Volume C Chapter 139 Sweet Pastry (fourth update!)
Li Sancai read the supplement of "Internal Reference" with great interest, sometimes stroking his palms and sighing, sometimes nodding with emotion.
He had just become Minister of the Ministry of Works and was not completely familiar with the situation of the entire Ministry of Works. However, he had been working in water transportation for a long time and had a lot of dealings with various departments of the Ministry of Works, so he was not unfamiliar with it. He was an adaptable person.
Be familiar with the process.
When he was in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he had already started "Internal Reference" and never finished a single issue.
In his opinion, this publication run by the Hanlin Academy is still very interesting, especially the contents of the two sections "Foreign Stories" and "Industrial Life".
"Stories from Outside the Territory" can broaden your horizons and increase your knowledge. Li Sancai is not a rigid person, let alone a narrow-minded person, so he is very interested in reading this kind of thing that many officials regard as sensational, and he does not think that these things
There is no basis for the situation.
When he was the governor of water transport, he once considered the issue of whether water transport could be transported by sea because of the huge cost of water transport. The cost of sea transport was much lower than that of water transport. However, considering that water transport involved more than just cost issues, he gave it up after repeated consideration.
When considering shipping issues, he had contact with many maritime merchants and learned about shipping costs and some situations of sea-going ship trade. Although these merchants would definitely have reservations when it came to maritime trade, they could still know after all.
a lot of things.
The overseas situations introduced in "Stories from Outside the Territory" are very detailed and differ from some of the situations he knows, but in general, the content of these introductions is reliable, especially when it comes to the situations in Japan, North Korea, Sulu and Luzon, and
Li Sancai's own knowledge of the situation was generally consistent. He felt that the content of this column would allow the ministers of the DPRK and China to know more about the situation outside the Zhou Dynasty, and would further promote the opening of the sea.
"Industrial Livelihood" is a new column that was only launched in late August, but it attracted Li Sancai's attention from the beginning.
This is obviously a column for the opening of the sea, but it is very informative, at least it is very interesting to those who are about to take up the post of minister of the Ministry of Industry. The introduction of the shipbuilding industry in the first issue makes Li Sancai extremely excited, especially
Regarding the supporting industries required by the shipbuilding industry, it is also broken down and introduced in detail, which is very meaningful.
The second issue chose the tea making industry as an introduction, focusing on the fermentation of tea and the Western people's demand for tea taste. It also briefly introduced the production process of a new type of tea flavor - black tea.
The two supplementary issues focus on the impact that the opening of the sea may have on the maritime trade industry of the Great Zhou Dynasty. They discuss the balance between export industry and import demand, especially tea, silk, porcelain, paper, and medicinal materials.
These five traditional sea trade export products focus on and have advantages in various overseas regions.
It is said that these two supplements were taken out by court officials and resold for fifty taels of silver each, and then copied and sold for thirty taels of silver each. In the end, there was even a trend of expensive paper in Luoyang, which led to the former
Several issues of "Internal Reference" were purchased privately, which caused a huge shock. Later, the Metropolitan Procuratorate intervened to investigate who was the first to leak this supplement of "Internal Reference". Of course, there was no result in the end.
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"Brother Daofu, are you still reading this?" When Wang Yongguang walked into the lobby of the public house, he saw Li Sancai still thinking about it carefully and couldn't help laughing: "In the past few days, I have only seen Brother Daofu.
No less than four or five times, right?”
"Well, Youfu, what he said is meaningful and worth reading in depth." Li Sancai sighed slightly: "Chengfeng and Rujun really have some insight, but it's a pity that I didn't meet you at that time. Well, Youfu, this son
It is said that I had a dispute with you when we were at Chongzheng Academy, and that Yang Wenruo and Hou Xun also had conflicts with him?"
"Haha, there is some communication. Young people, they must not be convinced by each other. We have discussed classic poetry and contemporary policy theory. However, Feng Ziying is far inferior to Yang Wenruo and Hou Xun in classic poetry, but in contemporary poetry
In terms of policy theory, he was about to win again. I thought at the time that each of them had his own strengths. However, as soon as this "Internal Journal" came out, I had to admit that this man was more talented than poetry, and that he was inferior to them all in terms of his literary skills and his simplicity.
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Wang Yongguang originally had great respect for his two favorite disciples. Even Lian Guoshi and Huang Zunsu, Wang Yongguang did not think they could beat Yang Sichang and Hou Xun, but Feng Ziying's performance made people have to admit they were inferior.
"I heard that this guy also disdains poetry?" Li Sancai asked curiously.
"Well, this kid has always believed that poetry is a minor thing, and this view also caused a lot of trouble. Later, this guy simply said that he couldn't write poetry and songs, and never participated in these poetry activities." Wang Yongguang also smiled and shook his head: "This
His reputation among the scholars in the capital will no longer be popular."
Li Sancai pondered for a while and then said: "Poems, songs, verses and classic meanings are the foundation of our scholar's life, but if we rely too much on them and ignore other things, that would not be appropriate. When the imperial court governs government, current policies and opinions should be used to implement appropriate measures..."
Li Sancai said it very euphemistically, but Wang Yongguang naturally understood the meaning.
"Well, this boy is indeed a genius, but if he is arrogant and too conceited, he will be living up to his talent." Wang Yongguang nodded, "Fortunately, Brother Chengfeng and Brother Rujun should also give some advice at any time, I guess not.
As for."
"Well, Youfu, I originally thought this was a move carefully planned by the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War, but in my opinion, it will also involve the Ministry of Works.
There are many, especially when it comes to the construction of seaports and related trade and post roads. I think several ministers in the cabinet have many ideas. Have you noticed that our work is also mentioned in this supplement of "Internal Reference"?
Some responsibilities of the Ministry of Industry were put forward, and some suggestions were made, believing that the responsibilities of the Ministry of Industry should not be limited to the practice of mountains, forests, rivers and the construction of ordinary roads and cities, but should include many industries in people's livelihood..."
Wang Yongguang also laughed, "I thought I was the only one who noticed this. I didn't expect that Brother Daofu also noticed it. But I think this guy has reservations, so I am also thinking about when to call this guy to us."
Come here, sir, let’s have a good talk. This guy has been scurrying around Wenyuan Pavilion and the Ministry of War all day long. He just doesn’t come to our Ministry of Work, but he seduces us like this in "Internal Reference". Is he waiting for us to summon him?
he?"
Li Sancai laughed loudly, "Youfu, if you say that, it does sound a bit like it. Not only the Ministry of War, but also Bo Xiao has called him for talks twice. However, it is said that Bo Xiao loves face and does not work in the company.
I summoned him in my hometown, but I met him when I returned home."
"What about us?" Wang Yongguang shook his head, "I don't think it's necessary. I'm very familiar with this guy, so just call him."
"Well, Youfu, you also need to think about it. I'm afraid the chief minister wants our Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Household Affairs to have a comprehensive consideration on the opening of the sea in Fujian and Zhejiang." Li Sancai mused: "It's very important.