Chapter 1060: The Diet Gap
After paying attention, it was not just thought that he had actually done it, but the result was that after appearing in the newspaper, the businessmen in Youzhou purchased another batch of cutting machines.
The production efficiency of the carpentry workshop invested by the merchant has increased significantly, and the production efficiency that could not be compared with the official carpentry workshop in Youzhou before, has become somewhat competitive after this equipment update.
Li De has already read the latest statistical report, and the remaining 137 cutting saws replaced in the warehouse are now sold out, and the blacksmith workshop has stopped producing these equipment.
The era of steam equipment is gradually disappearing from Youzhou, and the mainstream equipment is internal combustion engine power, and now the blacksmith workshop is working hard to build it.
The latest financial statements of the city guard government financial funds totaled 5.63 million yuan.
A few months into the winter again, this means that Youzhou tax is being collected statistics, and it is not yet known how much.
After a few months in Youzhou, Wu Shitong made another purchase, all of which were mainly goods, and now what hindered his development was that merchants who were not from Youzhou could not participate in the cooperation of technical workshops, so they could only purchase goods.
If you want to do business, you can only buy and sell.
Wu Shi Tong knew very well that Youzhou would not easily share his technology with other forces, so he could only wait for the opportunity.
After he returned to Chang'an, he felt that there was no change, and he learned that a small part of the equipment industry was left behind, and most of them were divided by the family that paid for it.
After a few months of development, those families have opened their workshops in a decent way, at least in the woodworking industry.
Now the wood sold is cut, although it is more expensive, but it can be used after taking it back and simply processing it, and the furniture of the samurai family sells very well.
It is easy to make and there are a lot of costs left, and the benefits are naturally much higher.
In a few months, the biggest change in Chang'an is that public toilets have really been built in the community, and all the construction will be completed by the middle of next year according to the construction speed.
Wu Shi Tong also knew that the reason why Li Yuan asked them to speed up was also for next year's spring ploughing, and the fertilizer to increase production must be procured sufficiently.
"Your Majesty, there is another news when the minister comes back this time, which is related to grain production." Samurai Tsumichi.
"Let's talk about it, after purchasing fertilizer, we should be able to increase production." Li Yuan said.
"It's not that the minister is not talking about chemical fertilizers, but I heard in Youzhou that their farmers are planting new crops called potatoes and corn, which are obtained from far away from the West, and it is said that the annual yield of the two crops is as high as 1,000 catties per mu."
After Wu Shi Tong finished speaking, Li Yuan immediately stood up, and anyone who heard the news of the new crop yielding 1,000 catties per mu would be shocked.
If the Tang State can grow such crops, wouldn't there be no need to worry about food, think about the grain production in Youzhou, and now it can explain why Youzhou has developed cultivated land so vigorously, it turns out that this is the most critical reason.
Wu Shitong's idea is very straightforward, what he means is that he wants to purchase new species from Youzhou for planting, and if the yield per mu is really realized, he will no longer have to worry about food.
Although potatoes and corn are not common in Youzhou, some high-end restaurants still supply them, and after several years of cultivation, the planting area is getting larger and larger, and the output is also increasing.
Some of the crops are already on the table, especially this year, when the harvest of potatoes and corn is amazing.
That's why all barbecue shops have started to buy these two ingredients, and several restaurants are currently selling very good roasted corn.
As for the great use of potatoes, many potatoes are used to process starch and make more ingredients.
At present, the products processed from potatoes are potato starch, which brings more value, such as making some medicines, making food such as cold skin, and the most popular French fries and potato chips.
The economic value created has gone beyond the potatoes themselves.
It makes sense for the samurai to see it.
Samurai Tong told Li Yuan about the taste of french fries, and he was quite moved to see Li Yuan, and the fried food shocked Li Yuan.
Because according to Wu Shitong's description, the people of Youzhou can eat such fried food every day, you must know that the people of Chang'an under his rule will not say that they can eat enough for a meal, how can the people of Youzhou not only eat enough for a meal, but also have so many tricks.
After Wu Shitong's introduction, he found that there was too much difference between the two sides, so he said that the meat needs of the people of Youzhou, the supplier of farms in Youzhou, and the goal of wanting the people of Tang to eat enough would still be ashamed.
No, Li Yuan didn't know that after learning about the potatoes and corn, he had already thought of purchasing, and this matter finally fell on the shoulders of the warrior Tong.
He had already understood Youzhou's attitude, as long as there was money, it was allowed to purchase in large quantities, but Li Yuan was still embarrassed, and he needed more money if he purchased again.
But the treasury is empty, where is the money to procure again.
Li Yuan is very troubled, and now he still owes a lot of foreign debts.
After the winter, the caravan in Youzhou has not been idle, and the grain purchased by Wagang City needs to be transported several times to be completed.
There is a lot of food in Youzhou, and I am not afraid that others will buy it back as a seed cultivation, and it is a good thing to be able to let the people have enough to eat.
Youzhou City Shoufu, Li De has seen this year's income of 16 million yuan, which is not much but enough to show the speed of urban development.
In addition, the previous income treasury has a foundation of 20 million, and now I have the confidence to do anything.
The economic value created throughout the year is much more than taxes.
Li De still thinks that this money is not enough, and he will continue to develop, and the finances of the city guard mansion will be distributed again.
Many projects are in progress, and the money that should be invested is already being implemented, so there is no need to worry about the project.
There are so many taxes, but the lives of the people have changed a lot, and now the people of Youzhou do not have a few replacement clothes, shoes, and their meals are rice and white noodles, vegetables and meat.
If you want to be poor, unless you are lazy to the bone, you won't worry about not being able to make money and not be able to support yourself.
The hot pot restaurant is the most lively in winter, and every restaurant is full of guests, and the long-term living habits make people like to go out to eat every year.
This Chinese New Year's Eve dinner has now begun to be booked, and this business is getting better and better every year.
The party before the start of the annual vacation period of the castle guard mansion directly chartered the largest restaurant in Youzhou to hold a banquet, and it has become a common practice to have a dinner after a hard year.
Even if it is a small benefit before the holiday, it is also to let the staff feel the care from the Grand Governor.
The happy thing is not only that there are ten days of paid vacation, but that the financial department of the castle guard has received news that from next year, the staff of the castle guard will be collectively raised.