"I don't have high expectations of aristocratic families, but they must obey my arrangements in everything they do, or the consequences will be severe!"
Lin Yi glanced at them and said with a smile.
He then waved to Mi Zhu, who was standing to the side. Since these aristocratic families no longer intended to resist, the Ministry of Commerce could now be established.
Zhang Wanhao and the others couldn't help but shrink their pupils; perhaps this was the Emperor's true intention.
Be good!
I just don't know how the Emperor will arrange things. I hope it won't be too cruel, otherwise the aristocratic families will suffer too much.
After receiving the instructions, Mi Zhu picked up a large stack of documents and tossed them to the aristocratic families, saying in a deep voice, "Since you are the aristocratic families of the new era in Great Liang, you must take the lead. This is your family's mission!"
ah?
Looking at the thick stacks of documents, everyone felt a chill run down their spines. Aren't aristocratic families supposed to be experts in court factional struggles? How come they're even involved in missions? This is too outrageous!
Zhang Ruohai dared not delay, picked up a document and began to read it, then frowned and said, "The promotion of the textile industry, the popularization and development of sericulture..."
This is a real problem; the north is simply not suitable for raising silkworms.
He quickly exchanged it for another one, and when he received it, his eyes lit up.
The Development of Animal Husbandry and the Feasibility of a Wool Economy
Holy crap, this stuff is awesome!
If wool and sheep are valuable, then I'll make a fortune; everything is money.
He exclaimed excitedly, "Your Majesty, leave this to the Zhang Clan! We guarantee they'll handle it perfectly for you!"
"You want to achieve beauty, but the development of animal husbandry needs to be carried out under the guidance of the Great Liang to maximize its benefits," Cao Cao said, rolling his eyes at him.
"What's the meaning?"
Zhang Ruohai was dumbfounded. Why show it to us if you're not going to show it to us? Isn't this just playing us for fools?
Cao Cao glanced at him and said meaningfully, "The purpose of the aristocratic families is to be proactive and fulfill their duties under the wise leadership of the Emperor."
Therefore, His Majesty established the Ministry of Commerce, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Revenue, to assist and guide you in supporting the industry, thereby contributing your share to building a new Great Liang!
As for the money, you can all have a share, but the lion's share must go to the Emperor. The remaining economic benefits will be enough for your noble families to live comfortably."
Everyone's pupils contracted, and their hearts sank. So this was what the Ministry of Commerce did.
The aristocratic families are to follow the guidance of the Ministry of Commerce, which means they have to obey the Emperor in everything they do. This makes them nothing more than the Emperor's lackeys. Even if they make money in the future, the lion's share will go to the Emperor, and they will only get a small portion.
It turns out the emperor was just using us as tools, letting him reap all the benefits while leaving us to bear the blame.
Holy crap, this is a total rip-off, it's a complete disaster!
"Your Majesty, it seems absurd for the Wang family, the most prestigious Wang Clan in the land, to raise silkworms..." Wang Hui's face stiffened, and he forced a dry laugh.
"Yes, my Wu Clan was once a prominent clan in the north, and now we've been reduced to blacksmithing?"
These industries aren't exactly prestigious; some are even quite basic, which makes them a bit uncomfortable.
Lin Yi glanced at them and sneered, "Didn't you say you were willing to obey me? You don't even want to do such a small thing? I think you don't want to contribute to the development of Great Liang!"
A scapegoat was thrown at him, and Wang Hui's face turned pale instantly.
"Your Majesty, I am willing!" he said solemnly.
"You're not upset, are you?"
" Wang Clan are willing to do our part to contribute to the development of Great Liang!"
Damn it, let's raise silkworms then. Consider it a contribution to silk and textiles. We're doing this for Great Liang, after all.
Cough cough!
Zhang Wanhao chuckled dryly, "This humble man thinks this dyeing cloth is excellent; I just love playing with colors!"
He had no intention of resisting; he might as well dye the cloth. Judging from the description, the prospects seemed quite good.
If the dyeing industry can truly be revitalized, it will undoubtedly generate substantial economic benefits, more than enough to sustain itself. However, the problem is that this is no easy feat.
But if things go wrong, you could lose everything.
Your Majesty, this is outrageous!
Why!
This is the only way now; otherwise, we won't survive.
Everyone gritted their teeth, signed their names, and affixed their family crests, thus receiving their support in the designated industry.
Since we have no choice, let's just do it!
Let the Ministry of Commerce provide guidance!
Watching their retreating figures, a murderous glint flashed across Cao Cao's face. He said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, these aristocratic families are so obedient now only because they have been suppressed by Your Majesty."
These plans will consume some of their resources, but if successful, even a small profit will be enough to make them rich, and they might even make a comeback!
These profits represent the profits of an entire industry; once it's supported, the profits will be enormous.
Not only can it be sold domestically, but it can also engage in external commercial trade, both of which have huge profit potential. Perhaps the aristocratic family will rise again.
Powerful families are like unyielding leeches, especially those that control an entire industry. Their power is no joke and can have a huge impact.
Simply relying on Aristocratic Clan Administration Law won't work; they can also stir up trouble through business.
hey-hey!
Mi Zhu, standing to the side, smiled, pulled out a document from the side, handed it to Cao Cao, and said with a smile, "With this, do you think the aristocratic families can still recover?"
The Imperial Examination System
Upon seeing these words, Cao Cao was momentarily stunned. But after reading the contents, he burst into laughter.
"Wonderful!"
"The powerful families wanted to monopolize talent and status, but the introduction of the Imperial Examination System by our lord directly broke their monopoly on talent, making it impossible for them to monopolize it at all."
"With the technical guidance from the Ministry of Commerce, we can completely subdue the powerful families; they'll be wiped out!"
"Moreover, this Imperial Examination gives an opportunity to those from humble backgrounds, and in the future, the people will definitely be more inclined towards Great Liang, so the aristocratic families won't be able to do anything."
He couldn't help but applaud his lord; once the Imperial Examination System was implemented, not only did it win the hearts of the people, but it also dismantled powerful clans—truly a brilliant move.
Lin Yi rolled his eyes at him and laughed, "These are just tactics. Among aristocratic families, tactics alone are not enough. They also need a shackle. The Net is their final punishment!"
Regardless of whether they are from powerful or wealthy families, as long as you offend the core interests of Great Liang, who cares about evidence? They'll do whatever they want.
The reason for leaving behind the aristocratic families is simply to provide them with intelligent tools to guide the rapid development of the entire Great Liang!
It is difficult to drive the development of society as a whole by relying solely on the promotion of technology, especially in basic areas.
But now that Lin Yi has dragged the powerful families into this mess, using them to drive the transformation of various industries, things become much simpler.