() "Yes, there may be a small number of people in some places who will mend and wear worn-out clothes, but people in most places want to donate them to others when they are worn out or don't like them anymore, but they don't
People want it." When Zhong Jinwei said this, he remembered a news report that said that no donations such as clothes would be accepted.
Of course, these are actually things that happened after the reform and opening up. When Zhong Jinwei was a child, he also wore patched clothes.
However, in order to illustrate the problem, he said that the time period he picked up was not a lie anyway.
"Every, every common person is like this?" Emperor Chongzhen was stunned and even stuttered a little.
This cannot be blamed on Emperor Chongzhen's lack of experience. If you were to tell this news to people in the early 1980s, not many people would believe it.
"It's almost always like this, especially women's clothes. There are several cabinets full of them, and then maybe they just throw away the clothes because they don't look good after buying them." Zhong Jinwei nodded affirmatively.
"How is this possible!" At this time, cloth could still be used as money for transactions, so he threw away the money. Although clothes and cloth were not the same concept, Wang Chengen still found it unimaginable.
"There is nothing impossible about this. As long as your Majesty works hard in one direction, it is possible for the Ming Dynasty to come true." Zhong Jinwei began to seduce Emperor Chongzhen.
"Master Zhong, tell me quickly, what should we do?" Emperor Chongzhen heard that it was possible to realize the Ming Dynasty. If the people did not have to worry about food and clothing, then he would be a sage through the ages.
"Mobilize the people's enthusiasm for production, strive to improve science and technology, liberate productivity, and vigorously develop productivity." Zhong Jinwei said in a decisive tone.
Emperor Chongzhen and Wang Chengen saw that he spoke so firmly, and it seemed that it was true. However, there were too many words in Zhong Jinwei's words that they could not understand.
Emperor Chongzhen said to Zhong Jinwei eagerly: "Master Zhong, can you explain it in detail again in words that I can easily understand?"
"No problem, Your Majesty. In fact, it's the same idea as the example of Yanzheng just now." Zhong Jinwei began to explain in detail.
"To mobilize the enthusiasm for production, in the salt policy, after the salt workers pay a certain amount of salt, they will start to receive graded rewards. The principle is that the more you work, the more you will get. With material benefits as an inducement, naturally there is no need for the government to pressure the people to do things. They themselves
I will take the initiative to do it and work overtime to get more benefits."
Emperor Chongzhen and Wang Chengen nodded, which is easy to understand.
"Work hard to improve technology. This technology is actually the ability and skill to make things. It is still an example in the salt policy. In order to get silver rewards, ordinary people will think of ways to improve the quality of salt. Once the ways are figured out, they will
You can get a large silver reward. At the same time, the court will get good quality salt. There is no need for the court to think of a way, the salt will be of high quality and low price."
Zhong Jinwei feels it is necessary to focus on this technology, because this is a very important point that the ancients often ignored.
So, he added: "This technology, to put it bluntly, is the skill of all walks of life. The example of salt administration just mentioned is the skill of salt workers to make good salt. Expanding, how can farmers grow more
Better food, how various craftsmen can make better muskets, better cannons, more steel, and even..."
When Zhong Jinwei said this, he paused and said mysteriously to Emperor Chongzhen and Wang Chengen: "Remember when I first came to this world, the mobile phone? How to make it is also a manifestation of technology."
Emperor Chongzhen listened and concluded: "Master Zhong, you mean to strongly encourage craftsmen to improve their skills and let them create more and better things. If there are more things, the prices will be cheaper, and the people will be able to
affordable?"
So smart, Zhong Jinwei praised secretly in his heart.
Wang Chengen was not willing to be a stupid listener, and added: "The more things the craftsmen create, the higher their income, and the more they can afford to buy other things."
"Yes, the craftsmen here actually include people from all walks of life, and their skills should be promoted." Zhong Jinwei confirmed their statement, and then broadened the concept of craftsmen.
"Can it be promoted?" It was another new term. Emperor Chongzhen was unwilling to understand it according to his own ideas and asked directly.
"It's the skills of the common people. If they know it themselves, they can teach others how to do it. Skills that everyone can learn. This kind of skill is called scalable and has the greatest value. This kind of skill should be encouraged. You can even teach it to one person, just from
Part of the money this person earns from this skill is given to the person who teaches it." Zhong Jinwei explained, accidentally involving the connotation of the patent.
"I understand, of course an apprentice must respect his master." Emperor Chongzhen nodded.
Zhong Jinwei did not want to put everything into the mind of Emperor Chongzhen in one step. Because some things would not be understood if they were done in one step. The process of historical evolution can be shortened, but it is not wise to skip it.
"How do you explain the liberation of productive forces and the vigorous development of productive forces?" Emperor Chongzhen remembered that there was still an unexplained sentence in Zhong Jinwei's previous words, so he quickly asked again.
"The meaning of liberating productivity is to encourage everyone to innovate. Men, women, old and young, as long as they have the ability, they can work, they can come up with ideas and create their own things in exchange for money. We cannot artificially restrict who must do what they must do.
What can't be done?" Zhong Jinwei followed his own understanding and tried his best to explain it in words that Emperor Chongzhen could understand.
"There is also the need to vigorously develop productivity, which means that the things made by everyone can be sold and exchanged for money. This requires the circulation of goods, and the circulation of goods is actually commerce. Businessmen must be encouraged to do business in various places and communicate with each other.
Whether or not."
Emperor Chongzhen nodded after hearing this. What Master Zhong said is a good prospect, but the actual situation is not that simple. If it is really to be realized, there are still many difficulties to be overcome.
Emperor Chongzhen still had a clear understanding of this point. Because he had been emperor for more than two years and wanted to do too many things, but there was a big gap between reality and ideals.
"Master Zhong, what you just said is an eye-opener for me. I will definitely keep it in my heart." Emperor Chongzhen expressed to Zhong Jinwei.
Seeing Emperor Chongzhen say this, Zhong Jinwei felt very relieved that his saliva was finally not in vain. For the king of the Ming Dynasty to have such a consciousness, it was like planting a seed, and even if he was no longer around, he could still break through the ground.
When Wang Chengen saw that the conversation between Emperor Chongzhen and Zhong Jinwei had come to an end, he couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, it's been a long time since dinner time. It's time to eat."
After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen realized that he was indeed hungry. He couldn't help but smile and said to Zhong Jinwei: "Master Zhong, your fantastic idea makes me forget the time every time. I will punish you to accompany me.
meal."
It’s not like Zhong Jinwei hasn’t had dinner with Emperor Chongzhen. Anyway, he still lives in the Forbidden City, and eating is free. It doesn’t matter where he eats.
Emperor Chongzhen gave Zhong Jinwei another task: "Master Zhong, please write a memorial regarding the specific measures regarding the salt policy. I will discuss this matter with the Ministry of Revenue tomorrow and implement it as soon as possible."
Zhong Jinwei scratched his head and said to Emperor Chongzhen in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, Archie has gone home. I don't know how to write some words. Can you tell me?"
Emperor Chongzhen was speechless. He couldn't let himself write. He looked at Wang Chengen and asked: "Daban, do you remember everything about the salt policy that Master Zhong just said?"
"Remember, Your Majesty." Wang Chengen bowed and replied.
"Okay, then you write it. After you finish it, show it to Master Zhong. Master Zhong will decide whether to fix it or not. Just give me a copy in the end." Emperor Chongzhen ordered.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
It would be best if someone did this job, Zhong Jinwei thought.
Wang Chengen called people into the palace and started giving instructions about the meal. Zhong Jinwei thought of his brother-in-law and wondered how he was doing with Lu Xiangsheng and whether he was appreciated by Lu Xiangsheng. But it was already late now and there was no news, so he could only wait.
It's tomorrow.
Emperor Chongzhen did not miss Zhong Jinwei when he was eating. While eating, he continued to ask some questions about the previous topics that he had thought of or wanted to know. Zhong Jinwei answered them one by one.
After Zhong Jinwei finished his meal, he and Wang Chengen went to sort out the salt policy memorial. The two of them wrote down the benefits and reasons for the salt policy reform, including the opening of China and France, into the memorial.
After finishing all this work, it was already late at night. Of course, Wang Chengen took away the memorial, while Zhong Jinwei clapped his hands and prepared to sleep.
At this time, Zhong Jinwei realized that he seemed to have neglected to mention the cement and ordnance. Forget it, there were so many things to do today, it was really tiring, and what he said was enough for Emperor Chongzhen to digest. Let’s talk about it next time.
Here Zhong Jinwei has finished eating and gone to bed, but tonight is destined to be a sleepless night for many people inside and outside the capital.