After hearing Zhao Junchen's question, Zhao An did not answer immediately, but lowered his head and thought.
Regarding this, Zhao Junchen was not in a hurry, nor did he urge him. Instead, he showed admiration and waited quietly.
Finally, after a long time, Zhao An raised his head and asked: "I hope you will tell me if I can use your name when I run this business?"
Zhao Junchen shook his head and said: "As an important official of the imperial court, this business is quite sensitive, so naturally I cannot use my name."
After hearing Zhao Junchen's answer, Zhao An was not disappointed. Instead, he had expected it and nodded: "In this case, the best way is to acquire the existing trading firm and then start from the bottom up.
Expand the coverage, launch in multiple places, and support our spokespersons in military towns, and finally jointly operate with the upper-level officers of major military towns!"
Zhao An's answer was very close to Zhao Junchen's idea. Zhao Junchen couldn't help but nodded secretly, but he still asked: "Oh? Tell me in detail."
Zhao An slowly replied: "Master, since this business is very profitable and profitable, there must be businessmen already doing it, and because this business is suspected of violating disciplines, the thousands and hundreds of households in the military town,
We will inevitably trust our regular customers more. If we suddenly appear and intervene, it will be difficult to gain the trust of the military and town officials, and it will also arouse the hatred of the businessmen who are already doing this business! In this way,
Not only is it difficult for us to expand our channels, but it also adds a lot of risks because we are hated by others."
Seeing Zhao Junchen nod, Zhao An continued: "So, according to the villain, the first step in this business is to find those firms that are already doing this business. First collect their clues, and then promise huge profits.
Under such coercion, we have acquired and merged all these firms. In this way, we not only have ready-made channels, but also save a lot of trouble. The most important thing is that with these firms standing in the foreground, we are hidden in the background.
Behind the scenes, many risks are reduced!”
Zhao Junchen nodded again. With appreciation on his face, he said: "It's a very good idea, keep talking."
Zhao An did not show much pride, but explained seriously: "After the first step, our business has begun to take shape. After some rectification and integration, both effectiveness and efficiency will be greatly improved.
, the income can be completely guaranteed. However, this is an illegal business after all, and we must also consider it carefully. When the business becomes bigger and bigger, although we will not have big problems here, it will be very difficult for the major military towns.
It’s hard to say!
Therefore, we must not only integrate our own resources, but also integrate the officers in major military towns. Let them form a whole with close interests. In this way, not only will it be more convenient for us to do business, but we will also be able to prevent
There is a problem in the military town. The most important thing is that once the officers in the military town form a whole, this business will become very big. By then, except for ours, other commercial banks will suffer from lack of money.
And if it is eliminated, then this business will be equivalent to a monopoly by us."
Zhao Junchen was full of admiration and said: "It's a very smart approach, not only to integrate your own strength, but also to integrate the strength of the other party. Your vision and vision are probably not comparable to many ministers in the DPRK."
Zhao An lowered his head and said: "Your Excellency, this is just common sense in doing business. In the business world, the strength of business partners is often equal to one's own strength, so it is common to help business partners improve their strength. From a certain point of view,
In a way, this is also a business investment.”
After a pause, Zhao An continued: "It's just that because we need to integrate the power of major military towns, so when we start business, we need to start from the bottom up, expand from point to point, expand in multiple places, and first win over people with
Buy some lower-level officers, feed them well, and then drag their colleagues and superiors into the water. With this steady expansion layer by layer, in the near future, all the officers in the major military towns will be our partners.
, at that time, with our help, these officers will easily form a group with close interests, and their relationship with us will become closer.
Of course, just in case, we can also find some reliable and easy-to-control officers in military towns and train them to become our spokespersons in military towns. For these spokespersons, we must not only provide more benefits,
We can also spend money to help them get promoted, so that it will be easier for us to control each other. At that time, this business will be initially formed."
As Zhao Junchen pondered, he kept nodding his head and motioning for Zhao An to continue speaking.
"However, by that time, although we have a monopoly on the business, the officers in the military town will unite and have the capital to deceive customers. So for long-term considerations, we still need to invite the upper-level officers in the military town.
By investing in our trading houses - of course, only those small trading houses that we acquire and merge with - in this way, our trading houses will be integrated with major military towns, and there will no longer be distinction between host and guest. If we have money, everyone will make money together, which will not only reduce the number of
Many troubles can further increase our influence on major military towns, and from now on this business will be completely on the right track."
After hearing what Zhao An said, Zhao Junchen nodded repeatedly, stroking his hands and said: "You are really thoughtful and comprehensive. I didn't misjudge you."
Zhao An still bowed his head and said humbly: "Sir, I don't deserve your praise. It's just a way for some officials and businessmen to collude to embezzle the court's money and food. I'm afraid that private businessmen are more or less capable of this.
, now the villain just replaced the local officials with officers from the military town."
Seeing Zhao An's attitude, Zhao Junchen admired him even more.
As the saying goes, "You can know something from the smallest details." Zhao An was repeatedly praised by Zhao Junchen, but he still did not get carried away, so he must be a cautious and steady person.
Therefore, although he has not investigated other "Yue Rongfang" shopkeepers, in Zhao Junchen's mind, the Zhao An in front of him should be the best candidate to implement his plan.
However, despite having such an idea, Zhao Junchen did not make a decision immediately. He only said to Zhao An: "Although private businessmen have more or less such methods, those who can be as clear-cut and thoughtful as you are, I'm afraid.
It's just a minority. No matter what, I will seriously consider your suggestions... Well, you can go down first. Speaking of which, you have been busy with the opening of the 'Yue Rong Fang' branch in other places recently.
You haven’t seen your wife and children for a long time, right? I’ve asked the chef to prepare some exquisite dishes for you. You don’t have to be busy with other things today, just have a good time with your family.”
Seeing Zhao Junchen thinking about himself like this, Zhao An quickly said: "Thank you sir! I am so considerate of this little man, Zhao An is grateful."
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After Zhao An left, Zhao Junchen successively met and inspected other "Yerongfang" shopkeepers.
However, as Zhao Junchen expected, other "Yue Rong Fang" shopkeepers may not be as considerate as Zhao An, or may not be as steady and cautious as Zhao An, or may not be as loyal as Zhao An, so Zhao An
Junchen went through many choices and finally felt that Zhao An was the most suitable.
So, in the evening, Zhao Junchen summoned Zhao An again.
However, this time Zhao Junchen did not summon Zhao An in the study, nor did he plan to receive Zhao An alone. Instead, he bought a table of wine and food in a side hall of the Zhao Mansion, and planned to meet Xu Qingyan, Fang Ru, and
Zhao An and the three of them had dinner together and talked while eating.
Zhao Junchen's dinner was not luxurious. He usually ate with Xu Qingyan and Fang Ru. It was just four dishes and one soup.
Today, because of Zhao An, Zhao Junchen specially ordered the kitchen to add two dishes.
However, although the dishes were not sumptuous, Zhao An was still a little flattered by the treatment he received from eating with Zhao Junchen and others.
But after Zhao An entered the side hall, Zhao Junchen's attitude was quite easy-going and said with a smile: "Zhao An, here you are. Sit down quickly. I heard that you like eating salted duck the most, but the chef in the house is not good at this dish, so
I specially sent someone to Tianhai Pavilion to buy it, specially prepared for you, come and taste it."
Seeing that Zhao Junchen understood his own preferences so well, Zhao An was surprised and became more cautious and nervous. He did not get carried away. He just walked quickly to Zhao Junchen, Fang Ru and Xu Qingyan, saluted and said: "Little man
Zhao An, thanked the master for the reward, and also met Mrs. Ruyi and Mr. Xu."
Then, under successive signals from Fang Ru and Xu Qingyan, Zhao An stood up and carefully sat down opposite Zhao Junchen.
"Speaking of which, the reason why I value you so much is because Ru'er and Qingyan recommended you together. After my inspection, I also think that you are a rare talent and have high hopes for you. In the future, you will be like Ru'er and Qingyan.
Yan has been entrusted with important tasks by me and has become my confidant, so you don’t need to be nervous and just act as usual. I believe there will be many more opportunities to get together and have dinner together like today."
Zhao Junchen looked at Zhao An and said meaningfully.
As Zhao Junchen finished speaking, Fang Ru on the other side also nodded and smiled: "Yes, I used to be in charge of all the affairs of the house, and you were my most capable helper. Later, I also took charge of Yuerong."
Regarding the shop's affairs, you are still my most capable shopkeeper. A few days ago, the master asked me to recommend some talents who know business, and I recommended you first. In the future, please don't betray my trust in you.
good."
Being used to Fang Ru's shrewd and strong appearance on weekdays, and now seeing Fang Ru's gentle and approachable attitude, Zhao An was even more flattered and said quickly: "Thank you, Mrs. Ruyi, for the compliment. I will never forget it."
However, just as Zhao An finished speaking, he heard Xu Qingyan snort next to him.
Zhao An is an old man in the Zhao Mansion, so he naturally understands the relationship between Fang Ru and Xu Qingyan, so he quickly said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Xu, for your cultivation of the villain over the years. Speaking of which, the villain didn't do anything when he entered the mansion.
Within a month, I was offered the position of manager in the mansion. This is all because of your cultivation, Mr. Xu. If it weren’t for Mr. Xu, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Hearing what Zhao An said, Xu Qingyan's expression softened a little.
However, Xu Qingyan's attitude made Zhao Junchen quite unhappy. After glaring at Xu Qingyan, Zhao Junchen looked at Zhao An again, still with a gentle attitude, and said softly: "I have been thinking about it for a long time today.
, I finally made a decision in my heart. Next, I will give you a sum of money and some manpower, and then you will come forward to open a business, and through this business, you will do business with military towns and guards in various places. Well,
The name of this trading firm will be called 'Jubao Trading Firm'."
Jubao Trading Company means "gathering the treasures of the country"!
In Zhao Junchen's mind, the so-called "treasure of the country" naturally represented the military power of the Ming Dynasty.
Such a name is quite ambitious!
However, at this time, not many people can realize the scale and energy this firm will have in the future!
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ps: Due to power inspection, there will be a one-day power outage on Friday, so while there is still power, I wrote this chapter all night and updated it in advance! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!