Chapter 24 Company Model
He Xi said: "Who is it?"
Fang Guan said; "Mr. Zhan Dingzhan. This time, your Majesty summoned Mr. Zhan first. Then he sent the errands to me and other places. When I see you, I don't seem to want to see Mr. Zhan."
In fact, He Xi didn’t want to see her.
It's just that He Xi is ignorant and ignorant.
After all, Zhan Ding has been in trouble for more than ten years. Just like Luo Guanzhong, he was with the wrong person. If Luo Guanzhong hadn't written a Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Who knows, Luo Guanzhong is also Zhang Shicheng's adviser.
Fang Guozhen was even inferior to Zhang Shicheng. What advisers does Fang Guozhen have? How did He Xi know?
What he values is Fang Guozhen's potential power. Naturally, I think Fang Guan is Fang Guozhen’s heir. best represents Fang Guozhen’s legacy.
And this Mr. Zhan Dingzhan. He Xi would no longer notice it.
However, He Xi heard that Zhan Ding was recognized by Zhu Yuanzhang, and he immediately took Zhan Ding seriously. Said: "Then please invite Mr. Zhan."
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After Zhan Ding left the imperial prison, he looked better day by day. But his legs seemed completely useless and he could no longer walk. But Zhan Ding is much better now than when he met Zhu Yuanzhang. When he went to see Zhu Yuanzhang, he was carried there. At this moment, Zhan Ding was sitting in a four-wheeled car. He was pushed out by the servants.
Yes, it is similar to Zhuge Liang’s car in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
After all, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms was written during this era. Maybe at the same moment. Luo Guanzhong was writing furiously somewhere in the Ming Dynasty. Many of the things he wrote are actually from the Ming Dynasty. Rather than the Han Dynasty.
He Xi exchanged pleasantries with Zhan Ding and asked, "I wonder what Mr. Zhan said to His Majesty?"
Zhan Ding said; "I didn't say anything. It was just some maritime matters."
He Xi said: "I would like to hear the details."
Zhan Ding also spoke out about his plan to use theft to control theft.
He Xi pondered for a moment, his mind racing with thoughts.
Unlike Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yuanzhang did not approve of this plan at all. Therefore, there was no discussion in the secret letter. But He Xi thought of more. His first thought was the East India Company. Western colonists have adopted the company model to colonize, but there are some things that they have not noticed.
Is Zhan Ding’s method good?
In He Xi's opinion, it wasn't too good. After all, if one thing goes wrong, it will come back to bite you. Causing a lot of trouble.
This was something He Xi hadn't considered, and it was a matter of imperial justice.
Yes, in reality, there are not too many things where officials and gangsters combine. But it is impossible for the imperial court to openly cooperate with thieves. No amount of benefits can make up for this kind of damage to the cause of justice. If you really want to do this, at most the officials below will do it, and the court will only acquiesce.
The problem comes again. Just acquiescence means laissez-faire on many things. With such layers of subcontracting, how much control does the court have over these pirates? Or, it is the local officials or the court who really control the pirates. In other words, it is a certain person who controls the pirates. Or some official position.
Just like Xiong Wencan recruited Zheng Zhilong to surrender, when he took office in Fujian, Zheng Zhilong gave him face. But as soon as Xiong Wencan left office. The people behind may not be able to control Zheng Zhilong.
These are all hidden dangers.
However, He Xi felt that Zhan Ding's idea was right.
The control of the ocean must not be controlled by the traditional prefectural and county system. Things at sea are too complicated. At least the Ming Dynasty's bureaucracy is not suitable for the sea.
There are other factors to consider, too, including cost. In He Xi's view, indirect control occurred during the Western colonial era. Maybe there is a way. But this kind of indirect control is definitely not to use theft to cure theft.
He Xi said; "Mr. Zhan, what do you think of organizing a firm to run maritime business?"
Zhan Ding was confused for a moment. Said; "Business name?"
"Yes." He Xi's mind seemed to open up. Said: "Now the maritime ban is deadlocked here. The court intends to open it up. But the worry is that once the people are allowed to mess around, there will be storms on the sea and thieves will be rampant. I can't explain what I do in public and private. But if it doesn't open up, money will come from Where are you coming from? How can I complete my mission to the southeast? After thinking about it, I think your idea is very good. There are too many problems if the court directly controls the sea. It is better to set up a business company and control it indirectly. "
"No, one firm is not good. It would be better to have more to check and balance each other."
Zhan Ding said: "I understand what you mean. It's just that this business is not an ordinary business. It does business on the sea. Without some warships and firearms, we can't do business."
He Xi said, "Yes. These businesses own these businesses overseas. So these businesses are not something that ordinary people can own."
Zhan Ding pondered for a moment and said: "Your Excellency, you have a wonderful idea. The bustle in the world is for profit, and the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit. As long as there is money to be made, they will naturally maintain the order at sea. In fact, the so-called maritime merchants and thieves. There’s not much difference.”
"There's just one problem."
He Xi said: "Mr. Zhan, please speak."
Zhan Ding said: "Credit."
He Xi said: "What credit?"
Zhan Ding said: "Sir, my family is in Taizhou. I have been in the Fang Gong Shogunate for many years, and I have seen a lot of rough people at sea. They are completely different from the powerful people in Nanjing. They are the ones who really handle this big business at sea. And the ones who make the most profits must be In Nanjing. But the question is, why do these people work for the powerful people in Nanjing? To put it more bluntly, how much benefit will the powerful people in Nanjing allocate to him? "
"If we don't get this right, it will definitely not happen."
When He Xi heard this, he immediately smiled bitterly.
Zhan Ding is so right.
He Xi cannot enjoy the benefits of maritime trade exclusively. In other words, you can be alone for a while, but you cannot always be alone. The reason is very simple. This is what happened in the Ming Dynasty. Having power means benefit. Rather than the other way around. He Xi even made a big cake on the sea.
It must also be divided based on the interest pattern of the court.
Impossible to mess around. Otherwise, others will mess with you.
However, the dignitaries in Nanjing looked down upon these people on the sea and regarded them as nothing more than slaves. But their power is only on land. Without being able to reach the sea, the interests of the sea must be protected by these sea heroes with swords and guns.
And these heroes on the sea may not have a favorable view of those in Nanjing who are enjoying their success.
From this point of view, there will definitely be trouble in the future.
It was like the trigger for Japanese pirates during the Jiajing period. They are the descendants of Xie Qian and Xie Ge. They took away the money from the maritime merchants and didn't give a penny back. I feel that I am from a dignified and old family, and I want your money to give you face. Why are you still trying to be reckless, but in the end, you are desperate, these maritime merchants have wiped out the entire Xie family. Of course, these maritime merchants also paid a price. Almost everyone died in the Jiajing Japanese Rebellion.
He Xi suddenly smiled and said: "Mr. Zhan, you are right. However, you shouldn't think about it this way. This is the worry after doing it. Not now. At least, in your opinion, this thing can be done."
Zhan Ding also smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty is right. I am over-worrying. Your Majesty's wisdom is as deep as the sea, and I wanted to give you some advice. But I don't want to be impressed by your leak-proofing and have nothing to say. I admire you."
He Xi laughed and said, "Mr. Zhan is too modest. I can give you some ideas, but I don't know where to start on many specific things. Please give me some advice from Mr. Zhan."
Zhan Ding said: "Then I will make a small suggestion."
He Xi said: "Sir, please speak."
Zhan Ding said: "This matter cannot be rushed. It would be inconvenient for you to send it to your door. It is better to let them covet it and send it to you. Then if something happens, you will have room for evasion. In addition, since ancient times, since ancient times, Reform begins with establishing trust."
"What you are missing now is a piece of wood."
He Xi said: "Wood?"
Zhan Ding said: "The piece of wood that Shang Yang used."
He Xi nodded, understanding what Zhan Ding meant. Move wood and establish trust. First create a successful example to let people see that sea trade can make money. Next, others pushed him away. Rather than the other way around.
But this wood also needs to be chosen carefully.
He Xi himself is not suitable.
Because He Xi is the host and makes a lot of money for himself, many people will doubt the fairness of this matter. I even think that He Xi's position is very profitable. Not that He Xi’s new law is very profitable.
