After being busy for a while, it has entered October, the weather has turned cold, the world has become chilly, and the world in Guanzhong has become colder and colder.
In Zhao Shu's room, the Bingjian had been replaced by a small red clay stove and he could smell the old rice wine. At the same time, the charcoal fire was burning brightly.
Taking a sip of the old rice wine, Zhao Shu had a smile in his eyes. He naturally heard the news that Young Master Gao and others were banned.
At the first moment, he knew that it must be Qin Wangzheng who knew what they were doing and wanted to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys.
However, such a thing has no impact on him at all. As for whether Wang Li and others will suffer from the father's love at home, it is not something he can care about.
After all, those people were not invited by him, but came to him themselves, wanting to make friends with him and let him play with them.
Zhao Shu naturally couldn't refuse.
Being in harmony with light and dust is the best way to protect yourself. The other party releases goodwill. Unless it is a treacherous and evil person who has a conflict of interest with him, Zhao Shu does not want to offend the other party.
What's more, what he did will definitely offend the noble families and hundreds of schools of thought. If he continues to have a bad relationship with the ministers of Great Qin, he will really become a loner.
"Sir, the new year will be here in one month, do you want to make some preparations?" the elder said to Zhao Shu.
Hearing this, Zhao Shu smiled and said: "My elders, please notify the Nandou Chamber of Commerce, the Beidou Chamber of Commerce, and the Yin Palace, as well as the chambers of commerce that cooperate with us, to recruit people from the Yin Palace to form an inspection team to clear the accounts!"
"I should also know how much food I earned and how much I spent this year!"
"This settlement includes all expenses incurred in Shanglin New City!"
"promise."
Nodding in agreement, the elder turned and left. He knew very well that Zhao Shu had a lot of property over the years.
It is no longer the time when the reward was first awarded.
Every year, there is an accounting, which has become a routine. However, it is very troublesome for major chambers of commerce to connect, so this matter is basically done in advance.
Watching his elders leave, Zhao Shu had a complicated look on his face. He knew in his heart that this year was different from previous years, and his major industries might not be able to make ends meet.
After all, the large-scale construction of Shanglin New City cost money like water, and this year, no good things were born in the Hidden Palace or on the hive.
There are no new epoch-making products launched, so there is not much money made this year. If Qin Wangzheng hadn't spent a lot of money, the construction of Shanglin New City would have been a problem.
Of course, whether he made a profit or a loss, he needs to make an accounting to ensure that no one is cheated in the process.
On this day, Yan Mo came to visit.
"This subordinate has met the young master!"
Looking at the dusty Yan Mo in front of him, a smile appeared in Zhao Shu's eyes. Over the past year, Yan Mo has made great achievements.
Even Zhao Shu couldn't find any shortcomings.
"No need to be polite, sit down!"
Zhao Shu nodded and motioned for Yan Mo to take a seat. He knew very well that the Twelve Commercial Banks and the Twelve Merchants were in Yan Mo's hands.
"promise."
Nodding in agreement, Yan Mo took a seat, then turned to Zhao Shu and said, "Sir, the twelve merchants have grown. Except for some dead soldiers in the hive, they are all outside Xianyang."
"Xianyang City is dominated by the Black Ice Platform, the Hidden Palace, and the Luowang. Once the twelve merchants take over, they will inevitably be exposed."
Hearing this, Zhao Shu smiled and said to Yan Mo, "I'm afraid the twelve merchants have already been exposed, but the king didn't care."
"Of course, this is not important. In Great Qin, there are very few forces that can hide the truth from Black Ice Platform and the King."
Having said this, Zhao Shu pondered for a long time and said: "I have not interfered with the Twelve Trading Banks and the Twelve Trading Banks. How has the situation of the Twelve Trading Banks been over the past year or so?"
"Sir, due to the benefits of soap, the Twelve Trading Banks have already had a climate. Of course, there is still a long way to go compared to Beidou and Nandou."
A look of solemnity appeared in Yan Mo's eyes, and he turned towards Zhao Shu and said: "Sir, if the Twelve Trading Firms want to grow, they need to take their food from Beidou and Nandou..."
"Well, I know this too, but now the Twelve Trading Firms are not suitable to share the food in Daqin. Shanglin New City has not yet been achieved, and the goal is too obvious."
At this point, Zhao Shu changed his subject and said: "In this way, let the twelve trading houses develop westward towards Longxi."
"Open up the trade route from Longxi to the far west, and the good things researched in the hive will be given priority to the twelve trading houses."
"Of course, the Twelve Trading Banks cannot just rely on Longxi and separate another part to go south to the Chu Territory to open up the trade routes between the Chu Territory and the Baiyue Land."
"promise."
Nodding in agreement, Yan Mo also knew Zhao Shu's intentions. He knew in his heart that the Black Ice Platform, Luo Wang, and even the Hidden Palace were based on the homeland of Great Qin.
This severely compressed the living space of the Twelve Shang Dynasty. If you want to change all this, you can only go south to Chu and west to Longxi.
Before, Yan Mo also thought about the way out for Twelve Merchants and Twelve Merchants, but he only thought about going west, not south.
"Please rest assured, Sir, my subordinates will arrange this matter immediately. The Twelve Trading Banks currently still have some surplus..."
"Um!"
Nodding slightly, Zhao Shu looked at Yan Mo and said meaningfully: "The Twelve Businessmen can't just be an intelligence organization, they should be training killers and dead soldiers!"
"I need a sword!"
"I can only leave this matter to you. I hope you won't disappoint me!"
"promise."
As Zhao Shu's status has undergone earth-shaking changes, naturally, as the only force that belongs to him in Zhao Shu's hands, the Twelve Shang's tasks are very heavy.
Not only is the information timely, but more importantly, the ability to counterattack when the information is timely.
Given the emphasis that the Qin government placed on military power, it was naturally impossible to develop a private army, but it was still possible to cultivate dead soldiers and killers.
In some cases, killing is the cheapest way.
"Yan Mo, please select a few people from the twelve businessmen, let them enter the house, find the elders, and then participate in the year-end liquidation."
Taking a sip of the old rice wine, Zhao Shu smiled and said: "Wealth and silk are touching people's hearts, but it is more reassuring to have someone of your own."
"promise."
Nodding, Yan Mo quickly said: "Don't worry, young master, I will arrange for someone to come after I get down."
"Although the Twelve Trading Firms are not as good as Nandou Beidou, they still have some talents!"
"Well, I believe in your ability!" Zhao Shu nodded and recognized Yan Mo's ability: "At the same time, the Twelve Trading Firms must be in line with normal chambers of commerce."
"A unique business like soap is destined not to last long. All profitable businesses must be involved in the twelve businessmen."
"This is not just to make money, but also just in case."
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