Zhang San uses one word to describe people like Li Shimin as "shameless". The hateful "capitalists" know how to exploit workers.
If it weren't for the lack of labor laws in Datang, Zhang San, a senior and a junior, would have found a lawyer to complain to him.
But even if you look for it, it's useless. At this time, the emperor can't say anything and follow the rules.
After handing the matter over to Zhang San, Li Shimin waved him back.
Not long after Zhang San arrived home, Li Tai rode a horse to Zhang San's house.
"Xiaosan, my father wants us two to set up a state-owned commercial bank? What should we do?" Li Tai asked as soon as he came in.
"I asked you why you came here so quickly. I just got home and I haven't even had a sip of tea." Zhang San was speechless. This old Li family member is really good at looking for trouble.
"You drink slowly, and we will make a good plan after drinking." Li Tai sat down, and the servants left after serving tea.
"Actually, I don't have a clue. Your Majesty just has this idea. We still need to do the specific things ourselves. We don't even have an office of the commercial bank now." Zhang San put down his teacup and complained.
"This is simple. I have a house in Chang'an, located in Dongfang City. I have three courtyards. Have you seen enough?"
When Zhang San heard what Li Tai said, he felt happy. This way, he didn't have to spend money to find a house. They were all one family. Why was there such a big gap?
But this belongs to your son, and the China Commercial Bank belongs to your family, so it’s not in vain.
"About that. We don't have any industrial layout for the time being. We can open an office if we have one. As for what we will operate, we need to discuss this carefully." Zhang San replied.
"I listen to you. Just tell me what you need. My father asked me to help you open a state-owned commercial bank. We must do a good job this time and make a difference." Li Tai said.
"Why are you so excited? The emperor doesn't pay us wages, so it's basically like we work for nothing." Zhang San asked curiously.
"Salary? Why are we paid?" Li Tai asked doubtfully.
"Come on, you are indeed a family. Let's not talk about it anymore. Do you know that the Wang family wants to cooperate with us in the Liuli business? The emperor wants us to cooperate with him. How do you think we need to cooperate? In advance
Once it’s finalized, I’ll be able to give you a reply when Wang Hao comes back.”
"It's fine that you make the decision yourself on this matter, as long as we don't lose money anyway."
Li Tai said indifferently.
"Okay, then let's talk about what projects China Commercial Bank is going to do. Do you have any ideas?" Zhang San asked.
"I don't have any ideas. We'll do whatever you want, and I'll help you."
Seeing Li Tai, he had no idea. Zhang San was very speechless in his heart. He still needs to do the relationship thing by himself!
At present, Zhangjiacun Commune has paper making, printing, sugar making, furniture, ironware, and wine making... As for Liulichang, it cooperates with Li Tai, and Sanwei Bookstore has a lot of people.
Of course, when doing something, you still need to start with the industry you are most familiar with. In addition, it is best to seek some benefits for Zhangjiacun Commune.
You can't really do it in vain.
"That's what I think. The emperor originally ran a monthly magazine in Sanwei Bookstore, which published some national policies and regulations. Should we start from this aspect first, open a newspaper, and change the original monthly magazine into a weekly or even a daily."
Zhang San said.
"Newspaper office?" Li Tai asked curiously.
"Yes, to put it simply, it is selling information. It is similar to a monthly magazine, but it is not limited to this. This will not be explained to you for a while, but you will know it when the time comes." Zhang San explained.
"As long as you think it's feasible, but will it require a lot of initial investment? After all, it used to be published once a month, but now it's a daily or weekly magazine, which will definitely require a lot of money. Don't we have start-up capital now?"
After hearing what Li Tai said, Zhang San also realized that he had overlooked the most critical thing, the emperor did not approve the money.
What can you do without money? There is nothing you can do!
"Then can we ask the Emperor for start-up funds?" Zhang San looked at Li Tai and asked.
"I guess the emperor doesn't have any spare money to give to us. How about we compare the money ourselves? I can take out three thousand taels of silver from Prince Wei's palace. Do you think it's enough?" Li Tai said.
"Forget it, I'd better use your money for now, I'll find a way." Either Zhang San doesn't want it, or since Li Tai has contributed the money, it would be unreasonable for him not to take part of it.
It’s better not to do it at all, it’s not necessarily impossible to do it if you don’t have money.
Who wants a printing factory when they have a paper factory?
Sanwei Bookstore also has a printing shop. When the time comes, I will let the commune supply the goods first and then collect the money, and then hand it over to Sanwei Bookstore for printing. This way, it will be fine. When the newspaper office makes a profit, I will get the original copy back with interest.
In this way, he can be regarded as bringing another big business to the commune.
As for reporting to society and not failing, Zhang San has never thought about this.
What a joke, with the support of the state machine, if you can fail to set up a newspaper, you won’t have to live anymore.
"What can you do?" Li Tai asked.
"You have forgotten that Zhangjiacun Commune has the largest paper mill in the Tang Dynasty. Sanwei Bookstore also has a printing workshop. We will use it first and make good accounts. We will make up for it later when the newspaper office makes a profit."
Hearing what Zhang San said, Li Tai's eyes lit up: "Yeah, I forgot about this, so we can't just run a newspaper, what else should we do?"
"I heard from my virginity that many wounded soldiers on the battlefield lived in poverty after they retired. I was wondering if we could set up a logistics company to bring those people together. First, we could solve their employment and survival problems. Second, we could set up a logistics company.
It can also reflect the responsibility of our state-owned commercial banks..."
"Wait a minute, I don't quite understand what you're talking about. What logistics company? What does it do?" Li Tai asked confused.
"Well, I picked this name at random. It's similar to Escort Agency. You know this..." Zhang San and Li Tai talked about their ideas, and Li Tai's eyes became brighter and brighter.
"But this still requires a lot of money, right?" Li Tai felt that this idea was a good one, but it would require a lot of money.
"Money and everything else is an afterthought. At worst, we will pay it forward first, and then get back the capital with interest later on when we make profits." Zhang San was also speechless. What can you do that doesn't require money these days?
Li Shimin really saves the trouble. He only provided an idea of free prostitution, and then asked himself to work and pay for it. It was really shameless.
The key is that you can't refuse, and if you say it, you will be accused of deceiving yourself. Who can bear this?
"That's okay. Let's take smaller steps at the beginning. It probably won't cost too much money." Li Tai nodded and agreed.
"Yes, now we can only think of businesses with low investment and quick returns, and take our time!" Zhang San agreed.
"Do you have any other ideas besides this?" Li Tai asked.
"No, I just thought of these two in a short time." Zhang San spread his hands and replied.
"Okay, then think about it again. I'll go back and talk to my father first. If you need me for anything, just ask someone to call me at Prince Wei's Mansion."
Li Tailai left in a hurry. Seeing that Zhang San had no idea, he said goodbye and left.