People know that the industrial revolution requires a qualitative leap in productivity, and many keyboard warriors and historical inventors always talk about the germ of capitalism at the end of the Ming Dynasty, but few of them mention where the production technology that triggered the revolution came from. And how to solve the problem of funding for the promotion of technology?

Jiang Tian has encountered this problem now, he wants to artificially trigger the capital @ Ben @ Lord @ Yi @ Revolution @ life, and he also has a few technologies in his hands that can be used, and finally the question returns to an essential thing, that is, where does the money come from?

I think that the Spaniards had an American continent to plunder, and of course they robbed the Americas, and they were robbed by the British, French and other white Europeans. It's just that the British relied mainly on force, and the French mainly on commodities.

So who can Jiang Tian rob? Landlords? Not to mention that the disagreement between him and Zhang Tao is whether to carry out land @ reform, let's just say that there are not many big landlords around Tianjin for him to rob. So who can he rob? The answer can only be a businessman.

Since the emergence of animals and plants in this world, there has been exploitation and exploitation, so when people evolve tribes, they must also evolve classes. Therefore, it is impossible to smooth out the class by relying on human morality, Confucianism has tried, and the answer is nonsense.

If the "education" of Confucianism is not used, how can the businessmen be willing to pay for it? You must know that capitalists are profit-oriented, and the real porcelain rooster, iron crane (xiān háo), glass mouse, and glass cat are not only capitalists, but all monopoly classes are also profit-oriented. If they can obediently pay for it, will Chongzhen hang himself?

This question was also asked by the ancestor of Jiang Tian's hometown, how to make the cat eat chili peppers? The answer is to use chili peppers to make him uncomfortable, and it is pleasant to eat it.

For example, these Shanxi businessmen in the late Ming Dynasty, aren't they able to fund enemies for profit? Zhang Tao simply didn't let them do business, in other words, his business license was revoked, and this punishment definitely made Lao Xi'er very painful. As long as Jiang Tian gives some sunshine, why don't they hurry up and shine brightly?

But reform can't just rely on the Jin merchants? Then another stratum that had been touched by their fundamental interests came forward, and their name was the salt merchants.

"The grass people and others have long heard that you are the ruler of the world, and you have the talent to pass through the heavens and latitudes, and now you are shepherding one side, and the rest of the people are the people of this place, but they are also full of joy, this Tianjin City will inevitably prosper in the hands of adults......" A fat man with a flattering smirk stood down, and every time he said a word of sycophancy, there were countless fat on his face that kept trembling.

Jiang Tian Ninja, who was correcting the documents, vomited, and replied to him without raising his head: "Needless to say, there is no need to say flattery, I also know your intentions, and I let you enter the door not because of your gift list, but because I am an official here, and I have the obligation to listen to your opinions." As for what you want to do, all I can say is ......"

Saying that, Jiang Tian raised his head, the fat man was a little stunned because he was interrupted by his lines, but at this time, he immediately reacted and looked at Jiang Tian expectantly, as for Jiang Tian, he looked at him calmly, and said word by word: "If you are not afraid of being punished by the Ming Dynasty, you can risk the whole family being assigned to the army and continue to collude with the inside line in the salt farm." But I'll just say one thing, you can try it and see if your private salt can be sold for a pound! ”

The face, which was originally like a chrysanthemum blooming, instantly froze. His eyes were full of disbelief: "Big ...... Big...... My lord...... Xiaomin ......"

Jiang Tian waved his hand: "You are also bold, and the current world still dares to engage in those deeds of the previous Ming." I'm wondering, what did those big salt merchants promise you to come and be a lobbyist? That's right, as long as you have three times the profit, you even dare to sell your own father. But I have one thing here, do you dare to sell it? ”

Although he instinctively felt that there was a problem here, he still asked tentatively: "What do the adults want the small people to sell?" ”

"People!" Jiang Tian stood up from behind the desk, didn't look at the fat man, walked to the door leisurely with his hands behind his back, and looked up at the sky outside: "You salt merchants and the salt gang on the canal basically wear a pair of pants, and now it's not easy to do private salt, and those men who lick blood with knives also have wives and children to support, and I am short of manpower here now, if you want to wash the rice of the official family on the shore, let them come to me!" ”

The fat man stood aside and rolled his eyes a few times, and then he had to ask, "I will definitely bring it if you say it, but how can we salt merchants sell those big people?" Even if we wanted to sell, they weren't something we could handle. ”

Jiang Tian looked back at him, the fat man at this time was far from the stupid and funny image just now, and his eyes gradually revealed a fine light, so the corners of Jiang Tian's mouth turned up slightly: "Of course the Salt Gang is not something you can sell, but what if you buy a few big ships and buy me some strong labor from Japan and North Korea?" I'm building bridges and building houses, but I'm short of manpower! ”

The fat man immediately understood that whether he bought it from overseas or cheated labor, it was money to ship it back. But although he was moved, as the so-called interlacing is like a mountain, if he wants to do it, he still needs to help these mixed river dragons. Although he thought so in his heart, it became on his lips: "My lord said that I was joking, I am a serious businessman, how dare I......"

"Don't dare?" Jiang Tian looked at him with a little joking: "It's okay, I just have a few honest people in my hands, this road to build a house, to use cement, green bricks, there are just a few cement firing recipes in the Beijing Academy of Sciences, according to the current plan, just to build the road to Zhangjiakou, I don't know how much cement to use, not to mention the future to Shanhaiguan, Huangyaguan, Chengde, Baoding ......"

Needless to say, it is clearer, this fat man figured out in an instant how much income there was, as Jiang Tian said, if you want to make quick money, you can go to be a slave trader, if you want to be safe, just building materials, it is not necessarily less than selling salt, and this is still a business allowed by the official.

Even if he was so moved that he wanted to act immediately, the fat man still asked with an aggrieved face: "What the adults said is, but Xiaomin has never made a living in this business, and I am afraid that I will lose all my money!" ”

Jiang Tian slowly paced back behind the desk, then sat down unhurriedly, and said seemingly to himself: "Your Majesty wants to collect taxes from the big landlords, and the whole country has to collect them, but how to collect this industrial and commercial tax, I haven't thought about it yet, why don't you exempt it for a year first?" ”

Hearing this, every pore of the fat man was about to open, he knew very well that Jiang Tian had originally engaged in the industrial and commercial tax reform, but it was all collected indiscriminately, even King Ji's shipyard had to pay taxes on time, there was no emotion to talk about, they were used to relying on officials to cheat and exempt from taxes, but it was really painful, and now I heard that it could be tax-free for one year, although it was only one year, but it was good to be able to start, I don't believe you Lord Jiang will not get on the boat in the future.

"Since the adults are busy with official business, the villain will retire first." The fat man regained his original flattering smile, and after saying that, he wanted to turn away.

"Slow!" Jiang Tian stopped him: "It's okay to go, don't forget to take the gifts you brought with you." ”

"This ......"

"This official has posted a notice that accepting bribes, regardless of the amount, will be prosecuted! Are you trying to frame me, or do you want me to send you to jail? ”

"Your Excellency misunderstood." The fat man hurriedly explained: "This is all villains admiring adults, and they come to ask you for a pair of ink treasures, just to polish the pen......"

Before he finished speaking, he heard Jiang Tian shout: "Someone! ”

Immediately from outside the door, two policemen who had been turned into regular officers ran in: "What do you command?" ”

Jiang Tian pointed at this fat man: "This person offered me a bribe, and he was immediately detained, and the bribe penalty was confiscated, and he was handed over to the judicial department for trial and punishment!" ”

The two policemen glanced at each other, both of them looked incredulous, and listened to Jiang Tian continue to drink: "Did you hear clearly!" ”

"Yes!" The police no longer hesitated, hurriedly stepped forward and twisted the arm of the fat man who was also sluggish, and pushed out of the door.

This incident once again caused a sensation in Jinmen, although the fat man only failed to bribe and finally paid a small fine, but Jiang Tian's approach caused great controversy in the market. Some praise him for his honesty and integrity, and naturally some say that he sells his reputation. But at least some people who are going to give gifts and go through the back door, or use this means to frame him, put away their thoughts for the time being.

At this time, I can see the importance of the position of public opinion, fortunately, he still has an ally in the local area, one day the old lady of the Liu Mansion chatted with the ladies in the family, and said a sentence when talking about this matter: "That salt merchant really doesn't know anything, Lord Jiang is not only a classmate of His Majesty today, but also the reincarnation of Qu Xingjun in the sky, can he covet his blockages?" ”

A few people with small generations or low status naturally echoed the voice: "That's, that's it, I heard that in terms of family property, Master Jiang's patents in the Academy of Sciences are all made every day, how can a small salt merchant compare!" ”

Naturally, people listened to these words, and then spread them in the streets and alleys. It feels like he Jiang Tian is a star who does not eat fireworks in the world, and he is by no means impressed by low-level tastes.

"This old lady is also an old man, and the method of helping you pass on your name is so untraceable." After listening to the report below, Meng Daya looked at Jiang Tian with a little ridicule: "Actually, the most powerful thing about this sentence is that it broke your patent in the Academy of Sciences." ”

Because the family gradually came to Tianjin, the original governor's yamen was a little unsuitable for living, so Jiang Tian had to find another house to temporarily settle these female dependents, as for whether to build a new mansion, there is no such plan for the time being.

"No matter what her old man says, she has also experienced strong winds and waves, and not to mention the local businessmen, this Liu Mansion is also one of the leaders." While sorting out his books, Jiang Tian chatted with Meng Daya without a match: "This place is not as narrow as the capital, the courtyard is a little narrower, if you are uncomfortable to live in, you can find another big courtyard." ”

"That's not necessary." Meng Daya commanded a group of subordinates to tidy up the courtyard: "Let's talk about it then, but when it comes to it, I also want to go to Liu's mansion to meet the old lady, and sometimes it is more convenient for women to speak." ”

Meng Daya went to pay a visit to the old woman Liu, naturally there was no Jiang Tian's treatment, but the light car Jane entered from the side door with a gift, because it was a female dependent, so she could only get off after entering the house, as for the old lady Liu, she was waiting in the main hall.

If you want to say why there is such a big difference in treatment, first of all, although Meng Daya is nominally Jiang Tian's fiancée, the two of them have not visited the church after all, and the imperial court's edict has not been issued, so they can only come in the name of the younger generation to meet the elders, and Mrs. Liu can be regarded as giving face to meet in the main hall.

Meng Daya didn't care about this, anyway, as long as she could see the old lady, the gift she brought this time was not valuable, when she left Beijing, she specially asked Liu Baokai what his grandmother liked, and when she learned that the old lady liked pastries, she made a few snacks by herself and brought them.

As for the effect...... When Jiang Tian got the news, he heard that Mrs. Liu loved Meng Daya very much, not only stayed in the house for a light meal, but also seemed to want to accept her as a goddaughter!

Jiang Tian had no other feelings than admiration for his cousin's methods, and at first he was a little worried when he saw that she only brought snacks to visit, but now it seems that he can only say that he has underestimated this heroine.

But this is not over, although the matter of accepting the goddaughter was pushed away by Meng Daya, the reason is that she is afraid that someone will hear about it, but the old lady's happiness is true, I heard that she and Jiang Tian have not yet completed their marriage, so they directly gave a pair of carp jade pendants to congratulate in advance, and said that there are gifts on the wedding day.

"You won't have Ecstasy in the snacks, will you?" Jiang Tian looked at the jade pendant on the table, and never imagined that such a disparity would be done by the old lady of the Liu family.

Meng Daya put away the jade pendant with a smile: "There are still leftovers in the kitchen, do you want to taste it?" ”

Seeing that she intended to put herself in the army, Jiang Tian said without showing weakness: "Okay, I'm hungry in the yamen when I go back, so it's better to make a cushion." ”

With this visit, Meng Daya's status as the eldest lady of the Jiang Mansion can be said to be unshakable, she not only has the approval of the old lady of the Jiang family, but also has an old lady of the Guogong Mansion as foreign aid, and its own strength is also obvious to all, in addition to the appearance of the poor, less culture, such a smart and capable wife is a standard backyard hostess.

Now even Xi Yun is obedient to this sister-in-law, Jiang Tian is very curious about how she communicates with Xi Yun, you must know that this girl is a little innocent in front of herself, and everyone is cautious and trembling, but now it's good, after seeing Meng Daya, she smiled brighter than she saw herself.

Xinyue and Linglong and other people with official positions did not come to Tianjin this time, so the Qingyou sisters can be regarded as breathing a sigh of relief, the two of them used to worry that these few who are more beautiful than themselves have robbed the favor, but fortunately, Jiang Tian has always been busy in the dark, and there is no time to accept a few more sisters into the room, now that they are far away from these competitors, their only heart problem is that they can't have a child yet.

"This time I went to Liu's Mansion, and the old lady said that she had a good husband at home, so let me take my sisters to treat and recuperate one day." Meng Daya seemed to have inadvertently talked about this matter: "What does the master think?" ”

"Diagnosis and treatment?" Jiang Tian didn't react for a while, but when he followed Meng Daya's eyes, he saw the quiet sisters who were making female celebrities not far away, the two of them seemed to have indifferent expressions, but their ears were almost upturned and they listened carefully to the movement here: "Okay!" Now I owe the Liu family even more, and I don't know how to make up for it. ”

Of course, Jiang Tian knows what the so-called recuperation means, the effects of endocrine disorders are not cured in a while, and he can't expect to see a so-called famous doctor to cure the disease, but since he is a famous doctor, it is better than these two girls to be blind and elusive.

He had heard Xinyue say before that in order to cure their illness, the Qingyou sisters could be regarded as trying all their best, but as for all kinds of weird home remedies, they didn't mention it, but it didn't work. He also went to talk to these two people in person, but when it came to the child's problem, Qingshuang just cried silently, and Youlan bowed his head uncharacteristically and was silent, so that he didn't know how to talk.

Obviously, when visiting Mrs. Liu this time, Meng Daya mentioned this problem, and the Liu family was also happy to be a favor, and it all depends on the will of God whether it succeeds or not. It is precisely because of this that Mrs. Liu has a blue eye for Meng Daya, a woman who is jealous and thinks about her master wholeheartedly, which is more in line with the old lady's mind.

However, when it comes to doctors, Jiang Tian is worried about this matter, in his planning, there must be a national public medical institution in the new city, and to put it mildly, there must be a public hospital.

But this hospital is not open if it is opened, first of all, there must be a doctor sitting in the hall, but those so-called famous doctors may not be able to invite them. A dignified public hospital can't find a group of charlatans to fill up, right?

Although medicine has long been established in the Academy of Sciences, the current research is still stuck in the compilation and sorting of traditional medical books, which is still the blessing of the participation of the imperial doctors in the palace, otherwise these people who are engaged in natural science do not know how to start.

After thinking about it, Jiang Tian decided to establish surgery first, so he ordered the group of people in the Naval Research Institute who studied battlefield ambulance to come to the rescue first.

"Your task now is to record the symptoms and treatment methods of the patients in detail in the daily diagnosis and treatment process, summarize the most effective treatment methods, and each of you should bring a few apprentices to teach them in their daily work." This was Jiang Tian's order to those researchers.

These people were all military doctors in the army, and it was precisely because they were military doctors that they were accustomed to seeing the tragic situation of flesh and blood, and they were more suitable for surgical work than those who were studying. When the Naval Research Institute was first established, some people were also allocated from the army.

In the face of this request, these researchers who have actually operated amputations and other surgeries are also a little embarrassed: "My lord, although we are also doctors, the diseases treated have little to do with ordinary people!" ”

"It's going to matter!" Jiang Tian is very confident in this problem: "When the infrastructure work begins to be fully rolled out, there will always be some unlucky people who do not follow the safety regulations for you to practice ......."