Emperor Hongzhi glanced at everyone silently, feeling very clear in his heart.
There are many factories here, with tens of thousands of people working for them. The difference between annual wages and monthly wages, everyone knows which one is more beneficial to them.
It¡¯s just that this is beneficial to the big capitalists and big factory owners. With huge funds in your hands, you can do anything. But for ordinary people, this is not necessarily the case. For Ming Dynasty, this also involves huge risks.
Money is only your own money in your own hands.
If you put it in the owner's hands, it will be the owner's money.
As Liu Jin said, when the market is good, there is no need to worry about not being able to pay wages, but what about when the market is bad?
Or what about when funds are misappropriated to make other investments and there is a shortage of funds?
Once there is a situation where wages cannot be paid, will things like Nanjing happen again?
As the emperor, Emperor Hongzhi must consider this matter.
Hundreds of thousands of people in Nanjing rioted. This was a terrible thing. Fortunately, it was handled in time and it did not cause a catastrophe. However, not every official has Wang Shouren's ability and courage.
If this matter occurs in other places, if it is not dealt with in time, it may cause serious troubles. Warfare may spread, and the foundation of the Ming Dynasty may be shaken.
"As Liu Jin said, if wages are paid monthly, one month's wages will not be paid. Even if the workers are resentful, they will not cause much trouble, and the court can easily mobilize funds to remedy the situation.
But if a year¡¯s salary and a large number of workers are involved, the capital requirements will be very huge, and it will be easy to get started.
After some comparison, Emperor Hongzhi naturally admired Liu Jin even more.
They are all capitalists, but Liu Jin is different from others.
I can always consider more comprehensive things. I have always been paid on a monthly basis. Once I make money, I spend money differently than everyone else.
Others were intoxicated and greedy for enjoyment. Most of Liu Jin's money was spent on education, vigorously building various schools and promoting and supporting new education.
When considering problems, you can consider them from an overall and long-term perspective.
"Your Majesty, Liu Jin is here~"
At this time, Xiao Jing came over and whispered a reminder.
Soon, Liu Jin came to the Shangshu room, saluted Emperor Hongzhi and sat down.
"Liu Jin, you are here at the right time. Everyone has expressed opposition to your proposal to introduce a law requiring all factories, workshops, firms, etc. to pay wages in full every month when hiring workers."
When Emperor Hongzhi saw Liu Jin, he immediately laughed and said.
Hearing Emperor Hongzhi¡¯s words, Liu Jin was not surprised at all. In fact, he had already expected that everyone would oppose this matter. Liu Jin was too clear about the urinary nature of capital.
"Liu Jin, we all rely on reputation when doing business. It will be enough to pay everyone full wages at the end of the year. There is no need to force everyone to pay wages on a monthly basis, right?"
Zhang Mao looked at Liu Jin and said.
"Yes, yes, everyone has a very large demand for funds when doing business, and funds are relatively tight. If this is paid out on a monthly basis, the funds in hand will be even tighter."
"Furthermore, if the wages are paid monthly, workers will spend their wages randomly. It is better to wait until the end of the year to pay them all together, so where will everyone's money be saved."
Li Dongyang also nodded and said.
¡°Anyway, everyone is basically covered with food and accommodation. Food and accommodation are all in the factory, and the workers are not disadvantaged.¡±
Liu Jin looked at everyone, smiled and replied: "I know what everyone is thinking. I also have many factories under my command, and I need a large amount of funds every month to pay wages."
"This annual wage payment is naturally beneficial to factory owners and employers. With money in hand, you can do a lot of things."
"But have you noticed a phenomenon? In normal times, various products are not very popular, but at the end of the year and during the annual holiday, everything is very popular."
¡°Many merchants need to start stocking up on sufficient goods long in advance. At the end of the year, sales in just a few days account for 30 to 40% of the entire year¡¯s sales.¡±
"Have you ever thought about this problem?"
"Isn't this simple? It's because it's the end of the year and everyone has a holiday and gets paid, and they have to go home to celebrate the New Year. Naturally, they have to do a lot of shopping."
Zhang Mao curled his lips and said.
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Different people from different walks of life naturally think from different perspectives. These big guys present have actually transformed into capitalists in the new era.
They can oppose the traditional conservative forces, but when it comes to their own interests, they will be the same as before. In the final analysis, it is still the old saying, interests determine everything.
"Well said~"
After hearing this, Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but admire it.
The Ming Dynasty was able to achieve its current situation because the distribution of benefits was from top to bottom, allowing everyone to taste the huge dividends of capitalism and colonialism, and everyone could get their own share from the huge dividends. .
The most basic development of capital is achieved by squeezing workers' labor, continuously extending working hours, and lowering labor prices. However, with the continuous development of capital, you will gradually find that it is useless to just produce products and find buyers for the products. And the market is the key. (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com