Fang Zheng thought for a while and saw that the merchants were still eagerly waiting for his answer.
After a faint smile, he replied: "You don't have to worry too much, I have no other ideas."
"Production and sales can be said to be two completely different paths. Although the production effect of the textile factory is amazing, if you want to sell the goods accurately and quickly, you still have to rely on you."
"Your Majesty often tells me that scholars, farmers, industry and merchants are all one! Although you are merchants, what you do can be said to be for the country and the people!"
"The grand scene today is inseparable from your contribution. I am just sharing your Majesty's worries."
Your Majesty actually said that? !
Still serving the country and the people? ! The status is so high!
As soon as these words came out, the merchants' faces suddenly turned red!
Although everyone is rich and powerful, their social status is really not that good!
Those who have no background are looked down upon by scholars, and those who sell expensive things are secretly scolded.
Those with background may say it harshly, but that’s the dog of an aristocrat!
Who usually pays attention to you?
But it was different when Fang Zheng said these words.
The relationship between the emperor's close ministers and the prince is seen by everyone.
That respect was truly shown, and it definitely didn’t look like a lie!
Moreover, everyone has seen what he did in Banshanfang, and he indeed gave preferential treatment to merchants.
I didn't expect... I didn't expect... His Majesty and Mr. Fang would attach such great importance to merchants.
We have hope for the future...
Someone rubbed his eyes and whispered: "Long live your Majesty! Thank you, Mr. Fang."
Then three by two, the voices of thanks gradually became one piece.
Fang Zheng couldn't help but sigh a little when he saw this.
Doing some business in Da Jing is very difficult, and being groveling is not flattering. If he wants to wear two Confucian clothes, he can only do it at home.
Seeing that the merchants were showing endless gratitude, Fang Zheng waved his hands and said, "You don't have to be like this."
"Whether the people of the capital can survive the winter safely this winter depends on your performance."
"Not just in the capital! When you get the textile machines, reduce costs and expand production, in the future we will sell your goods to all over the world, so that everyone has clothes to wear."
"At that time, you will not only make money, but also gain fame! The people will also benefit from this. This is a triple win! Win three times!"
"It can be seen that in addition to making money, you also shoulder the important task of enriching the country and the people! Just like me, you have moral blood flowing in your body!"
"Will people still look down on merchants then? No! You will be righteous merchants then! Everyone respects you! Even your children will aspire to be in business!"
"You won't do this to anyone who sees me..." Fang Zheng said, gesturing with his thumbs.
The merchants were in tears.
It turns out that what flows in our bodies is the same moral blood as Mr. Fang!
That's what he said. It seems that this winter coat will be sold at a low price no matter what it is...
If this word is to be spread today, wouldn't it make people poke their spines if it were sold more expensively?
"Ahem, okay, let's get back to the topic!"
"Speaking of textile machines, I once auctioned them in Jianjiang, selling thousands of taels of them! But it was also a temporary measure for disaster relief at that time."
"Now that the situation is stable, naturally we can't sell it so expensively. It's only...a thousand taels. What do you think?" Fang Zheng stretched out his index finger.
The businessmen gathered together to discuss again.
One thousand taels! It’s still expensive! Isn't this just a pile of wooden shelves with some iron?
Is it possible that it was also consecrated by Master Huijue?
After a moment of discussion, someone stood up and said, "What Mr. Fang said just now touched my heart very much."
"I have also heard that Lord Fang is known as a businessman, so I often tell people that Lord Fang is my idol!"
"But in business... With all due respect, I think this loom is not worth a thousand taels. Can it be made cheaper?"
Someone echoed: "Yes, Mr. Fang, the price of the loom is indeed a bit high."
"To be honest with Mr. Fang, my Zhao family's business is spread all over the north. If you want to buy looms, fewer looms will not be of much use, but if you order hundreds of more looms, the pressure will be too great. I am doing business abroad, and the money in hand It’s all living money, I really can’t afford that much cash!”
Then they started complaining like chickens and ducks.
Fang Zheng smiled and shook his head. It is a businessman's nature to bargain, which is not surprising at all.
But what is surprising is that so many people have the courage to stand up and bargain with themselves.
interesting.
Fang Zheng clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Cute! Cute!"
"You are worthy of being the top cloth merchants in the capital. You dare to bargain with me here."
The merchants were dumbfounded. They were fine just now, but when it comes to price reduction, they are not happy anymore?
"But doing business requires negotiation. I appreciate your courage!"
"Because you are so brave, I will give you a discount. The final price is seven hundred taels!"
"After I have finished speaking, who is in favor and who is against?"
The merchants immediately beamed with joy.
I can't object anymore. You've given me so much respect. If you object again, it's really disrespectful!
Seeing that no one objected, Fang Zheng smiled and said, "Okay, if you are interested in ordering, you can go to Banshanfang, and I will arrange for someone to receive you."
"But we won't be able to ship the goods this year. If you book half a year in advance, you can prepare land, build factories, and recruit female workers during this half year."
"Moreover! You can find someone to copy this loom after you buy it! I will never stop you!"
"You can also recruit a large number of skilled craftsmen to research better textile machines. If you can spin five spindles today, it's not a bad idea to have ten spindles tomorrow?"
"Open your mind! Only then can you make big money!"
The merchants were said to be very excited.
So generous! It's so generous. It's like pie in the sky for a lifetime.
This is no longer a pie, it is simply a gold brick!
If you didn't come today, it would be equivalent to a loss of 100 million!
Fang Zhengyi still looked at everyone with a smile on his face.
He vaguely remembered that high school history talked about the emergence of capitalism in the Ming Dynasty.
Freelance workers, factories, and the employment system began in the handicraft and textile industry.
These things are already on the market, but they are not large-scale.
Maybe in a few decades... how many big capitalists will emerge among these merchants?
Once this idea occurs, it cannot be suppressed.
The corners of Fang Zhengyi's mouth raised crazily, that would be so interesting.
Maybe I will form an organization to protect the interests of female workers at some point in the future.
"Okay, it's getting late. Everyone can go back and discuss it privately."
"You can start selling at reduced prices starting tomorrow at the earliest. I will select a few places for those who have the most price reductions and publish them in newspapers for free to help you promote them!"
"That's it for today, please come back!"
"Master Fang is so righteous!!" All the merchants were excited and shouted in unison.
Then, amid constant greetings, he gradually left the scene.
Fang Zheng sent all the merchants away at one glance and sat on a chair tiredly.
After struggling for a long time, I didn't drink a sip of water or eat a sip of rice.
In the future, two lecturers should be transferred from the county to do the work. It is too tiring to do it yourself.
After a short rest, Fang Zhengyi rode back home.
As soon as he entered the house, he saw the prince standing in the yard with a full face, bragging to the servants at home about his great achievements in violently fighting against black intermediaries.
Damn it! This kid is so idle, I should give him more work in the future!
Fang Zheng walked up to Li Yuanzhao with a dark face, patted his shoulder and said, "Your Highness, what are you doing?"
Li Yuanzhao turned around and said excitedly: "Lao Fang, why did you come back? I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
Fang Zheng sighed: "I went to the textile factory and haven't eaten yet. Have you eaten?"
"I haven't eaten... Old Fang, I'm hungry for that bread. How about you bake some for me?"
"Hey! No! I'm here on business this time. I just came from the palace. I heard that the Beirong delegation will be leaving in two days. Do you want to see them off?" Li Yuanzhao said.
Is the Beirong delegation finished talking? Leaving now?
But come to think of it, they did stay for a long time.
Praba gave himself sixty thousand taels of silver, which he also used to buy clothes for the people in the capital.
It's reasonable to give it a gift.
"Send them off! We must fulfill our friendship as landlords! I will go see them off in two days!"
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