Guangxu Shan summoned Lin Qizhao and only asked about the process of opening the Daqing Bank. In doing so, it is just to draw the attention of those around him to such an issue. The Daqing Bank managed by Lin Qizhao also highlighted Guangxu's importance to Lin Qizhao for this important surname of the imperial party member. The very simple question made this useless Lin Qizhao a little moved. When he heard that the emperor knew that the person recommended by Li Hongzhang was him, the emperor immediately nodded without a trace of hesitation. As soon as he came up, he held the treasury of the Qing Dynasty. As a person from a money bank, and because he has been dealing with foreigners for many years, he knows that banks are important to a country. Judging from what I have seen and heard, this Daqing Bank guarantees its annual revenue, which means that it will fulfill the rights and responsibilities of the country's central bank. If this is the case, this is tantamount to putting the lifeblood of the Qing Dynasty into his hands. And the emperor has no objection to the various issues he raised, only encouragement. Moreover, the emperor told him his idea, that is, in the near future, the Daqing Bank will be opened in every province, prefecture, and county to collect taxes on behalf of the state, prepare for the abolition of gold consumption in the future, and then cut off the financial sources of the governors in various places. Ask him to prepare for this goal. Such a confidential thing, this is the first time we have met. It can be seen that the emperor trusted him.

If there was time, Guangxu would not have done such a thing. Although Lin Qizhao is a patriotic businessman, there are many ways to be patriotic. Who knows which one he used. Patriotism is not the same as loyalty to the monarch, this truth Guangxu still understands.

But there is no way, if the first day loses, there will be another Baiyue Restoration. If history remains unchanged, then he won't be sorry for the sky to let him live again. Therefore, Guangxu tried to lay as much foundation as possible for China, so that it would be easier for the War of Resistance in the future. But he wasn't blind, the old lady could keep an eye on it. It can only be judged by the evaluation of this era by later generations.

After meeting Lin Qizhao, Guangxu summoned another group of people non-stop, including Li Hongzhang, Lin Qizhao, and Zhang Qian.

"The official supervises the business, the official supervises the business. Because with the official supervision, the business office is no longer a business office. As long as people have something to do with the officials and governors, they all want to be able to enter the business office, sit on the salary, and get it for nothing. “

"The cost of each rifle is as high as 17.4 taels, and the purchase from foreign countries is only about 10 taels, such a big difference. Judging from the current statistics, I have roughly calculated. If these related households are removed, each rifle can be reduced by 4 taels of silver. Although it is still higher than buying from abroad, it shows that there are still places where you can save. ”

"Workers are paid four to eight times more than the average coolie in the city, and foreigners are paid a bit high. The treasury of the Qing Dynasty was already tight, and there were still a lot of idlers here. ”

“……”

"There's also the issue of purchase rebates."

"It's not going to work, it has to change. I am only in business, not in government. Everyone can express their opinions, and those who speak are not guilty. ”

Guangxu paced back and forth in the room, and directly reprimanded the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau's various speeches. made Li Hongzhang, who was present, pale. This time the emperor inspected Beiyang, and everywhere he went, he heard complaints. The emperor's trust and reliance on him will be lost with this inspection.

"You can't cancel the governor." Guangxu didn't expect that the first person to oppose would be Lin Qizhao.

"Your Majesty, the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau is different from ordinary factories, which can implicate many officials, once the emperor forcibly implements the commercial office, this official can be separated from the emperor. In this way, the emperor's implementation of the new policy in Jiangnan in the future will inevitably be hindered. ”

Lin Qizhao is right, but he has to do something: "If you have any other opinions, let's talk about them." This situation must change. "From change to change, Guangxu has lowered expectations.

“……”

"Didn't anyone say that? Isn't there a way? Li Hongzhang, as your direct top management, you can talk about it. ”

Li Hongzhang remembered that the emperor always put his heart to heart every time he summoned him, but the result of the emperor's inspection this time was like this. At this time, Li Hongzhang was thinking about how much the emperor trusted and relied on him, rather than how to improve the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau. When the emperor asked this question, he didn't know how to answer, and stammered: "Minister...... ......" and sighed heavily.

"Hey." Seeing this, Guangxu had no choice. Originally, this was not his strong point, so he could only say quietly: "As the largest and most technologically advanced Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau in the Qing Dynasty, it has brought it to today's situation. It would be irresponsible to say that it is the responsibility of a particular person. ”

Guangxu sat down slowly: "I know that Master Li is also attentive. Take the issue of kickbacks as an example, although Mr. Li has specially issued a regulation: all purchases must be signed by the General Office and the three relevant departments of procurement, support and accounting before they can take effect. It's a pity that there are policies and countermeasures, and Lord Li's move has little effect. Since ancient times, there has been a theory of collusion between officials and businessmen. It seems that this is the only way to make money big.

For a while, there was really no way. Guangxu is thinking that the same will be true in China in the future, but there is always some way. I just didn't think of it for a while. He still said slowly: "In fact, from the perspective of the overall situation, the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau is still doing well." The first ironclad warship, the first steel cannon, and the first rear-loading rifled rifle, these weapons that transcended the traces of cold weapons in the modern sense of the imperial insult were all from the hands of Jiangnan. From the Limmington rear-loading rifled gun to the new German Mauser; From the strong-mounted rifled gun to the rear-mounted rifled Armstrong gun, Jiangnan quickly caught up with the world's advanced level in imitation. But when will we truly realize the ideal of "the provincial monthly test, not determined to be effective, increase the growth of the future, and especially hope to come to Fanglai" at the beginning of the establishment of Jiangnan. In addition to the manufacture of machinery, the Jiangnan Machinery Manufacturing Bureau also has a Cantonese dialect hall and a translation hall to introduce Western knowledge; In particular, the craft school cultivates its own talents in the science and technology industry, which is what I am most satisfied with. We can learn from the Western powers, but there are still a few who can go. This craft school is just the right way to teach what we have learned to those who have not learned. To make the knowledge of others your own, and then to carry it forward, and finally to surpass them. ”

Guangxu's voice changed: "Zhang Qian, you should learn from Lord Zhongtang on this point, and you can also set up a special textile school." Organize the people who are willing to bear hardships and stand hard work and study hard in the factory to learn more systematic and professional knowledge. There is still a long way to go. It will have to be used by many people, many people, in all walks of life. Guangzhang took a deep breath: "There is always a first step, start here." ”

"As for the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau, the good places must continue. But the bad things must be improved. It is said that the Qing Dynasty is the emperor's Qing Dynasty, and when this kind of thing happens, the emperor is always responsible. But if I have to insist that it is my own problem, it will be too hypocritical to pretend to be high. Thousands of years of habits can be changed in a moment. So, I think what we need to do is to establish a new system to restrain them. The rule of man is not a long-term way. ”

"Your Majesty, the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau is like this, and it is difficult for the minister to take care of it. Please also ask the emperor to choose another master. Li Hongzhang said this, which is also a kind of strategy to retreat. If the emperor really chooses another master, then good, I, Li Hongzhang, will be the governor of Zhili with peace of mind, what grand plan of your Guangxu is I, Li Hongzhang, just ask. If you still let me do it, then you Guangxu shouldn't ask too much. He didn't expect Guangxu's words to follow his intentions.

"If there were wise people, you don't think I would choose them. But I think you're the only one who is the smartest at the moment. Running a business is not what you're good at. But for now, we can only do it first. At this point, Li Hongzhang was already a little dissatisfied in his heart, and it seemed that it would be a matter of time before he was replaced.

Guangxu didn't think about it that much. I looked at these people and thought that maybe I didn't dare to say it, but after all, this would offend a lot of people. Maybe there's really no way. No matter what they think in their hearts, there are still some things to do: "Let go of the personnel affairs first." Germany has agreed to build an ammunition production line and a small artillery production line for us. This is still put in the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau, Li Hongzhang, you go down and prepare first. I heard that you have a good relationship with Krupp in Germany, so you want to think of a way to let them help improve the artillery technology of the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau, and I want to add some rapid-fire guns to Beiyang. This must be done well, and it must be completed before the first day. ”

He also said that "it must be completed before the first noon", what does the emperor want to do. Li Hongzhang hasn't started to figure it out yet. Guangxu said it again.

"In addition, you go and ask Lang Weili, in addition to adding new ships, you also need to add artillery or something for the Beiyang Naval Division, let him come to the charter, you first check for me, this is to send the Queen Mother to the old Buddha for the purpose. Also, just say what you mean, and reassure his heart. ”

"Your Honor." But the money for the rapid-fire cannon was not given by him. Guangxu's next sentence made him confused again.

"Excuse me, I heard that you want to subsidize more than 3 million taels of silver to the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau every year, right?" When he got an affirmative answer, Guangxu thought for a while and said: "That's it, this rapid-fire cannon, as long as the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau can come up with a qualified sample cannon of the water division, the cost of this artillery procurement will be paid." This Beiyang Navy Division is guarding the Qing Dynasty, so you can't pay for everything. In the future, the firearms and ammunition of the new army can also be handled in this way. However, in business, if the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau is still more expensive than direct imports, I will have to reduce the amount of purchases. In doing so, we are actually emulating the practices of later generations. Domestically made weapons are three times more expensive than imported, but they still have to produce some of their own. Isn't it just to preserve its own military production capacity? Guangxu continued: "I thought that at that time, it would be time for the Daqing Bank to be on the right track and officially act as the agent of the treasury. Yes, Lord Lin. ”

What Guangxu said today surprised Li Hongzhang very much, first said that the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau had nothing to do, and then said that the overall situation was good because of his credit. First of all, he is not good at managing enterprises, and his replacement is inevitable. Then he handed over the matter of the construction to him. and asked him to take the credit for An Fulang Weili on himself. Finally, it was said that the guns were procured from the state treasury. For a while, Li Hongzhang could only come to one conclusion: the emperor had his own thoughts, and it was different. Li Hongzhang smiled. But now the emperor is questioning Lin Qizhao, but Lin Qizhao is bowing his head and thinking about something, Li Hongzhang hurriedly reminded.

"The minister has lost his honor, what is the emperor asking?" Lin Qizhao raised his head and asked, "Did the emperor say that Germany would help build an arsenal?" ”

"I'm asking how the Daqing Bank is doing, Germany is going to help build an arsenal, what do you think?"

"Regarding the Daqing Bank, the minister has preliminarily determined the location of the head office and drafted a list, and after the approval of the imperial court, it can start business in three months at most." After speaking, Lin Qizhao hesitated a little: "Chen thinks that the arsenal built with German aid does not need to be like the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau, and it is better to open another one." ”

What do you mean? Everyone hasn't understood yet, this is to wake up Guangxu. It's about taking advantage of competition. There is competition to have development, which is very common in later generations. But when you think about it carefully, Guangxu, who has just been happy on the surface, is full of gloomy clouds: "When you say that you understand it, you understand that the two families compete with each other to achieve a cycle of good surnames." But have you ever thought about it? Now in the Qing Dynasty, where to find so many technical and management personnel. On top of that, the competition will appear that two companies will each invest a lot of money to develop the same thing, which is a waste of luxury for the Qing Dynasty, which is already underfunded and does not have enough technical strength. However, you also reminded me that this German aid cannot be rotten with Jiangnan. In this way, another factory will be set up in Tianjin, and Li Hongzhang will do it. I'll think about the rest of the story. ”

"Zhang Qian, I came to Shanghai for such a time, and the "Business Times" is famous, how is your Bonwei?"

When the emperor asked about this, Zhang Qian was overjoyed. Now the factory can not stop working for 12 hours a day, and the orders have been scheduled for three months later, and all the orders are placed in full cash. Judging from the current sales situation, Zhang Qian is already working on the big factory. And when he said this, all the people began to rejoice. After so many days, there is finally good news. However, Zhang Qian also mentioned that half of the factory's profits are currently used to pay for road donations. The reason is that because the clothes are selling well, everyone wants a piece of the pie.

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