Chapter 983 Where is Home? (Second update, please subscribe)
"You are not a fish, so how do you know the joy of a fish?"
While Liu Kunpeng was lamenting that he had fallen from a dignified cabinet chief to the position of chief steward of the empire's trivial affairs, the Left Chief Steward was leisurely fishing by the lake outside the northern suburbs of Zhongdu.
Located in the eastern part of Zhongdu, this lake is an artificial lake with an area of nearly 80 square kilometers. At the beginning of the city's construction, designers took advantage of the local hilly terrain and built dams to intercept the water of several nearby rivers, forming a lake with a circumference of more than 100 kilometers. It can not only serve as a water source for the city, but also form a hydrophilic space.
Of course, the lake is also surrounded by the mansions of the Ming dynasty's dignitaries. The Zuo family's mansion is also nearby, and as for the piece of land that the emperor half-granted and half-rewarded, it will soon be developed into a commercial district and passed down from generation to generation as the Zuo family's family business.
At this time, Zuo Zongtang, who was sitting by the lake, was fishing. Sitting under a parasol, he was chatting with his son, one word at a time.
"I heard that you plan to return to Shenzhou to invest?"
Zuo Zongtang asked casually while staring at the fishing float.
"Yes, father. Now China is in a period of rapid development. All industries are in urgent need of investment. China's market is so huge. If I go back to invest, the returns will surely be very considerable."
In response to his father's question, Zuo Xiaoxun answered directly that his eldest brother was a soldier and his second brother was a doctor. As for himself, although he studied chemistry and worked in the Imperial Chemical Laboratory for many years, he had always intended to start his own business.
Originally he was planning to invest in Japan, but the changes in Shenzhou made Zuo Xiaoxun change his mind.
"Well, it's a good idea that you have."
Zuo Zongtang nodded slightly and said.
"In any case, China is our foundation. Investing in China can not only benefit ourselves, but also help the economic development of China. It is a good thing for both the country and ourselves. However, you have to think clearly about the market demand for the chemical industry in China. You must first figure it out and don't invest blindly."
In response to his father's instructions, Zuo Xiaoxun smiled.
"My son knows that China's textile industry has taken shape in recent years, but its printing and dyeing technology is extremely backward. I plan to return to China to set up a printing and dyeing factory first. After the printing and dyeing factory takes shape, I will introduce equipment to set up a chemical factory in China. In short, we should take it step by step... I've taken the bait."
Without waiting for his son to finish his words, Zuo Zongtang hurriedly reeled in the fishing rod, put the caught fish into the fish basket, put the bait back on, and put the hook back into the water before speaking slowly.
"I don't know much about business, but I have been with His Majesty for these years and have learned a lot from him. When it comes to doing business, Your Majesty, no one can match you!"
What is your majesty best at?
It’s just business!
What was the origin of the Ming Dynasty?
It all started as a commercial company!
"Of course. Throughout history, how many people have been able to start from scratch and create such a business in a foreign country with nothing?"
When mentioning His Majesty, Zuo Xiaoxun's words were full of admiration. All young people in the Ming Dynasty admired His Majesty, because His Majesty's experience itself was legendary, a legend worthy of everyone's admiration.
"In fact, your Majesty's business philosophy is very simple. You should proceed step by step and continuously upgrade. Just like what you said before, you should start a printing and dyeing factory first, and then a chemical factory. When the chemical factory has reached a certain scale and you have a better understanding of the industry, you can start a chemical machinery factory. If you proceed step by step like this, you will never go wrong."
In fact, this is the process of industrial upgrading. As we all know, Nanhua’s earliest factory was only an agricultural tool repair factory, which produced and repaired agricultural tools. Where did the agricultural tools produced be supplied? They were self-produced and self-sold, and then upgraded step by step, and finally developed into a giant in the industry.
"The child knows."
Nodding slightly, Zuo Zongtang continued.
"You made a good move by investing in Shenzhou. In the future, investing in Shenzhou will definitely be the top priority for Daming. After all, Daming and Shenzhou will surely form a close whole in the future. We will prosper together and suffer together!"
There were some things Zuo Zongtang would not say in front of his son. He stared at the fish floating on the lake for a while and then spoke.
"I've already talked to Manager Fang. You can withdraw 50,000 yuan from the account..."
Manager Fang was the manager of Industrial Bank. Zuo Zongtang's salary had always been handled by Industrial Bank. As the prime minister of the empire, his annual salary income was as high as more than 30,000 yuan. Although he had a large family and a large business, he could still save some money every year. Most of the savings were invested in corresponding royal enterprises at the suggestion of the emperor, and the benefits over the years could be said to be quite lucrative.
In fact, this was also a way for Emperor Zhu to win over his subjects. Many of the imperial properties, including Nanhua Company, had shares held by generals and officials. They invested thousands of yuan a year, and as many as tens of thousands of yuan. Over the years, they accumulated a lot of money and each of them had a considerable fortune. For example, the market value of the shares held by Zuo Zongtang was at least millions, and the annual dividends far exceeded his salary.
This is a disguised favor, and of course it is necessary to win people's hearts. The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty would not directly reward gold and silver to win people's hearts. The gold and silver will be spent one day. Some things can be passed down from generation to generation, such as company stocks, and the land in Zhongdu, Yingtian and Nanhua.
Naturally, all the ministers, including Zuo Zongtang, were moved to tears of gratitude. They certainly knew what the emperor's gift was. Was it to win over the hearts of the people?
certainly!
But in fact, this is also a kind of rest with the country in a sense!
"Dad, I have enough money, I don't need..."
Without waiting for his son to finish, Zuo Zongtang shook his head and said.
"This fifty thousand yuan is not given to you by your father. It is an investment given to you by your father. Your eldest brother is in the army, your second brother is a doctor, and your fourth brother has not yet decided what he wants to do. They will definitely have a lot of expenses in the future. The income from this money will be controlled by the eldest wife in the future. This is also a little selfish of me as a father!"
Everyone has selfish desires, and Zuo Zongtang is no exception. However, his selfishness was not corruption, but a little bit of selfishness towards his family.
"Dad, I understand. Just ask Manager Fang to transfer the money to my account. I know what to do."
Zuo Xiaoxun said while joking.
"Dad, I plan to return to Shenzhou next month. When I do, I won't be with you. You and mom have to take care of yourselves."
"Um."
Zuo Zongtang nodded slightly and said.
"You don't have to worry about your family. The Zuo family...after all, their roots are in Shenzhou!"
In fact, the Zuo family's investment in Shenzhou was just the beginning. In the next few decades, it was the continuous private investment that supported Shenzhou's industrialization and eventually enabled Shenzhou to become one of the powerful countries.
It was during this process that the Ming Dynasty and Shenzhou formed a close alliance...
(End of this chapter)
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