Zhu Qizhen couldn't keep up with Chang'er's thinking, and his head was buzzing.
It's not that he is stupid, he has never heard of the terms Li Qing. He can understand the individual words, but he can't understand them when they are put into a sentence.
"Sir, wait a minute." Zhu Qizhen raised his hand to stop him, shook his confused head, and asked, "What is capital germination?
What is industrialization?
What is stimulating domestic demand? "
Li Qing explained: "The germination of capital is a phenomenon, well... to be precise, it is the phenomenon of the formation of production relations between employers and workers."
Seeing that Zhu Qizhen still didn't understand, Li Qing gave an example: "It's like an employer with funds and raw materials hiring workers to produce goods, but what I'm talking about here is not an individual case, but a...social relationship.
The people are poor, most of them cannot afford goods, and demand is low, resulting in a weak market;
Stimulating domestic demand means stimulating the needs of the people of the Ming Dynasty. When there is more demand, the market will naturally grow..."
Li Qing is talking about something very new.
Zhu Qizhen had a hard time listening, but with Li Qing's tireless explanation, he finally understood something.
Although it is not thorough, I still have a general understanding.
"As Mr. Wang said, people are poor and most of them cannot afford to buy things. This leads to a weak market. So how can we break the situation?" Zhu Qizhen asked.
"It's broken." Li Qing said with a smile: "Because the people can have enough to eat, and the development of overseas markets has made a lot of wealth;
Although the amount of money flowing into the hands of ordinary people is not too much, it has also left many people with extra money, and in the process of trade with overseas countries, some people have accumulated a large amount of wealth;
At the same time, mass production has led to cost reductions, such as assembly lines... Ahem, take silk as an example. From planting mulberry and raising silkworms, to spinning and peeling cocoons, and then to weaving silk, there are dozens of processes, each of which has Dedicated workers are responsible for this, which greatly improves production efficiency. "
Li Qing said: "As production efficiency improves, costs will naturally come down, and people will be able to afford them. This is a virtuous circle."
Zhu Qizhen nodded slowly: "The industrialization Mr. mentioned refers to the booming development of handicraft industry, right?"
"Your Majesty is wise." Li Qing smiled and nodded, "What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Zhu Qizhen thought carefully for a long time and shook his head gently: "There are advantages and disadvantages, and the disadvantages outweigh the advantages."
"Is the emperor worried that capital will force the imperial power?"
"Yes." Zhu Qizhen said bluntly, "If you go by what Mr. Wang said, the official and gentry groups will eventually become a giant. By then, top capital will employ tens of thousands or even more common people. Then future emperors will So what?"
After a pause, his tone softened slightly, "But the phenomenon you mentioned is also a good thing for the people of Ming Dynasty. I will not suppress it in one day, and I can even promote it for a while.
But I will let my descendants be on guard. Once there are signs of capital expansion, they must be suppressed immediately and forcefully;
If my descendants find it difficult to use them, I will destroy them with my own hands before destiny comes! "
He left no doubt: "The Ming Dynasty will always come first, and everything else must make way for it!"
Li Qing nodded helplessly. This is the shortcoming of the family world. The interests of his own family always come first. Zhu Qizhen can do this, which is enough. At least he still thinks about the people.
In any case, after persuading Zhu Qizhen to pursue a monopoly, Li Qing's goal was achieved.
No one can say what the future will bring, but if he can make some good changes, Li Qing will naturally have to work hard. ωＷω.ＧoＮЬ.οrＧ
Perhaps to future generations, this is just a volume of history in the vast civilization of China, but to Li Qing, it is not. These are all living people.
Someone who can be seen, touched, and has warmth.
He couldn't stand by and watch.
Li Qing has no lofty ideals and ambitions, he just wants to improve the lives of the people as much as possible.
The people of this era are much more miserable than those of later generations. Just living consumes all their energy.
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"No one can say what will happen a hundred years from now. Let's talk about the current affairs." Zhu Qizhen changed the subject, took a sip of tea, and asked: "Sir, you think that this time the imperial court reopens maritime trade, the ministers How will you respond?"
Li Qing considered it and said: "According to past practice, whenever there is a big move in the government, the first ones to jump out are the little shrimps. The big guys will not jump out immediately. Their usual method is to cast stones first and ask for directions;
Only when the situation becomes clear, or after the emperor is tested, will they take the right medicine. "
Zhu Qizhen nodded lightly: "Sir, what you mean is... Yushi Yanguan?"
"That's right." Li Qing said with a smile, "The speaking officials have the right to report things based on the rumors. They speak fiercely and have no scruples. They say they are serving the country and the people, but in fact they are just asking for their names. But more people are those who are personal. The mouthpiece of a big boss, just getting paid to do things."
Zhu Qizhen sneered: "It is said that speaking to officials is not a crime, but... that is not necessarily the case. During the period of Taizu Taizong, it is not that officials were never killed;
Officials who speak out should not be killed. That was what Taizu of the Song Dynasty said, not my Ming Dynasty! "
He narrowed his eyes and said: "If they want to use the rules of the Song Dynasty and show off their power in the Ming Dynasty, then I don't mind letting them taste the pain."
Li Qing did not comment on this and continued: "The court battle is just for the little bosses. As long as the emperor sticks to the bottom line, the decree can still be issued. The real big boss is the local government!"
Zhu Qizhen's eyes narrowed and he looked at Li Qing suddenly, saying in disbelief: "Sir, are you saying... that they are going to cause trouble?"
"Nine times out of ten it will be like this." Li Qing said solemnly: "Your Majesty, don't think that they only know how to scheme. As the saying goes, blocking people's way of making money is like killing their parents. If the imperial court reopens maritime trade, their interests will be immeasurably damaged, and turmoil will almost It’s inevitable.”
Zhu Qizhen still couldn't believe it. He felt that those people were just stumbling at best and holding them back. He said nonchalantly:
"Sir, are you... a little alarmist?"
Li Qing sighed and said, "Is Taizong powerful enough? What's the result?
When the canal was opened, troublemakers emerged one after another; when the maritime trade was opened, the weaving bureau suffered a fire; when the capital was moved, Tang Saier rebelled, and the three main halls were almost burned down... This was during the Taizong period. Did the emperor think he had Taizong's authority? "
Zhu Qizhen was silent.
After a long time, he suddenly asked: "How do you know these things, sir?"
"These things happened only a few decades ago, so it's not a secret." Li Qing said.
"I heard that these things were all accidents and special circumstances?" Zhu Qizhen still couldn't believe that for such a ruthless man as Taizong, there were still people who dared to go against him.
Li Qing smiled, "Your Majesty, do you really think it was an accident?"
Zhu Qizhen opened his mouth and then fell silent. He didn't think about many things and didn't think it was anything, but when he thought about it more deeply, it would become creepy.
"Huh~" Zhu Qizhen exhaled a breath, no longer taking chances, "Sir, where do you think they will start?"
"Fujian!" Li Qing said, "This place will be in chaos."
Then, he added: "Jiangsu and Zhejiang also have to guard against it!"
"So many places?"
"They may not really make trouble, but we have to be on guard." Li Qing said, "It's better to be prepared."
Zhu Qizhen nodded solemnly: "I will discuss it with the British Duke Zhang Fu later. By the way, sir, these days... forget it, it's up to you."
He didn't even want to say anything about the previous court, even if he knew it would be useless.
Li Qing smiled and said: "Your Majesty, although I am not active in court, I often come to work overtime, and I am not idle either. I have been planning for the Emperor and the Ming Dynasty..."
"Okay, okay, I know." Zhu Qizhen said angrily, "It's just you. If it were someone else, I would have punished him long ago."
It's up to you. If you weren't a chubby grandson, I wouldn't tolerate you... Li Qing said, "In that case, how many days will Rong Chen rest and recuperate?"
"Aren't you resting all the time?" Zhu Qizhen was a little annoyed, "Eating the king's salary and sharing the king's worries, where has your consciousness of being a minister gone?"
Li Qing was confused and angry, "Your Majesty, I haven't received my salary for half a year. Have you forgotten? You have withheld my salary until the end of next year.
I am going to court at my own expense, do you know? "
"You...!" Zhu Qizhen wanted to get angry, but he was wrong and said angrily: "Isn't it because you made the mistake first that I deducted your salary?"
Li Qing smiled bitterly: "The court meeting is just a formality, I am only a seventh-rank official, so what does it matter if I can't go to court?
Why should the emperor care about these nonsense? Besides, although I am not diligent in going to court, I am sincere in my work..."
Li Qing boasted again and then said: "Of course, the emperor is also very interested in me, but that's why there are many people in the court who have opinions about me. If I don't hide my clumsiness properly, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me in the future!"
Then he added: "There is no airtight wall in the world. The emperor has repeatedly summoned him privately. How could all the officials not know?"
What will happen to them if I dominate the court again? "
"I will protect you." Zhu Qizhen said.
Li Qing shook his head slightly: "Your Majesty still takes it for granted. If it comes to that moment, the Emperor can't keep it. After all... it's better to choose the lesser of the two."
Zhu Qizhen's face heated up and he said sarcastically: "Sir, you are also very important in my heart."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your love." Li Qing smiled, "There are now three factions in the court, the Six Ministries faction, the Cabinet faction, Yu Qian's own faction, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate sitting on the fence;
If the emperor wants me to directly shake the court, there is only one way. "
"What is it?" Zhu Qizhen said hurriedly, "Sir, just ask."
