Great Qin's son-in-law

Chapter 165 Doing Nothing! (seeking subscription)

The next day.

Ling Shijian handed over the design documents for the public toilet to Qin Luoheng.

Qin Luoheng also hurriedly thanked him.

At sunset, someone from Zheng's mansion came to send a letter asking him to go to Zheng's mansion, and Qin Luoheng naturally went to the meeting happily.

Go to Zheng Mansion.

Zheng Ru was still greeted outside the door.

Seeing Qin Luoheng, Zheng Ru felt a little uncomfortable. He still cared more about Zheng Guo's words, but he didn't intend to offend Qin Luoheng. He just looked back at Qin Luoheng from time to time.

Qin Luoheng naturally noticed it.

He had guessed what Zheng Ru was thinking, but Qin Luoheng could pretend not to know, otherwise, if Zheng Ru was dissatisfied, he might not have a chance to succeed in his affairs.

He didn't think that Zheng Guo would be kind to him if he offended Zheng Ru.

Go through the two courtyards.

The two went to a spacious hall.

Zheng Guozheng is sitting in it.

Seeing the dark-faced middle-aged man inside, Qin Luoheng hurriedly said: "Shizi Qin Luoheng pays his respects to Zheng Datian Ling."

Zheng Guo took a few glances at Qin Luoheng, and said straight to the point:

"Qin Shizi, please sit down."

"I've read the document you presented, and the idea of ​​public toilets is very good."

"But Qin Shizi should have heard Gouzi's thoughts. Right now, Daqin is busy with spring plowing and can't spare energy in many aspects for the time being. The normal operation of public toilets requires a lot of manpower in a short period of time. The place is no better than Xianyang. There are countless people who defecate anywhere. If you want to Specifications cannot be achieved in a short period of time.”

Qin Luoheng bowed and said:

"What Mr. Zheng Ru said is very reasonable, but I have a different opinion."

"I propose to use 'quotient'!"

"Although Daqin has a strict household registration system, most household registrations in the society can be roughly classified into four categories."

"Scholar, Farmer, Businessman!"

"The division of high and low household registration in the world is roughly like this. As for private slave registration and prison registration, although they are also listed in household registration, they are ultimately lower than these four categories."

"Da Qin has been imposing heavy taxes on businessmen since Shang Yang's reform. Naturally, there is no problem. It's just that people's hearts are fluctuating at the moment. It's really not suitable for Daxing people's power. It's just that the law of public toilets is of great benefit to Da Qin and the local area, and so is the boy. I feel reconciled."

"That's why I took the risk to ask Datian Ling."

Qin Luoheng once again headed towards Zheng Guo.

Zheng Guo's eyes were slightly closed, and he didn't show much expression. He stared at Qin Luoheng deeply, making it impossible to guess what was in his mind.

Hearing this, Zheng Ru's heart moved slightly.

Work in agriculture and industry?

He couldn't help giving Qin Luoheng a high look. He didn't expect that Qin Luoheng would be able to analyze Daqin's household registration system so thoroughly, explaining the foundation of Daqin's household registration in one sentence.

Seeing that the surrounding atmosphere was slightly quiet, Zheng Ru said: "Qin Shizi, you also know that since the reform of the Shang Dynasty, the Great Qin has been emphasizing agriculture and suppressing business."

"Using 'business' is not a good strategy."

Qin Luoheng said noncommittally: "I don't think so. Scholars, farmers, businessmen, and the four classes are interdependent. Merchants are actually necessary for the country. It's just that businessmen are after profits. For the sake of profits, they can even abandon principles and their own lives. .”

"A businessman is a double-edged sword."

"Liberating up commerce may lead to a prosperous life, but it may also intensify the oppression and exploitation of the local leaders. It's just that the government can control this double-edged sword. The government can become a knife handle. Even if it is a double-edged sword Hard to hurt yourself."

"In my opinion, heavy taxes are necessary."

"If there is no profit, the merchants will be timid; if the merchants are timid, they will want to farm."

"Agriculture is the foundation of the Great Qin Dynasty, and it is related to the livelihood of millions of people in the world. This cannot be shaken. To prevent large-scale business in the head of Guizhou, heavy taxes are undoubtedly the best way."

"The heavy tax is to curb the business in Guizhou, not to prevent businessmen from doing business."

"At present, the workers and peasants are exhausted. It is indeed not suitable for the great prosperity of the people. However, each merchant has a lot of slaves and private slaves. They are undoubtedly the best manpower. The actions of the government have continued in recent years, but the merchants have not been greatly affected. .”

"This is undoubtedly a huge waste."

Zheng Guo's eyes narrowed slightly.

Qin Luoheng continued: "I suggest implementing the law of public toilets nationwide, and it's best before the spring plowing."

"A businessman seeks profit."

"Then just let them benefit."

"Public toilets are completed by merchants. They are responsible for the sale of manure. As for the price and how to dispose of the manure, they are all decided by the merchants themselves. The imperial court is only responsible for tax collection."

"As the saying goes, there is no rule without rules."

"Businessmen have a great desire for money, and the government must supervise them. Public toilets are public properties, and defecation cannot be charged, but manure can be charged."

Zheng Guoning said: "There are many ignorant people in the local area. If you want them to go to the public toilets, you may have to go to Xianyang. If you issue a law, those who defecate in public are the same as those who dump ashes."

Qin Luoheng nodded.

That's exactly what I thought.

Zheng Guo was indifferent.

He was thinking about the pros and cons.

a long time.

Zheng Ru couldn't help but praised:
"Qin Shizi's idea is really amazing."

"If it is carried out, it will not only improve the environment of the city, but also educate the world and increase food production. It will kill three birds with one stone."

Zheng Guo shook his head and said:
"more than."

"The key is not to waste 'people's power'!"

"The burden on the government is not too great, and this policy has great potential."

"but."

"I don't recommend promoting the world."

"Qin Shizi's policy is indeed beneficial to the country and the people, and it is a small burden on the government, but it is still a burden after all. Qin Shizi has never been to the local counties and counties, and he doesn't know much about the local counties. People, it's not easy for them to go to the bathroom normally."

"Xianyang is the capital of the Great Qin State, and the people's customs are much higher than those of other places."

"In the local area, defecation has long been a common thing. They don't think there is any problem with it, and they don't have any sense of shame. If they want to enforce regulations, they can't be changed overnight. This requires the government to spend a lot of effort, but The place is not suitable for action right now."

"I will advise His Majesty."

"However, it is only a suggestion to His Majesty to build a public toilet. It does not suggest that the government should be involved in it, let alone promulgate a decree directly. The next step can only be taken after the local habits of public toilets have been subtly changed."

"The law should not be moved lightly, let alone hasty."

"As for what Qin Shizi said, let the merchants build it, I can speak up. As for the result, everything should be decided by His Majesty."

heard.

Qin Luoheng's expression brightened.

respectfully said:
"Thank you Daejeon for your help."

"It's true that the kid didn't think about it before."

"I only thought about the solution to manure, but I didn't take into account the real situation of the place. Thank you Datian Ling for your patience. The boy is really grateful."

"This is the public toilet standard that I commissioned Ling Shijian to help make. I also ask Datian Ling to help me submit it."

Zheng Guo nodded.

Zheng Ru quickly reached out to take it.

see.

Qin Luoheng also said: "It's getting late, the kid will take his leave first."

Qin Luoheng left.

indoor.

Zheng Guo and Zheng Ru, father and son, sat facing each other.

Zheng Ru sighed:

"What A Weng said is absolutely true."

"I am indeed not as good as this historian."

"He did think farther than I did."

Zheng Guo shook his head and said:
"I underestimated him too."

"He came from a humble background, but his vision is really extraordinary. He can see the existing household registration system in Daqin at a glance, and he can summarize it so accurately. Even I am a little shocked."

"I have some knowledge of his deeds."

"I thought I had a lot of respect for him, but just now, after talking with him, I also realized that this kid has high ambitions, and I am afraid that he will not be able to go down to Lingyun. If he enters the officialdom in the future, with the support of Marquis Tongwu and the goodwill of His Majesty, he may not be able to use it." How long will it take to enter the court hall?"

"Talented people come out from generation to generation!"

Zheng Ru smiled wryly, but could only nod.

March has just arrived.

Xianyang began to implement public toilets on a large scale.

Great strength.

But only in Xianyang.

As for other counties and counties, the imperial court only advocated and did not expressly suggest, let alone allow merchants to participate in it.

These few days, Shi Jian took a rare leave of absence.

He was resigned by the government to be responsible for supervising craftsmen and prisoners.

Ling Shijian did not reject it.

The overall design of the public toilet was done by him, so he was naturally required to supervise, so he has been wandering around the city during this time, giving pointers from time to time.

Under Ling Shijian's command, public toilets were erected one after another.

The public toilets such as the official temple are covered with tiles, while the other lanes are all thatched.

Because people who defecate freely in Xianyang have long regarded it as a crime of throwing ashes in the street, so after the public toilets were built, people who entered Xianyang encountered three emergencies, and generally took toilet chips and ran to the public toilets to solve them.

The manure collected by the public toilets was sold to other places by the government.

See profit.

Many merchants also had thoughts in their hearts.

Not long after, public toilets sprung up in various counties and counties, but there was no interim decree like Xianyang, and Lu Zuo was not used to going to public toilets in the early days.

As time went by, more and more Luzuo discovered that the public toilets not only have walls to block the view, but also can hide their shame, and they will not encounter any strange things. Although there is some strange smell, it is free after all, so no one cares about it. These, therefore, are becoming more and more popular in the local area.

Subtly.

Going to the public toilet has gradually become a habit.

Regarding all of this, Qin Luoheng secretly sighed.

"I originally thought that the imperial court would come forward and let the merchants do all this, but as everyone knows, I still underestimated the profit-seeking nature of the merchants. When they see that manure is profitable, they will naturally take the initiative to build it. It is elevating the status of merchants."

"With the profit-seeking nature of merchants, with the endorsement of the government, I am afraid that they will act recklessly, and the local area will cause chaos."

"It's the best solution right now."

"Do nothing and do everything!"

"It seems that the government has done nothing, but in fact it has done everything."

"Businessmen voluntarily built public toilets for money, but because there was no government endorsement, merchants did not dare to force Qianshou to use public toilets, so they could only publicize the benefits of public toilets at the local level, which is actually helping the promotion of public toilets."

"I'm afraid Zheng Guo has already seen it."

"Which of the courtiers who can be promoted to the court is an idle generation?"

"I'm still out of my mind after all."

Qin Luoheng shook his head.

He didn't think about the public toilet anymore, because Xin Hai Day was coming.

(End of this chapter)