Teaching a man a fish is not as good as teaching him how to fish.
Fang Jun just pondered for a moment and then said: "I can ask the Royal Bank to provide a loan to the people of your county, settle it at the lowest interest rate, and then order a batch of new fishing boats from my Jiangnan Shipyard. But there is one requirement.
Magistrate Sun will use your county's fiscal revenue as a guarantee. If the people default on their debts or are unable to repay, they will be repaid by your county's fiscal revenue."
Financing hundreds of small fishing boats in a poor county is not difficult for Fang Jun's financial resources. But he doesn't want to be so direct. Rich people can and must do good deeds, but they must also have a degree. They have done a lot of good deeds.
It will also become a handle and a stain, especially in ancient times when monarchy was supreme.
The human heart is a very important thing, and for emperors, it is extremely sensitive...
In this case, it is better to experiment with a model based on this matter, a new poverty alleviation model in which the royal bank lends money, the county government guarantees it, and the people benefit from it, similar to the "Young Seedling Law" of the Song Dynasty.
The county government collects taxes on behalf of the state. When paying the taxes, some of them will be withheld. This is the funds of the county government and it is fiscal revenue. The state will not provide the county with additional financial allocations.
Having the county government guarantee can avoid disputes between the people and the banks. Of course, there will also be illegal income from the county government raising interest rates to obtain extra remuneration, but in terms of the income of most people, it is definitely more beneficial than
Disadvantages.
The benefits of the "Young Crops Law" are undoubted, but it gives county governments a similar mandatory "quota" limit, which in disguise turns a good policy into a means for local tyrants and evil gentry to exploit the people.
Fang Jun had been an official in his previous life, so he understood the helplessness and meaning of the phrase "There is never a perfect policy."
No matter how good a policy is, there will be drawbacks of one kind or another, and there will also be bad people who take advantage of it for personal gain. If the benefits outweigh the disadvantages during the implementation of a policy, it is a good policy, and it cannot be ignored because of some flaws.
If there is a place, seize the shortcomings and attack them without limit...
Reform is always accompanied by pain, both in ancient and modern times.
Sun Chengen was stunned for a moment, then became ecstatic, but still asked cautiously: "May I ask Lord Hou, how much is the loan amount...?"
"Theoretically, it can be unlimited. But one principle must be followed, and that is voluntariness. In this matter, the county government's role is to bridge the gap and provide guarantees, but it has no profit itself and is not allowed to have any profit. Can you
clear?"
The county government has no profit, but it has political advantages. The state government can see it, the governor can see it, and the emperor can also see it. If the county government has profit, it means that it exploits the people, which is a serious crime.
Sun Cheng'en was so excited that he stood up. He did not use official etiquette, but bowed deeply and said with sincere admiration: "I have heard that the Marquis is extremely talented and can come up with a plan to benefit people in such a short period of time."
I sincerely admire Yu Wanmin's good ideas. But what makes me admire you even more is the Marquis's heart that devotes all his energy to the welfare of the people. Please accept Sun's respect!"
He bowed to the ground.
Fang Jun quickly stood up and pulled Sun Chengen up. He also admired this official who could ignore his own political achievements and plan for the real welfare of the people. He smiled and said: "Not only that, I also have a sharp weapon for fishing."
, Magistrate Sun, please wait a moment, I will draw the drawings immediately, and you can ask the craftsmen of my house's iron factory to help build a batch."
Fang Jun's way of investigating things and his uncanny skills are unparalleled in the world. Even the most ignorant people will have heard of it. Sun Cheng'en was surprised and delighted: "How can I be so virtuous and capable as a low-ranking official? Lord Marquis loves me so much!"
"It's not for you, it's for the people. I hope fishermen all over the world will benefit from this."
As Fang Jun spoke, he ordered someone to bring in pen and ink, and began to write and draw immediately.
The drawings look messy and complicated, but to put it bluntly, it is a pulling machine composed of a pulley set. Several sets of pulleys and several gears form a device similar to a winch that opens the city gate suspension bridge. One person can easily turn the winch.
, dragging the fishing net weighing several hundred kilograms onto the boat.
The reason why the current fishing industry is so backward is the crudeness of fishing boats, but the bigger reason is the backwardness of nets. Nylon, a light and tough chemical material, cannot be made, so you have to rely on hemp rope.
The fishing net is woven, but the strength of this kind of fishing net is not bad. The biggest disadvantage is that the weight increases after getting wet. A large net can catch fish, and a dozen strong men may not be able to pull it...
As long as we have this net-pulling machine, we can easily carry out small-scale fishing operations one by one. Guarding the natural cornucopia of "Lusi Bathing Beach", if the people of Rudong County don't have enough to eat,
Fang Jun may consider leading an army to kill all these people. Such stupidity may also be a waste of food...
Several people came over to look at it and found it very novel.
Liu Renyuan touched his chin and asked doubtfully: "This thing...how does it look like the winch on the city gate tower?"
Xue Rengui also nodded and said: "It's really similar, there are just a few slight differences, but it's basically the same thing."
Sun Chengen was obviously a person with strong understanding. As he looked at it, he suddenly slapped his thigh and shouted: "Wizard! The Marquis is really a wizard! This thing is just like what the two generals said. It reminds me of the one on the city gate.
Two soldiers guarding the city can lift a suspension bridge weighing a thousand kilograms by turning the winch, let alone a fishing net weighing only a few hundred kilograms?"
Fang Jun was a little more modest: "Yes, this thing is improved from the winch of the suspension bridge, with only a few minor changes, making it more suitable for use on fishing boats. Therefore, your praise of 'genius',
I am ashamed to say that this is the creation of my predecessors, and I am just picking up the wisdom of others."
On ships of later generations, motor-driven net pullers were used to pull fishing nets weighing tens of thousands of kilograms onto the ship. Nowadays, manpower is used to turn the winch. It can be said that as long as the winch is within the capacity of the fishing net, there is no problem at all.
Hearing Fang Jun's modesty, Sun admitted that Su Rong shook his head and said: "The words of the Marquis are wrong. Our ancestors invented the winch for who knows how many years. Countless people have seen it and used it, but who has thought about it?"
Can it be transplanted onto a fishing boat, so that one person can easily lift a fishing net weighing several hundred kilograms? Mr. Hou has a quick mind, and there is no second thought in the world!"
He not only admired Fang Jun's intelligence, but also admired Fang Jun's broadmindedness!
As one of the first-class nobles of the Tang Dynasty, he was promoted to the title of Marquis at a young age by virtue of his talents, and was granted the title of Chief Marshal of Canghai Road March. He is also the son-in-law of the emperor. Is there anyone in the world who is more noble and more beautiful than Fang Jun?
future?
But for such a noble son with a low position and a high position, when faced with himself, a seventh-grade county magistrate, he did not show any slightest indifference or disdain.
He was patient and pointed out two clever strategies in succession.
Talent can be learned, but this kind of ambition to benefit the people cannot be learned!
Liu Renyuan looked at Sun Chengen, whose face was flushed with excitement, and said in surprise: "I thought that Magistrate Sun was just a clean figure, an upright official who worked for the people, but he didn't know that his ability to flatter others was not weak at all. It is disrespectful and disrespectful."
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Sun Chengen rolled his eyes and retorted without hesitation: "How dare you be a compliment to this general? Every word I said was sincere and sincere, and there was never any flattery? If the general feels that what I said is wrong, please tell me.
point out."
Liu Renyuan was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "Good guy, this mouth is simply sharper than a knife. Even if it does, do you dare to say it? Haha, it's awesome!"
Are you kidding? If you say what Sun Chengen said is wrong, doesn't it mean that Fang Jun is not good enough and should not be praised?
This man is articulate and quick-witted. It is really hard to imagine that at this age he is just a seventh-grade county magistrate. However, I think this is also related to his humble background. He has no background and no family background. He only relies on his talent and a bright heart.
With a heart for the people, it is not easy to be promoted.
The reason why aristocratic families need to be eliminated does not mean that aristocratic families have no talents, but that they naturally monopolize the power class and block the advancement of too many talents.