Qi Xuansu didn't understand Chen Shuwen's thinking, so he could only say, "I'd like to hear the details."
Chen Shuwen continued, "I said that Nanyang United Trading Company is like a country, but it is not a traditional Central Plains dynasty."
"First of all, the traditional Central Plains dynasty was actually closed. It could only reduce expenditures but could not increase revenue. Therefore, land annexation determined that there would be no world for three hundred years."
"But look at the current Daxuan Dynasty, which has been in existence for more than 200 years. How can there be any signs of chaos? Instead, it is still in an upward stage. Why? It's very simple, because the Daxuan Dynasty is not a closed dynasty and can open up the world.
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"Take Nanyang as an example. In order to effectively control Nanyang, a large number of Central Plains people come to various countries in Nanyang every year. The Daxuan court and Daomen feel that this is not enough. They also encourage immigrants and even semi-forced people who have lost their land to come to Nanyang.
Under the guidance of this trend, the powerful are no longer keen on land annexation. Instead, they sell their land and go overseas to build their achievements overseas. Under such circumstances, how can there be a contradiction between more people and less land in the Central Plains? "
"To put it bluntly, in a closed environment, it actually restricts the powerful, forcing them to make fuss only on the land."
"Secondly, the technological stagnation of the ancient Central Plains dynasties was what Xuansheng and Xu Zu called the big pie problem. It was impossible to make the pie bigger and feed more people. It was not until Taoism replaced Confucianism that rapid development began.
If we really make the pie bigger, we can feed most people."
"Instead of saying that Nanyang United Trading Company is like the ancient dynasty under the rule of Confucianism, it is better to say that Nanyang United Trading Company is more like the Daxuan Dynasty under Daoism."
"There is also a line of technological development here, which is to go overseas to seek cheap resources and then expand. However, in the process of expansion, the technological advantages begin to be lost, resulting in the gradual loss of cheap resources, rising costs, and the difficulty of transitioning from luxury to frugality, financial deficit, and
Amid conflicts like land annexation, the entire system eventually began to collapse."
"The Daxuan court is still in the expansion stage, and it still has unparalleled technological advantages compared to surrounding areas. The Daxuan people can build armored ships, firecrackers, artillery, glass, and steel, but the Nanyang people do not have such craftsmanship. They only
There are some raw materials, such as ores, wood, rubber, etc., which do not require technology and cannot be sold at high prices. And they need Daxuan's high-end products, so they can only use massive amounts of cheap raw materials in exchange for Daxuan's products. This is
Daxuan’s cheap resources.”
"However, during this process, the Nanyang people also began to gradually learn the advanced technology of the Daxuan people. One day, they will catch up with the Daxuan people. After reaching this step, the Daxuan people have low labor costs due to various reasons, such as being close to the origin of raw materials.
Low prices, etc. will move the workshop industry from Daxuan to Nanyang, and indirectly accelerate the technological improvement of Nanyang people, which means that the technological advantages begin to be gradually lost."
"On the surface, Daxuan has gotten rid of the three-hundred-year rule of rise and fall, but in fact the law of rise and fall must exist, but it is no longer like the previous Confucian dynasty. Unless Daxuan's technology can continue to develop and maintain its advantage,
But we all know that this is impossible. When a person reaches a certain level of cultivation, he reaches his limit. The world cannot tolerate it and he has to ascend and die. Can Daxuan leave this world?"
"One day, there will be no difference between Daxuan and Nanyang. Nanyang people will directly make what they want instead of exchanging cheap raw materials for Daxuan's products, so Daxuan loses its cheap resources."
"Nanyang United Trading Company seems to be a company in Nanyang, but it is actually a company based in Daxuan. The logic is the same. Nanyang United Trading Company is not only a transshipment trade, but also relies on its technological advantages to rely on large quantities of cheap goods.
Resources can be developed rapidly.”
"The Taishang Taoist ancestor has a cloud that holds it and fills it up, which is not as good as what it is; if it is caught and sharpened, it cannot be kept for a long time. The palace is full of gold and jade, and no one can keep it. If you are rich and arrogant, you will bring your own fault. Retire after success, this is the way of heaven.
.What Taozu means is that rise and fall are inevitable. When you are prosperous, you must know how to restrain yourself, so that you can last long."
"This has nothing to do with morality. If a hegemon always uses force to suppress others and seems to be proud of it for a while, it is actually overdrawing its own national power, credibility, and prestige, which will naturally shorten the time of hegemony."
"People are always short-sighted. They know that short-term interests will harm the long-term future, but they still can't help but strive for short-term interests. This is the case for powerful people to annex land, and it is also the same for workshop owners to move their workshops overseas. If you are drunk today, you will be drunk today.
Future generations will have to worry about future matters."
"It's like a person who spoils his body in various ways when he is young. At that time, he was young and strong, and nothing seemed to happen. But when he gets old and his strength fails, it will gradually become apparent. The same is true for Nanyang United Trading Company. At its peak, it was not
Knowing how to restrain and act recklessly has damaged the foundation and laid countless hidden dangers. When it is prosperous, it is invisible, but when it goes downhill, these hidden dangers will become big problems that are difficult to solve."
Qi Xuansu listened very carefully and understood clearly.
He had to admit that Chen Shuwen had real information.
It was also worthy of him visiting in person. Chen Shuwen was talking about the general trend of the world through the Nanyang United Trading Company. It was not some vague and illusory luck, but it was to reveal the essence of many things.
This also made Qi Xuansu firmly believe that Confucianism is right. The root of most problems is human nature. Whether it is the advancement and development of technology or the continuous improvement of various systems, as long as it is based on people, it cannot solve the problems of human nature.
Disadvantages. It is a pity that Confucianism has seen the essence of the problem and proposed that changing human nature can create a world of great harmony, but it still cannot find a solution to the problem of human nature.
Qi Xuansu asked, "Is it because of this incident that Mr. Chen left Nanyang United Trading Company?"
Chen Shuwen did not deny that "Although Qi Zhenzhen wiped out the top management of Nanyang United Trading Company, it is like changing an emperor at the end of the dynasty. It is of little significance. The root is rotten and has to be pushed back to the beginning."
After saying that, Chen Shuwen stared at Qi Xuansu closely.
"Mr. Chen wants reform?" Qi Xuansu asked again.
Chen Shuwen no longer hides his intentions, "It depends on whether the real person is willing to delegate power."
Qi Xuansu said, "So this is Mr. Chen's condition."
Chen Shuwen said nothing, which was considered acquiescence.
When talking about reform, Qi Xuansu couldn't help but think of Zhang Yuelu, who was a reformist.
She wanted to change the Taoism, but she didn't say anything about creating a new Taoism.
Qi Xuansu did not agree immediately, but asked, "What does Mr. Chen plan to do?"
Chen Shuwen said, “Reform cannot be promoted by relying on machinations. It needs imminent internal and external pressure as a driving force, a clear planning route as a guide, and relevant interest groups who work hard for it as a foundation, and reallocation after the achievement is completed.
Huge interests, as well as a firm leader and core force."
"These are indispensable, and Machiavellian tactics are just a way to reduce resistance. They are tactics rather than principles."
"Take thrust as an example. If there is no internal or external pressure, then there will be no motivation to make reforms. Everyone has something to eat and everything is harmonious. Why take risks to change the existing situation?"
Qi Xuansu asked, "Where does this external force come from?"
Chen Shuwen stretched out his hand and pointed at Qi Xuansu, "It's the real person."
"Me?" Qi Xuansu was startled.
Chen Shuwen said, "Qi Zhenren used thunderous means to wipe out the top management of Nanyang United Trading Company. If
If the Nanyang United Trading Company is regarded as a country, then it is as if the capital of the country has been conquered and the royal family has been wiped out. This is external pressure."
Qi Xuansu asked again, "What about the internal pressure?"
Chen Shuwen replied, "Looking at a country, internal pressure often comes from dissatisfaction at the bottom. Every large-scale uprising will prompt the top to make changes. Over the years, the Wang family and the Sun family have taken and taken away, which has caused the bottom of the company to
They are very dissatisfied, but dare not speak out. Now is a God-given opportunity to turn these dissatisfied bottom groups into relevant interest groups for reform. If there are no interested groups, then all reforms will be just castles in the air, and eventually they will fall into a group of people.
In the situation of acting with someone."
Qi Xuansu understood: "Improving the welfare benefits of lower-level employees will make them support the reform. But where will the money come from?"
Chen Shuwen said, "The top level has been solved, the bottom level has also been solved, and only the huge middle level is left. In a dynasty, there are many bureaucrats, aristocratic families, dignitaries, and clans. This is the big head. They are not only huge benefits that can be distributed, but also many
The hazard itself.”
"Over the years, the Wang family and the Sun family have relied on nepotism and placed a large number of cronies in the company. They have nothing to eat. They must be operated on to completely solve the hidden dangers. Now the Wang family and the Sun family have all been killed. In the past
The close interest alliance has been broken and the company has fallen into chaos. This is when they are frightened, confused and weak, and it is also the best time to take action. If they miss it, it will be difficult to take action again after they have settled down again."
"Then another thing is a leader who is firm enough. If he changes his orders from day to day, he will always be led by short-term interests, and in the end he will just stand still."
After Qi Xuansu listened, he fell into silence.
This is undoubtedly a big move, but if done well, the benefits are needless to say.
After a long time, Qi Xuansu asked, "I can support you or delegate power to you, but you have to give me a clear time."
Chen Shuwen held out three fingers and said, "Three years, Master Qi will give me three years, and I will give Master Qi a brand new Nanyang United Trading Company."
Qi Xuansu stretched out his palm and said, "Okay, let's make a three-year agreement."
Chen Shuwen and Qi Xuansu high-fived and made an appointment.
After Qi Xuansu had an in-depth discussion with Chen Shuwen, he granted Chen Shuwen the title of Taoist Priest of the Fourth Grade Liquor in the name of Borneo Taoist Government and appointed him to represent the Borneo Taoist Government as the chief of the board of directors of Nanyang United Trading Company.