Chu Ze's words were like a shot in the arm, making Zhu Rui feel like he was floating.
After talking about land planning, they talked about commercial production.
Especially for commercial taxation, places like brothels and gambling houses are themselves huge money sinks.
These places are industries that use special means to stir up people's desires and make huge profits at extremely low costs.
Chu Ze directly gave this industry a name, cancer industry.
For industries like this, their existence has almost no effect other than consuming people's interests.
Therefore, Chu Ze's proposal in Hengyang City is to clear out all the gambling houses at once.
And not only that, it is also necessary to directly cut it off, establish laws, and all gamblers will be assigned corvee, and gambling funds will be confiscated directly.
As for industries like brothels, which charge extremely high taxes, it is best if the taxes are so high that these people cannot continue to operate them.
Music studios and dance halls can be opened, but skin trading is prohibited.
When Zhu Ze heard Chu Ze's proposal, he couldn't help but frown.
"Sir, although I can understand what you said before and understand what it means. But is this last item a bit deceptive?"
"Music studios and dance houses are allowed to be opened, but flesh and blood trading is not allowed. Those brothels can trade sheep's heads for dog's heads. Isn't this unnecessary?"
After pouring himself a cup of tea, Chu Ze moistened his throat slightly.
Then he said meaningfully to Zhu Rui, who was sitting opposite.
"Places like brothels are places that make up for the vacancies in human nature. No matter how much we ban them, they will not be stopped. And on the issue of brothels, we charge high taxes. The prices of brothels will also rise accordingly. "
"After the cost of going to brothels increases, we are just harvesting money from the rich. Ordinary people don't even have enough to eat. Do you think they will still go to places like brothels?"
"The music studio and dance house are not convenient for others, nor are they those who open brothels. They are convenient for us."
"After these brothels are transformed into music studios and dance houses, I know without thinking that they will definitely sell dogs on sheep's heads. But... if you are caught once, you will be fined. And, a huge fine."
"This is just a way to cut leeks."
"Those who can afford to open a place like a brothel are more or less people with background and strength. What we want is to cut their leeks. If you don't like it, then destroy them."
"It is impossible to blindly rely on light and manage a world justly. Darkness is inevitable. We cannot think about eradicating evil, because evil cannot be dealt with cleanly."
"What we want is to set rules for evil and let them operate according to the rules we have set. Tell them clearly who is the boss."
"However, as the cost of going to a brothel increases, the punishment for some crimes must also be increased accordingly, such as assault. My suggestion is to directly confiscate the tools of the crime. If you commit a crime once, you will be castrated directly."
When Zhu Zhu heard the words "confiscating crime tools", he subconsciously tightened his legs.
Seeing Chu Ze's half-smiling expression, Zhu Rui couldn't help but feel his scalp numb.
This is a cruel person!
"No, I've been listening for a long time. Why do I feel like you are talking about making money?"
While Zhu Xi was still marveling at Chu Ze's bad ideas, Zhu Di appeared behind the two of them at some point.
Regarding his question, Chu Ze turned around and rolled his eyes at him rudely.
"If you don't want to make money, why do you still want to give money away? The purpose of taking away land and redistributing it is to stabilize people's livelihood."
"The law of this entire era is that one percent of the people control 90 percent of the wealth, and then dominate the remaining 99 percent of the people. This is the structure of the times and society."
"As the highest position among the one percent controllers, we cannot always think about depriving the already overwhelmed 99 percent of people, but we must put ourselves in the next echelon. .”
"Those in power exploit the middle class, and then feed back to the bottom. The middle class is still exploited, and the wealth is once again transferred to the hands of the top."
"This is an economic cycle. If you, the person in power, do not deprive the middle class and then give back to the bottom class, then eventually when the bottom class is overwhelmed and collapses, that is when the people at the top will perish."
"With all the nests in the house, how can any eggs be left intact?"
"Take the small city of Hengyang as an example. We take away the money of the people in the middle class and take away what should be exploited. We use this money to give back to the people at the bottom, and then the people in the middle class will still We allow them to continue exploiting the bottom class in every possible way, but it must be within our rules."
"Those who cross the rules are provoking our authority, so these provocateurs must be eliminated."
"You can think of this as a game. Although we don't play the game, we make the rules."
"This simple copper plate can only be regarded as money when it is spent."
"If he hoards it, he's just a copper."
"Just like the current dynasty, the same principle applies. Money falling into the hands of the court will have to be spent sooner or later, but just spending money is not enough. You have to find a way to earn the money back."
"Just by relying on taxes, once the middle class goes beyond the rules and exploits the bottom class desperately, and the taxes at the bottom level fail to come up, won't the court be unable to make ends meet?"
"What we are trying to do now is to set down the rules of the game when the court is at its strongest. At the same time, let all the middle-level people get used to the squeeze from the top, and at the same time, they must abide by the rules set by the top."
"This is also the core significance of the existence of our experimental city."
Although Chu Ze's explanation was a bit cumbersome, it was still understandable to Zhu Di and Zhu Ru.
They themselves are part of the people at the top.
This kind of thing can be understood very clearly as long as you think about it casually.
However, although Chu Ze's theories sound reasonable.
However, Zhu Rui still discovered a very fatal problem.
"That's not right! We are one city, so it's no problem for us to exploit the middle class. After all, our father is standing behind us. Even if we do evil, no one can resist."
"But if it rises to the level of a country, then if all the middle-level people resist together, wouldn't the top-level people be easily overthrown?"
"So although I have been failing, I have never given up on the development of weapons."
"As long as the top level can always control the most powerful force, then naturally there is no need to worry about what waves the middle level can make."
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Sure enough, Chu Ze is still the same Chu Ze.
After Zhu Di heard Chu Ze's words, he suddenly felt clear in his mind.
After Chu Zegang revealed his identity and stabilized his affairs, this guy has been advocating focusing on the development of weapons.
By the way, I studied people’s livelihood.
And now, he wants to advocate starting to exploit the middle class and give back to the lower class.
In this way, if his method is really adopted, the people at the top will have to constantly improve the force in their hands.
Always be on guard against counterattacks from the middle level.
Then, weapons must continue to be developed.
He is forcefully pushing the entire royal family to support his weapon development!
This guy, this is a conspiracy!
As for not using his tricks.
This possibility is not high.
After all, this statement should be the method that best suits the interests of the court.
After all, if the imperial court has powerful force in its hands, it can not only frighten the inside, but also attack the outside.
Generally speaking, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
"Okay, that's all we're talking about for the time being. We'll deal with the specific situation based on the actual situation after King Zhou arrives in Hengyang City."
"Before that, other issues must be dealt with first."
"For the ammunition production line, I will first give you the specific data and drawings of the molds and stamping equipment. Then for the hydraulic system, although I drew a sketch, the specific details require the master to go to the site to arrange and adjust. "
"Yongle, you and the King of Chu can arrange people to pave the site first, and the mining of the salt mountain can also be carried out simultaneously."
"But before that, go to your father to claim credit and settle the matter at the salt mine."
"Okay, then I'll just take Lao Liu into the palace right away, settle the matter at the salt mine first, and then take advantage of my father's good mood."
When Zhu Di heard Chu Ze mentioning his ammunition production line again, his end came immediately.
But when he mentioned his father's mood, Zhu Di immediately became numb.
His father might not be in a good mood today.
After all, he just fainted from anger not long ago.
"Don't worry, believe me. Your eldest brother just went to see your father with iodophor. That thing is a life-saving thing on the battlefield. If you come to see your father dragging Xu Shuai to have a secret talk, he is probably really being raped. Very angry”
"By the way, let me tell you something else. In the thirteenth year of Hongwu, which is next year, your father will use troops in Yunnan, which will be my hometown for future generations. After the army is over, the population will be relocated there. I It is estimated that my ancestors immigrated to Yunnan at that time."
"And if you want to use troops, you have to have money. Nowadays, Ming Dynasty treasure money can hardly be used anymore. And the treasury has me, a gold-eating beast, who is consuming a lot of money."
"Your father is probably very poor now. If you send mineral salt to your father at this time, he will definitely be very happy."
"And you build the ammunition production line, and I will go back and make a flintlock gun. When the two are merged, we can conduct actual combat exercises for the first time in next year's battle."
"Your father will definitely be happy to see this."
"After that, there will be a war against the Japanese. After the war against the Japanese, the silver mines there, even if mined at full capacity, will be enough for the Ming Dynasty to mine for hundreds of years."
"So, if you go to your father at this time, he will definitely be very happy. Because he is really short of money."
When he heard Chu Ze talking about these things, Zhu Di's eyes widened.
Will we use troops against Yunnan next year?
He has never heard of this!
And looking at what Chu Ze said so conclusively, it seems that this is probably true.
After Zhu Di hesitated for a moment, he slapped his thigh and went directly to the test bench to put the salt that he and Zhu Zhen had produced into a cowhide bag.
Then he dragged Zhu Zhen and ran outside.
Regardless of whether what Chu Ze said was true or not, he decided to give it a try.
After Zhu Zhu saw the two people leaving, he thought for a while and then stood up and saluted Chu Ze.
"Sir, since you have said that my father is short of money at this time, and now that war is about to break out, I think it is best for us to start our affairs as soon as possible."
"I will go to my elder brother to explain the situation now, and then I will leave for Hengyang City directly soon."
"I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you sir too much about what happens next!"
Chu Ze looked at Zhu Zhi who took the initiative to invite him, and he couldn't help but reveal a happy smile on his face.
Children can be taught!
I didn't even need to push him, I just knew he was going up.
What a relief.
"Don't worry. Although I can't leave Yingtian Mansion, I can still help you with some things. You don't have to worry about anything, just rush forward. I will make arrangements for you in the rear."
"However, you have to pay attention to your image. From now on, you are going to be famous forever. Don't make any mistakes. When your reputation becomes famous, you will become the talk of others."
Before Zhu Ju left, Chu Ze did not forget to add some sesame seeds to his flatbread again.
After Zhu Ze heard what Chu Ze said, he nodded excitedly.
Looking back, when I was walking, I looked a lot more imposing.
After everyone left, looking at the empty front yard and test bench, Chu Ze also let out a long breath.
Everything seems to be developing in the direction he wants!
But, what should he do about Hu Weiyong's invitation?
To go or not?
In the palace, Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da just looked at the map in front of them. At this time, both of them frowned deeply.
Because, they encountered a very difficult problem.
How can we avoid future troubles and completely eradicate the threat from the north?
However, the two of them just looked at the map all morning, but there was nothing they could do.
Even if one Bei Yuan is wiped out, the Tatar tribe and all kinds of messy tribes will pop up later.
In the northern land, the weather is cold and the terrain is vast.
With the Han people's habit of making peace with the land, it was difficult to control those lands for a long time.
As for the northern tribes, you can drive them away when you are strong, but when you are old and weak, they will still come back.
To cure this kind of thing is simply a fantasy.
"Is this destiny? Even if we spend our whole life, we can't solve this problem?"
(End of chapter)
