Borrow the day to change the day

() "Yes, there may be people in a very small number of places who will mend their clothes if they are worn out, but in most places the people are a little worn out, or they want to donate them to others if they don't like them, but there is no People want it." When Zhong Jinwei said that, he remembered a news report that said that there would be no donations for clothes or the like.

Of course, these are actually things after the reform and opening up. Zhong Jinwei also wore patched clothes when he was a child.

It's just that, in order to explain the problem, in terms of the time he picked, it's not a lie anyway.

"Every, every ordinary people like this?" Emperor Chongzhen was stunned and even stuttered a little.

It can't be blamed that Emperor Chongzhen has never seen the world. If you want to tell this news to people in the early 21s of the 80st century, it is estimated that not many people will believe it.

"It's almost like this, especially women's clothes, which are filled with several cabinets, and then they may just throw away the clothes because they don't look good after buying them." Zhong Jinwei nodded affirmatively.

"How is this possible!" At this time, the cloth was still used as money for trading, so he threw away the money. Although clothes and cloth are not the same concept, Wang Chengen still felt unimaginable.

"There is nothing impossible. As long as His Majesty works hard in one direction, it is possible for Ming Dynasty to realize it." Zhong Jinwei began to seduce Emperor Chongzhen.

"Master Zhong, tell me quickly, what do you want to do?" Emperor Chongzhen heard that it is possible to realize it in Ming Dynasty, and the common people have no worries about food and clothing, then he will be a saint through the ages.

"Mobilize the production enthusiasm of the people, strive to improve science and technology, liberate productivity, and vigorously develop productivity." Zhong Jinwei said in a firm tone.

Emperor Chongzhen and Wang Chengen saw what he said so resolutely, and it seemed that there was such a thing.But there were too many words in Zhong Jinwei's words that he couldn't understand.

Emperor Chongzhen eagerly said to Zhong Jinwei: "Master Zhong, can you explain it in detail again in words that I can easily understand?"

"No problem, Your Majesty. In fact, it is the same idea as the example of Yanzheng just now." Zhong Jinwei began to explain in detail.

"Mobilizing the enthusiasm of production means that the salt government will let the salt workers pay a certain amount of salt, and then start rewarding them in different levels. The principle is that the more you work, the more you get. With material benefits as the inducement, naturally, there is no need for the government to pressure the people to do things. They themselves They will take the initiative to do it and work overtime to get more benefits."

Emperor Chongzhen and Wang Chengen nodded, which is easy to understand.

"Strive to improve technology. This technology is actually the ability and skills to make things. It is also an example in the salt administration. In order to get rewards, ordinary people will think of ways to improve the quality of salt. When they figure out a way, they will You can get a large reward of silver. At the same time, the imperial court has obtained high-quality salt, and the imperial court does not need to find a way, the salt is of high quality and low price.”

Zhong Jinwei felt that it was necessary to focus on this technology, because this is a very important point that the ancients often ignored.

So, he said again: "In fact, this technology, to put it bluntly, is the skills of all walks of life. The example of salt administration just mentioned is the skill of making good salt. Expanding, how can farmers grow more salt? More delicious food, how various craftsmen make better muskets, better cannons, more steel, and even..."

Zhong Jinwei paused at this point, and said mysteriously to Emperor Chongzhen and Wang Chengen: "I still remember when I first came to this world, how about a mobile phone? How to make it is also a manifestation of technology."

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen concluded: "Master Zhong, you mean to strongly encourage craftsmen to improve their skills so that they can make more and better things. If there are more things, the price will be cheaper, and the common people will be able to affordable?"

Really smart, Zhong Jinwei praised secretly in his heart.

Wang Chengen was not willing to be a silly listener, and added on the sidelines: "The more things craftsmen make, the higher the income they get, and the more they can afford to buy other things."

"Yes, the craftsmen here actually include people from all walks of life. It is best for their skills to be scalable." Zhong Jinwei affirmed what they said, and then broadened the concept of craftsmen a bit.

"Promotable?" It was another new term. Emperor Chongzhen didn't want to understand it according to his own ideas, so he asked directly.

"It's the skills of the common people. He knows it himself, and he can teach others to do it. The skills that everyone can learn. This kind of skill is called generalizability, and the value is the greatest. This kind of skill should be encouraged the most. It can even be taught to a person. Part of the money this person earns from this skill is given to this person who teaches." Zhong Jinwei explained, accidentally dragging out the connotation of the patent.

"I understand this. Of course apprentices should respect their masters." Emperor Chongzhen nodded.

Zhong Jinwei didn't want to put everything in place in one step, and instilled everything into Emperor Chongzhen's mind.Because if some things are in place in one step, they cannot be understood.The process of historical evolution can be shortened, but it is not very wise to skip it.

"How do you explain the liberation of productivity and the vigorous development of productivity?" Emperor Chongzhen remembered that there was still one sentence in what Zhong Jinwei said before that he didn't explain, so he hurriedly asked again.

"The meaning of liberating productivity is to encourage everyone to innovate. Men, women, old and young, as long as they have the ability, can work, think of ideas, and create their own things in exchange for money. You can't artificially restrict what people must do. I can’t do anything.” According to his own understanding, Zhong Jinwei tried his best to explain in words that Emperor Chongzhen could understand.

"There is also the meaning of vigorously developing productivity, so that the things made by everyone can be sold and exchanged for money. This requires the circulation of goods, and the circulation of goods is actually commerce. It is necessary to encourage merchants to do business in different places and to communicate with each other. Yes or no."

Emperor Chongzhen nodded after listening. What Master Zhong said was a bright prospect, but the actual situation is not so simple. If it is to be realized, there are still many difficulties to overcome.

Emperor Chongzhen still had a clear understanding of this point.Because he has been the emperor for more than two years and wants to do too many things, but there is a big gap between reality and ideals.

"Master Zhong, what you said just now opened my eyes. I must remember it in my heart." Emperor Chongzhen expressed to Zhong Jinwei.

Seeing Emperor Chongzhen say this, Zhong Jinwei felt very relieved, his saliva was finally not in vain.Letting the king of the Ming Dynasty have such a consciousness is like planting a seed, even if he is no longer there, he can break through the ground.

Seeing that the conversation between Emperor Chongzhen and Zhong Jinwei had come to an end, Wang Chengen couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, it's been a long time for dinner, and it's time to eat."

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen realized that he was indeed hungry. He couldn't help but smiled, and said to Zhong Jinwei: "Master Zhong, your whimsical idea makes me forget the time every time. I will punish you to accompany me to use it." meal."

It's not that Zhong Jinwei never had dinner with Emperor Chongzhen, anyway, he still lives in the Forbidden City, and the meals are free.It doesn't matter where you eat.

However, Emperor Chongzhen sent Zhong Jinwei a task and said: "Master Zhong, write a memorial about the specific measures of the salt administration. I will discuss this matter with the Ministry of Households tomorrow and implement it as soon as possible."

Zhong Jinwei scratched his head, and said to Emperor Chongzhen embarrassedly: "Your Majesty, Archie has returned home. I can't write some characters, you see?"

Emperor Chongzhen was speechless, he couldn't allow himself to write. He looked at Wang Chengen and asked, "Big Companion, do you remember what Master Zhong said about the salt administration just now?"

"Remember, Your Majesty." Wang Chengen replied with a bow.

"Okay, then you write it. After you finish writing it, show it to Master Zhong. It is up to Master Zhong to decide whether it should be repaired or not. You can just give me a copy at the end." Emperor Chongzhen ordered.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

It would be best if someone did the job, Zhong Jinwei thought.

Wang Chengen called people into the hall and began to order the meals.Zhong Jinwei remembered that his brother-in-law didn't know how he was doing with Lu Xiangsheng, and whether he was appreciated by Lu Xiangsheng.It's just that it's too late now, and there is no news, so I can only wait for tomorrow.

Emperor Chongzhen didn't let Zhong Jinwei go when he was eating.While eating, he continued to ask questions about the previous topic, and Zhong Jinwei answered them one by one.

After Zhong Jinwei finished his meal, he and Wang Chengen went to sort out the memorials on salt administration.They wrote the reasons for the reform of the salt administration, including a series of things such as the opening of China and France, into the memorial.

After all this work, it was already late at night.Of course Wang Chengen took the memorial, while Zhong Jinwei clapped his hands and prepared to go to sleep.

At this time, Zhong Jinwei realized that he seemed to have missed mentioning the cement and ordnance.Forget it, there are so many things to do today, it's really tiring, the things I talked about are enough for Emperor Chongzhen to digest, let's talk about it next time.

Here Zhong Jinwei had eaten and slept, but tonight was destined to be a sleepless night for many people inside and outside the capital.