Chu Fan said: "Regarding this matter, it is not enough to just conduct strict supervision. What needs to be done is that all accounts must be accurate without any errors or omissions, and the flow of every fund must be transparent and traceable to prevent anyone from tampering with it.
Therefore, the court can recruit students proficient in arithmetic from the five universities currently established in Wei State to serve in the foundation. This will also give these university students an opportunity to enter the court, so that more people in Wei State can understand the importance of learning.
The people in the Imperial Study realized that His Majesty's seemingly proposed policy actually contained plans for various occupations in the State of Wei. This made them admire His Majesty's thinking and perspective on things, which was very different from theirs.
You should know that if the imperial court on Shengwu Continent is short of money, it usually either increases taxes or collects donations from the people. Even when the Wei Kingdom was on the verge of collapse, the ministers in the court only thought of this solution.
The rulers of the Shengwu Continent had never thought of actively borrowing money from their own people, and even paying interest to their people. This was an unprecedented innovation in history.
You must know that on the Shengwu Continent, with the exception of the current Emperor Wei, no emperor would bow his head and borrow money from the people, let alone pay interest. In the eyes of these emperors, the wealth of the country they rule should belong to them, and the people are just tools to be driven by them.
In the eyes of these countries' emperors, the people of their country were never regarded as equal individuals, let alone their well-being.
However, the current Emperor Wei is completely different. As long as the people of Wei do not do anything illegal or despicable, His Majesty will give them equal respect and care and ensure that they live a stable and prosperous life.
Chu Anping said, "Your Majesty, we have noted down what you said. I have a question for you, Your Majesty. Please give this foundation a name."
You know, in feudal dynasties, having an organization named by the emperor himself was a great honor and a symbol of imperial recognition. That's why Chu Anping asked Chu Fan to give the foundation a name. This would not only demonstrate His Majesty's importance to the organization, but would also help the people of Wei gain greater trust and support for the foundation.
Chu Fan had long been accustomed to naming five universities, and was no longer surprised by the naming of this foundation.
Chu Feng thought for a moment and then said, "Then let's call it the 'Wei State Development Fund'. This name not only reflects the foundation's purpose, but also demonstrates the national will of the court. It implies that under the leadership of the court, the Wei State will become better and stronger."
After hearing what Chu Fan said, Chu Anping immediately felt that this name was very good. It was not only easy to understand but also easy to remember. More importantly, it made people know at once that this foundation was an official organization of the Wei State.
You have to know that in this feudal dynasty, the people are still very respectful of the imperial power and have great trust in the organization granted by His Majesty the Emperor, so by then there should be a large number of aristocratic families, wealthy businessmen, and ordinary people who will purchase the foundation's war funds and development funds.
Chu Fan continued, "Let's leave it at that for the foundation. The Royal Government Affairs Office and Prime Minister Cao should discuss having the Royal Daily report on the 'Wei State Development Fund' in the next few days, specifically the specific uses of the war fund, the purchase conditions, and the potential returns, so that the people of Wei can fully understand this policy.
"Hey, we should have invited Prime Minister Cao to the Imperial Study. If he were here today, he would have heard all these details and perhaps offered some valuable suggestions. After all, as a veteran of three dynasties, he has rich experience and unique insights into how to govern a country. I guess I haven't considered this thoroughly enough."
Seeing Chu Fan blaming himself, Chu Anping spoke to him and consoled him, "Your Majesty, don't blame yourself. Although Prime Minister Cao was unable to attend in person, we will certainly convey the details. Furthermore, I believe that even if Prime Minister Cao were here, he wouldn't be as thoughtful as Your Majesty, so Your Majesty, don't blame yourself too much for not summoning Prime Minister Cao."
Of course, Chu Fan was just saying it. He just didn't want to waste too much time. If Chu Anping and others could not explain the policy of "Wei State Development Fund" clearly to Cao Mengde, Cao Mengde would think that he was competing with the people for profit by doing so, and he would definitely enter the palace to ask why he made such a decision.
If such a thing really happened, then I would have to spend a lot of time explaining the pros and cons to Cao Mengde, which would be a complete waste of my time. However, since I forgot to ask Cao Mengde to come to the Imperial Study for consultation, I would have to bear the consequences that might occur.
Chu Fan didn't dwell on this matter too much, and continued to ask Chu Anping: "Sixth Master, how is the progress of the textile factory?"
Chu Anping gathered his thoughts and replied, "Your Majesty, the textile factory has officially begun production. A considerable amount of wool yarn has accumulated, and wool sweaters have begun to be mass-produced. The female workers in the textile factory are becoming increasingly skilled in making wool sweaters, and their efficiency has significantly improved.
However, after trying on the wool sweaters Your Majesty ordered, I found that such clothes are not suitable for wearing in this season. It is almost summer now, and these sweaters are too thick and heavy. Basically, no one needs such clothes in this season."
Chu Fan covered his face. This seemed to be a problem he hadn't considered. He had indeed neglected the seasonal changes. He had originally just wanted the imperial court to purchase the Xiongnu's wool and mutton, causing the various Xiongnu tribes to fight each other for the benefits of wool and mutton. And at that time, the system check-in just happened to have obtained a textile machine, so Chu Anping was asked to start building a textile factory.
However, Chu Fan thought about how cold last winter was. He realized that he had asked Chu Anping to have the workers knit woolen sweaters in preparation for winter, although it was a little early.
But there is a saying: It is better to be prepared than to be caught unprepared. Only by making adequate preparations can we deal with future emergencies.
Chu Fan pretended to be calm and said, "Then let's store all the wool sweaters we've produced now and use them when winter comes."
Chu Anping hadn't expected His Majesty to be already considering the upcoming winter. He continued to ask, "Your Majesty, isn't it too early to start preparing for winter? Should we reduce production to avoid overstocking?"
Chu Fan directly denied it: "There is no need to reduce production. Wool sweaters are very useful in winter."
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