April 10th, Qilu Licheng
The sun was shining brightly in the morning. Countless dragon flags of the Zhou Dynasty were flying in Puyang Market, the largest market in Qilu. Tens of thousands of people were sitting in their respective seats in an orderly manner. Some of them were businessmen from Licheng, some were farmers from Licheng, and some were from textile factories. workers, they have different identities and occupations, but at this moment, they are all looking forward to a historic moment... ···
As the auspicious moment arrived, amid the cheers and applause of tens of thousands of people from all walks of life, Duke Feng of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Grand Marshal of the Army of the World, the Chief Minister of the Cabinet, and the Minister of Rites, Ye Mingsheng, walked up to the high platform with a large trumpet and preached:
"In the past few years, Qilu has made brilliant achievements, overcoming many difficulties, greatly improving public security, and realizing that farmers have land and residents have homes. Colleagues in Qilu have established a lot of achievements. Great contribution, on behalf of the imperial court, I would like to commend you here!
"But what I want to say is that this is not only the credit of Qilu colleagues, but also the result of the joint efforts of all Qilu people!"
Ye Mingsheng's affirmation and praise immediately attracted cheers and applause from the audience. Under the eyes of everyone, Ye Mingsheng continued to list in detail the various work achievements Qilu had achieved in the past few years, and made a speech on behalf of the imperial court. Highly positive.
After talking for about a cup of tea, Ye Mingsheng also changed the topic and said seriously:
"Although Qilu's work has achieved these results, we still cannot slack off. Although the road ahead is bright, it is also tortuous!"
"On the one hand, we must continue to strictly rectify L's governance and eliminate individual bad apples in the Y family of G house. If we find one, we will deal with each one without mercy!"
"On the other hand, we need to find new growth points for the development of Qilu..."
"Qilu is a coastal area, and there are huge markets and opportunities overseas, so I think we should be more active in going to the sea, embracing the sea, and tapping the resources of the sea!"
"Of course, although the sea has opportunities, it also has great risks. It depends on God. If a huge wave comes down, it is very likely that the ship will be destroyed and people will die. In addition to natural disasters, there are also man-made disasters. Pirates and Japanese pirates on the sea are also very dangerous. rampant!"
"Regarding these risks, the imperial court is willing to stand together with everyone to face them together and solve them together!"
"The first point is that in the next year, all shipbuilding technologies of the First Manufacturing Bureau and the Second Manufacturing Bureau will be open to the public for free, helping you build stronger and more reliable ships, so that you can better to ride the wind and waves in the sea!"
"Secondly, the imperial court will also exempt companies that actively develop overseas business from at least 30% of all taxes in the next ten years!"
"The Third Imperial Court will strengthen naval construction, increase efforts to combat pirates, and make every effort to ensure the safety of maritime trade!"
"I have set a goal here. In the next three to five years, we must completely eradicate banditry and Japanese pirates along the coast."
"I believe that the future of the Great Zhou Dynasty lies overseas. Whoever takes the lead in seizing overseas trade will own tomorrow!"
Ye Mingsheng's words immediately caused an uproar in the venue. Some ordinary people could not understand the meaning of Ye Mingsheng's words, but those businessmen who were highly sensitive to Zc all looked excited and thoughtful... ······················
At this time, Ye Mingsheng also continued:
"The risks of developing overseas trade are difficult, and the imperial court is willing to face them together with you. However, I ask those companies that intend to develop overseas trade to protect the interests of their sailors and workers, to have a clear and reasonable work system, and to let them share the experience. The benefits and benefits of development!”
Listening to Ye Mingsheng's words, some store owners in the audience also had different expressions, but Ye Mingsheng on the stage did not care about their thoughts and continued:
"With the progress of the times, science and technology have also made great progress, such as kerosene lamps, consumer goods, cement, looms, muskets, and artillery. These new products are all based on science and technology.
Products, these things have greatly improved our living standards, so we must actively embrace and develop these new things! "
"The imperial court has decided to build one hundred technical schools throughout Dazhou in the next ten years. We want to train our skilled workers in Dazhou!"
Perhaps what Ye Mingsheng said was a little too advanced, so when Ye Mingsheng said this, the people in the entire venue were a little confused. Seeing this, some of the trustees hidden in the crowd immediately took the lead in applauding and cheering. Among these people Driven by, the crowd once again burst into deafening cheers and applause...
After speaking for about a cup of tea, Ye Mingsheng ended his speech and walked down from the high platform surrounded by everyone.
At this time, Ma Runchuan, who was the chief envoy, immediately came over and said with a smile:
"Commander, what you said is really good. The group of businessmen responded very strongly. Each one of them expressed their willingness to respond to the imperial court's call to develop overseas trade!"
However, at this time, Deputy Chief Minister Xie Hanchao seemed to have some disagreements and hesitated to speak, but after hesitation, he did not have the courage to speak.
After Ye Mingsheng noticed this, he did not say anything directly, but continued to emphasize to Ma Runchuan that as Qilu Chief Envoy, he should not only promote the development of overseas trade but also ensure the rights and interests of workers.
On the other hand, we must change people's traditional thinking of being inferior in everything and only reading the books of sages, and promote the development and application of science and technology in Qilu.
Ma Runchuan also repeatedly agreed to Ye Mingsheng's instructions and firmly stated that your request, Commander, is the direction of my efforts. I will definitely overcome all difficulties and complete the tasks assigned by you!
After saying this, Ye Mingsheng also left Xie Hanchao alone, and then asked him:
"I saw you had something to say but didn't say it just now. Now you can speak freely!"
Xie Hanchao, who was left alone, was a little uneasy at first, thinking that he had violated Ye Mingsheng's taboo, but he didn't expect that it was because of this incident... ··
Seeing this, Xie Hanchao was a little hesitant, but in Ye Mingsheng's encouraging eyes, he knelt down and said to Ye Mingsheng:
"In this humble position, please don't be so ambitious as a commander-in-chief. If you are so eager to achieve great success, you can develop so-called overseas trade and what other wonderful and clever skills you have!"
Ye Mingsheng was a little surprised when these words came out. However, although he was said to be ambitious and successful, Ye Mingsheng was not too angry. Instead, he asked Xie Hanchao:
"Since you said that I am so ambitious and ambitious, then tell me specifically how I became the fanatic you call me?"
Although when he said those words, Xie Hanchao was already determined to remonstrate to death, but the ant was still alive, so when he said those words, he was also very anxious, worried that Ye Mingsheng would directly chop him down in anger. However, Ye Mingsheng was more tolerant than he thought, which made Xie Hanchao feel at ease, and he immediately organized a speech to tell Ye Mingsheng his thoughts.
"The policy you have announced will inevitably lead to a large number of young and strong laborers going overseas to prospect for gold. These young and mature laborers are currently the main force in farmland farming. Once they all go overseas to prospect for gold, who will be responsible for cultivating those fields?"
Faced with Xie Hanchao’s question, Ye Mingsheng also replied:
"Your question is a good one, but the imperial court has already considered this issue. The imperial court will produce more agricultural tools and fertilizers to help farmers improve farming efficiency and increase food production. In addition, the imperial court has also reached an agreement with the grasslands to the north. The trade agreement will introduce more cattle from the grassland and replace manpower with cattle power..."
Xie Hanchao didn't seem to agree with Ye Mingsheng's answer. He spoke again:
"Commander, some of what you said has been implemented in our Qilu. These farm tools, fertilizers, and cattle can indeed play some role, but the young and strong labor force is still unavailable, so we have to keep them in the farmland. Here, let them produce food!"
"Now the people of Qilu have had enough food for a few years and have saved up some wealth, but they still can't afford it, Marshal!"
Ye Mingsheng fell into deep thought after hearing this, but at this time Xie Hanchao continued:
"Sir, I have seen the cement, kerosene lamps and looms you mentioned. They are indeed more convenient. I do not deny this. But without cement, we can use traditional bricks and tiles. Without kerosene lamps, we can use Candles, if we don’t have new looms, we can use old-fashioned looms!”
"Although the efficiency and effect may be a little worse, the words of the sage are the root of our great Zhou Dynasty. These things are just heresy. Commander, you must not be deceived by them. May the commander put aside his desire for quick success and quick benefits and cooperate with us. The revolution of the people!"
After saying that, Xie Hanchao, who was kneeling on the ground, kowtowed to Ye Mingsheng continuously, as if he would keep kowtowing if Ye Mingsheng didn't agree.
Seeing this, Ye Mingsheng was a little disappointed. This Xie Hanchao was promoted to deputy chief envoy in Yijing before his southern tour. Xie Hanchao was a native of Qilu and had passed the imperial examination. He was originally going to take part in the examination, but due to the war In the end, the trip did not take place, but even if he did not pass the Jinshi examination, he was appointed as the county magistrate of Qingshan County by Cao Changping, the Qilu patrol envoy at the time...
And Xie Hanchao has always been very honest as an official. There was a son of a wealthy businessman in Qingshan County who robbed civilian girls and killed people. His father sent Xie Hanchao a thousand taels of silver, hoping that Xie Hanchao would turn the tables and let his son go. However, he directly Kicked out by Xie Hanchao.
Even so, the wealthy businessman did not give up. He found the deputy envoy of the Qilu Ancha Division to greet Xie Hanchao, but Xie Hanchao remained unmoved and still dealt with it impartially and sentenced the son of the rich businessman to death.
In addition, Xie Hanchao also made many achievements in organizing farming and developing rural schools. Therefore, after the Fengwu Army captured Qilu, Ye Mingsheng also promoted him to the post of prefect. In the case of Sun Jing'an a few months ago, because Sun Jing'an has deep roots in Qilu, so many people are involved in it and collude with him!
However, Xie Hanchao, who had gone through the investigation, was alone. He refused Sun Jing'an's solicitation and was very self-sufficient. Therefore, after the vacancy of deputy chief minister appeared, Ye Mingsheng also promoted him and had high hopes for him!
What Xie Hanchao said just now about the young and strong labor force made Ye Mingsheng feel that what he said made sense, and he was ready to conduct further research on this.
However, I didn't expect that Xie Hanchao's thoughts were so stubborn. Thinking of this, Ye Mingsheng looked at Xie Hanchao's forehead with blood, but still kowtowed with a determined expression. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, knowing that simple words would be difficult to convince him. !
Remembering that Xie Hanchao was a good official with strong moral character and meritorious service, Ye Mingsheng did not want to give up on him. He immediately lifted Xie Hanchao up from the ground with his own hands and said:
"I'll give you a note and you go to Yijing to inspect and see where the factory is being built. I believe you will have changed when you come back... ········》
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Yi Jing, Ye Mansion
Murong Qingwu, who was leaning on the pillow, flipped through the Yijing Daily in her hands out of boredom, trying to find something that interested her in the newspaper.
Originally, Murong Qingwu was willing to go for a walk in the back garden at the beginning of her pregnancy, but as time went by, her belly became more and more pregnant, and the fetus in her belly began to move, which also made Murong Qingwu Some pregnancy reactions began to occur, so for safety reasons, Murong Qingwu's amount of exercise was reduced a lot.
Therefore, leaning on the pillow and reading some newspapers and books became one of Murong Qingwu's main choices for spending time at home.
Murong Qingwu originally had no interest in reading newspapers. She would rather read some ancient books and documents than newspapers. For this reason, Ye Mingsheng also specially asked Murong Qingwu to organize and collect various ancient books and documents. , in order to satisfy Murong Qingwu's hobbies in this area, and Murong Qingwu also set aside a wing room in his yard.
as her library
However, not long ago, after hearing that An Miao had taken over the operation of Yijing Daily, Murong Qingwu also had strong emotions about Yijing Daily. For this reason, she also spent three taels of silver to subscribe to Yijing Daily for the whole year. Daily newspaper.
However, although she subscribed to the Yijing Daily newspaper, Murong Qingwu was not satisfied with the content in the newspaper. She believed that except for the serialized articles, which were somewhat interesting, the other articles reported in the Yijing Daily were all trivial matters. Those that were truly meaningful Either I didn't dare to go to B, or I simply brushed it off...
