Chapter two hundred and seventy eight different reactions
Jin Zhen is not an exception. There are other wise businessmen at the scene who chose to remain silent and wait and see. This mentality alone is enough to prove the fact that there is never a shortage of smart people in this world.
As for those businessmen who are resisting now and shouting happily, they are like clowns. Apart from temporarily attracting some attention, all they get from their shouting is the dissatisfaction of Duke Zhongguo, and in the end they will not achieve any actual benefits. .
Shen Ao in the hall had no intention of stopping everyone. Once some emotions arise, they must be allowed to be vented, otherwise holding them in will only make things worse. Of course, he is not letting everyone go. Casually venting his dissatisfaction, his eyes were still looking around, especially those who shouted louder, who would meet his gaze, and then his shouts became smaller and smaller, until he finally bowed his head and said nothing.
Some people cannot be judged by their age, otherwise there would be no such thing as Fang Zhongyong pointing out objects and writing poems at the age of five, Cao Chong calling images at the age of six, Xie Jin's essays being perfect at the age of seven, Cai Wenji playing the piano at the age of nine, and Gan Luo worshiping the prime minister at the age of twelve. Already.
Especially Shen Ao, who has been born in two lifetimes, and has already developed the aura of a superior person. When his eyes glanced at everyone, the pressure of not being angry and assertive was enough to make everyone shut up, whether they were convinced or not. , at least no one will provoke you face to face.
Under Shen Ao's gaze, the shouts became less and less, until the whole place became silent again. This scene was all seen by Chang Hong, who was in the corner and was preparing to register, and he couldn't help but pinched Shen Ao. sweat.
As a businessman from a family, Chang Hong has very good abilities, otherwise he would not be favored by Shen Ao and used for him. It's just that he was not very lucky, and he inherited a family business that was heavily in debt. But He still had a good eye, and he saw that Shen Ao had big thick legs, so he hugged her tightly.
I was shocked by Shen Ao's astonishing talent and knowledge, amazed by Shen Ao's endless inventions, and moved by Shen Ao's pride that shook the sky, the earth, and the air. I admired him very much in my heart. But when it comes to the issue of increased business taxes, , he still maintained his own opinion, thinking that this was not implemented in that way, and if it failed, he would fail and break the myth of Shen Ao being undefeated in his work.
But now that he has taken refuge in Shen Ao, Chang Hong has never thought about leaving. Unless his master doesn't want him anymore, he will put all his efforts into helping him throughout his life.
Although he was not optimistic in his heart, Chang Hong still hoped that Shen Ao could create a miracle. At this time, he was waiting with longing eyes.
Not far from the corner, Xuefei and Bai Qiutong were also watching all this silently. As the two women around Shen Ao, although they didn't know what would happen, this did not prevent them from silently Show your concern with gestures of concern.
After Bai Qiutong knew what Shen Ao was going to do, she had already clenched her fists so tightly that her joints were turning white, and her whole body was shaking with tension, especially when she saw that everyone seemed dissatisfied with the young master. After saying this, an angry light appeared in her beautiful eyes.
Many times, women are like this, and there is no reason to explain. Whether they love or hate, it is entirely based on their own hearts, and rarely involves any interests.
Xuefei, on the other hand, was not that nervous at all. She looked at all this with a proud attitude, as if she was saying, if you don't accept it, just beat until you accept it. As for what kind of consequences there will be, this is the emperor's will. Who is Shen Ao embarrassed by this?
Even if someone is in trouble, will Aunt Xue ignore it? Once Aunt Xue comes in person, I'm afraid everyone will shut their bad mouths.
Think about it, Yan Fu, the celebrity around the emperor and the chief eunuch, became honest after being taught by Aunt Xue, and he didn't see any serious consequences, right?
The two women have different ideas but the same purpose. They support Shen Ao and believe that their young master will be able to do anything.
Under the focused gaze of everyone, and when the entire Shenxian Residence was silent, Shen Ao spoke again and repeated the four points he had said to Zhao Yuanji.
The sound fell into everyone's ears word by word, and they received different reactions. Some were preconceived and dismissive; some were surprised and opened their mouths; some narrowed their eyes slightly, not knowing what they were thinking. and so on; there are also those who observe other people and wait for other people's reactions...
Different reactions represent different psychological thoughts.
The four points mentioned by Shen Ao are still very attractive, especially for some businessmen who have ideas and want to get ahead. They have enjoyed a life of wealth, and what they need next is dignity.
Under the ancestral precept that scholars, farmers, industry and commerce should not associate with scholar-bureaucrats, they were inferior to others on many occasions, and sometimes they did not even have the chance to be looked at seriously. Shen Ao fought for their rights and interests here, making it clear that he wanted to The look of fighting for their social status still makes many people happy.
These businessmen may have been like this all their lives, just thinking about growing their business, and never thought that society and the dynasty would recognize them. But if there is a chance, their descendants can benefit, even if they have to pay some price What's the harm?
Official merchants, official merchants.
Isn't it true that only by complementing each other can the business be expanded? Just like the Fan family, the king of iron tools, and the Baili family, the king of silk, isn't this the case?
If you have money and social status, this is what is called walking on two legs. Only then will you be more stable and not afraid of the wind and rain.
Speaking of the Fan family and the Baili family, the two heads of the family, Fan Shixi and Baili Xiang, came to the scene with dignity. They didn't get any news before, they just thought they could get more business orders, and they are currently working with Shen Ao. When cooperating, it is also a good thing to take the opportunity to show sincerity and give the other party a strong appearance.
Unexpectedly, Shen Ao actually came up with this plan and doubled the commercial tax on the original basis. Wouldn't that be equivalent to three times the current amount? This is equivalent to drawing blood from their bodies. Meat, how can you agree?
As for the benefits given by Shen Ao's words, will these two families care?
They already want money and fame. They also wish that the status of businessmen is lower. In this way, their status will be more stable. If no one provokes them, how can they support these claims.
In what chamber of commerce can the descendants of three businessmen be recommended as officials a year? If the descendants of these two families perform well, why would they worry about not being recommended?
Therefore, these benefits are really nothing to the Fan family and Baili family, they are nothing, and they have no attraction at all.
If they don't get any benefits, but they have to pay three times the commercial tax, how can the two families be willing to do it?
It was only because other businessmen were discussing, and although many people objected, no one stood up resolutely, that the two of them did not have an attack immediately. But when they saw Shen Ao made four points in succession. After the benefits, the opposition at the scene was no longer as strong as before. There was hesitation on some people's faces, which proved that after the change in mentality, the two family heads could no longer sit still. They would not agree. No one else is allowed to agree with Shen Ao's statement.
Outright objection?
Looking at the golden armored guard outside the door, he knew that this was the emperor's intention. If he openly said something that was not true, he would be going against the emperor, which was not a wise move.
It was inconvenient to openly object, and it was impossible to get them to agree. Master Fan frowned, then slowly let go, and stood up, which made this move very abrupt and attracting attention in the midst of the extremely quiet and fairy-like atmosphere.
Fan Shixi stood up and sneered twice, not knowing whether he was laughing at others or himself. Then he hugged his fists towards Shen Ao and said, "Mr. Zhongguo, I remembered that there are important things at home, so I left first and took my leave. !”
Unable to openly object, Fan Shixi expressed his attitude by leaving, showing that he was not optimistic about Shen Ao's proposal.
"Please." Shen Ao's expression remained unchanged, as if he didn't see the meaning of leaving at this time. Instead, he smiled, looking harmless and polite.
Yes, Shen Ao was very polite. He knew from the beginning that the four things he mentioned were not attractive to top wealthy families like the Fan family, and he never pointed out that they would support them. As long as I don't openly oppose it, I'm fine.
Fan Shixi was about to leave, but fortunately he said hello to him, which was enough to give him face. Of course, Shen Ao had to face him politely. He didn't want others to say that he was stingy and did not allow different opinions to appear. It is the nature of business to do business. Isn't that just like that? If it feels right, we will cooperate. If it doesn't fit, if we can't agree, we won't do it well.
If everyone who does not cooperate with you is considered your enemy, you are destined to have many more enemies, and one day you will be surrounded and overwhelmed by these enemies.
"Ha." Fan Shixi looked at Shen Ao's polite look, and it was difficult to say some of the words he had prepared. After all, he didn't want to slap him on the face. Originally, he wanted to say that raising commercial taxes was for merchants. It was impossible to suffer heavy losses. But looking at Shen Ao's current state, he finally resisted speaking and turned around to retreat.
As soon as Fan Shixi left, more than ten businessmen, big and small, also followed him out. It was obvious that they were all close and good friends with the Fan family, and this was also their way of expressing their attitude.
Fan Shixi's departure was not the end, but just the beginning. Bai Lixiang also stood up, but he did not say a word to Shen Ao. Instead, he stood up together with He Xun, the representative of the grain king He family, and then the two of them stood up together. Stepping out one step at a time.
He didn't even say a word, and one can imagine the anger in his heart. But Shen Ao didn't seem to notice this, and instead made a letting go gesture to the Jin Jiawei outside. He would not force anyone to stay here. What he wants is not to use power to suppress others, but to convince them with virtue and to seduce others with benefits.