Several of Zhao Zheng's uncles exchanged glances with each other. Finally, the Marquis of Guan Nei waved his hand and asked people to leave. He turned around and sat back in silence. m..com Lewen Mobile Network [Feng\/Huang\/ Fast update please search //ia/u///] Although they didn’t look at Zhao Gao much, they obviously planned to give him a chance to continue talking.
"With this evidence in hand, if Zhao Gao wants to do something, the one who comes now is Tingwei." What Zhao Gao holds in his hand is the evidence that several of his family members have instructed their families to hinder the transportation of salt.
Lao Guanneihou turned his head and looked at him coldly: "Then what do you mean?"
Zhao Gao solemnly asked: "I would like to ask you, since the implementation of the salt import law, the profits from salt transportation have not been what they used to be. Just relying on the Salt Affairs Bureau to sell you a certain amount of salt import cannot remedy the situation, right? "
The few people present looked at each other. Indeed, once the salt ban was lifted, even hawkers could sell salt as long as they were clean. Most of these hawkers are very careful with their budgets and feel that relying on the old salt transportation method is too expensive. They are reluctant to spend even a small amount of money and would rather go to the trouble of doing it themselves.
As a result, they couldn't receive orders, so they naturally lost profits. Selling that amount of salt alone to make up for the losses was simply a drop in the bucket. If not, they wouldn't have had to use their unfashionable tricks to get in the way of those small merchants selling salt, so that now they were caught, and they were treated with contempt for nothing.
"What on earth do you want to say?" Although what Zhao Gao said was on point, the Marquis of Guannei was obviously uncomfortable with having him see through his thoughts.
Zhao Gao seemed to have not seen him before, and replied slowly: "Since ancient times, no matter how big businessmen or hawkers have been running around all day long, it is nothing more than the word 'profit'. It is the normal nature of businessmen to compare money and money, and it is understandable. In the past, the salt transportation was handled by you. In this position, no one in Yueyang dares to surpass him. Now that we are facing such a predicament, although Yan Yinfa is at fault, is it not because you set the price too high?"
"Those hawkers are so fussy. No matter how low my brothers set the price, they won't be satisfied. Besides, if we follow them to lower the price again and again, not only will we not be able to make any profit, but maybe one day those grandsons won't think we are the same." You guys are so easy to bully and they climbed on top of us?" The man who spoke was not very tall, but he was the strongest among them. He became more and more excited as he spoke.
Zhao Gao nodded and said: "What the concubine said makes sense, but those merchants are also right. The dispute between you two is just about the word 'profit'. You are not willing to lower the price, and they are not willing to pay, so Everyone does his or her own thing and no one gets the best of it.”
Zhao Gao reiterated the salt method in front of the execution ground in the morning, which made his throat dry. As soon as he returned to the official office and sat down, he received invitations from these people and came over without stopping. He didn't even have time to drink a sip of water. At this time, he said After a few words, I felt my mouth was dry again. I saw a copper baron sitting in front of me, so I was not polite and picked it up and took a sip. After taking a sip, he realized that it was liquor, and put it back without changing his expression.
Although the wine was spicy and stung the throat, it was somewhat moisturizing. His throat was not as dry as before, so he continued: "The cost of transporting salt by themselves is not low, but you can't open it if no one asks you to transport salt." The work and income have been greatly reduced. But Zhao Gao said that this matter is not difficult to handle. It is just a step back for both parties. And it seems to be just a small step. Once it is taken, a win-win situation with a bright future is still unknown? "
"Those hawkers can't make a difference. It seems that only the brothers suffer, so how can we talk about a win-win situation?" The man who spoke clasped his hands on his chest and sneered at Zhao Gao's words.
Zhao Gao had a solemn look on his face, and said calmly: "It is because they are weak and scattered that they cannot form a climate, so the salt transportation must be led by you. The number of these merchants is not small, and once they are integrated, they can be used as oaks." Half of the Yangtze salt industry is affected. The key lies in whether you can change all the previous control methods and give them the greatest convenience in salt transportation. To sum up: they sell your transportation."
Observing their reactions calmly, and seeing that they really listened this time, Zhao Gao continued: "It is an indisputable fact that salt merchants are active now. Going forward, the salt law will only become more mature as it matures." Sheng, the sacrifices you have made may be your biggest capital in the future. As long as the quantity is large, the small profits you make are nothing compared to the profits earned. "
In fact, Zhao Gao's idea is similar to that of the online shopping industry in later generations. Once sales and transportation are separated, the transportation problem can be solved. Merchants can concentrate on selling salt. On the other hand, their dependence on the transportation company can also promote the development of the transportation company. , mutual benefit and mutual benefit for both parties.
After he finished speaking, there was silence in the main hall. Several of Zhao Zheng's old uncles were exchanging glances and asking each other what they meant. Although the Chamber of Commerce was about to be held, Zhao Gao could still afford to wait at this time and waited for them to discuss slowly. When he was free, he vaguely remembered the strong wine he had just drank. Although it was pungent when it entered his throat, after the strong taste passed, the aftertaste was long and he still missed it. So he rolled up his sleeves and picked up the Tong Jue and took another sip.
After drinking, he put down his arms and removed the wide sleeves in front of his face, only to realize that everyone was looking at him. He knew beforehand that the wine was most likely given by a few of them. Most people who were used to fighting would look down on him for being so bookish, so the wine placed in front of him must be the strongest in the house. It was a warning. It was expected that he would not dare to speak out for the sake of face, thinking that it would be better if he could choke him until he blushed and couldn't come off the stage.
Who would have thought that Zhao Gao not only really drank it, but also drank it twice. Not only did he not choke, but he actually felt a little better...
The Marquis of Guannei coughed awkwardly, stopped looking at Zhao Gao's face, and asked about the business: "This is what you and I wish to do. That is, if we brothers are willing to agree, those two will split the difference." Is he willing to accept the offer from the hawker?"
When he asked, Zhao Gao knew that things were about to turn around, and patiently explained: "So Zhao Gao held the chamber of commerce in the afternoon to provide conditions for everyone to sit down and talk things over in peace and harmony. Don't worry, Zhao Gao said before I have personally visited several merchants and found out that they also have the same wish with love, reason, and profit. As long as you two are sincerely cooperating, why worry about not being able to make it happen? "
There was quite a battle at the Chamber of Commerce that afternoon, and more than half of the large and small salt merchants entrenched in Yueyang came. Although there were some unpleasantnesses in the middle, the result was quite satisfactory, and all the goals Zhao Gao wanted were achieved. As for the future operation, people from the Salt Affairs Bureau would still need to step in and slowly guide the situation. Who would be sent to take over for a while? He had not yet decided on this candidate, so he put it aside for the time being.
As soon as the Liyang Salt Affairs matter was settled, he and Li Si set off the next day, and it was already evening when they returned to Xianyang. He exchanged greetings with the dizzy Li Si for a few words and then parted ways. Remembering that he hadn't been there in the past month, he felt a little uneasy. In addition, he was afraid of going back to the Zhiyuan Shifu to take over the handover. He still didn't have time to take care of it, so he went back first. I went to my Salt Service Department.
When Chen Bai and Zhao Meng saw him coming back, they were all a little surprised, and then they all breathed a sigh of relief. In the past, when he was stationed at the Salt Affairs Bureau, I always felt much more at ease, but this time he went out to do errands and didn't come to the office for nearly a month. When something happened, no one had a backbone, and I didn't know how many days had passed.
Zhao Gao, on the other hand, was keenly aware of this matter. Although he was grateful for their trust, he still had other ideas. When he became Zhi Su Neishi, although he would not let go of the salt affairs and would still personally take care of it, there would only be more and more things he would have to deal with in the future, and he would have to let it go sooner or later.
Because it involves changes in salt transportation, Zhao Gao leaves Chen Bai alone to negotiate. After he explained the situation in Yueyang clearly, Chen Bai saw his clear eyes fixed on him, and his mind moved. Sure enough, he heard him say the next moment: "Chen Bai, I will send you to Yueyang to take charge of the project for a period of time." Yan Zheng, are you willing?"
Chen Bai is now the salt officer in charge of the Qin State's salt transportation. Zhao Gao's arrangement is not only not a compliment, but it is equivalent to a demotion. But Chen Bai was the most astute person in the Salt Affairs Bureau, and he quickly grasped several key points from Zhao Gao's words: "a period of time" and "are you willing".
Going to Yueyang is temporary, and the words are in a discussion tone. If the matter is settled like this, then Zhao Gao will not add these four words, but he has added them now. Moreover, Chen Bai would not be naive enough to think that this was just a discussion. In his opinion, there must be some temptation involved.
Relating to what Zhao Gao had just mentioned about the changes in salt transportation, Chen Bai vaguely felt that Zhao Gao was giving him a chance, a chance to experience. This change is currently only implemented in Yueyang, but according to Zhao Gao's wishes, he knows that one day it will be introduced to the whole country...
"I am willing." Chen Bai replied simply.
In Zhao Gao's view, all of his subordinate officials were more than cautious and not honest enough. Of course, it is sometimes not good to be too upright. For him, as long as he does not lose any major points, it is okay for the people below him to play some harmless tricks.
However, there are still some differences between them. For example, Zhao Meng is more impulsive and cannot be put to great use, while Bai Ju is too thoughtful and too shrewd to be put to great use.
Just now, Bai Ju had been looking at Zhao Gao's face, but he didn't know that Zhao Gao had already calmly concealed the worry and insecurity on his face.
Bai Heng died of illness, and he had no one to rely on. Now that Zhao Gao was taking Bai Heng's position, he couldn't figure out Zhao Gao's attitude towards him in the future, so he would naturally feel uneasy.
After all, Chen Bai was careful and smart. Although he was not as outspoken and loyal as those other ministers, he still had a bloody spirit. He expected that he would not make any big mistakes in matters of right and wrong, so he was the one who suited Zhao Gao the most.
After arranging these, Zhao Gaocai walked home slowly. On the way, I inadvertently looked up and saw the majestic Qin Palace, and I couldn't help but be stunned.
A few days ago in Yueyang, I didn't feel this way despite being so far apart. Now that I have returned to Xianyang, I want to see that person tomorrow, but now I can't help but miss him.
He even thought with some pity why Yueyang didn't come faster on the way. As long as he came back before the palace curfew, he could go to the palace with Li Si to report on his duties and see him earlier.
In such a trance, he walked to the palace gate without knowing it. When the guard in front of the palace gate saw him, he saluted him and asked if he would open the door for him. Although he didn't hear clearly, he still came to his senses and sighed in his heart.
There was a palace gate between them. It was there before, it is now, and it will always be in the future...
Why bother looking for trouble?
His mood suddenly became unstable, and he bowed his hand to the guard unnaturally, leaving the guard who didn't understand why, and returned home in embarrassment.
