They are just some long-term concepts. It is obviously impossible for him to accept these words immediately.

But this is completely enough for Zhu Zhanji.

For some things, once the seeds are planted, as long as they are watered and fertilized regularly, they will always bloom and bear fruit one day.

So after seeing Zhu Gaochi's reaction, Zhu Zhanji understood that it was time to sow the seeds. He calmed down slightly, then lowered his voice again and said:

"So, we can't do without businessmen, and the prosperity of Ming Dynasty also needs the efforts of these businessmen. Firstly, they can drive some people and increase their income. Secondly, we can even allow the people to conduct some business operations on their own, such as

Engage in breeding chickens, ducks, fish, cattle, sheep, and pigs, or even plant some crops with greater value. When these are harvested, you can sell them directly to merchants instead of just growing food!"

"After all, when growing food, even if there is a bumper harvest, people's income will still be limited. After a bumper harvest, people who should be in poverty will still be in poverty."

"Only by increasing this kind of income other than food, can people get rid of the dependence on the weather and get some extra income. Even if they encounter droughts or floods, they can still rely on the income outside the fields.

In the past, not only that, these industries that brought in far more money than growing food also made it easier for the people to become rich. When the people had extra money, they would naturally live a good life."

"If that's the case, wouldn't everyone flock to it when they see the benefits?"

Zhu Gaochi still frowned and said in confusion:

“Who would grow food now that growing other high-value crops or raising livestock can bring greater returns?”

"Of course not!"

Zhu Zhanji shook his head and said: "Although it is human nature to seek profit, how can it not always be human nature to avoid harm?"

"Whether it is breeding or planting other high-value crops, we need to pay attention to the basic principle of adapting to local conditions. If we deliberately violate this, it will naturally not bring any benefits."

"Just like some fertile fields in the south, planting Champa rice can produce two or even three crops a year. The harvest is stable and the people are rich. However, if you plant some high-value crops in the north, it will increase certain risks!"

"If you are not completely sure, some people will naturally hesitate and choose more conservative rice cultivation. There are also some lands that are only suitable for growing food. It is impossible for people to stop planting just because they cannot grow other things, right?"

"Besides, if one day people stop growing food, why won't the price of food immediately rise? Naturally, some people will see the benefits!"

Champa rice was something Zheng He brought back. It is now being planted in the south, and Zhu Gaochi is no stranger to it.

So after listening to Zhu Zhanji's words, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

I have to say that Zhu Zhanji’s words, no matter how he said them, are at least basically reasonable.

"And these things actually need to be regulated by the court. If there is less food, the court can appropriately increase the price of food. Naturally, more people will grow more food. And if there are more other things, the price will naturally increase.

It’s low.”

"Of course, in order to prevent some businessmen from maliciously raising the price of something, the court not only needs to regulate the price, but also needs to issue relevant laws and regulations to restrict it. We can bring convenience to the businessmen, but accordingly, the businessmen must
Chapter completed!