Cao Song also understood that even if they were willing to work hard to produce farm tools, all the workshops combined would not be enough to meet the needs of this spring plowing.
People are driven by self-interest; if we don't offer them some incentives, it will be difficult to meet the needs of this spring planting season.
Zhao Ning hurriedly said, "Grand Minister of Agriculture, we...!"
"Hehe~, alright, no need to say more."
Before Zhao Ning could finish speaking, Cao Song waved his hand with a smile.
Then Cao Song looked at everyone solemnly and said, “Everyone must remember that His Majesty attaches great importance to this spring plowing. Everything must be done as quickly as possible to make farm tools. If we can finish ahead of schedule, I will personally report to His Majesty on your behalf. Do you all understand?”
"Please rest assured, Grand Minister of Agriculture, we will do our utmost to expand the workshops upon our return, and we will definitely produce the agricultural tools needed by the court before the spring planting season..."
Cao Song's words made everyone's eyes light up. There was money to be made and the emperor's favor to be gained. It was a godsend. So they all patted their chests and assured Cao Song.
Cao Song nodded. "That's good. Without further ado, everyone should hurry back and prepare!"
"We take our leave!!"
After leaving the government office, Zhao Ning rushed back home immediately. He ordered his workshops to start producing farm tools as soon as possible, and also summoned the local powerful families to his home once again.
After hearing Zhao Ning relay Cao Song's and the court's demands, the powerful clans all expressed their willingness to fully cooperate, as they had indeed gained considerable benefits from their cooperation with Zhao Ning on several occasions.
Like Zhao Ning, other wealthy merchants and powerful figures also contacted their respective families. Besides the huge profits involved, the most important reason was that everyone wanted to take this opportunity to gain favor with the emperor.
As a result, each family not only put their own workshops at full capacity to produce farm tools, but also began to spare no effort in recruiting manpower and expanding their workshops.
In a short time, not only did countless previously closed workshops reopen, but under the leadership of various families, countless new workshops also emerged to rush to make farm tools, showing a trend of widespread development.
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