Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

Chapter 698 Great Steelmaking (2)

"The Qing family is right."

Emperor Chongzhen said: "With the deepening of the situation in the Liao region, the establishment of military industries in various places, and the steady advancement of military reforms in various places, in the next period of time, our Ming Dynasty's demand for steel will only increase day by day.

Many of the existing problems and bad governance in Ming Dynasty are actually closely linked together. If you want to solve one, you will touch the other.

The Qing family has a deep understanding of this.

In order to effectively solve these problems and ensure the smooth implementation of various new policies, it is necessary to clarify a core, that is, military reform. "

Chen Yansheng nodded in approval.

indeed.

The key to supporting the stability of the Ming Dynasty is the army. If the army is degenerate, let alone reform, it is difficult to say whether the status quo can be maintained.

For these in-depth understandings, Chen Yansheng gradually understood the truth through observing and understanding the situation in Liaodong after he was in charge of the arms trade with the rebels in Liaodong.

Chen Yansheng frowned.

No matter how well developed the smelting industry in Tianjin is, it is still a region and cannot represent more regions. "

Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said: "When the situation in Liao land stabilizes, Tianjin can follow suit, but the Qing family has to think about it. If you really want to try it out, when it comes to the pressure in this area, you in Tianjin will also be able to do it." Part of it must be distributed, after all, this policy is of no benefit to some groups.”

In the complicated officialdom of Daming, although there are many scum and moths, this does not mean that there are no good officials who want to do practical things.

Emperor Chongzhen was very satisfied with Chen Yansheng, the magistrate of Tianjin. Many things he did in Tianjin did not make any rash advances, but moved forward steadily. This also made Tianjin's overall development far better than Emperor Chongzhen expected. is much better.

Isn't it that the rebellion in Liao was effectively restrained, and the rebellion in Shanshan and Shaanxi was suppressed?

Through Tianjin, the smelting industry in Hejian Prefecture, Baoding Prefecture and other places is effectively promoted, and at the same time, talents in smelting are sent to Jinzhou Prefecture to enhance the scale of the smelting industry under the governance of Jinzhou Prefecture.

Like the nautical industry.

"The Qing family doesn't need to ask me for this decree."

"Since this matter is established, then the will for the Qing family can be changed accordingly." Emperor Chongzhen thought for a while, and said to Chen Yansheng with a smile.

Chen Yansheng said concisely.

Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand and said: "I want Qing's family to be in Tianjin, so that it can expand the scale of the military industry and release the dividends of the arms trade, so that all groups of people can enjoy these dividends.

It seems that Emperor Chongzhen mentioned a field of industry, but in fact it involves many levels. After all, the development of Tianjin is not just a smelting industry.

"Originally, the tax money of Tianjin Customs will be handed over to the national treasury from the end of this year, but now it seems that it has to be delayed.

Like the textile industry...

Why was Daming so chaotic in the past?
Wasn't it because of the influence of the rebellion in the Liao region, the influence of the Shanshan rebellion, the Ming army that went to battle could not defeat the Jianlu Eight Banners, and could not defeat the bandit rebels, which led to the impact of the frontline battle situation and continued to be sent to the center, and then Did it spread to all parts of Ming Dynasty?
Why is Daming so calm now?

"If it is beneficial to the country, the minister will not be afraid of pressure."

The customs money in Tianjin is dedicated to supporting the development of heavy industry. It is up to the Qing family to decide how to use it and how to use it. However, every expenditure money must be clearly registered in the book as before. Regularly submitted to the imperial court. "

"It's more than that simple."

"Your Majesty, if that's the case, can I have the courage to ask you for an order?" Chen Yansheng thought for a while, stood up, and bowed to Emperor Chongzhen.

Emperor Chongzhen smiled and waved his hands and said: "This is the first time that the Qing family has asked me for orders, so there is no need to be so cautious, we have everything to talk about between the monarch and his ministers."

Chen Yansheng couldn't hide his excitement, he hurriedly bowed and saluted.

If you want to increase the scale of the smelting industry, you can't simply rely on the idea of ​​government-run factories, but also vigorously support private and private methods.

Chen Yansheng said with a serious expression: "If this good strategy can be tried in our Tianjin, it will relieve a lot of pressure on the bottom groups, and then stimulate the development of Tianjin and release more productivity, minister..."

"Your Majesty, do you want me to continue strengthening the construction of the smelting industry under the rule of Tianjin?" Chen Yansheng calmed down, looked at Emperor Chongzhen and said.

After all, giving up part of the benefits may affect the development of Tianjin. If you want to avoid this impact, you must make up for it at other levels.

People like Lu Xiangsheng, Sun Chuanting, Chen Qiyu, Yuan Keli, Sun Yuanhua, and Chen Yansheng are all hard-working people with real power in their localities. Many people scold them, but even so, they have not changed their will and determination. , people live in the world, always have to do something.

The root of why Emperor Chongzhen dared to carry out the reform was that these brachii acted as the framework of the reform, and the many new government offices he set up further filled the framework, which enabled Emperor Chongzhen to relatively calmly, from various Level selection to start with.

"At present, Sun Chuanting, the governor of Henan Province, is trying to implement a tent in Henan to enter the mu. I feel that this matter has a positive trend for me in Tianjin."

"Go ahead."

What the Son of Heaven said, Chen Yansheng understood a little bit. This is to let Tianjin play a higher role, and then assume the role of a leader. In order to promote regional development, Chen Yansheng must know how to properly give up some interests to ensure regional development. coordination.

But in this way, the pressure on their Tianjin government will obviously increase a lot.

Like shipbuilding.

"I thank God for your kindness!"

The customs tax in Tianjin is not just three walnuts and two jujubes as it was at the beginning. The scale is quite considerable now. Emperor Chongzhen is willing to keep the tax and the government in Tianjin. This is equivalent to giving Chen Yansheng the greatest support. .

Developing the heavy industry system itself is a waste of money and food. After all, the investment is large, the results are slow, and the cycle is long. Correspondingly speaking, if the heavy industry system cannot lay a foundation and framework, then the reform of the Ming Dynasty will be like a waste of time. Like duckweed, it disperses when the wind blows.

"Do it well."

Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said: "It won't be long before you Tianjin will take on heavier responsibilities. Once the situation in the Liao region becomes clear, all the military accounts owed by Li Zicheng should be paid to Daming, otherwise It will not be that easy to continue ordering arms in the future.”

(End of this chapter)