In order to demonstrate the Ming Dynasty's strict image of laws and regulations, Lin Jingchun adjusted the Ming Dynasty's maritime trade policy and erected the "Fair Trade Monument" in Quanzhou Port.
The monument is engraved with fair, open and transparent laws regarding maritime trade, which can be freely viewed by anyone.
Don't hide it, don't keep it to yourself.
He publicly declared that although the Ming Dynasty is strong and it is a seller's market, we will never do anything that violates the law. All transactions are conducted within the rules of the law and will never break the restrictions of the law. Anyone who violates the rules will be punished. Will be severely punished.
We set the rules of the game, but we also abide by the rules of the game, so don't worry.
The announcement of this first-hand policy was greatly welcomed and favored by overseas merchants, which dispelled a lot of their wariness and fear towards the Ming Dynasty during the initial chaotic period.
In subsequent actual operations, they also noticed that the people of the Ming Dynasty really followed the rules.
I'll charge you as much as I'm told, no more, no less.
Some foreign businessmen tried to use the past methods to bribe the officials of the Municipal Shipping Department in exchange for favorable conditions, but they were severely rejected and recorded in the record. The person was given a demerit or other punishment, saying that if he dared to commit any crime again, he would be driven away and would never be allowed to come to Daming. do business.
This news shocked the entire foreign business community in Quanzhou and touched them deeply.
That huge "Fair Trade Monument" soon became a place where overseas merchants must go to "check in" every time they come to Quanzhou, and it quickly became a holy place for Internet celebrities to check in in Quanzhou.
Not only the overseas merchants who came to Quanzhou, but also many overseas merchants drew the "Fair Trade Monument" and took it back to their own countries, telling their local relatives or friends that they must come to see this huge monument when they come to Quanzhou. , if you understand the inscriptions on this monument thoroughly, you can do business safely in Quanzhou.
In order to further attract more big business owners to come to Quanzhou to buy, buy, and spend money, Lin Jingchun also suggested that the Quanzhou government build Quanzhou into a "safe port."
The Quanzhou government then mobilized sufficient security and administrative forces to maintain public order, intensified the crackdown on various criminal activities, and severely punished petty theft, passing off quality goods, adulteration and counterfeiting. Once discovered, whether it was local businessmen or foreigners, Businessmen were directly put on the blacklist and were never allowed to do business in Quanzhou.
Lin Jingchun wanted to build Quanzhou, Guangzhou and other traditional ports into a golden signboard belonging to the Ming Dynasty, advertise them widely, and launch a publicity war to further make Quanzhou and Guangzhou famous around the world.
In this era of rule desert, commercial ports that abide by and maintain the rules can definitely be called a holy place for the world's businessmen, and even have the energy to turn their own rules into the rules of the world.
Although the Ming Dynasty has only controlled Quanzhou and Guangzhou for three years, and trade has only been reopened for two and a half years, the fiscal revenue that Quanzhou and Guangzhou brought to the central government of the Ming Dynasty in these two and a half years has reached a relatively high point during the Southern Song Dynasty.
A complete breakthrough is only a matter of time.
Quanzhou's fiscal revenue is very abundant, so it can spend more money to build ports, cities, and other counties and roads in Quanzhou. High-level infrastructure construction throughout Quanzhou makes Quanzhou more prosperous and dynamic.
As a result, Quanzhou has become one of the few cities in the entire Jiangnan region that fully replicates the Ming Dynasty's governance style.
Not only does it have a complete government, judicial and security system, but it also has public toilets, schools, capable revival organizations, and a powerful propaganda department.
Before the launch of the War to Destroy the Song Dynasty, the Donghai Marine Corps deployed all strategic points in Quanzhou. The Quanzhou government informed overseas merchants that everything was within the control of the Ming Dynasty. They could do business in Quanzhou with confidence, but they must be careful not to [colluding] with unfriendly people.
If there is collusion, not only will they lose the opportunity to do business in Quanzhou forever, but their lives will also be in danger.
As a result, when the nine major local merchants colluded with armed out-of-town landlords, in addition to the intelligence collection by the Skynet Army, a Japanese businessman, a European businessman and a black-clad food businessman also specifically reported to the Quanzhou government.
Three foreign businessmen said that when they were inquiring about business intelligence, they inadvertently found information about the rebellion. After learning about the situation, they felt very scared and worried that something would happen, so they immediately informed the Quanzhou government of the news.
The intelligence gleaned by these three people was still valuable and played a positive role in the actions of the Donghai Marine Corps.
Afterwards, these three people were commended by the Quanzhou government, who awarded them special certificates and bounties. Their names were also specially engraved on the "Fair Trade Monument" to commemorate their contribution to safeguarding the harmony and stability of Quanzhou. .
Later, these three businessmen were designated by the Quanzhou government as the chiefs of their respective regions, responsible for dealing with the Ming government. As a result, their status in their respective regions rose sharply, and they became those with the ability to face the fruit of face, which made the merchants of their respective countries They are extremely envious.
After this incident, the relationship between the foreign merchant groups in Quanzhou Port and the Ming government became closer, and they were more willing to abide by the rules. They were even more willing to cooperate with the Ming government than local merchants.
For example, Lin Jingchun decided to expand the area of Quanzhou City and broke ground for construction. Foreign businessmen in several Fan districts collectively raised funds to purchase building materials, hired workers, and took the initiative to help the government start construction and services.
Five good citizens belong to them.
The order and prosperity of Quanzhou Port have been steadily increasing under a series of operations by Lin Jingchun and the Quanzhou government. It is getting better and better, and the fiscal revenue has also increased. In addition to the part turned over to the central government, the part left for personal use has also been greatly improved. Big improvement, can do more things.
This puts Quanzhou into a virtuous cycle of development.
At this moment when the flames of war have not yet been extinguished, Quanzhou's value has become more clearly highlighted, so Su Yonglin also has many expectations for Quanzhou.
So Su Yonglin took the time to meet these three businessmen.
When these three people learned that the Ming Emperor wanted to see them, they were so excited that they could not even speak Chinese, which they were already proficient in. When they saw Su Yonglin, they were also embarrassed and made all kinds of jokes.
Su Yonglin smiled and asked them to relax, then gave them a seat, talked with them, encouraged them to continue to cooperate with the Ming Dynasty officials and make more contributions to the Ming Dynasty, and asked them about the customs, national policies, local policies, etc. of the country they were in. .
They looked very happy and answered everything.
Su Yonglin asked the Japanese businessman about the domestic situation in Japan, asking whether they were well fed and clothed, whether the country was peaceful, and whether the supreme ruler was in good health.
When faced with Su Yonglin, the Japanese businessmen seemed very honest and replied that the country was not peaceful and well-off. There were some opposing forces that were constantly at war with each other. Therefore, many Japanese who hated war came to Quanzhou to do business and settled in Quanzhou by the way, hoping to live in peace. life.
Along the way, he praised Su Yonglin, knelt and licked him, and said that he hoped that Ming Dynasty could bring them the peace they longed for.
Then he kept talking about the conflicts between the domestic samurai family and the nobles, and some gossip between a man named Taira Kiyomori and their emperor.
His words revealed his admiration for Taira Kiyomori and believed that everything Taira Kiyomori did was very meaningful, especially his foreign trade policy that made many businessmen very profitable.
Speaking these words from the mouth of this Japanese businessman made Su Yonglin feel that this person had a high status in Japan, and he should be a member of the upper class society, but he didn't know whether it was because of White Gloves or because the protagonist was tired of the war and ended up personally.
But no matter what, as long as he is willing to contribute to Quanzhou and abide by the rules, he is a person of value to Ming Dynasty.
