Chapter 772 Bianliang's Water Transport Discussion
Tao Niang was very happy. At least her son's expression of his father's intentions was more thorough than she thought.
Tao Niang also had doubts about what her son had doubts about.
In this way, it seems that only the imperial court benefits, so why would merchants compete for the right to operate a certain waterway?
"First of all, no one is worried about losing money after acquiring the right to operate the waterway, especially those who are familiar with the shipping business."
"The reason why it feels like the imperial court has benefited is because the imperial court should have benefited originally, but it was consumed by the entire water transportation yamen. The so-called profits of the imperial court actually come from the cost of supporting the operation of the water transportation yamen..."
"For those who compete for the right to operate waterways, as the types of industries in the country increase, industrial development will promote frequent barter, and the increase in transportation volume is obvious."
"Another crucial point is that when considering a problem, you are influenced by what! For merchants, they first consider profits, and if the waterway management rights are profitable, it is enough for merchants."
"As for local state governments, because water transportation is an independent government office, local state governments have no enthusiasm for management because it is thankless. By reforming water transportation yamen in this way, local state governments have certain rights and benefits over waterways...
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"At the same time, consider it from the perspective of the court... As you said and analyzed, everyone has their own demands, and they will be swayed by their demands..."
There were some in-depth contents, but Zhao Xi did not continue to talk about them. What he realized was truly his own.
The son wants to be a king and has some thoughts. Zhao Xi hopes that the son will see and experience it by himself, rather than such a complete teaching.
The water transportation yamen, interfering forces, local state capitals, courtiers, etc., as a king, need to look at them from another level...
"Dad, is it true that only by staying out of the incident can we truly see the full picture of the incident?"
Zhao Xi was really satisfied that the prince could have such an understanding.
"Son, the great Confucian taught you the art of the emperor when you were studying. The way of the herdsman was experienced by you yourself."
"What dad wants to tell you is exactly what you just understood. Only by staying out of the matter can you see the full picture."
"The courtiers belong to the Song Dynasty, the merchants belong to the Song Dynasty, and the people also belong to the Song Dynasty. And what is the imperial court? The imperial court belongs to the Song Dynasty. The position of the king is to make sure that all the elements that make up the Song Dynasty are as harmonious as possible.
Can you obtain it under your own governance..."
Regarding the prince's growth, Zhao Xi did not pay much attention to the prince's growth except for the instructive education in childhood. This time, it can be regarded as the only education for his son after he became an adult.
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When Zhao Xi was teaching his son, there were many discussions on Zhao Xi's reform of water transportation throughout Bianliang.
For those who are proficient in the art of barter, Xue Xiang is recognized by the court except the official family.
However, Xue Xiang is absolutely loyal to the officials. Even if he understands the intentions behind the officials, he may not tell them.
Next up is Lu Huiqing.
Lu Huiqing has made great progress in the art of bartering because he has been in charge of Shiyi Temple in recent years.
As for Lu Jiawen, Wang Anshi continues to value...
Lu Huiqing was a little unhappy to be invited to Wang Anshi's home at this time. But the official's behavior towards Lu Jiawen made everyone understand that the official family cared about the official's character.
No matter what Lu Huiqing said, he only came into the eyes of the officials after being recommended by Wang Anshi.
Therefore, Lu Huiqing came anyway.
"The purpose of the official family is never simple. The so-called reform of water transportation and the so-called removal of burdens are by no means the only purpose of the official family..."
Lu Jiawen has been there for many years, but he still plays the role of assisting Wang Anshi in dealing with the three envoys.
However, such rhetoric is equivalent to not saying anything. Everyone knows that the official's purpose is not simple.
"What do Jifu think?"
Wang Anshi consulted Lu Huiqing very seriously.
Speaking of which, the reason why officials came up with the idea of reforming water transportation was because Wang Anshi made the inside story of water transportation clear.
It is necessary for Wang Anshi to understand the official's intentions.
"Mr. Ge, the purpose of the government is to win more. The imperial court has got rid of the burden of the water transportation yamen, merchants can operate shipping, and local state governments can legitimately participate in the interests of water transportation..."
Lu Huiqing had to spit out some words, no matter how much she said, she had to say something.
"Jifu, aren't the officials worried that the imperial court will lose control of canal shipping?"
This is something Wang Anshi can't understand. Although the government mentioned that the sale is once a year, Wang Anshi doesn't think that the sale every year can change the management method.
This is not a matter of money. How big the assets of the Water Transport Yamen are, even if they are divided and sold, there will not be too many people who can get these assets.
Once the imperial court loses control of shipping, it will be as disastrous to the country as the drought in the entire Hebei Province.
"Mr. Ge, the canal shipping is divided and sold, and it is divided according to the boundaries of the state capital. In other words, the assets of the canal transportation office will also be divided. This has the basis for many participants."
"Secondly, the imperial court auction only lasts for one year. During the annual outage period, shipping will return to the court. There is enough time for the imperial court to organize the auction or resume water transportation again..."
Lu Huiqing was very tired. He could understand some of the officials' intentions, but he didn't dare to tell them!
After all, he is in charge of Shiyi Temple, which is the yamen responsible for licensing and approval of the imperial court. How can he not know the purpose of the officialdom?
What Lu Huiqing was thinking about was whether he could dominate the ownership of the navigation channel!
But now that Wangge Lao asked, he could only forcefully talk about it like this. He didn't even know what to say.
"One year...~ There is not much hidden danger in one year. Even the grain stored in the Changpingcang of the imperial court can be enough to make up for the annual canal transport volume..."
Wang Anshi was a pure official, an official who truly cared about the country and the people. Although he also had insights into barter, he still could not imagine the level of court permission and approval.
The exchange between Wang Anshi and Lu Huiqing is considered to be of certain depth.
Throughout Bianliang, most of the discussions were basically about how to get a share of the gluttonous feast of water transport reform.
Even the sixth family, which Zhao Xi has always relied on, is also discussing whether to get involved in water transportation matters.
However, they all have one order: to see what Zhao Qin does in the palace.
This is also because the news did not spread and was only discussed at the cabinet level.
As for the water transport yamen set up in Bianliang, nothing is still known.
Only some people were invited and were consulting in detail about the details of water transportation. From Doumen, branch canals, to ships, crews, and even the annual canal transportation volume, etc...
This is what Zhao Xi said to the prince: It depends on what influences you when you think about the problem.
Everyone in the court knew how the water transportation was going, and there were even a lot of ministers who intervened and interfered.
Some people who were originally in a state of fear because of the attack on the prince, now got involved in the huge interests of water transportation, and it was difficult to calm down.