Daming talker

Chapter 372 The weaving industry is not easy to mess with (Part )

After listening to Brother Lin's report on the situation, Mr. Lin thought twice and sent someone to send a message asking the Zhiye Office to come to Xinxin Academy for negotiations tomorrow.

Being asked by the industry council to reduce the treatment of one's own weavers will sound ridiculous to future generations.

But in this day and age, it is very common and even taken for granted.

Industry guilds are actually what later generations’ textbooks call feudal society guilds. Due to the lack of government control, autonomous organizations formed within industries mainly appeared in big cities and handicraft industries.

The guild is not the same as the association of later generations. It has much more power than the associations of later generations. You can directly set prices and divide the market. In an industry that pays attention to the inheritance of masters and apprentices, you even have to take care of the matter of recruiting apprentices.

Employees who violate guild regulations will be punished by the entire industry. This is no joke. They may even be lynched, and the government will not care.

To give a simple example, a blacksmith hires a few more apprentices without authorization, increases output and lowers product prices without authorization. This will break the local industry rules.

The guild could destroy the blacksmith shop and take the offending blacksmith to the trade hall and whip it in public, and the government would approve of this.

This is why textbooks of later generations will say that the guild system in feudal society hindered the development of capitalism.

Some people may also want to ask, why is there no guild office in Yangzhou Salt Industry? That's because the government has strict control over the salt industry. The Salt Transportation Department actually plays the role of a guild, so there is no need for another industry office.

Official Lin originally estimated that Yangzhou's Cai Yushi was about to collapse, and was planning to go to Yangzhou again to carry out a large-scale robbery, ah, no, a reception.

However, he did not expect that Suzhou City would have another conflict with the Weaving Industry Office, making Lin Daguan feel that he was once again unable to cope with the situation.

In this regard, Lin Daguan could only lament to the guardians around him: "There are still not enough talents, when will you grow up?

If you have enough ability, you can go to Yangzhou to take care of the aftermath on my behalf! "

Zhang Wu, the right protector, muttered: "If you go to Yangzhou to accept this kind of thing, you can only go there in person. No matter how powerful we are, we can't do it.

After all, there are people like Wu Tian and Miss Wang in Yangzhou. How can others accept them? "

Lin Zuoguan: "."

Zuo Dharma Protector Zhang Wen said: "Why is Siguan so concerned about the Weaving Industry Office?

Now I sit in the palace and control the Xujiang River and lead the cities. I have thousands of heroes under my command. No matter how you look at it, I have the advantage. "

Official Lin slapped Zhang Wen and scolded him: "You are not allowed to say the phrase "I have the advantage in the future"!

Zhang Wu also interjected: "I really don't understand. Now that Suzhou City is so powerful, how can the Textile Industry Office get the courage to sit down and talk about it?"

Lin Tailai said: "We can't underestimate them. The Weaving Industry Office is different from the opponents we have encountered in the past."

The popular uprisings organized by Ta Lin's officials are currently limited to the scale of a thousand people; while the people's uprisings organized by the textile industry are capable of involving tens of thousands of people.

For example, Ge Cheng, the famous leader of the Suzhou uprising during the Wanli period in history and as famous as the Five Martyrs in later textbooks, was a weaver.

In the 29th year of Wanli, Ge Cheng launched a large-scale uprising to besiege Sun Long, the weaving eunuch, and was finally released from prison after more than ten years.

Fortunately, Ge Cheng's main activities were during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. If he had been placed during the Qing Dynasty, he would have at least been beheaded.

All in all, historical experience shows that industrial workers are naturally more organized than farmers, even if they are only early industrial workers in the bud of capitalism.

Even Qi Jiguang, who conscripted troops, knew that recruiting troops from miners was not without reason.

That night, Senior Official Lin returned to the Xinmen Academy to rest and asked his maid, "Why don't you see Secretary Bai? Where have you been?"

Because she was responsible for paperwork, Bai Ji usually followed Lin Daguan. She would follow wherever Lin Daguan lived. The maidservant replied: "Both empresses Huang and Fan came to invite Secretary Bai, so Secretary Bai went to Hengtang and Mudu as guests."

Official Lin was murmuring in his heart, Secretary Bai actually dared to break into the dragon's pond and the tiger's den?

Is she that big-hearted? As your personal secretary, aren't you afraid of being jealous of other members of your harem?

Without Secretary Bai, Officer Lin looked at the maid again. She didn't like her appearance, so he had to sleep alone.

The next day, Lin Daguan was waiting in Gengxin Academy for people from the Textile Industry Office to come to negotiate.

But in the morning, before anyone from the Weaving Industry Office could be reached, I heard a report from the disciples saying that Mr. Nian had come to visit.

Although Lin Daguan was a little surprised, he still let the person in.

"Congratulations on your promotion, sir!" President Nian paid homage to him.

Official Lin asked, "What's wrong with you? Why don't you wait for me at the garrison?"

Mr. Nian Ba ​​said: "I would like to remind you that all affairs in Suzhou City cannot be left at the helm of Chief Lin. Therefore, Chief Lin must be extremely busy in his daily life with all kinds of affairs. He must be very tired."

Lin Daguan said with deep emotion: "Who says it's not the case? Our agriculture, commerce, transportation, and charity industries in Suzhou City are enough for me to worry about, but now I also need to take care of the industry.

Not to mention the official affairs in the yamen, from the county yamen to the government yamen, then to the health department, and now there is the garrison department, where do I not need to worry about? "

Mr. Nian hurriedly continued: "Therefore, the subordinate thinks that there should be a deputy in the garrison to help the superior share some trivial matters."

Official Lin blinked his eyes and said blankly, "What then?"

Mr. Nian puffed up his chest and said: "This official is proficient in military training and use. He was responsible for guarding the west gate in the past few years, so he also has considerable experience in city defense!"

Official Lin blinked his eyes again, still confused and said: "Then what?"

Mr. Nian couldn't move any more and could only say in a low voice: "I want to imitate the ancients and recommend myself."

"So you want to be the deputy guard!" Lin Daguan suddenly realized, and added: "But Zhao Dawu, who was stationed at Shuicicang in Yangzhou, also wanted to return to Suzhou City.

He followed me through life and death several times in Yangzhou, carrying guns and sharing stolen goods together! "

"But I have a unique advantage!" Mr. Nianba said hurriedly when he heard that there was such a strong competitor.

This time, Official Lin was finally really surprised and couldn't help but ask, "What are your unique advantages?"

Mr. Nian reminded him: "The year before last, when Chief Lin was still in his prime, he was involved in a lawsuit. I personally arrested Chief Lin!"

Lin Tailai: "."

Could you please explain clearly why this is called a "unique advantage"?

General Manager Nian said with good reason: "So if the commander recommends me as deputy guard, my reputation will definitely be improved to a higher level!

When the time comes, people will spread the word about Lin Shoubei's deeds of promoting the virtuous and not avoiding evil, and praising Lin Shoubei's magnanimous character! "

Lin Daguan laughed a few times and said: "I always cherish talents!

Today you will go on duty at the garrison office and temporarily act as deputy garrison! Wait until I report to the court to recommend you to become a full-time official! "

　Asking for the last monthly ticket this month! ! ! Today I am receiving relatives, so I can only write in small pieces. I will send a few letters first to ask for votes, and then I will send them in the middle of the night.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)