Beiyang reactionaries

"Tell me carefully."

"Prime Minister, let's focus on the big and let go of the small. The state focuses on investing in those big projects. At present, each of those big factories has an investment of at least tens of millions, tens of millions, and even some large projects have an investment of hundreds of millions. And this kind of project The investment takes a long time, and many investments will take several years to complete. No family or company has the ability to intervene in such a large project. This kind of project must be the continuous large investment of the government, and this kind of project should be the government Investment, government control, and stabilization of the country's economic foundation. Similarly, some small factories, such as flour mills, paper mills, soap factories, textile factories, and garment factories, are handed over to private businessmen for development. The advantage of private businessmen is to do business Flexible and well suited to invest in these areas.”

Liang Huankui paused.

Seeing that everyone is listening carefully to his report, he continued: "This is also true for machine manufacturing. The government should invest in large areas, such as shipbuilding, aircraft building, and locomotives, large machines needed by mines, etc. And for Some small machinery manufacturing, such as textile machinery, clothing machinery, papermaking machinery, etc., can be completely handed over to small factories for the manufacture of some simple machinery and equipment. Or the local government is responsible for investment and construction. The government has limited energy and funds. If there are limited resources, we should focus on the big ones and let go of the small ones. Focus on the main ones and give up small projects to local governments and private funds.”

"kindness."

Duan Xun nodded.

The overall strategy is to focus on the big and let go of the small.

Not bad.

The Ministry of Industry's strategy is really good.

Again.

As far as China's national capital is concerned, no one has the ability to intervene in such a large project.The main reason is that those private capitals have limited strength and limited financial capacity.Moreover, those large factories are all industries with large investment, long construction period and slow return.

In a short period of time, there is only no return on investment.

Even the government will feel headaches and financial constraints for this kind of large-scale project investment.Not to mention private capital.They are pursuing high profits, so how could they invest in such an industry with large investment and slow return.

But those small industries are fine.

The active private economy can lubricate the entire economic structure.And don't look at those factories that are not strong, but there are a lot of workers that can be placed.

Such as textile factories, garment factories and the like, the number of workers placed is astonishing.A large textile factory, a large garment factory, can accommodate thousands of workers.

It can be compared with some large factories.

"What is the current situation in light industry?"

"Prime Minister, in the past two years, as we have started to increase the tariff rate, implemented tax reduction strategies for small private enterprises, and increased government procurement, the development trend of various private factories is very good. These private capitals are all profit-seeking, As long as it is an industry that can make money, they dare to invest. With the increasing demand for clothing from the Chinese people in recent years, the number of textile enterprises and clothing factories has increased significantly. The demand for textile machinery and clothing machinery is amazing. That in Shanghai The machine manufacturing factory set up by the businessmen in Wuhan produces textile machines, clothing machines, and the machines needed by the flour mill. The sales volume is very good. Because the quality of the machines manufactured by our businessmen is worse than that of imported ones, but in the The price is one-third or half of the imported machine. So the sales volume is very good.”

"That is to say, our private enterprises also have the ability to get involved in some machine manufacturing?"

"Yes, Prime Minister. In some fields with low technical content, our private businessmen are also capable of participating in the competition."

In fact, as long as the opportunity is given, some low-tech machine manufacturing Chinese companies can get involved.Of course, based on China's current industrial foundation and industrial technology accumulation, China's machine manufacturing quality is definitely not as good as that of the great powers.

But the cost of Chinese companies is also lower than that of the big powers.

The prices are very low.

As long as the government supports them a little bit in policy and guides them a little bit, they can exert great power.After their strength reaches a certain level, they can even participate in international competition.

"Catch the big and let go of the small. What's next?"

"The next step is to start with the basics and then manufacture. Based on the current technology accumulation in our country, it is more difficult to get involved in the machine manufacturing industry in a short period of time. There are a lot of machinery and equipment manufacturing, and we can't do it in a short period of time." It may be able to build it. But our current funds are limited, so I think that the current country should mainly invest funds in basic industries. Especially the mining industry, steel plants, and power plants are the main development goals. Develop these foundations first Industry, in order to drive related industries and develop our industrial strength. In particular, we should have a complete mining industry to increase our country’s mineral production. Large-scale factories have too much investment, and the only way we can collect funds is to sell minerals. Only with a certain foundation can we have the strength to develop the machine manufacturing industry.”

Liang Huankui's Ministry of Industry has indeed done a lot.

There is a relatively complete plan.

At present, China does not have the strength to rashly jump into the equipment manufacturing industry.In the equipment manufacturing industry, we can only choose some simple and basic industries.

At present, the best way for China to do it quickly is the foundation.

There must be enough mining, steel mills, power plants.

"Finally, both research and introduction are important. First, let's talk about research. The Prime Minister, as well as the leaders, currently our country is extremely short of technical talents. But what industrial development needs is talents, especially technical talents. Therefore, I think we must do something in this regard. In order to change, our universities must train more technical personnel. In addition, the country should vigorously promote and develop technical colleges to train more technical personnel.”

"I know this."

Yes.

There is now a call for an increase in technical talent.

But where is it so easy.Which of the well-known university professors in the country is not a professor of liberal arts.

why?

They are famous, and they are not generally big.It started with the New Culture Movement, continued until the student movement in 1919, and later the anti-imperialist movement.These professors are at the forefront, serving as standard bearers.They appealed in newspapers, gave speeches on the streets, and led students to demonstrate.

They have earned them great fame.

These people have high prestige and influence in society and among students.It can be said that many students may not know the heads of many departments in the current cabinet, but they are familiar with the names of these professors.Because they grew up watching the articles of these professors.

In fact, they have made great contributions to Chinese history.

The Ruxin Culture Movement brought a huge impact to China's lifeless society and to China's society with extremely strong traditional forces.They used their voices to let Chinese students know about "science", "democracy" and so on.They can be said to be the standard bearers of the spread of Chinese new culture.

But these people are now another obstacle to the reform of Duan Xun University.

Great resistance.

Because they occupy a large share of resources, most of the university's annual funds are taken away by them.If Duan Xun wants to vigorously develop science and engineering, among the same funds, what will be reduced is their original funds.It is their interests that are affected.

Therefore, it is quite difficult to implement.

"This matter has to be discussed with the Ministry of Education. Let's talk about the following."

"Prime Minister, it is difficult to change existing universities and there are many resistances. Prime Minister, can we allow the Ministry of Industry to open universities and technical schools to train the talents we urgently need."

The Ministry of Industry lacks the most talents.

Most hope to quickly promote the development of science and engineering in Chinese education.

However, traditional universities have relatively strong resistance, including those universities in Beijing.Although many professors call for the development of science in China, they call for it. Once it affects their interests, they will also oppose it.Therefore, Liang Huankui was a little anxious. When the Ministry of Education made changes, it would be a matter of the year of the monkey.So I put forward my opinion directly.Can the Ministry of Industry be allowed to open universities and train talents by itself?

Duan Xun frowned.

Although Duan Xun thought about opening some pure arts and science universities in China.However, the Ministry of Industry is only cooperating and providing guidance. It never occurred to the Ministry of Industry to directly lead the university.

But Liang Huankui's words were not without reason.

So Duan Xun looked at Dai Kan.

Dai Kan said directly: "Minister Liang, if the Ministry of Industry opens a university, it is impossible for the finance department to prepare a special fund for you. The money for your school can only be allocated from the industrial development funds."

It is no problem for the Ministry of Industry to run universities.

However, the financial funds are all available, and it is impossible to increase the allocation of funds to the Ministry of Industry just because they want to run schools.Then there will be complaints from other departments.

The distribution of benefits is always the most difficult.