Project Hope?

Shen Wansan was a little confused and couldn't help asking: "Can Yue Hanlin please explain clearly what the Hope Project is?"

Yue Lin poured a cup of tea for Shen Wansan and said with a smile: "If Mr. Shen wants to improve his status as a businessman, he might as well start by improving his reputation."

"Tao Zhugong, an old man, has set the rules for doing business. He values ​​trust, righteousness, and more importantly, commitment."

"But look at what roles do businessmen play in the eyes of ordinary people now? They value profits over righteousness, and they are rich but not benevolent."

Speaking of this, Shen Wansan couldn't help but blush. Even though he was doing good deeds, he still couldn't get rid of the title of "profiteer".

In fact, the common people did not wrong the businessmen.

At least the businessmen of the Ming Dynasty had no backbone at all!

The eight Shanxi merchants in the late Ming Dynasty all had trading points in Zhangjiakou and had close contact with the Mongols and Jurchens outside the customs.

Their money transactions often amount to more than one hundred thousand taels, and their goods stores cover several southern provinces of the Ming Dynasty.

Hoarding, driving up prices, and being extravagant and lustful have caused price chaos in the Ming Dynasty. This is already a corruption of private morality.

What's more, the merchants acted as internal agents for the Tatars and used their spare time to pass on information, causing the Ming Dynasty's army to retreat steadily.

Shen Wansan looked ashamed, then he held up his hands and said: "Shen is not talented...but he really wants to lead the world's businessmen and change his current status!"

"Please ask Yue Hanlin to teach me!"

After saying that, the Ming God of Wealth bowed deeply to Yue Lin.

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Kunning Palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma had a drink, looking slightly tipsy and just right.

"Chongba, you said that Shen Wansan was quite capable. At that time, you never thought about letting him join the court as an official?"

Empress Ma poured wine for Zhu Yuanzhang, and when the couple were alone, the emperor of all people in the world became her double brother.

"Sister, it's not that we haven't thought about it! Being able to obtain this family fortune shows Shen Wansan's ability!"

"But he is too eager for quick success! We use his military salary, but we also turn a blind eye to what the Shen family does in Yingtian Mansion!"

"When we rewarded the soldiers without permission, we didn't ask for his head, so we have done our best!"

Zhu Yuanzhang ate orchid beans with wine and said with a smile: "These businessmen think of us as that Qiu Ba of Zhang Jiu Si!"

"We can use Shen Wansan's money, but we must not be driven by him!"

"Look at Zhang Jiusi, there are no businessmen in Jiangnan who don't say good things about him! Only the common people know what kind of life they live!"

At this point, Emperor Hongwu's eyes turned red and he said fiercely: "Any businessman who dares to interfere with the government will die!"

Empress Ma comforted her and said: "Chongba, it is a good thing that merchants can be used by the court."

"They travel south and north, especially businessmen who have dealings with Tatars outside the customs. They may be able to obtain information."

"In my opinion, the Jin Yiwei can't just be the personal guards who follow the emperor. They should be scattered throughout the country to gather information for the use of the Ming Dynasty."

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes shone. Empress Ma would always be his good wife and could give her any advice.

"Sister! You are right! Isn't a businessman the best identity?"

"We will tell Mao Xiang tomorrow to train a group of businessmen to do business with the Tatars. Then he will ask us for news!"

"Come on, come on, let me toast you girl!"

Mandarin ducks fly together and make love in the sun. They love each other very much and the thrushes respect each other like a guest.

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Wuyi Lane, Yuejia.

Shen Rong and Shen Wang were completely left out in the yard.

The young man named Zhu Silang was obviously a farmer, but he had a unique and graceful temperament about him that made people dare not approach him lightly.

As for the brothers Huahua and little Riley, after being taught by Yue Lin, they are also polite and polite, and they don't look like country people at all.

Look at that stinky blind man Han Shuiyun again. The man on the road is like jade, and the young master is unparalleled in the world.

Even the old sweeper Uncle Fu and Shen Rong felt that there must be a story behind this person.

The deep eyes seemed to have an unforgettable past.

It wasn't until Fu Bo tried his best to dig out the shit in his eyes that Shen Rong was relieved...

"Brother! What did dad and that boy have to talk about?"

Shen Wang said disdainfully: "I don't know what the person above is thinking, asking our Shen family to come and apologize to a fifth-grade official!"

Shen Rong frowned and reminded: "Second brother, please don't talk nonsense! If you hide this from dad, you don't know how you will be punished when you go back!"

Before the two brothers finished speaking, they saw the door of Yue Lin's room open. Shen Wansan and Yue Lin were talking and laughing, as if they had known each other for years.

"Master Yue, what you said today made me enlightened! Please give me your advice in the future!"

Shen Wansan bowed his hands in a respectful manner, and his two sons could see that this was not a hypocritical act by the businessman, but a sentiment from his father.

"You're welcome, Mr. Shen. If something can be done about this matter, the world will definitely remember Mr. Shen's achievements. Why not?"

Yue Lin bid farewell to Shen Wansan in person, and the latter walked out of Yue's house, still smiling.

"Dad, why are you so happy? Could it be that Yue Lin wants to do dress business with us?"

Shen Wang valued profit over righteousness, so he quickly stepped forward to ask, but what he received was a slap in the face.

Snap!

Shen Wansan showed no mercy and said coldly: "You don't need to worry about business matters!"

"Boss! You will have the Shen Family Clothing Store distribute cold clothes starting tomorrow!"

"In addition, the rice shop run by the Shen family has begun cooking porridge to spread charity!"

"Remember, my Shen family is doing this to express gratitude to the Emperor for His grace!"

Shen Rong valued justice over profit and had long wanted to do this. He said happily: "Dad, don't worry, my son will definitely do it!"

Shen Wansan nodded and said, "The craftsmen are anxious to build a welfare home! It will be used to take in war orphans, including the widowed and lonely."

"My Shen family cannot monopolize this matter. We invite colleagues from Yingtian Mansion to participate and let them all contribute some money!"

Shen Rong was a little embarrassed: "Dad, even if our Shen family is a leader in the business world, if we let them pay money for no reason, I'm afraid..."

Whoosh!

Shen Wansan waved his hand, "Tell them, if they want to continue to be looked down upon by the world, they have to be a miser!"

"What I, Shen Wansan, want to follow has always been the path of righteous businessmen! If they are willing to follow, they will have to pay for it!"

Shen Rong cupped his hands and said, "Dad, don't worry! I will start handling this matter tomorrow!"

Shen Wansan's eyes looked at Shen Rong much softer. Perhaps this eldest son, who values ​​righteousness over profit, is a better leader of the Shen family.

"Boss, you can have other shopkeepers help you with business matters."

"But it's up to you to control your character."

"You will have frequent contact with Yue Lin from now on! Don't be stingy with the convenience our Shen family can provide!"

Shen Rong nodded, knowing that his father must have had a change today after talking to Yue Lin.

Ever since he rewarded the soldiers and made the emperor displeased, Shen Wansan was restrained and did not dare to do good deeds for fear of being spotted by the emperor.

Today, after being enlightened by Yue Lin, I know what a righteous businessman is.
Chapter completed!