Zhang Yue proposed the concept of understanding the library, which made Shen Yan, Luo Supervisor and others deeply concerned.
Are you taking too big a step?
The Exchange is already an unprecedented thing, and now there is a treasury added. Although it is not an open place to borrow money from the private sector, given the conservative atmosphere of the day, it may not be tolerated.
They were worried that as soon as the branch office was released, they would be immediately impeached by the admonishing officials and they would not even be able to save the branch office.
Zhang Yue repeatedly emphasized that Fenyinpu was similar to Jiaozipu. As for the loan, it was only used in the field of salt and tea, but this still could not dispel everyone's concerns.
Zhang Yue lamented that the reform was not so bad as an idea, but that it had to be supported by someone as resolute and decisive as Wang Anshi, otherwise any change would be opposed and would not be implemented.
Finally, Shen Yan proposed that branches should be set up in Shaanxi and Luoyang, with the name of Shaanxi Transportation Bureau.
Zhang Yue then agreed.
Shaanxi has a large hoard of troops, and it costs a lot to transport military supplies every year. There are also horse dealers, tea dealers and other merchants on the border. There is an urgent demand for salt banknotes and gold and silver transactions in Shaanxi.
No one can argue with the implementation of branch offices in the name of border needs.
As for Luoyang, it is nominally a transit point from Shaanxi to Bianjing.
There is no difficulty in filing a quotation, it is just a matter of great credibility.
At this point, the board of directors has almost finished discussing the matters discussed. The following is how to divide the 15,000 yuan of the first dividend.
Previously, the exchange's management consisted of Zhang Yue, Cai Jing, and Luo Supervisor.
Other people at the Exchange and Citation Office who were originally employed at the Capital Salt Institute will receive an additional salary on top of their basic salary. The newly hired people will receive a salary equivalent to three-fifths of the senior citizen's salary.
These are recorded as costs and are not dividends.
Of the fifteen thousand guan, everyone recommended Zhang Yue to take the big one, which is 10,000 guan, Luo Supervisor Yuan to take 3,000 guan, and Cai Jing to take 2,000 guan.
How much is ten thousand guan?
Zhang Yue's monthly salary is 17 guan, the various subsidies received are 57 guan, and the annual salary is 684 guan.
Nine thousand guan was Zhang Yue's salary for nearly fifteen years.
As a Zuo Lang, he still had a post. Although he resigned from the Jingyan Officer, the officials still remembered their contribution to helping him rise to the position. Therefore, even if he was removed from the official position, he still received the salary from the Jingyan Officer.
As for the official of the Luo Supervisory Academy, he was just a minister of Taichang Temple. He did not have any post, and his monthly salary was only eight guan. After Zhang Yue established the Jiaoyuan Office, Luo Supervisory Academy kept saying these words from beginning to end.
Zhang’s high opinion.
What Bachelor Zhang said makes sense.
What Bachelor Zhang saw is beyond our reach.
For such a loyal person, a generous gift of three thousand guan is enough.
As for Cai Jing, who is not even a Jinshi, two thousand guan is enough for him to buy a house in Bianjing.
This concludes the first board meeting.
Zhang Yue returned to the room, and Cai Jing immediately followed him into the room and said: "How could Jing Yijie's commoner get two thousand guans without being gifted by a bachelor? Jing is very grateful and is willing to do the hard work of dogs and horses in the future."
Zhang Yue could see that Cai Jing was very excited to receive the money and said excitedly: "Yuan Chang, it doesn't have to be like this."
Cai Jing continued: "Don't worry, bachelor, Jing will live up to his words in the future."
After a pause, Cai Jinghu said: "Bachelor, Jing would like to buy 40 shares from the additional issuance of shares after receiving these two thousand coins. Is it possible?"
Zhang Yue thought to himself, this guy is really discerning.
Zhang Yue said: "It's your money, you can use it however you want! You have to ask me."
Cai Jing suppressed his joy and then said: "Scholar Zhang, I have something to report. There are many people in the Capital Salt Institute who are neglecting their duties."
Zhang Yue asked: "Is it the Capital Salt Institute or the Citation Institute? Please tell me in detail."
Cai Jingdao: "A good teaching scholar knows that it is his duty to hire more people from outside, and he does not dare to make mistakes easily. It's just that there are many people in the Capital Salt Academy and there are too many people."
Zhang Yue thought a little after hearing this.
Cai Jing said: "These people are all old officials. They are used to being slippery and lazy in Duyanyuan. They are lazy in doing things and are listless and neglect official duties. They are missing for three hours when they arrive at the Yamen five hours a day, but they are missing after leaving the Yamen."
It’s so lively to hang out with friends.”
"That's all. Relying on their seniority, they not only ignored Luo Jianyuan, but also ignored my words."
Zhang Yue said: "How do you plan to deal with it?"
Cai Jingdao: "We need to find a reason to send these people away, otherwise it will delay the people who are really doing the work."
"Remove them as soon as they say it? Most of the officials in Duyanyuan have to correct their names. Even if they are waiting to be dismissed, they cannot be dismissed easily."
Officials are divided into official names, waiters, and private names.
The name rectification was compiled, but Taique said it was not compiled, but it was also compiled, and only the private name was not compiled.
Cai Jingdao: "Leave this matter to me. I will find a way to make the other party unable to stay here any longer and find no reason to blame."
Zhang Yue said: "I understand. Now is not the time to arrange these people. Let's get a firm foothold first. How about you call in a few people in charge first and let me take a look?"
Zhang Yue watched Cai Jing go away, and he could see Cai Jing's flattering side to others and ruthless side to others.
Then several stewards were called in by Cai Jing to report to Zhang Yue.
Zhang Yue asked them about the matters at hand one by one, and questioning was the method of investigation. Zhang Yue made an evaluation of Cai Jing and the people he recommended, and felt that their abilities were acceptable.
To judge whether a person is a chronicler, just ask a few questions about his statements. Some people cannot even remember key data, so it is difficult to call them reliable.
Just looking at their frightened and sweaty expressions, Ling Zhang Yue couldn't help but smile to himself. In the past, it was the bosses who inspected him, but now it was his turn to inspect others.
After a few people left, Zhang Yue picked up the tea cup and took a sip, relaxing for a moment. He happened to see the sun shining on the tiles of the yamen's veranda, and suddenly felt very good.
He had already planned to buy back shares with his 10,000 yuan. He could buy 200 shares.
The establishment of the Citation Office was entirely up to Empress Dowager Cao, who should have taken good care of it, but she had no way of doing it, so in the end it was fine.
So Zhang Yue gave Han Qi 90 shares, Zeng Gongliang 60 shares, and Ouyang Xiu 50 shares.
Empress Dowager Cao didn't know about shares, but Han Qi, Zeng Gongliang and others would definitely know about them.
As soon as the exchange issues additional shares, the Beijing exchange salt merchants and big businessmen will surely take notice and rush to buy the shares. At that time, the rising tide will lift all boats.
This money is essential, otherwise even Sima Guang and others would not be able to withstand any round of impeachment.
Zhang Yue's move was exactly the same as Xue Xiang's sponsorship of Shanling Money. However, Zhang Yue did not expect that he would end up living the life he once hated.
Zhang Yue comforted himself that Xue Xiang was thinking of ways to print more salt banknotes in exchange for money, while he was trying to maintain the status of salt banknotes as a credit currency.
Then Zhang Yue encouraged himself with a sentence: Don't care what others do, always keep your eyes on the goal! This is how you become a person who does things.
The three prime ministers received the gifts in different ways.
Han Qi withdrew Zhang Yue's eighty shares and received ten symbolic shares.
Zeng Gongliang received 60 shares and was very happy. He even hosted a banquet in person for Zhang Yue. During the dinner, Zeng Gongliang said a few words to Zhang Yue, to the effect that you, a young man, have a great future.
Ouyang Xiu also accepted the offer, and later Ouyang Fa gave back some of his collection of calligraphy, calligraphy, and painting curios.
On this day, Zhang Yue and Qi Niang were chatting with Ouyang. Mrs. Wu was looking at a painting of peonies that Ouyang Xiu had bought from the Daxiangguo Temple.
This painting was placed casually, and its thickness was unknown. Ouyang Fa and Mrs. Wu took the opportunity to invite Zhang Yue and Qi Niang to come and taste it.
Zhang Yue didn't know how to paint, so he could only see a peony bush with a cat underneath it, that's all.
Ouyang laughed and said: "How about Sanlang, let's talk about it!"
When Zhang Yue didn't answer, Qi Niang smiled slightly and asked, "Madam, can you see any clues?"
The Seventeenth Mother said: "This is a peony at noon."
Ouyang Fa heard this and asked, "How do you know about Seventeen?"
Seventeen Niang pointed at the painting and said: "This flower is draped and dry in color. It is a flower at noon. Look at the cat's eyes, which are as black as lines. This is a cat's eye at noon."
"If it is a flower with dew, the center of the flower is convergent and the color is shiny and moist. The cat's eyes are round in the morning and evening, and become narrower and longer in the middle. At noon, they are like a thread of ears. This painting is based on the wishes of the ancients. It is really a good painting. I don't know.
How much did Mr. Ouyang pay for it?"
Ouyang Fa said proudly: "My father only used five guans!"
Seventeenth Mother smiled and said, "Congratulations to Mr. Ouyang."
Ouyang laughed and said: "A good painting needs someone who knows pearls. Madam, thanks to Shi Qi's suggestion, how about we hang this painting in the flower hall?"
Mrs. Wu said: "It's up to you, I just do calligraphy and painting all day long."
But seeing Ouyang Fa leaving happily, Zhang Yue was also very proud. Having such a smart wife was really a blessing in disguise!
After Ouyang Fa finished hanging the calligraphy and paintings, he returned to the room and asked Zhang Yue: "Yes, Sanlang, are you in charge of the Exchange now?"
Zhang Yue said: "It is under the rule of Sansi!"
Ouyang laughed and said: "Then you have found the right person. I have a few gold and stone friends who want the shares of the Exchange. You can help me get some!"
After Ouyang Fa finished speaking, Mrs. Wu on the side also said: "Yes, I have heard about it too, and some of my close friends also want to ask about it."
Zhang Yue said: "That's not cheap. One share is fifty guan, at least ten shares, that is, one hand costs 500 guan."
Mrs. Wu looked hesitant after hearing this, but Ouyang Fa asked: "At least ten shares, that means you subscribe to the shares but not the person?"
Zhang Yue said: "That's right, stock subscription does not recognize anyone. You only need to hold the stock index and go to the Stock Exchange when the bonus is distributed at the end of the year. If you don't want it anymore, the Stock Exchange will take it back at any time with fifty shares per share minus the dividend!"
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Ouyang Fa put his hands on his hands and smiled: "Isn't that a sure profit? Sanlang will order 300 shares for me first!"
Zhang Yue shook his head and said: "No, two hundred shares at most!"
Ouyang said anxiously: "Sanlang, you and I have been friends for so many years!"
Zhang Yue shook his head and said, "It's really difficult!"
Mrs. Wu smiled and said: "Brother-in-law, can you also save a hundred shares for me?"
Zhang Yue said: "Madam, don't worry, I will order someone to bring your buttocks to the mansion when you get back!"
Ouyang Fa...
Mrs. Wu said with a smile on her face: "Thank you so much, brother-in-law."
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Seeing that Zhang Yue had done something for her sister and brother-in-law and gained face for herself, Shi Qi Niang was in a happy mood. She walked affectionately beside Zhang Yue regardless of the eyes of other people in Ouyang's house.
Seventeen Niang said: "Guanren, are the stocks on the Stock Exchange really that good?"
Zhang Yue said: "At least there will be no compensation."
Seventeenth Mother said: "Why don't we buy some too?"
Zhang Yue laughed and said, "How many shares do you want to buy, madam?"
The Seventeenth Mother frowned and thought for a while and said, "I think I'll buy two hundred shares first!"
Zhang Yue felt like he was being attacked when he heard this, "What, madam, our family is so rich, why did I never know about it?"