flstandardbreds Chapter 139
Chapter 139
Chapter 139
"Since the cost of refining steel is not high, why don't you hand over the steel refining method? I will order the Ministry of War to summon blacksmiths to refine the steel, and you won't have to pay the court money."
Emperor Liang said in a deep voice.
"Father! Steel is refined from iron. How much does it cost? And how much does the iron refined by the imperial court cost?"
"If Your Majesty wants to directly break off relations with all the civil and military officials, I don't mind passing on the method of refining steel. However, if the interests of officials are damaged, some people will inevitably become desperate and betray the country. Steel is absolutely a national treasure at this stage. If it were to be obtained by the people of Beiliang, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
Qin Yu said in a deep voice.
Emperor Liang is indeed a cunning man. He actually wants to get his method of refining steel!
However, this was exactly what he wanted. If he brought up the cost of the imperial court's weapons, Emperor Liang would definitely link it to the Zhao family's affairs.
In this way, Emperor Liang would not only dispel the suspicion that he opened a blacksmith shop to rebel, but would also provide him with more support.
"Well, you're right. The officials in the Daliang court are all independent factions. Even I am subject to their control to a certain extent. If they were to refine steel, the cost of steel would increase dozens of times!"
Emperor Liang said in a deep voice.
"Father, this is exactly what I've considered. Furthermore, I also want to set a precedent that's unprecedented! But I'm worried that this idea is too advanced and might arouse your suspicion!"
Qin Yu said in a deep voice, preparing to give Emperor Liang a few preventive shots first!
"You say! As long as it's beneficial to the country, I will support it!"
Emperor Liang said in a deep voice.
"I wonder why the noble families are so arrogant and presumptuous? Ultimately, it's because they have money and control the resources of the Daliang Dynasty!"
"Salt mines, grain, and so on are all controlled by them. To put it bluntly, if one day the noble families unite and stop selling grain, the people will starve, and when the people are hungry, they will rebel!"
"Therefore, when it comes to matters concerning people's livelihood, the imperial court should take the initiative!"
"I want to establish several state-owned enterprises on behalf of the imperial court. In other words, these are institutions established by the imperial court to do business with the people!"
Qin Yu suggested.
As long as Emperor Liang agrees to this matter, it will be much easier for him to plan his business later on. He will not be afraid even if people find out that it is opened by him!
Even if Emperor Liang disagrees, his proposal will be of great benefit to the development of Daliang. At the very least, Emperor Liang will have to allow him to do business as the crown prince.
Ah!
When Emperor Liang heard Qin Yu's proposal, he was shocked, because Qin Yu's idea was too advanced!
The imperial court has always relied on collecting taxes as its main source of income, and merchants are considered the lowest class of people. Therefore, it is even less likely that the imperial court would engage in such a low-class business as business!
But everyone has to admit one thing, that is, the income from business is really huge, and all the first-class noble families in Daliang are rich enough to rival a country!
If the imperial court could also do business, the annual profit would definitely not be less than 10 million taels of silver!
"Yu'er! Your proposal can indeed bring benefits to the court. However, there is an old saying that officials should not compete with the people for profit. If the court were to engage in business, the people would definitely oppose it!"
Emperor Liang said in a deep voice, expressing his concerns.
"Father! I'm afraid you've misunderstood what I meant. I'm not talking about a business funded by the court. The profits naturally belong to the court, not to the officials!"
"These state-owned enterprises, like the aristocratic families, also have to pay taxes, and their profits do not need to be turned over to the Ministry of Revenue. Instead, they are handed directly to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and are personally taken over by my father's direct descendants!"