Ming Zuo

Chapter 792 New Yangzhou

Water transportation is very important.

Not only did the safety of the Ming Dynasty require water transportation, but the stability of the Lianghuai region also depended on water transportation.

Therefore, before cleaning up the old forces, Shandong has already made plans for the future of water transport.

The old water transport was all in the hands of the Cao Gang. They relied on the saying "millions of water workers depended on food and clothing" to do whatever they wanted on both sides of the canal, and their power was so powerful that the imperial court had no choice but to tolerate it.

It is precisely because of long-standing arrogance that the Cao Gang lacks the necessary awe for the new Shandong regime.

They thought that the Shandong regime also had to compromise.

Little do they know that the biggest difference between the Shandong regime and the Ming Dynasty lies in the ability to clearly distinguish the class divisions within the water transportation system.

Why did the Ming Dynasty have nothing to do about the disadvantages of water transportation?
Because they are one with the water transportation officials and the water gang, and belong to the same interest class.

There is no reason in this world to attack yourself.

But the regime in Shandong is different.

As an emerging class, the Shandong regime sees it very clearly.Caobang is Caobang, and Caogong is Caogong.

Within the water transport system, the water workers and the water gangs were also in opposition.

Once you understand this, you can completely divide and conquer.Pulling one group and fighting another group, through the liberation of water workers, the water transportation will be rejuvenated.

Facts have proved that this method is very effective.

With the abandonment of the water workers, the Cao Gang became a source of water and a tree without roots, and was wiped out in just one night.

A large number of foremen have no oppressive evil forces, and everyone is happy, looking forward to the arrival of a new life.

Sure enough, the Shandong regime did not disappoint them.

Just at Chaoguan Wharf, a new water transport company was formally established.

Office space is also readily available.

It is the original Chaoguan Yamen.

The officials of the court's banknote pass have been driven away long ago, and this place is under control.

It happens to be used as the headquarters of the new shipping company.

The government appointed the general manager and financial managers.The other part of the administrative staff will be elected by the water workers.

On the Chaoguan Wharf, under the organization of Wang Yun, thousands of waterworkers voted quickly.

Not surprisingly, Shi Dake was elected as the deputy general manager and labor department minister of Water Transport Company.

The rest of the department heads are also appointed by highly respected people in the waterworks.

Seeing with their own eyes that they can determine their own destiny, all the waterworkers wept with joy and were full of energy.

"The company has just been established, and the rules and regulations still need time to be perfected. How to run the company in the future requires the collective wisdom of all of us. This is related to the well-being of each of us, and you must not be negligent."

Wang Yun instructed earnestly, and every word touched the hearts of the water workers.

In the mind of the water worker, Wang Yun is just like a Bodhisattva, his words are more effective than imperial decrees.

"The company can gradually improve, but the water transportation can't wait. The big guys have also seen that there are so many boats parked outside the dock. A moment of delay will be a huge loss. I think it's better for us to move first to ensure the smooth flow of water transportation. Do you agree with everyone?"

The water workers jumped up one after another.

"Nothing to say, let's start working."

"Don't worry, Wang Xiang, all ships are guaranteed to pass before tomorrow."

Possessing subjective initiative, the water workers exploded with great energy.

The Yangzhou section of the Grand Canal, which has been blocked and congested for several days, quickly entered a hot situation and is recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The merchants who were trapped on the boat were ecstatic when they saw the canal begin to flow.

Many people came ashore to express their gratitude to Wang Yun, Shi Dake and others.

Taking this opportunity, Wang Yun read out the new policy to the passing merchants.

"From now on, the Grand Canal will start from Yangzhou and end in Linqing, Shandong. Only one toll will be charged within this section of the river. If you pay in Yangzhou, you don't need to pay for the rest of the way. The annual toll for each ship It's three hundred taels of silver, and it's only collected once a year. This is a certificate, you keep it."

All the merchants were very happy to hear that they only need to pay tolls once a year.

In the past, when sailing, although the fee paid each time was not much, it was unbearable to have to pay again and again.

Moreover, one payment is required to pass a banknote. President Lin Lin adds up, and the cost far exceeds the new regulations.

Now that it can be done once and for all, merchants naturally know who to support.

All the passing ships happily paid their fees and became the first batch of beneficiaries under the new policy.

In just one day, the water transport company received more than [-] taels of silver in tolls.

Wang Yun told Shang Tinghui and Shi Dake, the general managers of Caoyun Company: "These income must be properly accounted for, and the higher-ups will check it from time to time. If there is any omission, you two will be held accountable."

Shang Tinghui and Shi Dake quickly promised.

"Don't worry, Wang Xiang, the two of us must be cautious, stay sober, and never dare to make mistakes."

Even if Wang Yun has heard this.

He knows that the guarantee of human nature is the most useless, the key is to improve the system and strict supervision.

"In addition to reserving part of the income as the company's necessary expenses and the salary of the water tank workers, it can also be used to maintain the river and expand business. I look forward to the day when you will become bigger and stronger."

Shang Tinghui and Shi Dake were all overjoyed when they heard that the water transport company could freely control their income.

They are very clear about the power of water transportation, and they are confident to show their talents and create brilliance.

After a night of turmoil and a whole morning of adaptation, the people of Yangzhou City had to return to reality.

It is a person who has to eat, and it is not enough to be hungry.

Even if you don't know what's going on outside, you have to go out of the house in order to eat.

At the door of a grain store, a woman approached cautiously with a basket on her shoulders.

The clerk standing at the door saw it and greeted him with a smile.

"Ma'am, do you want to buy food?"

The woman showed hope when she heard this.

"Is there... is there any food for sale?"

The clerk hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, there are all kinds of food, what do you want?"

The woman is a little unnatural.

"I only have this little money, I don't know... what can I buy?"

The clerk took it with his hand and weighed it. It was a piece of silver worth less than one and a half taels.

"Ma'am, with this money, you can buy polished rice for one stone, coarse rice for two stones, and flour for one and a half stones. Let's see, which one do you want to buy?"

The woman was dumbfounded and thought she was hallucinating.

"Why can I buy so much? I remember that a stone of rice cost two taels of silver."

The clerk explained with a smile.

"Nowadays, the food sold in the store is all copied from the homes of those who are rich and unkind. There is no cost at all. It is sold cheaply according to the government's order to ensure that everyone can eat. Besides, Yangzhou has no shortage of food. Food, it was those bastards who hid the food, which caused the price of food to rise. Now, it has just returned to normal."

The woman listened in a daze, and suddenly burst into tears.

"You...why did you come here?"

(End of this chapter)