Chapter 124 The Chenliu Yingchuan United Chamber of Commerce was established!
Lu Yan glared at Yi Ji and Han Hao angrily and said, "Ah, what? Can't you keep your mouths shut even when you eat?"
After Lu Lingqi experienced the initial surprise, she quickly calmed down.
After she put the chopsticks aside, she sighed in a faint tone: "No wonder..."
"What's the wonder?" Guo Jia leaned over and asked curiously.
Lu Lingqi patted Guo Jia's head away, turned to Lu Yan and said, "No wonder I can't see through your level of martial arts."
"Can this thing be seen through? Then look at me, what state am I in?" Guo Jia came over again and asked.
Lu Lingqi glanced at Guo Jia and replied with a half-smile: "It's not in the realm of the mainstream."
"..." Forget it, I don't know the woman in the same way, although what she said is the truth... Guo Jia just ate his own food in anger.
"Are you really... on the same level as my father? Do you know what that means?" Lu Lingqi asked as if she was in a trance.
"The world is huge, but your father may not be the only one who has reached that level..." Lu Yan still looked as relaxed as before. He even poured the beef into the pot openly in front of everyone.
Lu Yan didn't look like he was lying,
Lu Lingqi never expected that Lu Yan, who looked like a scholar, would be as talented as her father...
But recalling Lu Bu's attitude towards Lu Yan, she finally recognized the fact.
The good atmosphere was ruined by a question. After Lu Yan took the cooked beef into his bowl, he said, "It's late at night. Let's go to bed early after eating."
The supper ended in a hurry, and everyone returned to their homes.
Lu Lingqi returned to her boudoir, but she could not forget what she said at the supper today for a long time.
"Such a weak scholar can actually be an innate master?"
I tossed and turned and just couldn't fall asleep.
Lu Lingqi simply stood up, picked up the small Fang Tian Hua Ji leaning against the wall, went to the yard and started practicing martial arts.
...
The time agreed with Cao Hong has arrived.
With a glowing face, Cao Hong arrived at the Chenliu County Sheriff's Mansion.
Today's matter is very important. Even Guo Jia, the military advisor who has not been seen for a long time, is sitting upright and working with Lu Yan.
"I've seen you, sir, military advisor.
This is a set of regulations that I compiled based on the chamber of commerce description provided by your husband before."
As Cao Hong spoke, he ordered someone to bring up a plate of slips and presented them to Lu Yan's desk.
Can't it be written on silk? This Cao Hong really reveals his true nature in every aspect...
Lu Yan complained in his heart, but there was no hesitation in the movements of his hands.
One volume, two volumes... After reading twelve volumes of slips, Lu Yan finally understood the rules and regulations compiled by Cao Hong.
"Yes, you have organized it very comprehensively!" Lu Yan couldn't help but admire after thinking carefully, "I have to say, Zi Lian, you have indeed considered every aspect."
"Thank you for the compliment, sir!" Cao Hong was quite confident in his achievements in the past few days.
"However, you still missed something..." Lu Yan suddenly added.
Cao Hong was stunned when he heard this and asked: "Sir, please clarify!"
"After the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce, it will inevitably conflict with the interests of certain aristocratic families. If they unite to deal with the Chamber of Commerce, how do you think they should deal with it?"
"Aristocratic family?" Cao Hong suddenly realized, "Hong focused on polishing the inside and really neglected the external environment..."
However, he quickly thought of a way and said: "If the aristocratic families dare to unite to deal with our Chamber of Commerce, we can send troops to deter them."
"But if the pressure is too great, I'm afraid it will arouse fierce resistance from them."
"What do you think, sir?"
Lu Yan looked at Guo Jia and asked, "What do you think of Fengxiao?"
Guo Jia rubbed his still burning belly and replied:
"The emergence of the Chamber of Commerce will definitely encroach on the interests of the family. However, since the Chamber of Commerce has official endorsement, they still dare not go too far."
After thinking for a while, Guo Jia said again: "Jia believes that the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce should not be too high-profile.
They should quickly establish and seize the market before they understand the operation of the chamber of commerce.
By the time they react, it's a done deal. Even if they want to join forces to suppress the Chamber of Commerce, at least the Chamber of Commerce will have the power to protect itself." After finishing speaking, Guo Jia fell into deep thought again.
"That's right! As long as the Chamber of Commerce runs smoothly, we will not be afraid of the pressure from the market of the Family.
If the family dares to use other means, then Bei Weijun can just stretch his muscles..." Lu Yan sneered.
Guo Jia came back from his thoughts and said again: "But we can't completely cut off their financial resources, otherwise we may not be able to get a good deal if they jump over the wall in a hurry. Moreover, the Lord is promoting the reform of the household registration system, and we can't do it."
It will create extra trouble for him at this juncture."
"Then wait until they are about to be unable to hold on any longer, and the Open Chamber of Commerce will let them join!" Cao Hong suggested.
"Well... Zi Lian's suggestion is good!" Lu Yan raised his eyebrows, and then said: "However, since the membership fee is high, some improvements can be made appropriately."
When Cao Hong heard this, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Haha! Sir, you still understand me!"
Lu Yan thought to himself: "Of course I understand you, you are an old bitch who wants to scrape off even a few ounces of flesh when a mosquito flies in front of you..."
Two days later,
The people of Chenliu County suddenly discovered that there was an additional department next to the county governor's mansion.
Someone approached and saw a plaque hanging on the concierge that read, "Chenliu Yingchuan United Chamber of Commerce" in large characters.
"What does Chenliu Yingchuan United Chamber of Commerce mean?"
"I don't know, but from the literal meaning, it seems to be a special department jointly established by Chenliu County and Yingchuan County."
"The Chamber of Commerce...could it be related to business?"
...
The people were talking a lot.
In the Chenliu Yingchuan United Chamber of Commerce department, Cao Hong, the first president, was sitting in the main seat, waiting for the more than 20 business leaders below to complete the discussion.
What is the Chamber of Commerce?
Why would the government summon them here and say it would be open to them and allow them to freely decide whether to join?
What benefits can you bring to yourself by joining the Chamber of Commerce?
Among this group of businessmen, some monks were confused at this time.
Cao Hong did not reveal the specific business methods of the chamber of commerce.
In his view, only those who have enough courage and become the first batch of members are qualified to understand and enjoy the dividends brought by the Chamber of Commerce.
There is never a shortage of smart people in the world, especially those who can succeed in a certain field.
Putting aside what conveniences the Chamber of Commerce will provide, just considering that this is a department controlled by the government, a small number of businessmen are actually already a little tempted.
With the official coming forward, merchants' purchasing and shipping channels are already guaranteed to a certain extent.
And since it is a government agency, there will definitely be relevant arrangements for the safety of the goods.
In today's chaotic world, cargo transportation is actually the most troublesome thing for businessmen.
A businessman named Zheng had a keen insight into the benefits.
Without waiting for others to come up with the outcome of the discussion, he took the lead and said to Cao Hong: "I have met General Cao. My surname is Zheng Mingjing. My ancestors have lived in Chenliu for generations and have been doing business for generations."
Cao Hong leaned forward slightly and said, "Do you have a decision?"
"Yes, Zheng is very interested in the Chamber of Commerce and decided to join!"
It’s opened! Cao Hong was overjoyed. He pointed at an official next to him and laughed and said, "Okay! You are welcome to join. Please go over there and pay the membership fee first."
"Um..." I didn't expect that there would be an entrance fee... But the words had already been spoken, and Zheng Jing couldn't regret it.
He had no choice but to approach the official with an anxious mood and asked: "May I ask, how much does it cost to join the association?"
"Not much, one hundred thousand yuan." The official replied without raising his head.
"Huh..." Zheng Jing was relieved when he heard this. He was really afraid that Cao Hong was trying to make money under the guise of joining the association.
One hundred thousand dollars is only ten pieces of gold. For people like Zheng Jing, who has been doing business for generations, it is just rubbish money...
However, Zheng Jing still said with some embarrassment: "I don't bring so much money when I go out..."
"It doesn't matter, just draw the deposit first, and officials will come to pick it up later."
"Very good!" Zheng Jing saw that the government was thoughtful, so he signed and stamped the document without hesitation.