Chapter 374 I'm thinking about you
The nobles discussed with each other, and finally looked at Feng Quji, who was drinking tea leisurely. They all felt really angry and had nowhere to vent their anger.
Fu Zikang said helplessly: "Prime Minister Feng, why don't you give us some guidance on how to go in and out? We really don't know what to do."
Feng Quji smiled, put down the teacup in his hand, and slowly said, "How much do you think my teacup is worth?"
Fu Zikang said angrily: "Prime Minister Feng, now is not the time to ask about this."
"Who says it's not the right time?" Feng Quji replied with a smile, "Now is the right time. You just need to tell me, how much is this worth?"
Seeing Feng Quji, Fu Zikang said helplessly: "I heard that this is the craftsmanship of the emperor's master. There are not many people in the entire Qin Dynasty, so the value cannot be estimated."
"I want you to name a price?" Feng Quji said forcefully.
"Ten thousand taels of gold." Fu Zikang said, "As long as Prime Minister Feng is willing to cede it, Xiaguanyuan will give Prime Minister Feng ten thousand taels of gold."
The other nobles were shocked. The price of ten thousand taels of gold was very high. They couldn't help but envy Feng Quji. As long as they nodded, they could get these ten thousand taels of gold.
Feng Quji waved his hand and said, "Although ten thousand taels of gold is good, I won't sell it."
"Since Prime Minister Feng won't sell it, why bother entertaining the subordinates?" Fu Zikang said angrily.
Feng Quji waved his hand and said: "I am not entertaining you, but I am telling you that any goods in the future will be settled in copper coins, silver coins and gold coins.
Bartering will disappear completely, and the people's food will be purchased by the imperial court and local officials. "
"So what?" Fu Zikang asked.
"You idiot." Feng Quji said, "I made it so clear and you still haven't reacted? In the future, Great Qin will promote commerce and encourage the people to do business."
"How is that possible?" Fu Zikang said, "If the people don't farm the land, what will they do with food?"
"Hmph." Feng Quji sneered and said, "Don't you just farm the land if you are a businessman? You have to farm the land. As long as you have land, you can't let it lie idle. If anyone leaves the land uncultivated, the court will confiscate his land." .
If there is no land, of course there is no need to farm. "
"Isn't that robbery by force? Will the people agree?" Fu Zikang said.
"Please remove the word "的" from your name." Feng Quji said, "As long as you have money, what does it matter whether you farm or not? The most important thing is that you have money. Can't you just give your land to others to farm?
Didn’t you plant all your own land? "
"this……"
Embarrassing smiles appeared on everyone's faces. They were all nobles. They had tenants and slaves under them. How could they need to farm the land themselves?
"I understand what Prime Minister Feng means. Those who farm will continue to farm, and those who do business will continue to do business. There is no conflict between the two. Even if the court supports merchants to do business, those who should farm will still farm." A nobleman said.
Feng Quji nodded and said, "You are right. Farming is different now than before. Have you noticed?"
Fu Zikang said: "It is much more convenient to farm now, and people have a lot of time to find work."
"That's right." Feng Quji said, "It's a pity that this labor force is wasted like this.
Just build a workshop and hire them to work, and we will make money. Once it is time to harvest, let them go back and come back after harvesting. It is very simple.
Doing so can not only increase the enthusiasm of workers, but also gain a good reputation. Businessmen value reputation and credibility most.
I once asked the Imperial Master about this issue. The Imperial Master said that the reason why commerce is underdeveloped is because productivity is backward. Once productivity increases, commerce will also develop.
In today's Great Qin, goods such as food and cloth, which were once regarded as currency, are increasing rapidly. It won't be long before people in the world have endless food to eat and endless clothes to wear.
If you do not develop business, your advantages will no longer exist, and the people will no longer serve you.
I have food and clothing, why should I serve you?
His Majesty has seen this, so he asked the emperor to come up with a way, that is, to promote business, use currency transactions and cancel barter.
I believe it won’t be long before the grain tax will be paid in copper coins, and the people’s grain will be purchased by the imperial court. "
Fu Zikang rolled his eyes and said, "If that's the case, then if we purchase grain at a higher price than the court pays, and then sell the grain at a higher price, wouldn't we be able to make a fortune."
When the others heard this, their eyes lit up and they said, "Yes, in this way, we can make a lot of money."
There were smiles on many faces.
Feng Quji shook his head and said, "I advise you not to do that."
"Why? Will your Majesty still kill us?"
"Killing you is the last resort. Don't forget that the imperial court also has food, and don't forget that the emperor's master is here.
Faced with your increase in food prices, the Imperial Master has many ways to punish you. Not only will you lose a lot of money, but your reputation will also be ruined.
For those of you who have no reputation, if you want to establish yourself in the business world in the future, you don’t have to think about it anymore. "
Everyone was shocked. Feng Quji's meaning was very clear. They could raise the price of food, but the emperor's master would take action. If the emperor's master failed, his majesty would still be there, and his majesty would kill them. m.
"Prime Minister Feng, I understand. Regardless of whether we invest money or not, we need to support His Majesty's business expansion." A nobleman said.
Feng Quji nodded and said: "The general trend is the general trend. After supporting the development of business, and taking down the telegraph office, your industry should be doubled."
"Prime Minister Feng, tell us the truth." Fu Zikang said, "Are we unable to get the telephone number and no one can participate?"
"That's right." Feng Quji said, "Don't ask about the specific reasons. Anyway, the telephone exchange is in charge of the court.
Now let me ask you again, should you invest money or not invest money? "
"Prime Minister Feng, since you asked us to vote, we will vote. Should we cover it all or leave some for the businessmen?" Fu Zikang asked.
Feng Quji didn't have to think about it, and said: "It's all covered, I'll pay the bulk. You can pay for the rest. You can discuss it yourself how much I pay."
"Prime Minister Feng is also here?" Fu Zikang was surprised.
"Of course, as a representative of the nobility, I have to think about you. Otherwise, you will think that I am full enough to tell you this." Feng Quji said angrily.
Fu Zikang and the others smiled awkwardly.
"Thank you, Prime Minister Feng, for considering us." Fu Zikang said first.
"Thank you, Prime Minister Feng, for considering us." The other nobles bowed to Feng Quji and thanked him.
Feng Quji waved his hand and said with a smile: "There is no need to thank me. Since you recognize me as the leader, I will consider it for you."
Everyone looked at Feng Quji gratefully.
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