Borrow the day to change the day

Although Zhong Jinwei's terms were fresh, Xu Guangqi could understand them.Although the words are a bit harsh, but it is true.

Xu Guangqi hesitated for a while, and finally said frankly: "Yes, the good nationality of Daming can be roughly divided into four classes: scholars, farmers, businessmen, scholars, and farmers. But for now, the top class of workers Characters are respected by scholars, and they are often their guests. But it is still impossible for workers to lead scholars. In addition, many scholars have turned into merchants. Therefore, merchants originally had the lowest status, but now it is not necessarily the case. On the contrary, farmers, even top figures, are still not treated equally by scholars, let alone leaders of farmers.”

Zhong Jinwei nodded when he heard this. If this concept of hierarchy is to be changed, it really cannot be changed overnight.

But now he wants to take advantage of the opportunity of establishing a research institute to change some parts.

Thinking of this, he said to Xu Guangqi: "Before I left Beijing, I told Mr. Angui Yi'an, who was in charge of several factories at that time, to ask him to improve the treatment status of the servants, and to sort out a plan for the emperor. I don't know if he has done it, it can be used in the research institute."

Xu Guangqi and Zhong Jinwei talked so much, and he basically grasped Zhong Jinwei's main intention. He stroked his long beard under his forehead, and said while thinking: "Does Zhongxing Hou mean to improve the status of the so-called researchers in the research institute?" ?”

"Yes, to be serious, this research institute is related to the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, I am going to suggest to the emperor that all researchers who enter the Daming National Research Institute, regardless of whether they are farmers, workers, or merchants, will be given Special treatment. They can be given official positions, so that they can be respected by the world, and let them control the direction of research and lead the research projects of the institute."

Zhong Jinwei looked at Xu Guangqi seriously, and after speaking sincerely, seeing Xu Guangqi's thoughtful look, he added: "In the future, provincial research institutes, government research institutes, etc. can be established, and the treatment and status of each level are different. , well done, you can upgrade step by step.”

He has been in Daming for almost a year, and within this year, he has understood that reform is not so easy.If there is no bloody storm, unless the interests are highly aligned, the time for reform will definitely be very long.Especially things that involve ideas and concepts need enough time, unless you do it on a local scale first.

It is too difficult to immediately implement the equal treatment of craftsmen and other technical talents as scholars across the country.But in the research institute, Zhong Jinwei now has a few certainties.

Xu Guangqi thought about the importance of the research institute, what Zhong Jinwei said about laymen guiding experts, and the world situation, and he agreed with Zhong Jinwei's statement in his heart.

Therefore, he nodded for a while and added: "The lower official thought that at the beginning, he could blur this statement and not specifically mention the affairs of agriculture, industry and commerce. As long as he has special expertise in a certain area, he can bring great benefits to Daming. Those who have made great changes can enter this research institute. That is to say, scholars who have expertise in a certain field can also enter a certain research institute and enjoy the treatment and status of a researcher. What do you think of Hou Zhongxing?"

Zhong Jinwei clapped his hands when he heard this, and said with a chuckle: "Master Xu really has a good opinion."

After he praised Xu Guangqi, he followed this line of thought to express his opinion: "It is to conceptually blur the references of scholars, farmers, businessmen and commerce. There is no such term in the research institute, and the main purpose is research. No matter who makes achievements, they will be treated equally and then rewarded.”

Xu Guangqi nodded. He is the No.1 of Daming Technology, and he understands that doing so will indeed bring benefits, so it makes sense after thinking about it.

Zhong Jinwei was thirsty, took a sip of tea, and then continued to preach to Xu Guangqi with great interest: "Master Xu, after that, we will establish research institutes for cement, glass, and by the way, as well as research institutes for ordnance and other aspects. How about developing all walks of life, vigorously promoting Daming's productivity, and making Daming more prosperous?"

Xu Guangqi imagined the prospect Zhong Jinwei said, and his heart, which had been calm for many years, became a little excited.

But before he had time to speak, Zhong Jinwei said again: "Master Xu, do you think this is good? Let's strike while the iron is hot and settle the matter directly. Master Xu will come up with a specific plan. Let's go to the factory first. Several research institutes have also been established and merged into a general Daming Royal Research Institute. Its subordinate research institutes include agriculture, glass, cement, steel, etc., and in the future, various research institutes such as gunpowder, ordnance, and ships will be added. What do you think? "

Xu Guangqi nodded and said: "Okay, the next official will write a first draft, and then discuss it together."

"Okay, that's it. I'll go to find Eunuch An tomorrow morning, oh no, it's Song Yingxing now, let's set up the framework first." Zhong Jinwei said excitedly.

Xu Guangqi was not as excited as Zhong Jinwei. He thought of a question, frowned and asked Zhong Jinwei: "Marquis Zhongxing, you do so much together, where does the money come from?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhong Jinwei replied with a smile: "I heard from the emperor that the state-owned enterprises already have a lot of profits. Let the state-owned enterprises invest in it. In the future, if the results of various researches are turned into profits, each institute will keep a part of it for research. Funds well spent.”

Seeing that Xu Guangqi didn't seem to be able to understand, he said directly: "Leave this alone, I have a set of ideas to solve it, you write the plan first, I'll fix the factory side first, and after meeting again, I quickly handed over the memorial to the emperor. In the past I have said something, and the emperor seems to agree, and this matter will start to work as soon as possible."

Xu Guangqi saw that Zhong Jinwei was in a hurry to do something special at this time, and knew that he was excited at this time.If he said something else, Hou Zhongxing might not be able to listen to it, so he nodded in agreement, and let's do it first.

Zhong Jinwei saw that the matter was almost finished, so he got up to leave, thinking about going home and thinking about tomorrow's things.

When he just left the study, he remembered something, and said to Xu Guangqi who was following behind him: "Did you receive any chili peppers a few days ago?"

Xu Guangqi was taken aback when he heard this, and hurriedly said, "What is chili pepper?"

Zhong Jinwei knew that he was quick to say it casually, so he changed his words: "It's the pepper, which was also imported from overseas. I found it when I ransacked the house in Zhangjiakou, and I sent it to the capital. Didn't you receive it?"

Seeing Xu Guangqi shaking his head, he said, "I'll send someone to fetch it later and send it to the Agricultural Research Institute. This pepper is a good thing, grow more."

Xu Guangqi was a little curious about what it was, but he didn't care too much now, he was already working on the plan with all his heart.

In the next few days, Zhong Jinwei and Xu Guangqi were both worried and busy about the institute.

At this time, another unexpected situation occurred on the Liaodong battlefield, which made the Ming army and Jianlu, who had been confronting each other calmly, tense up.