Outside Fancheng Town, not far from the pier, a new house has been built. The roads are straight, neat, and extremely spacious. The avenue leading from the pier to here is spacious, fifteen steps wide, and is covered with slag, which is shocking at first sight.
Wulang looked around, opened his mouth and said, "This is where the new factory will be built? Look like this - have you ever seen it before?"
Sanlang nodded: "It's right here. I didn't expect that Xiangyang Mansion is such a big deal! With the factory area built like this, who wouldn't want to come?"
The two people were talking as they arrived in front of a row of houses. The plaque outside the house reads "Xiangyang Jiangbei Industrial Zone" in large characters, which is very impressive. In the house with the door open, five or six people could be seen sitting around.
Sanlang attended village school for two years. Although he couldn't recognize all the words on the plaque, he knew that this was where things were done. Pulling Wulang, he walked through the door.
Inside, a young man wearing a green shirt stood up quickly when he saw the two of them. He said: "Are you two here to do business? We are a newly built industrial zone in Xiangyang Prefecture. You are welcome to come here to start a factory. If you don't understand anything, feel free to ask."
Hearing the words, a man next to him who was writing on the desk raised his head. Seeing Sanlang, he stood up hurriedly and said, "Sanlang, why are you here? Do you want to open a workshop?"
Sanlang took a look and saw that it was Qiu Ming, whom he had met twice. The village where he lives is not far from Saburo's home. His brother joined the army with Zhang Chi and is now a captain. Qiu Ming's grades in school were much better. He heard that he was admitted to some school in Xiangyang, but he didn't know what to do after that.
After meeting someone he knew, Saburo felt much more relaxed. Step forward to meet Qiu Ming. Said: "Why are you here?"
Qiu Mingdao: "I went to school in Xiangyang, and then stayed in the city to work as an official. This industrial zone was recently built, and Shangguan sent me here to help for a few days. By the way, you are here to build Factory?"
Sanlang said: "I have a business of making willow baskets, and people from the supply and marketing cooperative came to me. My village is too small, it is difficult to recruit people, and I want to choose a more lively place. I heard from the people from the supply and marketing cooperative what to build here. Industrial area. I don’t understand anything, so come and ask today.”
Qiu Mingdao: "Then you have found the right person. I have been here since the establishment of this industrial zone. If you don't understand anything, just ask me. Let me tell you, the government has paid special attention to building factories recently. , there are discounts here.”
Sanlang said: "I wonder what kind of discount?"
Qiu Ming took Sanlang and the two of them to one side, sat down, and made a cup of tea. Said: "Our Wang Zhenfu, unlike others, pays special attention to industry and commerce. And he is not just thinking about collecting your business taxes, but first thinking about how to solve your difficulties. This industrial zone is for this purpose. It was opened. There are two industrial zones in Xiangyang. One is in the south of the Han River, close to the mountains, and mainly uses the water power there. The other is in the north of the Han River, right here, close to the dock. You guys, these are all newly built The house, the newly built road, everything is convenient.”
Sanlang frowned and asked, "Why does Zhen Fu do this?"
Qiu Ming smiled and said: "In Zhenfu's words, it is to promote the development of industry and commerce, prosper the local economy, and accelerate social development."
Sanlang said: "What's the benefit of the government doing this? It can't be all for our convenience. The government has no benefit at all, right?"
Qiu Mingdao: "Of course there are benefits. The simplest one is tax collection. It is convenient for you to build a place here, and it is also convenient for the government to collect taxes. This is just like the government buying and selling things in the past. There are many benefits to setting up a special place."
Saburo nodded, somewhat understanding. It was a custom in the Song Dynasty that when the government wanted to buy or sell supplies, they would often set up a banquet. Large and frequent ones, such as tea farms, salt farms, and border trading yards. For small items such as collecting beef tendons, bamboo wood, grain, etc., a special field will also be set up. The market is a specialized place and no one is allowed to visit casually. It is mainly service trade merchants.
When Wang Xiaolie established the industrial park, he mainly referred to the practices of later generations. Most cities will set aside a special area as their own city's industrial park. Setting up a business there will provide various discounts and facilitate management. Of course, with reference to the inquiry field of the Song Dynasty, special agencies were set up and officials were assigned. It not only serves factory owners, but also facilitates government tax collection.
The establishment of industrial zones is a very good experience summarized by later generations. Minimize interference from existing society so that industry can grow quickly. It can also form an agglomeration effect and rapidly increase the scale. It is directly managed by the government, and taxes can be easily collected.
After thinking for a while, Saburo asked: "What are the benefits of working in the factory here?"
Qiu Mingdao: "There are many benefits. First of all, there are many factories that have been built here, and you can just rent them. Not only are there places to produce goods, there are also warehouses inside, and you can even set up a separate canteen to cook for employees. If there are few workers and you don’t want to open a canteen, it’s easy. The government will open a canteen here. There is a place to live not far from the factory. It is also convenient for management if the employees live together. If the factory needs people, we have The people who specialize in recruitment will help and go around to recruit. In short, if you open a factory here, you don’t need to worry about anything.”
Sanlang said: "Are we also helping to recruit people here?"
"Of course." Qiu Ming nodded. "Xiangyang Prefecture has special officials to collect information about your recruitment. Notice boards will be set up in Fucheng and surrounding counties. You can follow the officials to recruit people."
"That's very convenient." After saying that, Saburo stood there, lowering his head in thought.
Looking at Saburo's look, Qiu Ming said: "What other difficulties do you have? If you have any difficulties, just tell them and we will help."
Sanlang said: "I opened a reed mat making field in the village, and the business is okay. It's just that it has been open for a short time, I haven't made much money yet, and I am carrying debts. In this willow basket field, the people from the supply and marketing cooperative promised to You can give me an advance of 100 guan, which will be deducted from the payment. If I come to you to open a factory, I'm afraid I won't have enough money for a while. Hey, I really don't want to borrow money."
Qiu Ming said: "Don't be afraid, it costs less to open a factory here. The rent is paid in three months. The government requires workers to be paid every ten days. You don't need to get money immediately. If you have a mortgage, you can still Take a loan from the bank. You are a military dependent, not like other people."
Saburo said: "Mortgage? What mortgage do I have? You know, before my second brother joined the army, my family was not rich."
Qiu Ming said: "How come there is no mortgage? When you open a reed mat farm, there are always venues, machines, etc., which can be mortgaged. And when you supply goods to supply and marketing cooperatives, there is always money that has not been recovered, right? The uncollected payment can also be mortgaged. It can be used as collateral.”
Sanlang's eyes lit up: "Is there such a good thing? Bank loan, I don't know how much interest it will cost."
Qiu Mingdao: "You are a factory owner. Banks like to lend you money. The interest is only 10% a year. Don't worry, as long as the supply and marketing cooperative agrees to accept your goods, it will be much easier to open this factory. You have to work elsewhere. Qian Guan, here, less than five hundred Guan is enough."
Saburo stood there, thinking over and over again, and couldn't make up his mind for a while. The conditions here in the industrial zone are great, but if I don't have enough funds, I will definitely lose a layer of skin when I start the factory. But it would be a pity to miss such a good opportunity.
How many times in your life can you encounter such an opportunity?
