Chapter 495 Volume 5 Li Chengqian is in trouble

Author: Going to Drunk People

Chapter 495 Volume 5 Li Chengqian is in trouble

Winter, the seventh year of Zhenguan.

The vigorous industrial reform finally kicked off in Chang'an.

When the news of the craftsmen's classification spread, the craftsmen in Chang'an were immediately overjoyed.

What they care about is not the level of salary, but the hope for the future!

Although there were good and bad craftsmen in the past, the promotion path and promotion conditions were too harsh.

But things are different now. This is an opportunity for everyone, an opportunity that can change their destiny.

Of course, the reason why Duan Lun and the others were so successful in this move was not actually because they defeated the wealthy family.

The real reason why aristocratic families choose to compromise is ultimately because of interests.

They saw huge benefits from the generals and supervisors of the Ming Dynasty.

For them, suppressing craftsmen is just a means to protect their own interest group, but if craftsmen can bring them huge benefits, their attitude is completely different.

The world is prosperous, and everyone is here for profit.

The world is full of hustle and bustle, all for the benefit of others.

This is the most true portrayal.

Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, in the face of absolute interests, the first ones to break this rule are scholars like them.

Of course, if possible, they are willing to suppress other classes while ensuring absolute interests.

But many times, how can it be so smooth?

When the Ministry of Works, the Shaofu Supervisor, and the General Supervisor began to rate craftsmen, the noble families in Chang'an also had a headache.

They still underestimate what the rating means to the craftsmen.

"Lang Jun, all the craftsmen in our workshop are resigning," said an old servant at Hou Junji's house.

Hou Junji is so painful!

Damn it, he is still a supporter of industrial reform, but he is the first to be unlucky. What do you want him to think?

"Tell them that we signed a contract..." Hou Junji was a little angry.

If all these craftsmen quit their jobs, their workshops will cease to exist.

When the old servant heard this, he immediately said: "Lang Jun, the ones who are making noises about resigning are those whose contracts are about to expire. The question is, if we really agree, will other craftsmen follow suit in the future?"

this is the key of the problem.

If it were just a few craftsmen who made trouble, he actually didn't take it seriously.

Hou Junji sighed and asked, "Where are other people's homes? What's going on?"

"After asking about it, the situation in Chang'an is almost the same." The old servant said, "It should be that the craftsmen have discussed it. I guess they don't really want to resign, but they may want the same rights as the craftsmen who will serve as prisoners.

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Moreover, I also heard that the two supervisors and the Ministry of Works are recruiting craftsmen aggressively, probably also..."

At this point, the old servant stopped talking. Some things cannot be explained clearly.

Hou Junji thought for a while and said: "In this case, you send someone to inquire about the practices of other noble families. As for our side, we will hold off for now."

He doesn't want to stand out, not that he's afraid. His current status is rather embarrassing. If he can keep a low profile, he should try to be as low-key as possible.

When the old servant heard this, he immediately nodded and continued his work.

In fact, such situations can be found everywhere in Chang'an City today.

This happens in every house.

The people who really control all this are naturally Li Erhe, the two supervisors and the Ministry of Household Affairs.

If it is just a matter of simply reforming the craftsmen of the imperial court, it cannot be said that it is of little significance, but it can only be said that the pace is too slow.

Of course, the most important reason is not this. The most important reason is that the number of folk craftsmen in the Tang Dynasty is still quite large.

If reforms are only carried out within the imperial court, there may be a disconnect between private craftsmen and court craftsmen in the future, which is not conducive to the development of private industry.

Moreover, we have finally reached this point, and we can take bigger steps. There will not be many opportunities like this in the future.

In the mansion, when Hou Junji was the only one left in the study, he was also thinking about these questions.

To him, these are actually not important. What are the benefits of the workshop?

At this stage, it would be too shameful for him to still worry about such a small gain.

What he really cares about is face.

But compared with his political future, his face is nothing worth mentioning.

"Trouble, I don't know what that kid is going to do." Hou Junji said to himself.

He still cares about Li Chengqian.

Although he sent his daughter to Riyue Mountain and had no personal contact with Li Chengqian, it did not mean that he did not support Li Chengqian.

This may also be a tacit understanding between him and Li Chengqian.

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At the same time, Deyang City in the Ming Dynasty.

As the first city built by the imperial court of the Ming Dynasty besides Riyue Mountain, Deyang is now a bit more prosperous.

Of course, the rapid prosperity of Deyang was due to the credit of Riyue Mountain.

Almost all merchants traveling to Riyue Mountain from the Tang Dynasty would settle in Deyang, which also promoted the economic development of Deyang.

In addition, Li Chengqian moved a large number of non-military workshops to various cities, and Deyang's economy developed by leaps and bounds in a short period of time.

And those workshops that settled in Deyang also helped Deyang City gather a large population in a short period of time.

"Xiao Yue is a good boy. Deyang City is managed in an orderly manner, and there are an endless stream of merchants on the streets." Walking in Deyang City, Cheng Chuliang said with a look of amazement, "I didn't expect that this boy would still have If this ability is to be passed back to the Tang Dynasty, the Duke of Song will be extremely happy."

On the side, Fang Yiai said with a look of disdain: "With Riyue Mountain supporting you and His Highness watching over you, to put it bluntly, even if this damn dog is tied up here, she won't be any worse than that guy Xiao Yue." Where to go."

"You fucking know it's unpleasant to hear, you bastard, you don't know how to shut up!" In the tea shop, Xiao Yue was waiting for everyone. At first, he was quite happy for his brother, but when he heard that Fang Fang Yiai's broken mouth suddenly became unbearable.

In other words, he couldn't win. If he was sure, he would have pressed Fang Yiai to the ground and beat her!

Fang Yiai turned around and took a look. What a good guy, he immediately laughed and said, "Xiao Laoer is still very powerful. At least if it were me, Deyang would definitely not be in the situation it is today."

This is shameless.

For people like Fang Yiai, face is useless to him, and they can’t afford anything of benefit, so what are they going to do?

Xiao Yue was still a little depressed at first, but when he heard Fang Yiai's words, he was immediately speechless.

He has said so, what can he say?

Cheng Chuliang was even more immoral, and immediately laughed and said: "What a good second-in-law, I'm ashamed to be in the company of you. Damn it, this is the first time I've ever seen someone say I'm not as good as a dog!"

"Cheng Laoer, do you deserve a beating?" There are some things I can say, but if I don't say them, I always feel a little uncomfortable.

Cheng Chuliang took advantage and ran away. He immediately rode towards Xiao Yue and asked: "Brothers are bringing hundreds of brothers, you have to make arrangements for them!"

Damn it, those are my brothers, if you treat them badly, Fang Lao Er will talk about you for the rest of his life."

"Okay..." Xiao Yue said with a smile, "Everything has been arranged. Let's have a good meal and drink tonight. Brothers will also celebrate your success."

With that said, Xiao Yue pulled Cheng Chuliang aside and whispered, "No, you are not in a hurry to return to Riyue Mountain to recover. What does the cat in Deyang City mean?"

"Do you think I am willing to stay in your Deyang City?" Cheng Chuliang said, "Something unexpected happened. I have asked someone to inform His Highness. How to do it depends on His Highness's own plan."

"What's the accident?" Xiao Yue asked.

Cheng Chuliang turned back and pointed at Yao Da and said, "Do you know who that guy is?"

Xiao Yue looked at it carefully and said, "Isn't that Yao Da?"

"You didn't know that," Cheng Chuliang said with a smile, "That's Changsun Anye's seed!"

"Changsun Anye?" Xiao Yue didn't remember it for a while, and was a little confused after hearing this.

Cheng Chuliang whispered: "In the early years of Zhenguan, he was the one who prepared to help the Emperor restore himself."

"He!" Xiao Yue was suddenly startled, "No, how did you bring him back? Now that you have discovered his identity, leave it to His Majesty. If you bring him back to His Majesty, if His Majesty notices it, you will think of His Highness."

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"What nonsense are you talking about?" Cheng Chuliang's expression suddenly changed, "That's our brother!"

If Fang Yiai said this, it would be 100% truthful. But Cheng Chuliang, haha, it would be better to bring something with you.

Seeing Xiao Yue's reaction, Cheng Chuliang knew that what he said was right, and stopped talking to him about it. He immediately invited everyone to eat large pieces of meat and drink heavily.

While drinking, Cheng Chuliang smiled at everyone and said, "It's done."
To be continued...