The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

"But they are all big capitalists, criminals who have exploited ordinary people in the past!"

He Yuzhu said:

"Then let them atone for their crimes by doing good deeds? What have we done now? We've killed the goose that lays the golden eggs. It was a perfectly good goose that could have laid golden eggs."

They were all either killed or driven away!

Gu Zhi Qiu was completely confused, and then said directly:

"Zhu Zi, you don't need to beat around the bush with me. Just tell me what you want to do."

I'm completely confused!

He Yuzhu said:

"Then let's talk about security. The government will step in and tell them personally that it won't target them."

The honors weren't given out randomly; they were earned through their own efforts. As for the future, that depends on their choices.

Didn't I say before that professional matters should be left to professionals?

These businessmen, the capitalists you're talking about, are professionals.

"How come they all have so much wealth even during times of war!"

Gu Zhi Qiu said:

"That's because they exploit ordinary people!"

He Yuzhu continued to ask:

"Then why aren't there other exploited people to exploit? That's right."

You're right about everything, but why is it that it's them who exploit others, or others?

Have you thought about this question?

Gu Zhi Qiu was stunned. Yes, how come only they can exploit others? What about the others?

He Yuzhu continued:

"This is their talent and expertise. What does our country lack?"

Gu Zhi Qiu said without thinking:

"Everything is missing!" 15

He Yuzhu nodded:

"That's right, there was a shortage of everything, but think about it, even in that era, these people were able to buy what they needed from all over the world."

"If they want something, there's nothing they can't buy. But can our country do that?"

Gu Zhiqi initially agreed, but then realized that there were many things the country couldn't buy.

Gu Zhiqi could only shake his head helplessly. He Yuzhu continued:

"Right, that's where their value comes in, and that's business."

Our country is currently in dire need of reconstruction. If we let them come out and start a large-scale commercial enterprise on our own land...

Then the wealth will be transferred to these people, and the common people will still be poor.

But what if we scatter them?

Their families stayed in the country and received the same treatment as everyone else, while they went abroad to fight for the country.

We buy things from abroad and sell things from within China.

The state became a trade ministry, bringing together all these merchants to serve the country, so that our country's products could sell for a good price.

Moreover, the country establishes a list of foreign goods, and whoever buys them receives a certain amount of honor.

How many honor points can be exchanged for how many merits?

What will be the consequences if newspapers, television, and radio then bestow these honors upon them?

do you know?

It's important to know that most of them are patriotic; otherwise, given their abilities, they would have gone abroad long ago.

The reason they haven't left the country yet is twofold: firstly, they are reluctant to leave their homeland, and secondly, they hold onto hope for this country.

These people all know that a country's development is inseparable from commerce.

However, our country has not yet realized this, and we are currently focused on our own small territory, without considering the situation abroad.

Sending them out would, firstly, establish a channel for doing business with the world.

Secondly, they can obtain intelligence that we might not be able to obtain in various situations.

It's important to understand that much intelligence is derived through analysis, rather than simply accepting whatever information is obtained.

Moreover, these merchants are best at taking a lot of fragmented information, then combining and analyzing it to extract the intelligence they need.

It's important to understand that business is essentially a war of intelligence, where the gains and losses of a single city or battle are not the primary concern.

It's not about long-term development and market share, but also about winning over consumers.

If our country attacks these people, we will lose our dominant position in another international war.

Think about it carefully. Nothing is worthless. Of course, I'm not saying this to praise them, but to make use of their talents.

No, as businessmen, we prioritize profit. But what if we put our profits overseas?

We can't do business in our country, but what about other places like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other surrounding countries?

Can't we do it over there? Our country provides the products, and they provide everything our country needs.

Resources, personnel, technology, machinery, even raw materials—anything we want.

The government doesn't need to worry about it. Just make a complete list, and they'll have someone bring it back for you.

They even have ways to bring back talented people from our own country who, for various reasons, cannot return home.

After all, in other countries, money really can buy anything.

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Gu Zhiqi slapped his forehead:

"Yes, now I understand. But why hasn't anyone in our country thought about this?"

He Yuzhu said:

"That's because people in our country know the power of money and don't want these businessmen to exist."

I'm worried that one day businessmen will turn our country into capitalism.

Everything revolves around capital, and in the end, our beautiful land will revert to its former state.

The three mountains have grown even bigger!

Gu Zhiqi asked:

"Yes, so how do we resolve this issue you mentioned?"

He Yuzhu said:

"Isn't this easy to solve? Just set up a department, and then businessmen are also a type of worker."

Promotions are based on contributions, and salaries are awarded.

However, this salary is different from that of a worker; different salaries represent different honors.

Either way, it's all about contributing to the country.

You are a businessman not recognized by the state, so the state can do whatever it wants to you, but you have made sacrifices for the country.

It's normal to receive honors and salaries for contributing to the country's development and growth, right?

Moreover, we can publicize these honors through various media.

We can even utilize the intelligence they analyze about other countries.

With so many businessmen across the country, as long as they don't conduct business on our own soil, they can do whatever they want abroad.

Don't you think that makes sense?

Gu Zhi Qiu said:

"According to your understanding, does our country also need commerce?"

He Yuzhu shook his head:

"It's not necessary yet, because there's no commercial foundation. Commercial success lies in surplus value."

In other words, only when everyone has surplus or unused items can fertile ground for commerce be created.

But what about now? Our country doesn't have that kind of atmosphere now, or if it does, it's only in the minority.

Only when our country develops will all the people in the country have surplus money and surplus value.

Commercial opportunities will emerge then, but our country's current policy is to allow for commercial development.

That was also done under state supervision; there will be better ways to do that in the future!

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Gu Zhiqi said:

"Really? That's wonderful! If that's the case, then this is exactly what I wanted. I'll go and talk to them, okay?"