The most arrogant in history

Sang Buyi remained silent and did not express his opinion.

Tang Xing pleaded for Zhang Tuo again: "Your Majesty, Zhang Tuo is also sincere to the court and the country, but his methods are a bit harsh. He hopes to save money for the court, and he is also worried about spoiling these foreign laborers."

"But foreign laborers are also human beings."

Ye Kun sighed: "We are China, a country of etiquette. We can't drain the pond to catch fish and kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, right? These laborers are all young people. If we treat them well and influence them, they can continue to work for another 30 years. If we are too harsh, it would be short-sighted."

They work every day without asking for a penny in wages, just to get a bite to eat. There's nothing to say about such workers, right?

In the sweatshops of later generations, the capitalists who eat people without leaving any bones for them would not be able to find such workers!

Tang Xing smiled and said, "I have the same idea as the emperor, but Lord Zhang Tuo never thinks of this."

Ye Kun shook his head and asked Tang Xing to convene the senior management of the coal mine to hold an on-site meeting.

The coal mine is huge in scale and has tens of thousands of management personnel.

Ye Kun convened hundreds of high-level managers and announced that from now on, the coal mine would be handed over to Tang Xing for management, who would set up a separate office and hold daily meetings.

Tang Xing's rank was also upgraded to the third grade, the same as Zhang Tuo's.

At the meeting, Ye Kun reiterated his views:

"Just strictly follow the points I mentioned. First, no worker should be allowed to freeze to death or starve to death. Second, workers' working hours cannot exceed ten hours a day. Third, every worker must be guaranteed four days of rest per month. Fourth, workers must get medical treatment if they are sick... Fifth, we must have cultural classes for the night shift to help workers blend into the Chinese family."

These are all regulations that were made in the past.

But at Shuozhou Coal Mine, it has not been implemented at all!

As long as these points are implemented, those foreign workers will not cause trouble!

Ye Kun also announced that there should be a reward and punishment mechanism in coal mines. Managers with achievements should be promoted; managers without achievements should be resolutely dismissed!

We should also select a group of production role models from among the workers, commend them, give them material rewards, and motivate other workers.

Tang Xing asked Ye Kun: "Your Majesty, can we implement a contracting system? That is, the daily tasks are fixed, and the workers can rest after completing their work."

Ye Kun nodded and said, "You can do a small-scale trial. If this can improve efficiency, then gradually promote it. Don't rush it."

After the meeting, Ye Kun called Zhang Tuo again and gave him a lecture.

Zhang Tuo felt wronged and sighed, "Your Majesty, if you let me manage the coal mine, I will save more money than Tang Xing and get more work done."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "I believe this, but harsh measures cannot last long. With your high-pressure tactics, half of the workers will die within three years. You have to understand that I spent a lot of money to import these workers from other places."

In history, when Emperor Yang of Sui was building the Grand Canal, many civilians worked in the water for months, and their wounds became infested with maggots. In the end, countless people died and were injured, which led to a nationwide uprising, such as the 18 rebel kings and the 72 armies, which ended the Sui Dynasty.

Ye Kun cherishes human resources for the sake of long-term development.

The iron ore in the coal mine will continue to be developed for hundreds of years.

These foreign workers have gained experience and can be transformed into lifelong coal miners on the spot in the future, which is in line with Ye Kun's maximum interests.

Zhang Tuo said seriously: "Our navy has already reached the Tianzhu Peninsula. I heard there are tens of millions of people there. If there are not enough laborers, we can just capture some more people and bring them over."

"Is it free of cost for me to arrest someone?"

Ye Kun rolled his eyes: "It may take three months or even half a year to send the prisoners from the Tianzhu Peninsula to the coal mine here. If 80 of the 100 people can arrive alive, it's considered good.

But the workers here are different. They are already skilled workers and have experienced the test of acclimatization. They are our long-term labor force. Therefore, we must treat them well! "

Zhang Tuo smiled awkwardly: "Your Majesty is right. Anyway, I will not interfere in the affairs of the coal mine in the future. I will just take care of my own government affairs."

Ye Kun patted Zhang Tuo on the shoulder and said, "Why don't you come with me and return to the capital to take up your post. If you continue to be the governor of Shuozhou, you and Tang Xing will not get along, and you might cause trouble again."

Zhang Tuo was overjoyed: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I am willing to go to Zhuo County and serve Your Majesty at my utmost!"

The third-rank official in front of the prime minister's door.

If I could follow the emperor, my future would definitely be brighter!

Ye Kun nodded and called Tang Xing over:

"Tang Xing, I am taking Zhang Tuo back now. The entire Shuozhou is handed over to you. You are the governor of Shuozhou and the general manager of the coal mines. You can show your skills in the future without any constraints. But I have to make a promise. I need you to make achievements."

Tang Xing was deeply moved and clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I promise that the output of coal will increase steadily. If there is not enough coal, I will be the one to ask!"

Ye Kun nodded and smiled, "You must also ensure that the quality of coal does not decline, and the lives of coal miners must be guaranteed and they must be energetic. All the regulations I have stipulated must be implemented.

If you can do this job well, I will set up a mining department to be solely responsible for the national mining business, and let you be the chief minister, a high-ranking official! "

Today's coal mines and iron mines are all managed by the Ministry of Industry.

Because the coal mine and iron mine are so large in scale, Ma Zhengyang is very busy and tired.

Tang Xing was moved to tears and clasped his fists and said, "I have followed the emperor since I was in the Tanbing Hall in Pingye County. In this life, I will devote myself to serving the emperor!"

"It is to serve the country and the people."

Ye Kun said a few more words of comfort and returned to the camp.

The next morning, Ye Kun rode forward on horseback, following the Great Wall towards Zhuo County.

The north howls, as sharp as a knife.

Ye Kun was wearing a brocade hat and a sable fur coat, and he was not afraid of the cold, so he galloped all the way.

That night, we rested at Yanmen Pass.

The terrain of Yanmen Pass is extremely dangerous and it is known as the No. 1 Pass in China. There is a saying that "among the nine passes in the world, Yanmen is the first."

Yanmen Pass has always played an important role in the battle against the Huns in the north.

But now, the Huns have been driven out all the way, and Yanmen Pass has become the inland area of ​​Kyushu.

The beacon tower hasn't lit the signal fire for five years.

There were only more than 300 soldiers stationed at the pass, and every day was a very leisurely time.

Ye Kun rested his horse at the gate and asked Sang Buyi, "Sir Sang, can you still bear it? If not, don't ride with me. Go back slowly by car."

Sang Buyi smiled bitterly: "The emperor is riding a horse, how dare I be lazy?"

"Well, I'll have a drink with you to keep the cold away and warm you up."

Ye Kun laughed loudly while roasting himself by the fire and drinking with Sang Buyi and others.

Suddenly, a personal guard came to report: "Your Majesty, the sentries outside have caught two people, a young man and woman, acting suspiciously. They might be spies! Or maybe assassins!"

Ye Kun frowned: "How do you know it's a spy or an assassin?"