Hearing Zhao Wanxian's idea, Ye Mingsheng was quite interested. After all, in the current traditional concept of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a prosperous population is a very good thing. Even in the previous assessment of the officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty, population growth was regarded as a One of the assessment indicators is that few or almost no people think that a large population is a bad thing...
So looking at Zhao Wanxian with a sigh on his face, Ye Mingsheng also asked with interest:
"Tell me specifically what you think!"
Facing Ye Mingsheng's inquiry, Zhao Wanxian organized his words and said:
"Everyone knows the advantages of having more people. With more people, we can create greater value and more wealth!"
"When people live in this world, they need food, clothing, housing and transportation. They need to eat, have clothes to wear, and have a place to live. These are all people's unavoidable needs. The needs of one person may not be much, but the needs of hundreds of thousands or millions of people It’s a very huge number, even an astronomical number!”
"And if you want to meet the needs of so many people, you need a lot of food, a lot of cloth, and thousands or even tens of thousands of houses. And if you can't better meet their needs, then there will be The imbalance of order leads to chaos and ultimately accidents!"
Seeing that Zhao Wanxian's last words were very tactful and reserved, Ye Mingsheng also nodded slightly, indicating for him to continue.
Seeing Ye Mingsheng nodding as if to acknowledge his words, Zhao Wanxian also continued:
"So how to make better use of the characteristics of a large population, I think is the key to governing Henan as a chief envoy!"
"Although it has experienced decades of tyranny, according to the statistics of the former Chief Minister Murong, the population of Hebei Province has exceeded 10 million at least. In addition, according to historical experience, as long as peace is maintained and no war occurs, the population of Hebei Province will be There will be substantial growth in the next ten to twenty years..."
At this point, Zhao Wanxian paused, and then said seriously:
"Commander Jiyu only has so much land that can be cultivated. I don't think we can rely on the land to absorb such a large population. This will lead to the same old path of the past!"
"I have seen many factories of the First Manufacturing Administration and the Second Manufacturing Administration in Liaoyang. I saw with my own eyes that these factories produced a lot of products. I have read your review of the First Manufacturing Bureau and the Second Manufacturing Administration. I have received some instructions from the bureau, and in the instructions, you mentioned the word industrialization!"
"I think the most important thing for Jiyu to seek development is industrialization. I know that the two manufacturing bureaus have many factories that need to build branch factories, such as cement factories, brick factories, match factories, textile factories, and even firearms factories. I think all of these can be settled in Hebei!"
"We in Hebei Province have a lot of young and strong labor force. As long as the manufacturing bureau gives them a little training, I believe they will become very good workers. Their existence will greatly promote the development of our industrialization!"
Hearing Zhao Wanxian's idea, Ye Mingsheng was really surprised. After Zhao Wanxian said this and observed Ye Mingsheng's expression, he also said:
"Commander, I heard that the two manufacturing bureaus are having some financial difficulties in expanding the factory. I think we can definitely cooperate in the construction. We hope that the Chief Secretary of Hebei Province can provide part of the money and even the land needed for the factory. We can build it." The Chief Secretary can also provide..."
After hearing this, Ye Mingsheng looked at Zhao Wanxian seriously and couldn't help but say tentatively:
"When did you have such an idea?"
Zhao Wanxian said without thinking:
"Commander, you mentioned this method in your original instructions to the manufacturing bureau. I think this method is very effective, so I kept it in mind!"
When Ye Mingsheng heard this, he also remembered that he had indeed issued such instructions to the two manufacturing bureaus in order to expand production capacity. He never thought that this idea was indeed remembered by Zhao Wanxian!
Under Zhao Wanxian's questioning gaze, Ye Mingsheng nodded slightly and said:
"Your idea is very good, but for the specific situation, you still need to talk to Chen Changgui and Su Junjie!
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"I understand the humble position!"
Seeing that Ye Mingsheng did not directly agree, although Zhao Wanxian looked the same on the surface, he was still very disappointed in his heart. After all, this was related to his political achievements. At the same time, he knew very well that more than one person was targeting the establishment of these factories.
Murong Yuliang, who has just been transferred to Huainan, is also planning to let these factories settle in Huainan, and Zhao Wanxian has heard about it. Murong Yuliang has attracted a lot of investment from Jiangnan through some personal relationships, which means that Huainan is better than Hebei and Yu in terms of money. More advantageous.
Therefore, Murong Yuliang’s idea is that your Manufacturing Bureau only needs to provide technology, and then our Chief Secretary will provide the money and land to build the factory. In the end, the money earned by the factory will be split 50-50 between the Chief Secretary and the Manufacturing Bureau.
This is very attractive to the two manufacturing bureaus that are in financial difficulties, and this is what Zhao Wanxian is worried about... ··
Of course, although Huainan has financial advantages, they also have their own disadvantages compared to Hebei and Yu. Because Xu Zhaojie's tyranny in the past few years has left Huainan with ten houses and nine empty houses. Many people had to leave their hometowns in order to survive under Xu Zhaojie's cruel rule. Huainan ran away.
Although in the past few months, thanks to the hard propaganda of a group of Fengwu military officials, many people have returned to their hometowns from places such as Anqing, Jingchu, Jiangnan, etc., overall, Huainan currently has a shortage of labor force Yes, it cannot provide a large number of young and strong labor force like Jiyu!
Taking into consideration the advantages of both sides, Zhao Wanxian believes that Jiyu and Huainan are still on the same starting line, so it is extremely important to win over Ye Mingsheng's attitude. As long as Ye Mingsheng leans towards that place, the balance of victory will be completely tilted!
Thinking of this, Zhao Wanxian thought of the instructions that Song Haibo taught him in person that night. He pondered for a while and then carefully asked Ye Mingsheng for instructions:
"Commander, our Jiyu case has made new progress in the past few days. Chief Secretary Sun Yu, Kaiyang Prefect Yang Peng, and Xuhe County Magistrate Wang Zida have all been captured by the Chief Secretary. The amount of stolen money we have collected has also reached A huge sum of six hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver!"
"The humble official has ordered people to load this silver into a truck and seal it to be transported to the imperial court!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Mingsheng glanced at Zhao Wanxian and asked with a half-smile:
"You really want to do this?"
Zhao Wanxian heard this and said directly:
"Jiyu is the imperial court's Jiyu, so naturally he must obey the imperial court and obey your unified command, Commander-in-Chief..."
Ye Mingsheng smiled when he heard this and then ordered:
"Of these 650,000 taels, you Chief Secretary will keep 150,000 taels. I know that you are very courageous and under great pressure in Jiyu. You need money in all aspects. I cannot let you Zhao Wanxian, a clever woman, make it difficult for you to make a living without rice!"
After Ye Mingsheng finished speaking, Zhao Wanxian felt a little pained when he heard that he was only given 150,000 taels of silver, but he immediately said respectfully:
"Thank you so much, Marshal Tianen!"
After speaking, Zhao Wanxian continued:
"Commander, with this money we can guarantee the treatment of the workers while negotiating with the Manufacturing Bureau about the establishment of the factory. I heard about the guidance Marshal gave to Zhangji Textile Factory when I was in Jixian. I admire you. I fell into despair!"
"I have an idea. When our factory in Jiyu is built, we will be the first to implement the work system formulated by you, Marshal. We will provide free lunch every day, work only four and a half hours a day, and take two days of paid leave every month. Excess time will require overtime pay, etc.!"
"I think these measures can effectively protect the rights and interests of workers and allow workers to get the pay and treatment they deserve!"
Hearing Zhao Wanxian's idea, a strange color flashed in Ye Mingsheng's eyes, he pondered for a moment and asked again:
"Do you think it will be difficult to implement these measures?"
Zhao Wanxian said without hesitation:
"There are definitely difficulties, but we have to face them head on, and we can't shrink back when the going gets tough!"
Feeling the resolute determination in Zhao Wanxian's words, Ye Mingsheng's eyes couldn't help but flicker twice. Seeing this, Zhao Wanxian felt happy and overjoyed.
Although Ye Mingsheng still didn't express his position, based on his understanding of Ye Mingsheng, he knew that the factory's settlement in Hebei Province was probably going to happen...
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Even when Ye Mingsheng was inspecting Jiyu, Ye Mansion was not calm. Just when An Miaoyi was inspecting Jingren's homework, a maid came over and reported to An Miaoyi:
"Madam, Madam Bai tied up a nun in her house and said she wanted to see you!"
Hearing the news, An Miaoyi was a little surprised and hesitated and asked:
"Did Bai Yuanyuan say anything?"
"Mrs. Bai didn't say anything, she just said she wanted to see you! The other nanny was beaten quite badly!"
Hearing this, An Miaoyi seemed to realize something, and immediately looked at Qiqige who was standing aside. Qiqige shook her head firmly in response to An Miaoyi's gaze.
Seeing this, An Miaoyi felt relieved, and immediately ordered Jingren who was silently writing about the difficulties of the road to Shu:
"Go back to your room and write silently!"
Jingren raised his head after hearing this and asked An Miaoyi expectantly:
"Mom, after I finish dictating, can I go play for a while?"
As soon as these words came out, An Miaoyi immediately scolded her with a straight face:
"Mr. Gu is coming to give you a lecture tomorrow. Do you still want to have fun? After you finish dictating, go ahead and prepare for your homework. If you don't perform well tomorrow, I'm going to slap you!"
Hearing the word "board", Jingren's originally expectant face immediately turned cloudy. He lowered his head and followed the maid beside him back to his room... ··········
After Jingren left, Qi Qige also led Bai Yuanyuan into the house. When Bai Yuanyuan saw An Miaoyi, she couldn't help but said aggrievedly:
"Madam, you have to make the decision for me!"
Hearing this, An Miaoyi was also a little curious about what happened to Bai Yuanyuan, and immediately asked:
"Sister Bai, what's going on? Who bullied you?"
Bai Yuanyuan immediately spoke:
"Madam, I have always been upright since I came to Ye Mansion. I have always served the Marshal and the old lady with all my heart. I dare not be careless in the slightest. I usually get along peacefully with all the sisters, but I never expected that there would be someone there. He secretly bribed the nanny around me to search for evidence of my crimes!"
At this point, Bai Yuanyuan's expression of grievance was beyond words, and two lines of tears fell from her eyes. The next second, she knelt down directly in front of An Miaoyi and said:
"Please, madam, make the decision for me!"
An Miaoyi was a little surprised for a moment when she looked at Bai Yuanyuan kneeling in front of her. She didn't expect that besides herself, there were other people planting people around Bai Yuanyuan.
An Miaoyi stood up from the chair while thinking about it, helped Bai Yuanyuan up with her own hands and said comfortingly:
"Sister Bai, don't worry, as long as the matter is true, I will definitely make the decision for you!"
Bai Yuanyuan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes when she heard this, and then said to An Miaoyi:
"With your words, Madam, I can rest assured!"
"I've brought the person right outside the courtyard..."
Upon hearing this, An Miaoyi looked at Qiqige who was aside and immediately ordered:
"Bring people in!"
"yes!"
Under An Miaoyi's order, a nanny in her forties or fifties was immediately brought to An Miaoyi. This person was Nanny Li next to Bai Yuanyuan, but at this time, this Nanny Li was no longer the same as before. He was calm and calm, his whole face was bruised and bruised, and he looked like he was being tortured in some way!
After Grandma Li was brought up, Bai Yuanyuan also said directly:
"The eldest lady is the one who cheated on me and took advantage of others. She promised to collect evidence about me. Oh my god, Bai Yuan, look at me.
Yuan always walks upright and sits upright, so there is no clue for her to collect! "
"Mother Li, now that the eldest lady is here, tell the eldest lady who is your mastermind and who instructed you to do this!"
Because she knew that this Aunt Li was not hers, An Miaoyi said directly without any panic at this moment:
"Is what Madam Bai said true?"
Facing An Miaoyi's inquiry, Grandma Li nodded and said with some shame:
"It's true, someone did ask the slaves to secretly collect clues about Madam Bai, but I was forced to do nothing!"
Hearing this, An Miaoyi also became interested and immediately asked:
"If you confess, you will be treated with leniency, if you resist, you will be treated with strictness. You must be honest!"
Seeing An Miaoyi interrogating Nanny Li here, Bai Yuanyuan also secretly observed An Miaoyi's expression. At this time, Nanny Li lowered her head and said helplessly:
"My servant did some wrong things before entering the mansion and was caught. I thought no one knew about this matter, but I never thought that when I was shopping outside the mansion a year ago, someone found me and took out my clues. , they threatened me to secretly collect Mrs. Bai’s crimes. If I don’t agree, they will make my case public..."
