Chapter two hundred and eighty second set foot in the iron industry
"Normally, the food intake is nine cents per liter. If you can talk about seven cents, that's your ability. We still follow the business rules. Even if you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce, how can you suffer a loss? Okay, the matter is In this way, you can go to Daqian Bank to withdraw 1,080,000 taels of silver, and once the grain is delivered to the designated warehouse, you can go to the Yamen to pay taxes." Shen Ao said loudly.
If you want people to contribute, you can't be stingy with benefits. Otherwise, who will listen to you and work hard for you?
"Thank you Lord Zhongguo." Jin Zhen said from the bottom of his heart. There are very few people in high positions who can understand the people below. If it were anyone else, after knowing your low price and profit, he would still You may not know how you will be exploited. After you make a quick call, you can get 12% of the profits and burn high incense. It is not like working with Shen Ao and getting so much.
From this point of view, joining the Chamber of Commerce is indeed the right choice. Just like this time, despite paying a heavy tax of 3%, isn't it still profitable? This is an example.
At this moment, Jin Zhen felt a sense of belonging to the Chamber of Commerce, and he was even more optimistic about the future of the Chamber of Commerce.
The first deal with the Chamber of Commerce was completed. Under Shen Ao's intention, the news spread quickly, attracting waves of exclamations from the merchants. They only saw that heavy taxes would be paid, but they did not see that. There are various benefits you can get once you join the Chamber of Commerce.
For example, without the support of the Chamber of Commerce, how could Jin Zhen have the courage to negotiate a deal for 1.2 million shi of grain at once, and how could he come up with so much money so easily? Without these two conditions, How could Jin Zhen do such a business? How could Zhang Xing lower the price?
They are envious. But it is still unrealistic to say that they can change everyone's minds and join the Chamber of Commerce now. They still want to see what other members do and what they will gain. ?
Or maybe you are being rejected and unable to move forward.
Jin Zhen achieved results so quickly, which irritated others. Xu Tu began to exert his strength.
As the person responsible for purchasing meat for 20,000 people, he found Sun Song, the meat-eating king. He had hundreds of butchers in his hands, and at least half of the meat in Daliang City came from him. This time he was found by Xu Tu , after some discussion, finally signed a contract to supply meat for 20,000 people.
The time is March, and there is no fixed partner. This is why Xu Tu has left an idea. He wants to see if anyone else will jump out and take the initiative to talk to him during this period, so that he can control more Take the initiative.
Yin Qu took another approach. After going to Baili Mansion first, but also not seeing the real owner, he went directly back to Daqian Bank, found Shen Ao, and asked him about the loom. He can produce and be self-sufficient. If possible, he is willing to go to people's homes to purchase and use it later on people.
The cloth shop belongs to the Baili family. Shen Ao had met with Baili Xiang before and had discussed the wholesale sale of ready-made clothes. Under the signal from his right servant She Bailigui, the two parties discussed It was relatively smooth.
Only this time, Bai Lixiang objected to joining the Chamber of Commerce. Not only that, when he came out of Shenxianju, he didn't even do the simple act of greeting Shen Ao, making it clear that he was very angry. appearance.
Even if he didn't even bother to say hello, Shen Ao didn't have to worry about the other person's feelings. Yin Qu happened to come over again, and Shen Ao said that the looms would be distributed to the people soon, and he could get started. He is planning to purchase the cloth from the common people. But there is one thing. You can make money, but you can't be too black-hearted and treat the common people badly. Otherwise, Shen Ao will not be able to pass this test first.
The awakening master of Hanshan Temple has long described Shen Ao as a compassionate person who helps the world. This is because the Buddha entrusted the master with a dream. How can it be false? Of course, everyone knows about Shen Ao's love for the people. Yin How could Qu not know that he immediately promised not to let the people suffer, and Shen Ao gave him the power to do it.
In the end, only the purchase of ironware was left, and Zhao Yuanji also visited Fan Mansion.
Considering that Zhao Yuanji had the background of Concubine Zhao and the full support of the loyal Duke Shen Ao behind him, Fan Shixi did not make things difficult for him. He met with him in person and approved the iron trade, but in the end the two parties disagreed on the price. No agreement was reached.
Fan Shixi didn't know where he got the confidence. Not only did he not compromise on the price, but he also increased the price. Each piece of ironware was 10% more expensive than before. The reason he gave was that there were too few blacksmiths and the work was being done in such a hurry that his body was damaged. The meeting couldn't bear it, so the price was higher.
This was pure nonsense. When Zhao Yuanji heard this, even though he had always had a good temper, he almost walked away. In the end, for the sake of the overall situation, he chose to be patient and settled on the first batch of five thousand for road construction. ironware.
After Zhao Yuanji explained what happened to Shen Ao, he showed a look of self-reflection on his face, indicating that he had made no money from this business and only needed to collect the business taxes he should pay.
As a member of his own family, how could Shen Ao let his cousin work in vain? He immediately smiled and said: "Cousin, don't be discouraged. Since the Fan family's lion is so open, we don't want their things. We have money. Are you afraid that you won’t be able to buy good things? What if you make them yourself?”
"Make it yourself?" Zhao Yuanji asked with eyes wide open, with a look of disbelief on his face.
"Yes, I just make it myself." Shen Ao smiled and nodded. He would not tell Zhao Yuanji that Guo Changlong's workshop and those big workers belonging to the Zhongguo Duke's mansion could even produce steel, let alone iron. Made items.
The only shortcoming is that the manpower is limited and the output is not that high. But now that Zhao Yuanji is helping, it is completely different. "Cousin, Zhao's workshop mainly produces porcelain, how is the business?"
"It's okay. You can't make more money. The competition is too fierce now. If Duke Zhongguo hadn't delivered some of Guochanglong's items to Zhao, I'm afraid it would still be the same as before. It's just a fourth-rate family." Zhao Yuanji sighed and said with some embarrassment.
Zhao Yuanji is an honest man. Because of this, he does business very well and there is no problem in keeping the business. But when it comes to starting a business, his own strength is not enough. Besides, what he said can be easily checked by Shen Ao. You can know, and there is no need to lie.
"Well, even if the porcelain business is out of business, why not change the business, for example, making ironware?" Shen Ao said with a smile, and as he spoke, he gave Zhao an idea.
"Transforming iron tools? Is this... okay?" Zhao Yuanji's eyes widened and his heartbeat began to speed up.
Daqian law stipulates that those who make iron tools must undergo strict review. After all, if you can make iron, you can make swords. They are dangerous goods and must be strictly controlled. Although the Zhao family has some strength and foundation, they want to get involved in iron tools. It is not easy to build. First of all, Zuopu She and Fan Shitong will not agree. This is tantamount to competing for business with the Fan family. How can you do it?
"Nothing is impossible. As long as Mrs. Zhao is willing, this matter will be taken care of by someone. Cousin, now you still have to think about where to recruit so many blacksmiths." Shen Ao laughed and took the photo. After patting Zhao Yuanji on the shoulder, he turned around and left.
Applying for ironsmithing would be extremely difficult for others, but for Shen Ao, it was not even a problem.
The increase in commercial taxes is a great strategy to benefit the country. This is an issue that Emperor Qianwen is very concerned about, and he is thinking of ways to help him solve the problem. As long as Shen Ao makes this request now, he will definitely be agreed. Besides, Zhao The family is Concubine Zhao's mother's family, and it is also the mother's family of the Sixth Prince. It is originally one of our own, so it will only be easier to review.
As expected, Shen Ao handed over the memorial, and soon Emperor Qianwen gave instructions that the Zhao family could be involved in making iron tools. But it was only iron tools for building roads and houses. Weapons could not be made at will. Once discovered, They also face heavy penalties, even beheading.
After getting the emperor's permission, the Zhao family began to get involved in the ironmaking industry. As for the manpower issue, as long as there is money, it is possible to hire more people. The consumption of iron for building roads and houses is still very huge. As long as it continues to be done, the ironmaking industry will continue to expand. Don't worry there is no way out.
In this way, the Zhao family has benefited, and more people have employment opportunities. Shen Ao does not need to look at other people's faces. In the end, only the Fan family is hurt.
Fan Shixi took the initiative to complain to his brother about this matter, saying that Shen Ao and the Zhao family were wrong.
"Brother, this loyal Duke clearly wants to be an enemy of our Fan family. We supported him so much in setting up Daqian Bank and showed his kindness everywhere, but in the end, he actually supported the Zhao family and started an ironware business. In this way, Come, aren't you going to steal our jobs?" The dignified iron king was like a child at this moment, complaining in front of Fan Shitong, which proved that he was really anxious.
It is not that no one was involved in the iron industry in the past. After all, things like a shovel (an ancient name for a shovel) were indispensable. Coupled with the low productivity in ancient times, as long as something was made, there was no need to worry about not being able to sell it. .The only difference is the price and quality.
In the early days, the Fan family's business was still very standardized. The price of the iron was not only not expensive, but also of good quality. It created a way for the Fan family to continue to grow. But when they monopolized most of the iron products After the business started, people's mentality also changed. The Fan family began to cut corners. Not only was the quality not as good as before, but the price was 30% more expensive than before. This was just because the Fan family was already a big tree with deep roots, and there was still the top official in the court. When Chao Zuopu gave support, the people at that time did not know how to protect their rights. They had no choice but to complain when things were expensive.