Ming politicians

() The county government issued bills to officials and servants, asking them to go to Susu Fang to get Susu. It's the Spring Festival, which can be regarded as encouragement from the county government. You have worked hard.

Immediately afterwards, the sergeant of the inspection department also came to Susufang with the receipt.

For several days in a row, Susufang was besieged tightly, and Wan Chenggui personally came forward to help maintain order.

That is, in the past few days, the reputation of Su Sufang has been greatly shaken.

The common people believe in the government, and even have a kind of foolish and loyal thinking. This is very different from hundreds of years later, because the officials and servants of the county government, including the sergeants of the inspection department, all came to buy Susu. The common people followed suit.

The taste of Su Crisp is really good, pure natural food, plus it is a secret recipe handed down from the ancestors, under such publicity, the sales have increased rapidly. At this moment, Wan Chenggui thought of Su Tiancheng's words, whether his own workshop is too small.

The shopkeeper of Susufang took the receipt and tried to go to the county office to settle the bill. He didn't encounter any problems, and the household paid the full amount of money, not bad.

Although it was said that Su Tiancheng did not urge him, Wan Chenggui would not forget his own responsibilities. As the saying goes, no one can stand without trust. Besides, it is unreasonable to always please his own shop.

The bosses of the dozen or so shops that were discussing in the mansion earlier.Arrived at Wan Chenggui's mansion again.

This is also the time Wan Chenggui finally spared. There are too many things to do in the shops and workshops.And according to the development of this trend, the workshop must be expanded, otherwise the supply of crisps produced will exceed the demand.

Facing the congratulations from the crowd, Wan Chenggui always kept a smile on his face. He didn't speak slowly until everyone had finished speaking and the general quiet down.

"Everyone, Su Sufang has received Master Su's attention. I am also very happy. A few days ago, I spent three days in the county prison. Thank you for your concern. I heard that Ying Tianfu has intervened. Yesterday morning, I I went to the government office to explain it. If the government office blames Mr. Su because of my affairs, I don't know what to do."

After Wan Chenggui finished speaking, everyone quickly quieted down. You know, when they went to the county government to file a complaint.Wan Chenggui didn't have such an attitude.

"You may find it strange that I have thought a lot these days, and even planned to leave Jiangning County, but I decided to stay. And I want to develop well here, I believe. My choice is correct , you, like me, have lived in Jiangning County for many years. After I went to the county government to file a complaint last time, I left a lot of doubts and people were panicked. Your mansions and shops have been investigated. What is in your heart? It's not that the government has any intentions, I can say it clearly today, Mr. Su has great foresight, and his cognition is beyond our comparability."

Everyone was even more quiet, looking at Wan Chenggui, without saying anything.

"You are all big and wealthy households in Jiangning County. Last time you came to my mansion to discuss matters, I said bluntly that we can represent many merchants in Jiangning County. This is not our arrogance. So, we You must take the lead, and you must contribute to the development of Jiangning County. Think about what I said, if you think it makes sense, go directly to the county government, find Mr. Su, and discuss what to do next. That’s it, that’s all.”

No one thought that this gathering would end in such a short time. Everyone is a smart person, and it is useless to say so much. There is something evil, and it can only be understood but cannot be expressed in words. Wan Chenggui will not say it very clearly of.

For several days in a row, many merchants went to the county government office. When they came out, most of their expressions were dignified and a little restless. Soon, there were also merchants who went to the county government office again in a short period of time. go.

The dozen or so largest merchants in Jiangning County all came to the county government. Everyone's performance was also different. Most of them were a little hesitant and did not express their position immediately.

Su Tiancheng did not force these merchants, after all, there are some things, relying on the facts to speak.

But in ten days or so, the reputation of Susufang has gone out. It can be said that the whole Nanjing city knows this brand of pastries. Many people in Shangyuan County come to Jiangning County to buy Susufang. The production of the workshop is very tight, and it is impossible to have stock every day. According to the development of this trend, Su Sufang can become a real famous brand in a very short period of time.

There is still necessary planning.

Lu Tianming, Qu Qingze, Liu Zhongji and Su Pingyang came to the second hall one after another.

After looking at the crowd, Su Tiancheng spoke.

"Everyone knows the matter of Susufang. Although Jiangning County is a rich place, the county government is still very poor. It is difficult to do things. For example, the renovation of ditches and official land this time consumes a lot of money. With a small amount of money, it is impossible to support it only by taxation, so I thought of asking the big merchants in Jiangning County to make some contributions to the county government."

"Susufang still provided 2 taels of silver donations for the county government, and will do so every year in the future, but it is only the Susufang family who do this, and that is not enough. Susi officials have already made some statistics. Jiang Ning There are more than 2000 shops in the county, large and small, with good profits, or one hundred and eight shops with strong strength. I have thought about it. These one hundred and eight shops are all for the development of Jiangning County. Contributed."

“苏司吏依旧列出来了一份的名单,江宁县最大的十五家商贾,包括苏酥坊,每年的捐银,都是2万两,三十家中等的商贾,每年的捐银5000两,剩余的63家商贾,每年的捐银1000两,这笔银子的总数,是51万3000两,这样的一笔银子,保证县衙的开销,足足有余了,盐商每年的捐银,需要投入到诸多的建设中间,整修耕地水渠,县城里面的道路,包括江宁县内的官道等等,最重要的,还要保证巡检司的开支。”

"You may have to worry. The county government collects money. Are they willing? No one is willing to take out the money. Think about it differently. You are not willing to do such a thing. If you Jiangning County forces you to do this, merchants can do it. Move to Shangyuan County, or even leave Yingtian Mansion and go to other places."

"So we have to think of a good way. Everyone has seen the situation in Susufang. The best way the county government can think of is this way. I once said that merchants and the government should achieve a win-win situation. In this way, To be able to develop smoothly, any aspect of strength, the result is not good."

"To ensure such a situation, there is another most critical thing, that is, if someone buys so many commodities, including grain, tea, salt, cakes, cooked food, clothes, shoes and hats, etc., if the people in Jiangning County buy Without money, it cannot be purchased. In the end, the decision of the county government will become empty talk. Therefore, after the beginning of the new year, the county government will start large-scale construction, invest money, let the common people do things, get the money, and be able to buy money. , This is the real way of development.”

No one spoke.

Not many people can accept Su Tiancheng's words. After all, the officials of Ming Dynasty think of doing things for the common people. , the idea of ​​agricultural economy has occupied the mainstream, and the understanding of self-sufficiency has been accepted by all.

The torrent of the commodity economy and its influence cannot be underestimated. Once it breaks out, it will produce amazing power and change many things. But if you want social development, you must follow this principle. This is the experience of hundreds of years of development.

Strictly speaking, in the last years of the Ming Dynasty, such influence already existed, but it was only in its infancy, or even in its infancy. There were many scholars in the south, and after the imperial examination, many became officials. To prevent the imperial court from getting any benefits from these people, and even not allowing the wealth of the south to flow to the north, even when the north encounters famine, it will not think of aid.

It is this sad short-sightedness that ruined the bud of commodity economy.

The development of history in the next few hundred years has confirmed the harm. Since the Tang Dynasty, and even the Han Dynasty, China has always been at the forefront of the world. Unfortunately, the policy of closing the country has caused the country's power to decline day by day, so that It has become a semi-colonial and semi-feudal society, but Western countries have already entered the track of rapid development.

Su Tiancheng thought of this, but he still doesn't have the greatest confidence, whether he can turn the tide, it's not as simple as talking about it.

The things done in Jiangning County are just the beginning.

Qu Qingze stayed again.

Before Qu Qingze could speak, Su Tiancheng spoke directly.

"I know what you're thinking. There are many things that I can't fully explain right now. You have to be patient. It will take a year at most, and the actual effect will come out. Of course, I can't do without your support. .”

Qu Qingze looked at Su Tiancheng, but did not speak.

"The renovation of ditches, ditches and official farmland is about to end. The next step is to consider the issue of sowing. The [-] hectares of official farmland under the county government's control is very important. We must have a good harvest and set an example. Then we can do more things well. I need to tell you in advance that I have already considered the matter of the land tax. Next year’s land tax will be temporarily exempted, and the county government will still be able to exempt more than one hundred thousand taels of silver. If you think of a way, let the hands of pus have more money." (To be continued., Welcome to the starting point to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets,