Seeing Kangxi frowning, Yinzhen couldn't help but feel nervous. Is there something wrong with this method? Since this idea came up, he has repeatedly thought about and argued. If he wants to completely solve the livelihood problem of the bannerman, this is the only effective method at present, and it is also acceptable to Kangxi and the princes and nobles. Is there any omissions?

Just when Yinzhen was uneasy, Kangxi said slowly: "This method is indeed unique and can be regarded as the best way to solve the livelihood of the bannermen. However, I have some unknown points. There are hundreds of thousands of bannermen in the capital. How many people can be arranged in the military workshop? How much is the annual expense? Can the court support it for a long time?

Furthermore, as the foundation of the Qing Dynasty, the bannermen had higher status than the people, higher than the gentry and peasants, but the status of workshop craftsmen was far inferior to that of gentry and peasants. If the bannermen were allowed to be craftsmen, wouldn’t the status of craftsmen be suddenly improved? In this way, what would the gentry react? Will it cause chaos? Causing rituals and music deteriorate?"

Seeing that Kangxi had even expressed the collapse of rituals and music, Yinzhen's expression immediately condensed. The ranking of scholars, farmers, industry and commerce was the result of China's emphasis on agriculture and commerce for thousands of years. The special status of the bannermen, and all of them were converted into workers, would inevitably greatly enhance the social status of craftsmen. Not to mention the farmers, they had no right to speak, but the reactions of the gentry class could not be taken lightly. Kangxi's words were not an unfair concern. If the gentry class felt that their status was threatened, they would definitely criticize them.

Yinzhen did not consider this issue from this perspective before. In the future, with the rise of the Industrial Revolution, the status of workers and merchants would inevitably rise, not to mention that they surpassed gentry. Farmers must surpass them, but the Qing Dynasty is currently focusing on farming and openly proposed that it is definitely not possible. Transforming bannermen into workers undoubtedly played a good leading role and must be supported.

After pondering for a moment, Yinzhen bowed and replied: "Emperor Ahma, with the prosperity of handicraft workshops, the craftsmen who work in workshops are already prosperous every month, which is particularly obvious in Jiangnan. The iron making industry, silk weaving, papermaking, printing, shipbuilding, garment making, and medicine shops have all formed labor-intensive workshops. Workshop craftsmen have become a class that cannot be ignored.

With the development of the trade economy, workshops will become more and more prosperous, and there will be more and more workshop craftsmen, and the improvement of their social status is inevitable. The transformation of bannermen into workshop workers will indeed greatly encourage this trend. However, the status of workshop craftsmen will not endanger the status of gentry. They will not harm their interests, and their reactions to this will not be too great.

Agriculture is the foundation of the country, and the court's policy of encouraging farming and sericulture cannot change. If Emperor Ama thinks this move will give people the illusion of focusing on industry and neglecting agriculture, it may be advisable to divert some bannermen to go to Liaodong to seek farming. As for whether there are bannermen who are willing to go, I believe no one will be particularly serious. What the court needs to do is just to show that it still attaches importance to agriculture and sericulture. Of course, Emperor Ama can also comfort the gentry, and they cannot have much reaction."

Playing with the method of covering the eyes? Kangxi pondered a little and thought that this method was feasible. Liaodong was already in a closed state. Even if he wanted to be serious, it was difficult to explore the reality and the Beijing News would be guided correctly. It would not be a big problem. However, it may not be necessary to say that it did not touch the interests of the gentry. Judging from the situation where the old fourteenth place attaches importance to craftsmen in Shanghai, the transformation of bannermen into craftsmen will inevitably give them a large number of official positions, and the existing Han craftsmen will also benefit.

Not to mention the bannermen, the status of Han craftsmen has risen, especially when they are granted official positions. How can scholars who study without opinions? If they can be craftsmen, why should they study hard for ten years? What is even more worried about is what the scholars will think about this, which is a disgraceful person? They are rebellious? Will they be disappointed with the court?

After pondering for a while, Kangxi said slowly: "A lot of the general managers and technical craftsmen in the military workshops in Honggang in Shanghai have been given official positions. Will the bannermen become workshop craftsmen give people an illusion? Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce have been the same since ancient times, and they suddenly become unbalanced. I am worried that they will lose their balance."

Hearing this, Yinzhen pondered for a moment. Resolving the livelihood of the bannerman can be said to be the first task of the current court. Kangxi was obviously moved, but he was worried that the craftsman's grant to the official body would have an impact on the scholars and create a balance between scholars, farmers, industry and commerce. This was to express his opinion to curb the status of the craftsman.

Yinzhen did not want to express this. If the Qing Dynasty wants to develop and to strengthen its industrial power, it must vigorously break the constraints on craftsmen. Now that there is such a great opportunity, how could he let it go easily? Thinking a little, he said: "Emperor, all military workshops are organized in the name of the Ministry of Works of the Court. The craftsmen of the Ministry of Works are officials, and the merchants who receive donations are also officials. No gentry attacks this way. My sons think that they might as well try them first and guide public opinion with the Beijing News.

The improvement of gunpowder firearms and the improvement of warships and ships all require the active development of craftsmen. If craftsmen are restricted and craftsmen have no future, it will inevitably prevent talented and knowledgeable people from entering the ranks of craftsmen. With firearms as the ranks, few craftsmen can understand the rifle of muskets and cannons, because these things must be studied in depth to understand the basics.

The same is true for the ironmaking industry. How to make good iron and steel on a large scale is not something that ordinary blacksmiths can do. A large number of knowledgeable and talented people must study the mo rope in depth. It may not even be solved by a generation, and the same is true for the casting of guns and cannons.

The reason why European countries have flourished in miscellaneous learning is that the country encourages it, not only to reward money, but also to reward titles to assassinate. In the battle against Japan, the reason why the Qing Dynasty was able to win a great victory with slight casualties was due to the benefits of firearms. If the Qing Dynasty did not develop much in the development and improvement of firearms, once it was overtaken by Europe, Japan would be the lesson of the past."

Hearing Yinzhen taking advantage of the situation, Kangxi couldn't help but feel speechless. However, when he thought of the Battle of Japan, such a huge casualty ratio, he couldn't help but be afraid that the advancement of the firearms can now be decided by the outcome of the war. It is indeed not neglected. Since the Fourteenth Old is unwilling to restrict craftsmen, he was also allowed to do so. After all, the military workshop was organized in the name of the court, and most of them were bannermen. If they really wanted to attract material discussions, the rewarded ones would be brought into the banner.

After all, this method can solve the livelihood problems of banner people once and for all, and it is worth taking some risks. Let’s take a look at the reaction first. Thinking of this, Kangxi nodded slightly and said, “Don’t publish this matter in the Beijing News. Let’s try it out for now. Pay close attention to the trends of the Jingjin and Jiangnan Shilin. In addition, everything should not be too urgent. Governing a big country is like cooking small foods. You must be patient and gradual progress is the doctrine of the mean.” As he said that, he asked again: “How many people can be arranged in the military workshop? It would be useless if there is less.”

Seeing that Kangxi finally let go, Yinzhen couldn't help but feel relieved and hurriedly bowed and said, "My son is very cautious in respect of the teachings of Emperor Ama." After he stood up, he said slightly relaxed: "With the American franchise and Australian immigration, the navy will gradually expand its enrollment in the past few years. After the training of the new Imperial Guards Army is slightly effective, it will be quickly promoted in the ban brigade in Beijing. The demand for firearms and gunpowder will double, and logistics equipment, such as military uniforms, quilts, tents, and large vehicles, will also increase.

The old minister has estimated that the military workshop in Tianjin alone can absorb 20,000 people. If it is added to Garopa, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, Australia and other places in the future, it will be more than enough to accommodate 100,000 people.

As for the military expenses of the military workshop, we naturally have to advance the money in the early stage. With Japan's compensation, there is no need to worry about not being able to turn over. After it develops, the troops have also been trained. We can use war to support the war. At least the military expenses of the military workshop are not borne by the court."

Kangxi nodded slightly and said, "The bannermen have been spoiled over the years. Shanghai is prosperous and prosperous. It's okay, Galoba, Australia, are the bannermen willing to go? Besides, if the bannermen in the capital are so scattered, will the number of bannermen in the capital besieged to drop sharply?"

Yinzhen couldn't help but secretly complained that the bannermen were unwilling to go, but they were worried that the bannermen would be scattered everywhere and the army was exhausted in the capital. After pondering for a moment, he felt something was wrong. Did Kangxi disagree with the dispersion of the military workshops and wanted to concentrate them all in Tianjin so that they could control them firmly? This is not a good idea, it is too labor-intensive and material resources.

After thinking for a moment, he replied calmly: "Return to Emperor Ama, Karobana is the location of the Nanyang Provincial Government, and is also a transit station for Australia and the Qing Dynasty. Prosperity and prosperity are just a matter of time. The location of the Australian military workshop is also a prosperous port, so the bannermen are unwilling to go there.

Besides, South Ocean and Australia are far away from the mainland and are at the forefront of routes to Europe. The climate at sea is changing and there are often storms in summer, which is not conducive to navigation. In case of war, it is difficult to take into account. Therefore, the two places must station the Eight Banners soldiers, build military ports and military workshops.

As a result, the number of people from the capital's banner has decreased. With the imperial court encouraging reproduction, it can be made up in more than ten years, so the problem should not be big."

Kangxi pondered for a while before he said in a deep voice: "The military workshop must be relatively concentrated for easy management. For the time being, Tianjin, Shanghai and Garoba are the center. Australia is vast and once there is a change, it is difficult to conquer and suppress it. It is not appropriate to establish a military workshop."

Yinzhen also wanted to take Australia firmly in his hands, and immediately said, "The emperor's holy thoughts are profound, and the ministers respect the orders."

After deciding this matter, Kangxi felt very relaxed. He had always been worried about the livelihood of the bannerman. He could completely solve it in his hands and not add burden to future generations. He was naturally very pleased.

After taking a few sips of tea, Kangxi frowned slightly again. The bannermen entered the workshop to work, which was to solve the livelihood problems of the bannermen, but in fact, it had touched the Eight Banners system and broke the rules that the bannermen were not allowed to engage in other industries. Unexpectedly, the fourteenth brother actually used the livelihood of the bannermen as a breakthrough to promote the reform of the Eight Banners system. I just don’t know what he would do next?

Mo Shen thought for a while before he asked, "Do you have specific ideas on the rectification of flag affairs?" x!.

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