"As the minister knows, the cultivation of flowers and trees in Sinong Temple and the maintenance of gardens are all matters within the temple.
The white folded seeds were promised to be cotton by His Majesty, and have been listed as top grade in the temple. They are not for ornamental purposes. They have been cultivated for almost three years now.
This cotton... is much easier to grow than mulberry and linen. It can be grown in Lingzhou, Liangzhou, and even Yulin, and the yield is also the best. On the contrary, in Lingnan, Jiangnan and other places where it first appeared, not much can be obtained.
It's also strange.
However, I heard that this thing was introduced from the Western Regions to the Middle Earth. If this theory is followed, everything makes sense.
Don't blame me for being nagging, Minister. I just want to say that since this thing is so useful, next year the temple will ask people to plant it in large quantities everywhere, and maybe the output will be double that of this year.
It is enough for the soldiers before the army. In that case, the Ministry of Revenue may have to make preparations in advance.
While there is still time, we should set up more weaving workshops..."
Hearing what he said, Su Danwei was a little disappointed. How could the Household Department not think of such a thing? Hundreds of thousands of cotton-padded clothes have been sent to Donghai this year alone, making the entire Household Department very busy.
This is because the Ministry of Industry has just tried to build a weaving workshop for mass production of cotton clothes. The tools need to be made on-site and the weavers need to be recruited on-the-go, so a surprise attack was made on the Ministry of Household Affairs, which caught the Ministry of Household Affairs off guard.
If his memory does not improve this year, he will no longer be the Minister of Household Affairs.
Of course, there is something to what Dou Dan said. He was obviously telling Su Tan that there was no need to worry about the supply of raw materials for making cotton-padded clothes, and Mou Zujin could just start work.
In this case, the Ministry of Accounts really needs to be well prepared.
But Su Qua glanced at Dou Dan with some doubts, "According to what Guangda said, these should be told to Yun Shangshu, right?"
The production of cotton-padded clothes is under the control of the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Accounts is in charge of procurement, and then cooperates with the Ministry of War to send them to the military front. Everyone performs their duties, and no one will easily usurp others' rights, otherwise there will be trouble.
It comes from human life.
Dou Dan said: "Yun Shangshu is very tight-lipped, so how dare Guangda speak freely in front of him?"
Speaking of Yun Dingxing, the two couldn't help but smile at each other.
Yun Dingxing's reputation can't be described with just one word. Even if the emperor trusted him, others wouldn't have a single good word to say about Yun Dingxing, Yun Dashangshu.
Someone else came in to refill the tea. Both of them were important officials of the imperial court and could keep their composure. They both knew that the final problem to be solved lay in the duties and responsibilities of the Ministry of Revenue and Sinong Temple.
If we don't understand this clearly, no matter how good we talk today, it will be useless.
While chatting, Su Dan had been thinking about whether he should pay a visit to Zhongshu Ling Xiao Yu later, because Zhongshu was the key to this matter.
Of course, he couldn't rashly go to talk to Xiao Yu suddenly, but after learning that Shangshu Zuopu shot Wen Yanbo, it was best to get Wen Yanbo's support first and use the name of the province to deal with Xiao Yu.
Don't go too far, and be sure to keep a good balance, because it was the emperor's order to separate Sinong Temple. This time, Dou Guangda bullied him a little too much, which earned him a reprimand from the emperor.
Therefore, we need to carefully consider where this line lies. It is best for Dou Guangda to be aware of current affairs and not to dwell on it endlessly.
The small talk subsided, and then the two returned to the original topic.
"Cotton coats are so useful, has Shangshu ever thought about what to do after replenishing winter coats for the generals? We must build more weaving mills.
I also heard from my brother that the master craftsman made something called bamboo paper, which is light, thin, durable, and as easy to make as cotton. It can be found everywhere.
There is also the art of engraving... After listening to it, I found that it is beyond human power. My brother also said that I need to put more effort into writing and ink.
By then, there will be books everywhere, and all aspiring scholars will be able to learn to read and write, and in my opinion, a grand event can be expected."
Su Dan blinked his eyes. He had heard some of these things. The Ministry of Industry was very active now. As the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Yun Dingxing had a strong position.
But why are you telling me this?
Hearing Dou Dan change the topic, "In this way, I think it won't be long before Yun Shangshu comes to ask for help from the Ministry of Household Affairs?"
Su Dan pondered for a moment, then he suddenly understood, stroking his hands and smiling, "What Guangda said is absolutely true, but it's all about state affairs, how can we talk about whether we ask for it or not?"
Dou Dan has a younger brother, Dou Shilun, who is now very familiar with the Ministry of Industry. What he just said was actually telling Su Dan that there are some things that the court has been brewing for a long time and is getting ready to go.
The amount of money and food that the Ministry of Industry will need after that is probably beyond people’s expectations.
If Yun Dingxing doesn't want to sit on the throne, he has to come and discuss with the Ministry of Household Affairs, and then we can come up with a charter together, go to the provincial center, and then submit it to the emperor.
This is the normal work process for officials in the DPRK and China. Even if the emperor feels satisfied, he still has to circulate around the three provinces.
That is to say, Li Po is the founding king, and his edict has not been refuted by anyone. If it is placed on other emperors, this process is obviously intended to limit the imperial power intentionally or unintentionally, and there will be checks and balances between the three provinces.
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Since Li Po came to the throne, he has also attached great importance to the fairness of procedures. He will not issue an edict just because someone said a few words in his ear. He thinks it is okay.
Most people will ask someone to submit a letter later and follow the normal process. If it is more urgent, he will directly send it to the provincial government for his ministers to make a decision.
It may seem like procrastination, but it actually stabilizes the political atmosphere in the DPRK and gives the courtiers an image that the emperor will not listen to partial beliefs.
And politics is like this, scholars hate those who are lucky to advance the most.
What are lucky disciples? They are those who follow the emperor, can talk to the emperor, and let the emperor have an idea today and an idea tomorrow.
Not asking the courtiers, but asking the confidants, or always being blown away by the pillow. This is a typical characteristic of a foolish king.
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If Li Po does things in a disciplined manner, then his ministers will also obey the rules.
For a guy like Yun Dingxing, if Yang Er was in charge, if he needed money and food, he would not go directly to the Ministry of Revenue. He would definitely talk to Yu Shiji and other Yang Guang's favored ministers first.
Because they nodded, the matter became eight points. The remaining two points did not depend on how capable you were, but on the issue of kickbacks. Between the ups and downs, the former Sui's death was not unjust at all.
Again, the reasons for the rise and fall of dynasties are generally the same. Yang Guang is an outlier and cannot be generalized.
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After all, Su Dan felt that Dou Guangda had some vision, but to say how happy he was, as if he had found a treasure, was nonsense.
The Ministry of Household Affairs is in charge of the lifeline of money and food. Not to mention the Ministry of Works, other ministries and government agencies have asked for a lot of things from the Household Department. Whether he goes to the Ministry of Works to talk or whether Yun Dingxing comes to the Ministry of Household Affairs is actually a matter of face and does not matter.
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No matter where they talked, Yun Dingxing would not dare to offend him.
At this time, he was thinking about what Dou Dan said and asked, "Guangda seems to have unfinished meaning?"
Dou Dan took a sip of tea, looked at Su Dan and cursed in his heart, damn, I'm not your subordinate, this pretense is really annoying.
"Shang Shu asked knowingly. As mentioned before, these are all rare properties. How can the Ministry of Works benefit from them alone? Moreover, I think Shangshu should still ask Wu Shilang.
Mr. Wu is a merchant and his family has a fortune of millions. When it comes to making profits, I am afraid that the two of us together will not be able to compete with him."
A smile finally bloomed on Su Dan's face. This year, the Ministry of Revenue was busy supporting the needs of the war and had not thought too much about other things. Listening to Dou Dan's words, there are things that go before and after. Su Dan understood that the focus of the Ministry of Revenue next year could not be possible.
Let’s put it above the military.
Dou Dan was still talking, "For example, cotton is different from mulberry and hemp. Maybe the temple can still control it in the beginning, but once the industry flourishes, how can the few people in the temple take care of it?
Therefore, in the end, we have to rely on Su Shangshu..."
After saying that, he bowed his hand to Su Dan.
After showing these postures, Su Dan secretly said to be sensible, thinking that if it were not over this early, how many important matters are pending in the Ministry of Revenue, how could I still embarrass you all the time?
Su Tan's smile became brighter and more intimate. He gave him a little support and said with a smile: "What did Everbright say? We also worked in a department, didn't we?
What Guangda said before is worth a thousand dollars, and Su has learned from it."
At this point, he also bowed his hand and Dou Dan quickly bowed and said, "It's just a piece of cake to attract attention. It's not worth mentioning. It's not worth mentioning."
At this point, the two of them had a tacit understanding and put the past accidents behind them.
Su Tan had to accept this sentiment, because Dou Guangda was talking about strategy and gave him a solid reminder that the DPRK might take some action next year.
Of course, these operations are definitely inseparable from the account department, but if you think of it in advance, the sooner you know the general direction, the better the effect will be when you get things done, especially when you answer the question correctly.
As for specific matters, more can be done. The Ministry of Industry? What industries can the Ministry of Industry manage well? Shouldn't it be managed by the Ministry of Household Affairs?
The warrior Xun was favored by the emperor and was a merchant, so he was suitable for this kind of place.
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Now that I have accepted my love, I have to let go of other things.
Su Quan pondered for a moment and said: "Sinong Temple and Hubu Temple were born from the same roots. The Northern Qi Dynasty was first established. Guangda should know the situation at that time. The Lord was worried about his ministers' doubts, so he decided to decentralize power.
It was abolished in the former Sui Dynasty. Why? Emperor Wen took over all the power, and Gao Jun, Yang Su, and my ancestors were all selected for the time being.
The three provinces and six ministries can manage state affairs as much as possible without the help of the Nine Temples, so most of the Nine Temples were abandoned, and Sinong Temple is one of them."
Seeing Su Quan talking about ancient times, Dou Dan also understood it, but he was not impatient, but cheered up.
This meeting took the opportunity to ask: "Let me tell you something that shouldn't be said. According to what Shangshu said, your Majesty, the founder of the country, was more powerful than Emperor Wen. Why did you need to re-build the Sinong Temple?"
Su Dan smiled, "Your Majesty raised troops in Yunnei, Guangda seems to have been there too, right?"
Dou Dan nodded awkwardly, "Hey, I've been there before, wasn't Su Shangshu also there at that time?
At that time, I was still wondering why people from the martial arts Su family were in Yunnei? Now it seems that my horizons are too narrow."