Jinyi champion

Chapter 612 Let the old man take it easy (seeking a monthly ticket)
When Sun Jiao heard the master and apprentice singing the oboe, he felt puzzled and angry.

How do you tell me stories in this way?
Zhu Hao looked at Sun Jiao who was sullen, and said, "This is about the importance of patents! Let's put it this way, if we use our method, it can not only reduce labor, increase production, but also greatly increase the safety of production. The output of the ore can be ordered by the imperial court and the supply is in short supply, but the income from private mining is cumbersome and the output is low, so will everyone adopt the ore veins we found and use our technology?"

This time even Tang Yin's face twitched.

Put simply.

Why is your technology more advanced than others, and why can't others imitate?
and many more.

Tang Yin seemed to realize something.

This kid has been playing with flowers since he was a child, and he has made all sorts of strange things. Could it be that he can come up with a technique that others can't learn, so as to improve mineral production?
"As for Mr. Tang, you said that the folks open mines on their own, let them do it first, but I guess, even if they have worked hard to find the mine veins and set up a mine factory, the imperial court will set a guide price and distribute the production The mined mines are bought and resold to those who need them.”

Zhu Hao continued to reveal his thoughts.

Sun Jiao couldn't stand it anymore, and said, "What's the difference between what you're doing and stealing?"

Zhu Haodao: "The difference is quite big. In the past, the plundering and plundering were done by nobles and nobles. They bought them at a very low price, and the achievements of others were wasted. But now with the solid backing of the imperial court, as long as we pay the 'tax' we mentioned , they can get the asylum of the court, the rich and powerful cannot steal it, and they can also use our technology to increase productivity, why not do it?"

Tang Yin smiled wryly: "Just think of it as paying protection fees to the imperial court?"

"Exactly."

Zhu Haoyi said sternly, "It can be understood in this way. Our protection fee not only protects their ownership of the mine, but also increases output. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone?"

Sun Jiao's old face twitched twice: "It's nonsense! Since there is a huge profit, why don't you send someone to directly occupy all the mines and turn them into official kilns? Do you have to distribute the profits to merchants?"

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "Mines need the participation of private forces, so as to form healthy competition. If they are all government kilns, the result will be a collapse of the system, low work efficiency, rampant corruption, and good policy. It can also be bad policy.

"Conversely, if we are only responsible for exploration, let merchants come to mine, and then set a more reasonable price according to market conditions, and charge lower taxes, this can reduce the investment of the imperial court in personnel and production materials, which is equivalent to reducing risk."

……

……

Sun Jiao and Tang Yin asked questions one after another, all of which were real things.

And Zhu Hao answered fluently.

Although Sun Jiao and Tang Yin may not all agree with Zhu Hao's idea, but they have already realized one thing, that is, Zhu Hao has considered this plan carefully, and it is definitely not a plan made on a whim, but probably after long-term thinking and research.

Sun Jiao couldn't find an argument to refute for a while.

Tang Yin asked with a smile: "Lao Butang Sun, you heard what Jingdao said, does it make sense?"

Sun Jiao said with a dark face: "Except for the so-called technology that others must use, the others are reasonable! But how can a technology not be imitated?"

Zhu Hao stood up and said, "To be honest, I recently drew dozens of blueprints for mining, from coal mining to iron smelting, to manufacturing extremely rigid production tools, as well as coal cars and tracks for easy transportation, etc. It covers all aspects of mining and smelting, and has a very high technical content. Even if others can get the shape, they can’t get the gods. In terms of smelting and manufacturing, if there is one technology that is not good enough, it will be a bad dog!"

"what?"

Although Sun Jiao was the Minister of the Household Department, he was taken aback by Zhu Hao's rhetoric.

Tang Yin said: "It's like when you made colored glaze back then, others couldn't imitate it?"

"Yes."

Zhu Hao told the truth.

Sun Jiao asked in bewilderment, "Bohu, what colored glaze?"

Tang Yindao: "That's right. In the past few years, a kind of glazed mirror has been popular in the north and south of the country, which can reflect people's shadows and make them come alive. Does Mr. Sun know about this?"

Sun Jiao frowned.

Who in the world doesn't know this thing?
"Is this related to Zhu Hao?" Sun Jiao was puzzled.

Tang Yin said with a smile: "It was Zhu Hao who made it. Up to now, folks who imitate colored glazes have not been able to make corresponding things. You can say whether it is rare or not."

"Uh……"

Sun Jiao was stunned for a moment.

Silver mirrors, which are popular all over the country, were not available in the dignitaries. A mirror costs tens of hundreds of taels of silver, and can even be used as a tribute...Nowadays, mirrors can be bought for one or two taels of silver. All of them, actually made by Zhu Hao?

Then this kid... didn't he earn a lot of money?

Zhu Hao said: "Where is it? In fact, part of the technology has been obtained by Su Dongzhu, oh, he is the brother-in-law of Huang Butang from the Nanhu Department. He is my business partner. This is why we contribute money and efforts to the court. , the reason why he is willing to help, and the mining...he also paid a lot of money."

After Sun Jiao heard this, he was almost dumbfounded.

There are so many allusions in it?No wonder the new emperor wants to raise money and food, and can raise hundreds of thousands of taels at once. You guys have a "backstage" for your feelings!

Tang Yin smiled wryly and said: "Mr. Sun, your son-in-law is not simple. Even if he is not wealthy, he still has no less than one hundred thousand taels of silver in his hands. There are also a large number of merchants headed by Su Dongzhu who are willing to listen to him. The popular silver number in the capital is..."

"It has something to do with him too?"

Sun Jiao was anxious when he heard this.

How could Sun Jiao, who is the secretary of the household department, not have heard about the opening of private banks?

After the bank was opened, it solved a big problem, that is, the capital turnover of merchants and the exchange of money and money, which greatly facilitated the circulation of goods in Ming Dynasty.It is said that the owner behind the bank has a mysterious background and has close ties with many Anhui merchants and Jiangnan merchants, but they have never heard of any connection with Zhu Hao.

Tang Yin didn't know how to answer, so he turned to look at Zhu Hao, waiting for this cheap disciple to explain.

As for how far to explain to Sun Jiao, it is entirely up to Zhu Hao to decide.

Zhu Hao said: "I just set up a bank for His Majesty, and the risks are borne by Su Dongzhu and the Hui merchants behind him. In terms of profits, we can only account for [-]% for the time being. After the climate is established, the profits should increase to around [-]%. "

The muscles on Sun Jiao's face couldn't help twitching again.

He finally understood why the new emperor, Zhang Zuo and others respected Zhu Hao so much, and what they said made him get in touch with Zhu Hao so he could understand.

Emotional Zhu Hao is not only an academic elite, but also a business prodigy.

Zhu Hao continued: "For the opening of the mine this time, I am responsible for finding and exploring mineral veins for the imperial court. Dongzhu Su is responsible for recruiting people and operating the coal mine. In terms of money, my side and Dongzhu Su each contribute a part. Xishan has temporarily decided to open the mine. The five relatively large coal mines will have a total investment of more than [-] taels, involving coal production and subsequent coal transportation."

Sun Jiaoben stood on the standpoint of an old senior, picking his nose and eyes at Zhu Haoheng.

Now he is dumb.

As the Minister of the Household Department, Zhu Hao said that he almost didn't understand at all, and there was nothing he could do to help.

It feels like listening to a bible.

It's so paradoxical.

"As for the coal mines in the hands of Zhang's relatives, I have inspected them. The output is too low and they all rely on manpower to support them. There are many casualties every year when they go to the mines. Such coal mines with low safety and no output can basically only Eliminate it. The main purpose of putting it up for auction now is to set a precedent for the Ministry of Industry to auction mines. In the future, if there are new mines in Xishan or all over the country, they will be auctioned in the same way..."

Zhu Hao explained to Sun Jiao why the coal mine owned by the Zhang brothers was moved.

Sun Jiao frowned and said, "I'm afraid it's not just for this purpose?"

Zhu Haodao: "There is another purpose, which is to make Elder Yang feel that His Majesty's financial resources can be cut off, and His Majesty's plan to open mines to solve the shortage of money and food in the southeast coast will fail. Most likely, Elder Yang will come forward as a Shanxi merchant to bid for the Zhang brothers' money." Coal mines, and all the proceeds will be handed over to the Zhang family... As we all know, the Zhang family's relatives are domineering, if they continue to mine in the future, there will be no guarantee that there will be no more conflicts."

Sun Jiao nodded: "That is, we want Mrs. Zhang to stop getting involved in coal mines?"

"Yes."

Zhu Hao did not shy away.

If Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling continue to mine in Xishan and other places in the future, and see that the coal mines of the imperial court produce so much high-quality coal, and their own coal mines have low output and are not easy to sell, can they not play tricks?
Giving them a sum of money now and kicking them out not only intimidated the dignitaries who opened the mines, but also made the Zhang brothers unable to find fault, so that mining would save a lot of trouble in the future.

Sun Jiao sneered and said, "You are really thinking hard."

Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Where, they are walking and watching step by step. There is no need to think about it. Just talk about the fire in the palace. Who knows who set it off?"

"So, it was also your handwriting that the crime of arson was placed on the Zhang brothers?" Sun Jiao listened and understood.

Zhu Hao's role in the new emperor's system may be greater than imagined.

Zhu Hao didn't answer, just nodded with a smile.

Sun Jiao's face remained calm, but his heart was already overwhelmed.

A kid who can casually implicate outsiders in the crime of arson in the palace, and even set up such a big game, the purpose is to help the court collect mining taxes... If you don't listen to Zhu Hao's explanation, just rely on his self-proclaimed politics The veteran Hubu Shangshu couldn't figure out the connection in his life.

Tang Yin added: "In fact, someone set fire to the palace, and it was Zhu Hao who reminded him several months in advance. What Zhu Hao meant at that time was His Majesty's obsession with the great rituals, or someone wanted to use a fire to involve the secrets of heaven, forcing His Majesty to accept the difficulty and leave. Retire. Unexpectedly, he was unfortunately hit by what he said."

"you……"

Sun Jiaoben wanted to comment on his son-in-law again.

But found nothing to say.

Tang Yindao: "As for the matter of the Da Li Yi, including Zhang Bing's use of the above performances, they all come from Jing Dao's handwriting. And now His Majesty's concession to the Da Li Yi is also based on Jing Dao's opinion."

After hearing this, Sun Jiao stood up tremblingly, and wanted to turn around and leave, but his feet were unsteady, so he held onto the table with his hands before standing still.

"Old Sun..."

Tang Yin wanted to step forward to help.

Sun Jiao raised his hand to interrupt Tang Yin: "Bohu, don't talk yet, let the old man slow down! Just slow down..."

　It's a new month, the emperor asks for a guaranteed monthly pass!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)