On the twenty-first day of the first lunar month, all government offices opened their doors. The first imperial edict issued by Zhu Di told officials in various ministries to work hard and not to slack off.
The second decree appointed Xu Qin as the doctor of the Haifan Division to prepare for the affairs of the Haifan Division immediately.
After receiving the imperial edict, Xu Qin wrote a memorial to express gratitude and a list of items to be purchased.
The Royal Bank of the Ming Dynasty, which had been prepared for a long time, went first, followed by Mr.
In fact, before this, the Duke of Wei had already sent people to prepare in advance. Now these are just appearances.
The early people were mainly Feng Shui masters and cement-burning craftsmen. Xu Qin didn't believe in Feng Shui, but people in the Ming Dynasty believed in it, so he had to believe it.
These Feng Shui masters also work part-time as designers.
When Xu Qin knew that he was going to take over Haifansi, he thought of cement, and Zhuangzi began to try to bake cement according to his requirements.
Now that the process is basically mature, craftsmen used to set up mud kilns and brick kilns first. Prepare materials for the subsequent major construction.
Xu Qin came to the Huitong Pavilion feeling ill, met with the envoys from various countries, and held a meeting with them.
From now on, tribute from the Ming Dynasty will no longer be restricted and can be verified at the Haifan Division at any time.
In the past, the Ming Dynasty approved the frequency of tribute from overseas Tibetan countries every few years. For example, North Korea was once every three years, Japan was once every five years, and other small countries were similar.
The fundamental reason is that these people always come to Ming Dynasty to harvest wool. No matter how rich they are, they cannot withstand such disasters.
But in the fifth year of Yongle, with the efforts of Xu Qin, this situation changed. The Ming Dynasty stopped giving rewards and changed them to trade quotas.
The trade items are approved by the Enset Forum. The more frequently they come, the more the Ming Dynasty will earn.
In fact, it was a crack in the sea ban, but it was just in the name of paying tribute.
Now Xu Qin does not limit the time for paying tribute, which means he can trade at any time.
Why are envoys from various countries so happy when they don't get any rewards? It's because the royal families and dignitaries of various countries can monopolize trade with the Ming Dynasty in their own countries.
It may be damaged this year, but the door to trade is open.
Those who can become dignitaries and kings are not fools. They all know how to choose if they have enough to eat for a long time.
The Ming Dynasty only targeted envoys, not businessmen. Of course, if someone dared to pretend to be a messenger now, Xu Qin would turn a blind eye.
After receiving this notice, the envoys were very excited. However, distant water cannot quench the near thirst, and Xu Qin needs money now.
So he played a game of excessive consumption.
After Mr. Feng Shui surveyed the wasteland in the wilderness, Xu Qin personally drew a rendering.
After finishing the painting, I felt it was rubbish, so Tian Xiang wrote it himself and painted a painting according to Xu Qin's design and conception.
A rendering of the future of the Liujiawan Haifan Division. Xu Qin held a meeting in the Zhaixing Tower with this rendering.
The only purpose was to sell the land first and let these businessmen invest in advance, so that he would have start-up capital.
But I never expected that the effect would be surprisingly bad.
These fat businessmen immediately changed their expressions when they saw this picture. They no longer looked as enthusiastic as when they begged Xu Qin to enter the palace, and some even became cold-faced.
"Young Master, stop making trouble. Such a huge project cannot be completed in less than ten years. Isn't this going to drain my family fortune?"
A silk merchant spoke in a casual tone.
As soon as Xu Qin finished listening, could it be that the drawings were too good? Thinking about future development zones, isn't it just a matter of policy?
As for construction, it starts in the spring and basically ends in the winter. Now that I think about it, he ignored the construction capabilities of the Ming Dynasty?
"You have to be forward-looking and consider it for future generations. This is a family legacy that is passed down to future generations. Besides, there are natural solutions to the project. Don't you still believe me? When did I lie to the country?"
Xu Qin continued to work hard to deceive. He felt that his credit was still guaranteed, and he had even accomplished the task of bringing them into the palace.
"Young Master, there are too many variables in Haifan Company. It's not that we don't support you, we businessmen can't withstand the wind and rain. It's better to wait a few years and make money from setting up a business before considering it!"
The businessman who specializes in spices spoke up and immediately transferred the seafood department to a few years later.
Xu Qin wanted to continue explaining, but when he saw the expressions of the other businessmen, he felt a little confused.
They no longer have the fear and flattery they had before, and they even lose the humility of businessmen. His expression was no longer humble, but calm.
These people seemed to have gained confidence, and Xu Qin didn't waste any time and threw out the prepared second move.
"Since this is on hold for the time being, Haifansi plans to sell bonds, one hundred taels per bond, guaranteed by the Royal Bank of the Ming Dynasty, with an annual interest of one cent. How about you share some of it with me?"
Xu Qin had no choice but to do the next best thing and collect the money first.
These businessmen looked at each other, but no one spoke. Xu Qin's eyes glanced over, and each one lowered his head or turned to others.
No one answered, and Xu Qin's heart surged with anger.
"Young Master, I subscribe for one thousand coupons and one hundred thousand taels." The fat man selling cinnabar hesitated and spoke first.
Xu Qin clearly felt that the other businessmen were angry when they saw the fat man. Once this started, how could everyone buy less?
"Young Master, our Huitong account does not have the strength of Shopkeeper Zhu, so we will subscribe for 100 coupons, 10,000 taels." A businessman stood up and said without being humble or overbearing.
The merchant's face showed slight pride, and then he started to subscribe for eight thousand, four or five thousand.
Xu Qin nodded, anger began to burn in his heart. He worked hard to gain status for these people, brought them to see the emperor, and paved the way for their children.
Show them the future of Haifansi and give them the opportunity to make money. Thinking that they could see his sincerity and help him when he was in trouble.
But now, we are burning bridges across rivers.
It is not unreasonable for scholars, farmers, industrialists and merchants to be ranked last, and it is not unreasonable for Zhu Di to hate them.
It is wrong to look at them from the perspective of later generations of businessmen. They only thought about picking fruits and never thought about planting trees.
Even if the Ming Dynasty Royal Bank came to guarantee it, they would not be able to pry them off.
Xu Qin smiled happily.
"Don't force it, don't force it. I'll keep Shopkeeper Zhu. If everyone else is suffering, just keep it for us. This money is an important thing."
Xu Qin said with a smile. But I cursed in my heart, these businessmen don't care about food. They feel very happy when they get stabbed, but they are shameless to discuss it with you.
Just one word, cheap.
"Thank you so much, young master, thank you so much..." Many shopkeepers quickly stood up and pretended to be grateful.
Shopkeeper Zhu looked at them like idiots, and Xu Qin looked at them like idiots.
All the merchants left one after another, except Shopkeeper Zhu's.
"Young Master, one hundred thousand taels is definitely not enough. I can add another two hundred thousand." The fat shopkeeper Zhu came up and said honestly.
This surprised Xu Qin. He didn't understand the changes in these businessmen, and he didn't understand why Fatty Zhu was different from them.
"Why, they don't dare to vote, but you still keep up?" Xu Qin asked.
Shopkeeper Zhu hesitated, and finally spoke out after being asked by Xu Qin until he had no choice.
Most of these businessmen are from around Nanjing. They are well-informed and know how to prepare dishes.
Although Xu Qin was appointed as the doctor of Haifansi, he was in charge of Haifansi, and his authority even seemed to be very great. But after all, he left the capital and his Majesty the Emperor's side.
This means that the Holy Family is no longer around, and it is hard to say whether it will be able to bring everyone a fortune in the future. It is even very likely that Haifansi will cancel it in two days.
Moreover, there are rumors outside that the Haifan Division has been opposed by the imperial court and will not be established for a few days. The young master just wants to make money.
When these businessmen were selected to enter the market, they were specially selected with no background. However, the nature of businessmen is hard to change, or they lack a sense of security.
Not long after entering the market, before even getting the first pot of gold, he had already begun to seek refuge with various dignitaries in the capital.
Now these people all have sources of information, and they are all not optimistic about Xu Qin.
"Then why are you doing this?" Xu Qin asked Fatty Zhu.
"I have no backer in the capital, and I feel that my young master is my biggest supporter, so I decided to follow him closely."
Fatty Zhu smiled broadly.
Although this answer was the same as the others, it still made Xu Qin grateful.
He knew that he was wrong. The businessmen of this era have not yet reached the future generations, and they do not have the vision and security of the capital of the later generations.
And now that I consciously have a backer, I no longer take myself as a person who has lost the Holy Family seriously.
"Five hundred thousand, don't you have a son? Let's go to Haifansi to be a minor official."
Xu Qin patted his strong chest and said.
"Is this okay? Young Master, I will give you another five hundred thousand, and I will have a son..." Shopkeeper Zhu said excitedly.
"How much money do you have as a cinnabar seller?" Xu Qin asked.
"Young Master, we have been selling since the Song Dynasty. We have mines at home." Shopkeeper Zhu's fat face smiled very honestly.
Xu Qin was shocked and said to himself that no matter what time, those who have mines at home will always have money.
"Deposit money into the Ming Dynasty Royal Bank, and you will get some bank notes. Remember to keep these bank notes, and no one will exchange them with you."
Xu Qin said.
He has prepared a butcher's knife, and he wants these people to understand what it means to be an official.
