Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

Chapter 556
Qianqing Palace.

"My lord, this is the memorial presented by the Chuanhai Association."

Holding a stack of memorials, Wang Chengen said with a respectful expression: "Under the rule of Beizhili, Zhang Jinzhong and the others successfully established a number of industrial branches, involved in smelting, textiles, building materials, glazed, shipbuilding and other fields.

The regional resident of these industry branches is divided into prefectures and counties under the jurisdiction of Zhili according to the situation of each field, and industry branches at all levels have also been established. "

"The efficiency is really fast enough."

Emperor Chongzhen picked up a memorial and read it: "If the industrial branches in Zhili can be successfully established, then the government-run factories can be laid out accordingly.

Are there many groups willing to participate in these industry branches?

Zhang Jinzhong and the others, what are the main fields of the large-scale chemical workshop they plan to focus on?All of you in the factory should keep an eye on these matters for me. "

Wang Chengen bowed his head and said: "In Baoding Prefecture and Tianjin Zhili Prefecture, there are many groups participating in various industry branches, such as local gentry, merchants, etc., all of which are privately involved.

According to Zhang Jinzhong and the others, under the influence of Lu Xiangsheng, the governor of Zhili, and Chen Yansheng, the prefect of Tianjin, the above two places saw the profits of the local workshops, so many people responded.

At present, the branch of Chuanhai Federation in Zhili is inclined to industries such as smelting, building materials, textiles, and shipbuilding.

After all, the prefectures and counties in Northern Zhili are currently under the governance of Zhili governor Lu Xiangsheng, rectifying roads, renovating water conservancy and other facilities, and Tianjin is very open to the sea, and there is a great demand in textiles, shipbuilding and other fields. "

All of them are very smart.

Emperor Chongzhen showed a smile on his face. He had predicted from the beginning that the gentry, merchants and other groups in Zhili were inclined to these fields.

Don't look at Ming Dynasty's emphasis on agriculture and suppression of commerce. It is just the development of private industry and commerce. The main groups involved are these groups with social background.

Emphasis on agriculture and suppression of business is mainly aimed at the bottom class people.

I don't want these free labors to affect the agricultural output at the state level, and I don't want the cake of industry and commerce to be divided away by some bottom-level people who have been spelled out.

After all, there are only so many cakes, and the more people come in, the less ones can eat.

Emperor Chongzhen read the memorials presented by the Chuanhai Association one by one, and affirmed Zhang Jinzhong and the others' abilities.

Being able to prepare the corresponding framework in such a short period of time represents a good start.

"Judging from the current situation, Zhang Jinzhong and the others are doing pretty well."

Emperor Chongzhen showed his approval and said: "The cooperation with Huitong Ticket Office and other departments is also very meticulous, let them develop like this first.

The road has to be walked step by step.

It is impossible for the group of people with family background under the Zhili rule to be just a few. Most people know about this, but they are only wary of the government-run factories.

Let's first see whether the batch of government-run factories planned in Baoding Prefecture and Tianjin Zhili Prefecture can see actual benefits and attract these groups.

The internal factory should do a good job of supervision. In addition, tell Zhang Jinzhong and the others that the industrial branches set up in Zhili will be closely monitored in the fields of internal operations, supervision, accounting, etc., and they will not be lightly forgiven if problems arise. "

"The slaves obey the order."

Wang Chengen bowed hurriedly.

Taking the route of primitive industrialization was like crossing the river by feeling the stones in the Ming Dynasty. What Emperor Chongzhen could do was to stimulate the various groups under his rule to build large-scale chemical workshops by stimulating internal and external demand.

Like the military industry planned by Xishan, the infrastructure construction in Zhili, the opening of the sea in Tianjin, and the clear joint maritime trade, through these proactive policies, the development of upstream and downstream industries is driven.

As long as industry and commerce can prosper, it can drive the gradual change of Ming Dynasty, especially the circulation of new money will increase correspondingly with the expansion of scale, which is very helpful for the treasury to generate income.

Emperor Chongzhen clearly divided the treasury and internal money.

It should be a new source of revenue for the treasury, and it should be returned to the treasury.

It should be a new source of income from domestic funds, so it belongs to domestic funds.

"Inspector of Rites, have you received the secret memorial from Lu Xiangsheng and Chen Yansheng?"

Emperor Chongzhen picked up the imperial pen, looked at Wang Chengen and asked, "I want to meet the selected officials before they secretly go to Liaodong."

"not yet."

Wang Chengen bowed his head and said: "Perhaps it will be submitted to the capital in these two days, and the supervisor of ceremonies will submit it to the imperial court as soon as it is received."

"Ah."

Emperor Chongzhen responded, and got busy at his desk. There were too many things to do and too many government affairs to deal with. Even if the cabinet shared a lot, there were many things that needed to be decided by the emperor.

Now the Ming Dynasty's Restoration Seedling was carefully cultivated by Emperor Chongzhen. To make this seedling grow, he had to constantly water and fertilize it and avoid being uprooted.

"Your Majesty, the chief minister of the cabinet, Han Yu, is asking to see you."

After dealing with more than a dozen memorials, the eunuch who was waiting outside the hall walked into the hall to report.

"Xuan."

Emperor Chongzhen put down his imperial pen and pushed the memorials aside, "Wang Banban, send these memorials to the Supervisor of Rituals, and send them to various places according to the instructions."

"Here."

Wang Chengen hurriedly stepped forward to pick up the memorial, then turned around and walked out of the hall, and met Han Yu who walked into the hall.

"Han Qing, what's the reason for this visit to the palace?" Seeing Han Yu approaching, Emperor Chongzhen took a sip of the tea cup and said indifferently.

"I report to Your Majesty for the matter of Chunwei."

Han Yu clasped his hands and said, "It's already the end of the first lunar month, and the Ministry of Rites has submitted memorials many times, and we need to draw up this spring embarrassment as soon as possible..."

Forget Chunwei.

Emperor Chongzhen put down the teacup and narrowed his eyes slightly. It was time for the imperial examination held every three years in Beijing to select the corresponding students. After the examination, the selected scholars would have to take the imperial examination.

For the scholars of Ming Dynasty, the imperial examination is the existence of jumping over the dragon gate, which represents whether they can change their destiny and enter the official career of Ming Dynasty.

"This matter, let the cabinet handle it."

Emperor Chongzhen thought for a while, looked at Han Yu and said, "Let Xu Guangqi lead the arrest, and the Ministry of Rites will assist with it. Han Qing will be responsible for recommending some ministers."

"The minister obeys the order."

Han Yu made a bow.

Regarding the matter of the imperial examination, Emperor Chongzhen didn't want to change anything. After all, even if it is changed now, it will only cause a lot of trouble. serve.

After all, once the two rankings of Jinshi are determined, even if these people recognize the chief examiner of that session as their teacher, the ethos of students and former officials in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty is still relatively serious.

"Imperial examination is not a trivial matter, and Han Qing should pay attention to it." Seeing Han Yu's unnatural expression, Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said: "Okay, if there is nothing else, let's step down first, I still have to deal with the government affairs."

(End of this chapter)