As the governor of Shanxi, Li Xun did not dare to leave his jurisdiction for too long.
Therefore, after receiving Zhao Junchen's promise, Li Xun also left Huamachi Camp overnight.
When Li Xun said goodbye and left, it was already three o'clock in the evening that day, and the sky outside the window was getting dark.
So, Zhao Junchen ordered Xu Qingyan to light the candles in the house, and secretly thought about the affairs of Annanbo's Zheng family.
However, before Zhao Junchen could think about it for long, the miracle doctor Zhang Decheng suddenly broke in and scolded Zhao Junchen severely.
Ever since Zhang Decheng arrived at Huamachi Camp, he devoted himself to the wounded soldiers camp in Huamachi Camp. With his wonderful rejuvenation, countless wounded soldiers were saved.
But Zhang Decheng did not ignore Zhao Junchen's body and kept an eye on Zhao Junchen's condition.
Before this, Zhang Decheng had repeatedly told Zhao Junchen to pay attention to his rest. Zhao Junchen also swore to Zhang Decheng that he would never worry about the military and political affairs of Shaanxi and Gansu again.
Who knows, Zhao Junchen forgot his promise in the blink of an eye. He has been working day and night for the past few days, either working with Liang Fuchen to perfect the plan to regain the Hetao, or privately meeting with governors and soldiers from various places, without seeing any
Rest signs.
Originally, Zhang Decheng saw that all Zhao Junchen's hard work was for important court affairs, so he still endured it.
But today, Zhang Decheng saw Zhao Junchen. He first participated in a two-hour military meeting, and then successively summoned Fang Zhenshan, He Zhang, Li Xun and others. Even after the sky got dark, there was still no sign of rest, but there was no sign of rest.
Unable to bear it any longer, he broke into Zhao Junchen's office room and scolded Zhao Junchen mercilessly.
Under Zhang Decheng's fierce reprimand, Zhao Junchen was naturally a little disgraced, but he still couldn't get angry. He could only assure Zhang Decheng again that he would pay attention to rest!
"Please rest assured, Doctor Zhang. After Mr. Liang Ge arrived at Huamachi Camp, he has taken over all military and political affairs with full authority! The meetings and conversations with the governors and generals in the past few days were my last in Huamachi Camp.
Regarding this matter, I will definitely pay attention to rest from now on, and I will never make Dr. Zhang Shen angry again!"
Zhao Junchen promised once again.
While making the promise, Zhao Junchen felt a little aggrieved.
In Zhao Junchen's opinion, compared to the time and effort he put into fighting the Mongolian coalition, and the hard work day and night, the little hard work he had done in the past few days was nothing at all, it was already considered a rest.
After hearing Zhao Junchen's assurance, Zhang Decheng still didn't believe it, but he said with a threat: "Master Zhao, even if Hua Tuo is reborn or Bian Que is reborn, if the patient does not follow the doctor's instructions, he will be helpless and helpless.
My condition is getting worse! Naturally, my medical skills are far inferior to those of the two medical saints. If Mr. Zhao still disobeys the doctor's orders and does whatever he wants, I will definitely be unable to save myself when the disease comes like a mountain in the future.
, please ask someone else to help you!"
The threat of picking up Zhang Decheng was so serious that Zhao Junchen's expression became much more serious and he assured again: "Everything in Huamachi Camp is on track. From now on, we just need to follow the steps and all my personal matters will be taken care of."
It’s over, I will focus on recuperating my body from now on, and I will never mess up again.”
These words are not perfunctory by Zhao Junchen. After the situation has developed to this point, all aspects of Huamachi Camp no longer need Zhao Junchen to worry about. As long as the next imperial edict is transmitted, Zhao Junchen can
Returned to the capital.
After receiving continuous assurances from Zhao Junchen, Zhang Decheng finally nodded with satisfaction, diagnosed Zhao Junchen's body again, and left Zhao Junchen's room.
After Zhang Decheng's reprimand, Zhao Junchen really didn't dare to worry about hard work anymore, but he went to bed obediently.
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However, early the next morning, after Zhao Junchen got up and just finished breakfast, he received a report from Xu Qingyan, saying that the three giants of the Shanxi Merchant Group - Guo Linxiang, Chen Gongxing, and He Zeng, were now waiting for him to receive him.
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After hearing the report, Zhao Junchen's first reaction was to ask: "Does Doctor Zhang know about this?"
Seeing Zhao Junchen's nervous look, Xu Qingyan couldn't help but find it a little funny, and said: "Shenzhang Doctor rushed to the wounded barracks early in the morning. Naturally, he didn't know about this matter, but if it is the conversation between you and these three Shanxi merchants, young master,
If the time is too long, I'm afraid I won't be able to hide it from Doctor Zhang... Young Master, you also know the prestige of Doctor Zhang. He is now like a living Bodhisattva in the eyes of the soldiers. As long as he asks, I'm afraid it's anyone.
None of the soldiers wanted to hide the news from him."
"It's better that Doctor Zhang doesn't know about this, otherwise he will be reprimanded again..." Zhao Junchen's expression relaxed slightly, but soon he frowned again and murmured to himself: "Guo Linxiang,
Chen Gongxing, why did He Zeng and the three of them come all the way to Huamachi Camp to see me? When I return to the capital, I will definitely have to pass through Shanxi, and there will naturally be a chance to meet. Isn't their attitude too eager? "
Then, Zhao Junchen seemed to have thought of something, and his expression moved slightly.
Zhao Junchen had the earliest contact with the Shanxi Merchant Group, but the relationship between the Shanxi Merchant Group and Zhao Junchen has always been aloof. On the contrary, the Huishang Group and Zhao Junchen have become closer and closer, and have gradually become one and the same. Now, with the rise of Zhao Junchen in the government and the opposition
With its prestige rising, the Shanxi Merchant Group will naturally not remain indifferent, even if it has already made an important decision.
Thinking of this, Zhao Junchen nodded and said: "Invite them to meet me in the small study."
Since Liang Fuchen arrived at Huamachi Camp, Zhao Junchen gave all the main hall and large study room of the Governor's Mansion to Liang Fuchen, and the other small study room became Zhao Junchen's office room. Zhao Junchen received guests during this time
Sometimes, most people will choose here.
After saying that, Zhao Junchen took the lead and walked towards his office room.
But he said that after Zhao Junchen arrived at his office room, he quickly saw Xu Qingyan entering the room with three Shanxi business leaders.
When Zhao Junchen saw the three of them, he stood up to greet them in a friendly manner and said with a smile: "Boss Guo, Boss Chen, and Boss He, what happened that the three of them came to Huamachi Camp in person?
When I return to the capital in a while and pass through Shanxi, we will naturally have the opportunity to meet, so wouldn't it be troublesome for you three to make an extra trip now?"
Guo Linxiang hurriedly smiled and said: "No trouble, no trouble at all! How dare the three of us use the word 'Excuse me' in front of Mr. Zhao! With Mr. Zhao's noble status, in order to meet Mr. Zhao as soon as possible
, it is only natural for the three of us and I to come to Huamachi Camp in person."
After exchanging polite words, Zhao Junchen, Guo Linxiang, and Chen Gongxing took their seats respectively, and then asked: "But I don't know what the purpose of the three big bosses came all the way to Huamachi Camp to see me?"
After Guo Linxiang, Chen Gongxing, and He Zeng looked at each other, this time it was Chen Gongxing who spoke on behalf of the three of them: "This time I asked to see Mr. Zhao mainly for two things! First, it was to report to Mr. Zhao the war in Shanxi.
Progress! When Mr. Zhao first passed through Shanxi, he issued an order to significantly increase the silver reward for military merit and death and injury pensions. As Shanxi merchants, of course we have to help! A total of more than 400,000 taels of silver were provided!
Today, the war has come to an end, and after receiving the silver rewards and pensions, the soldiers are all grateful to Lord Zhao."
These words were just to claim credit.
Zhao Junchen naturally reciprocated the favor and said: "For the imperial court's border plan, the Shanxi merchants funded 400,000 taels of silver in one go. Such loyalty and patriotism is really admirable. Please rest assured, when I return to the capital,
I will definitely ask His Majesty for your credit! With the smooth progress of the United Shipping Company, the commercial tax rectification will soon be extended to the north, and you will not suffer any loss by then."
Hearing Zhao Junchen's reply, Guo Linxiang, Chen Gongxing, and He Zeng all nodded with satisfaction.
"United Shipping Company" has been making money every day since its establishment. Shanxi merchants have been jealous of it for a long time, and Zhao Junchen's promise is exactly what they hope for.
After the three Shanxi merchant leaders expressed their thanks, He He said: "As for the second thing, I rushed to Huamachi Camp this time to reach cooperation with Mr. Zhao... some deeper cooperation!
"
Hearing what He Zeng said, Zhao Junchen's face was full of doubts and he asked: "Oh? I have always cooperated with all Shanxi merchants, why do I need to talk about cooperation now?"
With a smile on his face, Guo Linxiang took out two contracts from his arms and put them in front of Zhao Junchen with both hands.
After Zhao Junchen took over the two contracts, he lowered his head and reviewed them carefully, his expression changing continuously.
After a long time, Zhao Junchen finally raised his head, with a face full of amazement, and said: "The world says that Shanxi merchants have a long-term vision and a sharp mind. Now I finally believe it... You guys are really doing a great job.
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The contents of these two contracts are of great importance.
The first contract was the contract in which Shanxi merchants invited Zhao Junchen to become a shareholder of their respective firms!
Among them, Guo Linxiang took out 10% of the shares of "Tongrui Bank" - this was the largest bank among the seven northern provinces of the Ming Dynasty, and it also had semicolons in the southern provinces!
He once took out 15% of the shares of the "He Family Chamber of Commerce" under his name - the "He Family Chamber of Commerce" controls nearly 50% of the shipping companies, carriage shops, and camel gangs in the seven northern provinces, and is also the largest smuggling group in the north!
Chen Gongxing took out 15% of the shares of "Tongda Trading Company" - this is the largest salt merchant in the north, and will be the main force in the development of Sichuan salt in the future, and it also monopolizes the medicinal materials business in the north!
In addition, there are 20% shares of "Ronghe Trading Company", 20% shares of "Daoxing Chamber of Commerce", 15% shares of "Xu Family Chamber of Commerce"...
It’s so densely packed that there are more than twenty different shops!
These firms are all famous firms in the Ming Dynasty. They represent the essence of Shanxi merchants in this era. They are the strongest, most profitable, and most influential industries under their name!
According to the contents of this contract, as long as Zhao Junchen spends 2.3 million taels of silver, he can take the shares of these firms in the contract, with the size of the shares ranging from 10% to 25%.
Two million and three hundred thousand taels of silver is by no means a small amount, but if he can participate in these firms at the same time, Zhao Junchen will definitely make a lot of money.
These shares, even if it is just the annual dividend, are at least three to five million taels!
At the same time, once Zhao Junchen becomes a large-scale shareholder of Shanxi merchants' businesses, Zhao Junchen will become the spokesperson of Shanxi Merchants Group from now on, and he will become one with Shanxi Merchants Group, sharing prosperity and loss.
We must fight for the interests of Shanxi merchants at all times!
As for the second contract, the content is even more amazing.
Shanxi Merchants Group will spend 3.5 million taels of silver in one go to invest in the business under Zhao Junchen's name.
It is worth mentioning that the Shanxi merchants did not force the 3.5 million taels to be invested in a specific commercial bank, but only required Zhao Junchen to provide a 5% dividend to the Shanxi merchants every year in the future.
In other words, Zhao Junchen can use these 3.5 million taels of silver at will. He can open a shell firm, invest all 3.5 million taels of silver in it, and then use this shell firm to
The money was gradually transferred to "Jubao Trading Company", "Zhao's Shipping Company", and even "Tongji Temple" and other places where the business content was more sensitive!
After investing such a large amount of money in one go, Zhao Junchen can greatly speed up the progress of many of his plans!
Shanxi merchants will not interfere with the use of this silver, nor will they supervise the flow of this silver. Zhao Junchen only needs to provide them with a 5% dividend every year - which is 175,000 taels of silver -
This contract is considered completed!
All in all, as long as Zhao Junchen agrees to sign these two contracts, it means that Zhao Junchen can get the shares of more than 20 famous firms at the same time, as well as 120 shares, without spending a penny.
One hundred thousand taels of silver!
The price is just that Zhao Junchen will be tied to the Shanxi merchants in the future and become the spokesperson of the Shanxi merchant group!
This account is a good deal no matter how you calculate it!
It is precisely because of this that when Zhao Junchen reviewed the two contracts, his expression was so shocked!
He never expected that the Shanxi merchants would be willing to pay such a huge price in order to tie him to their ship!
On the other side, after hearing Zhao Junchen's praise, Guo Linxiang's expression did not change at all. He just stared at Zhao Junchen's expression and asked: "Master Zhao, I believe you have understood our sincerity! But I don't know what you mean.
how?"
After Zhao Junchen pondered for a long time, he suddenly smiled and said: "From now on, we are a family!"
No matter what, there may be some trouble later, but now let’s get the benefits first!
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After a happy cooperation, Zhao Junchen got up and saw off the three Shanxi business giants in person.
When he returned to the office room, he saw Xu Qingyan with a silly smile on his face and kept chanting: "Three million nine hundred thousand taels... three million nine hundred thousand taels... a full three million nine hundred thousand taels!"
Zhao Junchen frowned and asked: "What three million nine hundred thousand taels?"
Hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, Xu Qingyan finally came back to his senses and said excitedly: "Master, I just counted the specific income of our trip to Shaanxi and Gansu! First, the 1.3 million taels gained from ransacking the Wang family.
Silver, and then the 820,000 taels of silver donated by the governors one after another. Yesterday Li Xun was even more astonishing. He paid 500,000 taels in one go. I would like to think that this is the biggest gain. Unexpectedly, Shanxi merchants today
His handiwork is even more amazing!... I have calculated it several times. This time we came to Shaanxi and Gansu and gained a total of 4.8 million taels of silver! Not to mention the shares and land!"
Then, Xu Qingyan said with an exaggerated expression: "God, there are three million nine hundred thousand taels! Three million nine hundred thousand taels of silver!"
Seeing Xu Qingyan's appearance, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but smile and said: "Yes, the Qingliu people always claim to be honest and honest, and they always have contempt for me, a corrupt official... Also, they are all easy-going people and never get an extra point.
Silver, I came to Shaanxi and Gansu this time, obviously just to do business, but I still gained nearly 4 million taels of silver, it can be said that I have a lot of gold in my sleeves, no wonder I am despised by them!"