Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1071

[Chapter 1062 Welfare Policy]

“Welfare policy.”

Pang Yukun was dumbfounded. He is still a little uncomfortable with these strange policies, but there is no doubt that the people like these welfare decrees. The fertility decrees introduced in the past are still good stories. After all, all dynasties In all dynasties, no common people have given birth to children, and the court has given them money.

“The old nobles are not reliable, but the people are reliable, so we have to rely on the people’s support for us. This is the purpose of launching these welfare policies. Their eyes are sharp. Even if our enemies are eloquent, as long as we benefit When the time comes, the people will always be able to tell who is really good to them,” Xiao Ming said.

Pang Yukun showed an appreciative look, which was why he followed Xiao Ming wholeheartedly.

“With the development of industry and commerce and the war dividends obtained in foreign wars, the empire’s finances are indeed very abundant now. Such things for the country and the people must be supported by lower officials.”

Xiao Ming nodded with satisfaction. This decision was made after looking at the financial situation of the empire.

After that, the two discussed the welfare policy. However, although the empire’s financial situation had improved, this wealth was limited, because he could only formulate some appropriate welfare policies based on the situation of the empire’s treasury, and The previous welfare system could not be rolled out like in modern times.

According to Xiao Ming’s idea, the most important aspect of the welfare policy implemented this time is education. As the saying goes, education rejuvenates the country and science and technology rejuvenate the country.

In this regard, Xiao Ming proposed a subsidy policy for poor students in senior schools and universities on the basis of nine years of free education, requiring schools to set up special funds to help poor students, and at the same time open a preferential window for poor students in the school cafeteria, so that Students from poor families do not have to worry about life.

After education, came the medical aspect of the empire. With the spread of the medical school, hospitals are now blooming all over the cities at all levels of the empire.

Going to the hospital for medical treatment has become the most popular trend among the people, but for some poor people, the cost of medical treatment is still very high. In response to this situation, Xiao Ming and Pang Yukun discussed that for people who have no ability to pay, medical treatment can be implemented according to their specific circumstances. Bear 50% to 100% exemption.

“Your Majesty, I am afraid that someone will take advantage of this loophole, so that the truly poor people will not be able to get benefits, but will allow those who hold power to fish in troubled waters.”

Xiao Ming understands what Pang Yukun means. In contemporary times, there are many preferential policies for the people. It was artificially manipulated and became a tool for some people to seek personal gain.

He also had his own response to this situation.

“In order to prevent these policies related to people’s livelihood from being used, I have decided to establish harsh criminal laws. Anyone who uses welfare policies for personal gain will be exiled for three thousand miles and reduced to hard labor.” Xiao Ming said sternly.

“Cleaning up chaos requires heavy discipline. If this is the case, as long as supervision is strengthened, the problem will not be too big.” Pang Yukun smiled.

After talking about education and medical care, the two then established special welfare institutions for orphans and beggars to provide these people with the most basic needs and services. These policies will basically never appear again in the future of the empire. The road was frozen to the bone.

After setting three major policies, Xiao Ming was satisfied. He was not prepared to formulate more policies, because although the empire was getting richer, it was still far from being able to designate luxurious welfare policies.

Therefore, both education and medical care are what the empire can currently achieve. He does not want to make them all free of charge if he is crazy. This will not be able to support the empire’s finances.

After this policy was formulated, Pang Yukun was discussed by the cabinet. For the cabinet ministers, there was really no reason to object to this welfare policy that benefited the empire, otherwise they would be scolded to death by the people.

After it was successfully approved by the cabinet, Pang Yukun formally drafted the welfare decree and transmitted it to various provinces via telegraph, and then from provinces to prefectures and counties.

In addition, after taking over the Information Department, his first thing was to send these policies to the newspaper office.

Because of the incident involving Li Ran, the current newspaper office has become much more peaceful. After receiving these manuscripts from Pang Yukun, the new president of Qingzhou Daily did not dare to delay.

“Publish it immediately and send the news to other branches at the same time. Tomorrow, this will cause another sensation.” Han Zhengian said.

And just as Xiao Ming expected.

After the introduction of these high-welfare policies, the whole country was instantly shocked, completely covering up the war in Nanyang. As long as residents have imperial household registration, they can enjoy these high-welfare policies.

At this time, the people of every empire realized that they would no longer have to worry about lack of food and clothing, or for their children to go to school and seek medical treatment.

However, they also understand that these are the minimum guarantees, and if they want to obtain a better quality of life, they must continue to work hard.

At the same time, taking advantage of this round of publicity, newspaper articles also proposed the concept of national obligations and rights. While everyone enjoys rights, they must also fulfill their obligations to the country, such as paying taxes.

“The emperor is still kind to us people.” Li Laosi took the newspaper and looked at it, looking like he was reluctant to let go.

Beside him, Li Laosi’s son Rhee Chengwan, who was studying at Qingzhou University, said: “Dad, stop reading. You can’t read. What are you doing with a newspaper?”

Li Laosi said dissatisfied: “What if you can’t read?” “

Well, you have been studying for a few years, and now you look down on your father.”

“Dad, look what you said, I mean you put the newspaper away and don’t spoil it, otherwise you can find the corresponding welfare policy in this newspaper.” I’m afraid I can’t find it when I go there. After all, some officials in the government are so bold that they dare to violate the emperor’s orders. “

“That’s true. It seems that the emperor has also introduced many policies that are beneficial to the people, but in the hands of these officials, they are all gone. Things have changed, Dalang. You will graduate this year. When the time comes, you will take the official selection exam and become a good official in the future. Listen carefully to the emperor’s words. “Li Laosi has great expectations for his son.

Syngman Rhee said: “Dad, I want to go to Australia with you and run the farm with you.”

Li Laosi immediately became anxious after hearing this. He cursed: “Asshole, I didn’t save money for you to go to school just to go back home.” If you are a farmer, even if you don’t take the official examination, how can you become an official in a factory? Otherwise, what’s the point of making more money on Australian farms? “

“The Emperor encourages people to immigrate to Australia, which is also a contribution to the empire.” Rhee muttered.

Li Laosi patted the newspaper and said, “When you go to Australia, can you one day participate in the formulation of welfare policies that benefit the people? Can you help the emperor manage the country? It’s not like you haven’t heard of the bastard words circulating in the market now. You can’t let some bad things happen. The evil-hearted thief brought harm to our Emperor. “

(End of Chapter)