Chapter Seventy-Six: The Emperor Attends the Summary Meeting Zhang Zhimu Proposed an Insurance Patent

handed over those Mongolians to Concubine Zhuang, Zhang Zhimu and they began to be busy with the finishing work of the year. One of the traditions of the kiln gang people is that they should be summarized and commended every year.

At the summary meeting, Chen Yufeng should make a report on "Summary of Military Work this Year"; Ouyang He should make a report on "Military Situation and Future Military Work"; Li Yan should make a report on "Political Work of the Army"; Lu Chengxiang should make a report on "Summary of Economic Work"; Lu Bingyi should make a report on "Summary of Science, Technology and Education Work"; Yan Xing should make a "Summary Report on Administrative Work"; Qiu Laodongjia should make a report on "Summary of Taxation and River and Sea Work"; and Li Yunhe should make a report on "Industrial Production Work". Later, Zhang Zhimu made a final concluding speech.

All work reports, Zhang Zhimu and several giants of Yaogang, must be carefully deliberated before they can be brought out to speak at the cadre meeting. The main gatekeeper of this matter is Zhang Zhimu. Although your summary report has been carefully scrutinized by their team, and after several years of presentation, everyone is familiar with the way of writing. But in terms of content, Zhang Zhimu can't help but check it. It's also a lot of work. Zhang Zhimu was taking notes while reading everyone's report. You even have to pick up the phone and communicate with the person who wrote the report.

Several giants in Yaogang also discussed the report enthusiastically. One of the advantages of this is that at the end of the year, through the discussion of the summary report, everyone also communicated the situation to each other. In the process of discussion, some problems can also be found and suggestions for improvement. This method has been unanimously recognized by everyone.

After thorough discussions, the reports were finalized and handed over to the printing press for printing. However, there is a special situation this year, the emperor is in Yaogang. Whether or not to invite the emperor to participate in the summary meeting, everyone has some different opinions. Because, if such a large kiln cadres and workers' congress wants to invite representatives from all walks of life to participate, it is impossible not to let the emperor know. If you don't invite the emperor, you can't say it. But please the emperor, the discussion at the meeting is all national affairs, and it seems that it is very inconvenient for the emperor to be here. The main reason is that I am afraid that the emperor will not be able to hang on his face.

In the end, it was Ouyang He who said: "Mr. Zhang! We don't need to bother to study this here. You just go and talk to the emperor about such a situation, see what the emperor means, the emperor will participate if he wants to, and if he is not willing to participate, he will not participate. However, I have a suggestion, we invite Concubine Zhuang to participate this time, but not to invite Emperor Fulin to participate. Because we respect Concubine Zhuang's efforts for the Mongols on the steppe, we don't invite Fulin because we no longer recognize him as an emperor. ”

"Good! Mr. Ouyang is right! Zhang Zhimu said, "I'll talk about the emperor." Concubine Zhuang, I'll also go and please! Also, the prince of Ordos also wants to be invited! ”

Wu Keshan and his party were arranged to the Xishan Paozi Hotel, and the people of Yaogang seemed to have forgotten about them. When they got off the train, they got on the bus, and they felt very beautiful in their hearts, which showed that the people of Yaogang regarded them as VIPs. They rode out of the train station and were stunned by the tall buildings outside the car. This is something they could never have dreamed of. They were confused, how could the Han people in Yaogang build such a tall building. There are so many people on the road! It's really unbeatable. Everything in front of them gave them a dreamy feeling. When they arrived at Xishan Paozi, they entered the hotel, and they felt even more incredible. How can there be such a big hotel, you can't see the edge. They were given Mongolian rooms, and the waiters were all Mongolians. However, when they saw these Mongols working as waiters, they suddenly felt that they were a little ashamed. Because the clothes worn by the waiters were clean and beautiful, better than those worn by these princes, Baylor, they were very unbalanced.

In the car, Concubine Zhuang explained to them that there are many rules when they arrive at the kiln, and the most important thing is not to be rude to the waiter. Because the waiters here are all regular employees, unlike our subordinates on the grassland, being rude to them is punished by the law, and no one can escape this punishment. Concubine Zhuang was worried that they would be rude when they saw the waiter like they were in the grassland and mountains, and if something like that happened to them, they really couldn't let them see Zhang Zhimu.

Concubine Zhuang's words still worked, these princes and Baylors who were used to running rampant on the grassland, although they coveted these beautiful waiters very much, but they really didn't dare to be presumptuous. This may be that the momentum of the kiln gang has suppressed them.

In addition to the beef and mutton that they usually eat in Xishan Hotel, many of them are things they have not eaten, which also opens their eyes. But their favorite is mutton. Concubine Zhuang also took them to the Mongolian restaurant in Yaogang to eat an authentic Mongolian meal. This was something they didn't expect, and Concubine Zhuang had a good intention in leading them here. When they came to the hotel, Concubine Zhuang told them that this was a hotel built by the Tumut people in Yaogang, and because they had a very good relationship with the Yaogang people, they could build such a big hotel here. I saw the scene of people coming and going. Wu Keshan couldn't help but ask, "Sister! How much money can a restaurant make every year? ”

"Huh! Brother, how can I ask someone about such a thing? I've also eaten at this restaurant a few times. Concubine Zhuang said, "By the way, when their Prince Tori came to Yaogang, when the Zhang family invited him to dinner, he invited me over, and I met Prince Tori." ”

One of the princes picked up the menu on the table and looked at it, and exclaimed, "It's a robber here!" A plate of finger meat is more expensive than our ten sheep! We can't eat here! ”

The others also picked up the menu, glanced at it, and said, "Bumu Butai, we can't eat here." Their Han hearts are too dark! ”

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Everyone shouted for a while, and Concubine Zhuang smiled and said to the prince who shouted noble: "Lord! Can you save some face for us Korqin people? Besides, this is a hotel opened by Mongolians, how can it be said that the hearts of the Han people are black? If you want to have a good conversation with the kiln people, don't have such thoughts. Besides, you say it's expensive here, but in fact, the hotel you live in is even more expensive, but the people of Yaogang didn't take your money! ”

Wu Keshan still wanted to know how much money this restaurant had earned, "Bumu Butai, a sheep, sells it for such a price when he arrives here." Didn't they make a fortune? I think they have a restaurant like this, and they make more money than we make on a large grassland. ”

"Yes! Brother. Not only did they follow the kiln gang people to make money, but the people in Ordos sold their cattle and sheep at a good price. The life of the people there is not known how many times better than the life of the people in our hometown. I invite you here so that you can see for yourself the difference between this place and us. If you don't come here, I will say to you, Can you believe? Concubine Zhuang replied patiently.

Prince Tori's restaurant has really earned a lot of money over the years. This is now the most authentic Mongolian restaurant in Yaogang, the scale of the hotel has expanded several times, and guests who want a large private room for dinner must book in advance.

The Mongols have the advantage that as long as they drink alcohol, they don't care about anything else. While drinking, one of Baylor asked the waiter, "Where are you from?" ”

The waiter replied, "I am from Ordos and came up from the Yellow River." ”

The Mongols were a little confused, called the hotel keeper, and asked, "Are you a hotel run by the Tumuts?" ”

"Yes! Distinguished guests! ”

"Aren't you Tumuts at enmity with the Ordos? How can you use the Ordos people here? ”

"Huh! Distinguished guests, we used to have enmity, but we all wanted to live better, and we all wanted to fight for those better pastures. In fact, no one got any benefit from the scramble. Now that there are kiln workers in charge, no one has to earn it anymore. You can live a good life! Who do you say remembers what a grudge is not a hate! ”

The shopkeeper's words made the Horqin people a little confused, and they didn't know what to think of this matter. After so many years, the hatred of generations is gone? They can't accept it.

Concubine Zhuang waited for the opportunity and said, "Don't see people opening restaurants to make money. If you negotiate with the kiln people, you can also open a restaurant by yourself and earn money by yourself! ”

Concubine Zhuang's words were very tempting, although the Mongols were not good at opening restaurants and the like to earn silver, but they also knew that silver was good to spend. These people are silent, because they are all planning in their hearts, and they know that it is impossible to open a restaurant, but they are all thinking that opening a restaurant will definitely make money.

Although, Concubine Zhuang led the Horqin people to visit the kiln, which would shock them every day, but three days later, they still couldn't hold their breath, Wu Keshan came over and asked Concubine Zhuang: "Bumu Butai, when can Zhang Dongjia of the kiln gang see us?" We've been waiting for three days? ”

"Brother! The kiln gang is different from our grassland, as you have seen, there are too many things in the kiln. They are about to have a year-end summary meeting, and they are all busy. I won't be with you tomorrow, but I'm going to attend their summary meeting too! You don't have to worry, wait, anyway, it's about to be the New Year, it's the most lively time in the kiln, you finally came, just take a look! Concubine Zhuang said.

"Then there must be a letter of approval!" Wu Keshan is still mentally unsteady.

"Oops! In the past few days, I haven't seen Zhang Dongjia, and after the summary meeting, they have to prepare for the commendation conference and the Spring Festival party. Concubine Zhuang said, "Alas! Tomorrow, I will attend the summary meeting, and when I see Zhang Dongjia, I will try to ask him when he has time? In fact, Concubine Zhuang said: "It's best for you to be anxious yourself!" What you are waiting for is your hurry. ”

Wu Keshan asked puzzledly: "Bumu Butai, why did the Yaogang people invite you to their conference?" ”

"Huh! It's hard to say, maybe it's because I used to be the imperial concubine, right? ”

"Then why didn't they invite the Emperor Fulin?"

"The people of Yaogang have long since recognised the emperor of the Manchu Dynasty!" Concubine Zhuang replied.

Wu Keshan still didn't understand, "They don't even recognize the emperor anymore, why do they still recognize you as the imperial concubine?" ”

"Huh! In this matter, if you have a chance, you should ask Zhang Dongjia! Concubine Zhuang said with a smile, but what she thought in her heart was: "They think I'm still useful!" Doesn't it mean that I am still useful? He also said, "Not only will I participate, but the princes of Ordos will also participate." There are also the original kings of Zhou and acting kings of the Ming Dynasty who have to attend the meeting. ”

When Zhang Zhimu went to talk to the emperor about the upcoming summary meeting, Zhang Zhimu didn't ask him whether he was going or not, and the emperor said, "Okay, I will definitely go to participate." A few of our adults are also going to participate. Let them also see what the kiln gang people are doing? ”

"Okay, Your Majesty, we will arrange for you to sit on the ** stage." However, after Zhang Zhimu finished speaking, he said again in his heart, "I haven't invited you yet, you're welcome, you really don't treat yourself as an outsider." ”

The summary meeting of Yaogang was held in the military auditorium, because there were more seats here than in the Yaogang Cultural Palace. Emperor Chongzhen was arranged in the middle of the ** platform, and his civil and military officers were arranged on his left and right sides. And Zhang Zhimu and several of the big men of the kiln gang were behind those ministers. King Zhou and King Dai, as well as other guests, sat behind the officials of the kiln.

The achievements of this year's kiln gang people are worthy of their pride, and the officials and employee representatives who participated in the meeting were beaming with joy. The invited guests were also beaming one by one. It would be a great honor to be able to sit in this position, and tomorrow there will be a large photo in the newspaper, and their picture will appear in the newspaper, and it can be displayed anywhere.

Only the ministers who sat on the ** stage with Emperor Chongzhen were a little uncomfortable, and they were not used to sitting here and letting so many people below look at them. Emperor Chongzhen was very calm, but without Zhang Zhimu by his side, he was a little uncomfortable. However, in front of everyone's eyes, it is not good to call Zhang Zhimu over again. He knew that the kiln people must have used a lot of brains in order to arrange the position on the stage.

Looking at the black pressure of the kiln gang people below, Emperor Chongzhen said in his heart: "The miracle of the kiln gang people is created by these people. I don't know what they will think of me, the emperor. "Emperor Chongzhen also knows that no matter how busy the kiln people are, they must make a summary every year, which can summarize the experience well and is conducive to the next step. Emperor Chongzhen thought this was very interesting, but he still felt that it was a bit too much to mobilize the people, and he couldn't understand the importance of this very well.

After the beginning of the meeting, several giants of Yaogang made reports on the matters in charge, so that everyone clearly understood the achievements made in the past year, and had a clear understanding of the military dynamics around Yaogang and future plans.

Not only did the delegates who participated in the meeting continue to applaud the report, but Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but applaud the achievements of the kiln workers. At this time, Emperor Chongzhen learned that the kiln people would not do useless work. This kind of report can be a huge morale boost.

However, the finale of the summary conference was the report made by Zhang Zhimu. Zhang Zhimu affirmed the achievements of this year's work and expressed his gratitude to the employees who have worked all fronts. However, Zhang Zhimu put forward several very important requirements in this report.

In order to speed up the process of industrialization, it is necessary to make some necessary preparations in terms of systems and mechanisms.

The first is to implement patent protection. This is a necessary mechanism to encourage innovation. Only by achieving patent protection can innovation be encouraged and the rights and enthusiasm of innovators protected.

The second is to establish an insurance company. For transportation, etc., the first thing to do is to realize insurance. Secondly, with the increase of social wealth, it is necessary to slowly realize employee pension insurance and medical insurance. Even, farmers have to be insured for farming.

Zhang Zhimu introduced the benefits of insurance in detail. And insurance can be run as a company. When it comes to insurance companies such as employee pension and medical insurance, it is necessary to strictly implement state supervision, and the state must also guarantee it.

These things are very new to everyone, and Zhang Zhimu knows that it takes a process to get everyone to accept them. Therefore, Zhang Zhimu proposed that the matter of patent protection and insurance companies should be discussed for a year before considering how to operate.

Lu Bingyi and Song Yingxing were responsible for organizing the discussion on patent protection. It is required to come up with a preliminary implementation plan by the end of next year.

Lu Chengxiang and Qiu Laodong are responsible for the insurance company, and they also require that they come up with a feasible plan next year and a specific insurance project to be implemented.

Although Emperor Chongzhen still can't understand what these two things are going on with Zhang Zhimu, he can feel that this is not a trivial matter, far from being a matter that can be compared with building a bridge and building a railway. The implications for the future will be enormous. However, it will not be difficult to do these two things, otherwise Zhang Zhimu will not ask everyone to discuss it for a year next year.

Emperor Chongzhen also sincerely admired Zhang Zhimu and their steady progress in doing things. They do things that are immature and never aggressive. If you can't see clearly, let everyone discuss and try to do it together, and you can also gain everyone's understanding by doing this. Once it's settled, it's easy for everyone to accept.

The meeting lasted a full day, and the next day was a discussion. Everyone who attended the meeting was the same as Emperor Chongzhen, with a big mule report in his hand. Emperor Chongzhen regarded these as treasures, and when he went back, he had to take them out to see if he had nothing to do.

Not only did those who participated in the summary meeting have reports in their hands. The next day, when everyone had a meeting to discuss, Yaogang's "Yaogang Weekly" and "Yaogang Daily" both issued special issues and published these reports. This is also what Emperor Chongzhen didn't expect, the people of Yaogang didn't have this before, but now it seems that they are more confident.

During the group discussion, several members of the kiln gang were divided into groups to participate in the discussion. Emperor Chongzhen followed Zhang Zhimu to see the discussion of the invited guests. This group of discussions was particularly enthusiastic, and at the beginning, when I saw that the emperor and Zhang Zhimu were here, I couldn't let go. But when the discussion started, everyone didn't care about this, and asked Zhang Zhimu questions about what they didn't understand. During the discussion, some people also put forward a lot of opinions, and Zhang Zhimu also carefully recorded everyone's opinions.

Emperor Chongzhen suddenly felt that it was actually a very common problem for others to raise objections or dissenting opinions. Why did it be difficult for me to tolerate these in the past, and I felt that if I didn't agree with my opinion, I was disloyal. It seems that those who raise objections are not necessarily bad people, and those who shout the emperor every day are not necessarily loyal ministers. In fact, this truth is not a reason, it can't be simpler, why can't I understand it before! It seems that there is nothing to be afraid of democracy, and Zhang Dongjia is not more popular with everyone if he engages in democracy.

Participating in the discussion, Emperor Chongzhen's greatest gain was that through Zhang Zhimu's patient explanation, he had a deeper understanding of patent protection and the implementation of the insurance system. These are two important measures to protect future development. The process of industrialization is not just a matter of talking, but needs to have supporting measures from the mechanism.

After attending the meeting of Yaogang, the next day, Emperor Chongzhen convened the ministers to discuss it once. Emperor Chongzhen asked everyone: "Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think about the people who participated in the kiln?" ”

Liu Jiantai was the first to say: "Your Majesty, the ministers really can't stand it, they are studying the affairs of the entire Ming Dynasty, in front of the emperor, it is simply too rude!" ”

Emperor Chongzhen is so angry! The heart said, "What do you have but to shoot horses?" However, Emperor Chongzhen just looked at him in disgust and said, "Say something useful!" ”

At this time, Fan Jingwen said: "Your Majesty! In any case, the kiln people are still down-to-earth. What they summarized was very practical and concrete. It's a very good thing to do it for a year and summarize the results. In this way, it can also be clear whether the work arranged last year has been completed this year, where the reasons for the failure are, and how to solve them. It's well worth learning from. Also, this way of discussing issues is also very good. Everything becomes much clearer as soon as it is discussed. The minister suggested that we should put down our own face and listen to other people's different opinions. In this way, we can make fewer mistakes like the kiln people. ”

Fan Jingwen's opinion has won many people's satisfaction. Emperor Chongzhen also nodded appreciatively and said: "We can't just look at the achievements of the kiln people. We also need to see the reasons for their achievements and their experiences. It's not in vain that we've been in the kiln for so long. ”

Zhang Jinyan, secretary of the Ministry of War, said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Dongjia said that next year we will use military, economic, and political means to complete the reunification of the northern territories. This is not only a good formulation, but it is also worth learning from. They never fought by one means. Wherever they fell, they all took over, and they were all behind them. This approach is really clever. ”

Listening to Zhang Jinyan's words, Emperor Chongzhen sighed: "Alas! Can we learn the practices of the kiln people? Needless to say, the places in Zhongshu Province and Shandong that we manage are comparable to the places managed by the Yaogang people? It's getting farther and farther away there. It's no wonder that the people there don't look forward to the kiln! ”

Emperor Chongzhen's words made the ministers bow their heads and dare not speak. They also vaguely felt that something big was going to happen. And before they leave the kiln, it's going to happen!

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