The most arrogant in history

Chapter 703: Literati 4-piece set.

Ye Kun frowned: "It's not that the court has no money, it's just that Wu Qiong is like a miser and very conservative. Wait for me to talk to him and ask the Ministry of Finance to support us. Or, we can raise funds ourselves."

Industrial development is definitely inseparable from aluminum alloys.

Ye Kun couldn't let aluminum alloy hold him back, so he had to sell everything he had to make it a success.

He Tiantian also had the same meaning and said:

"The Finance and Taxation Department is not generous. Every time they ask for money, they have to spend a lot of time and effort. Otherwise, we should sell a batch of junk in the Science and Technology City and exchange it for silver."

There is indeed a lot of scrap metal in the Science and Technology City.

Many obsolete equipment and machines, as well as products that failed experiments, can be exchanged for money.

Pang Jia said: "The science and technology city must have its own industry and make money for its own use, so as not to rely on the Ministry of Finance and Taxation. The civilian vehicle factory we built before made a lot of money and invested it in scientific research. Otherwise, the funds will be even tighter."

"Junior Brother Pang's suggestion is good. We should make more money."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Our real estate development and banks in Zhuo County are very profitable. Otherwise, I will take the money first and build an aluminum plant."

He Tiantian said with a smile: "Your Majesty, real estate development is your private property. How can we have the nerve to ask for your money?"

"I am the emperor, so I cannot compete with the people for profit. As the saying goes, a family that cuts ice does not keep cattle or sheep."

Ye Kun shook his head: "The money I earn will still be invested in people's livelihood and scientific research. It's taken from the people and used for the people."

Sun Yi said, "Brother Emperor, let's build another clock and instrument factory to produce clocks and instruments, compasses, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and various navigation instruments, and sell them to the court. In this way, Wu Qiong will know that we are not idle."

The Science and Technology City has always provided the court with military and civilian equipment free of charge.

This led to Wu Qiong's illusion that the Science and Technology City was not making money and was wasting money.

Ye Kun nodded: "If we commercialize the Science and Technology City, we will be the ones who make the most money. If it really doesn't work, let's commercialize part of it first, starting with instruments and equipment."

Everyone got down to work and discussed the construction of an instrument factory.

There is also a steam engine production base, and we are discussing whether it can be commercialized.

A few days later, Ye Kun finished his research at the Science and Technology City and returned to the Imperial City to attend the Nine Departments Conference, where he brought up the commercialization of the Science and Technology City.

Sang asked without question: "What is commercialization?"

Ye Kun explained: "The Science and Technology City will be responsible for its own profits and losses, and will no longer need support from the court. The materials needed will also be purchased by ourselves, without the need for the court to allocate funds.

However, the imperial court cannot take away the products produced by the Science and Technology City for free. Business is business, and the imperial court has to pay for what it needs.”

Wu Qiong frowned: "The industries in the Science and Technology City are all tied together with the major factories of the imperial court. How can they be separated at once? For example, guns, artillery and ammunition, do they all have to be bought with money from the imperial court?"

"Master Wu, it was you who forced the Science and Technology City to go commercial."

Ye Kun rolled his eyes. "Every time I ask for money, you are always unhappy. If it weren't for these researchers, we wouldn't have guns and ammunition, turbine pumps, or steamships. And you always think that the researchers are eating idle meals and wasting the court's finances."

Wu Qiong clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, please stop talking. I'll give you the money. The Ministry of Finance and Taxation will approve the construction of the new aluminum plant."

"Even so, the Science and Technology City should still have its own industries." Ye Kun was still worried and said with a smile:

"Science and Technology City needs to be a professional instrument factory. Lord Wu, please send financial supervisors to see if the people in Science and Technology City will eat idle meals. This time, the instrument factory will only make civilian products to see how much money it can make."

Wu Qiong nodded: "That's fine, I'll send someone to take care of the finances, supervise the taxation, and see how big the civilian market is."

The aluminum plant construction plan was agreed upon and the nine departments adjourned the meeting.

After lunch, Ye Kun took some time to visit Zhuojun City and see the people's livelihood.

Tan Bamao accompanied him and made a report:

"Godfather, it's better to make money in real estate. We have built a total of 30,000 residential units, and we made an average of 10 taels of silver per unit, so the total profit is 300,000 taels. Add to that the interest on the bank loan, and it can reach 500,000 taels.

This is equivalent to the common people of Zhuo County making a tael of silver from us, and they are willing to do so.”

Ye Kun sighed: "This kind of immoral behavior must be controlled in the future. I have ten thousand ways to make money from ordinary people, but it can't be too excessive."

The banking industry is very profitable.

In the current Han Dynasty, most states and counties have opened banks.

Inside and outside the city, in larger villages and towns, as long as the people own real estate and land, they can apply for micro loans.

Private lending among the people has basically disappeared.

However, the imperial court made a fortune by lending money.

Ye Kun's Royal Bank, a joint venture with the imperial court, also opened branches in the five major capitals and its business was booming.

Tan Bamao was puzzled and asked:

"Isn't it great that we can make money this way without the people making a fuss? The people of Zhuo County have money and are willing to buy houses. We are not forcing them to buy or sell."

Ye Kun shook his head: "But in ancient times, when there was no emperor, the common people could find a place and build houses with rammed earth. With the help of everyone, they could build a few huts in a few days to shelter from the wind and rain.

But now, ordinary people need to work for many years to buy a house in Zhuo County."

Tan Bamao smiled and said, "That's different. Our house is not a thatched cottage."

"Forget it. I can't explain it to you clearly."

Ye Kun waved his hand and asked, "How is the public security situation in Zhuo County over the past year? I heard from Jiang Youbao that at the end of last year, two groups of drunks had a conflict and fought in the street, and six people died, is that right?"

Tan Bamao nodded: "In a city as big as Zhuo County, there are fights and brawls every year, and hundreds of people die. Isn't that normal?"

"fart!"

Ye Kun glared: "How can ordinary people live in peace in a city where people draw swords and kill people at any time? Ma Zhao and I have discussed that from now on, ordinary people are prohibited from carrying offensive weapons when entering the city. Swords, knives, and daggers will be confiscated.

All major blacksmith shops in the city are also prohibited from making and selling offensive swords and guns."

Ye Kun had long wanted to prohibit ordinary people from possessing offensive knives and guns.

There is no war now, and there are no bandits, so ordinary people don't need to carry swords, daggers, machetes, or spears.

You don't have to carry it with you when you go out.

Anyone holding a sharp knife must have the intention to kill.

There are people walking around the streets with swords and machetes, so there will be many unexpected fights.

Tan Bamao asked, "For hundreds of years, people have liked to carry swords for self-defense when they go out. It's hard to explain why it's suddenly banned."

In ancient times, swords were not only a standard item for warriors, but also a favorite of scholars.

Books, sword, music and chess are the four arts of scholar.

Regardless of whether they can wield a sword or not, scholars will hang a sword around their waist when they go out.

Ye Kun was also worried: "Ma Zhao also had such doubts, but the result of our discussion is that it can be banned by force. We will use one month to promote it, the second month to try it out, and the third month to officially implement it."

Tan Bamao shrugged: "This is Ma Zhao's business. I am only responsible for the Zhuo County area and cooperate with the court's decision."