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After hearing Zhao Junchen's question, Zhao An did not answer immediately, but lowered his head and thought. 【Read full text】
Regarding this, Zhao Junchen was not in a hurry, nor did he urge him. Instead, he showed admiration and waited quietly.
Finally, after a long time, Zhao An raised his head and asked: "I hope you will tell me, can I use your name when I run this business?"
Zhao Junchen shook his head and said: "As an important official of the imperial court, and this business is quite sensitive, naturally I cannot use my name."
After hearing Zhao Junchen's answer, Zhao An was not disappointed. Instead, he had expected it and nodded: "In this case, the best way is to acquire the existing trading firm and then start from the bottom up. Expand the coverage, launch in multiple places, and support our spokespersons in military towns, and finally jointly operate with the upper-level officers of major military towns!"
Zhao An's answer was very close to Zhao Junchen's idea. Zhao Junchen couldn't help but nodded secretly, but he still asked: "Oh? Tell me in detail."
Zhao An slowly replied: "Master, since this business is very profitable and profitable, there must be businessmen already doing it, and because this business is suspected of violating disciplines, the thousands or hundreds of households in the military town, We will inevitably trust our regular customers more. If we suddenly appear and intervene, it will be difficult to gain the trust of the military and town officials, and it will also arouse the hatred of the businessmen who are already doing this business! In this way, Not only is it difficult for us to expand our channels, but it also adds a lot of risks because we are hated by others."
Seeing Zhao Junchen nod, Zhao An continued: "So, according to the villain, the first step in this business is to find those firms that are already doing this business. Collect their clues first, and then promise huge profits. Under such coercion, we have acquired and merged all these firms. In this way, we not only have ready-made channels, but also save a lot of trouble. The most important thing is that with these firms standing in the foreground, we are hidden in the background. Behind the scenes, many risks are reduced!”
Zhao Junchen nodded again. With appreciation on his face, he said: "It's a very good idea, keep talking."
Zhao An did not show much pride, but explained seriously: "After the first step, our business has begun to take shape. After some rectification and integration, both effectiveness and efficiency will be greatly improved. , the income can be completely guaranteed. However, this is an illegal business after all, and we must also consider it carefully. When the business becomes bigger and bigger, although we will not have big problems here. But there will be very big problems in the major military towns. It’s hard to say!
Therefore, we must not only integrate the resources in our hands, but also integrate the officers in major military towns. Let them form a unit with close interests, and so on. Not only will it be more convenient for us to do business, but it will also prevent problems in the military town. The most important thing is that once the officers in the military town form a whole, this business will become very big. By then, except for ours, other trading firms will be eliminated due to lack of money. By then , this business is equivalent to being monopolized by us. "
Zhao Junchen was full of admiration and said: "It's a very smart way to integrate not only your own strength, but also the strength of the other party. Your vision and vision are not comparable to many ministers in the DPRK."
Zhao An lowered his head and said: "Your Excellency, you are exaggerating. This is just common sense in doing business. In the business world, the strength of business partners is often equal to your own strength, so it is common to help business partners improve their strength. From a certain point of view, In a way, it’s also a business investment.”
After a pause, Zhao An continued: "It's just that because we need to integrate the power of major military towns, so when we start business, we need to start from the bottom up, expand from point to point, and expand in multiple places. Buy some lower-level officers, feed them well, and then drag their colleagues and superiors into the water. With this steady expansion layer by layer, in the near future, all the officers in the major military towns will be our partners. , at that time, with our help, these officers will easily form a group with close interests, and their relationship with us will become closer.
Of course, just in case, we can also find some reliable and easy-to-control officers in military towns and train them to become our spokespersons in military towns. For these spokespersons, we must not only provide more benefits, We can also spend money to help them get promoted and climb up. In this way, it will be easier for us to control each other. By that time, this business will be initially formed. "
As Zhao Junchen pondered, he kept nodding his head and motioning for Zhao An to continue.
"However, at that time, although we have a monopoly on the business, the officers in the military town will unite and have the capital to deceive customers. Therefore, for long-term considerations, we also need to invite the upper-level officers in the military town. Buying shares in our trading houses - of course only those small trading houses that we acquire and merge with - in this way, our trading houses will be integrated with major military towns, and there will no longer be distinction between host and guest. If you have money, everyone will make money together, which will not only reduce the number of Many troubles can further increase our influence on major military towns, and from now on this business will be completely on the right track."
After hearing what Zhao An said, Zhao Junchen nodded repeatedly, stroking his hands and said: "You are really thoughtful and comprehensive. I didn't misjudge you."
Zhao An still bowed his head and said humbly: "Sir, I don't deserve your praise. It's just a way for some officials and businessmen to collude and embezzle the court's money and food. I'm afraid that private businessmen have more or less such abilities. , now the villain just replaced the local officials with officers from the military town."
Seeing Zhao An's attitude, Zhao Junchen admired him even more.
As the saying goes, "You can tell the subtle things". Zhao An has been praised by Zhao Junchen many times, but he still doesn't get carried away. He must be a cautious and steady person.
Therefore, although he has not investigated other "Yue Rongfang" shopkeepers, in Zhao Junchen's mind, the Zhao An in front of him should be the best candidate to implement his plan.
However, despite having such an idea, Zhao Junchen did not make a decision immediately and just said to Zhao An: "Although private businessmen have more or less such methods, they can be as clear-cut and thoughtful as you. I'm afraid It's just a minority, no matter what. I will seriously consider your suggestions... Well. You can go down first. Speaking of which, you have been busy with the opening of the 'Yue Rong Fang' branch in other places recently. You haven't seen your wife and children for a long time, right? I've asked the chef to prepare some exquisite dishes for you. You don't have to be busy with other things today, just have a good time with your family."
Seeing that Zhao Junchen was thinking about himself like this, Zhao An quickly said: "Thank you, Master! I am so considerate of the villain, Zhao An is grateful."
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After Zhao An left, Zhao Junchen successively met and inspected other "Yue Rongfang" shopkeepers.
However, just as Zhao Junchen expected. The other shopkeepers of "Yue Rong Fang" were either not as considerate as Zhao An, or were not as steady and cautious as Zhao An, or were not as loyal as Zhao An, so Zhao Junchen chose over and over again, and in the end he still chose. I think Zhao An is the most suitable.
Therefore, in the evening, Zhao Junchen summoned Zhao An again.
However, this time Zhao Junchen was not summoning Zhao An in the study, nor was he planning to receive Zhao An alone. Instead, he set up a table of wine and food in a side hall of the Zhao Mansion, and planned to have dinner with Xu Qingyan, Fang Ru, and Zhao An, and talk while eating.
Zhao Junchen's dinner is not luxurious. He usually eats with Xu Qingyan and Fang Ru. It’s just four dishes and one soup.
Today, because of Zhao An, Zhao Junchen specially ordered the kitchen to add two dishes.
However, the dishes are not rich. But Zhao An was still a little flattered by the treatment of having dinner with Zhao Junchen and others.
But after Zhao An entered the side hall. Zhao Junchen's attitude was quite easy-going and he said with a smile: "Zhao An, you are here. Sit down quickly. I heard that you like salted duck the most. However, the chef in the house is not good at this dish, so I specially sent someone to Tianhai Pavilion to buy it. Come back, it’s specially prepared for you, come and taste it.”
Seeing that Zhao Junchen understood his own preferences so well, Zhao An was surprised and became more cautious and nervous. He did not get carried away. He just walked quickly to Zhao Junchen, Fang Ru and Xu Qingyan, saluted and said: "Little man Zhao An, thank you for the reward, and I have also met Mrs. Ruyi and Manager Xu."
Then, under the successive signals from Fang Ru and Xu Qingyan, Zhao An stood up and carefully sat down opposite Zhao Junchen.
"Speaking of which, the reason why I value you so much is because Ru'er and Qingyan recommended you together. After my inspection, I also think that you are a rare talent and have high hopes for you. In the future, you will be like Ru'er and Qingyan. Yan has been entrusted with important tasks by me and has become my confidant, so you don’t need to be nervous and just act as usual. I believe there will be many more opportunities to get together and have dinner together like today."
Zhao Junchen looked at Zhao An and said meaningfully.
As Zhao Junchen finished speaking, Fang Ru on the other side also nodded and smiled: "Yes, I used to be in charge of all the affairs of the house, and you were my most capable helper. Later, I also took charge of Yuerong." Regarding the shop's affairs, you are still my most capable shopkeeper. A few days ago, the master asked me to recommend some talents who know business, and I recommended you first. In the future, please don't betray my trust in you. good."
Being used to Fang Ru's shrewd and strong appearance, Zhao An was even more flattered when he saw Fang Ru's gentle and approachable attitude. He quickly said, "Thank you, Madam Ruyi, for the compliment. I will never forget it."
However, just as Zhao An finished speaking, he heard Xu Qingyan snort next to him.
Zhao An is an old man in the Zhao Mansion, so he naturally understands the relationship between Fang Ru and Xu Qingyan, so he quickly said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Xu, for your cultivation of the villain over the years. Speaking of which, when the villain entered the mansion, he didn't Within a month, I was offered the position of steward in the mansion. This was all thanks to your cultivation, Mr. Xu. If it weren’t for Mr. Xu, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Hearing what Zhao An said, Xu Qingyan's expression softened slightly.
However, Xu Qingyan's attitude made Zhao Junchen quite unhappy. After glaring at Xu Qingyan, Zhao Junchen looked at Zhao An again, still with a gentle attitude, and said softly: "I have been thinking about it for a long time today. , I finally made a decision in my heart. Next, I will give you a sum of money and some manpower, and then you will come forward to open a business, and through this business, you will do business with military towns and guards in various places. Well, The name of this trading firm is ‘Jubao Trading Firm’.”
Jubao Trading Company means "gathering the treasures of the country"!
In Zhao Junchen's mind, the so-called "national treasure" naturally represented the military power of the Ming Dynasty.
Such a name is quite ambitious!
However, at this time, not many people can realize how big and powerful this business bank will be in the future!
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ps: Due to power inspection, there will be a one-day power outage on Friday, so while there is still power, I wrote this chapter all night and updated it in advance! (To be continued...)
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