"Xiang Lu, I heard that your household department has a new plan?"

Qian Qianyi looked at Lu Xiangsheng in front of him with some curiosity.

He had long heard that a brand new business plan had been proposed within the Hubu Yamen.

That plan is said to be a brand new model proposed within the New Party. It seems to involve the government's yamen in some construction activities, commercial construction, etc., but it is different from the traditional salt and iron government-run business. It is called the Ming State-owned Enterprise Plan.

Lu Xiangsheng was not surprised that Qian Qianyi knew this.

After all, when a plan or concept is proposed, it will inevitably be known by others, let alone such a court plan. It is not a plan that needs to be kept confidential, and the Ministry of Household Affairs does not belong to any one person. The Ministry of Household Affairs does not belong to any one person.

There were not only the new party, but also the old Donglin party, the neutral faction, and the emperor's people. Lu Xiangsheng only took strong control of the authority of the Ministry of Revenue, but he did not silence everyone.

Therefore, it is normal for some court news to leak out. After all, sometimes what the court needs is for others to know something.

Who can figure out whether you heard this information yourself or if someone deliberately let you hear it?

The news in the imperial court was too much and too complicated. There were all sorts of things true and false, and people who entered the imperial court from other places could not understand the truth for a while.

After holding a teapot and pouring tea for Qian Qianyi and then for himself, Lu Xiangsheng said: "The Ministry of Finance has several new plans, but it's not just the Ministry of Finance."

Qian Qianyi understood what was going on: "That's it."

Lu Xiangsheng smiled and pushed the tea cup in front of Qian Qianyi: "Prime Minister Qian should have known about it a long time ago."

known long time ago?

Qian Qianyi took the hot tea pushed over by Lu Xiangsheng with some suspicion, frowned and suddenly realized: "It seems that it is a plan arranged by Yuan Fu. In this case, it is not convenient for me to ask more questions."

"Xiang Lu, I would also like to trouble you to go and tell Yuan Fu. If there is any need for help, I can definitely help. It's not just about the treasure banknotes. After all, it's all for the imperial court."

Seeing Qian Qianyi's sincerity, Lu Xiangsheng also became serious: "The Prime Minister Qian is the Prime Minister Qian, so I will thank Prime Minister Qian first."

"Why"

Qian Qianyi waved his hand: "Although you and I have different ideas and sometimes different political opinions, after all, we are all for your majesty and the court. How can I ignore the court's plans for my own selfish interests?"

Lu Xiangsheng raised his hand and praised: "Qian is noble."

After seeing off Lu Xiangsheng, Qian Qianyi walked back to the study, looked at his plaque of "Zhifu Xingzhu", pondered for a moment, wrote a few letters, and then ordered his servants: "These letters should be sent to the south.

Send it. Let the enterprises and chambers of commerce in Fuguang, Jiangsu and Zhejiang be more stable, follow the footsteps of the imperial court, and stop messing around."

Lu Xiangsheng was deep in thought while sitting in the carriage. He came to see Qian Qianyi today and gained a lot.

Returning to the cabinet, Zhang Haogu made hot tea for Lu Xiangsheng: "What did Prime Minister Qian say?"

Lu Xiangsheng said: "Qian Xiang asked the south to follow the footsteps of the imperial court. Those enterprises in the south should not be in chaos."

Zhang Haogu nodded: "This is the best thing. Although the money transferred by the imperial court to Nanyang will not be transferred all at once, if there is no chaos in the country, then it is not a big deal if there is some turmoil outside."

Nanyang is an important development point for the imperial court's future trade. Nanyang's resources and superior geographical location will make it a focus of the imperial court's industrial development.

The area of ​​Nanyang and Southeast Asia can support a plate of 400 billion treasures. Of course, the premise is that so many treasures do not come in all at once, but continue to expand until the plate becomes larger.

Just like the Ming Dynasty's economy, it did not reach its current scale all at once.

Lu Xiangsheng took a sip of hot tea and added: "By the way, Prime Minister Qian mentioned our new plan."

"Oh? Ming Dynasty's state-owned enterprise plan, right? It's normal for Prime Minister Qian to know this. It's better to say that it's abnormal for him not to know. It's a good thing that he can bring it up." Zhang Haogu said with a smile.

Lu Xiangsheng nodded: "Indeed, Prime Minister Qian is still very willing to cooperate.

of."

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "I didn't intend to hide these things from Prime Minister Qian and the others. Let's go to hell. Prime Minister Qian, Prime Minister Huang, and the others are all cabinet ministers. They are the prime ministers of the imperial court. It is impossible to hide this plan from them."

Go ahead and do it, otherwise what will happen to us? Arbitrary?"

"Since everyone almost knows it, there is no need to hide it. At the next regular cabinet meeting, we will take the initiative to bring it up and discuss it with Prime Minister Qian and others. Once it is confirmed, I can report it to His Majesty."

At the regular meeting of the Wenyuan Pavilion Cabinet, Zhang Haogu also brought up this matter.

"Speaking of which, everyone knows that the Ministry of Finance has such a plan recently."

"But actually, this plan belonged to the Ministry of Industry at the beginning. It was a plan led by the Ministry of Industry and supplemented by the Ministry of Household Affairs."

"The original intention of this plan was to adapt to the current development of the court, so that the court could have enterprises it could control and do things according to the court's wishes, so as not to have trouble with the people. To put it bluntly, it was to concentrate the power of the court.

Do something big."

Zhang Haogu said, taking out a brochure: "This is a brochure I have drawn up about the establishment of state-owned enterprises by the imperial court. Everyone should read it and discuss it."

Qian Qianyi, Huang Liji, and Qiao Yunsheng took turns reading the brochure and nodded thoughtfully.

Huang Liji first asked: "Yuanfu, I have also read the contents of your brochure. What you said about setting up a group of imperial-affiliated enterprises in the name of the imperial court will make the people think that we are working with the people."

Fighting for profit?"

Zhang Haogu said: "Nowadays, private enterprises and companies are booming, and businessmen and common people are really making a lot of money and making a lot of profits."

"But the purpose of the imperial court in setting up businesses is definitely not to make a lot of money. The only purpose of the imperial court in setting up businesses is to let the imperial court do some things that are inconvenient for the people to do and that must be done with concentrated efforts.

Let’s get it done.”

"For example, the previous construction of Chidao. Can the private sector undertake the construction of Chidao? They do not have such technology and cannot recruit so many workers, let alone such corresponding qualifications. This kind of thing must be done by the court.

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"Only when the imperial court comes forward and uses the imperial court's prestige and popular support, will the common people be willing to do it, because the common people believe that the imperial court believes in your majesty."

"If it were the private sector, what would they do for the sake of profit?"

Everyone nodded, obviously having a clear understanding of the conscience and morality of those businessmen in Ming Dynasty.

Qiao Yunsheng pondered and spoke: "Yuanfu, what are the aspects involved in setting up state-owned enterprises in this court? Is it limited to the current ones, or will it be involved in the future?"

Zhang Haogu said: "For now, we are only involved in these. Later, as the imperial court continues to develop, it will definitely involve more industries."

"Speaking of which, this model is also imitated by Chidao. The court holds half of the shares, and the rest can be financed and listed. These companies are responsible for their own profits and losses. Their main task is to gather the power of the court and the people to take care of the next events of the Ming Dynasty.

Done well."

"Take the river as an example. Is it enough to just expect the local government to repair it? We still need the court to do it. God is increasingly showing no respect to us. In the past two years, the temperature has become colder and colder, and the rain has become less and less.

, If this continues, if you expect the imperial court to urge you to open a local language school, it will be too late."

Qian Qianyi nodded: "Yes, if we wait for the court to urge the local government to do things, it will be too late. In terms of designing water conservancy, roads, etc., it is safest for the court to take action."

"As for the rest, let's do it step by step. Don't worry about what the people think that the court is competing with the people for profit. This is something that the court released to benefit the people. How can you say that the court is competing with the people for profit?"

Zhang Haogu smiled, picked up the tea cup, gestured to Qian Qianyi, and then said: "Right now, the court doesn't need much. We should start with the river water conservancy and infrastructure construction."

"In the future, coal, steel, heavy industry and military industry can all adopt corresponding models. After all, the court does not need to control much. If we really want to compete with the people for profit, it will not be used."

Qian Qianyi nodded: "In that case, I agree."

Lu Xiangsheng said: "Then I'll wait for the old rules?"

Soon, one hand was raised to express attitude, which is the simplest and most effective way.

Zhang Haogu, Zhang Ruitu, Lu Xiangsheng, Qiao Yunsheng, Qian Qianyi, and Huang Liji all raised their right hands to express their agreement.

After everyone agrees, it will be much easier for the various departments of the imperial court to cooperate.

What's more, following the example of Chidao Yamen and going public is not a bad thing for everyone. Enterprises under the control of the imperial court are undoubtedly more in line with the interests of the Ming Dynasty court.

Zhang Haogu put away the folder and said, "Then, I will report this matter to Your Majesty."

When they arrived at Wuying Palace, Zhang Haogu saw Eunuch Wei coming out quickly with a tray in his hands, bowing slightly, and looking very happy, as if there was some happy event.

"Hey, Master Zhang, you are here." Eunuch Wei smiled and stepped forward after seeing Zhang Haogu.

"Eunuch Wei, what are you doing?" Zhang Haogu pointed at Eunuch Wei.

Eunuch Wei was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Oh, your Majesty has recently purchased a few new machines, and he is very happy. The Emperor is happy for us slaves, so naturally he is also happy."

Zhu Youxiao is in a good mood, which is a good thing. Whether it is doing things or asking for help from others, it is always easier to get things done when you are happy.

Otherwise, why would officials of all dynasties inquire about the emperor's mood?

An emperor who can completely control his temper and mood, and never take anger out on state affairs in all kinds of moods, is a rare wise emperor.

Zhang Haogu didn't need to inquire about the emperor's mood, but wasn't it a good thing for everyone that Zhu Youxiao was happy?

Entering Wuying Palace and looking at what Zhu Youxiao was drawing on a few pieces of paper, Zhang Haogu waited quietly. After Zhu Youxiao finished his work, he said: "I see your Majesty."

When Zhu Youxiao raised his head, he realized that Zhang Haogu had been waiting for him for some time. Putting down his pen, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand: "Why didn't you say anything when the master came?"

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Your Majesty is in a good mood, and I am willing to wait for a while."

Zhu Youxiao laughed when he heard this: "Yes, I have recently purchased a few big machines and plan to try out my new ideas. Master, come and take a look."

Zhang Haogu came forward and took a look. What Zhu Youxiao was imagining was an airship!

Good guy, Zhang Haogu calls him good guy, he is worthy of being the Great Lingbao of the Ming Dynasty. This thinking and idea are really different.

If Zhu Youxiao can really make this thing, it will naturally be another powerful weapon for the Ming Dynasty's transportation and military. As for whether it can't be made, it won't be a big problem. After all, many things are like this. A flash of inspiration can be good.

Once the idea comes up, everyone may spend a lot of time and money but not be able to create anything real.

But this is the case with technological progress. Occasionally two or three successful ideas pop up among a lot of failed ideas, which is enough to promote the development of the times.

There is nothing to be afraid of spending money, and there is nothing to be afraid of failure. As long as one succeeds, it will be beneficial to Ming Dynasty.
To be continued...