Youxiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, well done!"
Fang Kongzhao said: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. I also follow Xiao Gui and Cao Cao. These are the plans of former Governor Liu. I dare not take credit."
Zhu Youxiao smiled and said: "They are all the same, they are all pillars. Just keep talking."
Fang Kongzhao said: "Tianjin Wei Shipyard currently has 24,000 craftsmen, a total of four shipyards, and four more shipyards are being built. Currently, three Zhenyuan-class ironclads and a fishing ship have been launched, and subsequent ironclads have been launched. In the process of laying the keels, we will strive to launch four more ironclad ships in the spring and summer of next year."
Zhu Youxiao nodded: "Okay! Okay! Fleet construction cannot be stopped. Is there any pressure on funds?"
Fang Kongzhao said: "Shipbuilding is an extremely hard and technically demanding job. The wages of craftsmen are relatively high. On average, each craftsman has a monthly salary of fifteen taels. In addition to daily expenses for food, clothing, housing and transportation, one The monthly amount reaches 170,000 to 180,000 taels!”
"Steel is self-sufficient by Tianjin Wei Iron and Steel Plant. The steel plant can basically maintain a balance of payments. Steam engines and some special parts are purchased in Dahuangzhuang. At present, other profits are invested in the shipyard, and there is still a little money. There is a surplus, but once the eight docks are put into use at the beginning of the year, the funds will not be enough.”
Zhu Youxiao said: "Shipbuilding is extremely expensive. I know this. In the next quarter, Tianjin Weitian tax and other taxes will not be turned over to the national treasury. All of it will be invested in the shipyard. If it is not enough, it will all be allocated by the national treasury."
Fang Kongzhao smiled and said: "Thank you Your Majesty, I have no worries! I would like Mr. Sun from the Ministry of Agriculture to continue introducing the construction situation of the farm to Your Majesty, the wise king."
Zhu Youxiao nodded.
Sun Xiudao walked out excitedly and glanced at Fang Kongzhao gratefully. He knew that this was an opportunity specially given by Shangguan to show his face.
"Your Majesty, the wise king, the current population of Tianjin Wei is 927,458 people, and the total population engaged in agriculture is more than 650,000, divided into 54 large-scale farms with 10,000 people, and 300,000 people. Two farms with a population of more than 5,000.
Four hundred thousand acres of wasteland were reclaimed, and the autumn grain harvest was unprecedented. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment. Each household had an average grain surplus of three thousand kilograms. In addition to satisfying the rations of Tianjin Wei, the excess was sold to the capital. "
Zhu Youxiao praised: "Great! It's amazing! A few months ago, there was civil unrest in Tianjin Wei, but now it can be self-sufficient so quickly, and there is still a lot of surplus, haha! If the whole Ming Dynasty is like this, it will be a prosperous age also!"
Sun Xiudao said excitedly: "Since the implementation of the New Deal, the common people have burst out with great enthusiasm. In order to live a good life, the common people have tried their best to achieve such results. Moreover, a new type of officials have been implemented The system is no longer as oppressive as it used to be, and besides, it is severely cracking down on all kinds of local villains. Tianjin Wei can now say that there are no lost things on the road, and everyone is living a very comfortable life!"
When he said this, he loudly said: "There are nearly one million people in Tianjin, and all of them are grateful for the new policies formulated by His Majesty and the wise king! During the construction of the official road and railway to Dahuangzhuang, the capital, the people spontaneously and enthusiastically signed up , overcoming all difficulties and obstacles, it was finally completed a few days ago, which coincides with His Majesty’s recovery and return. It can also be regarded as a congratulatory gift to His Majesty from all the members of the Tianjin Guard!”
"Long live your Majesty! Long live the wise king! Long live the Ming Dynasty!"
Sun Xiudao shouted excitedly and knelt down.
Fang Kongzhao and other officials also knelt on the ground.
Zhu Youxiao laughed.
"Everyone, get up. As the wise king said, a good life is achieved through struggle! Tianjin Wei is the first place besides the capital to implement the New Deal, and it is also the first government directly under my jurisdiction. I hope you will Keep up the good work and let the people of Tianjinwei live a richer and happier life! Become a model for the world!"
"On the day when the celebration ends, I will lead all the civil and military officials to take the first train of the Ming Dynasty and come to Tianjin Wei again! Show the results of Tianjin Wei's new policy to the ministers and prefects from all over the country."
Fang Kongzhao, Sun Xiudao and other officials were very excited!
This is a great honor.
"Minister, Fang Kongzhao! You must do a good job in all aspects of work to add luster to the New Deal!"
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said to Huang Xiao: "You can arrange the matter regarding the new currency, my dear brother."
Huang Xiao smiled and nodded: "Yes!"
"Governor Fang, in order to further prosper trade and facilitate the people, I and your majesty have newly established the Ming Dynasty currency system. Tianjin Wei is the first batch of pilots. This time the Shenlong has brought silver coins and treasure banknotes. Please open it in the form of a constitution and a secret. Distribute to everyone.”
