At this time, Liu Xinyu's eyes were fierce and murderous; but if you look carefully, you can see a little bit of "pretending to be calm". Zhang Hao's "sneak attack" made Liu Xinyu a little panicked.
Zhang Hao covered his face and spoke with vibrato: "Well... I just want to tell the princess that you are not alone, really. You see, I am thinking of you."
Liu Xinyu glared at Zhang Hao fiercely, but there was a sense of relaxation that she couldn't explain in her words: "Don't tell me these useless things, tell me something useful!"
Zhang Hao rubbed the left side of his face, combed the wound with his true energy, and felt a little comfortable, "Princess, I think there are two types of rulers. One is aloof, so he is destined to be a loner, because he stands on the opposite side of everyone.
.One way is to become a 'representative of a class', then he is not alone!
But now, there is a class in the country of Qixia that is in urgent need of a representative!"
Liu Xinyu snorted: "Continue!"
"There is such a class in the country of Qixia. This class has no aristocratic status and does not have good social resources. It has always been ignored and even suppressed; but most of the country's tax revenue falls on their shoulders.
But this class is the most diligent and full of fighting spirit. They provide most of the wealth, materials, etc. needed by the country.
This class is called: the industrial and commercial class!"
"The industrial and commercial class cannot be officially recognized by the country. They can only be helplessly affiliated with various families and sects, becoming tools of various families and sects without having any self.
In the past, we always said that business is one of the root causes of social corruption, but in fact, business itself is not good or bad, just like agriculture, handicrafts, etc.;
The bad thing is: business is controlled by various families and sects. This is the root of corruption."
"In the past, the country's main sources of wealth included agriculture and spiritual practice industries; but if you want to revitalize agriculture and spiritual practice industries and turn 'dead goods' into 'liquid wealth,' you must have business operations.
Half of the world's wealth comes from production and half from circulation.
However, aristocrats, families, sects, etc. have controlled production and monopolized circulation, which has created the illusion of commerce disrupting the country. The state's efforts to block commerce are actually using a "blocking" method to "force" the wealth of society.
'Into the hands of the state.
And we know that it’s better to clear things up than to block them!”
"Your Highness, now is an opportunity! Take advantage of the huge pressure from abroad at this time to liberate the industrial and commercial class. Let the industrial and commercial class be liberated from the hands of the nobles and families, and let them gain their own living space. Let them become an independent individual who can be
A class controlled by the state, not by the nobility.
With this alone, the country of Qixia will instantly gain the support of hundreds of people from other countries."
Liu Xinyu narrowed her eyes slightly, "What you said is very nice. But as far as I know, there are many successful businessmen in the country who have become members of aristocratic families. This doesn't seem to make sense, does it?"
"It's very simple, because they have no way to go! The upward channel is blocked, and they can only change in this way. This is a kind of distortion. These distortions will further drag down the country and block the connection between the state power and the grassroots."
Liu Xinyu sat down slowly, thought for a long time, and asked slowly: "There are two other problems. The industrial and commercial class may be good, but they have been suppressed. There are not many experts, and it is difficult to maintain national security. And the nobles, families
, big and small sects, etc., I’m afraid they won’t give up!”
Zhang Hao showed a confident smile: "If this is a normal situation, it will probably be like this. But now there is a crisis of national subjugation! With the help of this huge external pressure, we can make some 'more radical changes'.
It is a change rather than a reform.
For example, we can put a clear price tag on the lowest-ranking aristocrat, the 'Baron', but only sell an empty title without a fief. This can give the industrial and commercial class a hope of advancement without immediately touching the vested interests.
For example, we can promise that as long as the business bank pays a certain fee, we can exempt the tax for the whole year and give the industrial and commercial class legal guarantee. In this way, it will be difficult for the nobles, families, etc. to take advantage of it.
For example, we allow merchants who pay fees to operate unimpeded in the country. This will prevent families and nobles from all over the country from blatantly collecting so-called 'tolls', breaking local protection and local monopolies.
For another example, we can use the excuse of charging fees and other issues to establish the Industrial and Commercial Administration, and then gradually increase the authority of the Administration. Your Highness can also serve as the Director of the Administration.
Next, as industry and commerce develop and grow, the Industrial and Commercial Administration will naturally grow, which will naturally squeeze out traditional families and aristocratic politics.
Also, we can provide certain conditions to allow traditional small families, nobles, etc. to see the future of industry and commerce, and guide them to actively join the industry and commerce camp."
"In the past, families and nobles often had their own small calculations, and it was common for them to listen to the instructions but not the announcements. But business cannot, because business requires communication, is a pan-regional activity, and strictly relies on national politics.
If we make an analogy, the country is like a giant tree, and each family sect, large or small, is like a small tree; they can still survive without the country.
But industry and commerce are like vines clinging to towering trees. No matter how strong they are, they cannot do without the country!
In fact, industry and commerce are the real pillars of the country!”
“We don’t need to deliberately suppress the traditional interest groups, and we even need to encourage them to shift to the industrial and commercial classes.
Then make reasonable use of external pressure to catalyze this transformation."
Liu Xinyu nodded slowly. She was moved by Zhang Hao's words. But then she looked at Zhang Hao with a half-smile: "You seem to be very anxious?"
Zhang Hao actually nodded in approval: "Yes, I am very anxious! Because I have seen the future of Qixia Country and the current crisis. Only by fully utilizing the power of industry and commerce can we get rid of the situation of being beaten and falling behind. Only by fully utilizing industry and commerce, can we
Gather the strength of the whole country and develop towards the sea.
Your Highness, do you know what ‘power that overwhelms the country’ means?
Rather than pooling the power of some noble families, those so-called nobles and families are all unable to contribute; they say they are using all the strength of the country, but in fact they are not able to exert even one tenth of it.
The real power of the country is when the country's policies go deep into the grassroots level and work from the grassroots level.
So, how can the country’s governance transcend the blockades of nobles, families, etc., and go straight to the grassroots?”
Liu Xinyu stopped talking. Zhang Hao's problem has actually become a nightmare that plagues the country's governance - in the past, the country ruled the country by ruling aristocrats, families, sects, etc.
The good thing is that the country and the aristocracy are co-governing. The bad thing is that the country has been emptied out!
Real rule that goes deep into the grassroots is something that kings of all generations have dreamed of, but could not achieve. After the incident with the Jiuyang Sect, and the large number of families in Jianwu and Wuyang counties who rebelled and even vacillated, Liu Xinyu was even more anxious.
But still can’t find a way!
Upon hearing Zhang Hao's words, Liu Xinyu's eyes became sharp, and she stared at Zhang Hao closely.
Zhang Hao looked around, sat down slowly, and sent a message to Liu Xinyu. His words were slow but sonorous: "If you want to take it, you must give it first! Your Highness wants to extend the rule of the country to the grassroots. He cannot just think of fighting alone and oppressing the nobles.
Wait, that's not realistic.
The people should be given sufficient space for growth, freedom of wealth and personal freedom, so that they can grow up on their own.
To develop without touching the vested interests, the best way is to create a new interest space and support a new class. This new interest class is: industry and commerce!
Industry and commerce already have a sufficient foundation and are widely recognized. Now industry and commerce has reached a critical point. As long as His Highness gives you a 'slogan', industry and commerce can flourish."
Liu Xinyu's face became serious, and she also transmitted the message: "What you said makes sense. But this plan is too big! I don't know how to start."
"Then, let's issue war bonds first!"
"Huh? What is this?"
"This thing is similar to fundraising, but it is a paid donation. In the past, His Highness directly raised funds. Although everyone supported the country, what they could give was limited; and the country could not give them anything.
Everything is relative. As the saying goes, everything in the world is for profit, and everything in the world is for profit. Although everyone has patriotic sentiments, patriotic sentiments cannot represent everything.
In addition, another advantage of issuing bonds is that it can firmly bind the families who purchase the bonds to the state's chariot.
And if some families or sects who are unwilling to buy bonds try to punish them, instead of objecting, everyone will applaud and applaud!"
"As for the form of bonds, let me give you an example. For example, if the country now needs 100,000 Peiyuan Dan, then the country can make these "needs" into "bonds."
Bonds come in different denominations, such as 10, 50, 100, 500, etc.
The bonds are issued in duplicate, one for the purchaser and one for state filing.
The specific transaction process is as follows:
Today I purchased a chapter of ‘10 Pei Yuan Dan Bonds’ from His Highness. I gave His Highness 10 Pei Yuan Pills, and Your Highness gave me a corresponding paid bond.
It is clearly stated on the bond: three years later, before the 30th of the twelfth lunar month, the state will repurchase the bond, but the repurchase price will be the price of 12 or even 15 Peiyuan Dan.
In this way, it can not only arouse the patriotic enthusiasm of the people, but also stimulate the development of industry and commerce. The issuance of a large number of bonds can inject blood into the country in a short period of time, which is enough for the country to win. The country can obtain sufficient benefits from the battlefield.
In addition, bonds are allowed to be traded freely; however, the transaction process must be filed with the corresponding department. Let the bonds have the nature of stocks.
In order to ensure the validity and credibility of the bonds, the country needs to take out something as collateral. For example, taxes, land, etc."
Liu Xinyu's eyes became brighter and brighter. She was excited and discussed this new direction with Zhang Hao, looking forward to a new future.