When Sun Jiao listened to the master and apprentice singing the double act, he felt puzzled and angry.
How do you tell me stories in this way?
Zhu Hao looked at Sun Jiao who was sulking with a smile and said: "This is about the importance of patents! Let's put it this way, if we use our method, we can not only reduce labor, increase production, but also greatly increase production safety.
The mines produced can be ordered by the imperial court and are in short supply, while private mining is cumbersome and has low yields. So will everyone adopt the veins we have found and use our technology?"
This time, even Tang Yin's face twitched.
Put simply.
Why is your technology more advanced than others, and why won’t others imitate it?
etc.
Tang Yin seemed to realize something.
This kid has been playing with flowers since he was a child, making all kinds of weird things. Could it be that he can develop a technique that others can't learn and use it to increase mineral production?
"As for what you said about private mining, Mr. Tang, let them do it first, but I expect that even if they go through all the troubles to find the veins and build the mining factory, the imperial court will set a guide price and transfer the output to them."
Buy the mines that are produced and resell them to those who need them."
Zhu Hao continued to express his thoughts.
Sun Jiao really couldn't bear to listen and said, "What's the difference between what you're doing and plundering?"
Zhu Hao said: "The difference is huge. In the past, the plunder was done by nobles and nobles, buying it at a very low price, and other people's achievements were in vain. But now we have the solid backing of the imperial court, as long as we pay the 'tax' we mentioned
, they can get the protection of the court, the powerful cannot steal, and they can also use our technology to improve productivity, why not?"
Tang Yin smiled bitterly: "Just think of it as paying protection money to the court?"
"Exactly."
Zhu Haoyi said sternly, "You can understand it this way. Our protection fee not only protects their ownership of the mine, but also increases the output. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone?"
Sun Jiao's old face twitched twice: "That's nonsense! Since you can make a huge profit, why don't you send people to seize all the mines and turn them into official kilns? Do you have to distribute the profits to the merchants?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Mining operations require the participation of private forces, so as to form healthy competition. If all are official kilns, the result will be the collapse of the system, low work efficiency, and rampant corruption. What goes up and what goes down will lead to good policies."
It can also turn into bad policy.
"On the contrary, if we are only responsible for exploration and let merchants mine, and then set a more reasonable price based on market conditions, and charge lower taxes, this can reduce the court's investment in personnel and production materials, which is equivalent to reducing the burden on the government.
risk."
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Sun Jiao and Tang Yin asked questions one after another, all asking about real things.
Zhu Hao answered fluently.
Although Sun Jiao and Tang Yin may not all agree with Zhu Hao's idea, one thing they have realized is that Zhu Hao has carefully thought about it and it is definitely not a plan made on a whim. It is likely to have been considered and verified for a long time.
Sun Jiao couldn't find any arguments to refute.
Tang Yin asked with a smile: "Old Sun, what do you think Jingdao said makes sense?"
Sun Jiao said with a dark face: "Except for the so-called technologies that others must use, the rest are quite reasonable! But how can you prevent a technology from being imitated?"
Zhu Hao stood up and said: "To be honest, I have recently drawn dozens of drawings for the purpose of mining, from coal mines to iron smelting, to manufacturing production tools with extremely high rigidity, as well as coal trucks and tracks for easy transportation, etc.
It covers all aspects of mining and smelting, and has extremely high technical content. Even if others have its form, they cannot get its spirit. If there is one technology that is not up to standard in smelting and manufacturing, it will be like a tiger and a dog!"
"What?"
Although Sun Jiao was the Minister of Household Affairs, he was frightened by Zhu Hao's rhetoric.
Tang Yin said: "Just like when you made colored glaze, others can't imitate it?"
"yes."
Zhu Hao told the truth.
Sun Jiao asked in confusion: "Bohu, what kind of colored glaze?"
Tang Yin said: "That's right. In the past few years, a kind of glazed mirror has become popular in the north and south of the Yangtze River. It can reflect people's figures and make them come alive. Does Mr. Sun know about this?"
Sun Jiao frowned.
Who in the world knows this thing?
"Does this have anything to do with Zhu Hao?" Sun Jiao was puzzled.
Tang Yin smiled and said: "It was Zhu Hao who made it. Up to now, people who imitate and make colored glaze can't make anything corresponding. Just call it strange or not."
"Well……"
Sun Jiao was stunned for a moment.
Silver mirrors, which are popular all over the country, were originally sought by the rich and powerful. A mirror cost dozens or even hundreds of taels of silver, and could even be used as a tribute... Nowadays, you can buy a mirror for only one or two taels of silver. This thing is almost everywhere in the wealthy family.
There are all of them, but it was actually created by Zhu Hao?
Then this kid...didn't he make a lot of money?
Zhu Hao said: "No, in fact, part of the technology has been obtained by Dongzhu Su, oh, he is the brother-in-law of Huang Butang of the Southern Household Department. He is my business partner. This is why he is so important in contributing money and efforts to the court.
, the reason why he is willing to help is also the mining...he also pays a lot of money."
After hearing this, Sun Jiao was almost stunned.
There are so many allusions in this? No wonder the new emperor has to raise money and food. He can raise hundreds of thousands of taels at a time. You guys have a "backstage" for your relationship!
Tang Yin smiled bitterly and said: "Old Sun, your son-in-law is not a simple man. Even if he is not as rich as the enemy, he still has no less than one hundred thousand taels of silver in his hands. There are also a large number of merchants headed by Su Dongzhu who are willing to listen to his orders. Let's just say that now
The popular silver number in the capital is..."
"Does this have anything to do with him?"
Sun Jiao became anxious upon hearing this.
How could Sun Jiao, who was the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, not hear about the opening of bank accounts among the people?
After the bank account was opened, a big problem was solved, that is, the merchants' capital turnover and money exchange, which greatly facilitated the circulation of goods in the Ming Dynasty. It is said that the owner behind the bank account has a mysterious background and has contacted many Huizhou merchants and Jiangnan merchants.
Close, but I have never heard of it being related to Zhu Hao.
Tang Yin didn't know how to answer, so he turned to look at Zhu Hao, waiting for this cheap disciple to explain.
As for how far to explain to Sun Jiao, it is entirely up to Zhu Hao.
Zhu Hao said: "I just opened a bank account for His Majesty, and the risk will be borne by Su Dongzhu and the Huizhou merchants behind it. In terms of profit, for the time being, we can only account for 30%. When things get better, the profit should be increased to about 50%."
"
The muscles on Sun Jiao's face couldn't help but twitch.
He finally understood why the new emperor, Zhang Zuo and others admired Zhu Hao so much, and even said that he would understand if he had more contact with Zhu Hao.
Zhu Hao is not only an academic elite, but also a business wizard.
Zhu Hao continued: "For this mining operation, I am responsible for finding and exploring the mineral veins for the imperial court. Dongzhu Su is responsible for recruiting people and operating the coal mine. In terms of money, Dongzhu Su and I will each contribute a part. Xishan has temporarily decided to open the mine.
The total investment in five relatively large coal mines will exceed 20,000 taels, involving coal production and later coal transportation and other chores."
Sun Jiaoben stood in the position of an old-timer and raised eyebrows at Zhu Hao.
Now he is mute.
As the Minister of Household Affairs, Zhu Hao almost didn't understand what Zhu Hao said, and he was helpless even if he was asked to help.
It feels like listening to a book from heaven.
It's so paradoxical.
"As for the several coal mines owned by the Zhang family's relatives, I have inspected them. The output is too low and they are all supported by manpower. There are many casualties and casualties in the mines every year. Such coal mines with low safety and no output can basically only
Eliminate them. The main intention of putting them up for auction now is to be the first mine to be auctioned by the Ministry of Industry. In the future, new mines in Xishan or across the country will be auctioned in the same way..."
Zhu Hao and Sun Jiao explained why they wanted to touch the coal mine owned by the Zhang brothers.
Sun Jiao frowned and said, "I'm afraid it's not just for this purpose, right?"
Zhu Hao said: "There is another purpose, which is to make Mr. Yang Ge feel that we can cut off His Majesty's financial resources and make His Majesty's plan to open mines to solve the shortage of money and food in the southeastern coastal defense fail. Mr. Yang will most likely come forward as a Shanxi businessman to bid for the Zhang brothers.
The coal kiln, and all the proceeds will be handed over to the Zhang family... As we all know, the Zhang family's relatives are domineering, and if they continue to mine in the future, there is no guarantee that conflicts will not arise again."
Sun Jiao nodded: "That means that the Zhang family will no longer be involved in the coal mines?"
"yes."
Zhu Hao didn't shy away from it.
If Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling continue to mine in Xishan and other places in the future, and see that the imperial coal mines produce so much high-quality coal, but their own coal mines have low output and are not easy to sell, how can they not play tricks?
Now giving them a sum of money and kicking them out will not only intimidate those nobles who are mining, but also make it difficult for the Zhang brothers to find fault, and there will be a lot less trouble in mining in the future.
Sun Jiao sneered and said, "You are really planning everything."
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Everywhere, I just walked step by step and looked step by step. There was no deliberate intention. I just said that the fire in the palace was set. Who knows who set it off?"
"So, it was your fault that the charge of arson was placed on the Zhang brothers?" Sun Jiao understood.
Zhu Hao's role in the Xinhuang system may be greater than imagined.
Zhu Hao didn't answer, just smiled and nodded.
Sun Jiao's face remained calm, but his heart was in turmoil.
A boy could actually implicate a serious crime of arson in the palace on an outsider, and even set up such a big scheme, just to help the court collect mining taxes... If you don't listen to Zhu Hao's explanation, he just claims to be a politician.
The experienced Minister of the Ministry of Finance could never figure out the connection.
Tang Yin added: "In fact, someone set fire to the palace, and it was Zhu Hao who warned him months in advance. What Zhu Hao meant at that time was that His Majesty was obsessed with the ceremony, or someone wanted to use a fire to involve the secrets of heaven and force His Majesty to surrender.
Retreat. Who would have thought that he would unfortunately be right in his words."
"you……"
Sun Jiaoben would like to say a few words about his son-in-law.
But I found that I couldn't say anything.
Tang Yindao: "As for the Dali Conference, including Zhang Bingyong's memorial, they were all written by Jingdao. And your Majesty's current concession to the Dali Conference is also based on Jingdao's opinion."
After hearing this, Sun Jiao stood up tremblingly and wanted to turn around and leave, but his feet were unsteady and he held onto the table with his hands before he could stand still.
"Old Sun..."
Tang Yin wanted to step forward to help him.
Sun Jiao raised his hand to interrupt Tang Yin: "Bohu, don't speak for now. Let me slow down! Just slow down..."
It’s a new month, the emperor is asking for a guaranteed monthly ticket!