Jinghua.
A certain post house.
In Jinghua, there are also many post houses with high-end and elegant environments.
There are luxurious decorations here, a unique environment, enviable services, and attendants and servants.
only.
Although it looks luxurious, in fact, most people have no deep respect for this place.
Because everyone knows it.
Such a post house serves businessmen and wealthy people who travel to and from Beijing.
And in Jinghua.
Who is not a relative of the emperor? In their eyes, who do these businessmen count? Just an errand boy!
at this time.
In this inn.
Several wealthy businessmen in brocade clothes gathered together, drinking and discussing the current situation of Long Yan.
"Guess... is the Holy One really dead?"
A wealthy businessman in his forties asked cautiously.
This news was released by Xie Ping, causing the entire Longyan to fall into a state of panic.
For a dynasty, the death of the emperor means that the government will soon be unstable or even fall into chaos. When the time comes, it will naturally be the common people who suffer! Therefore, as soon as the news about Xie Ping came out, people in the entire country began to follow others' opinions, and a layer of gloom inevitably appeared in the Longyan Dynasty.
A wealthy businessman in green clothes next to him laughed at himself: "We businessmen, who have never been looked down upon by others, do not talk about the political situation or the political situation!"
Everyone also smiled helplessly.
That's right.
Although they are rich, although they wear brocade clothes, and although they can be followed by various escorts when they go out, in Beijing, even a descendant of the royal family who died of poverty must kneel to others when they meet. This is class, this is class, this is gap!
"Pooh!"
Another businessman took a sip and muttered in a low voice: "Those officials, aren't they trying their best to get gold and silver from us? The world is unfair, the world is unfair!"
Everyone shook their heads and sighed again.
fair?
Where does Long Yan’s fairness come from?
"Actually, I've been thinking about a problem recently..."
The wealthy businessman in green said calmly.
A group of people looked puzzled.
The wealthy businessman in green lowered his head and whispered: "If the environment is still like this in China, I have already begun to consider moving the industry to Australia!"
"What?"
A group of people were startled and then looked at each other.
Australia?
That's right.
The news that the Liangzhou navy had just captured a piece of the New World reached back to Longyan, making the people of Longyan very excited. Immediately afterwards, Australia also sent back "documents" for "investment promotion"! In the document, there is naturally a lot of information for businessmen who are willing to invest, a very relaxed investment environment, taxation, and some improvements in status.
It's impossible not to be moved.
only……
Because the people of Longyan have had the concept of family and country since ancient times, this makes some people with real capital hesitate. But I heard that many adventurous people have already boarded ships bound for Australia under Liangzhou’s arrangements...
"this……"
"Executive member Liang, are you serious about this?"
The wealthy businessman chuckled: "Still considering, still debating..."
However, although it is still under discussion, it still gave this group of people a new direction! What is a businessman? Businessmen are driven by profit! But equally, they also need dignity! You can pursue profit and have dignity at the same time, so why not do it? Which of these businessmen is not traveling all year round just for a few pieces of silver?
What home country, what hometown.
How many times can they go back a year?
A group of wealthy businessmen suddenly fell into deep thought.
More importantly, Australia has promised to protect them. It will not appear in Longyan. At any time, property will face "expropriation" and "plunder" for various reasons! This is the greatest sorrow for Longyan merchants in this era! As long as those officials want their property, they can make up all kinds of reasons at will! They have never had any dignity at all in Longyan!
But at this moment.
Suddenly a boy ran in like crazy: "Master, something big has happened, something big has happened!"
This boy is none other than the servant of the green-clad Liang Yuan.
When he saw how restless his servant was, he immediately frowned: "Why are you so anxious? You don't understand any rules!"
However, this boy was sweating profusely and didn't bother to wipe it off. He was panting heavily and holding a notice in his hand: "Master, it's a big thing, a big thing!"
At this time, he stood up straight with difficulty, unfolded the announcement in his hand, and showed it to everyone.
"What?"
"This is……"
"this……"
Everyone was shocked when they saw the contents of the announcement.
There were a lot of dense words on the announcement, but the content of confirming rights and private ownership still attracted everyone's attention.
private ownership…
Private ownership!
Regarding this issue, Liu Zheng did not explain much. He only mentioned that the imperial court was discussing the implementation of private ownership and would protect the interests and wealth of domestic businessmen to a large extent. And in terms of political status, they will help businessmen to be promoted to the class they want. Businessmen can participate in politics, and businessmen can protect their private property by any means!
The Long Yan court, as well as the vassal kings, territorial governors and governors, do not allow any illegal occupation of any private property.
In this regard, the court will formally legislate in a few days!
Including, but not limited to, businessmen can use violence and prosecution to protect their property! In this regard, merchants and any officials, as well as the aristocracy, all remain on an equal footing!
in addition!
The combination of public and private ownership will protect the interests of businessmen, as well as investment and income by confirming rights.
This will also be reflected through various detailed rules in the future.
When this group of wealthy businessmen saw this, their eyes widened and their breathing stopped.
His whole body was trembling!
this……
Incredible!
It’s incredible!
Mr. Liu, you are trying to clear the businessman’s name!
The last few.
Any businessman has the opportunity to participate in competition and start commercial cooperation with the imperial court.
Any businessman, when cooperating with a public-owned commercial entity, will have special treatment in terms of taxes and dividends.
Any businessman who goes abroad to invest in a colony will be protected by armed force and law...
quiet!
The whole place was deathly silent!
At this time, no one was speechless. Because this announcement really shocked them.
The member in green, Liang, was already crying with joy. He took the announcement with trembling hands because he couldn't believe it was all true. He couldn't believe that a businessman who had been trampled by others for thousands of years could actually turn around! Of course, in the history of Long Yan, there have been some wealthy people who could influence things behind the scenes, but this was always behind the scenes and could not come to the fore...
but now.
They can justifiably raise their heads!
"good!"
"Very good!"
"Quickly, quickly, print a thousand copies of this announcement and send it to chambers of commerce across the country!"
"God's eyes are open!"
No one will doubt the authenticity of this announcement, and no one will doubt that Liu Shilang will go back on his word. Because his reputation is here, he is never the same as those hypocritical politicians! He is a man of his word!
All the wealthy businessmen wanted to hug each other.
Because they have been waiting for this day for too long!
The last announcement.
Naturally, businessmen across the country are called on to actively participate in the War of Resistance. No matter who makes a human or financial contribution in this War of Resistance, it will be regarded as a process of cooperation with the imperial court! The imperial court will record it, and after the war is over, it will give honorary awards and support in all aspects.
"this……"
"good!"
Member Liang in green clothes said fiercely: "Liu Shilang, ask for help for us, how can we let him down! Our Chamber of Commerce will send three thousand guards, food, grass and baggage to support Liaodong!"
"So are we! I'll pay two thousand!"
"I have three thousand!"
"Our escort agency is dispatched, five thousand people!"
"Hit! Beat these idiots back!"
A group of people became excited.
They naturally knew that Liu Zheng's promulgation of this decree at this time must also be for the last purpose. But, they do! Because even if they don't take the initiative to support, if Tsarist Russia really invades Longyan and all lives are in ruins, they will be forcibly requisitioned!
Forced requisition is still a good idea!
When their country is in trouble, how can businessmen like them be doomed?
Same thing!
so……
When the country is in trouble, they are willing to pay! Willing to help others!
Because all these will be turned into investments in Long Yan, they will not lose money!
soon.
This decree spread throughout the country within one day.
At the beginning, people didn't know how powerful Liu Zheng's move was. I thought that even for these chambers of commerce, how many guards would they have? Long Yan has regulations. No matter how large a chamber of commerce is, with businesses all over the country, it cannot have more than 3,000 guards. Special industries, such as escort agencies, can only have 5,000 guards at most. This is still the largest scale.
So, at first people were still waiting to see the joke.
These people are naturally mostly scholars who have felt superior to others since ancient times and look down on the copper stench of merchants.
but……
Soon those who intended to watch the joke shut up.
Yes.
The guards of these chambers of commerce are not enough, but don’t forget, they have money!
They have gold and silver!
They can pay to recruit troops! They can throw money at it!
You know, Liu Shilang said that whoever gets the most credit in this war of resistance may even be appointed as the prime minister! What a temptation this is for these businessmen!
soon.
On the day this decree was issued, the chief shopkeeper of the Pingzhou Chamber of Commerce, which is closest to the Western Regions, used gold and silver to recruit 10,000 warriors and took the lead in embarking on the journey!
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Although it was in a hurry, weapons and equipment were purchased from Silver Beach City and sent to Balkhash Lake at the same time... Along the way, some basic military training could also be conducted every day.
Also on the same day.
The active chamber of commerce and heroes in Liaodong also gathered a team of 20,000 people and headed for Fuyuan!
The whole country is in motion!
Those scholars who had scoffed at it at first were suddenly confused.
They may not understand it yet.
This is the power of capital.
When the news reached Prince Han's palace, these nobles were also stunned.
