HCB Chapter 444 Establishment of Railway Co., Ltd.
Chapter 444 Establishment of Railway Co., Ltd.
Xianyang City, Imperial Palace, Imperial Study.
"Everyone, where does the cost of building the railway come from now, do you understand?
Ying Zheng looked at the mountain of memorials on the imperial case, glanced at the civil and military officials present and said.
Nesten and other former opponents looked at each other with embarrassment on their faces.
Before, they had been refusing to agree to the Daxing Railway Project on the grounds of insufficient funds, but now, just a few days later, they were severely slapped in the face by replies from various counties and counties.
Even local officials and businessmen can see the importance of the railway and demand that the railway be built to promote economic development, but their courtiers can't see it, which is really a great irony.
"Now, no one should continue to object to the planning of the Ring Daqin Railway project?"
Meng Yi smiled and said.
As Ying Yu's hardcore fans, Meng Yi and others have already consulted with Ying Yu, and they know that the driving force behind all this comes from Ying Yu.
The great commercial development of Daqin was created by Ying Yu. Ying Yu has the reputation of being a business sage among merchants. It couldn't be easier to create momentum.
However, it was initiated by the appeal of the private chamber of commerce, and the application by the local government will undoubtedly spread the enthusiasm for trains throughout Daqin, and let the whole Daqin know the benefits of building railways and running trains.
This is more effective than any propaganda method.
Everyone's eyes couldn't help but fell on Nei Shiteng and other household officials.
After all, the most resolute and influential opponents were basically from the Ministry of Household Affairs.
"It's not that I'm completely opposed to railway construction, it's just that the treasury really can't afford so much money."
"Now that private merchants are willing to invest, I naturally have no objections!"
Nei Shiten, who had attracted everyone's attention, hopped his feet like a rabbit hit by an arrow.
"Indeed, although this railway has many advantages, the cost of construction is indeed a bit too high. Even if you have money, whether it is suitable to invest in railway construction is a question worth discussing."
"This is not millions or tens of millions, but tens of millions of astronomical wealth."
Feng Jie also smiled awkwardly, distinguishing for himself.
"Everyone still underestimates the financial resources of our Daqin people today."
"Don't forget that the tax revenue from the national treasury is only a small part of the wealth created by Daqin. The real big ones are still among the private merchants."
"When the traffic conditions do not keep up with the economic development, the flow of business and trade will be restricted, and a lot of funds will be idled. This can be seen from the increasing number of deposits in the Daqin Royal Bank."
"At this time, use the money to build more railways and complete the infrastructure, so that the economy can continue to grow at a high speed."
"Moreover, the cost of railway construction actually returns wealth to the people in the form of construction, which is also in line with the cycle of taking from the people and using it for the people."
Xiao He replied with a smile.
"Exactly, there is no need to mention the business growth in the later period. The tens of thousands of miles of railways alone can bring millions of starting jobs and drive at least hundreds of thousands of families to become rich."
"Moreover, in practice, we can train a team with comprehensive construction capabilities for our Daqin, and lay a solid foundation for our Daqin to accelerate the process of integrating into the new frontier."
"These are things that simply cannot be measured in money."
Chen Ping followed suit.
He had studied with Ying Yu for a period of time before, and went to counties and counties to practice before returning to Xianyang. Therefore, he had a deep understanding of the backwardness of transportation in Daqin's remote areas, and naturally understood the importance of railways.
"If it's just absorbing a large amount of private funds, will it cause the Daqin Railway Company to have too high a proportion of private shares and too much influence?"
Nestern thought for a long time before he frowned and said.
The eyes of many courtiers suddenly became serious.
Because they all had the same worries as Nestern.
The great development of Daqin's commerce certainly laid the foundation for Daqin's economic take-off, but it also completely broke the former class system of scholars, farmers, businessmen and commerce.
The merchants have suddenly become a very important class from the bottom of the society. This has made many officials worry about whether the profit-seeking merchants will pose a threat to the future of Daqin after they have the right to speak.
"First of all, among the Daqin Railway Company, the imperial court must have absolute control."
"No matter how much money the businessman injects, they only get dividends, and they don't have the right to interfere with the planning and construction of the railway."
"Secondly, it is precisely because businessmen have too much wealth that they need to absorb these spare funds into the correct channels, which is safer."
"In the end, the railway is for the people in peacetime, and it is for the army in wartime. Without the railway, the Qin army would not be able to reach the place it needs to reach in a short time."
Ying Yu smiled faintly.
As a traverser, he naturally understands the threat of capital.
Don't look at the fact that the merchants in Daqin are very secure now, that's because they are still in the early stage of development, and the prestige of Ying Yu and Ying Zheng is enough to suppress the ambitions of those who are restless.
But if there are no restrictions, and the merchants are given hundreds of years to develop, and then encounter a weaker emperor, the merchants will definitely want to ask for more.
And Ying Yu's solution is also very simple.
First of all, firmly grasp the military power. Without military power, only money will not become a big weapon.
But Daqin has strict arms restriction measures.
Moreover, Ying Yu's control over advanced technologies, especially those involving the military, is also extremely strict.
This limits the development space of Daqin merchants to business.
The second is to improve the Great Qin Commercial Law and restrict improper commercial behavior with strict laws. It is not as good as monopoly, driving up market prices, and people's livelihood industries must be controlled by the court.
Continue the fine tradition of Great Qin’s emphasis on the law, and promote compulsory education to open up the wisdom of the people.
Daqin is an absolute centralized imperial system. As long as there is no problem with the people's hearts, mere businessmen will not cause major disturbances at all.
And the fishing boat Ying Yu has always been firmly in his hands.
In addition to the government, Daqin does not allow the people, especially businessmen, to set up newspapers and periodicals privately.
Ying Yu will never forget the lesson of later generations of media after being infiltrated by capital.
In the end, in the name of the imperial court and in the name of infrastructure construction, all the spare funds of the merchants were used.
It not only eliminates the threat of idle funds, but also uses these funds to further strengthen the infrastructure of Daqin, drive more people to become rich, and simultaneously strengthen Xianyang City's control over the states and counties.
Before the merchant capital has developed, enough constraints will be put on them, so that they can honestly move forward according to the imperial court's plan.
If you still dare not accept it, don't forget that the sword, the fishing boat, and the hearts of the people are all in the hands of the court.
Is it true that the court can no longer lift a knife?