The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 482 The censor bumped into Zhu Yuanzhang on the construction site

"As of April, the number of railway workers employed by the Ministry of Railway Engineering across the country was more than 43."

"Among them, the number of new workers recruited by Yingtian Prefecture in the three months was more than [-], and the number of new workers recruited by Huguang Province was more than [-]..."

Xu Ning, the chief manager of the Railway Engineering Department, is nearly 30 years old and is also the youngest chief manager of China Heavy Industries.

The childish face at the beginning was gone, replaced by an extremely steady demeanor.

"In seven years, Railway Workers has grown from nothing to its current scale, mainly due to the results of the population distribution policy the year before."

Xu Ning understands people's hearts very well.

Grades are never exclusive.

"It's still not enough."

Zhu Gaochi was not satisfied. "The number of railway workers will eventually reach 140 million, which is more than three times the difference."

If you want to spread railways throughout the Ming Dynasty, the number of railway workers is the key.

In later generations, two percent of the population of the United States were railroad workers, which led to the great achievement of the 80-mile railroad in the United States.

Zhu Gaochi did not dare to say that he would build an 80-mile railway in Daming, but he was still confident about a 40-mile railway.

This is also the core means to boost productivity.

The 40-mile railway, not to mention other materials, requires an astonishing amount of steel, as well as coal and other materials needed for steel.

Although the current technology is mainly based on traditional technology, there are not enough people to cobble together the technology, as long as the stability of food is ensured.

Even if the Ming Dynasty only had a population of 7000 million, then if 140 million people were allocated to become railway workers, there would be no problem with the plan to build railways.

"The manpower in the north is limited, and all walks of life are competing for people. The coal industry, iron smelting industry, building materials industry, etc. are the main employers."

Xu Ning explained helplessly.

According to the report of the Social Population Distribution Estimation Numerical Model Projection Group, the population of the north reached 30 million in the 800th year of Hongwu.

However, the agricultural population has not dropped to the target of [-]%.

Even if this theory is truly achieved, the number of young people who can join industrialization will be less than 500 million.

Subtracting the 20 people in the army and the population needs of technicians, scholars, school teachers and other industries, there are only 400 to [-] million people.

Therefore, there is indeed no excess labor force in the north.

Zhu Gaochi pointed out the key.

“The movement to liberate women’s productivity in the north needs to take greater steps.”

How did gender equality come about?

Pay for it.

Only when both men and women participate in social labor and gain the right to economic independence can there be true equality between men and women.

Including the idea of ​​gender equality born in the Jianghuai area during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, it was proposed that women also have the right to attend Taoism.

Because the economic status of women in the Jianghuai area has improved, their income accounts for an important proportion of the family.

"We should follow the example of women in the new era like Qimei, advocate new trends in the whole society, and encourage women to join the workforce."

Zhu Gaochi gave a solution.

If women can join industry, even if only a small part of it, they can provide a labor force of at least 100 million people.

And the status of women among military households is increasing.

Because with the revival of traditional agricultural machinery such as columbists, sickle carts, and threshing carts, as well as the increase in market usage.

The agricultural population not only reduces the workload, but also allows more rural women to play an increased role in the agricultural production process.

Women can also use agricultural machinery to do farm work. Although the labor share is far less than that of men, there has been a big improvement.

Even Xu Ning was confused in the capital, and Zhu Gaochi discovered some problems.

So the China Heavy Industry System Conference was held in Wenhua Palace.

The reason why it is called the China Heavy Industry System Conference is because the Railway Engineering Department and the Engineering Department no longer belong to the China Heavy Industry Headquarters, but only belong to a part of the system.

Wenhua Palace.

The court was in an uproar, this was nothing.

Similarly, the big bosses of the China Heavy Industry System are also very worried. This is the capital, the palace.

Someone immediately objected.

Censor Qian Yingke said in the court: "His Royal Highness's move is against the decency and undermines the dignity of the imperial court."

As he came forward, others were ready to take action.

"presumptuous."

Among the courtiers, Jin Zhong, the Minister of War, was furious and pointed at Qian Yingke, "Why did you change the name of the emperor's grandson to the grandson of the emperor?"

Then he stepped forward and complained to Zhu Di.

"This person has ulterior motives and is sowing discord. He should be severely punished."

Jin Zhong's move stopped the rest of the people from moving, and people hesitated.

Qian Yingke also knew that he had made a mistake and was terrified.

There are still people who are unwilling to admit Zhu Gaochi's identity and do not call Zhu Gaochi the emperor's grandson in private.

The emperor's grandson in their mouth was still Zhu Yunwen who went to Panyu, Guangdong.

"This matter ends here and will not happen again."

Zhu Di let Qian Yingke go.

But because of Qian Yingke, people can no longer blame Zhu Gaochi.

Because of Zhu Di's generosity, Qian Yingke naturally couldn't continue to persist, because Jin Zhong's alertness gave Zhu Di a chance.

Tightening and letting go resolved this invisible storm.

After the court meeting adjourned.

The ministers went their separate ways.

"The prince has been in charge of the country for three months."

Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Qian Yingke's face was dark, and his colleagues around him were discussing that today was originally a good opportunity, but Qian Yingke made a mistake.

Many people are dissatisfied with Qian Yingke.

Jing Qing was also behind his koan, holding a pen as if he was writing something, but the paper was blank.

"Ugh."

Someone sighed.

The prince's political skills are indeed extraordinary, and many turmoils have been resolved. I am afraid that as time goes by, people's hearts will stabilize.

"Today the merchant went to the palace, and tomorrow the merchant will ascend to the court."

Jingqing put down his pen.

"The China National Heavy Industry Corporation is not an ordinary businessman. It is neither an official nor a businessman. It is not easy to draw conclusions."

No one talked to Jingqing.

Fang Xiaoru and Huang Zicheng, as well as a group of people they had colluded with, had their homes confiscated in the name of secretly joining forces and conspiring to rebel.

Fortunately, he was not beheaded, but was exiled to Liaodong.

But people like Jingqing did not end well.People think that Jingqing is a villain who is afraid of power. He is afraid of power and dare not uphold morality. How can he be a good censor?

No one in Jingqing paid attention to him, so he stopped talking and just meditated silently.

It's really confusing.

The court is in chaos.

Jingqing was upset, so she finally asked for a three-month leave.

After leaving the court, Jing Qing felt relaxed inside.

"It's better to resign."

Jingqing suddenly had this idea.

He belongs to the middle-young generation of officials. Even if he is promoted step by step, he will be a high-ranking official in the imperial court in the future, with a bright future.

It's just that when you reach a position like Jingqing's, your thoughts are different from those of the people at the bottom.

The status that ordinary people would envy, but for Jing Qing who has already obtained it, it is not what he values ​​the most.

in other words.

It's just a meaningless moan in the eyes of ordinary people.

Jingqing took advantage of the time when he left the capital to wander around and prepare for his final farewell. He had already made up his mind.

After the vacation, he submitted his resignation to the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

From Jiangning to Fangshan, I burned incense, worshiped the Buddha and asked questions, and then prepared to go to Jurong, which required passing through Chunhua Pass.

Jing Qing rubbed his eyes while riding the donkey.

in front of you.

Chunhua Pass has changed.

"It turned into a construction site so quickly, in less than two months."

Jingqing couldn’t believe it.

There are construction sites everywhere you look.

There are people and cars coming and going on the construction site, there are countless livestock, flags of various colors are planted, and there are mountains of materials everywhere.

"Cough cough."

There was a coughing sound behind him. Jingqing looked back and was so shocked that he almost fell to his knees.

Li Daoxin jumped over and supported Jing Qing.

"This is Mr. Huang, don't admit your mistake." Li Daoxin whispered in Jingqing's ear.

Jingqing's hands and feet became weak.

It's not that I'm afraid, it's just too unexpected.

The saint is actually here.

"Sage...Mr. Huang." Jing Qing's hands were trembling and he tried his best to stay calm. He already understood and did not dare to ruin the saint's interest.

It seems the rumors are true.

The saint often paid private visits incognito.

"You're not in the capital, why are you here?" Zhu Yuanzhang didn't pay much attention.

"minister."

Li Daoxin tugged on Jingqing's sleeve. Jingqing hesitated for a moment and said, "I've already asked for leave."

"Ask for leave." Zhu Yuanzhang finally turned around, looked at Jing Qing carefully, and immediately guessed the other person's mood.

"It's terrifying."

"Are you still ready to go back?"

Jingqing almost cried, the saint actually knew his situation.

"I really don't plan to go back."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't persuade him, as if he didn't care whether Jing Qing stayed or went.

"Come for a walk with us."

"Listen to Mr. Huang's arrangement." Jing Qing did not dare to refuse.

A group of three people.

of course.

There are many people in disguise in the distance, as if they are passers-by who come to the construction site to watch. There is always no shortage of people at the construction site to see something strange.

Moreover, there are many people on the construction site, many of whom are only familiar to the workers in their own class.

"Mr. Huang."

"Old shopkeeper Huang."

……

On the way, many people said hello.

"You are still making fun of me. Didn't you already know a few days ago that I am not the shopkeeper of the construction site." Zhu Yuanzhang scolded with a smile.

"I have called the old gentleman to be the shopkeeper for a long time, and the old gentleman has never refused. I only found out after someone else reminded me."

said the honest worker.

As he talked, he pushed the cart, which contained the excavated sand, and walked over in a few words.

Jingqing felt funny inside.

If that man knew that the person he was talking to was the current emperor, I don't know how he would behave.

"We can't go in."

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly stopped.

Jing Qing looked curious, but Zhu Yuanzhang was actually interested in explaining: "The construction of the foundation has begun, no one is allowed to enter, and the construction site is also dangerous, so you cannot walk around in some places."

Jing Qing was stunned.

The saint is so familiar with the construction site.

"Walk."

"When it's meal time, let's go to the kitchen on the construction site to eat."

"Can outsiders also eat?"

"Of course not." Zhu Yuanzhang said matter-of-factly, "We have connections at the construction site."

Look at the saint's face with pride.

Jing Qing really didn't know what to say, so he could only follow Zhu Yuanzhang silently.

in the hall.

If anyone uses connections to harm the public and enrich his own private life, he will be severely punished if the saint finds out.

Saints hate this kind of thing.

Why did you change your attitude?

(End of this chapter)