Seeing the worried Bi Ziyan, Chongzhen took out a thick document from the desk and handed it over.
"Xi Duanfan is too old to serve as an official in the court, but I have a few suitable candidates here. You can take a look first!"
Bi Ziyan took the document respectfully, and Sun Chengzong and Yuan Keli also approached. The three of them looked at it slowly.
After a while, Bi Ziyan looked up at the emperor, his eyes full of surprise: "Your Majesty, you are talking about brothers Weng Qiming and Weng Qiyang from the Dongting Merchant Gang!"
Chongzhen nodded: "According to the results of Jin Yiwei's investigation, these two are good at predicting market conditions. They are masters who change with time. They are better than their predecessors. They are better than their father.
He is nearly forty years old and has sufficient experience in business.
If he joins a department of civil servants as a subordinate and is familiar with the work of the household department, and then he is given a job in a county to practice his skills and become familiar with government affairs, if he is successful, in three to five years he will be able to take charge of a department by himself, and he may as well be placed in the commerce department. , Overseas Division is also OK. "
"I understand. I have seen the list of the Dongting Merchant Gang. Weng Qiming is accompanying him to Beijing this time. I have finished the government affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs today, so I will go talk to him and see what his wishes are."
"Well, there are a few more good ones on this list, you can get in touch with them all!"
"I understand!"
After Bi Ziyan responded, Chongzhen walked to the side and sat down on the couch, looking at the three of them: "I summoned the three beauties here because there are three main things to do.
One is the construction of the sea caravan. Although Zheng Zhilong has already built it, I feel that it is still not enough and needs to be accelerated. I will leave this matter to Bi Aiqing and work with the Ministry of Industry to build it with all their strength;
I hope that the scene of the first voyage to the sea will be far better than that of Zheng He's voyage to the West. This is not only a matter of face, but also a re-exhibition of the majesty of the Ming Dynasty that has been lost for more than two hundred years.
It also shocked overseas countries and attracted overseas countries to do business in Ming Dynasty. "
"I obey the decree!"
"The second thing is that Sun Chuanting has sent back the news that Liaodong has almost been cleaned up. It will be completed in half a month at most. The army is likely to arrive at Shanhaiguan around the Lantern Festival. I want to celebrate the achievements and award rewards at the end of the first year. General Assembly,
Yuan Aiqing is responsible for this matter, and together with the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Personnel, the military merits, etc. will be assessed based on the battle reports sent back;"
"I obey the decree!"
"The third thing is that after the spring of next year, the army of the Eastern Expedition to Fusang will set off. As the saying goes, before the three armies move, food and grass will go first. Especially since the span is such a long one, it is even more important to prepare in advance.
Sun Aiqing had rich experience in arranging the logistics for the battles at Longjing Pass and Beidou, so this matter was left to Sun Aiqing! "
"I obey the decree!"
The three people immediately bowed and responded.
After explaining some more precautions, the three of them exited Dongnuan Pavilion.
Outside the Qianqing Gate, Bi Ziyan looked at Yuan Keli and Sun Chengzong: "Two pavilion elders, I will leave first. After finishing today's government affairs, I have to go and preside over the auction. Can you two accompany me later?" , talk to Xi Duanfan and Weng Qiyang?"
"Okay, when you're done, just send someone to Wenyuan Pavilion to notify us!"
"Then let's make a deal!"
After Bi Ziyan finished speaking, he left in a hurry. There were too many things to do.
Looking at Bi Ziyan leaving, Sun Chengzong whispered: "There is a successor here at the Ministry of Revenue, but what should we do here? We have not found anyone who can be more comprehensive."
"We can survive for a few more years. Let's see if Yuan Chonghuan, who serves as Chief Secretary in Liaodong, can change his character. If he can change his character, it can be used.
Hong Chengchou will go to Fusang next year. After returning, he will rotate in various ministries for half a year, and he will be of great use.
There’s no need to worry on the general’s side! Perhaps His Majesty has also considered that we should make full preparations for the Eastern Expedition to Fusang and the opening of sea trade now! "
"Too!"
The two chatted in low voices and slowly walked towards Wenyuan Pavilion.
But as soon as the two of them walked out of the Meridian Gate, a huge noise reached their ears. The two frowned and casually called over a guard sergeant: "What's the noise in the city?"
"Back to you two elders, Daming Daily has published the contents of yesterday's Ningyuan Mutual Market Investment Promotion Conference. Now the whole city is talking about it!"
The two of them were startled. They had been busy just now and had forgotten about it. They waved randomly and then slowly walked towards Wenyuan Pavilion with smiles on their faces.
"What a big loss, what a big loss! It turned out to be a hidden bidding auction and drawing lots!"
"What's the matter? Can you win the secret bid? You only have one hundred taels of silver per square meter per month. How can you play with it without any wealth?"
"You are stupid. The rules of the mutual market do not allow buying and selling, but if you win the bid and find someone to join a joint venture, I will contribute the qualifications, and the others will contribute the money, and I will get a 10% share, and they will get 90%. Isn't this a sure profit?"
"Do you think the Punishment Department and the Husbandry Department will kill you? Do you really think they are just freeloaders?"
"Defense policy? 30% reduction in the first year? Does the imperial court have so little confidence in Ningyuan Mutual Market?"
"If they didn't have confidence, would those businessmen be so crazy? On the contrary, the court will definitely make big moves and ensure huge profits from the mutual trade."
"Look at this and the planning map. It's really beautiful. I'll definitely go there when it opens and get a feel for what Liaodong's No. 1 Mutual Market is like."
"I'm not interested in mutual trading, but it mentioned above that the imperial court has a new means of transportation, and it only takes three or four days from Beijing to Nanjing. Is this deceiving the wealthy businessmen, or is it true?"
"You are really mentally ill. Even if the court is trying to deceive you, it will not deceive you with something that is easy to expose. It must be true. We will also open a road by then to go to Jiangnan. I am really longing for it. Got it!"
"The imperial court rewarded three shops to the Dongting merchant gang. What a thief. They didn't even pay a tael of silver. It's hard to say whether the shops made a profit or a loss, but the imperial court collected rent."
"The emperor is so kind. He also gave 10% to the lone businessman, so that ordinary businessmen can also have the opportunity to make money!"
…
The whole city was talking about it, with regrets, envy, and jealousy.
What I regret is that I was not able to participate in time, and I regret even more that I backed down in the face of battle;
What I envy is that those who take photos of shops can make a lot of money, and I envy that I can get a share of the mutual market;
What makes them jealous is that most of them were not filmed or participated. Their regretful mood made them jealous. I am sorry that everyone should not have a good mentality.
But when the people in the city were discussing, they discovered that wealthy businessmen began to gather towards the Beijing Campus again, which made them extremely curious.
At noon, the entire campus was filled with darkness, and there were more people than at yesterday's investment conference.
Bi Ziyan changed into casual clothes and went up to the platform and said loudly: "Thank you all for coming. I believe you have participated in the auction and understand the rules. Let's not talk more and start the auction directly!"
