NovelTags Chapter 241
Chapter 241
"No, Your Majesty!"
As Li Si spoke, he took out a book from his sleeve and presented it to He Chao, saying,
"Master Hou, please take a look. "
He Chao took it from Li Si's hand curiously, opened the book and looked at it several times,
Seeing the annual output of steel recorded in the book, as well as the current highway conditions in Daqin, his expression couldn't help but bloom with a hint of brilliance!
Ying Zheng and Li Si saw He Chao's slightly surprised look, and couldn't help but smile at each other proudly, thinking in their hearts,
"It's always you He Chao who surprised us, now it's okay, seeing Daqin's development achievements this year, aren't you a little dumbfounded?"
Indeed, the annual output of 285,000 tons of Daqin Iron and Steel recorded in the book really surprised He Chao!
You know, before the first industrial revolution, the annual steel output of Eagle Country was only 250,000 tons!
And at present, all counties in Daqin have been opened to roads!
With today's traffic conditions in Daqin, as long as you ensure sufficient energy supply, it is not a problem to drive a car all over Daqin!
Gently closing the book, He Chao stared at Ying Zheng and Li Si with wide eyes, and nodded again and again,
"Okay! I didn't expect Daqin's steel production and transportation development to reach the level I expected so quickly!"
Expect?
He Chao's words suddenly made Yingzheng and Li Si look confused!
"Could it be that Master Hou had expected Daqin's achievements today?"
He Chao glanced at Li Si in surprise, as if he didn't understand why Li Si would ask such a non-standard question!
But seeing a hint of embarrassment flashing on Li Si's face, He Chao smiled and said,
"I'm afraid the prime minister hasn't forgotten that these technologies were all brought to Daqin by Ben Hou, so for the future of Daqin, Ben Hou has already planned in his heart!"
After He Chao said that, Li Si couldn't help but nod again and again, thinking of the changes He Chao brought to Daqin,
also remembered the scene when He Chao proposed to open a factory, build bridges and pave roads, and couldn't help but feel ashamed.
At the same time, I also admired He Chao more and more in my heart, and said,
"Master Hou is far-sighted and far-sighted for Daqin Sheji, but Li is confused!"
He Chao smiled and waved his hand, saying,
"Where is the prime minister!"
"Ben Hou was also very happy to see that he had achieved the desired goal so quickly!"
"Presumably, the prime minister and father-in-law are also as happy as I am about Daqin's steel production and road conditions this year!
When the two of them heard this, they both nodded again and again!
And Ying Zheng stood up, paced to the door, looked at the endless sky, and said impassionedly,
"My Great Qin can have today's development and today's achievements!"
"The merits of the common people and workers are indispensable! The merits of all the military generals are indispensable! The merits of civil and military officials are indispensable!"
"What's more, my virtuous son-in-law has made the merit of determining the country!"
After listening to Yingzheng, Li Si couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for He Chao again!
Because Li Si and Ying Zheng understand, all the civil and military officials in the court, and even all the people of Daqin also understand!
If it weren't for He Chao, how could Daqin have achieved such an achievement today?
If it weren't for He Chao, how could the people of Great Qin get rid of the hardships of famine, let alone eat meat and use electric lights?
Thinking of this, Li Si couldn't help but say,
"Your Majesty is very true!"
"It's just that the candidate mentioned that he has met the expectations in his heart, I don't know, next, what new plans does Hou Ye have for the development of Daqin?"
Ying Zheng also turned around when he heard this, looked at He Chao curiously, and said,
"Yes, virtuous son-in-law!"
"Do you already have a plan in mind?"
He Chao groaned slightly, and said unhurriedly,
"It's time to start the industrial revolution of Daqin!"
As soon as Ying Zheng and Li Si heard the fresh word [Industrial Revolution], they both showed a look of surprise on their faces!
Looking at He Chao's appearance of being a bamboo in his chest, Ying Zheng finally couldn't help but ask curiously,
"Son-in-law, what do you mean by this [Industrial Revolution]?"
After Ying Zheng asked, Li Si also stared at He Chao with a puzzled expression, waiting for He Chao's answer.
He Chao smiled, took a sip of the tea in front of him, and explained,
"The meaning of the industrial revolution is to replace manpower with machines, and replace individual manual production with large-scale factory production, a revolution in production and technology!"
Seeing that Ying Zheng and Li Si nodded as if they didn't understand, He Chao continued,
"Now the overall conditions of Daqin are relatively mature!"
"We can use the steam engine to increase productivity, so that Daqin can get rid of the production mode of manual manufacturing!
After He Chao finished speaking, Ying Zhengdeng's eyes widened in surprise and asked,
"Virtuous son-in-law, do you mean, replace manpower with machines, liberate the labor force of the workers of Daqin?"
Hearing Ying Zheng's question, He Chao glanced at Ying Zheng in surprise and gave a thumbs up,
"Father-in-law is right!"
"What the son-in-law said is to use machines to develop productivity and liberate labor!"
"Only in this way will it be possible to make a qualitative leap forward in Daqin's productive forces! At that time, people's material life will be greatly enriched!"
"With the substantial increase in productivity, the labor force of the people of Daqin has been liberated accordingly, and people's lives have become more colorful and at the same time, their life expectancy will also be greatly improved!"
"When the time comes, we will slowly develop the cultural industry, so that the people of Daqin can learn from the young, raise the old, have no worries about life, and have no regrets when they die!"
Listening to He Chao finish speaking in one breath, the future scene in He Chao's words appeared in his mind, and Ying Zheng and Li Si were already shocked and speechless!
Looking at He Chao's confident and calm appearance, Ying Zheng slowly came back to his senses, looked at He Chao with an eager face, and said,
"Virtuous son-in-law!"
"You just tell me how to do it!"
He Chao held his chin and groaned for a while, as if he had already had an idea in his heart, and gently tapped the table with his fingers, saying,
"Judging from the current situation of Great Qin!"
"The first thing we should do is to vigorously promote the steam engine to the people!"
"Open up the means of production, allow individuals to form companies and chambers of commerce, and allow people to start their own businesses and open production and processing plants!"
After listening to He Chao say the method in his heart, Li Si couldn't help frowning slightly, and asked suspiciously,
"Master Hou, the original revenue and expenditure of the existing factories are all connected to the Great Qin Treasury!"
"If the means of production are opened, the factories are opened to the people, and all the money earned goes into the pockets of individuals, how will the problem of treasury revenue be solved?"
He Chao smiled when he heard this, and said,
"Why is the prime minister suddenly confused?"
"When the time comes, we will directly expand some corresponding tax items, and the problem you mentioned will be solved. "
"However, some important means of production still need to be held by the state itself!"
"For example, power stations, gunpowder manufacturing, and other weapons and energy related to the state should be nationalized!"
After listening to Ying Zheng and Li Si, they felt that their hearts suddenly brightened!
Immediately,
"The virtuous son-in-law has a wonderful plan!"
"I and the prime minister, let's go back to the court and discuss with the ministers!"
"Just do what the virtuous son-in-law says!!"
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