Qin Yu took a sip of hot tea and said calmly: "This matter is actually very easy to handle. The army will ask the Ministry of Household Affairs to discuss with several villages and towns in Jinling City, let the people raise pigs and then the court will recycle them, or simply ask the Ministry of Industry to build
There are only a few pig farms, and the imperial court can just raise its own pigs."
"As for the people, we can publicize the "pigs" method. From now on, the people will raise pigs on their own initiative. As for the breeding farms, let the people develop on their own, and the court does not need too much intervention."
Emperor Wei frowned, "Is it possible for the imperial court to take this technology into its own hands?"
Qin Yu shook his head and muttered: "It's not necessary. The breeding industry is no better than the processing and manufacturing industry. It is very troublesome and requires a large space. Besides, the imperial court cannot take care of it at all. This will only restrict the development of the pig industry."
"Besides, how many pigs does the imperial court need to raise to supply the people and the army? The imperial court cannot keep everything in its hands. If it can benefit the people, it should let it spread. Besides, this is not a very advanced technology. Sooner or later it will spread.
time."
The words fell into place.
Emperor Wei and everyone nodded, feeling that what Qin Yu said made sense.
It is better to make the breeding technology public, which can promote the development of Dawei's breeding industry. Moreover, this technology is not difficult and can be easily leaked, so there is no need to hide it.
Emperor Wei nodded, "Then I'll listen to you and make the "Mutual Pig Technique" public to the public."
As he spoke, he looked at Qin Wenyao and muttered: "Wenyao, as for whether to cooperate with the private sector to raise pigs, or whether the imperial court will open a pig farm, it is up to your Ministry of Household Affairs to decide. We will strive to be able to serve the Twelve Guards of Jinling by the middle of next year.
Anbei Army and Qingzhou Army provide pork."
"The issue of pork must not be underestimated. It is related to the national economy and people's livelihood, and is also related to the future military training system. It is of great significance to national development and military construction."
Qin Wenyao bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I understand."
Qin Wenyao has never been ambiguous when it comes to major matters.
After finishing the research on pig breeding.
Emperor Wei and everyone else evacuated one after another.
Qin Yu and Shen Binglan also returned to Prince Qin's Mansion.
Zhang Zhixin walked away holding the mirror in his arms, preparing to start vigorously producing glass mirrors tomorrow to hedge against Dayi.
...
The next day.
Jinling City.
Yeting Palace.
The glass mirror workshop was officially established.
Today, the products of Zhang's Trading Company range from new tea, fine salt, and spirits to fireworks, glassware, soap, myopia glasses, glass mirrors, and other products.
Although there are not many products, they are all monopoly products, and the profits are extremely high.
So now, Zhang's Trading Company has become Wei's largest source of fiscal revenue besides taxation, and its revenue is only much more than taxation.
Because in addition to the Wei Dynasty, there are five markets: Yan State, Man State, Qi State, Zhao State and Chu State.
If it weren't for the transportation problem, Zhang's business would be able to accumulate wealth faster.
The speed of primitive accumulation of monopoly capital is second only to direct robbery.
This is also the reason why in the past two years, Wei's reforms and finances have been able to support Wei's fiscal expenditures.
It can be said that the most difficult years of the Wei Dynasty were supported by Zhang's trading company by selling things developed by Qin Yu.
This is why Zhang Zhixin has a very high status even though he does not have an official position now.
He was a person who made constructive contributions to the development of Wei Dynasty.
Even though the fiscal revenue of the Wei Dynasty has increased now, the profits distributed by Zhang's Commercial Bank to the Wei Dynasty court are also an indispensable part to support the development of the Wei Dynasty.
National development, like people's daily lives, cannot be separated from money. This is the most realistic problem.
The key point is that the fiscal revenue of the Wei Dynasty belongs to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and part of the revenue of Zhang's Trading Company is distributed to the Wei Emperor. Although it is not much, it is relatively speaking, and the specific number is also very huge.
Otherwise, why would Emperor Wei be so excited every time Qin Yu developed a new product?
Qin Yu, Xiao Nan and Shen Binglan took a glass mirror with a frame carved with fire phoenixes from the Yeting Palace and went to the harem.
When selling glass mirrors, they have to sell them under the name of Queen Chen.
So Qin Yu came to see Queen Chen today with a gift.
...
Harem.
Li Zheng Palace.
Courtyard.
Queen Chen is standing in the corridor admiring the snow.
Qin Yu, Xiao Nan and Shen Binglan walked over.
"See the Queen Empress (Mother Queen)."
Qin Yu and the others came forward and bowed.
Looking at Qin Yu and the others.
Queen Chen raised a smile and said, "Why do you have time to see me today? Come on, let's sit in the room."
Afterwards, Qin Yu and the others followed Queen Chen into the main hall.
Inside the palace.
Qin Yu and others sat on the futon, and there was a stove in the hall, which was very warm.
Queen Chen glanced at the three of them and said with a smile: "You guys just go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. Tell me, what do you want to do with me?"
Xiao Nan smiled and said: "Mother, you still understand us."
Qin Yu handed the wooden box containing the glass mirror to Queen Chen, "Queen, is this our gift to you?"
"oh?"
Queen Chen hesitated and took the box.
Looking at the bright glass mirror.
Queen Chen hesitated for a moment, then was shocked. She took out the glass mirror in disbelief and exclaimed: "This...is this a mirror?"
Qin Yu nodded and explained: "Yes, the name of this thing is a glass mirror. It is made of glass, and its clarity is much stronger than a bronze mirror."
Empress Chen held it in her hand and couldn't put it down. She nodded, "You must have researched this again. You are the only one in the Wei Dynasty who has such a good mind."
As she said that, she put the mirror into the wooden box, "I like the gift very much. If you need my help, just tell me."
Queen Chen is a sensible person, and she is very close to Qin and Zhang.
So she understands both Qin Yu and Xiao Nan very well.
In the past two years, Qin Yu and Xiao Nan have been so outstanding and made great contributions to the imperial court.
So Empress Chen was also very pleased.
Qin Yu smiled and said, "That's right, isn't the glass mirror going to be sold soon? So we want to borrow the Queen's name."
Originally, these were taboos for the emperor and empress.
But Qin Yu used the names of Emperor Wei and Queen Chen to sell goods, so Emperor Wei turned a blind eye.
After all, he doesn't need to do anything.
Queen Chen nodded and asked, "Your Majesty agrees?"
Xiao Nan interjected: "That's right, Queen Mother. Father has already agreed. He also asked if he should come here. We said no, let's use Queen Mother."
Empress Chen listened and smiled, "So, you really think highly of me. Since Your Majesty agrees, I have no objection. You can just do whatever you want."