"Grass people don't dare!"
"Bi Shangshu, do you think this will work? We will take over the three shops, but we will donate 50% of the profits converted into food to the court, and the annual quota is no less than 10,000 shi.
Although it's less, it's still a little bit of our kindness. What does Bi Shangshu think? "
"this……"
Bi Ziyan was a little moved. Food was a top priority for the imperial court and the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Since the emperor succeeded to the throne, the imperial court has spent millions of taels of silver to purchase grain every year, and punished and confiscated wealthy merchants and gentry with grain instead.
Although these ten thousand stones are a little less, the mosquito legs are still meat no matter how small they are!
But he couldn't confirm it privately. He could only look at Sun Chengzong and Yuan Keli in the audience.
Sun Chengzong and Yuan Keli looked at each other and nodded lightly. Bi Ziyan breathed a sigh of relief: "I will present Zuo Yuan's wishes to His Majesty at the meeting, and I will tell you at that time!"
When Xi Duanfan heard this, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, and he knelt down in the direction of the palace: "The common people thank His Majesty for His grace!"
Seeing that Bi Ziyan did not refuse, the eyes of some wealthy businessmen once again flashed with envy.
Secretly sighing at Xi Duanfan's mind, he used 10,000 shi of grain to tie the Dongting merchant gang to the imperial court.
The key is to seize this opportunity well. If you had given the court one hundred thousand taels of silver in another time and place, the court would not have anything to do with you.
"Zuo Yuan, get up first, the rewards are not over yet!"
Bi Ziyan stretched out his hand to support Xi Duanfan.
Everyone also became curious. With the blessing of the reputation of the imperial court and the Dongting Merchant Gang, the three shops were running well, with profits of thousands of taels of silver every year.
This is such a big deal, but it’s just one of the rewards?
Amid everyone's curious looks, Bi Ziyan continued: "The Ministry of Revenue would like to invite you to become the chief consultant of the Ningyuan Mutual Market Advisory Group. I wonder if you are willing!"
"willing!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Xi Duanfan immediately gave the answer, his eyes full of surprise.
Compared with three shops, the members of this advisory group are the real benefits.
Not official, but almost official.
The three shops belong to the entire Dongting Merchant Gang, while the consultant belongs to the Xi family and also leads the Dongting Merchant Gang, which has completely different meanings.
With the emperor's wisdom, as long as he does not seek death, the Xi family and the Dongting Merchant Gang can make great strides forward in the future.
Even his ideas can influence the court's decisions on business affairs.
The eyes of the businessmen present were all red now.
That's enviable.
Bi Ziyan waved to the side again, and an official came to the stage with a plate. Bi Ziyan took a big red book from the plate with the word "appointment letter" written on it, and handed it to Xi Duanfan .
"Zuo Yuan, this is the employment document given to you by the imperial court. It records the content and responsibilities of the employment, as well as proof of identity.
In addition, with this letter of appointment, you can pass freely throughout the Ming Dynasty except for military fortresses and restricted areas, and there is no need to deal with road navigation. "
This condition made everyone envious again.
Now that the officialdom has been rectified, it is not difficult to handle the road diversion. The rare thing is the approval process.
Especially wealthy businessmen like them need this kind of road guide that can travel at any time to deal with many emergencies.
"Everyone, I would like to announce that the Ningyuan Mutual Market Investment Promotion Conference has been successfully concluded. Thank you for your participation, and thank you for your recognition of the imperial court!"
"As for the investment promotion of the second phase of the shops, we will notify you separately when the Ningyuan Mutual Market is completely completed."
Seeing everyone preparing to stand up, Bi Ziyan hurriedly said loudly: "Everyone, please wait a moment. Although the investment conference is over, today's mutual trading is not over yet. It will be announced later. I guarantee that you will be happy from ear to ear." !
This will be a disruptive initiative that will benefit hundreds of millions of people in the Ming Dynasty. "
After everyone listened, they sat back instantly.
Everyone's eyes were full of curiosity, and they also wanted to see what could make this Lord Shangshu say such... outrageous things.
A team of about ten sergeants came on stage, took down the sign of the Ningyuan Mutual Market Investment Promotion Conference, and put up six wooden boards with red silk hanging on them.
Such a mysterious scene made everyone stretch their necks and look at the background wall on the stage, as if they wanted to see the content inside through the red silk.
"Everyone, there are a total of 800 shops this time. 796 were sold and three were awarded to the Dongting Merchant Gang.
In total, there is only one room left. Aren't you curious as to why there is one room vacant?
And it's still in the center, with an area of twenty square feet? "
"Master Bi, there's no need to guess, it must be the location of the Commerce Department Yamen in charge of the mutual market!"
"Can you use your brain when you say this? If it were really the Yamen of the Department of Commerce, would it still be so mysterious?"
"That's right. Is it a prison? It's dedicated to jailing people who evade taxes and make trouble in the mutual market, to shock everyone?"
"How dare you think!"
"Will it be to build a guest building similar to the 16th floor in Nanjing? After all, it is connected to Liaodong, North Korea and other places, showing the peaceful and prosperous age?"
"It's impossible. Don't say His Majesty won't build this. Even if he builds it, he will do it in Beijing City and in the mutual market. You have to think about it!"
"Yes, building this is not as fast as building a brothel. You are tired of traveling and worrying, but you can live in the building for a few days and feel refreshed!"
"Lao Li, you are so old now. Are you sure you feel refreshed? Instead of holding on to the wall to cover your crotch?"
"Everyone, I heard that Guihua City has built a guest building that integrates drinking, resting and sightseeing. It is thirty meters high and overlooks the grassland. How magnificent!
Although Ningyuan Mutual Market is outside the customs, it is a place that combines the five scenic spots of city, spring, mountain, sea and island. It is also very good to build a building like this, which will definitely attract a large number of merchants and tourists. "
"Nonsense, I think we might build a escort agency to escort caravans along the way to safety. Isn't that what Guihua City is like?"
"You are not very smart. Nowadays, apart from the southwest, the Ming Dynasty is not very peaceful. Where are the bandits in other places?
What's more, this is Ningyuan. From Shanhaiguan to Beijing City, there are several cities along the way, and the surrounding area has been plowed for a hundred miles.
The bandits were poor, but not stupid. They robbed the caravan and the army found them before they could even count the goods. "
…
Everyone was speculating a lot and their imaginations were running wild, but Bi Ziyan just smiled and said nothing.
After a while, a businessman said loudly: "Master Bi, don't be so pretentious and just reveal it directly!"
Seeing this, Bi Ziyan raised his hands to Sun Chengzong, Yuan Keli and other five cabinet scholars: "Several cabinet elders, it seems that you all can't wait. Please come to the stage with me to announce the big announcement!"
Hearing this, Yuan Keli, Sun Chengzong, Han Huang, Li Guopu, and Li Biao stood up and walked towards the stage.
Then Bi Ziyan and the other six stood under a wooden board and stretched out their hands to hold one end of the red silk.
At this moment, Bi Ziyan did not forget to adjust the atmosphere. He looked at everyone in the audience and said loudly: "It will be announced soon. Are you ready?"
