"Haha... don't you compete with the people for profits? Have you thought about how the department store supply and marketing cooperatives compete with the people for profits?"
call……
Everyone's breathing was stagnant again, and their faces were full of weirdness.
Merchants pursue profits, but this department store supply and marketing cooperative does not seem to take the initiative to lower the prices of goods, forcing surrounding shops to also lower their prices.
Not only did it not compete with the people for profit, but it also benefited the people.
"The imperial court... Your Majesty's purpose in opening a department store supply and marketing cooperative, I estimate, is to stabilize prices.
When every state capital in the Ming Dynasty opened a department store supply and marketing cooperative in the future, it would be impossible for merchants to monopolize the sale of goods at high prices.
How can a businessman in a state capital compete with a department store supply and marketing cooperative with the support of the imperial court? When it comes to business, no one can say anything if the government does not interfere. "
Seeing the gloomy expressions on everyone's faces, the old man naturally knew what they were thinking, it was just that they would not be able to make high profits in the future.
"I'm warning you, don't think of making a fuss about this matter. Your Majesty has been on the throne for more than three years and has defeated foreign enemies. His power is growing day by day.
If Your Majesty dares to take action against the clan, the Kong family, and even Meng Yin and Hereditary, it means that Your Majesty has prepared for the worst...
Well, that’s not right. I didn’t have the worst plan at all.
Everything your Majesty does is from the perspective of the people at the bottom. As long as the people's hearts are there, the Ming Dynasty will not be in chaos.
With powerful force in his hands, he can easily wipe out all reactionary forces.
I don’t believe that no one in the court noticed about the department store supply and marketing cooperative, but they could only pretend not to know until His Majesty made it clear.
So, everyone, please be honest and don’t make yourself uncomfortable.
Otherwise, I will kill you personally before His Majesty takes action! Don't bother us if you want to die. "
"And our Weng family!"
Everyone was trembling, with a hint of fear in their eyes.
Only then did they remember the rise of the old man in front of them. His methods and courage were the best they had ever seen in their lives.
What's even more frightening is that this person is particularly good at analyzing market information and intelligence, and discovering future trends in subtle ways. Since the age of seventeen, he has been seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, and has accumulated millions of dollars in twenty years.
If he is willing to serve as an official in the court, he will definitely be a capable minister.
The middle-aged man who finally spoke out was named Weng Qiming. He was the eldest son of Weng Ji, the previous leader of the Dongting Merchant Gang. Although his power was declining, he was still one of the top ones compared to the current Xi family.
"Xi Lao's words are serious. Although we are young, we also know the consequences!"
"Don't worry, Mr. Xi, this matter is out of the door today, and we will never mention this matter."
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Everyone laughed and apologized.
Seeing that everyone was scared, the old man at the head of the table sighed: "I'm not threatening you, this matter is actually related to the status of businessmen in the world.
If the trouble is in your hands, let alone you, our entire Dongting business gang will be jointly suppressed by all the business gangs in the world, and there will be no place for us in the entire Ming Dynasty. "
"Well, now that we've talked about it here, I won't hide the rest."
"Don't always focus on the immediate interests and look further ahead."
"Your Majesty established a department store supply and marketing cooperative to balance and stabilize prices. Although it prevents us from making huge profits, on the contrary, I think this move sends a signal."
Having said this, the old man frowned slightly and tapped the handrail with his fingers regularly: "The great victory at Longjing Pass and the amnesty for the whole world. As a result, tax evasion and tax evasion were eliminated.
Suzhou's wealthy businessmen collectively made trouble, and as a result, the government came up with a credit rating system, which was also linked to Lu Yin.
Under the dual pressure of quality and price of goods from department store supply and marketing cooperatives, as long as the stores of wealthy businessmen want to continue to open, they must be in line with department store supply and marketing cooperatives.
This is indeed the case. Wherever there are department store supply and marketing cooperatives, other shops have greatly improved in terms of product quality, service attitude, etc.
This is what His Majesty hopes to see, and he is also trying to establish a new business environment.
In this mutual market adjustment, look at how many times this edict has written a tax of thirty to one. This shows that the court is ready to completely tax.
If you think about it again, the imperial court has the Nanjing Xinjiangkou Navy, Denglai Navy, Dongjiang Navy and Chaohu Navy. His Majesty’s reorganization of military equipment should also be done here.
But why was the South China Sea Naval Fleet established in Kinmen, Fujian? Why was a Marine Corps formed?
In the past, I always thought it was to guard against the Dutch, Spanish, and Japanese pirates in Taiwan.
After all, although the number of Japanese pirate attacks has decreased over the years, they still exist.
Moreover, in the seventh year of the Apocalypse, the Dutch navy stationed in Taiwan had a fight with Zheng Zhilong, which shows that they have been eyeing the Ming Dynasty with eager eyes.
It wasn't until a few days ago that His Majesty ordered the Netherlands and Spain who are entrenched in Taiwan to pay compensation of five million taels of silver and get out of Taiwan that I suddenly realized it. "
Having said this, Xi Lao, who had always been very calm in the first seat, instantly sat upright, his eyes full of longing and enthusiasm.
Everyone watching this scene was full of curiosity. They had known this old man for decades, but they had never seen him look like this.
The answer must lie in the inconsistent words he said, but what do those scattered words mean?
What did it dawn on you?
That's what you said!
Dozens of people in the lobby looked at the old man with curiosity, but a few of them looked thoughtful, and then their faces were full of surprise and disbelief.
Weng Qiming, who was at the head, hesitated for a moment and then whispered: "Mr. Xi, you mean that His Majesty wants to..."
"Qiming, in a few years, you will be better than your old master, no less than your father.
After my death, as long as you and your brother Qiyang are here, our legend of the Heavenly Cave Temple can still be maintained for many more years! "
"You are only sixty-five years old and your health is still good. I will learn from you for a few more years!"
"How long you can live is destiny and cannot be done by human beings. But I will work hard to live well. When I see the prosperous age of my business coming, I will rest in peace!"
After Xi Duanfan, who was sitting in the first seat, finished speaking, he immediately waved his hand: "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Everyone is impatient. If we continue talking, everyone will think the old man is too long-winded!"
"You are too harsh!"
"You're welcome, Mr. Xi!"
"Old Xi, this junior doesn't dare!"
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Everyone smiled and expressed their disbelief.
The old man picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, moistening his throat: "All kinds of things are connected together. I guess that your Majesty will probably completely liberalize business in Ming Dynasty after crippling Fusang, Holland, and Spain.
And the maritime ban will be reopened to recreate the grand scene of Zheng He's voyages to the West during the reign of Emperor Chengzu.
As long as the sea ban is lifted, it is completely possible to travel from Ningyuan to Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Xiamen, and Guangzhou by sea, and then disperse to various places by land.
Both transportation costs and transportation time will be greatly reduced. "
