Even if they stand together, even if it is their own fault, then the son's career can be changed because of Shen Ao's words, right? Compared with the wealth of the family, Jin Zhen believes that his son's career is far less important. Based on this, he deserves to be happy.
Yes, people were still very interested in becoming an official at that time. It is common knowledge that having money is better than having power and fame. In Jin Zhen's case, even if the Chamber of Commerce failed in the end, he would not have any money. Well, as long as my son can become an official in the court, everything will be worth it.
With your son taking care of you, are you still worried that the Jin family will not be able to prosper again in the future?
Under Zhao Yuanji's wry smile and Jin Zhen's excitement, Xu Tu and Yin Qu were still a little dizzy.
Especially Yin Qu, after Xu Tu said afterwards, "I just want to yawn, what do you want to shout about?", he began to regret it.
Doesn't joining the Chamber of Commerce prove that he agreed to the price increase? If so, doesn't it mean that he will give a lot of profits to the court in the future?
To be honest, I'm afraid not many people would be willing to hand over what they got. The same goes for Xu Tu and Yin Qu, but now that they have misunderstood, now that they have stood up in front of everyone, now they have already There is no way to regret, no matter whether you like it or not, you can only go all the way to darkness.
Shen Ao's eyes swept over the four people one by one, and he already had an idea in his mind. Since the four people had openly defected to the Chamber of Commerce, he had the obligation and necessity to make them stronger. Only in this way could he prove his correctness. , Only in this way can the issue of increasing commercial taxes be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
"Jin Zhen, from now on, you will be responsible for the food procurement of 20,000 people."
"Xu Tu, you are responsible for purchasing meat for 20,000 people."
"Yin Qu, you are responsible for purchasing clothing replacement for 20,000 people."
"Cousin, you are responsible for purchasing ironware for 20,000 people."
Shen Ao showed enough sincerity by handing over the task of feeding, drinking and clothing 20,000 people with his mouth open. The four people who listened finally looked happy and had hope in their hearts.
Regardless of the reason for joining the Chamber of Commerce, once they have taken this step, they can only continue. Unless Shen Ao takes the initiative to dissolve the Chamber of Commerce, otherwise, they will never quit.
"Well, I'm afraid that the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce have caused a stir. Maybe many people won't understand it, but it doesn't matter, because the food and clothing of the next 20,000 people will not be purchased from other people unless you give them permission. Their goods are only rotten in their hands, which is beneficial to you. As for what to do with this advantage, it depends on your respective methods. You can lower the price, or you can use some normal business methods. Whether the process is fair in your country I will ask, but I only ask for two things. One is that the price should be based on the market price, and the other is that all accounts of this transaction must be open and transparent. In the end, you will have to pay twice the business tax, do you understand?"
Shen Ao reminded the four of them, and was also giving guidance to the four of them. A "gentleman" like him would disdain to use some "methods" to make profits, but the four of them can, they can only represent themselves, even the Chamber of Commerce It cannot represent him, let alone his loyalty to the country.
The four of them were all smart people who were able to build the business to its current scale. How could they not understand the meaning of Shen Ao's words? They couldn't help but widen their eyes, and then nodded thoughtfully. , "Please rest assured, Mr. Zhongguo, we will fulfill our mission."
"Okay, let's go do the work. Well, don't worry about what anyone will do to you. Behind you is the Chamber of Commerce and the big cadres. No one dares to do anything to you." Shen Ao encouraged the four of them in order to increase their confidence. With.
"Mr. Zhong Guo, what if someone wants to exploit us or even force us to withdraw from the Chamber of Commerce?" Yin Qu took this opportunity to raise a question. In fact, it was not just him, but the other three people also had the same idea.
"Haha, if it's just words, just ignore it. If anyone dares to take practical actions, then arrest them and let them taste the taste of prison." Shen Ao smiled, but this smile No matter how you look at it, there is a murderous aura in it. Jin Zhen and the other four people couldn't help but feel a little creepy. "Okay, we understand."
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In the Hall of Nourishing Heart.
Emperor Qianwen had no intention of reviewing the memorials. From time to time, he would look outside the palace, as if waiting for something.
Yan Fu, who was waiting on the side, certainly knew what the emperor was thinking. He handed it over with a cup of tea and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, don't worry. Although Duke Zhongguo is not old, his skills are beyond the reach of many people. If he handles this matter, there will naturally be a good result."
"Are you so optimistic about him?" There seemed to be doubt in his mouth, but he still took the teacup and put it in his hands, sighing softly: "Mr. Zhongguo is very capable, maybe this matter can really be solved. The success is uncertain. If commercial tax can replace agricultural tax, Daqian will really have hope for development."
It should be said that Emperor Qianwen was also a man of insight, not a pedantic person. In his eyes, some things would give him unique insights and understandings. Just like Daqian was based on agriculture, but who said it must be certain? Should agricultural taxes be the main focus?
Haven't they heard the saying that you can't be rich without business?
It's just that all the courtiers at that time thought so, and many courtiers had entangled interests with businessmen. If they changed the national policy rashly, it would cause turmoil and even cause instability in the court. Only then did Emperor Qianwen He didn't take action to change some things. It wasn't until Shen Ao came out that he took the initiative to do these things. Of course, Emperor Qianwen couldn't ask for it, so he allowed the other party's ideas and let him do what he wanted.
The advantage of Shen Ao's work is that once it fails, Emperor Qianwen can also take back the decrees and power, and the country will not be shaken at all. If it succeeds, it will be great, and Daqian will be richer, so that's it To do more things.
But can Shen Ao really succeed?
Businessmen are the best at calculating. They are often willing to break a penny in half and spend it. Now how many people would agree to ask them to pay twice the business tax? If two hundred Jinjiawei had not been arranged in advance to go to Xianweiju Town. , Emperor Qianwen was worried that those businessmen would tear Shen Ao to pieces.
Amidst this tension and anxiety, a young eunuch finally ran in from outside the palace and ran straight towards Yan Fu.
"There's no need to murmur. What's the situation? Just report it directly." Emperor Qianwen asked directly impatiently, unable to wait for Yan Fu to tell him.
Seeing the emperor speak, the little eunuch was so frightened that he knelt down and reported tremblingly: "Report to your majesty, Duke Zhongguo recruited more than two hundred businessmen in Shenxianju, and in the end only four businessmen agreed to join the chamber of commerce. ,They are..."
"Okay, step back." Emperor Qianwen's face was flushed with excitement. Four businessmen agreed to join the Chamber of Commerce. Although this number was a little less, it was enough to satisfy him. In any case, this The first kick he opened the door was kicked out. He also understood somewhat that as long as there were enough profits to be made, businessmen were not opposed to paying more taxes. What they were more worried about was having no money to make.
Of course, businessmen have their own ideas, and the desire to have a higher social status is also a very important psychological reason. But as long as these businessmen can make Daqian richer, Emperor Qianwen will not be stingy in giving some power to them. They, as long as they are really useful.
"Okay, okay." After the little eunuch exited, Emperor Qianwen said with some excitement. He also stood up from the dragon chair, walked back and forth for two steps and then suddenly turned his head to look at the man standing not far away. Yan Fu asked, "Do you think Duke Zhongguo can support the Chamber of Commerce?"
"Yes, with Duke Zhong's wisdom and His Majesty's support, nothing can't be done." Yan Fu said in a decisive voice. Of course he knew what the emperor wanted to hear, and he would also say it. something.
"Haha, yes, as long as we, father and son, work together, nothing else can trouble us. Well, my support is also very important. In this way, Yan Fu, please pay more attention to the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce. If there is anything you can help with, , you can deal with it affectionately, in short, it is a rule, no one is allowed to suppress them, do you understand?"
"No, please rest assured, Your Majesty, I know what to do." Yan Fu replied repeatedly, praying in his heart that it is best not to have any blind people stand up to block the way, otherwise he will really be seeking death.
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He family.
After Jin Zhen received Shen Ao's instructions, the first person he visited was the He family, the food king.
Now that I have been given the task of purchasing food for 20,000 people, I must first obtain the support of the He family, so that the task will be easier to handle.
He came with great confidence. After all, the food consumed by 20,000 people under heavy physical exertion every day is not a small amount. Especially Shen Ao has never thought of deducting food from the people. Based on the principle of ensuring enough food, the food needed will only be more. many.
No matter who buys such a large amount of grain, the price can be negotiated, and for such a door-to-door business, Jin Zhen takes it for granted that the He family will not refuse.
This matter of holding hands with one's hands turned out to be rejected. The dignified He family only sent a second housekeeper to receive him, saying that the He family did not have much food reserves at present, and they were afraid that they would not be able to negotiate this business.
It's a joke that the He family, which has a grain king, has no grain to sell.
Jin Zhen, who is also in the grain business, knows very well that the He family has several grain warehouses in the city. When it comes to storing grain, no one can be as good as them.
This is obviously an excuse. The He family does not want to sell grain to themselves, or it may be that they oppose the tax increase policy of the Chamber of Commerce and do not sell grain to Jin Zhen. It represents an idea and an attitude.
