Novel East
Chapter 95.2
Consequently, the news was announced: Their Majesty had decided to sell the woven fabrics at a fair price.
What? His Majesty is selling the woven fabrics?
And at a cheap price, no less?
His Majesty has called upon the female workers to weave, and now hes selling the fabric at a cheap price. Hes not making any profit, so whats the point of all this fuss?
Who cares what hes doing, its good for us!
Yeah, my family is in dire need of clothes. Lets grab a few bolts of fabric first!
The first to react were the female workers from the textile mill.
Because Lin Beifan paid relatively high wages, the women worked very earnestly and diligently to earn their pay, ensuring the quality of the fabric was guaranteed to be even higher than that circulating in the market.
Now, to be able to sell it at such a cheap price, it felt like they had stumbled upon a great bargain. ๐๐ธ๐๐ฎ๐ต๐ฎ๐ช๐ผ๐.๐ฌ๐ธ๐
Therefore, even before their shift ended, they had already flocked to the warehouse. ๐ฃ๐ค๐ซ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐.๐๐ค๐
Bring me two bolts of cloth first!
Ill take three bolts!
I want ten bolts!
Do you need that many? Can you use them all?
Who knows if such good deals will come again in the future? So its better to stock up!
That makes a lot of sense!
As a result, everyone became even more frenzied.
The fabrics had not even gone on sale yet, but they had already been snapped up internally.
Many others were eagerly waiting, hungry for the new fabric to appear.
However, outsiders began to mock Lin Beifan.
This foolish emperor has started to lose his mind again!
He organized millions of female workers to produce fabrics, paying them high wages, only to sell the products at a low price! All this effort, and he hasnt made any profit!
Its more than just not making a profit; its a downright loss! High wages mean high costs, but the prices havent increased accordingly! With every piece of fabric sold, he loses money. Only a fool would do such a thing!
Indeed foolish! Otherwise, why would he be called the foolish emperor?
Whats the point of all this fuss for nothing?
Lin Beifan was very disdainful of the mockery from the outside world.
Whats the point? You short-sighted people will never understand, I cant be bothered to explain to you!
At this moment, Yan Song arrived with two young people.
The three of them spoke in unison, We greet Your Majesty, may our Emperor live for ten thousand!
Please, rise!
Lin Beifan said with a beaming smile, pointing to the two strangers, Minister Yan, what is the meaning of this?
Yan Song spoke with trepidation, To report to Your Majesty, since being favored by you and entrusted with important duties, your humble servant has been very anxious, fearing to fail your expectations! Therefore, in these past days, your humble servant has been seeking talents to alleviate Your Majestys concerns. Sincerity can melt metal and stone, and finally, your humble servant has found two capable individuals to assist!
Is it the two of you? Introduce yourselves! Lin Beifan said seriously.
One of the young men was the first to speak, This student is Cao Cao, and I have seen Your Majesty!
Lin Beifan was taken aback, another familiar figure!
In an era of governance, he is a capable minister; in times of chaos, a formidable hero. So mighty that he could command princes in the name of the Son of Heaven, even capable of overthrowing the Han dynasty itself!
At this moment, another young man spoke, This students name is Qin Hui. I have the honor of meeting Your Majesty!
Lin Beifan was startled once again, Well, this is another familiar figure!
The most corrupt official of the Song dynasty, a notorious capitulationist and proponent of weakness in politics, he advocated for ceding territory and paying tribute in vassalage, leading to the massive loss of national land, the persecution of loyal officials, and a reputation that has been tarnished for over a thousand years.
Lin Beifan looked at Yan Song speechlessly, thinking, I asked you to recommend talents, and you sent me two notorious traitors!
Are you trying to ruin my empire?
All three felt uneasy under Lin Beifans gaze!
Cao Cao asked anxiously, Your Majesty, is there something wrong?
Lin Beifan shook his head, smiling amiably, Nothing is wrong! Just by hearing your names, I know you are the cream of the crop! However, I still want to test you! If you have talent, I will certainly make good use of it!
Cao Cao and Qin Hui were overjoyed: Please, Your Majesty, pose your question!
Lets start with you!
Lin Beifan had high expectations for Cao Cao. The outside world is currently mocking me for selling cloth at a fair price, saying Im doing business at a loss. What do you think?
Your Majesty, they are all short-sighted, not worth your attention! Cao Cao said with disdain.
Why do you say that? Lin Beifan asked with a smile.
Because they are all unaware of Your Majestys profound intentions!
Cao Cao spoke up, speaking eloquently: Human life is nothing more than clothing, food, shelter, and transportation, with the most important being the first three: clothing, food, and shelter! As long as these three issues are resolved, the peoples quality of life is guaranteed! Once the peoples quality of life is secured, national power will naturally increase!
Previously, Your Majesty had already solved the problems of food and shelter! By providing grain and wages, you summoned millions of common people to mine, reclaim wasteland, and dredge rivers, ensuring that the people had food to eat and money to spend!
Later on, you built cement houses and sold them at discounted prices, solving the housing problem for the people!
In less than half a year, the problems of food and shelter for millions of people were resolved, an achievement unparalleled in history! Your Majesty, you can now be compared to the sage kings of ancient times!
A compliment was quietly delivered.
Lin Beifan beamed with great pleasure, Well said, continue!
The issue of food has been resolved, and the issue of shelter has been resolved as well. Now, the only thing left is the issue of clothing!
But clothing cant just be produced whenever we want; there are various limiting conditions. Individual power is ultimately limited, which is why we need to utilize the power of the imperial court to organize a society-wide mass production!
If you lack tools, Ill provide you with tools; if you lack money, Ill provide you with money. In this way, resources are integrated, everyone can work with peace of mind, and strive in production!
Although the court might suffer a loss, the common people will all have clothes to wear!
Cao Cao said with admiration, Your Majestys actions are truly about sacrificing the public for the private benefit, sacrificing your own purse to fatten the wallets of the common people! Even the sage rulers of ancient times couldnt achieve such selflessness! Cao Cao admires you immensely!
Lin Beifan once again beamed with great pleasure, Very well said. You truly are a talented person, and I greatly appreciate you! Currently, there are vacancies in all six ministries, where would you like to serve? I will make the arrangements for you!
Cao Cao was overjoyed, feeling that he had passed the emperors test and that his days of rapid advancement were upon him!
He pondered seriously about which department he should join to best utilize his knowledge.
Among the current six ministries, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was already taken by Heshen.
Although the position of Minister of the Ministry of Works was still vacant, Heshen also held this position for the time being and had been doing very well, so there was no point in considering that.
The Minister of the Ministry of Rites was also unappointed, but Li Linfu had risen to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites and was doing very well, making it highly likely that he would become the Minister. As a newcomer, Cao Cao definitely couldnt compete with him.
The position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Service was still open, but Yan Song was in the Ministry of Civil Service.
He was his own recommender and had done him a favor, so he absolutely could not compete with him.
So now, only the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of War were left.
In the end, he made his choice
Reporting to Your Majesty, this humble servant wishes to go to the Ministry of War!
Lin Beifan nodded: Very well! I hereby appoint you as the Supervisor of the Ministry of War, with the rank of fifth-grade official! If you perform well, the position of Minister of War shall be yours!
Cao Cao was overjoyed: Thank you for Your Majestys grace! This servant will certainly serve with utmost dedication, to the point of exhaustion unto death!
Do well, I have great confidence in you!
Lin Beifan looked towards another young man, smiling amiably, he said, Qin Hui, now its your turn! I ask you, if I were to command you to frame a loyal and good person, what would you plan to do?
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