Chapter Eighty-Nine: The Owners Admit Defeat The Paper Mill is put into operation

Needless to say, it is impossible for these owners in Qinshui to sleep soundly this night. However, Qiu Laodong and Yang Jing finally relaxed, and the two of them had a good drink, and then slept beautifully.

Yang Jing is extremely smart, and his martial arts are good. In particular, he has a special identity and is Zhang Zhimu's brother-in-law, but he never uses this to publicize it. Those who are not easy to get along with, Yang Jing can also get along well. Like Yan Boju and the old Qiu owner in front of him, they are both masters who have no one under their noses, but Yang Jing can have a very harmonious relationship with them with a compliment. Not only does Yan Boju like Yang Jing, but the old Qiu family who came out together this time also likes Yang Jing. It turned out that although Qiu Laodong didn't say it, he thought that Yang Jing came up with Zhang Zhimu's light. Looking at it now, Yang Jing is definitely a great talent, not only a civil and military all-rounder, but also knows how to advance and retreat, which makes the old club like it very much.

The owners of those who came from the water couldn't be lower. After many of them kilned last time, it was Zhang Zhimu who personally sent a steel spring carriage to pick them up to the kiln and receive them with the highest standard. But at this point, they don't have anyone to account for that. They have understood one truth, that is, they have no other way but to accept the demands of the kiln workers. If you don't accept it, you can only be exiled, and they don't even think about it anymore. But after thinking about this, they also understood that it was useless to spend so much money to raise Zhuang Ding, so it was better to take the opportunity to disband. Those who were able to farm could naturally stay, and once something happened, they didn't dare not come. Those so-called masters who invited the nursing home used to be easy to ask God and difficult to send God, but this time they took the opportunity to drive them away. Those who don't leave can also borrow the hands of the kiln workers to drive them away.

When the owners came to Qiu Laodong's residence again, Qiu Laodong's family, Yang Jing, and the officials of Yaogang were already waiting for them here.

This time, everyone didn't have any nonsense, and the village lord of Guobi sat down and said to Qiu Laodong's family: "Qiu Laodong's family! We discussed it. We agree to your request. But can you tell us in detail what these articles mean, and we can go back and talk to the family. ”

Qiu Laodong said: "I see that those are written very clearly, if you still don't understand anything, just propose to take a look." ”

After Qiu Laodong finished speaking, these people suddenly didn't know where to ask. After waiting for a while, the village lord of Guobi took the pieces of paper and said: "Qiu Laodong, Yang Gongzi, take a look, this eighth article, 'compensate for the losses caused by the joint confrontation of the villages against the management of the kiln gang officials', what is going on with this article?" ”

Yang Jing replied, "Didn't you have a meeting to study how to deal with us together?" In fact, we have known about this for a long time, and we all know who participated and what they said. It's just that we've always wanted a peaceful solution. But you think that if you join forces, you will be able to deal with us, and you will have to fight us to the end. As a result, our work in Shanxi has been delayed a lot. Let's not talk about those, let's just say that we dispatched the army to solve the problem of Xiangyu Castle, we use the army, waste bullets and shells**, is this to lose silver? ”

When these people heard Yang Jing's words, they were both surprised and angry. Surprised, the kiln people knew everything about them. Angry, the kiln gang people came out to use force against them, and demanded that they compensate for the losses. For a while, these people were silent, because if this was counted, it would be headless. But no, people already knew that they were meeting together to study the matter against the kiln people, and they had no reason to refute it. For a while, it was cold again.

"Aha!" Old Uncle Qiu coughed lightly and asked, "Is there any more problem?" ”

After a while, the owner of Dou Zhuang asked, "What did you say about registering the acres?" ”

At this time, an official from Yiyaogang said: "We have completed the registration of fields and acres in all parts of Shanxi, including Shaanxi, and we are in the Qinshui area." When we register, we need to refer to the original yellow book of acres of land, and we need to take out the title deed and register it again according to the grade of the land. This time we made a map. When registering, it is necessary to mark the number and location of acres on the map, and the land that is not registered is marked by the public and is controlled by the government. ”

This practice directly stabbed these people in the heart. They have too much land that has not been registered, because they have to pay taxes if the registered land is not exempted. In the past, no one would care if they bribed the officials, but now that the kiln gang people come to do this, it will be too great a loss if the unregistered land is classified as public ownership.

One said: "We can't accept this, we have a lot of newly cultivated land, and we haven't had time to register it, so we can't all be classified as public ownership." ”

"Come on! In the past, you relied on this to pay a lot less taxes, but now you don't have to rely on it anymore. Qiu Laodong said, "I haven't done much of this kind of thing, but now I can't do it." For those fields that have not been registered, you want to supplement the registration, and you have to pay ten years of taxes. Otherwise, give up! ”

They all know that they have paid a lot of taxes by relying on these unregistered lands. But to make them pay ten years of back taxes is to cut their flesh. But they don't do anything to give it up. For a while, everyone was speechless again.

"If there's nothing else, let's just sign it, right?" Yang Jing said.

The village owner of Guobi said: "Old Dong Qiu, Yang Gongzi, I think these terms can be discussed?" ”

Yang Jing was just about to get angry, but the old owner Qiu said, "Okay! You go back and work on a clause, and we'll work on it slowly. After speaking, Qiu Laodong said to Yang Jing, "Send off guests!" ”

Yang Jing understood what Old Dong Qiu meant, got up and glared, made a gesture, and said, "Everyone, please!" ”

At this time, these people panicked. The owner of Dou Zhuang got up and arched his hand and said, "Old Dong Qiu, Young Master Yang, don't be angry. We are here today to accept the conditions proposed by the kiln workers. What the owner of Guo Zhuang means, we need to study these terms in order to cooperate with the kiln gang people to do things well! ”

"Forget it! It's too much trouble to deal with you, so let's solve it in our own way, and that's a little more thorough. Yang Jing said, "You better go back, lest we have to ask for instructions from the kiln gang again, and everyone will be troublesome." ”

"Qiu, Qiu's old boss! Say something! The village lord of Guobi said, "We are very sincere in coming to ask for sin. For the sake of the old friendship, you can say something. ”

"At this point, I did my best. Otherwise, we will send out tens of thousands of troops, and it will be the easiest thing to do. Qiu Laodong said, "I've worked hard, and you don't appreciate it." We've just tried to give you some relief, and you're going to have to make an inch. Let's all think it's ridiculous to ourselves. Forget it, you better go back! We all have a lot to do. ”

"Oops! Mr. Qiu, you misunderstood, we came to sign. The owner of Dou Zhuang said, "Quickly bring the agreement, and we will sign it together." ”

Yang Jing held the agreement in his hand, looked at Qiu Laodong, Qiu Laodong, exhaled through his nose, waved his hand, and motioned for Yang Jing to give them the agreement.

Yang Jing gave them the agreement, and someone below brought the pen and ink inkstone. All of them signed and drew their charges.

Yang Jing said to the officials in the kiln gang: "You have also seen today's events. In the future, you will strictly enforce it. If these people are disobedient and repent, the old accounts and the new accounts will be settled together. ”

Looking at the depressed owners who signed and painted, Qiu Laodong said: "You said that you are all smart people. Why don't I understand, why do I want to do something stupid? ”

The village lord of Guobi glanced up at Old Dong's Qiu family, wanted to say something, and swallowed it back.

Qiu Laodong snorted with his nose and said, "You don't want to think about who will manage a place and allow you to mess around below." Besides, if you can get this place in order, it's fine. Look at the independent kingdoms you have made, blocking this thousand-year-old trade route. What kind of life are the people living one by one, don't you see? If you look at other places in Shanxi, the people there have been cultivating and rejuvenating for two or three years, and their lives have improved. Everywhere there is buying and selling, everywhere there are vendors. Let's just say that the crops they grow are twice as high as the yield per mu of yours. Don't dream of the emperor in your own snail shell, go out and see more. Besides, the one-person-one-vote election that you opposed. If you do good deeds for the people one by one to build bridges and roads, the people will not vote for you. If you are rich and unkind, then don't think of getting ahead and letting the people choose you. In the future, the local officials who are thus elected will have to accept everyone's supervision, collect the money, and cannot spend it indiscriminately without everyone's consent. Isn't it better than letting corrupt officials take it away? ”

Now that they have all signed and signed the pledge, these people can also listen to the words of Qiu's old owner. Someone asked: "In the future, do we really want the people to elect our local officials?" ”

"Yes! Absolutely true. Qiu Laodong said, "You can also go to Shanxi to have a look, and see if it is the people who are chosen by the people, or whether it is better to send people from the imperial court?" ”

"Alas! It's time for us to take a look around! Guobi village lord said.

"Okay!" Qiu Laodong said, "When do you have time to get along with each other, I'll let you know." There will be people to receive you everywhere you go. ”

"Good! We'll go back and make arrangements. ”

However, when they left, Yang Jing took a list of their donations to the court officials and said, "I know that you have donated a lot of silver to the court officials. You see, we officials here have so much to do right now. Can you also have some sincerity in cooperation and donate some silver to them? It doesn't take much, just according to the amount you donate to the court officials. Do you think it's okay? ”

These owners are angry in their hearts, but they don't dare to say it. The village lord of Guobi said: "Good! According to what Yang Gongzi said, we will follow this list! "They know that since Yang Jing said it, they can't agree to it.

After the owners left, the officials of the kiln gang said happily: "This is good! We've been overwhelmed by them for the past two years. ”

Old Qiu said: "Do you want to be happy too early. As long as the land is in their hands for a day, the peasants who rent their land will listen to them. They will also find ways to continue to give you problems. ”

Yang Jing said: "The troops of our two regiments stayed here to cooperate with your work. Do everything we can to do well. We have one, and they will be afraid. That's an inaccurate number, and they want to compensate us for the damage we caused. If they don't be honest, they will be secret. And this is how they will be treated. They have the handle in our hands, and it's easy to do it. ”

Yaogang's side is also paying attention to the situation in Qinshui, although everyone believes that there will be no big problems with Qiu Laodong and Yang Jing over there. But after all, what happened there was a heart disease of the kiln people in the past two or three years. However, Zhang Zhimu has been busy recently, which has diluted these a little. He had just arrived at Lingshui Wharf to attend the opening ceremony of the paper mill, and when he returned to the kiln, Li Di called and asked him to attend the grid connection ceremony of the 100-megawatt generator set in Niutoushan. This is all a happy event, this year, all parts of Shanxi and Shaanxi, as well as Baotou, have bumper harvests, which makes Lu Chengxiangle's mouth can't close. Zhang Zhimu was even more happy. Now people are hungry and afraid. Many people bought food when they had a little money and kept it at home. This is a terrible thing, because it is easy to judge how much food is lacking in the market. However, Zhang Zhimu knows that as long as there is no grain in the market for two consecutive years and the price of grain is stable, such a thing will slowly pass.

In the paper mill, Zhang Zhimu watched the whole process from machine processing wood pulp to continuous production of paper. He knew in his heart that in the future, he could produce printed matter in large quantities, and paper books would no longer be a luxury.

Lu Bingyi looked at the paper made by the snow-white machine, and said to Zhang Zhimu: "At this rate, the production of paper will not be used by the whole Ming Dynasty." ”

Zhang Zhimu said: "The quality of our paper is so good that the paper can be exported to Nanyang and then exchanged for rice. In addition, we can also make some kraft paper with higher strength that does not need to be bleached for packaging. Our cement can be sealed and packaged in kraft paper bags. In that case, our cement will be a good commodity. And some of our products, which are not suitable for packaging in wooden boxes, can be packed in cardboard. In that case, our products will still look high-end. ”

"Well, I didn't expect that much," Mr. Lu said, "and I wanted to print a dictionary for every student." lest a few of them use a book. ”

"That's right! Even the workers who participated in the study had to give each one a copy, so that it would be easier for them to read and write. Zhang Zhimu said.

However, the editor-in-chief of Yaogang Weekly, Fan, was the happiest, saying, "Mr. Zhang, we can now expand the circulation. In the past, I was looking forward to expanding the circulation, but I was also afraid. Because paper is too expensive. Now it is good that the same amount of money for paper can buy ten times as much paper. I have an idea that there are so many literati in our family. I think we should sort out and print more books that are left behind for everyone to see. ”

"That's right! Not only do you have to print the books that a few people read, but you also have to print books that everyone likes to see, such as "Water Margin", "Journey to the West", "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", etc. This can cultivate everyone's habit of reading. Zhang Zhimu said.

"Good! I'll arrange it when I get back. "Editor-in-Chief Fan knows that now that paper is cheaper, books here can also be cheap, everyone can afford them, and the circulation will be very large.

However, what Zhang Zhimu said about packaging cement with paper was taken seriously by the director of the cement factory. When he heard the news, he immediately ran to the paper mill and made kraft paper with the paper manufacturer. The director of the paper mill is worried. Because the paper mill's production line was producing paper so fast, he felt that it would not take long for the production to stop. Because the kiln people can't use so much paper at all. This time, the director of the factory came to the door, which made the director of the paper mill very happy. They immediately began to study what kind of paper could be made for cement. Studying the matter of playing with paper, Director Wu found Li Yunhe and asked Li Yunhe to arrange someone to develop a cement bag sealing machine for them.

Later, the kiln bagged cement really became a best-selling product. This has greatly promoted the promotion and application of cement.

The connection of 100 megawatt generator units to the grid is of great significance to the kiln, and many projects in the kiln gang are not daring to carry out, and now they are stuck in the bottleneck of electricity. Many factories are sustained by their own two-megawatt generators. So except for Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He, who accompanied Zhou Yuji to Baotou, the rest of the leaders of Yaogang went to Niutou Mountain to participate in the grid connection ceremony.

On the train dining car, Lu Chengxiang was in high spirits, and when he saw Zhang Zhimu coming to the dining car, he came over and said, "Mr. Zhang, I asked them to roughly calculate." The grain we produce in Shanxi and Hetao this year, we in Shaanxi and Shaanxi and Hetao will not be able to eat all of it in a year. Not to mention that we bought a lot of rice this year. ”

Zhang Zhimu said: "Okay! We must prepare the food that we can't eat in the third year, so that we can be sure. ”

"Yes! This year, we will make a plan to build several large grain depots in several places. Lu Chengxiang said, "That's what I think. We have a lot of mountains in Shanxi, so we will choose a mountain col and build several large grain depots, which will be safe and easy to guard. Just build a railway, so it's easy to get in and out. ”

"It's a great idea." Zhang Zhimu said, "You can take care of this matter yourself." The people live on food! ”

"But, Mr. Zhang. We are opening more and more land, what if there is more food in the future? Lu Chengxiang asked.

"Now the people are just having enough to eat, but now they will have to eat well." Zhang Zhimu said, "In the future, we will convert the grain into pork, eggs, and milk, so that everyone can eat better." ”

"That's right," Lu Chengxiang said, "let's just say that we kiln workers, whether they are workers or students, they are not satisfied with their food." If the people of Shanxi and Shaanxi eat the same as our kilns, it will be too bad. ”

At this time, Yan Xing came over and said: "Mr. Zhang, I think that if the Hexi side can also be developed, our grain will be more sufficient." If the transportation waterway over there is open, we will have more beef and mutton meat here. The food of the people will be much better. ”

Li Yan interjected: "You say, what would Emperor Chongzhen think if he knew that we were studying meat for the people here? ”

"I dare to say that no emperor in the world will consider the matter of the people eating meat after they are full." Lu Chengxiang said.

"We don't care about anyone else," Mr. Zhang said, "and Mr. Li is now planning to buy a place to build a shipyard in the area of Zhenjiang." In the future, we will build large sea vessels there, so that we can catch a large number of seafood, and then transport it to Shanxi through refrigerated boats. Improve everyone's diet. Eating more deep-sea fish can lead to longevity. ”

"Good! I really want to live a long life now," Lu Chengxiang said, "I used to think that it made no difference between dead and alive, and it would be over when I closed my eyes when I died." But now I'm scared to death. I'm going to have to live a few more days like this. Mr. Zhang told Li Mao not to be afraid of spending money. Let's make a bigger place. ”

"Haha!" Everyone was amused by Lu Chengxiang's generosity again.

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