Experience in previous lives told Chen Jingke that the distribution system of mankind has not undergone any substantial changes from ancient times to the present.
Merger has always been the norm, but in ancient times, land was annexed, while in modern times, all means of production are annexed.
The reason why modern people live a better life than ancient people is mostly due to industrialization.
Industrialization has increased productivity, provided enough jobs, and room for advancement.
At the same time, industrialization has also produced enough commodities. Even if only a small part of these commodities flow to the bottom, it is enough to provide food and clothing for everyone.
Therefore, from a certain perspective, industrialization is the future of mankind.
Simply studying science cannot change the times. Using science knowledge to industrialize and improve productivity is the ultimate way.
There is a concept called the integration of industry, academia and research. Scientific research, education, and production form a system to achieve healthy development.
But this is easier said than done. In many cases, the disconnect between industry, academia, and research is too serious. Now Chen Jingke is facing this situation.
He had long ago created hydraulic pulverizers, mixers, hydraulic saws and other tools, but these tools were only used in royal workshops and were not popularized.
Steam engines have long been explored, but now only a few large mining sites in the imperial court have built a few to drag ore out of the mines.
There are also water pumps, but only a few mines have built them to pump out the accumulated water in the mines.
In fact, steam engines can completely power these mechanical tools, but no one does it.
Chen Jingke still has many simple machines in his mind that do not require high technology and can be used today.
He can also help improve the production process and improve overall efficiency based on the assembly line production methods of his previous life.
In fact, Zixiaoguan is already using this assembly line method in several of its own industries.
The workshop owned by Changsun Wujia is also promoting the assembly line method.
But what does this mean?
In the pre-Qin period, the Qin State had already mastered the assembly line production method, but it was lost because it was not effectively promoted.
Just relying on a few small workshops like Zixiaoguan can't change anything.
Before, he was powerless and could only rely on himself to spend money to study science. He would first develop the basics, and then slowly move on to inventions, creations and applications.
It's different now. He has an opportunity to integrate industry, academia and research.
Next, the Tang Dynasty will establish vassal states in batches, and it will also need to fight externally and build internally.
Then the demand for various basic materials will skyrocket, and Datang's current productivity will simply not be able to meet this demand.
If he can integrate the power of Taoism and build a number of more advanced factories, it will not only open up a gap for industry, academia and research, but also produce more materials.
It can be said that it achieves multiple things with one stone.
It is impossible to build a modern factory, but a factory managed in a modern way can still be tried.
He has no idea of building factories on a large scale. Taoism is already strong enough. If he continues to build factories and do business, he will cause trouble for himself.
His plan is to build a number of model factories, then invite other businessmen to visit and learn from them, and then slowly promote them.
Never underestimate the profit-seeking nature of businessmen. When they discover that a new type of factory can make money, they will definitely imitate it.
As long as industrialization sets foot on the road, it will move forward slowly like a snowball.
When the time comes, all their gurus class will need to do is continue to come up with new technologies and then cooperate with major factories to produce them.
Any factory that is unwilling to introduce new technologies is waiting to be eliminated.
This is why he called representatives from each family here today.
Distribute the plan, and representatives from each company can't help but look at each other in confusion. What are they going to do?
Chen Jingke said: "These are the materials that the princes and kings will need to establish their kingdoms in the future, and we have already taken the lead..."
"We don't have to worry about not being able to sell the materials produced in our workshops. We only worry about not being able to produce enough materials..."
"The previous workshop production methods were too backward and too inefficient... The plan I gave you is a method for establishing a new type of workshop..."
"Once the new workshop is built, its production capacity can be increased several times, and the product quality will be higher... By then everyone will be able to make more money."
"Originally, we at Zixiaoguan could build this new type of workshop ourselves... but you all know that this is not our ambition, so we will give this profit to you... which can be regarded as keeping the wealth from flowing to outsiders."
If anyone else had said this, they would have scoffed, but Chen Jingke said they were all convinced.
But some people have raised questions.
Zhang Yongye, a representative of Longhu Mountain, asked: "Why should the workshop be placed in Guanzhong or even near Chang'an? The gate of Longhu Mountain is in the south of the Yangtze River. It is really inconvenient to place it here."
Others nodded and asked the same question.
Chen Jingke had long expected that they would have such questions, so he said: "The reasons are as follows."
"The First New Workshop cannot be built just by talking about it. It requires constant exploration and trial and error... Only if it is close to me can I find problems and make adjustments in time."
"The population in the Second Pass is dense and enough workers can be recruited."
"Businessmen from Third Chang'an gather here. Businessmen from all over the world gather here. All the raw materials we need can be purchased through them."
"Fourthly, transportation is convenient. Guanzhong is the center and starting point of the world's great roads, and there are waterways leading directly to the Yellow River and the Grand Canal... It is convenient for both water and land."
"Not only can you purchase raw materials from all over the world here, but you can also easily transport various commodities to all over the world..."
"Fifth, don't forget that we are religions and not businessmen. We cannot build workshops on a large scale. We build workshops mainly to serve as a model for others to see."
"Just imagine, if all the merchants in the world learn how to open new workshops from Taoism, what a huge impact it will have."
"Remember what I said, only when religion can benefit everyone will more people convert to us."
"And you will be stationed in Chang'an for a long time. Wouldn't it be boring to do nothing every day? Why not build a workshop to make your life more fulfilling."
Everyone's hearts couldn't help but move when they heard the last sentence.
Let's put it this way, the only people who can be sent here as liaison officers are the frustrated ones at the base camp.
It can be said that there is no oil or water here, and there is no way to develop one's own power.
If you can build a very profitable workshop, that would be different. At least you can make some money, right?
The key is that they did not want to build this workshop, but Chen Jingke proposed it, so there is no need to worry about the disapproval from the base camp.
Thinking of this, everyone expressed their agreement and said that they would communicate with the base camp immediately.
After the meeting ended, Chen Jingke leaned on his chair and let out a long sigh as he watched these people leave.
Wu Shu walked in quietly, gently pressed his temples, and said, "Are these workshops important? You seem to care about them."
Chen Jingke subconsciously wanted to lean into her arms, but when he thought that she was pregnant, he quickly stopped and said, "It's very important."
So he told her his plan in detail: "If you want to change the world and really make the people live a better life, you must increase productivity and achieve industrialization... Industrialization is..."
"In fact, now we have mastered the core technology of preliminary industrialization, which is the steam engine... But you see, after several years, the steam engine is still just a large toy..."
"This is a blockage in the transformation of scientific research into commercial products... This situation will seriously harm the development of scientific research... It is also a fatal blow to the budding science..."
"Actually, I also know that it's not that these people can't see the benefits of new technologies, they are afraid of change..."
"Because it is best for them to keep things unchanged. No matter how productive they are, they are all rich and superior people..."
"Change is uncontrollable. It will bring in a new batch of people, but it will also cause many people who are not adaptable enough to fall into the quagmire..."
"So I decided to go out and force them personally, forcing them to make changes... These new workshops are both models and a weapon to force them..."
Wu Shu was confused about what industrialization, the catfish effect, and the systematization of industry, academia, and research were talking about, but that didn't stop her from knowing what Chen Jingke wanted to do.
After thinking carefully, she said: "I'm afraid things are not as simple as you think. Although the court does not advocate suppressing business in a big way, there are restrictions on businessmen out of habit."
"How can those businessmen dare to invest so much money to open new workshops if their own interests cannot be protected."
Chen Jingke sighed and said: "I have actually thought of the situation you mentioned, and I don't expect these unworthy small businessmen to change everything."
"What I really want to persecute are the wealthy businessmen, the dignitaries who are hiding behind the scenes and manipulating all this... I don't believe they will be unmoved when they see the new workshops producing dozens or hundreds of times profits."
Wu Shu nodded first and said: "Every bustle in the world is for profit, and all the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit. If the new-style workshops can really make money like this, it can indeed seduce them."
She paused for a moment before saying, "In this case, you should find your three uncles, Cheng, Qin and Yuchi. If you don't bring them with you for this kind of money-making business, be careful of them coming to trouble you."
Chen Jingke asked her to sit down next to him, held her hand and stroked it gently, saying: "How could I forget about such a good thing? I have already asked Cheng Huailiang to tell them."
"If nothing else happens, the four of us will jointly set up a factory. Then you will be busy again."
Wu Shu smiled and said: "I really like this kind of busy life... But I am getting heavier and heavier, and I am a little too busy. I will leave the new factory to my sister-in-law Yuchi."
Chen Jingke nodded hurriedly and said: "Children are important, give birth to the ancestors first, and it won't be too late for you to get started later."
Wu Shu smiled inwardly, with a deep sense of happiness in his eyes.
Previously, Chen Jingke proposed that Princess Qinghe, Yu Chiyue and Xue Xun come out to manage the restaurant business together.
It’s just that Princess Qinghe’s status is too noble to be seen in the public eye, while Yuchi Yue is cute, cute and has no ability, so in fact the real ones in charge are Wu Shu and Xue Xun.
Now Wu Shu's belly is getting bigger and bigger, which has begun to affect his movements.
We have to worry about things in the temple and Taoism, and now we have to cooperate with the princely states, so we really can't focus on anything else.
The business of the restaurant has been mainly handed over to Xue Xun, and the four joint workshops will definitely be handed over to her as well.
At this time, Wu Shu suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, Zhou Xiang and Yihe's marriage has been decided. The wedding date has also been set, November 16th, which is an auspicious day."
Chen Jingke was a little surprised and said: "So fast? There are only seven days to prepare."
Wu Shu said: "Both of them don't have any relatives anymore. We are the only ones attending the wedding. There is more than enough time."
Chen Jingke nodded and said, "Zhou Xiang must be very happy, right?"
Wu Shu covered his mouth and smiled: "That's because you didn't see him, and your smiling face was deformed."
Chen Jingke laughed and said, "You are exaggerating."
Wu Shu smiled and said, "You have wronged me. It was Elian who said this, and it was unanimously approved by everyone."
Chen Jingke was moved in his heart and asked: "Elaine is fourteen years old this year, and next year will be her haircut. Is there anyone pursuing her?"
Wu Shu nodded and said, "What do you think? There is a girl in the family, and many people are staring at her."
Chen Jingke asked: "Does she like anything?"
Wu Shu said: "She is also struggling, but I heard that she has a pen pal whom she met while reviewing submissions, and the two got along very well."
Chen Jingke suddenly became interested and said: "Oh, let's talk about it carefully. Where is this pen pal from? How old is he? What is his family background?"
Wu Shu thought for a while and said: "It seems that he is from Jiangnan. He comes from a scholarly family and his literary talent is not bad. I don't know his character, but the conversation in the letters is very elegant."
"If the two of them can really succeed, it will be a beautiful thing."
But Chen Jingke shook his head and said: "What can be seen on the Internet... in the letter? You might encounter a beast in plain clothes in person, let alone through a layer of paper."
"To put it bluntly, you can't even tell whether the person facing you is a human or a dog. How can you be sure whether you are compatible with the person facing you?"
"Tell her later and ask her to find one in the temple. If that doesn't work, find a good family son in the capital..."
"When you get married, you must find someone who knows everything about you, and you must be close to your mother's family, otherwise there will be no place to cry if you are betrayed in the future."
In his previous life, he was a member of the army that opposed online dating, and he was also a member of the army that opposed marrying far away.
Why is he opposed to online dating? Because he often acts like a scumbag online. How can he believe in online dating when he favors others by himself?
As for marrying far away, let alone that.
He is opposed to the convenient communication and developed transportation in the 21st century, let alone the ancient times.
Wu Shu nodded and said: "Actually, we all mean the same thing, but the little girl also has her own ideas, so we don't dare to forcefully persuade her."
"But she respects you very much. She will definitely listen to what you say. I will look for opportunities to reveal your thoughts to her in the past two days."
Chen Jingke warned: "The little girl also has dignity. Don't be too blunt. You must persuade her while respecting her ideas."
Wu Shu said: "Don't worry, leave it to me... Let's go, let's go to the outer courtyard first and discuss what to do about Yihe's marriage."