Iron Dynasty

"Private business open workshop?"

Princess Pingyang looked happy, she came for this, Xiao Ming clearly understood her thoughts.

However, she has always had doubts about Xiao Ming's enthusiasm for business, so she asked: "Why does the emperor have a soft spot for business?"

Xiao Ming smiled, "The eldest princess is wrong. Industry is the backbone of commerce, so for me, I value industry more than commerce."

After pondering for a while, he said: "The strength of a country depends on the wealth of the people. The wealth of the people depends on the number of properties, which in turn result from industry."

Princess Pingyang frowned slightly. Although her vision was not as broad as Xiao Ming, she understood what Xiao Ming said.

So he said: "The emperor is going to let merchants build a lot of workshops this time?"

Xiao Ming nodded. The fundamental of this reform was to revitalize industry. The lack of materials for the Northern War made him deeply realize that Qingzhou's industrial capacity was insufficient.

If he wants to build an industrial system similar to that of Western countries, he must encourage people and businessmen to participate in industrial construction.

With more workshops, the products of Dayu will be enriched. Once the products are rich, they can be sold to other places. Then the people will have money again and the country will become prosperous and strong.

"Yes, this time I will not only encourage the construction of workshops, but also plan to sell steam engines to merchants so that they can build workshops in the six states."

This is something that Xiao Ming hesitated for a long time. The steam engine can't be hidden. As a kind of driving force, he must be popularized among the people to be able to exert its maximum value.

With the sale of steam engines, he will open up textile and other industries to businessmen, and after ensuring that the people have food to eat, he will ensure that the people have clothes to wear.

"Steam engine?" Princess Pingyang was shocked.

This steam engine has always been a very mysterious thing, and she has never seen its true face after hearing it. Now Xiao Ming bluntly said that she would sell the steam engine, which made her unable to react at all.

Xiao Ming thought that this was what the Princess Pingyang said. He said, "Princess, you tell them this is a rare opportunity. It's up to them if they don't catch it."

Princess Pingyang nodded, "The emperor, after I go back, I will summon them to talk about this, and also beat them for the emperor."

I am naturally happy with this Xiao Ming. The imperial clan guards have been very strict in the past dynasties, so they are not allowed to engage in business or politics, and raise them like pigs.

Princess Pingyang said something about industry and commerce. Princess Pingyang left, and Xiao Ming continued to write the imperial edict. This imperial edict was the beginning of the rise of Liuzhou's industry.

The next morning, Xiao Ming asked Qian Dafu to read the imperial decree and formally established the support and protection of the establishment of private private workshops.

At the same time, he proposed three new terms in the imperial edict, the first is capital, the second is industry, and the third is company.

The main purpose of this imperial edict is to use the power of the court to support the development of private capital. For this reason, four policies are proposed in the imperial edict.

The first policy is to abolish the checkpoints in all parts of the north, so that the north is connected to the city, and the goods can be sold freely in the north. At the same time, it will take over the mines of rebellious vassals and rebellious lords, transform and expand them to form a mining enterprise controlled by the imperial court. Modern mines, smelting workshops.

The second is to open up advanced technologies and machinery such as steam engines and textile machines to the private sector, while at the same time transforming previously outdated technologies and equipment.

Article 3 is to open up textile, white sugar, soap and other industries to the private sector. Article 4 is to require Qingzhou Bank to provide individual support to individuals. At the same time, the court should also use silver to encourage private capital development.

As soon as this policy came out, the court was in an uproar. In their opinion, the emperor's reforms were too far.

"The emperor, the merchants do not think about production or farming, and this farming is the foundation of the country. If this is the case for a long time, there will be problems with this food." Fiji said.

"The emperor think twice, the ministers are not against the emperor, but hope that the emperor can consider agriculture." The ministers said one after another.

When productivity is insufficient, Xiao Ming will naturally not die to abandon agriculture, so he said: “There is no contradiction between promoting business and persuading agriculture. After all, there are few people who can do business. Machinery, steam pumps and other equipment are used in farming."

Fiji and others were whispering, and Xiao Ming's words made them feel at ease.

Pang Yukun did not raise any objections this time, because it was within his expectation. Xiao Ming had encouraged commercial development before, but this time it was only more thorough.

In his opinion, the fundamental reason for Xiao Ming's determination this time is that the North is basically stable now and can make big strides, so that in the future they can have sufficient supplies to defeat the barbarians.

Seeing that all the ministers had no objection, he said: "If you have something to say in the court today, the content of this imperial decree will be implemented in the six states after this early dynasty. If there are people who are in the way, don't blame me for being ruthless. ."

"Yes, the emperor." The ministers bowed and said.

After experiencing the Yu Ming incident, these ministers were obviously more honest. Now that Xiao Ming is in power and his position is unshakable, they have to be honest in front of Xiao Ming.

Nodded, Xiao Ming looked at Pang Yukun, "Pang Shoufu, how much money is left in the treasury?"

"Back to the emperor, now there are only 13 million taels of silver." Pang Yukun said simply, knowing the treasury best.

Xiao Ming had a headache. This time the long war made himself poor. He said, "Six million taels of silver were used to support and encourage the development of private workshops~www.wuxiaspot.com~6 million taels!"

The minister in the court took a deep breath, and this time Xiao Ming was cruel.

The expressions of all the ministers were seen by Xiao Ming. He said to the courtiers: "After talking about the support and encouragement of the development of private capital, I will talk about you. So much money is put in the private sector. If you are If you dare to stretch out your hand, I will chop off your hand. At the same time, no official is allowed to engage in business and seek personal gain, or he will be dismissed immediately and punished as a guilty one."

In the Western world, the official is the business, and the business is the official, so the state always serves the capital.

But now Dayu is still an official. He does not want officials and businessmen to collude to harm Dayu’s interests, so he reminds them in advance.

He knew very well that when he let go of this capital evil beast, a double-edged sword hung over his head. ’

He doesn't know exactly when this double-edged sword will fall, but at least one thing is clear to him. After this meeting, the Great Chongqing Congress burst out with sparks of capital like Western countries.