Thinking of this, Ying Zheng sneered.
Some people always feel that they will pick up the past relationships and put them down gently.
It's just that these people have forgotten what kind of person they are.
When he was a teenager, he was able to kill Lao Du, and after taking office, he was even able to banish Lu Buwei. Why would he be lenient to them now?
People are always confident when they shouldn't be.
This is the most fundamental reason for a person's failure.
...........
Penglaizhou
Chen Ke and a few people stood at the beach.
The Manufacturing Department has not yet been completely established, but the craftsmen here are already ready.
On the flat beach by the sea, salt pans have been dug out one after another.
These salt pans are specifically used to make salt.
Chen Ke stood in the distance, looking at the beach surrounded by templates, where some white salt shimmered in the sun.
He sighed with emotion and said, "In just ten days, we were able to produce so much salt."
"The sun-salted method is indeed much better than the glazed pan-fried method."
Fusu on the side also smiled and said: "Teacher, the method you came up with is naturally much better than the ordinary method."
"And the most important thing is that the salt produced by this sun salt method is much better than the salt produced by the frying method."
"I have never seen such salt, as pure and flawless as snow in the sky."
Chen Ke looked at the salt with a little smile in his eyes.
At this time, Penglaizhou can produce salt, which is a good thing for both Daqin and Penglaizhou.
But precisely because it is a good thing, we must be more careful.
"Send heavy troops to surround this place and do not allow any strangers to enter."
Chen Ke said coldly: "Although we want to fish, we absolutely cannot use such an important thing as bait."
"They're not worthy yet."
Fusu also nodded slightly, and Li Xin on the side nodded and said: "Salt is an important weapon of the country, and it cannot be used as bait."
"It's just that without enough benefits, how can we get those people to take action?"
Chen Ke did not agree with Li Xin's words. He looked at the boundless waves in the distance and said, "Profits? Why do you need benefits?"
He said with emotion: "What those people want is just titles and the abolition of counties, so they will definitely take action in various counties."
"In other words, we need to start from the people in Guizhou."
"They also know that no one can change His Majesty's decision except His Majesty himself."
"Therefore, the most important thing is for Your Majesty to feel disappointed with the leaders of Guizhou, the officials of the world, and the people everywhere."
"They may stir up the hearts of Guizhou leaders everywhere, but they will not pay attention to this salt."
"Although salt is very important in their hearts, it cannot make His Majesty change his attention."
Chen Ke shook his head and said with ridicule in his voice: "This kind of people can only see and consider the immediate interests, but they cannot see the long-term interests."
"I told you to be careful about this thing, I'm just worried that some people will take risks."
"The only thing in this world that can move people's hearts is profit."
Fusu and Li Xin stood aside, just listening quietly and not saying anything about it.
Chen Ke glanced at the salt fields in the distance again, then walked outside with his hands behind his back.
As he walked, he said: "When is the latest when salt production can be carried out on a large scale in the salt field?"
Guan Zhuo, who was following the three of them, immediately stepped forward and said, "Governor Qi, if we count by days, it will be July at the earliest."
July?
Chen Ke counted the days in his mind.
July is the hottest time of summer, and the sun is hot. If you can stay in the salt sun for longer, more salt will naturally come out.
It is already June, which means it will take another month for large-scale salt production?
He nodded slightly: "The speed is a little slow, but it's okay."
"It's just that after the salt is made, what are you going to do with it?"
Guan Zhuo knew in his heart that this was Chen Ke's research and consideration on "salt production" and the "Municipal Property Department" these days.
After thinking for a moment, he said directly: "To the Governor, salt is a matter of people's livelihood and is related to the needs of thousands of families."
"Xiaguan's idea is to start releasing the salt in batches when the sun-salting method can stabilize large-scale salt production."
"The price of this kind of salt is 30% cheaper than ordinary salt. This is to ensure that everyone can afford salt."
"Nowadays, in addition to the prefecture and city property bureaus, county, county and city property bureaus have been established in Penglaizhou."
"Envoys from the municipal and municipal property bureaus in each county and county can come to the prefecture and city property bureaus to pick up the salt, and then transport it to themselves."
"In this way, salt can not only be used by the government, but also be prepared to move to a certain place in time."
Chen Ke narrowed his eyes slightly, shook his head and said, "Although this method is good, it has some flaws."
"Salt is one of the most important things for people's livelihood. If it cannot be sold immediately, it will not be a good thing for the leaders of Guizhou."
"And since the Municipal Property Department is in charge of such important things, how can we ensure that the envoys do not line their own pockets?"
After Chen Ke glanced at Guan Zhuo, he continued: "After you go back, think about it again and see if there is any way to get the best of both worlds."
While several people were talking, they had already walked to a small mound on the seaside.
Chen Ke looked at the boundless ocean and sighed faintly: "Salt is now in the hands of the imperial court, but it cannot always be in the hands of the imperial court. "
"As long as this "institution" that controls salt is of the imperial court in nature and belongs to His Majesty, that's all. "
"As for whether it is a yamen, a court, or a state or county court, that is not very important."
"Do you understand?"
What Guan Zhuo heard was vague, and the concept was still too difficult for him.
Chen Ke didn't say much about this matter. He just glanced at him and said, "Think about it after you go back."
"You can't let me help you think about everything. It won't be of any benefit to you."
"I rely on mountains and rivers, and I rely on water and water. One day I will leave Penglaizhou, and it probably won't be too long."
"When the time comes, don't you all need to think about the affairs of Peng Laizhou on your own?"
Guan Zhuo just lowered his head, feeling a little guilty in his heart.
Over the past few days, he has felt the wisdom of Governor Chen, and has become somewhat dependent on him silently.
He also knew in his heart that this was not a good thing.
But the feeling of getting something for nothing was so wonderful that Guan Zhuo was addicted to it for a while, and he didn't even want to use his own brain.
Now that Chen Ke said it, he felt a little guilty.
He lowered his head and said nothing.
Chen Ke turned his head, looked at Huo Shi standing behind him and said, "Especially you."
"You should study more and see more during this period, and don't follow the state court often."
"Many things in the state are considered at a macro level. If you keep following the state's policies, when will you be able to see the real scenery and find your own true path?"
Chen Ke had dissatisfaction on his face.
In fact, it was just a way of visiting the salt drying field today. The most important thing is to deal with the laziness of these people.
When I was still in Penglaizhou, of course I could provide them with some novel methods and structures, and even distant directions.
But what about when I leave?
How about returning to Xianyang City by yourself?
Aren’t these people turned into trash by themselves?
Of course, more importantly.
These people are lazy, what should he do? ? ? ? ?
Ever since these people started to be lazy, the days when he could fish became fewer and fewer, and he had no choice but to become passively busy.
Chen Ke touched his hands in the wide sleeves, thinking sadly that he had been losing weight these days.
We still have to inspire the diligence of these people, otherwise we won't be able to fish at public expense...
This is a huge thing for Chen Ke.
While Chen Ke was thinking about fishing, Huo Shi and Guan Zhuo, who were following Chen Ke, lowered their heads guiltily and listened to Chen Ke's instructions.
Only Fusu looked at Chen Ke with a strange expression. He always felt that the purpose of his teacher's behavior was not just for this.
There must be a deeper reason, right?
Like want to be lazy or something?
But although he saw through it, Fusu didn't say a word.
The teacher has been working hard for such a long time, now it’s okay to let him be lazy for a while.
If the teacher is not allowed to fish, how can there be any reason for the teacher to work harder in the future?
There is a certain degree of relaxation, but Fusu has initially mastered this skill.
.........
In a blink of an eye, July is approaching.
Chen Ke was sitting in the yard. Summer days were really difficult, even if he had come up with a method of removing stone and making ice.
After yawning slightly, he half-closed his eyes.
He was wondering about the next plan for Penglaizhou.
Now Baijia Palace has gradually been established in various counties in Penglaizhou, and the previous batch of literary contests also selected many talents.
Although the township orders, pavilion chiefs, and village orders in various places cannot be completely arranged, they can already cover some larger townships and villages.
This is also a huge progress for Penglaizhou.
The Municipal Property Department has also been set up in various places in Penglaizhou. Although salt cannot be sold yet, there is no need to come to Penglaizhou for things like renting farm tools.
People from all over the country can submit applications and receive farm tools in their respective county offices.
It is just because of the importance of these agricultural tools and the fact that the Municipal Property Department has just been established and has not yet been united with the Manufacturing Department, so after those people apply uniformly, the Municipal Property Department of the county government will report to the Municipal Property Departments of various counties.
Then the county and city property bureaus will send the farm tools to the county government offices. When the date comes, the county government offices in various places will hand over the things.
The Manufacturing Department is also gradually established, but now it still appears in Penglai Continent.
It's the state manufacturing department.
Chen Ke, the commander of the Manufacturing Department, applied and Ying Zheng ordered Lin Fang to temporarily take charge.
This is good news for the Mo family.
After all, Chen Ke cannot be regarded as a complete Mohist family. He can be regarded as the first person of the Mohist family to be a serious official in the imperial court.
When Lin Fang learned the news, he was also frightened, but was finally persuaded by Chen Ke.
Unlike the Municipal Property Department, the Manufacturing Department does not require a high level of political acumen.
In Chen Ke's view, the current manufacturing department's functions actually need to be divided in the later stages.
Manufacturing Department is a natural "enterprise".
In other words, it is a natural combination of a "state-owned enterprise" and a research institute.
It’s not even just one “state-owned enterprise”, it’s several state-owned enterprises.
Because the Manufacturing Department will never sell only one kind of thing, so when the manufacturing of these things gradually becomes louder in the later period, the Manufacturing Department will be cut off.
The first step, of course, is to cut off the sales business and turn it into the "Da Qin Production Department".
And when that time comes, something completely new, the concept of "state-owned enterprises" will emerge.
This is a state-run, profit-making unit, but it can be transformed into something not based on profit when necessary.
It will also be the most fundamental guarantee for Da Qin.
These things must be firmly in the hands of the emperor and the court, and even Chen Ke does not intend to follow some of the systems of later generations.
The "Da Qin Bureau" is still an official organization, and even all the officials in it are officials and minor officials who belong to the Great Qin Dynasty.
It is the same as other departments in the imperial court, without any difference.
He will not find businessmen to serve as officials here, nor will he allow businessmen to take charge of this place, nor will he allow some of the middle-level and lower-level managers here to be businessmen or their descendants.
Anyone who enters this institution created by Chen Ke must pass the examination in a serious manner and the examination conducted by the state, just like other officials.
Once it enters the unified examination at the national level, few people can intervene to put their own people in it.
This is also a protective umbrella created by Chen Ke.
And this system will become a system that cannot be changed in the future.
The reason for doing this was that Chen Ke was worried that after the death of the First Emperor and Fusu generation of emperors, some people would use some cunning means to control the imperial power.
Then he turned the entire Great Qin into what Chen Ke hated the most.
A country can never be controlled by money, businessmen, and money. Even if it is starving to death, it can never become a businessman who only oppresses the domestic leaders.
If the backbone of a country is gone, then the country will decay very quickly.
Scary fast.
Chen Ke pressed his forehead. He felt that it was not just this new and huge organization that was about to appear.
Other institutions must also prevent the emergence of "aristocratic families".
But the "Aristocratic Family" is the most difficult to guard against and the hardest to guard against, because they have a naturally higher starting point than others.
It is impossible for you to restrict that the descendants of officials cannot enter the imperial court or participate in literary competitions.
But once they join, it will be a huge obstacle for ordinary Guizhou leaders. People will naturally choose people they are familiar with.
This is an unsolvable problem.
Chen Ke touched his forehead again.
Perhaps, it's not impossible, as long as he is willing to operate on himself.
