Zhang Ximeng has always been open and honest when facing Hu Dahai. There is really no need to hide and tuck in with this loyal, brave and reliable general.
"In fact, ever since Wei Guogong resigned from the military and became a censor, he has set an example for all generals. Take these soldiers in Peiping as an example. They want to set up a reclamation company to farm their own land and make a fortune. The imperial court will definitely support it.
, I also spare no effort. But there are still some rules that must be abided by. They must take off their military status and must be responsible for their own profits and losses in business operations."
Hu Dahai nodded repeatedly, "I know this. If there is someone from the imperial court to wipe the butt, it will be no different from a military camp."
Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "This makes it clear. Our military villages need to pay a certain percentage of the harvest free of charge. The original price is basically around 30%. Now the farm companies need to pay taxes."
Zhang Ximeng and Hu Dahai explained the situation clearly... In the past, there were several forms of land ownership in Beiping. One was the small farmer like the Central Plains. The number of individual fields may be larger, basically limited to one hundred acres. This type is the
People in the Central Plains also pay taxes and serve in the military.
Then there are the military and commercial villages that were used to support the garrison expenses.
The so-called military garrison can be used by registered soldiers. They work collectively and are distributed equally. 30% of the output must be paid to the garrison to which they belong.
The remaining grain can be sold or distributed to others.
The situation in Shangtun is similar, except that they can pay military rations in exchange for salt and sell salt.
All in all, both have elements of barter.
But when I arrived at Tuntian Company, everything changed completely.
They paid currency according to their output. The harvested grain was also at their own disposal. They could hoard it or sell it.
Since they are larger and have more grain, they can even influence the market price of grain.
In fact, according to Zhang Ximeng's plan, around Peking, all the way to Liaodong, and even extending to Korea... a number of large-scale farming companies will be established, ranging from dozens to one hundred.
Not only are these companies large in scale and producing a lot of output, Zhang Ximeng also hopes to rely on the farming companies to explore new agricultural technologies... For example, if he gets sweet potatoes in the future, it will definitely be very troublesome to convince small farmers to grow these fresh things.
It may take decades or hundreds of years, but it may not be effective.
But these large farming companies are different.
As long as the thing is really good and profitable, and you convince the people in charge, the rest will be smooth.
Therefore, when Zhang Ximeng tinkered with the farming company, it was not just a matter of small farmers being unable to continue, he also had the intention of innovating agricultural technology.
This is also in line with Zhang Ximeng's acting style. His deployment of one thing will often lead to a lot of things, and then form an unstoppable trend that completely reverses the overall situation of the entire world.
After Hu Dahai silently listened to Zhang Ximeng's overall idea, Old Hu muttered: "Prime Minister Zhang, I understand, but it's not appropriate to entrust such a big matter to businessmen, right? These people are only interested in profit, and they may not have any intentions in their hearts.
The imperial court may not have the world! Even if you treat everyone well and treat them badly, they may not be willing to do it!"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "You are right, so I hope some aspiring soldiers can stand up. They say they are merchants who pursue profit, but it is better to be born in the military... It is not that we are not allowed to pursue profit, it's just that
When they want to make a fortune, they should think a little about the Ming Dynasty and have some limits, that's all."
Zhang Ximeng added: "Furthermore, Peking Academy has an agricultural college, a business school, and banks. If the farming company wants to continue operating, it must recruit these talents and borrow money from the court. Another example is to resist Mongolian plunder, large-scale
Organizing shipping, sales... these things are still inseparable from the help of the court. In short, we can use these methods to control them. If these methods still don't work, it means that everyone above and below has been bribed. By that time
, I am helpless."
When Zhang Ximeng said this, he also showed a slight helplessness. No matter what he chooses, there will be pros and cons... And the choice made at this time will turn into a bad government that needs reform a few years later. This is something that is almost impossible to do.
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Hu Dahai listened silently, and then said: "Prime Minister Zhang, I dare not say anything else. The officers and soldiers in the army are different from those. I will explain it clearly to them. When did I forget the court and the world?
They don’t even want to be human beings! They all say that there is no business without treachery, but I think about it, there is an upright way to do business. Our Ming Dynasty relied on the upright way to conquer the world. If there is no reason to do business, it must be crooked!"
When Zhang Ximeng heard this, he couldn't help clasping his hands and laughing, "Very good, Duke Yue has this insight, I feel relieved. You are like a needle in the sea in Peiping!"
Lao Hu's face turned red. He was a little embarrassed to be praised by Prime Minister Zhang. However, Hu Dahai knew that the opportunity could not be missed. "Prime Minister Zhang, there is nothing else. My grandson is stupid and has stupid qualifications. Naturally, he does not dare to ask for anything. I will worship Mr. Zhang."
I just want to get rid of this old face and ask Mr. Zhang to help me and show him a clear way."
Zhang Ximeng pondered for a moment, then smiled and said: "I remembered it. Indeed, your grandson is not a top-notch smart person... But I found that his hands-on ability is not bad. If you are willing, let him learn to make machines or something. If so,
Being able to achieve something in this industry can be regarded as a blessing to the Hu family. If he is really willing to learn, I can help him contact Fudan Academy, which is very good at making machines. The woolen loom in Peking was made by Fudan.
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Hu Dahai nodded repeatedly, overjoyed, "Of course what Mr. Zhang said is not wrong. I think it makes sense."
With Zhang Ximeng's experience and a few words of advice, it is a bright road with a bright future that even Hu Dahai would not dare to take lightly.
He thanked her profusely, then turned and left.
On the other side, Zhu Di also got a letter from a friend.
Zhang Shuning has run a bookstore, so he has business experience. Facing the wave of grain companies, what should he do?
Zhang Shuning didn't say anything else. He just told Zhu Di that behind getting rich, there are often risks. The more you get rich, the greater the risk... As the King of Yan, he is in charge of so many soldiers and horses.
Be a little prepared.
It would be best to have people come forward to set up a few companies of their own and control part of the food. It doesn't take much, but at least the power to negotiate prices must be guaranteed.
After Zhu Di read it, he couldn't help but burst out in anger. He is still our good brother, so he is thinking about us!
Zhu Di immediately called Li Jinglong and Hua Wei and began to discuss the matter.
Father’s permission, Mr. Zhang’s initiative, God-given opportunity, how can we miss it!
As expected, it was not just the businessmen who were interested in this matter. The entire Peiping people with a little bit of strength couldn't help themselves and wanted a piece of the pie.
"It seems that sir's proposal has been carefully considered and brewed for a long time. He waited for us to come over before bringing it out. He is going to give us this lucky draw!"
Lao Zhu said with a smile.
Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "That's not entirely true. Everything is ready now, but there is still one thing left that needs to be decided by the lord."
"What's up?"
Zhang Ximeng said: "Now the remnants of the Yuan Dynasty have been driven out, and almost all the land in Monan has fallen into the hands of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Wenzheng, Li Wenzhong and the others have worked hard over the years. But such a large area is not
There is no one left. The biggest one is what the Mongols call Shanyang Wanhu. They are the descendants of Genghis Khan’s brothers and are now under the control of the original Liao king Azasili.”
Zhang Ximeng paused and then said: "My lord, if we want to wipe out all of them without leaving any one behind, the imperial court can't do it. But in such a huge place, there will definitely be people coming to seek survival. For a while, there is no way to get rid of them from the Central Plains.
There are so many people to fill in the blanks. Moreover, manpower is precious, so it seems that it is not good to waste it.”
When Zhang Ximeng said this, the answer was readily apparent. He needed to recruit the King of Liao to surrender first!
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a moment and then asked: "What kind of Aza is this? Is he willing to surrender?"
Zhang Ximeng said: "He didn't follow Wang Baobao, he was just like a rat on both sides. It's just that the conditions were not negotiated well!"
"Conditions? What other conditions does he want!"
Lao Zhu chuckled and said, "In our name, give him an order and make him the commander of the Kaiping Guard."
Zhang Ximeng was startled, "My lord, this person is the King of Liao after all! Isn't it too low for a commander?"
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Just because he is the King of Liao, we give him the command. In other positions, this treatment is not the same! Okay, Mr. Zhang, don't hesitate, we are more sure of this matter than you!"
Zhang Ximeng couldn't say anything when he saw Lao Zhu like this. Who made you the emperor?
Lao Zhu's order was sent, and a few days later, he got a reply. Azasili kept mumbling that he was not only the original king of Liao, but also had many tribesmen in his hands, from Liaodong to Monan.
Although his territory only has 10,000 households, it has more than 100,000 soldiers and horses...
To sum it up, the official position is too small.
Lao Zhu got the reply, with a sneer on his face, "Write another decree to him, this time to Xifengkou Qianhu! Let him come here within ten days!"
The official position is lower?
Your Majesty is not mistaken, is he?
Lao Zhu chuckled and said: "Tell Lan Yu again that he will lead the troops out of Liaodong, Li Wenzhong will lead the troops out of western Liaoning, Zhu Wenzheng will lead out of Kaiping, and the three armies will sweep the holes in the courtyard!"
Good guy, if you don't want to lose face, I'll beat you until you lose face!
Is this Zhu Yuanzhang's tyranny?
Just like that, the three armies came out in unison, with a massive momentum that shook the heaven and the earth.
Twelve days later, King Azasili of the Liao Dynasty came to see Lao Zhu with a miserable face, bare-chested, carrying a thorn stick on his back, and a list of books and books.
"You kept us waiting for a long time!" Zhu Yuanzhang said quietly in his first words when they met.
Aza Shili was so frightened that he knelt down and said, "Foreign Minister, Foreign Minister is guilty!"
Lao Zhu said: "The crime is unnecessary. If you are willing to surrender, you will avoid a military disaster. It is just two days too late. I will reduce my position to the people and give you a salary of 100 households per month!"
From the King of Liao to the Hundred Households, the drop in salary is really outrageous!
But Aza didn't dare to make any mistake, so he kowtowed quickly, "Thank you for your majesty's grace!"
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