Chapter 165 On how to cut leeks to maximize profits.
Painting cakes for subordinates is a skill that a mature leader must learn.
What's more, this was the end of the Warring States Period. In this era, Zhao Shu had a huge innate advantage and was far easier to fool than the wage earners of later generations.
Zhao Shu just said a few words and hinted tactfully, and Meng Fan and Meng Zhou's father and son became excited, as if they had become Zhisu Neishi.
At this moment, Meng Fan and Meng Zhou bowed deeply towards Zhao Shu and said, "I would like to thank the Palace Master for your support. My father and son will dedicate themselves to the Palace Master until their death!"
This is Zhao Shu's ignorance.
In this era, except for the twenty-level military merit title system of the Great Qin Dynasty, there was no possibility of transcending classes.
The opportunity Zhao Shu gave Meng Zhou naturally made the two of them take the matter seriously.
For talented and educated poor scholars like Meng Zhou, they did not lack talent; what they lacked was precisely the chance to show off their talents.
If he hadn't met Zhao Shu, Meng Zhou would never be able to perform it in this life.
Therefore, when Zhao Shu finished speaking, it was just an opportunity. Whether it would succeed or not was unknown, but it still made Meng Zhou and Meng Fan extremely excited.
"Get up!" Zhao Shu helped Meng Fan up and said to the two of them: "It's up to people to seize opportunities. Go down and prepare!"
"The sales of agency rights will begin soon."
"promise."
With a nod of agreement, Meng Zhou hurriedly said goodbye and left. He knew in his heart that this agency power would be the basis for Nandou's transformation.
He must be well prepared and must win the Qi ground.
When Meng Zhou and his son left and it was time for a cup of tea, Hei Huang rushed over: "General, the world is ready for a great battle."
"All representatives of the Chamber of Commerce will arrive in half an hour."
"Um."
Nodding, Zhao Shu smiled at Hei Huang and said, "Let's go, I'll give you a lesson, and then you'll be in charge."
"promise."
Nodding in agreement, Heihuang was not surprised by this. He knew that with Zhao Shu's status, it was impossible for him to show his face in business matters.
While the two were walking and chatting, Zhao Shu reminded Hei Huang: "If your name doesn't have any special meaning, you might as well change it to another one."
"promise."
Heihuang nodded in agreement without thinking too much. In his opinion, what such big shots said was what he said.
It was his honor that Zhao Shu could give him some advice.
Hei Huang hesitated for a moment, then turned to Zhao Shu and said, "To be fair to the general, Huang is not very talented and has not read many books. I wonder if the general would like to give his subordinates names?"
Hearing this, Zhao Shu was slightly stunned, glanced at Heihuang, pondered for a while, and said, "Your name is Shui, why not just call it Ze?"
"Shanze's ze and Kurosawa also sound better than Heihuang."
At this moment, Kurosawa was overjoyed and thanked Zhao Shu repeatedly: "Thank you, General, for the name!"
Seeing this scene, Zhao Shu smiled. In his opinion, a person like Kurosawa was considered a small figure.
There is no need to cause unnecessary trouble because of the name Heihuang.
A quarter of an hour later, the two came to the hall, where a huge map hung on the front wall.
Zhao Shu stood in front of the map, pulled out his long sword, pointed at the map, and said: "With Xianyang as the center, abandon the small cities and choose the governance of counties."
"To the north is Wushi, Yiqu, Diaoyin, Fushi, Jiuyuan, Yunzhong, Shanwu and other places; to the west is Didao, Lintao, Xixian, Yongcheng, Yixian, Yueyang and Luoyang.
, build Beidou’s shop.”
"This is Beidou's territory. No chamber of commerce or merchants are allowed to sell soap here."
Having said this, Zhao Shu took a deep look at Kurosawa and said: "This is an area belonging to Beidou, so naturally you don't need money or food to buy it."
"However, we in Beidou can only take so much at the moment. In addition to this area and even the entire Central Plains, agency rights can be sold."
"In short, we collect money twice from all participating merchants, the first time is the agency rights, and the second time is the cost of production."
"The Yin Palace will give you detailed data on the production costs, and the agency rights are divided into three levels: capital, county, and county."
"A large, prosperous city like the capitals of various countries, a large city with a population of more than half a million, all fall into the category of capital."
"The agency rights in such big cities have the highest price. When the time comes, set a minimum price and let them bid. The one with the highest price will get it."
"I will ask the Nandou Chamber of Commerce to cooperate with you!"
"Then there are prosperous cities like Luoyang, where Sanchuan County is located, and Yangdi, where Yingchuan County is located, and their prices are second only to the capital city."
"Besides that, there are county towns. Prices in county towns are the lowest, second only to county towns."
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Zhao Shu took a sip of tea and told Kurosawa some bidding rules and operating techniques, including how to cut leeks in order to maximize the results.
Half an hour later, Kurosawa looked at Zhao Shu like a god. He did not expect that Zhao Shu was not only powerful in the military, but also so terrifying as a merchant.
"If the general is engaged in business, Ba's widow Qing, Wushi's Luo are nothing, and even Wenxinhou is not as good as the general!"
At this moment, Kurosawa seemed to see a cultist seeing faith, and his eyes when looking at Zhao Shu were full of awe and excitement.
Looking at this scene, Zhao Shu couldn't help but smile. The merchants of this era were far less sophisticated than those of later generations.
After all, there are ten thousand ways to cut leeks in future generations, and they are all harvested quietly. After harvesting, they still pity the capitalists.
"Kurosawa, please discuss it with Meng Zhou. If you want the auction to be successful, not only this, but you also need to be among the bidders."
"In addition to Meng Zhou's Nandou, you can contact some chambers of commerce that you have good relations with and make some promise of benefits."
"promise."
Nodding in agreement, Kurosawa hurriedly left as if he had found a treasure, leaving Zhao Shu alone in the room looking at the map.
Zhao Shu knew that with this harvest, he could suddenly become rich, but next time, these chambers of commerce would definitely learn to be cunning.
If you want to cut leeks again, it will be even more difficult. Even if you can succeed, it will not be so easy.
However, according to Zhao Shu's estimation, the money and food harvested this time will allow the Beidou Chamber of Commerce to sweep across the entire Central Plains and rejuvenate the Nandou Chamber of Commerce.
Let the twelve trading houses grow quietly.
For him, this kind of harvest is enough. When everything is laid out, he can grow up comfortably.
When it emerges next time, whether it is Beidou, Nandou, or even the Twelve Trading Firms, they will shock the civil and military forces of the Qin Dynasty.
Just when Zhao Shu was alone in his room, thinking wildly, Meng Fan walked in and said in a low voice.
"Palace Master, Ba Qing and Wushi Luo have sent gifts and want to see you alone?"
Hearing this, a hint of ridicule flashed across the corner of Zhao Shu's mouth: "Tell them that I promised to meet them alone. I will be free in two hours."
