Chapter 801 The water in the northwest is very deep
The purpose of Li Zunxun and Cao's visit was very simple. They did not want any more outside investors to appear in Puhui Company. This mentality was very simple and was the inherent family mentality of the Han family.
In their opinion, the Puhui firm composed of three companies is complicated enough, but fortunately it is led by Ye An. Both the Cao family and the Li family have invested a lot of financial resources, and they can distribute the money every year without being involved in daily management.
Take interest.
But once others join in, will the money they invest affect their status, will the annual dividends change, and will Puhui Firm still have the final say?
These are the things that involve fundamental interests, and are what make them both worried.
Ye An sat opposite and ate and drank. Of course he knew the doubts of these two people. He said they were worried about the Silk Road, but in fact they were more worried about their own interests. This was normal. No one wanted their investment to be in vain.
"O Changsheng! This Puhui Company is not only our wealth, but also your own hard work! If you follow your approach, there will be countless people investing money. Besides, this Silk Road trade is a big event. Courtiers
I’m not optimistic about that.”
Li Zunxu was the most mature, and Xiaozhi persuaded Ye An with reason and emotion, while Cao Yongli, who was beside him, also followed suit and said, "That's right! Brother Changsheng, you know that the two states of Gansu and Liang are very powerful in the court.
It’s unnecessary. If the party members weren’t worried about offending the imperial court, they would have swallowed it up long ago. It would be difficult for you to do business there in the long run!”
Ye An smiled, these two people came prepared!
Ye An simply drew a circle on the table, pointed and said: "This is the wealth of the country, it is so big, and there are so many merchants making profits in it, not to mention the whole city of Tokyo alone.
Our firm is the only one, right? Needless to say, the Fufeng firm is strong and powerful, and there are many rules set by others. It is impossible for us to break these rules, let alone doing business! No one wants to fight to make money through harmony.
Both sides suffer, right? What should we do now?"
Ye An casually glued the remaining soup in the bowl and drew an extremely huge circle on the outside and said: "But it's different outside. You should know how huge the Silk Road is. There are spices, jewelry, gold and silver, ivory, etc.
Wait for a lot of wealth. How much wealth did the foreigners who did business with us Han people have in the Han and Tang Dynasties? If you go back and check the history books, you will understand. During the hundreds of years when trade was cut off, how much wealth did they accumulate? It was more than just a mountain of gold! Although
There are also some Uighurs who have made some money in a small way, but the money is just a drop in the ocean. Our Han family's goods have passed by, what do you think..."
Needless to say, the two people opposite were already excited to hear the rest.
Yes! It is not easy to make money in the city of Tokyo. Look at Puhui Company today. It did not succeed by relying on a last-ditch counterattack. Not only did it offend people, but its profits were also very small.
Even Pratt & Whitney Department Store relies on large quantities and low costs to make money, which invisibly keeps prices very low.
But Ye An's behavior was really bold. Not to mention how big the threat was from the party members in the northwest, just the fact that he was demoted was already a loss of confidence.
"O Changsheng! You also know that the northwest is not peaceful, and many people in the court have categorically said that Ganliang and Ganzhou are like chicken ribs to our court, and it is a pity to abandon them as tasteless food! I have heard that the Uighurs also
We are keeping an eye on Ganzhou! As for the Dangxiang people, Sima Zhao’s intentions are well known to everyone!”
Cao Yi didn't care about Li Zunxu's anxiety. As a military commander, he knew the military situation in the border states and was worried about safety issues.
Ye An nodded matter-of-factly: "I know all this. Otherwise, why do you two think the saint sent me to the northwest to promote Ganliang affairs? And also gave me the command of soldiers and horses? I want to set up troops there.
What is the purpose of establishing a government office under Ma Qian's jurisdiction?"
"The soldiers and horses are in charge?!"
Li Zunxu and Cao Yi almost screamed, but they still deliberately lowered their voices. Ye An's soldiers and horses were able to open a government office and became a veritable commander. Although they tried to restrain themselves, the two of them had eyes as big as copper bells.
It still betrayed the surprise in their hearts.
"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't have put in so much effort to deceive so many people. What's the point? Is it just for the sake of Pratt & Whitney?"
Cao Yi grabbed Ye An's hand and said: "My second uncle has long said that the land of Ganliang has only two situations for the country, either it can be of great use or it can be abandoned! What are you kidding about?
Great work in the northwest! It’s great to have my brother with me!”
Looking at Cao Yi's expectant eyes, Ye An couldn't help but pull out his hand in embarrassment. He just dropped a little bit of news and Cao Yi immediately became excited.
This is not because Cao Yi has never seen the world, but for a general, the only thing that can make him stand out is military merit!
No one is a salty fish, even the generals are a little bit pursuing. Even in the Song Dynasty, military merit was still the most direct and fastest way to rise.
And this is not only true for military generals, but also for literati who are successful in guarding the border, they can also soar into the sky.
Cao Yi is a disciple of the general, and Cao Bin is already old. It is okay to protect the Cao family, but if you want to bring the Cao family to a higher level, it is still far from enough.
Even though the Zhao Songtian family gave many rewards to their generals, they were extremely stingy in terms of titles and rights.
Ye An shook his head slightly: "I'm afraid you can't go. I was demoted. How can you be alienated? If the saint sees it, he will definitely have doubts in his heart and suspect that you and I are forming a clique for personal gain. This will damage my reputation as a lonely minister.
oh!"
Cao Yi curled her lips: "You and I still need to clear up the relationship between our two families? You are not alone now. Fan Zhongyan is not as popular as you! For some reason, those big headscarves like you to self-destruct your future.
I advise you, the more favored by the Heavenly Family, the more reputable you are, the more you ruin your reputation, the more they will applaud you and sing your praises! We soldiers deserve to lose their lives on the battlefield, and we deserve it.
I didn’t see those big turbans saying anything positive!”
Li Zunxu stood aside and said nothing. He just smiled after hearing Cao Yi's complaints, but his eyes when he looked at Ye An were full of deep thoughts. He had been dealing with Ye An for the longest time and understood Ye An's personality deeply.
Being human.
He was probably not just going to Ganliang to make money, there must be other purposes behind it, but he wouldn't ask if Ye An didn't tell him, he was just worried.
"It's a long way to Ganliang Mountain, so take care of yourself, Changsheng! The Dangxiang people have always been fierce, so don't be too upright in dealing with others. To deal with such barbarians, it's best to use money to clear the way and lure them. If you can't, don't be too persistent.
After all, Li Deming was hurt by you leading his troops, and he has been holding a grudge in his heart for more than a day or two."
Li Zunxu finally heard what he meant. Ye An nodded with a smile and said, "Li Deming is a smart man. He knows the importance and will not take action easily. Besides, if there is a conflict, if you can't beat me, why can't you run away?"
Cao Yi nodded repeatedly after hearing this, patted Ye An's arm and said: "That's right, even if you lose Ganliang, you can't lose your life. It's already a hard job, not to mention that you have a good reputation, even if you lose Ganliang, you can't lose it."
No one dares to say anything, the big turban above the court still feels a little guilty towards you..."
"Ahem!" Li Zunxu interrupted Cao Yi dissatisfiedly, and the other party was shocked and rubbed his big hands in embarrassment.
Seeing that the two people became silent, Ye An realized for the first time that they still cared about him. He waved his arm and said: "Don't talk about that! From tomorrow on, more people will come to Puhui Shop, and I want to be in Puhui
A Silk Road caravan is set up under the Huishang name. More people will be needed to invest money, so that the business can grow bigger and bigger, and the money can be earned more and more! What do you think will happen to Ganliang? Anyway, I think there will be prosperity there.
Comparable to Tokyo city!”
Li Zunxu and Cao Yi looked at each other again, but this time they didn't say anything, they just swallowed together. The future described by Ye An was really big, so big that it was beyond their imagination...