Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 531 Founding a Government Enterprise
Su Chen understood what Han Xizai meant, and he wanted to talk dry stuff, to impress Li Yu and several ministers, and let them understand where the money came from.

"The establishment of government-owned enterprises proposed by Chen is by no means simply building a few official kilns and official workshops in the past to produce old products, but to innovate and produce many new things. For example, high-purity liquor is divided into sauce-flavored and Luzhou-flavored , Through practice, I invented the process of distilling wine, and I can give some mature configuration methods to the imperial court. In this way, in addition to my Su family and Bai family, the imperial court can also brew high-quality liquor and sell it to overseas and northern courts. If you earn a piece of baijiu, you can make a lot of money every day."

"In addition, in addition to white porcelain and celadon, I also produce blue and white porcelain. The formula of this blue and white porcelain can also be dedicated to the country, allowing the country to build official kilns and foreign trade. There are also soap, soap, perfume, and shampoo etc., civil goods, new technology for manufacturing glazed glass, etc.

"For these new things, only the ministers know the specific manufacturing methods and processes. If they are donated to the court, the internal treasury and government-owned enterprises are established, and then part of the profits are deposited into the state treasury every month, and part of them is used for continued investment in construction and production costs. Businesses compete for profit. Because they don't know these crafts at all, they are new items, and currently only the Bai family produces them. As long as they continue to allow the Bai family to manufacture, although the Bai family's profits will decrease a lot, the market is too big after all, and there is only one Bai family. Unable to supply, especially foreign trade, trade with Southeast Asia, the Western Regions, and Silla, only the imperial court can meet the needs of various countries..."

Su Chen usually has organized and memorized the rules and regulations, and when explaining his views to officials and ministers, he speaks clearly.

He explained very clearly, clearly explaining the target, effect, and profit increase of each measure.

If it can be carried out, it can be foreseen that the Southern Tang Dynasty can indeed develop rapidly and fill the national treasury. It is more feasible than Li Ping, Pan You and others who proposed to divide troops into farmland and restore the well field system, etc., and it will not be moved. The noble and powerful land will not produce great resistance.

After all, these new production techniques are all brand new products, and only Su Chen knows that when he produces them, it will not conflict with the fundamental interests of those imperial merchants and private merchants.

Li Yu's eyes lit up after listening, and he seemed to see the gold and silver coins that were far from being rolled into the treasury, completely recovering his vitality, and ZTE could be realized.

"Very good. If it can be carried out, a large number of new commodities will be produced and circulated in the Tang Dynasty, as well as in the Western Regions, Southeast Asia and other overseas countries, in exchange for the gold, silver, copper coins and food supplies we need. The predicament of the court, the emptiness of the treasury, It can be solved easily.”

Li Yu was overjoyed, as if he had seen a glimmer of light, otherwise, the situation in the Tang Kingdom is going from bad to worse, and he is also very anxious and anxious.

"It's just that these new commodities can be used by ordinary people? They should be very expensive, and they haven't solved the crisis of lack of land for farmers and tenants." Pan You questioned.

Su Chen replied: "These newly manufactured products can be divided into three grades: high, medium and low. High-end products are sold to the rich and powerful, with improved packaging and quality, mid-range products are sold to wealthy gentry, and civilian products can be sold to ordinary people at low prices; in this way Each has its own needs and offers different prices. Some tenants without land can also work in government-owned enterprises and become workers. They are paid monthly commissions and signed long-term and short-term contracts to alleviate the crisis of tenants without land. As long as the national treasury is sufficient, the land tax and head tax can also be eased, so that the upper and lower levels can be channeled, the suffering of the people can be alleviated, and the Tang country can also be prosperous and strong."

"So that's how it is." Yan Xu, Qin Chengyu, Zhang Ji and others all understood, and felt that this kind of political opinion was very novel and reasonable, and there was no need to change the land and make difficult changes.

Su Chen strikes while the iron is hot and said: "For a long time, the thinking of scholars, farmers, and businessmen has been deeply rooted. The minister's proposal, this reform is precisely to start with industry and commerce. From the commercial aspect, establish better business measures and foreign trade regulations, let go of the sea ban, and strengthen foreign trade. Exporting goods in exchange for more supplies, and internally regulating commercial taxes, tolls, turnover fees, etc., is a business way.”

"In terms of "engineering", the minister proposed the establishment of the Tiangong Institute, which is to absorb some scholars and craftsmen to learn new theories of mathematics, mechanics, physics, chemistry, etc., so as to learn from things and develop hydraulic textile machines. , hydraulic forging machines, etc., can greatly improve the production capacity and technological level, then the products of my Tang country are unparalleled in the world, world-famous, and there is no need to worry about financial resources..."

Su Chen stated many details, which convinced Li Yu and several ministers. Even if they raised some doubts and puzzles, Su Chen answered them one by one.

After careful consideration, Li Yu nodded and said: "This matter is approved, and Han Qing will be fully responsible for promoting the implementation. However, the government-enterprise plan is important and involves many industries. At that time, I will send people in to manage the internal affairs together. Warehouses, crafts, government-owned enterprises, etc., will be put into production near Jinling for inspection first, and if the operation is stable, it can be extended to various counties and counties to increase the scale.”

"The officials are wise!" Han Xizai took the lead in expressing his support.

Pan You and the others couldn't see through it for the time being, and they didn't refute it. They can let Han Xizai, Su Chen and others experiment.

If it really works, their reforms like this can also be assisted.The ultimate goal is one: to enrich the country and strengthen the people.

After the discussion was over, Su Chen planned to leave with Han Xizai and others, but was detained by Li Yu.

"Su Qing, the Queen Mother, Empress, and Prince's condition still requires you to go to the doctor for a follow-up visit. Although the imperial physicians said that the problem is not serious, the Queen Mother still feels that she can feel at ease only after you make a follow-up visit in person."

Li Yu stood up with a smile, and said to Su Chen kindly.

"I obey." Su Chen bowed his hands and obeyed, seeing that Pan You, Zhang Ji and others were very envious, and secretly sighed that the treatment of the number one scholar is different!

If the new business policy he introduced really solved the treasury crisis for Tang, then Su Chen would be more favored, and the officials of Sun's party would also rise in favor.

After leaving the palace, Han Xizai left with a proud smile and exasperated. He was very carefree and proud.

Pan You and Li Ping looked at each other, and the latter said: "This Su Chen is originally a Jiangzuo talent, in terms of blood, he should be closer to our Jiangzuo New Party, shouldn't it be exclusive to his grandson? They are all from Jiangbei Qiaoji, not from Jiangzuo."

Pan You sighed: "It's because we were late. However, we have no malice or conflict with Duke Zhuangyuan. We can win over him. I heard that Xu Qingwan, the niece of Duke Wen'an Xu You, has a deep relationship with Su Chen. If we can By making this marriage possible, the relationship between Xu You and Su Chen can be further deepened, and our new party can also recruit Su Chen to use it for us."

Li Ping looked slightly happy, nodded and said: "That makes sense, let's go find Duke Wen'an right now."

(End of this chapter)