Chapter 128 Practical Lessons in Six Arts School
Bianjing in the Song Dynasty had countless halos, with the largest population, the most prosperous economy, the largest scale, the most neat city appearance, the most prosperous culture, the richest entertainment... There are the most conscientious sewers and the nightlife that never sleeps all night. A small official in the door-guarding world even lives more comfortable than the kings in the barbarian land.
With so many reputations in Bianjing, this city has made it glorious and shining forever... But Wang Ning'an doesn't appreciate Bianjing very much. Let's do it, who is the one who supports Bianjing?
The emperor and the old Zhao family's royal family, followed by eunuchs in the palace, hereditary nobles, senior officials in the court, students from all over the world, and imperial guards who are known as hundreds of thousands.
These people, together with their families, account for at least 80% of the permanent population of Bianjing.
They all have one thing in common, that is, they do not create wealth!
In other words, the prosperity of Bianjing was entirely based on absorbing the blood of the entire empire. The people inside were responsible for distributing wealth, consuming wealth, but not producing wealth.
Bianjing is like a city in the clouds, prosperous but without foundation, everything depends on the outside supply, but does not create anything. Facing the trampling of iron hooves, there is no combat power at all, the sky gate is opened, and the pride of heaven in the city has become slaves to barbarians, and the prosperous picture is torn to pieces.
This should not be the case in the city in Wang Ning'an's mind. A vital city must first have industries, strong ability to create wealth, and provide high-quality goods, rather than simple consumption.
The first thing he planned to do was whaling, which is the foundation of the city. In the early stage, there would be 20 whaling ships, each of which was calculated based on 100 people. These two thousand people were Cangzhou's worker bees, responsible for collecting nectar and providing impetus for urban development.
Standing on a reef, Wang Ning'an felt like he was giving advice.
"This area is the dock. The land needs to be leveled immediately, a safe haven for ships to dock, and a workshop for repairing ships. As for shipbuilding, we will talk about it until workers are recruited."
Leaving the dock, it is the trading market, where the whales caught are sold separately.
When you pass through the market, you will find a workshop that is responsible for marinating whale meat and simmering whale oil. Next to the whale oil workshop is the area where you make candles and soap.
After the produced things are packaged, they are transported away by the fleet and distributed to various places.
The entire process is the central axis of the new city and the wealth creation line!
In the north of the city, there are office yamen, military workers workshops that produce crossbows, workshops that sew clothes and armor, as well as schools, clinics, temples and other buildings.
To the south of the city, there are mainly wine, food, tea shops, brothels and library. In short, it is a place for fishermen to relax and rest. Businessmen from other places can also go to the south of the city to relax and enjoy and negotiate business.
Office in the north, business in the south.
This is the overall pattern of the future city. In order to protect the safety of the city, a large camp was set up outside the west gate, and a foreign city was established in the south to protect small vendors coming from the surrounding countryside.
The entire city is not square and has strict rules. The market is long and the workshops are scattered and unique.
"Erlang really has a big hill!"
Ouyang Xiu kept admiring, but the old master was worried, "This big project costs a lot, but I didn't worry about you. Could it be that I really have the ability to turn into gold?" Ouyang Xiu laughed himself.
Wang Ning'an slapped his chest, "I dare not say that I turn stones into gold, but many people come to the door with money, right? Brother Han!"
Han Wei came over and said with a smile: "In order to help the victims, our Han family worked tirelessly and was willing to pay 500,000 yuan to assist Erlang and build the wharf as soon as possible. Time waited for no one!"
He said seriously, looking worried about the country and the people, but in the past year, why haven’t you seen your Han family pay for relief? Didn’t you see profitable?
Ouyang Xiu guessed well. Wang Ning'an had handed over the agency rights of candles and soap from the east and west routes of Hebei to the Han family, and also drew a large piece of land at the dock to the Han family.
Candles and soap alone earn hundreds of thousands of pounds a year, and when the wharf is operating, every inch of land is valuable. The Han family has always devoted their efforts to the land in the past, desperately accumulating the land and collecting rent.
Since getting involved with Wang Ning'an, the profits of all kinds of liquor smuggling, white sugar, whaling... are far more than the land collection. Although the Han family is still superstitious about land, it also values commercial interests more. This step is the key to the Han family's transformation!
The Han family is like this, and the Cao family will not be behind. They occupy a larger area and are even preparing to form their own whaling fleet. In addition to them, the Yang family, who had been very close to Wang Ning'an, also took action. They took out 200,000 yuan and wanted to get a share of the pie.
Before he could do it, Wang Ning'an had almost 1.5 million guan of start-up funds. Ouyang Xiu didn't know what to say. People often said that it was difficult to make money. The court made a lot of money every year, and the expenses were even greater. They were in deficits every year, like a bottomless pit.
Why is Wang Ning'an a good person to accumulate wealth? It seems that this kid never worrys about money. It's really evil!
"This is seizing business opportunities!"
Wang Ning'an taught Ouyang Xiu economic class, "I am not short of money in the Song Dynasty, but lack of investment opportunities. Rich people would rather bury copper into the ground than take it out. And I just gave them investment opportunities. Whale meat is sold well, and various derivatives are emerging one after another. It seems to be huge profits, and everyone wants to get into it. I am afraid of bubbles, so I strictly control the qualifications of investors. Believe it or not, as long as I let go, there are still ten times more people holding the money and screaming, and I want to give it to me!"
Ouyang Xiu hated Wang Ning'an's arrogant look, but he had to admit that this kid was really not bragging. At least his colleagues and disciples wrote letters more than once to participate.
"You can do it, build the city quickly and settle the victims!"
"Zuiweng, you are wrong again. The city cannot be just a breath of breath."
"What else do you want?" Ouyang Xiu said angrily: "Don't you have money and food?"
When Wang Ning'an heard this, he was amused and Zuiweng was confused again. He could not have imagined how huge it would be to build a big city with a capacity of 200,000 people. That little money and food was barely a down payment, and there was a mortgage behind it!
"This is a city built for the victims. In the future, they will also make a living in the city and sweat a little. Is there no problem?"
Ouyang Xiu's pupils tightened and he said in confusion: "Do you want the victims to be workers?"
"That's right."
Ouyang Xiu immediately became alert, "Erlang, Xia Shu did the same. I heard that many civilians starved to death by Liutahe!"
"Hahaha, Zuiweng, in my eyes, the victims are tools to create wealth in the future. In Xia Feng's eyes, it is a tool to maintain his aspect. The same tool is the difference. "Wang Ning'an said confidently: "Don't worry, I will treat the victims well. By the way, isn't our Six Arts School going to cultivate truly useful talents? It's a good internship opportunity now. How about it, Zuiweng is willing to hand over your treasure to me?"
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After only a few months of arrival at the Six Arts School, Su Shi couldn't bear to leave. It was so interesting here. In addition to the rich courses, there were also equestrians, archery, swimming, martial arts, sumo wrestling... Everything you can think of. Su Shi was energetic and interested in everything. In just a short time, he had become a star in the school and was deeply loved by several teachers.
When his son became famous, Su Laoquan was always relieved and had a smile on his face.
Now, the school has a new task.
Summer practice: Dear students, you must all think that you are full of knowledge, talented, talented, ambition to stabilize the country, but a lack of a stage for display. Throughout history, scholars who have not met with talent are like crucian carp trees across the river, and there are countless. They are so unfortunate that they have never had the opportunity to help the world in their entire lives. Congratulations, you are fortunate to join the Six Arts School, which will provide you with the most valuable internship opportunity. In three months, you can voluntarily sign up. Anyone who feels competent can get a piece of land and hundreds of disaster victims. Your duty is to settle them and give them a new home.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, serving the court, guarding one side, and even governing the world, starting from here!
Students, Teacher Wang is calling you!!!
Such personalized texts and more personalized contents must be written by Wang Ning'an.
Since we need to cultivate truly useful talents, how can we do things without actually doing things!
It’s a pity that scholars have been studying hard. Even if they pass the imperial examination, they only prove that they have learned the classics and are very talented. As for their ability to do things, no one can say well. There are many Jinshi with high scores and low ability in history.
So, Wang Ning'an created valuable practical opportunities for the sake of Liuyi students, and it was not easy for him to organize the people and build a workshop.
"Building a house is too tiring. On hot days, you can dry your skin and take care of the people. There are many thorny gangsters, so it is never easy. It is best not to participate. If you listen to the fifth uncle, you will say that the elders at home miss you and stay home for a few days before coming over." Han Wei was very tempted and advised his nephew to give up.
Han Zongwu seemed to be unable to listen, and looked at the notice as if he was about to swallow it.
"Where is him?"
"Who? Wang Ning'an?" Han Wei said casually.
"Well, what did he do?"
"Of course, we are coordinating the overall situation. He did the urban design drawings, and he arranged the division of labor. We all obeyed his arrangements."
"snort!"
Han Zongwu clenched his fists and frowned, saying, "He can coordinate the overall situation, can I not even build a yard?"
Han Wei looked at his angry nephew and sighed: "It's not like that Wang Ning'an is extremely intelligent and has very good methods. You have only studied the Thirteen Sutras and only learned some principles of saints. That... cannot be eaten as a meal."
I am despised again, I have such a fake uncle!
"If you know one or all the quilts, you won't believe it's not good to do it!"
After saying that, he grabbed the brush, filled in his name angrily under the notice, and signed up with great momentum. After he left, Wang Ning'an walked out in a square step and smiled: "I finally discovered one of your nephew's advantages. I'm not willing to admit defeat, it's great!" History has turned into dust and said, "Well, everyone's subscription is really great, and the update time will be similar in the future. Start at least three chapters a day, regardless of wind and rain, and you will not be afraid of life and death!
Chapter completed!