Attracting investment may be a good way for Zhu Yongxing, who is financially strapped and wants to develop the Saigon area as soon as possible. Moreover, this is not a development path only in modern times. Historically, after more than ten years, Mo Jiu will be in
Ha Tien adopted this model in its development and established a political power - a port state. Therefore, Zhu Yongxing allowed not only French people, but people from any country to buy land and settle in Saigon, as long as you have a skill and as long as you abide by the law.
After taking care of the French guy, Zhu Yongxing listened to a long report from Cai Ming, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and gave guidance on related work, especially the need to speed up the manufacturing of guns.
"That foreign monk said that some machine tools are being shipped from Victoria and they will arrive soon. He hopes that His Highness will allow him to build a church in Saigon City." Cai Ming asked Zhu Yongxing with some doubts: "I guess it's Mr. Zong
No, this foreign monk just came to ask for His Highness. I wonder what kind of machine Your Highness wants and what its use is."
Victoria? Italy? Zhu Yongxing was stunned for a moment, put aside the name issue with a smile, and said: "It's a coin making machine. In the future, we will not only have copper coins, but also silver coins. This thing is much more efficient than manual labor."
Now, we can use all the extra manpower to make guns."
At the end of the European Renaissance in the 15th century, craftsmen began to use machines to make coins. The first country to use machinery to replace the hammering method was Italy, and then Germany, France, Britain and other places also followed suit. The two-thousand-year-old hand-made coinage came to an end. Early
There are mainly two types of screw presses and roller presses, which can be driven by manpower, animal power, or water power.
Making machine-made coins is not only a matter of efficiency, but also of long-term stability in the future. "Fire consumption" originated during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, and originally referred to the loss when broken silver was melted and recast into silver ingots. The "fire consumption" is usually added when taxing
" is greater than the actual "fire consumption", and the difference goes to the officials. Undoubtedly, this has become a channel for officials to become corrupt. Some remote states and counties have less taxes, and the fire consumption is several times higher than the official tax, which greatly aggravates the common people's burden.
burden.
"I promised Paul to preach in Mekong Province. As for building a church in Saigon City -" Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment and said: "If the machine delivered is usable, then I will allow it. I will inform Zong Shou about this matter."
Righteous."
Cai Ming knew the purpose of the machine, and other matters were out of his jurisdiction, so he stopped asking more questions and turned to the matter of making guns.
"The manufacturing process must be institutionalized, systematized, and theoretical. We must know what it is and why it is so, and gradually get rid of the oral teaching model." Zhu Yongxing knows the energy and time it takes to transform from a small workshop to industrialization.
Therefore, we can only do our best and transition to industrialization step by step.
"In one month, the production of guns should be able to reach fifty guns per day, or more." Cai Ming assured Zhu Yongxing. But he also put forward prerequisites, "Of course, this will require continued investment to recruit enough people.
artisan."
"On the one hand, we need to increase manpower, and on the other hand, we must also improve production efficiency." Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment and said, "Send someone to the factory to have a look and communicate with the craftsmen to see how you can increase production and ensure quality.
.As for wages, it is also best to adopt a piece-rate system and a quality responsibility system, so that craftsmen can get more for their hard work and try to avoid a decline in product quality."
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will go there in person and the factory will definitely improve." Cai Ming thought about it and decided to handle this matter in person.
"As the minister of the Ministry of Industry, I don't have to do everything personally." Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment and said: "However, you might as well go in person this time to clarify the rules and regulations and solve problems as much as possible. Well, seeing is believing. Just look.
Written reports can sometimes be deceived."
"Your Highness, did you hear something?" Cai Ming's heart tightened, thinking that something big had gone wrong. He was still in the dark.
"That's not true." Zhu Yongxing waved his hand and said with a smile: "Don't be so nervous. I am very satisfied with the arsenal's development so fast. However, it is obviously not enough to achieve perfection."
Cai Ming breathed a sigh of relief and reported on the work of the mirror workshop. Because foreign glass craftsmen were recruited and the source of materials was solved, the output has been greatly improved, and the specifications are not comparable to the rags collected before. But regarding glass and mirrors
However, the research and development work was started from scratch and kept secret from foreign craftsmen.
Although Zhu Yongxing didn't know how much lead oxide to add to the glass, whether to add powder or stir it with a lead rod, he had this idea and could make better optical glass by trial and error.
"I have gained some experience. Although it is not ideal yet, I believe that we will soon be able to come up with a product that satisfies His Highness." Cai Ming was relatively confident about this, and it could be considered as an advance report of good news to Zhu Yongxing.
"Introduce, learn, and surpass. We must adhere to this development idea to avoid detours." Zhu Yongxing expressed pleasure at this, and did not forget to continue to admonish, "One word, fast. Now is not the time to slowly explore and research.
, I must use other people’s science and technology for my own use as soon as possible. I must be able to put down my dignity and learn from others. It is not shameful. It is foolish to be arrogant.”
"Your Highness's admonishment will be borne in mind by my subordinates."
Cai Ming's attitude was respectful. He was a scholar who was promoted by Zhu Yongxing. He was already a chief officer and became a core figure around Zhu Yongxing. This was something that he had never dared to think about before. A scholar died for his confidant and repaid Zhu Yongxing's death.
He did his best to show his kindness and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.
Zhu Yongxing was also very happy. Firstly, he saw the achievements of development, and secondly, the small government had begun to take shape. He finally had his own team, took money and food into his hands, and controlled the army in disguise. As he was instilled with new ideas,
, more and more officers regard themselves as their masters, and their control over the army is getting stronger and stronger.
Although it is a little unpleasant, those officials can't make big waves. They are talking about words, hey, they only have strength to speak with strength.
After testing the flintlock gun and listening to Cai Ming's report, Zhu Yongxing went to the military school again and gave a lecture, mainly about the gains and losses of this counterattack and the latest situation. Then he had lunch with the officers studying here
, expressing the importance with a friendly attitude.
In the afternoon, Zhu Yongxing returned to Yuhuang Pavilion. Seeing that there was no official business, he strolled out, turned back to the mansion, and went directly into the inner room, wanting to take a nap.
After waving away the maid, Zhu Yongxing quietly returned to the bed. He lifted the mosquito net and looked at Mengzhu who was taking a nap. The long and dark eyelashes, the delicate bridge of the nose, the red and plump lips, and the curved eyebrows.
From the eyebrows, the neck to the high chest, the piece of white and greasy skin like suet that is not covered by the brocade mattress, rises and falls with the gentle breathing.
Swallowing his saliva, Zhu Yongxing slowly lay down next to Mengzhu, not daring to move his hands or feet. He just got close to Mengzhu's face, smelled the faint fragrance, and felt peaceful, and slowly fell asleep.
It was a sweet sleep. When Zhu Yongxing woke up, he was faced with a pair of tender and bright eyes.
"Well, what time is it?" Zhu Yongxing blinked, smiled and reached out to hug Mengzhu.
Mengzhu chuckled, pecked her wet lips on Zhu Yongxing's face, and buried her head in Zhu Yongxing's arms, "It doesn't matter what time it is. If you have nothing to do, just lie with me for a while!"
Zhu Yongxing smiled happily, held Wen Yunuanxiang in his arms, and rubbed her gently.
The big one is the country, the small one is the family. Now Zhu Yongxing and Mengzhu are a family. Only when they are close to each other can they relax their minds and stop thinking about those complicated things. They can enjoy the tranquility and happiness wholeheartedly.
Jin King Li Dingguo held his hands on the city wall and looked at the Ming troops coming out of the north gate with a complicated expression.
Zhu Yongxing's order has been issued to suppress Shuo Bo Wu San Province. Deputy Commander-in-Chief Wu Yingju and General Gao Mingyu led 5,000 troops to advance towards Jianchang first. After Liu Zhen, King of Qingyang, rushed to Chuxiong, he led 3,000 rear troops to advance.
Go to rendezvous. Will follow Liu Zhen into Sichuan will be the newly appointed Sichuan governor Chen Hongfan, and a group of civilian officials who will govern the place. Li Weizuo, who is in the Thirteen Army, will be promoted to the governor of Sichuan.
This is a balanced distribution of civilian officials. Improving Li Weizuo's official position will make him more influential, which will also make the Thirteenth Family more effective. After all, the gap between the Daxi Army and the Dashun Army will not disappear because of the existence of Zhu Yongxing. And
Thirteen families are far apart, and it is difficult to provide material and financial support, so they need care from other aspects to avoid feeling discriminated against.
Although Zhu Yongxing wrote a letter explaining the purpose of such troop deployment, he had no better explanation for not letting Li Dingguo enter Sichuan. It can't be said that he is worried that he will fall into his old habits again, or that he will not be liked by the old generals of the Shu Kingdom, right?
Precisely because the reasons were not very convincing, Jin King Li Dingguo had doubts and dissatisfaction, which is understandable.
Gao Wengui, Duke of Chang State, who entered Shu earlier, was one of the generals selected by King Zhao Bai Wen. Those who entered Sichuan this time were Wu Yingju and Gao Mingyu, both of Li Dingguo's generals. This was another helpless move by Zhu Yongxing. It was impossible to transfer all the people from a certain department.
Military strength, let Bai Wenxuan or Li Dingguo become the polished commander!
Li Dingguo withdrew his gaze and sighed sadly, "After all the previous discussions, Liu Zhen was temporarily appointed as the commander-in-chief of Shu. Do you really doubt me, Your Highness Min?"
Gao Yinglei, the head of the Department of Ceremony and Cleaning of the Ministry of Etiquette, was from Kunming. When the Daxi Army was running Yunnan Province, he passed the examination and served in Li Dingguo's army. After Jin Weixin resigned, he gradually became Li Dingguo's confidant civil servant. After hearing what Li Dingguo said,
After Gao Yinglei pondered for a moment, he warmly consoled him: "The prince's reputation has spread far and wide, and His Highness Min leans on his arm. There is nothing wrong with him staying in Yunnan to fight against the Wu thieves."
"The Wu thieves no longer have the will to fight. Your Highness Min must have guessed that." Li Dingguo shook his head slightly and said: "With King Zhao sitting in Chuxiong, it is enough to fend off the enemy. Otherwise, how could we send troops to Sichuan at this time?"
Gao Yinglei opened his mouth, but hesitated. In fact, he could somewhat guess Zhu Yongxing's original intention, and he also felt that sending Liu Zhen to Sichuan first would be more effective, but he could not say it clearly.
"Your Majesty, you can write a letter to His Highness Min. Chen said that he is very powerful. Please come to Sichuan. I believe His Highness Min will reconsider it?" Gao Yinglei was silent for a long time and put forward a suggestion that was not very in line with Li Dingguo's wishes.
Li Dingguo thought for a while, shook his head and said: "Some things cannot be explained clearly in letters. How much time will it take to come and go?" With a wry smile, Li Dingguo continued: "Your Highness may be suspicious of such a deployment.
My intention; secondly, what I did before was very perverse, His Highness was worried, so he had no choice but to make plans for Sichuan in advance."
The division between Yunnan soldiers and Qin soldiers caused the soldiers to become disloyal. Out of suspicion, the frontline generals were transferred back to Kunming. Liu Wenxiu died of illness due to this, and his generals were dissatisfied with Li Dingguo. Before the Qing army gathered in large numbers,
After waiting and patrolling for half a year, they marched out with the Yue, but the opportunity was lost. After abandoning Kunming, their command failed and they failed to retreat in an organized manner, resulting in a mountainous defeat. They listened to the slander and changed their position from entering Sichuan to withdrawing westward, which ended forever.
After entering Myanmar, both China and foreign countries were disappointed, and almost fell into disaster...
After learning from the painful experience, King Li Dingguo of Jin realized that what had happened was yesterday. Thinking of the past when he retreated to the west, the people along the way knew that a disaster was coming and cried loudly. They helped the old and the young to flee west with the army, but most of them died on the road. Seeing Yunnan Province
The tragic scene after being tortured by the Qing army has not fully recovered to this day. Li Dingguo is always depressed and ashamed.
Gao Yinglei sighed softly and consoled him: "Your Majesty, you don't need to dwell on the past. Now the signs of resurgence are beginning to show. As a famous general, Your Majesty will definitely make great achievements, and regaining glory is just around the corner."
Li Dingguo let out a sullen breath, with a look of determination on his face, and said, "I want to go to Mengzi. Let's have a chat with His Highness Min, explain my feelings clearly, and return Huang Cheng."
Gao Yinglei was taken aback and hurriedly advised: "Your Majesty, please don't leave the army without permission. The first is; the army loses its master and is afraid of being dispersed and disintegrated. The second is; the third -"
Gao Yinglei hesitated to speak, but Li Dingguo knew what he meant, smiled calmly, and said: "His Royal Highness Min always shows justice to others, how can he be treated like Xiaoxiao? The army has lost its master and is scattered and disintegrated. The public words are serious.
You can see that Wu Yingju and Gao Mingyu are so happy with each other, and you can see that His Highness has won the hearts of the army, and all the generals hope to make great achievements and strive for a lifetime of wealth, how could he-hehe, hehe. I have made up my mind, I will send a messenger first and then set off."
Seeing that Li Dingguo had made up his mind, Gao Yinglei lowered his head and remained silent, speculating in his mind on the various consequences of Li Dingguo's trip to Mengzi.
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“I hereby swear to join the nationality of the Ming Empire: I completely and completely renounce and completely renounce all allegiance and loyalty to any foreign prince, authority, country or monarch to which I have hitherto been subject or a citizen; I will support and defend the Ming Empire
The law, against all enemies at home and abroad; I will be firm in my beliefs and loyal; I will take up arms for the Ming Empire in accordance with the requirements of the law; I will engage in work of national importance under the leadership of the government in accordance with the requirements of the law. I volunteer
Bear this obligation without reservation and never evade it.”
Zong Shouyi, the Governor of Mekong Province, finally revised the naturalization oath, then picked up the draft of the Property Rights Law and reviewed it carefully.
Whenever a remote area is developed, it will always be difficult and difficult in the early stages of development, and the same is true for Mekong Province. Although there was food support from the occupation, Zhu Yongxing raised funds in every possible way, and finally the first batch of immigrants did not suffer from hunger. But the development funds
Lack of resources has always troubled officials such as Zong Shouyi, and it has also restricted the construction and development of Saigon.