Cheng Zhengdao: "Mr. Zhong, I think this is inappropriate."
"Too rash."
"I, Cheng Zheng, used to contribute money and effort to the Qin Dynasty, why should I be so afraid of the government?"
"Mr. Zhong, you are too selfish."
Said.
Cheng Zheng looked at Fusu, cupped his hands and said: "Elder Master, we merchants did not handle the shipwreck in Huai County improperly this time, but this is mainly because the government confiscated the salt ponds and mines. We can no longer act as we did in the past, and we are in a hurry. Cutting back on spending has unintentionally led to disaster.”
"We, the merchants, are equally innocent."
"Now the government is not only inconsiderate, but has intensified the pressure."
"I, Cheng Zheng, am not angry."
Fu Su looked at his nose and his mind with his eyes, but turned a deaf ear to this.
See this.
Cheng Zheng and other merchants felt a chill in their hearts.
Ji Heng waved his sleeves and said calmly: "You can only be a thief for a thousand days in the world, how can you guard against a thief for a thousand days?"
"Now that something has happened, alarm bells should be ringing."
"The Qin Dynasty established a country based on law, so it should give priority to legal aspects."
"You have been doing business in Daqin for many years and know the situation in Daqin very well. Why are you so angry?"
Cheng Zheng and others' faces were ashen.
The eyes looking at Ji Heng were filled with anger.
Feng Dong turned his head, looked at the furious people, and sighed deeply in his heart.
Mr. Zhong is so eloquent, how could he be persuaded by them?
The current situation was caused by him.
By now.
Feng Dong also understood.
The government has not really found out what happened to the shipwreck.
They were called here this time to lay down this law.
During this period, they have been putting pressure on the government. They have been like frightened birds and snakes, and they have encountered threats from the front. Their heartstrings have been tightened to the extreme, but their lives are at stake, and they dare not let go easily. However, the government If the shipwreck was not mentioned, they would be relieved and subconsciously relax their vigilance.
Just by relying on this relaxation, they fell into Mr. Zhong's trap step by step.
In the end, this person was directly buried in the abyss.
And they were not the only ones buried.
It’s all merchants.
Also included are the usual traffickers and lackeys.
Over the past hundred years, the status of merchants has been deteriorating. When the Qin Dynasty first came into being, they were no different than prisoners. However, merchants only looked like prisoners, but in fact they were very comfortable in many aspects.
Because merchants are not in the eyes of nobles.
Also despised by all parties.
In addition, the merchants deliberately concealed their clumsiness.
Therefore, as long as it becomes a little popular, merchants can actually benefit a lot secretly.
But with the advent of relevant laws.
Everything will change.
They went from being notorious street rats that everyone yelled at to beat them to being exposed to the world. This will inevitably attract the attention of all parties, and it will be almost impossible to make a fortune in silence.
Even if the Qin Dynasty is destroyed in the future.
The laws left by Qin Ting will also be used as a reference for future generations.
From now on, merchants may have to do business carefully while wearing shackles.
How sad is this? !
Feng Dong knew the truth, how could others not know it?
This is also the main reason why Cheng Zheng strives for it.
Otherwise.
The arms cannot twist the thighs.
Fusu turned a blind eye to this and made his attitude clear.
The law is imperative!
Feng Dong looked around sadly, with endless regret in his heart.
If he had known this, he would never have suggested sinking the ship.
Not to mention giving the government excuses.
Ji Heng dusted off the dust from his sleeves and said calmly: "Everything will be successful if it is forewarned, and it will be ruined if it is not forewarned."
“The legislation comes from me.”
“You should clearly explain your relevant views.”
"Everything has to have rules."
"If the government wants to uniformly manage merchants, it must have an understanding of the internal conditions of merchants. Therefore, after the establishment of the law, each major merchant must truthfully report their actual situation to the court."
“Clear the relevant division of functions.”
"In the future, merchants who want to do business must submit detailed documents on how to do business."
“Not only does it include the types of goods sold, but also all aspects of transportation, sales, after-sales, taxation, management, etc. must be submitted to the government.”
"If another shipwreck occurs in the future, the government won't have to arrest people all at once like this time. They only need to hold responsible persons responsible for the transportation accountable."
"It's always good to have rules."
"What do you think?"
Ji Heng looked calmly at the merchant below.
Cheng Zheng and others' faces were livid, and their eyes almost burst into flames when they looked at Ji Heng.
If they could, they would have liked to eat Ji Heng's flesh and drink his blood on the spot, otherwise it would be difficult to eliminate the hatred in their hearts.
good?
What a bird.
If this is really implemented, wouldn't the situation of each of their families be seen through by the government?
Nowadays, all the affairs in the clan are handed over to the talented people in the clan. These matters cannot be left to other people's hands. But if something happens in the future, all matters must be traced to the specific person. Isn't it impossible? Are you going to blame others again as usual?
This is totally harmful and useless.
Cheng Zheng said with a cold face, "Mr. Zhong, I admit that you are very smart and have your own unique insights, but doing business is different from being an official. The things you consider are also different. No matter how big or small, everything is accurate." People, for merchants, are simply unrealistic.”
"There is no chance of your proposal being implemented."
"Able people should do more work."
"Most of the children of our Cheng clan hold multiple positions, how can we just be hasty and fixed?"
"Mr. Zhong, it's a good thing that you have ideas."
"But business is not what you are good at after all, so don't make rash suggestions to us, otherwise it will only make people laugh."
"Miao can't hear it!"
Other merchants spoke in agreement.
Ji Heng's face remained as usual, he looked at Cheng Zheng indifferently, and said with a chuckle: "I really don't understand business, but the world's principles lead to the same goal. People's energy is ultimately limited, so focusing on one thing may be more effective."
"I can understand if you are dissatisfied."
"But you also need to understand the court."
"The imperial court governs all walks of life in the world. If everything is like this time, arresting a large number of people and then interrogating a large number of people, wouldn't it have a great impact on you and others, and it will also be a great drain on the government."
"So some things must change."
"You don't have to worry about it affecting your own business. This incident in Huai County has a great impact. The government has decided to let the merchants involved in it carry out safety rectification for several months. You have a lot of time to adjust. I believe that I will wait for you After the rectification is completed, it will give the world a refreshing feeling when it appears in front of the world."
"What do you think?"
Hear the words.
The faces of all the merchants changed.
They even couldn't believe their ears.
Security overhaul?
What is this?
How many more months?
Feng Dong couldn't help but said: "May I ask Mr. Zhong, what is the safety rectification you are talking about? Just because of the shipwreck in Huai County, do you want me to suspend operations for several months?"
Ji Heng nodded with a smile and said, "Mr. Feng really has a bright eye."
“You can see the key at a glance.”
"The eldest son has a kind heart and cannot bear to see the misery in the world."
"The impact of this shipwreck was so severe that hundreds of people lost their lives and hundreds of families suffered heavy losses. It is really thought-provoking. All of this is actually avoidable. The most important thing is that you ignored the safety of the relevant personnel, which ultimately led to This tragedy.”
"So it is very necessary for you to conduct a safety inspection in your clan."
"It's also very critical."
"You need to learn from this painful lesson, strengthen safety publicity and education among the clan, and treat this matter as a warning case to avoid it happening again in the future."
"It doesn't last long, and you can take precautions before they happen."
Ji Heng had a serious look on his face.
It's a pity that he wore a mask and was not noticed by others.
Fusu's face turned red.
He has no such awareness at all.
If Ji Heng hadn't spoken out, he would never have thought of asking merchants to carry out safety education.
But think about it carefully.
But it feels reasonable.
After all, what happened has happened, how can we not learn a lesson?
Hear the words.
Cheng Zheng and others' faces darkened.
They never thought that Mr. Zhong could be so strong in reasoning.
From ancient times to the present, how can we stop business operations and conduct safety education after someone dies? Moreover, when people die, they die, and even if they are recruited, even the death of some boatmen and sailors will be in vain.
As for making such a fuss?
Ji Heng said calmly: "Human life is important and must be taken seriously."
"This shipwreck in Huai County, the government needs to give an explanation to the world, and you also need to give an explanation to the world. After all, it is hundreds of lives, how can you treat it like nothing?"
"It is imperative that you carry out a major security inspection within your clan."
"Now the ships full of salt and iron have sunk, and you won't be able to replenish them in a short time. Therefore, during this period of time, you should sort out safety matters within the clan and clarify your own business responsibilities. Don't worry about not enough time. One month If it doesn’t work, then two months. If two months doesn’t work, then three months.”
"The eldest son has always advocated that Great Qin should put people first."
"There is nothing more precious than human beings in heaven and earth."
"The people are the foundation of a country, and the foundation is solid and the country is peaceful."
"You don't have to worry about the salt and iron management. If you haven't completed the rectification in two or three months, the government will continue to give you time, but your business qualifications will be given to other merchants for a short period of time, perhaps to merchants such as Ju Ling. , or merchants from nearby Kanto."
"As long as there are no problems with your thinking, there are always more solutions than difficulties."
"Safety first!!!"
Ji Heng emphasized the word 'safety' again. '
After hearing Ji Heng's words, Cheng Zheng and others' faces turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.
How could they not hear Ji Heng's threat?
He was clearly using the excuse of safety to suppress them and force them to submit. They were even sure that if they didn't do what 'Mr. Zhong' said, he would really dare not let them continue doing business.
But what constitutes a qualified safety inspection?
It's not up to them at all.
It all depends on the court's face.
It's just that they don't have salt ponds or iron mines in their hands, so they have no way to resist.
Once they don't follow what the government does, they may be deprived of their qualifications to operate salt and iron, and then they will really have nothing to do but sit on their hands.
Cheng Zheng and others felt extremely aggrieved.
Even angry.
But they are also very puzzled.
Why are they reduced to this situation now?
Ji Heng was not in a hurry.
Just lean on the big case comfortably and wait for the merchant to make a decision.
He believes it.
Merchants make wise choices.
There was a long silence.
In the end, some merchants bowed their heads.
Feng Dong said seriously: "Feng is willing to follow Mr. Zhong's suggestion."
(End of chapter)
