At Jia Min's suggestion, an enlarged meeting of the three-member group on the issue of military expenses for the training of government soldiers was held in Rongxi Hall. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

The participants in the meeting were Jia Min, Jia Mu, and Mrs. Wang, who were members of the three-person group. and Jia Yu, Jia Zheng, and Mrs. Xing. Because the training of government soldiers also involved Ning Guofu, Jia Zhen, You Shi and Qin Keqing from Ning Guofu also attended the meeting at the same time.

In the past, Qin Keqing was not qualified to participate in such a meeting, but because the popcorn plan is in full swing now, it has the potential to control Ning Guofu, so Qin Keqing naturally participated.

In addition, there is one more person on his side, which can increase the weight, so Jia Zhen and You Shi are very happy to invite Qin Keqing to participate in the meeting.

The central topic of the meeting was the issue of military spending.

As for the outside world's discussion about Jia Min's training methods, no one mentioned it. Perhaps deliberately evading the question.

Jia Min naturally would not take the initiative to mention this matter.

There must be a standard for military expenditures in the budget. Jia Min's standard is the middle standard in the military training of various families today: 100 taels of silver per person per year.

There is no objection to this standard.

There are 600 people in Rongning Erfu, plus 100 people from the Shi family, a total of 700 people. and seventy thousand taels of silver a year.

"The 70,000 taels include five parts of the cost. The first is daily food, clothing, and housing. The second is the money paid to the soldiers. The third is weapons and armor, including war horses, bows and arrows, knives and guns, helmets, battle armor, etc. The fourth is the forage for war horses. Fifth, daily training equipment, including deer villages, horse rejection piles, etc. ”

"Feng Mansion, Chen Mansion and Wei Mansion are currently one hundred taels per person. Now, let's take a look at how to solve this cost problem. ”

After Jia Min sorted out the accounts, he kicked the ball to everyone.

Regarding how to solve the problem of military spending, Jia Min already had a plan in his heart. However, at the moment he cannot throw it out too early. He also needed to exchange something with these people.

The current issue of military spending is the best time for him to get what he wants. It's the moment when your bargaining power is the strongest.

These people, when they are asked to spend money, one by one, do not need to be taught. If you ask them to make money, they are almost helpless.

No one came forward to speak, and there was silence in the Rongxi Hall for a while.

"Brother Rong's daughter-in-law, your popcorn business is very prosperous now. I also calculated privately, and in a year, there are still tens of thousands of taels of silver. The military budget in your house is 30,000 taels, you should always pay some, right? ”

Jia Min began to speak. To mention Qin Keqing first, it was a strategy that Jia Min had discussed with her in advance.

"Back to Fourth Uncle Min, my popcorn business, although I can make some money. However, there are also limitations. In order to get people out to do this business, a lot of people in the Zhuangzi were pulled out. ”

"Now that it's the autumn harvest, there isn't much work in Zhuangzi, so we can still spare some manpower. If we start planting in the spring next year, we will not have enough manpower. In addition, some people have to be selected to serve as soldiers, and the manpower is even more strained. Now I'm worried about the beginning of spring next year. ”

Qin Keqing said this, which was also taught by Jia Min. In order to raise the question of Zhuangzi's reform. She threw out the question in front of everyone, and Jia Min could give the answer.

"Although I haven't been to your Zhuangzi, I have been to the Zhuangzi here in Xifu. Presumably both sides are about the same. ”

"In my opinion, you Zhuangzi are not understaffed, but they are superfluous. Actually, you don't need that many people at all. My idea is that if you are out to be a soldier or a popcorn business, you won't go back. ”

"As for the shortage of manpower after the beginning of spring, there is no need to increase it. It's better to contract the original land to the rest of the people. For a year, you can only take out the profits in your house, and give the rest to those subordinates. ”

In this way, they have a head start, and they will not be lazy and slippery. Because all the excess money belongs to them, they must have gotten up early and greedy late, and made careful calculations. Since the government has hundreds of people to serve as soldiers and earn money, the income in the Zhuangzi has not decreased, so why not? ”

Jia Min's plan is actually a measure to break the big pot of rice, implement the contract responsibility system of joint production, and fully mobilize the enthusiasm of those remaining people in Zhuangzi.

"Fourth Uncle Min's method is good, but it's just military money, and the government can't take out too much. The money should naturally be paid, but if there is too much, the masters and subordinates of the house may have to cut back on food and clothing, which is difficult to do. ”

"In your opinion, how much can you give?"

"I ran this popcorn business, and my original intention was to make life more comfortable in the house, and the people in the house were waiting better than before. If this can be guaranteed, I think I will be able to make 10,000 taels. ”

Reform is nothing but a process of redistribution of interests. In this process, the original vested interests want to obtain more benefits while ensuring that their original interests are not reduced. Otherwise, they will have no incentive to reform and may even become an obstacle to reform.

Jia Zhen, You Shi, and even Jia Mu, Jia Yu, Mrs. Wang, etc., are actually all in this mentality. Even in the face of external challenges, this mindset is not something that can be easily changed.

Jia Min asked Qin Keqing to throw out this problem, and then gave his own solution, which is a corresponding decision made by this kind of psychology. As long as the problem of Ningguofu is solved, it provides a reference model for Rongguofu.

Similarly, the Zhuangzi of Ningguofu was reformed, and the Zhuangzi of Rongguofu followed suit.

"10,000 taels seems to be less, and there is still a difference of 20,000 taels."

"20,000 taels is a big deal for others, but for Fourth Uncle Min, it doesn't seem to be a problem. We all know Uncle Min's ability to do business. If Fourth Uncle Min makes a move, tens of thousands of taels of silver, it will not be a big deal. ”

On the surface, it was Qin Keqing who kicked the ball to Jia Min. However, her statement does represent the voice of the vast majority of people present at this time.

If Jia Min solved the problem of military spending by himself, their burden would be greatly reduced.

At this time, Qin Keqing said these words, and his heart was very uncomfortable. Although this was discussed by Jia Min with her in advance, she felt sorry for Jia Min when she thought that others were unwilling to pay, and Jia Min had to lead the troops on her side and be busy making money here.

"Yes, what Brother Rong's daughter-in-law said is reasonable. The fourth brother Min is the most capable, tens of thousands of taels of silver, naturally it is not a problem. Military training is also a major event in the government, and we will pay 10,000 taels in the East Mansion. ”

Seeing that the reality was mature, Jia Zhen expressed her position in a timely manner, and opened her mouth to be 10,000 taels, showing great generosity.

"What the fourth brother Min said about the reform in Zhuangzi, I think the fourth brother Min's method is very good. Not only has it increased our income, but we also have less to worry about, even those who are subordinate to us can live a better life. There is no reason to disobey such the best of both worlds. ”

You Shi saw Jia Zhen's statement, and he also came up in time to assist.

At this point, the affairs of Ning Guofu are basically settled.

However, Jia Min did not express his position directly. On the side of Rongguo Mansion, there is still an answer to come out.

"Mother, Dongfu has expressed its position, I don't know what our house means?"

Jia Min turned to Madame Wang.

"I've been worrying about this matter. Fortunately, yesterday a treasure girl came to me and said something, but I thought of a solution. ”

"Miss Bao told me that she should also follow the example of Brother Rong's daughter-in-law and start the popcorn business. Supposedly, Dongfuli has already done this business, and we shouldn't have interfered in the first place. ”

"However, this business is currently the only one, even if Dongfu does it, the business can't be done, besides, this popcorn machine is the only one here in Min'er, and other people's families don't have it, even if it can be given to Dongfu and to his own family, there is nothing to say."

Damn, this old soldier of house fighting, he really doesn't leak a drop of water. If she doesn't give her a popcorn machine, it's like I'm not human.

"I also discussed this matter with your uncle and aunt, and they all agreed."

Such a good thing to make money, they will naturally agree.

"The so-called man does not walk without a head, and the goose does not fly without a head. I don't know who my mother wants to call to preside over this? ”

"Since this matter was brought up by Miss Bao, she has worked hard to think about it. Her family has been in business for generations, and in business, Miss Bao still has some knowledge. In addition, they are all real relatives, which is also reassuring. ”

"There is a public carriage in front of me, and there is an example of Brother Rong's daughter-in-law in Dongfu in front of me, all of which speak according to shares. Since Miss Bao has a large share, she should preside over this matter. We old people don't have time to work business, so Miss Bao is in charge of the overall situation. ”

Jia Min still admires Baochai's work. She directly talked to Mrs. Wang about this matter, which was the best starting point, and she achieved twice the result with half the effort.

"Yes, we've already discussed it. Now I'm waiting for Brother Min to give us the machine. When it comes to making money, you naturally have to think about your family first. I think Brother Min's idea is good. Those Zhuangzi in our house can also be given to those subordinates like the East Mansion. Draw some people to serve as soldiers and make popcorn, and there is no delay in both. ”

"Since there are 10,000 taels in the East Mansion, there are the same number of people in our two families, so naturally there can be no less, I think the West Mansion will also give 10,000 taels."

In this way, Jia Yu naturally actively supports the things that can be beneficial.

"Brother Rong's daughter-in-law is a knowledgeable and discerning hero. She said that the rest of the money would be solved by Brother Min, and she knew that Brother Min had the ability to do this. We agree with her. Resolutely support Min Ge'er to take on this errand. ”

You old rascal, you have told you all the good and bad things.

Keqing is certainly insightful, and her insight is privately agreed with me for life, not as you think is greedy for money.

Obviously, you pushed the military spending on me, but you still strongly supported me, old rascal uncle, you are really thick-skinned.