Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Chapter 147 Everything is moving in the best direction!
Chu Ze's words were like a shot in the arm, making Zhu Xi feel like he was floating.

After talking about land planning, they talked about commercial production.

Especially commercial taxation, places like brothels and gambling houses are themselves a huge gold consumption cave.

These places are all industries that use some special means to arouse people's desires at a very low cost to make huge profits.

Chu Ze directly gave this industry a name, cancer industry.

Like this kind of industry, their existence has almost no effect other than consuming people's interests.

Therefore, in Hengyang City, Chu Ze's proposal is to clear all the gambling houses at once.

And not only that, but they should be cut off directly, and laws should be established. Those who gather to gamble will be given corvée, and the gambling money will be directly confiscated.

And industries like brothels charge super-high taxes, preferably until the taxes are so high that these people can't continue to open them.

Bands and dance halls can be set up, but the trading of flesh and blood is prohibited.

When Zhu Huan heard Chu Ze's proposal, he couldn't help but frown.

"Sir, although I can understand what you said earlier, and I can also understand what it means. But the last item, isn't it a bit deceptive?"

"It is allowed to open bands and dance halls, but it is not allowed to trade in flesh and blood. Let those whorehouses be able to sell sheep's heads and buy dog ​​heads. Isn't this superfluous?"

After pouring himself a cup of tea, Chu Ze moistened his throat slightly.

Then he said meaningfully to Zhu Wei who was sitting opposite.

"A place like a brothel is a place to make up for the vacancy in human nature. No matter how much we ban it, he will not cut it off. And we charge high taxes on the issue of brothels. The price of brothels will also rise accordingly. "

"After the cost of going to brothels increases, we are just harvesting money from the rich. Common people can't even eat enough to eat. Do you think they will go to places like brothels?"

"It's not others, nor those who open brothels, that are convenient for the music workshop and dance building. It's convenient for us."

"After these brothels are transformed into music workshops and dance houses, I don't need to think about it. They will definitely try to sell dog meat, but... once caught, they will be fined. And, a huge fine."

"This is just a way to cut leeks."

"The people who can afford to open a brothel are more or less people with background and strength. What we want is to cut their leeks. If you don't like it, we will kill them."

"It's impossible to blindly count on the light and to manage a world justly. Darkness is inevitable. We can't think about getting rid of evil, because evil can't be dealt with cleanly."

"What we want is to set rules for the evil, and let them operate according to the rules we set. Tell them clearly who is the boss."

"However, after the cost of going to the brothel increases, the punishment for some crimes must also be increased accordingly, for example, assault. My suggestion is to confiscate the tools of the crime directly. If you commit a crime once, you will be eunuched directly."

When Zhu Wei heard the words confiscating the tools of crime, he subconsciously clamped his legs.

Looking at Chu Ze's expression that seemed to be a smile but not a smile, Zhu Xi couldn't help but feel his scalp go numb for a while.

This is a cruel man!

"No, I've been listening to it for a long time. Why do you feel that what you're talking about is all about making money?"

While Zhu Xi was still amazed at Chu Ze's bad ideas, Zhu Di appeared behind the two of them at some point.

As for his question, Chu Ze turned his head and gave him a blank look very bluntly.

"If you don't want to collect money, do you still want to give money away? The purpose of taking away the land and redistributing it is to stabilize people's livelihood."

"The law of this entire era is that one percent of people control 90.00% of the wealth, and then control the remaining 90.00% of the people. This is the structure of the times and society."

"And as the highest position among the one percent controllers, you can't always think about depriving the already overwhelmed 90.00% nine people, but put yourself in the upper echelon."

"Those in power exploit the middle, and then feed back to the bottom, and the middle continues to exploit, and the wealth is transferred to the top again."

"This is an economic cycle. If you, the person in power, does not deprive the middle class and then give back to the bottom class, then when the bottom class collapses overwhelmed, it will be the time for the upper class to perish."

"Under the full nest, how can there be any eggs?"

"Take a small city of Hengyang as an example. After we take away the money that should be exploited from the middle-class people, and take away what should be taken away, we use the money to give back to the bottom-level people, and then the middle-class people will still We allow it to continue exploiting the bottom in every possible way, but it must be within our rules."

"Those who violate the rules are provoking our authority, so these provocateurs must be eliminated."

"You can think of this thing as a game. Although we don't play games, we make rules."

"This simple copper coin can only be regarded as money when it is spent."

"If hoarded, then he is just a copper coin."

"It's just like the current dynasty. The money falls into the hands of the court, and sooner or later it will be spent. But spending money alone is not enough. You have to find a way to earn it back."

"Only relying on taxes, once the middle class violates the rules and squeezes the bottom class desperately, and the bottom class' taxes cannot be raised, won't the court be unable to make ends meet?"

"What we are trying to do now is to first set the rules of the game when the imperial court is at its strongest. At the same time, let all the middle-level people get used to the oppression from the top-level, and at the same time must abide by the rules set by the top-level."

"This is also the core meaning of our experimental city."

Although Chu Ze's explanation was a bit cumbersome, it was still very clear to Zhu Di and Zhu Sui.

They themselves are part of the people standing at the top.

This kind of thing, as long as you think about it casually, you can think clearly.

It's just that Chu Ze's theories sound reasonable.

However, Zhu Wei still discovered a very fatal problem.

"That's not right! We are a city, so it's no problem for us to exploit the middle class. After all, we have the support of our father standing behind us. Even if we do evil, no one can resist."

"But if it rises to a country, then if all the middle-level people resist together, wouldn't the top-level people be easily overthrown?"

"So although I have been failing all the time, I have never given up on the development of weapons."

"As long as the top level can always control the most powerful force, then naturally there is no need to worry about what waves the middle level can make."

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Sure enough, Chu Ze was still the same Chu Ze.

After Zhu Di heard Chu Ze's words, he suddenly felt clear in his mind.

After Chu Ze revealed his identity and stabilized his affairs, this guy has been advocating to focus on developing weapons.

By the way, study people's livelihood.

And now, he wants to advocate starting to exploit the middle class and give back to the lower class.

In this way, if his method is really adopted, the people at the top must constantly improve their force.

Beware of counterattacks from the middle at any time.

Then, weapons must continue to be developed.

He is forcibly pushing the entire royal family to support his weapon development!

This guy, this is a conspiracy!
As for not using him.
This possibility is not high.

After all, this set of arguments should be the most in line with the interests of the imperial court.

After all, if the imperial court has powerful force in its hands, it can not only deter the inside, but also attack the outside.

Overall, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

"Okay, that's all for now. For the specific situation, we will deal with it according to the actual situation after King Zhou arrives in Hengyang City."

"Before that, other issues have to be dealt with first."

"For the ammunition production line, I will first give you the specific data and drawings of the mold and stamping equipment. After that, for the hydraulic system, although I have drawn a sketch, the specific details need to be adjusted by the master on site. "

"Yongle, you and the king of Chu can arrange people first to pave the site, and the mining of the salt mountain can also be carried out at the same time."

"But before that, go to your father to ask for credit and settle the matter of the salt mine."

"Okay, then I'll just take Lao Liu into the palace right away, deal with the matter of the salt mine first, and then take advantage of Father's good mood."

When Zhu Di heard Chu Ze mention his ammunition production line again, his end came directly.

But when he mentioned his father's mood, Zhu Di immediately went numb
His father might not be in a good mood today.

After all, it wasn't long before he fainted from anger.

"Don't worry, believe me, your eldest brother just took iodophor to find your father. That thing is a life-saving thing on the battlefield. If you come to see how your father took Xu Shuai to have a secret talk, it's probably true. I'm so angry"

"By the way, let me tell you something. In the 13th year of Hongwu, that is, next year, your father and emperor will use troops in Yunnan, which is my hometown for future generations. After the military use is over, the population will be relocated there. I guess My ancestors moved to Yunnan at that time."

"And if you want to use soldiers, you must have money. Now the Ming Dynasty's precious banknotes are almost useless. And the treasury has me, a gold-swallowing beast, consuming a lot of money."

"Your father is probably very poor now. If you send the mineral salt to your father at this time, he must be very happy."

"Besides, if you build an ammunition production line, I will go back and make a flintlock gun. When the two are merged, we will be able to carry out actual combat exercises for the first time in next year's battle."

"Your father will be very happy to see this matter."

"After that, there will be a battle against Japan. After the battle against Japan, even if the silver mines are mined at full capacity, it will be enough for the Ming Dynasty to mine for hundreds of years."

"So, if you go to your father at this point, he will be very happy. Because he is really short of money."

Zhu Di's eyes widened when he heard Chu Ze talk about these things.

Next year, will we use troops against Yunnan?
He has never heard of this!

And looking at what Chu Ze said so convincingly, it is probably true.

After Zhu Di hesitated for a moment, he slapped his thigh and went directly to the test bench to put the salt that he and Zhu Zhen made into a leather bag.

Then dragged Zhu Zhen and ran out.

Regardless of whether what Chu Ze said was true or not, he decided to try it.

And after seeing the two leave, Zhu Wei got up and bowed to Chu Ze after thinking for a while.

"Sir, since you have said that the father is short of money at this time, and seeing that wars are about to break out, I feel that our affairs should start earlier."

"I'll go to my elder brother to explain the situation now, and then I'll leave Hengyang City directly in a few days."

"I'm afraid I'll have to bother you too much for the next thing!"

Chu Ze looked at Zhu Xi who had volunteered, and couldn't help showing a gratified smile on his face.

Children can be taught!

I didn't even need to urge me to know that I was rushing up.

Thank you.

"Don't worry, although I can't leave Yingtian Mansion, I can still help you with some things. You don't have to worry about anything, just go forward, and I will make proper arrangements for you later."

"However, you have to pay attention to your image. After all, you will be a person who will be famous forever. Don't make any fools. When the time comes, you will become famous and you will become someone's gossip."

Before Zhu Wei left, Chu Ze didn't forget to add some sesame seeds to his pancake for decoration.

After hearing Chu Ze's words, Zhu Wei also nodded excitedly.

Looking back, when I was walking, I looked a lot more imposing.

After everyone left, looking at the empty front yard and test bench, Chu Ze let out a long breath of foul air.

Everything seemed to be developing in the direction he wanted!
But what should he do about Hu Weiyong's invitation?

To go, or to go?

In the palace, Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da were just looking at the map in front of them. At this time, their brows were deeply frowned.

Because, they encountered a very difficult problem.

What exactly should be done to eliminate future troubles forever and completely eradicate the threat from the north.

However, the two just looked at the map all morning, but they couldn't do anything.

Even if one Bei Yuan is wiped out, there will be Tatar tribes and all kinds of messy tribes jumping out.

In the northern land, the weather is severe and the terrain is vast.

With the Han people's habit of being peaceful when they meet the land, it is difficult to control those lands for a long time.

As for the northern tribes, you can drive them away when you are strong, but when you are old and weak, the other party will still come back.

To cure this kind of thing is simply a dream.

"Is this the destiny? Even if we spend our lives, can't we solve this problem?"

(End of this chapter)