Since Yuan Shu wanted to solve it by himself, Xun Yu had nothing to say. Since he dared to raise this issue, he had a solution, otherwise he would not have dared to raise it in the court.
"tell me the story."
Hearing that Xun Yu had a solution, Yuan Shu also became interested. Now the whole country is in desperate need of food and money is needed everywhere. If Xun Yu can solve this problem, he will be excited.
"The previous dynasty has always dominated the salt and iron official business. I suggest that salt should be separated from the salt, sell salt, and allow monopoly. This will definitely make a lot of money in a short period of time."
Xun Yu directly expressed his thoughts. Although the official operation of salt and iron is a national policy, but now that he has no money, he must find a way to get money from those wealthy businessmen. If that is said, selling salt and iron does indeed bring money.
good idea.
"Your Majesty, you must not do it. The official operation of salt and iron is a national policy. If it is transferred to private individuals, the consequences will be disastrous. Doing so is tantamount to killing the goose that takes the egg, and the gain outweighs the loss."
Tian Feng glanced at Xun Yu, with a trace of worry flashing in his eyes. The Yantie official business is a long-term development for the country. Although it cannot provide a large amount of money in a short time, it is more valuable in the long term.
If you divide this money now, it will be equivalent to overdrafting the money later. It may solve temporary worries, but it will do more harm than good to the country.
"Your Majesty, what Yuan Hao said is true. There is no room for loss in the official business of salt and iron. If salt is really sold to private individuals, those people who have obtained the salt and want to make up for their losses will definitely find ways to bring in private salt and raise the price of salt. This is not good for
It is not a good thing for the country to treat its people."
Kuai Yue also stood up. It's not that he and Xun Yu didn't deal with each other, but his suggestion was a bit unrealistic. It was really confusing to exchange for current wealth by overdrawing the future. You must know that Xun Yu was not
You fool, you shouldn't be unable to see this.
"This matter will be discussed later."
Yuan Shu glanced at Xun Yu. He didn't believe that the other party couldn't see these things. There must be a corresponding method for bringing it up, but there must be some things that cannot be said in front of civil and military officials.
"yes."
Xun Yu saluted Yuan Shu, and then obediently retreated among the officials.
"Is there anyone else who wants to report?"
Yuan Shu nodded to Xun Yu and looked at everyone again.
After a while, no one stood up again, so Yuan Shu directly ordered to retreat.
"Long live my emperor, long live me."
"Long live my emperor, long live me."
"Long live my emperor, long live me."
Amidst everyone's cheers, Yuan Shu stood up and left the Jinluan Hall, followed by a group of ministers who also left together.
"Xuan Jushou, Tian Feng, Guo Jia, Kuai Yue and Xun Yu came to see me at the Prefecture Mufu."
After everyone left, Yuan Shu directly ordered Dian Wei to find five people for a meeting.
"promise."
Soon Dian Wei found a waiting carriage outside the palace, where all the five people Yuan Shu wanted to summon were waiting there.
"Five adults, quite complete."
Dian Wei was stunned when he saw the five people gathered together. Did these people have expected that Yuan Shu would summon them to see him?
"General Wei, has your Majesty summoned us?"
When Jushou saw Dianwei coming, he didn't hide it and asked directly.
"Your Majesty has invited five adults to meet at the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion."
Dian Wei nodded, saluted directly to them, and then left with the five of them, heading to the Prefectural Mufu where Yuan Shu currently lives.
"Your Majesty, five adults have arrived."
Dian Wei came outside Yuan Shu's house and shouted directly inside.
"come in."
"promise."
Dian Wei saluted directly and allowed the five people to enter the house.
"His Majesty."
The five of them saluted Yuan Shu together.
"Okay, there are no outsiders here, no need to be so restrained, just sit down."
Yuan Shu nodded to them and directly arranged for a few people to sit down.
"Thank you Lord for your grace."
"Tell me, Wen Ruo, why did you bring up selling salt today? You can't see the disadvantages in it. What are your thoughts?"
After everyone sat down, Yuan Shu also directly asked Xun Yu what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd.
"Your Majesty, what I actually mean is to sell salt. I don't mean to give up the state-owned business, but to coexist between the government and the private sector. In this way, there will not be too many disadvantages, and in this way, we can get a huge sum of money in the shortest time.
The Philippines’ income is enough to support the country’s early expenses.”
Xun Yu glanced at Yuan Shu and directly expressed his thoughts. The coexistence of government and private affairs can not only bring a lot of salt revenue to the country, but also not cause too many disadvantages. He thinks it can solve the current financial problem.
A method.
"If you say that, there is some merit, but it will also cause the proliferation of illegal activities, which will also cause trouble for the country in the long run. I hope your Majesty will think twice."
After hearing Xun Yu's thoughts, Ju Shou frowned slightly. Although what he said did have merit, there were still problems. In Ju Shou's view, the country should not take extreme measures just for the sake of small temporary gains.
"It doesn't matter. We can stipulate the quantity of salt. If there is illegal salt, we can investigate the source. But anyone who sells illegal salt will be punished with death. Xun Yu's method is feasible."
Yuan Shu also knew that the new dynasty had just been established and there would still be temporary difficulties. As Xun Yu said, the private salt industry was not a big problem. Although it would cause private salt problems, it might make those who obtained the salt industry rich.
salt merchant,
But these people can also become their own captive wealth. Once the country needs it, they can be captured directly and their wealth can be used to expand the national treasury.
"Your Majesty, think twice."
Tian Feng also clasped his fists. He had the same idea as Jushu: this hole should not be opened, otherwise once the problem is eliminated, he would be unable to control himself.
"Um?"
Yuan Shu glanced at Tian Feng and Ju Sue. In his opinion, Xun Yu's idea was acceptable, but both of them refused to implement it, which made it a bit difficult to handle.
"Your Majesty, I understand what you two adults mean. We can implement it on a small scale and give it a try. If there are any problems, we can terminate it immediately. If there are no problems, we can implement it nationwide."
Although Ju Shou and Tian Feng objected, Xun Yu felt that this thing did not need to be taken so seriously. As long as it could solve the financial problem, it was okay. Anyway, there was a state-owned salt farm as the backing. Even if the salt merchants wanted to raise the price, there was low-priced state-owned salt.
It is also difficult for them to become a climate.
"Well, let's do it this way. Let's use Yangzhou as a pilot to temporarily sell salt. If it can be implemented nationwide."
Although the two of them objected, Xun Yu was now the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs and it was his responsibility to make money. If someone made a suggestion, he would kill him with a stick, which would be a bit disrespectful, so Yuan Shu still agreed to give it a try.
"Since His Majesty insists on doing this, Ju Shou has nothing to say."
Jushou glanced at Yuan Shu and saw that he was so interested in selling salt. He had nothing to say and could only clasp his fists in agreement.
"Where are you three?"
"I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal."
Ju Shou all agreed, and Kuai Yue, Tian Feng and Guo Jia had nothing to say and all agreed.
"Okay, then go ahead and make arrangements."
"promise."
Xun Yu was filled with joy and saluted Yuan Shu with clasped fists.
"Fengxiao, are you okay?"
After Yan Yin's matter was settled, Yuan Shu looked at Guo Jia again, wondering if he had anything to say.
"Your Majesty, Guo Jia does have something to report."
Upon hearing Yuan Shu questioning him, Guo Jia saluted Yuan Shu directly.
"Say it."
"Your Majesty, I suggest that the craftsmanship camp be placed under the Ministry of War and a military workshop be established to focus on building military weapons for the country. In addition, we should expand the scale of the craftsmanship camp to create the highest quality equipment for our Chinese soldiers."
In Guo Jia's opinion, the craftsmanship camp founded by Yuan Shu before was really excellent, so he wanted to take over the craftsmanship camp. He must not let them be included in the Ministry of Industry, otherwise these high-quality military craftsmen would probably disappear.
To the public.
"I originally had no intention of subsuming the craftsmanship camp under the Ministry of Industry. Don't worry, the Ministry of Works will set up its own craftsmanship camp in due course, which will have nothing to do with the craftsmanship camp.
Also, I have ordered Wang Lang to build a new ironworks in Zhao State, and the craftsmanship camp will also be moved there. You should be more careful then, because I promised Wang Lang that as long as the ironworks is established, I will send him abroad. Understand
?"
It is only natural that Guo Jia wants craftsmen to build a camp. The Ministry of Works is the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of War is the Ministry of War. He must have his own craftsmen who specialize in manufacturing ordnance. Otherwise, the quality of the ordnance cannot be guaranteed at all.
"Lord, I have another idea, which is to gather all the skilled craftsmen from Jingzhou to Yangzhou, and then integrate the shipyard craftsmen there to build sea-going ships with all their strength, so as to create an invincible force for me to go to sea after China."
After the matter of the craftsman camp was settled, Guo Jia once again mentioned the situation of the ocean-going navy. In the past, the most developed shipbuilding industries in China were in Jingzhou and Yangzhou, but now he just wants to merge the shipbuilding industries of the two places together.
Not only because this can maximize the abilities of craftsmen, but also because Yangzhou is adjacent to the sea, once the sea-going ship is successfully built, it can go directly to sea, which will save a lot of time, manpower, material and financial resources.
"Okay, I agree to this matter. Remember that it is not only necessary to integrate the shipyard resources, but also to establish a state-owned shipyard. For the time being, it will be under the Ministry of War."
Guo Jia is right. China's current shipbuilding industry is distributed in two places, which is a waste of resources. Instead of building a sea-going ship and having to cross half of China to transport it to the sea, it is better to build the ship directly in Yangzhou, which also saves a lot.
time.
"No, Guo Jia will definitely do his best."
After hearing Yuan Shu's words, Guo Jia also nodded. It is indeed imperative to establish a state-owned shipyard. Only in this way can we ensure that the ships manufactured are of the best quality.
