After Wei Shuyu finished speaking, a burst of exclamations broke out in the audience.
"Is this true?"
Several merchants had excitement in their eyes.
Is there anything that can improve your status more than becoming a partner of the imperial court?
"nature."
Wei Shuyu smiled: "But if you want to gain fame and fortune, you also have to pay something, right?"
This time, there was no voice of opposition.
On the contrary, everyone was in agreement.
"Paying taxes is the obligation of every citizen of the Tang Dynasty. I support the imperial court in collecting commercial taxes!"
"I am also willing to respond to the court's call and support commercial taxation!"
"Twenty-one tax, this tax is not high, I also support business tax!"
The merchants all rushed to flatter him.
The profit-making face is undoubtedly exposed.
"Everyone, please be quiet."
Seeing that all the merchants were bragging, Wei Shuyu lowered his hands and said, "I'm very happy that everyone has such an awareness..."
"So how do you think we should improve the status of merchants?"
As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was dumbfounded.
How to improve?
Could it be that we are required to pay?
All the merchants dared not take a breath.
"Can't answer?"
Wei Shuyu smiled: "Then I'll tell you guys."
"If you want to improve the status of a businessman, it is not enough to be recognized by the court, you also need the recognition of the people."
The merchants did not answer.
They just have one condition.
It is possible to improve the status of businessmen, and we agree with it with both hands.
If you want us to pay you a penny, don't talk about it.
"As for how to get people to recognize it..."
"I'm not going to force you to donate money."
"I just hope that while you are wealthy, you can also lead the people around you."
Seeing that everyone was listening attentively, Wei Shuyu continued to speak...
"Yuxian County suffered a disaster and needs to be rebuilt!"
"The reason why the imperial court regards Hu County as a pilot project for mercantile business is that it hopes that everyone will work together to develop Hu County!"
"Of course, if you all pay, the imperial court will naturally provide certain preferential policies!"
"Like this innovative thing."
"Any merchant who establishes a workshop in Hu County and recruits people from Hu County to work can independently choose an innovative item to mass-produce."
Huo.
The merchants' eyes lit up.
What did they think they were doing?
It’s just a workshop, how much does it cost?
Perhaps the price of workers in Huxian County will be a little more expensive, but compared with innovative products, it is still very cost-effective.
"I am willing to set up a workshop in Hu County."
"I do too!"
"I would also like to..."
Just for a moment, the voices of approval in the field erupted one after another.
Wei Shuyu nodded happily.
“I see everyone’s enthusiasm.”
"But the ugly talk is ahead. Hu County emphasizes business, and the purpose is to inspire the people."
"So I don't want to see you deduct wages and exploit the people."
"If you are discovered, the court's punishment will be very severe!"
Wei Shuyu warned seriously...
All the merchants patted their chests and promised that they would treat the people of Hu County well.
"That Wei Yushi..."
At this moment, the old businessman spoke again: "If we don't set up a workshop in Hu County, can we get the right to manufacture innovative things?"
"Of course this is possible."
Wei Shuyu nodded: "You only need to pay a certain amount of money to obtain authorization, and you can produce and sell in large quantities elsewhere."
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes lit up.
“Can it be made in more places?”
Some big businessmen asked impatiently.
Unlike small businessmen, they have their own industries everywhere.
It would be too troublesome if it could only be made in one location.
"Can!"
Wei Shuyu smiled: "The purpose of merging business is to benefit the people, and the licensing fee will not be too expensive."
“The main thing is to rely on you to make the business bigger and stronger!”
"In this way, the court can also collect commercial taxes, right?"
It felt soothing to hear this.
The businessmen began to say some modest and complimentary words.
"If licensing is not expensive, we don't necessarily have to build a workshop in Hu County..."
Suddenly, the whole place was silent.
Everyone glared at the speaker.
You know it, you know it, why say it?
When the time comes, we buy the authorization and leave. Don’t we no longer need to take root in Hu County?
"The boss said it well."
Wei Shuyu did not show any anger, but explained patiently: "I just said that whoever does well can take over part of the Ministry of Industry's orders. This project is not only profitable, but it can also enhance your status."
The merchants nodded.
But most of the enthusiasm is still low.
If they want to grab orders from the Ministry of Industry, they will definitely not be able to grab those big businessmen.
Setting up a workshop in Hu County is not suitable for them.
Because Hu County is close to Chang'an, labor costs are high!
They can go to remote areas without paying, and they can just take care of two bad meals.
"It seems like you are no longer as enthusiastic as before?"
Wei Shuyu glanced at everyone and asked slowly: "Is it possible that you are so short-sighted?"
Many businessmen showed embarrassed expressions.
"Hu County focuses on business and will be built into a trading county!"
"What do you think is a trading county?"
The merchants frowned, puzzled.
But after a while, some merchants showed a look of surprise.
Then everyone's eyes lit up.
Only a few people still can't figure out the mystery.
"The business county means that there will be many merchants in the entire county!"
"There are more merchants, does it mean that transactions are easier?"
"Merchant, merchant!"
(Merchant refers to people who do business in various places. Jia Shang generally refers to businessmen with a fixed place. The detailed description is dizzy.)
"By then, you don't need to go out to do business. As long as you stay in Hu County, there will be a steady stream of business coming to your door!"
"If you are a merchant who likes to travel around, you can also carry more items..."
As Wei Shuyu finished speaking, everyone looked at him yearningly.
Who wants to travel around when you can make money lying down at home?
Merchants may seem prosperous, but those who went bankrupt have been lost in history!
Robbery, government embezzlement, losses along the way, natural and man-made disasters, being unable to return home...
When you make money, it's called returning home in glory.
Those who have not earned it will not know where they will die!
The commercial county town must be established!
The eyes of all the merchants burst out with fiery gazes, especially those small merchants who were even more eager!
As long as you establish a foundation in Hu County and run it well, you will have nothing to worry about for the rest of your life.
"It seems that you have figured it out..."
Wei Shuyu smiled: "Hu County is equivalent to a base camp for businessmen!"
"After the base camp is established, the materials flowing in it will definitely be extremely huge."
"At that time, we can set up small workshops in other places to support some poor people."
“The original intention of the mercantile policy is win-win!”
"You make money, the court collects taxes, and because of your existence, the people no longer have to suffer from hunger!"
"If it's done, who would dare to call the merchants low?"
"If anyone dares to scold you, throw the tax documents in his face and ask him if he pays as much tax as you do?"
"If anyone dares to scold you, you can hold your head high and tell him how many people you have helped. Is he helping as much as you?"
"If anyone dares to scold you, you can take him to court and make him bow his head and apologize to you in public!"
"Everyone..."
"In this policy, you are the protagonists!"
Everyone's blood boiled with excitement at Wei Shuyu's words.
Merchants are lowly and despised by others.
They also want to change this situation!
Otherwise, we would not waste our great time and gather together in Hu County.
If there was an opportunity to help people while making money, who wouldn't want to?
"But there is still a problem..."
One of the businessmen raised his hand: "Is this Hu County developing?"
Hearing this, the merchants also showed worried looks.
Commerce County.
Unprecedented!
Is it really built?
"Boss, can I ask you a question before answering your question?" Wei Shuyu asked kindly.
The merchant nodded.
"Do you want Hu County to develop?"
Do I hope?
boom.
The merchant's heart suddenly exploded!
hope!
Not only him, he believed that many merchants wanted to establish a trading county.
