The officials sent by the imperial court entered Chang'an with the 100,000 shi of grain sent by the imperial court, and then started from Chang'an and went to the county towns of Fufeng, Fengyi and other places.
The land of Jingzhao has been unmanaged for a long time. After all, not to mention the money and water, this place is almost empty of people. Without the support of the local wealthy family, it will be difficult for the county magistrate to start working according to the previous routine.
In the old actual governance, the county magistrate only needed to establish a good relationship with the local Dazu to stabilize the local area.
But now that the wealthy families have basically left, the common people have no food to eat. Let alone spring plowing, the common people in many places cannot even afford food. If we encountered this situation before, we still wanted to borrow food from the big families for disaster relief. Now, all the big families have gone.
Yes, where can I borrow food?
The 200,000 stones of grain and grass allocated by the imperial court were all given to the four generals. Where could the grain be produced for these people?
Even according to the current system, it won't work. A clever woman can't make a meal without rice, and nothing can be solved without food.
Chen Gong asked people to discuss with the four generals, and the subsequent grains would be used to solve immediate urgent needs first, and then be recovered through taxes after the people cultivated the land.
The four Liang Xing people have already benefited, but they also feel that the current situation is not good for them, and the food has already reached their territory. Are they afraid that they will not be given it by then?
Their people are responsible for collecting taxes.
Therefore, the fourth general agreed without much hesitation.
Of course, the remaining 800,000 shi of grain was falsely reported. The imperial court did not have the budget at all. Even half of the 200,000 shi given now was borrowed from Nanyang.
But this promise is enough.
Chang'an, government office.
"Mr. Gongtai, the Mi family can only send 200,000 shi of grain to Guanzhong. If we want more, we have to wait until the first batch of grain is harvested in April. But if we want to send it here, it will take at least six months."
!" Mi Fang looked at Chen Gong and said.
"Two hundred thousand stones is enough to solve the urgent need. I will figure out the rest." Chen Gong nodded, looked at Mi Fang and said with a smile: "The reason for inviting Zifang to Chang'an this time is for Guanzhong business!"
"Since you have spoken, sir, I will naturally help you, but how to do this? There is no profit in Guanzhong!" Mi Fang said with a bitter smile.
With the current situation in Guanzhong, it is difficult to sell anything at a high price.
"Guanzhong has fertile land for thousands of miles. The imperial court can grant some land to various chambers of commerce. The Ministry of Industry has the latest looms, which are twenty times more efficient than previous looms. If the Mi family is willing to recruit women to weave locally in Guanzhong,
The imperial court sent three hundred of these looms to each family." Chen Gong said with a smile.
The people's livelihood products researched by the Ministry of Industry are not very attractive in the Central Plains, because the products are too rich, which limits the development of technology. Even if the efficiency is not enough, there are so many people. They can make some handmade products in their spare time and earn some money to support their families.
Everyone is still willing.
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But correspondingly, labor costs are also high, which is also a problem that major merchants have been struggling with.
But it's different when you get to Guanzhong. The people here will work hard for you as long as you stutter. The production efficiency is twenty times, enough to attract many merchants.
"Twenty times!?" Mi Fang stood up in shock and looked at Chen Gong in astonishment: "Sir, is it true!?"
Because of Chu Nan's support, the Mi family was the first big merchant to follow Chu Nan. He could get some of Xuzhou's fine silk and specially supplied spider silk, so he gradually began to increase his efforts in the silk cloth industry in the past two years.
Invest.
If there is a loom that is twenty times more efficient, for them, it will definitely be an artifact that can continue to rapidly expand the Mi family's wealth.
"Of course, since the establishment of the Ministry of Industry, although it has been mainly focused on weapons, water conservancy, and city construction, it has also created things related to people's livelihood." Chen Gong nodded.
In fact, as far as he knows, these things are the product of failed attempts in weapons, water conservancy, etc. They cannot be used in weapons or ordnance, but they can be used in people's livelihood. Many things emerged in this process.
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"Don't worry, sir, the Mi family will definitely help you." Mi Fang bowed.
As one of the earliest powerful forces under Chu Nan, Mi Fang has now entered the official career and does not attach much importance to business, so when Chen Gong asks him for help, he is willing to help even if there is no profit.
Of course, this help is limited, and it is impossible to spend all the family wealth to help Chen Gong run Guanzhong like at the beginning.
But if the Mi family can gain benefits while helping Chen Gong, then Mi Fang will naturally be willing to increase investment.
As for the method of making this new loom, Mi Fang didn't ask. Since it was produced by the Ministry of Industry, it might be confidential. Mi Fang still understood this rule.
"You have to work hard!" Chen Gong was very satisfied with Mi Fang's attitude. These wealthy businessmen under Chu Nan were really easy to use. In addition to Mi Fang, Tian Yang, Ren Zhao and others also came to participate. However, although they
Thanks to Chu Nan, he has gained some wealth over the years, but his strength is still limited. Even if he tried his best, he could not compare to Mi Fang.
"I'll make arrangements right now. As for food, the imperial court is also purchasing food from the private sector. If the Mi family gets involved, I'm afraid it will be suspected of driving up prices." Mi Fang stood up and said.
"Don't worry Zifang, someone will provide the food." Chen Gong said with a smile.
"Since sir, I have a plan in my mind, I can rest assured. I will go and explain that two hundred thousand stones of food and grass will arrive tomorrow. I will take my leave now." Mi Fang clasped her fists at Chen Gong and saluted.
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"Zifang, walk slowly." Chen Gong nodded, stood up and sent Mi Fang out the door.
It was not until Mi Fang left the government office that Chen Gong asked Zhao Yun to invite another person.
"Zhen Yao has met Mr. Gongtai." After Zhen Yao came in, he saluted Chen Gong and smiled.
"There is no need to be too polite. After all, the head of the family can be considered a member of Madam Zhen's clan and not an outsider." Chen Gong waved his hand and said.
Zhen Yao sat down and looked at Chen Gong and said: "Sir, here in Hedong, we can raise 100,000 stones of food and grass for you now. If we raise more, we might be noticed."
Hedong is now the link between many merchants under the rule of Chu Nan and Yuan Shao. Many things are traded with Chu Nan from Hedong. Of course, these merchants do not do business directly with Chu Nan, but through Zhen Nan.
The Zhen family earns some freight and intermediate fees.
"Zizhen, I have a plan to make Yuan Shao willingly let you come here to do business. I wonder if Zizhen is willing?" Chen Gong looked at Zhen Yao and asked with a smile.
"Oh?" Zhen Yao was wary, but his face showed joy. He looked at Chen Gong and said, "Sir, please teach me."
"Now our army has established a foothold in Jingzhao to intimidate the generals in Guanzhong. If Yuan Shao fails to respond, Guanzhong may be captured by our army. Therefore, Zizhen is willing to provide some support to the generals in Guanzhong through trade and secretly support them.
Our army is against us to prevent our army from gaining access to this land in Guanzhong." Chen Gong said with a smile.
"This..." Zhen Yao was a little moved, but more hesitant. If this matter is not done well, the whole family may be affected!
"The trade of the Zhen family is really carried out under the rule of the generals in Guanzhong and has nothing to do with our army. In addition, the Xuzhou Chamber of Commerce will soon be stationed in various places in Guanzhong and will establish weaving workshops here. There are no restrictions on trade here.
As long as you two can agree on a price and clear the money and goods, the government office will not interfere too much." Chen Gong said with a smile.
Xuzhou's silk fabrics, even ordinary fabrics, are of very good quality and are sought after by nobles from all over the country. If they can obtain them and transport them back to Jizhou, it will undoubtedly be a huge profit.
Zhen Yao's eyes lit up when he heard this. At this moment, he was really moved.
The most important thing is, as Chen Gong said, everything is normal trade and does not harm Yuan Shao's interests. It will even bring benefits to Jizhou. Why not do it?
"I'm just trading under the rule of a general?" Zhen Yao said in a deep voice. He secretly entered Chang'an alone. This is no problem, but if a large number of caravans enter Chang'an, it will be a big problem. It will be easily known.
, by then, the Zhen family will be in bad luck.
"Don't worry, what Gong just said is true. Even if the Zhen family comes to Guanzhong, it's up to them. Even if they don't come, it won't affect Hedong trade." Chen Gong nodded and said with a smile.
It doesn't affect it, but it will be difficult to connect with the Mi family's silk cloth industry.
Zhen Yao knew this very well. The silk cloth industry was the real bait thrown by Chen Gong, but even if he knew it was bait, Zhen Yao could not resist the temptation.
If the Zhen family can become the only chamber of commerce in Jizhou that controls Xuzhou silk cloth, it will be very beneficial to the Zhen family.
After a while, Zhen Yao stood up and saluted Chen Gong: "Sir, this matter is important. I can't make the decision right away. I need to go back to Jizhou first and give you an answer in a few days. The one hundred thousand stones of food and grass have arrived."
Pu Ban, sir, just send someone to pick her up."
"Thank you." Chen Gong smiled and nodded: "Don't be anxious about business matters, take your time."
He is not in a hurry. When Jiang Taigong is fishing, whoever wants to take the bait will take the bait. It is Zhen Yao who is anxious now, not him.
I really had to nod silently, say goodbye and leave in a hurry.
With the presence of the two major chambers of commerce in the north and south, it will have a huge impact on Guanzhong's economy. At the same time, as long as the Zhen family comes in, it is equivalent to entering the water. With such a huge profit, there will always be people who are jealous and come to test it.
Ziyan's business method was used in the right place, and it was indeed quite effective. However, Shang was ultimately inferior, so it would be good to publish a military book using Shang as a lesson. It would be good to supplement the business war chapter of my book on the art of war. Ziyan should not
Mind these little things.
"Teacher!" Zhao Yun came in from the door. When he saw the inexplicable smile on Chen Gong's face, he felt an urge to hit him for no reason. In the end, he was suppressed and saluted to Chen Gong.
"Ahem, what's the matter?" Chen Gong looked solemn and said seriously.
"There is an old man outside the house who calls himself Qiao Rui and wants to see the teacher." Zhao Yun bowed.
"Please!" Chen Gong was a little surprised when he heard this, but soon calmed down. It didn't seem to be anything to be surprised about. Since this old man started doing business, his sense of smell has been very sharp. Coupled with Erqiao's relationship,
You always know something more than others. If you come here now, no need to ask, you must be here for Guanzhong trade...