Chapter 287 [Four Counties Merchants, Borrowing Money Night Banquet] One
After Kong Wu went to rest, Mu Linfeng made some preparations. It was getting late, so he just needed to tidy up. He took Su Duxiu and Liu Wanshi and went to Fuqing Tower.
At this time, Yangzhou was completely different from when Mu Linfeng first came to Yangzhou. Although the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival had passed, the night markets were still decorated with lights everywhere, as if it were a festival.
There were vendors everywhere along the way. These small vendors had never been seen before. Su Duxiu told Mu Linfeng that these vendors were the ones Gu Yanwu encouraged the farmers to come to the city night market to set up stalls in their spare time after the busy farming season.
In order to cooperate with Gu Yanwu's policy of encouraging farmers to do business, Shi Kefa and Wang Zhizhen specially delayed the closing time of the city gate by two hours.
When Mu Linfeng arrived at Fuqing Tower, Fuqing Tower was already full of guests. These guests were wealthy businessmen from Yangzhou, Huai'an, Luzhou, and Fengyang counties. Although these businessmen were usually related to local officials,
, but this was the first time that a local official came to a banquet.
The merchants on the Fuqing building come from different counties. Some of them have only heard of the business name or name. This is the first time they have seen the true face of the boss behind the scenes. Some of them had originally wanted to establish friendship with other people, but now they are even more interested.
It was a matter of seizing the opportunity.
When Mu Linfeng boarded the Fuqing Tower, Liu Wanshi went up to inform him in advance. When Mu Linfeng arrived at the Fuqing Tower, the hundreds of merchants upstairs fell silent and turned their attention to Mu Linfeng.
Mu Linfeng quickly smiled and said to everyone, "You don't have to be polite, please take a seat, please take a seat!"
Everyone also bowed their hands to Mu Linfeng and said, "Mu Shuai!"
After Mu Linfeng smiled and motioned for everyone to sit down, he walked to the owner's seat in the middle of the lobby. After sitting down, he said to everyone: "It seems that most of the merchants from the four counties of Yanghuai and Fenglu are here this time."
Let’s meet for the first time…haha!”
Someone raised their hands and said, "Isn't this all thanks to Mu Shuai's banquet..."
Some people also laughed and said: "Yes, yes, thanks to Mu Shuai, we can come together!"
Naturally, some people remained silent. They all knew that the status of merchants has been very low since ancient times, especially those who were officials, and they did not take them seriously at all. If officials suddenly became friendly to merchants, then there would only be one
The reason is that I need money.
Naturally, there are many businessmen who are eager to follow the dragon and the phoenix, but there are also many shrewd and self-sufficient people who are unwilling to get involved in officialdom. However, after all, they have to stand firm in the shopping malls of the four counties of Yanghuai and Fenglu. Mu Linfeng's banquet this time will not matter.
No matter what your intentions are, you must come.
Mu Linfeng quickly smiled, waved and said: "In response to your compliments, Mu has actually wanted to entertain you all for a long time, but everyone also knows that Mu has been very busy and really can't spare the time. No, Lantern Festival
Just after that, while having nothing to do, Mu immediately thought of all of you, so he immediately sent someone to send you invitations..."
As Mu Linfeng spoke, he looked at everyone's expressions, and then smiled and said: "You may have heard that Mu is currently working on a big thing...a big thing for everyone here, and this matter is closely related to you.
of……"
Someone stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Mu Shuai, I am from Yangzhou. Knowing this, Mu Shuai wants to improve the status of our merchants in society. This is the first time in history!"
As soon as the man finished speaking, everyone around started talking. Many local merchants in Yangzhou immediately echoed the man's remarks and said: "Yes, Mu Shuai can put himself in his shoes and find a way out for us businessmen. We should all remember this sentiment."
yes……"
Mu Linfeng smiled slightly when he heard this, and then waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, then he smiled and said: "It's nothing. Since ancient times, 'scholars, farmers, industry and commerce' have been the law, and merchants are at the bottom, but this is extremely unfair. Merchants are
The wealth created by the country is unmatched by scholars, farmers, and workers. Since ancient times, people have believed that businessmen are opportunistic, but Mu believes that businessmen’s business wisdom should be recognized..."
When everyone heard this, they immediately clapped and said, "Good, Mu Shuai!"
Mu Linfeng smiled slightly, and then continued: "As for the specific implementation plan, we are still negotiating and studying it. If you have any opinions, feel free to put them forward. Mu will definitely help you solve it..."
At this time, someone stood up and asked: "Mu Shuai, currently this commercial reform is only in Yangzhou. On behalf of our merchants in Luzhou, I would like to ask Mu Shuai, when will the reform be carried out in Luzhou?"
As soon as this person's remarks came out, many merchants in Luzhou immediately began to agree, and merchants in Huai'an and Fengyang also began to ask when reforms would come to Fengyang and Huai'an.
Upon hearing this, Mu Linfeng immediately waved his hand and said: "Everyone, the business reform is still in its infancy, and there are still many shortcomings. Therefore, Mu's temporary wisdom is to carry out the reform in Yangzhou first. This is just a preliminary experiment. As long as Yangzhou's business has achieved results,
, then this policy will be implemented in the four counties. Merchants in Huai'an, Fengyang, and Luzhou, don't worry. Although the reform is currently only carried out in Yangzhou county, Yangzhou is not
As you can see, priority has been given to the benefits of the reform, but on the contrary, there will definitely be many inconsiderations, unfairness, and lack of consideration in the initial reform, so Yangzhou does not necessarily enjoy the priority policy... Mu is here
I would like to assure everyone that since Mu has decided on business reform, he is determined to keep his word and will not give up halfway. What we pursue is excellence, so you can rest assured!"
At this time, someone stood up and cupped his hands to Mu Linfeng and said: "Mu Shuai, we believe in you! Read novels along the way, mobile site ap.16k.n"
Mu Linfeng smiled slightly, waved his hand to the man to sit down, and then said: "Thank you for your trust... Of course our reforms also need your support and trust!"
Someone shouted: "Mu Shuai, of course we believe you and support you. Your last agricultural reform was very successful. Although Xiao is a businessman, he also has relatives who are farmers. Xiao still sees the benefits they get."
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Someone also asked Mu Linfeng: "Mu Shuai, you first reformed agriculture, and now you are reforming commerce. Will you also reform industry and scholars next?"
Mu Linfeng was silent for a while after hearing this, and then said: "Step by step, Mu cannot guarantee that all reforms will be successful, but what Mu can guarantee is that all changes and reforms will come from the people's will."
The most important thing is to let everyone in the world live a happy and healthy life."
After hearing this, everyone applauded one after another, while some looked at Mu Linfeng with doubts and remained silent.
Mu Linfeng looked at them one by one without saying a word, and then waved to everyone and said: "Since ancient times, people have been divided into three, six or nine levels. This is unfair. Mu wants to break this tradition and sit down with people.
All people are equal…”
Only then did someone sneer and say: "Everyone is equal? This sentence is easy to say, but it is easier said than done. Just imagine that when a dynasty was founded, they did not say that everyone is equal and seek happiness for the people. But after a while,
The levels of scholars, farmers, industrialists and merchants are still the same. Mu Shuai, can you guarantee that after you get the country, all the reforms will continue and will not change back to the original state?"
Mu Linfeng's heart trembled when he heard the words. He glanced at the speaker and then sighed: "This person is absolutely right. Since ancient times, the kings who founded the country have always cherished the people when they conquered the country. But after they gained the country, they began to
It has gone bad, Mu will guarantee it at this moment
What, you will definitely have a skeptical attitude, Mu can’t guarantee it, everything depends on the results... As the saying goes, water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. If the world is settled in the future, you find that any reforms have begun to deteriorate.
If you have any questions, you can come to Mu!"
At this time, the person who just spoke said again: "If Mu Shuai really conquers the world, then you will be the emperor. Can you still advance our opinions at that time?"
Mu Linfeng watched the man ponder for a while, then stood up and said: "Mu cannot guarantee anything else, but the only thing I can promise everyone at this moment is that Mu will never become the emperor..."
As soon as Mu Linfeng said this, everyone was in an uproar and talked about it. Since ancient times, those who took advantage of the troubled times to rise up, under the banner of asking for life for the people, but who didn't want to establish some achievements in the troubled times and become the number one among ten thousand people?
Mu Linfeng, the Ninth Five Supreme Being, actually said in front of everyone that he would never become emperor.
When Mu Linfeng saw everyone's reaction, he was also expecting it. He immediately sat down and said with a smile: "Everyone can remember what Mu said today. If Mu said not to be the emperor, he would never do it. Although Mu
Although I will not be the emperor, Mu can still guarantee that future reforms will remain the same and there will be no changes at all."
Everyone was still talking, expressing doubts and confusion about Mu Linfeng's words. Although they were all businessmen, they also knew how good Mu Linfeng's firearms were. It was easy to think of the world, but he could really conquer the country.