Interesting, so interesting, there are many smart people!
In fact, regardless of the aristocratic families, in ancient times, these independent big businessmen could be called merchant families, and they were actually quite trustworthy. Because in ancient times, integrity was the most fundamental weapon when doing business. No businessman would abandon this thing. Information, logistics and other exchanges in this era were slow. If we did not rely on integrity, many businesses would not be possible at all.
It is precisely because almost all businessmen care about their reputation very much. This does not mean that there are no black sheep, but such people often cannot continue their business.
This is not to say that ancient businessmen were not treacherous, but that as long as ancient businessmen agreed to something, they would not renege on their promises. Of course, they were also treacherous before they agreed to something, but this is normal.
In fact, the aristocratic family is also good at honesty, but they only communicate with people who are not much different from them. If they are those who can be crushed to death by them, the other party's behavior will be too many.
However, Li Ke wanted to laugh at these people's little thoughts. These methods are quite good. To be honest, no one can withstand the compliment of the other person.
"In this way, after I meet these businessmen, I invite Bai Ling and the others over and tell them that I will treat them to dinner tonight." Li Ke thought for a while and said with a smile.
"Yes!" Tian Meng immediately turned around to make arrangements, "Then I will go and invite Mr. Hu Zhi first. He lives in one of our inns."
"Hahaha, okay, you ask him to come." Li Ke couldn't help but laugh twice. It's interesting. This man is very smart. If Li Tai and others came here, wouldn't they be moved by him?
However, Li Ke also has a good impression of this Hu Zhi. Problems should be looked at from the big picture and things should be dealt with from the small side. This man knows how to deal with it.
Hu Zhi came very quickly, arriving in about a quarter of an hour. When the other party came to the reception room, Li Ke knew that this person had paid attention. He changed his clothes specially.
It's afternoon now. Normally, when a businessman rushes to Chang'an from Lingnan Road, he must go to Chang'an East and West City to learn about the situation, or to inquire with colleagues he knows well here, but the other party comes as soon as he is called, which means The other party has been waiting in the inn, not going anywhere else at all, just waiting for him to greet him.
And when he came, he definitely changed his clothes. The clothes on his body had no obvious wrinkles and were very clean and tidy. If he had worn the clothes for a day, there would be no traces left.
"Your Majesty, Hu Zhi, has met His Highness the King of Qin." Hu Zhi walked in and bowed to Li Ke.
"No courtesy, please sit down and watch tea." Li Ke pointed to the sofa next to him and said.
Hu Zhi took a look at the decoration in the reception room and did not hide his curiosity. Seeing his behavior, Li Ke couldn't help but smile. He was indeed a good person.
If the other party really pretends not to look sideways, he will definitely be able to do so, but proper curiosity can shorten the distance between the two parties.
"How's it going? Is the decoration here nice?" Li Ke smiled and followed his lead.
"Although I am thousands of miles away, I have heard about His Highness the King of Qin for a long time. From the weekly newspapers of the Tang Dynasty, I can tell that His Highness the King of Qin is a great talent. I have also heard about the name of the shopping city. When I saw it today, it was true! Although I have not left, All over the Tang Dynasty, but the furniture and other ministers of this Tang Dynasty are also knowledgeable, they have never seen such exquisite things. Needless to say, you are the only one in the world who has such ability. I really respect you." Hu. Zhi immediately said with admiration.
Li Ke nodded. From a certain perspective, he was really right. However, there are still people in the Tang Dynasty who want to brainwash me? Li Ke is a little funny.
"Well, yes, I have received your goodwill at the secret bidding meeting. You are indeed sincere. I just wonder what you think about wanting to see me?" Li Ke smiled, took a sip of tea and asked.
Hu Zhi's hand paused for a moment, and then he took a deep breath and said, "Your Highness, you really have a sharp eye. Even the slightest movements of the minister cannot be hidden from Your Highness."
"I must not forget the virtues of others to me; I must not forget the virtues of others to me." Li Ke smiled.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. In fact, first of all, I admire Your Highness. Secondly, my business is mainly to go to sea and ship among the big food, and do business with various countries along the way. I was lucky enough to earn some family property, but I was born in a humble background and my family is not rich. There are no famous people, so people often want me to be filial. They ask me to kneel down, saying that they are asking me to do something for them and ask me to provide them with some funds."
"I was unable to resist, but in the past, the Tang Dynasty Weekly was on sale in Guangzhou City. After reading His Highness's article, I found it inspiring, so I wrote to my shopkeeper in Chang'an. If I have a chance to see Your Highness, I will come in person. "
"Later, I learned that Your Highness wanted to build the National Cemetery of Martyrs of the Tang Dynasty, and what Your Highness said, I felt deeply ashamed. What Your Highness said is absolutely true. I am a businessman, and I have also cheated and cheated in my business activities, but I also did the same. Patriots, why don't I donate this money to Your Majesty to build the National Cemetery of Martyrs of the Tang Dynasty." Hu Zhi said in a sincere tone.
Li Ke looked at him silently. He saw that Hu Zhi was very skillful in his speech. Li Ke could understand that he could do such a big business, and it was also an overseas business. It would be impossible if he didn't speak skillfully.
For example, there was no mention of a wealthy family in the words, but it was mentioned in every sentence. Although it seemed to show loyalty to Li Ke, it did not mention a word about which family threatened him and asked him to submit a confession.
And when he mentioned his identity as a maritime merchant, did he want to test Li Ke's views on maritime merchants? Or to test Li Ke's vision or something?
These are all tests of Li Ke's attitude, but Li Ke finds this kind of testing a bit fun, pretty good, and there's nothing wrong with it.
As for him, a maritime merchant, it was a coincidence that he would definitely not know Li Ke's next trade plan.
And it is easy to find out the things he said, and he should not lie to Li Ke.
"The powerful family that can force you to this point must not be a small family. Your identity is of some use to me. Let me ask you a few questions first." Li Ke paused and asked.
Hu Zhi paused, and then took a deep breath. His Highness King Qin's reaction was completely different from what he thought. Moreover, His Highness King Qin was only eighteen years old, so Hu Zhi felt like he was facing some old fox in the shopping mall. His Highness That look was so clear.
And the compliments he gave both inside and outside his words were like the breeze blowing on the Buddha's face, with no reaction at all to His Highness King Qin.
His Highness has really achieved the goal of "not preaching unfounded rumors and not listening to slanderous remarks." This is amazing.
