I left this matter to my uncle. After this period of training, and because my uncle was originally a businessman, he would definitely not disappoint his trust.
And with the help of the butler, it would be even easier. Of course, this would also depend on the success of the steam carriage experiment, which greatly expanded everyone's confidence and knowledge.
The steam carriage carried dozens of people, including the emperor and his ministers. This was something that had never happened before. It was an excellent publicity. If this fund-raising was turned into a profit, it would surely attract many noble people.
Xianyang is home to many dignitaries and rich businessmen from all over the world. With their eyes, if Chang'an Township releases temptations, they will not be able to resist the temptation.
Xianyang City is a bustling market, and the headquarters of Chang'an Township Commercial Bank is here. This is the location where Chang'an Township chose to build the business after the caravan was established, and the housekeeper is permanently stationed here.
This place was originally the residence of a wealthy businessman. After he went bankrupt, it was bought by Li Jinong, and it came in handy as the headquarters of a commercial bank.
At this moment, a huge billboard was placed at the door. The investment information was written on the sign. It was clearly stated that this was the investment in the steam carriage, and the number of shares would be obtained based on the amount of money invested.
"Gangu? What is gangu?" At that time, many people gathered at the door of Chang'an Township Commercial Bank. Most of these people were dressed in rich clothes. They were either wealthy businessmen or high-ranking housekeepers.
Some people pointed at the billboard and didn't quite understand.
Li Jinong was already standing at the door. In fact, he was able to attract so many noble people because of his partners.
He stood up, lowered his voice, and answered everyone's questions.
"For those who invest, it is determined based on the amount of investment and then the total amount. For example, if a number of people invest and a total of ten thousand dollars is raised, then one share is one gold, and ten thousand dollars is ten thousand shares. For example, If one person invests two dollars, he owns two shares."
This example is easy to understand and quickly understood by everyone, but some people have doubts. One share is one gold. One gold is a large sum of money nowadays, but it can only hold one share. This is a bit uneconomical, and , if you really invest, will you benefit?
This is an investment method that has never been done before, and no one can figure it out.
The Qin Dynasty has suppressed commerce for a long time, and there are not many commercial activities. Even if the suppression of commerce is banned, it is still in the initial stage of commerce. Of course, without the common sense of economic means in later generations, even if the current commerce is prosperous, it may not be possible to have such an insight.
Then, the emergence of dry stocks forced them to examine it.
It's no wonder they are like this. Da Qin's current business activities are nothing but material and money transactions, in which half a pound of money plays a mediating role. There is even barter trading, which is separated from the mediating role and is very unfamiliar with stocks.
Although there are signs of the rise of workshops, they are still small-scale. Small-scale means that large-scale investment cannot occur, and naturally there is no concept of shares.
It's no wonder that those who can run workshops are rich people. They have a lot of wealth. They don't need other people to participate in something, and naturally they don't need shares.
If Qiangfu wants to engage in commercial activities, it is almost impossible. It depends on whether they have surplus food and some financial resources. And if they have not solved the problem of food and clothing, how can they have surplus food? Even if they have it, they would not dare to do it rashly. Do business, because no one knows what is behind the business.
If they are trapped in a quagmire, they will only be destroyed.
"What's the profit?"
This was a man who came out and asked, dressed in gorgeous but plain clothes, without any official title, and with an attitude of being inferior to others.
This person is a businessman at first glance.
Scholars, peasants, and merchants were humble, but merchants were richer than most. If they were rich, they would be particular about their clothing, but this kind of particularity could not be shown, and it might even appear to be lowly. Just like Lu Buwei before he became an official. As a wealthy businessman, he wears very simple clothes. This is the limitation of the times.
This is also a matter of concern to everyone. No one wants to spend a lot of money and get no profit in the end. It is better to set up a workshop by yourself. The success or failure is in your own hands, and you don't have to worry all day long.
Li Jinong smiled and looked so confident. He did not answer the question directly, but asked instead: "What do you think of the reputation of our Chang'an Township Commercial Bank?"
Everyone was thoughtful.
The reason why Li Jinong was able to mobilize so many noble people to come and watch was that he naturally had his own credibility. Although everyone didn't like Li Zhao, their credibility was trustworthy.
Seeing everyone's silence, Li Jinong showed his understanding and spoke for everyone: "Everyone reacts like this, presumably because they trust my firm. Will my firm do things that are not profitable?"
This sentence immediately made everyone nod.
Indeed, there are many industries in Chang'an Township, each of which is outstanding and allows its partners to make a lot of money.
Li Jinong continued: "Of course, this project is not an industry that Chang'an Township currently owns. It is an innovative version of the steam carriage. A famous train, a train, is ten times better than a steam carriage."
"Everyone also knows how powerful the steam carriage is and what its business prospects will be. You must also have an idea. In that case, I won't say more. Everyone, please vote!"
Of course, everyone has seen the wonders of the steam carriage. Even if they were not present at the time, they have heard people talk about its wonders. No one would be stupid enough to call it a useless thing like those Confucian scholars, just businessmen! Naturally, he has his own advanced and unique vision.
"I vote!" The first person to respond was the businessman. He took out a bulging bag of money from his pocket, which looked quite rich.
Li Jinong took it with a smile, and when he was about to order someone to make a record and issue a voucher, he saw that it was full of half a tael, and it was estimated that it was only a few hundred and a half taels.
His smile faded slightly, but he remained very polite. He waved his hand and said, "I'm sorry, brother. The minimum investment is ten gold. Those who don't have enough money will not be accepted."
Just kidding, the construction of trains is a big project that requires immeasurable money. If everyone invests half a tael, even if it piles up like a mountain, there won't be much money. Isn't this work in vain? Commercial banks will not do such useless work.
"What? The minimum investment is ten gold? It's better to grab it." The businessman became angry, took the money bag handed back, and cursed.
Li Jinong's face suddenly darkened, and he hummed: "If you like it or not, it starts from ten gold, and anyone with a small amount will be ignored."
The businessman was angry: "If you don't invest, you won't invest. If you invest ten gold in a so-called train with no hope at all, you are either mentally ill or a prodigal."
Some people also shouted: "Yes! Starting from ten gold, what if we lose everything?"
Ten gold is nothing to some wealthy businessmen, but they can't help but fan the flames. It's very simple, just to make Li Jinong lower the investment base point, or to sabotage the matter.
There are jealous people there.
Of course, there are also people who are not optimistic about trains. They are not optimistic about something and it is really not worthwhile to invest ten gold in vain. If you lose, you will lose everything.
Li Jinong couldn't see their dirty tricks and was determined not to waver. His nephew had said that starting from ten gold was to take care of those officials or employees who had some savings. After all, these were the main force in developing business.
Among the crowd, there was also someone joining in the fun, that is Gao Qiu.
His Majesty was once angry when his son ran away in anger. Later, he learned that his son had gone to Chang'an Township and was responsible for distant business. He hated Li Zhao for a while. It was Li Zhao who caused his son to lose his official position in the court. It was Li Zhao who made his son wander. But later His Majesty pardoned his son's crime of escaping and retained his original position, which made him feel better. However, his son is still living outside, and it is not known whether there will be any danger. Because of this, his colleagues who once envied him laughed at his stupidity. He also said that his son was a cheap businessman.
A lowly businessman is not even as good as a farmer. This is a great insult to the Gao family, which makes Gao Qiu feel inferior even when he goes out.
No, after hearing that the company was raising funds, he came out of curiosity, but he was secretive, for fear that someone would recognize him.
(End of chapter)
