Chapter Seventy-Seven: Lifting the Ban on Steel

Ming Jian is going to engage in the rhythm of the special economic zone, but Li Jian heard it and said excitedly: "The minister obeys the order!" ”

In fact, Li Jian's hometown is Fushun, and he can return to his hometown to be a parent official, and it is a special zone, which is a supreme honor.

Ming Jian smiled: "Aiqing go and prepare, and I will set off with you tomorrow." ”

Ming Jian is going to personally deploy the overall development of the salt industry, as long as the supply of well salt comes up, then he will complete the self-sufficiency of salt in the Great Song Dynasty and completely get rid of the control of Western Xia.

"Obey."

Li Jian said.

The problem of the salt industry was discussed, and Mingjian continued to throw out the discussion of the problem of the steel industry.

At present, the annual steel output of Dasong has exceeded 150,000 tons, which is actually very impressive. This is higher than that of European and American countries hundreds of years later, more than the British Industrial Revolution period combined, and even higher than the Republic of China in China.

But so much steel did not bring a qualitative leap to the military of the Great Song Dynasty, and it stands to reason that so much steel can make high-quality weapons.

However, in Ming Jian's view, this is far from enough, to establish a superpower and cope with future conquest, the annual output of steel must exceed 500,000 tons, and it must be good steel, earth steel or something, it's okay to make a farm tool, forget it.

"Ladies and gentlemen, steel is also an important resource for the development of a country, we need to develop the economy and production, and we need advanced tools. Therefore, the steel industry also needs to be lifted. Once the ban is lifted, the people will create more advanced tools, and our food, clothing and housing may change dramatically. Therefore, my opinion is to lift the ban and no longer be monopolized by the imperial court, and of course, the imperial court will also set up a steel mill, and when the time comes, compete with the people. ”

Ming Jian said.

Qin Hui objected again: "The official family, the people are greedy for money, and it is not easy to control, if the tools made of steel are circulated to the hands of the Jin Kingdom or the Western Xia people, and when the time comes, it will not increase the difficulty of our war in vain?" ”

Li Gang also said: "Official, what Lord Qin said is right. The enemy can take these tools and remelt them, and then build them into weapons, and when the time comes, we will definitely fight against the Jinren, which will definitely increase the difficulty and greatly increase the number of casualties. ”

Although Li Ruoshui did not speak, he was also skeptical about this, since ancient times, in order to covet money, there are many Han resources sold to nomadic areas, which the imperial court cannot control.

Now that the sword is directly open, how can it be controlled?

Ming Jian smiled and said, "It's not unreasonable for you Aiqing to be worried, but you have ignored a question, can the Jin people make those weapons that I took out?" Can the Tanguts make it? Also, war is not all about weapons, and without strategy and courage, it is impossible! Ladies and gentlemen, I am not opposed to doing business with the Jin people and the Tangut people, the bigger the business, the richer our Great Song Dynasty will be, and the better the people's lives will be. As long as we don't mess up ourselves, how can the Jin people and the Xixia people move me in the slightest? ”

As soon as Ming Jian's words came out, all the ministers were relieved, the cross crossbow that Ming Jian took out was indeed difficult to copy, as long as the Song army had the crossbow as a big killing weapon, it would be difficult for the Jin people and the Western Xia people to beat the Song army.

Li Ruoshui said: "What the official family said is very true, the key is the regulation and control of our Great Song Dynasty, we can trade with the Jin and the Tangut people, but the quantity can be controlled." And in terms of quality, we can also control, high-quality steel, we do not sell. At the same time, our supervision mechanism should be strengthened, and Lao Chen suggested that a part of the police be separated to monitor the salt and iron trade. ”

Ming Jian was very satisfied with Li Ruoshui's words.

"Yes, control is key. This matter is so decided, but the court officials are forbidden to participate in the salt and iron business, and if they violate it, they will be killed! ”

"The official is wise!"

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Ming Jian finally said a problem, civil servants in the Great Song Dynasty were not allowed to participate, and once officials participated, the problem would come out.

Moreover, the Ming Sword clearly indicates the strength of the punishment, that is, to kill the head, and only by re-executing the unhealthy trend can the punishment be suppressed.

When the ministers heard it one by one, they all felt that there was a sword hanging over their heads, and the sword said that he would kill it, which was definitely not a joke, and the ministers secretly wondered if they wanted to take this risk?

In fact, if you want to say that the current welfare treatment is very good, it is definitely not comparable to those businessmen, but the food and clothing of officials are still very generous, and the housing is also arranged by the imperial court.

With such treatment, I am afraid that it is really not suitable to covet wealth.

Many officials secretly warned themselves not to touch the minefield when they went there.

After the court meeting ended, Ming Jian left Li Ruoshui, Li Gang, and Qin Hui behind.

"This time the action is a bit big, and the supervisory body has to be perfected, otherwise it will fall into chaos. Immediately expand the ranks of the police, and then divide a group of old policemen and bring a group of new people to form the economic police team of the Great Song Dynasty. ”

Ming Jian said.

The economic police are also a product of modern society, and if the Ming Sword wants to control the economy of the Great Song Dynasty, the economic police must be independent.

Once the salt and iron industry is opened, the GDP of the Great Song Dynasty will blow out immediately, and it is very important to maintain order at this time.

"Officials, not only the police, but also the tax police, the tax will be too busy immediately, in order to put an end to tax evasion, we will immediately set up a tax police." Li Ruoshui said.

Qin Hui also said: "That's right, you must not relax, and you must be prepared for risk control from the beginning." ”

Li Gang agreed, he didn't speak, but nodded frequently.

"Very good, the three Aiqing have the same opinion, then I can rest assured. Since ancient times, there have always been people who have been in the front, some people hit their heads and broke their blood, and some people have gone down in history. If you and I succeed in this move, it should be enough to leave a name in history, let it go, and talk about it when you encounter problems. I am leaving Bianjing City tomorrow, the three Aiqing are staying behind, and the three of them discuss major matters together, and I may not come back for a month. ”

Ming Jian said.

"Yes!"

Li Ruoshui, Li Gang and Qin Hui said.

Early the next morning, Ming Jian and Li Jian left Bianjing City, not even with a guard, the carrying capacity of the helicopter is limited, and one more person will probably be a burden when the time comes.

Out of Bianjing City, Ming Jian released a helicopter, and with a surprised Li Jian, he went straight to Fushun Mansion.

The distance of this road is too far, from the north to the southwest of the southwest, fortunately, the autumn is crisp, and the helicopter is full of energy all the way.

Along the way, Ming Jian was even more pleased to find that this year's agricultural harvest was abundant.