The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 151 The enemy is inside

Zhu Gaochi pondered, Zhou Shifeng's eyes fell on the booklet, waiting for the little prince's idea, seeming very patient.

Outside the window of the carriage, patches of white clouds quietly left in the distance.

People chat in low voices.

at last.

Zhu Gaochi tapped on the table, but did not make an arbitrary decision.

Monopolizing production, or promoting private production, is related to the distribution of social resources. It seems like a trivial matter, but it is actually of great significance.

In the 89s, Britain "adapted" to the development and expansion of domestic and foreign markets, and "discovered" how to mass-produce increasingly diverse consumer goods.

Like technology and manufacturing capabilities starting with various textiles, industrialization eventually changed people's consumption preferences.

It transfers the passion of people, especially the grassroots, from having children to the passion of industrial consumer goods.

It promoted the historical change from accumulating population to accumulating material. This discovery contributed to the ultimate arbitrage that Britain fell into Malthus, breaking through the shackles of the "law of diminishing marginal utility" on human beings.

"Do you know why the domestic market for silk is so huge? Even if there is a ban, it can't stop people from loving silk."

Zhu Gaochi raised a question.

Zhou Shifeng is a shopkeeper, and his status in Daming is not high.

But when a giant of the size of China Heavy Industry is formed, even if it is just a shopkeeper, the meaning of it will change drastically.

Even if it is placed in later generations, the domestic level is directly given, and the energy abroad is equally huge.

As the helm of the heavy industry group, Zhou Shifeng must have an overall view.

Zhou Shifeng thought for a moment, then spoke cautiously.

"Because of its gorgeousness, comfort, luxury, etc., silk has become the best-selling commodity in Daming, and its annual trade volume is larger than that of China Heavy Industry."

"It's just the surface." Zhu Gaochi laughed.

Zhou Shifeng showed a blank look.

surface?

But people think so, and don't they.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaochi gave him an example.

"The rich people in the Ming Dynasty lived frugally, and when they had money, they either buried it in the ground or found ways to buy land."

"We heard a story told by someone. The story said that there was a small landlord in Yingtianfu with hundreds of acres of land. He couldn't even bear to eat eggs on weekdays, and he had a simple meal every day."

"Such a thrifty person can save everything if he can, except he can buy a few bolts of silk."

Zhou Shifeng had heard this story.

In other words, it is the local conditions and customs of Daming, not only in the south, but also in the north.

"Because it's human nature."

"There are many types of silk, and there are many styles. When the same type of goods, the types of people to choose from increase greatly."

Zhu Gaochi looked at Zhou Shifeng and said emphatically.

"It will stimulate people's desire to consume and pursue such products, forming a virtuous circle."

The little prince often has some very strange theories, which sound unbelievable, but everyone knows it.

In terms of business, the little prince has not made a wrong judgment yet.

Zhou Shifeng heard such a truth for the first time, his face remained normal, but his heart was greatly shocked. He didn't quite understand this truth.

"The workers of China Heavy Industry have been separated from the land and have a stable income. The annual wages are calculated on the basis of 12 taels."

"They don't need to buy farm tools, but for every tael of silver, they can buy two shi of grain."

"I don't know if you have noticed, but these workers spend far more on goods than on food every year."

"In other words, if the variety of goods in society doubles, it can stimulate people to use their surplus money at home to buy goods."

"And the more types of goods there are, the higher people's consumption desire will be."

Zhu Gaochi made a final conclusion.

Every country is learning from the industrial revolution. Most people think they are just learning to build factories, but they all fail in the end.

Italy, France, Germany and other countries learned from the failure of the British Industrial Revolution technology to learn the social production model before they learned success.

The same is true of modern China.

Tried four times, failed three times, and succeeded on the fourth.

According to the research of the industrial revolution in later generations, the theory of business development was obtained.

When the variety of consumer goods available to consumers increases dramatically, the population does not necessarily decrease as income increases, but it certainly does not.

The population reaches the same rate of income growth, but will be slower than the rate of income growth, because the extra income will be used to buy goods.

When there are more types of new industrial consumer goods in society, people will spend more income with the diversification.

Therefore, which industries are to be liberalized and which industries are not to be liberalized are all arranged according to the theory of the industrial revolution.

It's not a decision made at random.

Just one generation of people has gone through the journey of others for hundreds of years because of the combination of the theory of the industrial revolution, which is called overtaking on curves.

foundry.

In later generations, most of them were private enterprises, which provided industrial products of various models and brands, which accelerated and stimulated the prosperity of the market.

Zhou Shifeng was a little anxious, he seemed restless and lost his composure just now.

Zhu Gaochi smiled.

"You haven't figured out this truth yet." Zhu Gaochi comforted: "Don't worry, let's talk about the foundry city plan after you have figured out this truth."

In the early days of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Gaochi also needed to sprint around a corner after completing the journey of the first industrial revolution in more than 30 years in 100 years, several centuries in advance.

Not only technical issues, but also social resource allocation and changes in social production models.

It's too easy for Zhu Gaochi to make money.

Randomly monopolizing several industries can bring massive wealth, but money is not everything.

in the West.

Britain is a country bumpkin, not the center of civilization, nor an economically developed area, but a backward area in people's eyes.

In terms of wealth, there is no Song Dynasty in history.

The industrial revolution is not difficult, but it is also difficult.

At the back of the carriage, on Jinzhong's table, there are more than ten books of materials from various factories of China Heavy Industry.

Invited by the eldest son, Jin Zhong will participate in the trip to Miyun.

During the journey, deepen the understanding of China Heavy Industry.

This person will serve as Minister of the Ministry of Industry in the future, coupled with the trust in this person, and the increasingly important status of Changshifu, Zhu Gaochi needs to absorb this person.

"Ambassador Jin, Miyun Station is coming soon." Someone reminded me.

Jin Zhong replied without raising his head.

The man saw that Jin Zhong was reading the book carefully, so he didn't continue to disturb him.

Others are the right long history of Changshi Mansion.

China Heavy Industry's factories, output, trade volume, profits... It was the first time for Jin Zhong to get so close and see so clearly.

Everyone knows that China Heavy Industry is big, but it was only after he really understood that Jin Zhong realized that his understanding of China Heavy Industry was a little superficial.

"Mr. Kim."

Zhu Gaochi walked to Jin Zhong's side and interrupted the devoted Jin Zhong.

Jin Zhong was taken aback.

"Eldest son."

Zhu Gaochi sat down with a smile, showing concern, "Do you have any doubts?"

Jin Zhong speaks incoherently.

"The significance of Zhonghua Heavy Industry is more than ten times what I originally thought. With such a sharp weapon, the palace is even more powerful."

"Haha."

Zhu Gaochi couldn't help laughing.

This person's words are too suitable for his appetite, and it also proves that the thoughts in his heart are indeed towards the palace.

Zhu Gaochi came to the rear of the car, and several people here had already got up and left to make room for the two of them to talk.

The first carriage is full of confidantes.

Zhu Gaochi said softly: "Master Yao and Mr. Jin are the two most valued by us in the Changshi Mansion."

"It is my honor to be valued by the young prince."

Jin Zhong's posture is very low.

There is only one step difference between You Changshi and Zuo Changshi, but Ge Cheng is not like this, and instead considers himself Zhu Gaochi's elder.

One has sufficient qualifications, and the other has a really high status.

But Zhu Gaochi couldn't fully trust Ge Cheng, because he was relatively well-behaved and didn't put the palace first.

These people are right, the court is the first, that is, the heart of the country.

But the positions of the two sides are different.

Whether it was Ge Cheng, No. 1 in the Changshi Mansion, or Yu Fengchen, Yan Wang's companion for many years, when Zhu Di was persuaded by Yao Guangxiao and Jin Zhong to rebel, they all chose the opposite.

Especially Yu Fengchen, when Zhu Di needed people's support the most, he chose to show his ambition by death in public and deliberately committed suicide in front of Zhu Di.

As a result, Zhu Di was very passive and almost couldn't control people's hearts.

Later, it was Yao Guangxiao's fortune-telling tricks that managed to stabilize the panic.

So Zhu Gaochi faced not only external enemies, but also potential internal "enemies."

But these "enemies" are still important vassals of the palace because of the situation.

That's why Zhu Gaochi valued Jin Zhong.

Yao Guangxiao's status was not as important as Jin Zhong's.

Because the current Jin Zhong is the right Changshi of the Changshi Mansion and has administrative power, and Yao Guangxiao is a foreigner after all. Although Zhu Di values ​​him, he has no real power in the Changshi Mansion.

"Just like our previous discussion, the imperial court will inevitably cut down the vassal. We dare not disobey the imperial court, but we must seize the rights that should be seized, and give the palace a chance to advance and retreat freely."

Jin Zhong sighed.

"Don't worry, little prince, the only thing in my eyes is the palace."

Zhu Gaochi smiled.

In the next situation, in his plan, the power of the Wangfu will start to combine with China Heavy Industry, so Jin Zhong's position will be very critical.

With the assistance of this person in the Changshi Mansion, his plan can be carried out.

"Let's go hand in hand." Zhu Gaochi said softly.

Jin Zhong nodded heavily.

He was originally a son of a high school, but because of the change of dynasties, his family was in decline, and the only one he could catch was the Prince Yan's Mansion.

It took years to get this opportunity, and he wouldn't pass it up.

The railway carriage finally arrived at Miyun Station. According to future plans, Miyun Railway Station will be a large station.

People filed out of the train cars.

The Miyun Guard sent a team of soldiers to meet him in advance, to protect the little prince's safety, the superficial significance is greater than the actual significance.

"Meet the eldest son."

"Meet the guard."

The leading lieutenant led the sergeants to salute.

Not only to welcome Zhu Gaochi, but also the new garrison of Zhenlu Camp east of Miyun, from Qianhu of Yanshanwei.

(End of this chapter)