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After the courtesy was over, the two chatted for a while. Mr. Zhou asked about Australia. Although he had lived abroad for a long time, he still had some old ties in the north and the south. In addition, he was a maritime businessman. Although he had been inconvenienced due to old age and physical weakness in the past ten years, Going to sea, but the news is still well-informed. : Before reading the novel, you must first understand the background of this Australian maritime businessman.
Ping Qiusheng understood what Mr. Zhou was thinking, and immediately recounted his previously compiled life experience, and then mentioned that although his ancestors were Japanese, he was also a subject of the Australian and Song dynasties. This time he came to Japan, firstly, to return to his homeland, and to meet his ancestors. Secondly, there were many offenses in Jeju Island, so I came to the government to complain; thirdly, Australia was founded on industry and commerce, and there are many rare goods. I originally wanted to do some business with Japan, but I have been away from Japan for a long time, and now there is no way. Then he said some kind words. ..
Mr. Zhou twirled his beard and nodded repeatedly. He was not in a hurry to speak. In his opinion, this so-called Australian maritime businessman who is a descendant of the Taira family is not just talking nonsense, just using the name of the Taira family. But as the saying goes - it's human nature to look after your ancestors, let alone do business in Japan.
But the meaning of Mr. Ping's words is very clear. They want to do business with Japan. Although he has never seen the strength of the Australians while living in Japan, their reputation has spread to Japan along with their goods in recent years. The Chinese Tang ships coming to Nagasaki and the Zhuyin ships returning from the Ming Dynasty occasionally brought back sporadic Australian goods, which were of high value and were robbed almost as soon as they arrived at the port.
Now that this Australian businessman came to his door, he naturally wanted to discuss cooperation with him. He was overjoyed and a little worried at the same time. After all, the Australian maritime merchants are a powerful force no less powerful than Zheng Zhilong. It is hard to say whether they can take advantage of their east wind and rise to the sky or be crushed to pieces. ..
Ping Qiu Sheng gave Mr. Zhou ten jars of Lingaoyang pickles and two bottles of Guoshishuang as a gift. Zhou Xingru is from Nanzhili. Seeing the pickles, he was naturally very affectionate, and Guo Shishuang made him secretly wonder: He had never seen such a transparent glass bottle before, because glass bottles are easy to break. Moreover, the supply of this wine exceeds the demand in Guangzhou, and people often ask people from the capital to buy it. Japan has just arrived in batches.
I can't help but secretly admire how smart Australians are. Now that we are talking about business, the atmosphere gradually becomes more relaxed. We know that Australians are best at having hot products that sell well, and they are all products that are hard to see. Now that he sees this pair of Chinese nationals, he knows why it is so popular. .
"I am old and incapable of talent. There are still some connections in the Japanese islands. But I wonder what you are selling and how much do you need?"
Ping Qiusheng saw that there was a door, so he ordered his entourage to bring out another exquisite cardboard box. He held out a big book as thick as a photo studio album.
This large, sheepskin-bound book is a product brochure. The binding and drawings are all by Trini's hand, the patterns are all engravings on copper plates, the paper is heavy paper, and the decorative printing is extremely gorgeous. According to the standards of this time and space. This manual is a treasure.
These hard-cover booklets are brochures and product purchase lists that are distributed to potential trading partners during trade. To prevent someone from throwing it away. That's why it's so exquisite and luxurious.
Just like the manuals in Lingao Shopping Mall, the first half of these manuals describe in detail the appearance, performance, quality, FOB price and other data necessary for trade of the products that the Senate can provide. Some products are also accompanied by line sketches - the remaining amount of photo paper is no longer enough for such large-scale consumption. Before the recovery of photography technology and equipment, we had to simply use this ancient and effective technique. In terms of actual effect, the Italian artist's work seems to be better than the simple photo printing of the printing house.
The final appendix of the manual contains information on goods purchased by foreign trade companies. The content of each manual is adjusted depending on the region where the manual is used and the objects to whom it is distributed - some are in terms of product content, and some are in pricing. The handbook is printed in multiple languages for the convenience of the indigenous people. The book given to Zhou Xingru was printed in traditional Chinese vertical version. Any person or force who obtains these manuals and is willing to do business with Lingao can easily understand how to conduct transactions through this manual.
Zhou Xingru looked at this large booklet and was amazed. He has come into contact with many businessmen, and this is his first contact. They always come over with samples of real money and silver goods to show him the goods in person, and this kind of people take out brochures and show them to him. This booklet is exquisite. The detailed and realistic designs and the detailed introductions were an eye-opener for him.
In particular, the introduction of the goods not only details the size, color, material, and weight, but also explains the packaging methods that can be adopted.
There are many types of goods, and I have roughly browsed through them. The sales catalog is divided into five categories: food, Japanese supplies, weapons, textiles and agricultural tools. There are many details under each category, which are so dazzling that Mr. Zhou is overwhelmed.
He couldn't put it down and read it for a long time before reluctantly putting it down: "You are indeed extraordinary!"
"No way, Mr. Zhou is exaggerating." Seeing his expression, Ping Qiu Sheng knew that more than half of the matter was over. He immediately clapped his hands and the servant brought another reinforced box.
As usual, the box contained some rare items for high yields: glass mirrors, bone china and the like, which surprised Mr. Zhou and made the businessman's mind suddenly come alive.
Every move of Mr. Ping fully demonstrated his sincerity. This is very attractive to Mr. Zhou, whose business is in decline. He doesn't have many ships, and his capital is not as heavy as that of large-scale merchants such as Zheng Zhilong. If he can become a land-based import merchant, it will be a stable and profitable business.
"I wonder how Mr. Ping plans to market this place?" Although Mr. Zhou was filled with excitement, he still maintained a calm and friendly smile after years of experience. After all, in this Fujiang Island, he is the host and the Australians are the guests. There is a lot to do in the middle.
"It will take a lot of trouble for Mr. Zhou to make it happen." Ping Qiusheng said very sincerely.
"Easy to say, easy to say." Mr. Zhou also looked like a generous elder.
Then both of them burst into laughter.
The two parties then discussed "in-depth and close cooperation" and agreed to establish a joint venture business center on Fujiang Island, with the Zhou family handling the matter. The Australians were responsible for infrastructure investment and personnel, and the Zhou family was responsible for purchasing local land, managing the feudal personnel and the various joints leading to Edo.
The store was named Nintendo. Ping Qiu Sheng was very satisfied with the name. Elder Qiao asked for a meal and made a not-so-firm protest, but it was easily rejected.
The total share capital of the merchant house is one hundred thousand taels of silver. The Zhou family held 40% of the shares and invested in cash; the Senate held 60% and invested in cash and goods. Qiu Sheng followed the old rules of Guangdong Zishi Enterprise and distributed dividends according to 23 shares, of which employee welfare dividends accounted for three shares, and the profits from the remaining 20 shares were distributed to the Zhou family according to the amount of investment.
The manpower currently needed by the business center is temporarily being helped by the Zhou family to find local people. Although there are many people in Jeju Island, after all, to do business on Japanese land, you still need to understand a little Japanese. Ping Qiusheng specifically requested that local Chinese be used. Zhou Xingru said that recently the feudal lord was building a city in Ishida, and most of the local manpower was requisitioned to the construction site. It was not easy to find Japanese labor. Finally, two boys were hired, both around fifteen years old. According to Mr. Zhou, he is the illegitimate son of a Ming sailor and a businessman, and his mother is Japanese. Ships from the Ming Dynasty have been frequenting this place for a long time, and naturally there are many species left by Ming people who once flowed here.
These two boys said they were Chinese, but in fact they spoke Japanese more fluently than Chinese. Ping Qiusheng was not very satisfied at first, but after hearing that they could read and write Chinese characters, he felt that they were useful talents, so he stayed. Mr. Zhou also found a few local Japanese women for them to be their concubines, who were responsible for daily purchasing. After all, this was not the Ming Dynasty, and it was nothing for an unmarried woman to do things on the street. After all, the locals were familiar with the ground.
When Qiao Tianzhi heard that there was a Japanese slave girl, he immediately said that he would choose her by himself. Of course, in the end he gave up his choice in disappointment - her height, her skin, her teeth... were all incredible. At that moment, he was very zombie and told Ping Qiu Sheng that he wanted him to get some local lolita from Mr. Zhou to implement Guangyuanji's plan.
"It's easy, but I can't repay the debt." Although Ping Qiucheng is not a member of the same group, he also agrees with the idea that maids should be "trained from an early age" - the ones on the island are wearing torn kimonos, unkempt and barefoot. There are plenty of little girls from fishermen's families, but there is no proper reason to buy a few and train them. Since the Lao Chang incident, everyone has become more cautious about this kind of thing of pretending to be for public benefit.
So the matter was put on hold for the time being. Mr. Zhou bought several abandoned samurai houses near the port. These houses are all high-quality wooden structures with large areas, and almost all of them are equipped with earthen warehouses with certain fire protection functions. As temporary dormitories and warehouses, they can barely be used.
The natural hydrological conditions of the port of Fujiang Island are very good. When Wang Zhi traveled across the coast of China, it was the main base for Chinese pirates and merchants. Thanks to the frequent exchanges of merchants from the Ming Dynasty in the past, the port here has complete facilities and a wooden trestle. The h800 can unload cargo directly on the trestle.
The settlement here is complete, and the first ship of goods serving as equity capital has also been shipped from Jeju Island. Including large quantities of salt, sugar and candies, mirrors, glassware, bone china, Chinese medicinal materials and cloth. Also arriving with the ship were a dozen naturalized citizens—this group of people will become the backbone of the Japanese station.
After all the staff were gathered, Ping Qiusheng appointed Qiao Tianzhi as the temporary general manager of Nintendo, responsible for renovating the purchased house and renovating the dock. The business will be officially opened as soon as the goods arrive. To be continued. )
