It was so quiet in the living room that you could hear pindrops...
For the big bosses of the Qingsha Gang, although they couldn't understand what Liu Shen said about short-selling, chamber of commerce and other business methods, they could still feel that there seemed to be something about this kid...
Ning Hongwu, on the other hand, frowned and tapped the handrail beside him, looking at his thoughtful expression, as if he was trying to figure out the truth behind Liu Shen's words.
After Liu Shengong sat down with his hands folded, he picked up the tea cup and took a sip to moisten his throat...
With Su Hui's memory, he knew that it was inevitable for merchants to unite to form a chamber of commerce in history;
If a charity group like the Qingsha Gang wants to survive for a long time, just relying on morality to collect the so-called "safety tax" is not a long-term solution. Switching from illegal activities to business is the general trend.
But for those of the time who were limited by their vision, such an idea was indeed too advanced, so he just mentioned it and didn’t say anything in depth...
"Liu Shen, what you said makes sense."
Ning Hongwu pondered for a moment and said: "But business matters are related to the foundation of our Qingsha Gang. It cannot be decided by me alone. It still needs to be discussed..."
"As it should be..."
Liu Shen said nonchalantly: "I just mentioned this casually. It's a joke, so the gang leader doesn't need to take it to heart."
"..."
Seeing his posture, Ning Hongwu nodded thoughtfully, looked around and asked, "Besides Liu Shen, does anyone else have any opinions to raise?"
"..."
The middle-level members of the Qingsha Gang in the living room looked at each other and shook their heads, indicating that they had nothing to say...
"That's okay..."
Ning Hongwu stood up and said: "When I came here, I had already sent people to call the merchants and workers at the dock. It must be almost time to arrive. Since you have no objections, why don't you show up together?"
"Let's go together..."
A group of middle-level members of the Qingsha Gang followed Ning Hongwu out of the door, chatting on the road about specific plans for the dock merchants and workers.
At this time, hundreds of people were standing outside the entrance of the dock hall. These people stood on the east and west sides, clearly distinguishable from each other.
There are many people on the east side, all of whom are laborers making a living on the docks;
There are fewer people on the west side, mostly merchants working at the pier.
People who are acquainted are whispering to each other, and the most discussed topic is the Qingsha Gang's elimination of the Chishui Gang in the past few days, and what impact the Qingsha Gang will have on their own livelihood after taking control of the dock...
When I saw a group of people walking out of the dock hall, whether it was workers chatting or worried merchants, they suddenly became quiet.
Among the workers on the east side, Hu Dahai stared at the people walking out of the hall as if he had seen a ghost.
He hurriedly pressed his elbow against Shen Hu beside him and said in a low voice: "Huzi, look...look...Brother Shen has really joined the Qingsha Clan!"
"..."
Shen Hu raised his head and seemed to have seen Liu Shen walking out of the hall, and said with an extremely excited expression: "Look, look, I'm just telling you, people on the dock have been spreading rumors about Zhang Shichen's little maid in the past two days. I was stabbed five times by Brother Shen, who was favored by the leader of the Qingsha Clan and took on the position of leader!"
The conversation between the two of them was obviously heard by people around them, and people who knew Liu Shen echoed: "How did I hear that Zhang Shichen's maid was hacked eight times by Brother Shen?"
"Nonsense, it's obviously eighteen swords!"
Another person immediately refuted and told his own gossip: "I also heard that Brother Shen had been slaughtering dogs for eighteen times since elementary school. That night, Zhang Shichen panicked and ran into Brother Shen's hands, and was killed by that dog for eighteen times. The chop will kill you instantly!"
"Stop farting!"
Another person sneered and retorted: "My cousin's brother-in-law's friend is in the Qingsha Gang. He said that Brother Shen chopped Zhang Shichen into mincemeat in front of Zhang Wannian that night, and he was cursing him while he was chopping. They were all so angry that they vomited blood."
"I'm a good boy, I can't see how ruthless Brother Shen is."
"I've long heard that Brother Shen is the most righteous man, and now he's become famous."
"..."
Among the workers at the dock, the rumors about Liu Shen became more and more mysterious and outrageous. There was even a rumor that "Brother Shen is a genius in martial arts. After half a year of martial arts, he chopped up Zhang Shichen with one knife. When he swung the knife, The anger incidentally shocked Zhang Wannian who came to the rescue. This is a ridiculous version.
The key to discerning people is that the rumors are nonsense at first sight, and the people at the bottom who are ill-informed and short-sighted really believe them.
People who practice martial arts have better senses than ordinary people, and the arguments among the dock workers are really not concealed.
Liu Shen's face turned blue and white, and his toes curled up in embarrassment. He wanted to jump out immediately and say that I, Liu Shen, am really not that awesome.
A group of people from the Qingsha Gang also looked at Liu Shen with strange expressions, and most of them had suppressed smiles on their faces...
"quiet."
Ning Hongwu's rich voice suppressed the noise on the field and said: "My Ning Hongwu is the current gang leader of the Qingsha Gang. I think you all know that our Qingsha Gang is now taking over the dock work."
"..."
When the two noisy gangs outside the hall heard that the person speaking was the leader of the Qingsha Gang, they shrank their necks in fear and did not dare to take a breath.
For them, figures like the leader of the Qingsha Gang are more intimidating than Mr. Guan.
After all, the official is at least reasonable, while Jianghu gangs mostly talk to people about the size of their fists...
Ning Hongwu obviously knew this and gave Liu Shen beside him a wink.
Liu Shen also walked out with understanding and said to the merchants on the dock: "My name is Liu Shen. I grew up on the dock. Uncle Li who sells steamed buns over there and Uncle Zhang who sells fish over there should all know me. I still remember that in the past, some people would call me Brother Shen, and some would call me Shenzi..."
"It's been a few years..."
"Both Brother Shen and Zi Shen back then are all grown up now. Well, they are also promising. They were valued by Gang Leader Ning and joined the Qingsha Gang as the deputy hall leader..."
"I know that when the Chishui Gang controlled the dock, they allowed their subordinates to collect all kinds of random taxes from the merchants on the dock, and exploited the merchants every now and then."
"What's more, if someone came to collect the same tax today, and someone else will come to collect it again tomorrow, everyone would be angry but dare not say anything!"
"Now, the Chishui Gang is no longer here!"
"I, the Qingsha Gang, took over the dock work. We believe in getting rich together and making money together!"
"Today I, Liu Shen, dare to make it clear on behalf of Gang Leader Ning that from now on, there are only two types of taxes for merchants on the wharf: Caobang tax and wharf tax. The previous rules of Chishui Gang that collect every three days and every five days are null and void. , all collected once a month instead!"
"I, Liu Shen, and Hall Master Feng will be stationed at the pier here. Anyone who finds that the Qingsha Gang collects taxes illegally on the pier can come to the hall to make an announcement. Once found out, we will not tolerate it! "
"..."
Outside the entrance of the hall, it was so quiet that you could hear a needle drop.
An old man selling steamed buns wanted to speak, but was stopped by his children. Finally, the old man insisted on walking out of the crowd and asked tremblingly: "Shenzi, can your words count?"
"Uncle Li, there is no need to worry."
Liu Shen smiled and said comfortingly: "A person cannot stand without faith, and a career cannot prosper without faith. Since I, Liu Shen, dare to say this in public today, it will naturally be counted!"
Ning Hongwu on the side also nodded and said: "Liu Shen is now the deputy hall leader of the dock hall here. His words and deeds represent our Qingsha Gang and Ning Hongwu!"
As he spoke, he looked around again and said sternly: "Now that I have said this, it is like stained soap!"
"good!!"
"Ning gang leader is righteous!"
All the merchants at the wharf felt as if they were dreaming, and they all cheered after coming back to their senses!
In contrast, the dock workers on the east side were still silent, but their expressions were slightly more expectant.
Liu Shen looked over and said with a smile: "I believe many people know me, Liu Shen. Let me make it clear first that I, Liu Shen, only have one head and two arms. I am really not as evil as everyone spreads..."
"Hahahaha~"
The group of dock workers on the east side all smiled knowingly when they heard this, and the pressure in their hearts suddenly felt relieved.
Liu Shen said with emotion: "A few years ago, the Chishui Gang took advantage of the floods and forced us to sign a deed of betrayal before we could eat from the Caobang."
"Now that the Chishui Gang is gone, our contract of sale has been transferred to the hands of the Qingsha Gang. I know that everyone can't pay thirty taels of silver to redeem themselves, so they don't care about the contract of sale."
"But I would rather help everyone care about me!"
"You also made it clear to me that in the Qingsha Gang, our deed of betrayal can be redeemed for only five taels of silver to change our status!"
"Fifty taels of silver can change you back to a good status!"
"In addition, the monthly salary of the long-term workers at Qingshabang Wharf will be increased by one yuan. The canteen will braise pork three times a month. If you dare to miss the braised pork once in the canteen, you can come to the restaurant to see me!"
"Damn it, I, Mr. Liu, also grew up eating from this big pot. I'm just going to say it out loud today. If there are no pigs in the canteen by then, I will catch them for you myself!"
"Ha ha ha ha……"
