Seeing the other party's leaving figure, Wu Feng was wondering whether this person was used by the Qin and Du families to test him, but after thinking about it, he felt that this possibility was too small. After all, he had stayed here for so long. If the Qin and Du families I really know that I am here. From the etiquette, I should have come to see the gift. Even if the Qin and Du family have some ulterior motives with the Japanese, they do not need to test themselves. The attitudes of Situ Tai and Situ Yuan are not good for them. It's much more important to say. According to Wu Feng's speculation, both Situ Tai and Situ Yuan should have heard about what the Qin and Du families were doing. After all, big trees attract wind, not to mention such sensitive matters, which are difficult to deal with in the land of the East China Sea. Hidden the truth from these two local dragons.
However, it seems that the actions of the Qin and Du families may have also aroused dissatisfaction among some merchants in the East China Sea. Firstly, they monopolized this business and did not allow others to interfere. Secondly, the merchants were not completely devoid of national justice. Thirdly, the Japanese All forces strongly supported the Japanese pirates in harassing the imperial coast, and even colluded with each other in an attempt to use the pirates to weaken the imperial coastal defense and prepare for their next invasion. Anyone with a clear mind should be able to see this thinking of the Japanese. Understand this.
While Wu Feng was meditating alone, the number of people in the ballroom gradually increased. As the reception progressed to a certain level, the dance officially kicked off. The imperial capital is now flocking to this kind of social activity from the Western Continent. The traditional grain distilled liquor of the empire at the cocktail party has gradually withdrawn from the stage of history, replaced by various types of wine. Although beer has become popular in the streets and alleys, It seems that there is still a little gap to enter this kind of formal occasion of upper class society. Dancing has become an indispensable way of socializing in the upper class. As a noble, you must first learn this type of skills to survive and communicate in the upper class.
Wu Feng is actually not very interested in this type of activity, but he has traveled to the Western Continent since he was a child and also studied this traditional dance at Heidelberg University. But he would rather stay where he is and drink than dance. However, the number of businessmen around him gradually increased, and he could effortlessly pay attention to the conversations of the businessmen around him while drinking.
"Brother He, I heard that your caravan went to the west. It should be back, right? How was the harvest?" A group of businessmen came behind Wu Feng, chatting and asking about their respective businesses.
"It's not bad. I asked my youngest son to go there with me. It opened my eyes and gave me a lot of insights. Speaking of which, the west is still a remote place, but my youngest son said that the public security here is much better than here. Especially after passing Partridge Pass and heading west, it was a smooth journey. Just keep walking forward. When you arrived at the pass gate, there were naturally tax collectors coming to check and calculate the tax. Well, I didn't encounter any trouble with him along the way. The tax rate is also lighter than here." The person called Lao He said.
"Well. Lao He, what new things have you brought back from the west this time? Let everyone try it, too?" Another businessman also shouted.
"What else can I bring? Just do whatever you do. I bought a batch of Sanlejiang and Longjiao wine in Bejia and Kuqa, bought some local ethnic tapestries in Loulan, and then went to Northern Luzon Shuang Duifu, ordered a batch of cane sugar, then went to Helms, India, and selected thirty slaves. In this way, all the money from the sales was spent, and he was still in Helms. Si borrowed a sum of money to settle the matter." Lao He's words were a bit showy. Although he said he borrowed money, it seemed as if he was being honored by someone borrowing money from him.
"Lao He, you have so many friends. You can even borrow money from those places in India." As expected, a businessman complimented me in a joking manner.
"Haha, it's Helms. Although I have some friends there, the mistress didn't borrow from them. Firstly, it's hard to calculate the interest, and secondly, she owes such a big favor. She just asked her friend to guarantee it and reported it to me. The name of He's Trading Company in the Imperial Capital borrowed 20,000 gold coins from the Helms branch of the Northwest Bank." Lao He explained proudly, "Originally, people like my He family didn't need a guarantee. This is the first time for the He family to deal with Northwest Bank. Secondly, Northwest Bank does not have a branch in Imperial City yet, so they have to go through the procedures. I estimate that it will not be long before Northwest Bank will open a branch in Imperial City. Then It will be much more convenient for my caravan to go that way, and I don’t need to carry too much cash at all, just a banknote is enough.”
"Oh? So Northwest Bank is a bank established by Northwest County itself? But it uses a new term from the Western Continent. However, there are so many banks in the imperial capital, and they can also open branches in Northern Luzon and India, which will also be convenient for everyone. Go to the northwest to do business, why didn't these people think of this?" Another businessman continued.
"Who said we didn't expect it?" A high-pitched voice joined in, quite indignantly, "Our financial colleagues in the imperial capital have already negotiated with the Northwest County Administrative Office, but they only agreed to us in the northwest Branches were opened in the six prefectures of the county, but the six prefectures of the northwest counties originally had their own local Datong Bank, which was also supported by the northwest county. Later, Wan Renming's Wanfeng Bank and Jiangnan Gong's Jinling Bank also entered early, and now there is also the northwest bank. The local leader, the bank, has joined the competition, and the competition is fierce. Even if there is some profit, how can it compare with Northern Luzon, the Western Regions and Tengger? Even the Northwest Administrative Office of these places has not relented. Our repeated applications have been rejected. Listen It is said that even Wan Renming and the Gong family were not allowed. As for Nayin De'an, it was not a territory directly under the northwest. The Northwest Bank was able to open a branch there, probably because Li Wufeng and Mr. Li had a closer relationship with the leaders of their territories. For good reasons.”
"Hey, Boss Zhou is here too? What you said is not completely right. I know more about the situation in India. Although India is a unified kingdom in name, in fact, although there is a central government However, the Dan area was divided into several areas, each with its own jurisdiction. The areas close to Northern Luzon and the Kuqa Kingdom in the Western Regions belonged to the Pangzha people. They had been in constant conflict with Northern Luzon in the past. Later, Mr. Li also served as the governor of Northern Luzon. After teaching the Pangzhe people a lesson, the Pangzhe people became honest. Later, they heard that their sect had some disputes, and other tribes were preparing to destroy the Pangzhe people. It was Mr. Li who sent troops to help the Pangzhe people stabilize their position. Now the Pangzhe people In the Zheren territory, Mr. Li speaks more effectively than anyone else, and the second most effective speaker is Mr. Bao." The person who spoke was obviously a guy who jingled with half a can of water, and he liked to show off. Even Wu Feng secretly said what he said. Smirking, he turned into a messenger of justice who helped the Panzhe people resist foreign invasion.
"Master Bao? Which Master Bao?" Several businessmen asked in unison. Even the businessman named Lao He had obviously never heard of it. Wu Feng was even more surprised. When did this person appear again on the site? A strongman named Bao? Second only to yourself
"Of course it is Mr. Pauling Bao, the head of the Northwestern Military and Political Advisory Group in the Punja Autonomous Territory in India. Now the Punja people obey the advice of the advisory group. If the Northwest Bank can open in several cities of the Punja people, then it is naturally Mr. Li It’s all thanks to Sir Bao, but it’s definitely inseparable from Sir Bao’s strong support.” Half a Jar of Water boasted proudly.
Only then did Wu Feng suddenly realize, and then he started to laugh and cry again. The Finance Department had already made a plan for the Northwest Bank to enter India. When did it become Pauling's credit? It seems that this guy Pauling is doing well with the Pangzha people. He was not given two soldiers, but he still made such a big impact and became the head of the military and political advisory group. When will he be authorized to intervene? Civil affairs? Wu Feng couldn't help but smile and shake his head.
"Well, the Northern Luzon and Pancha people's territories are now full of gold. They have just entered the economic start-up period and are the hot spots for the development of our financial industry. Unfortunately, the Northwest Administrative Office has never allowed us to enter. I heard that Mr. Li Wufeng also We came to Beijing to attend the funeral of His Majesty the Emperor. We, the Financial Guild of the Imperial City, are planning to find an opportunity to pay a visit to Mr. Li. We must ask the Northwest Administrative Office to allow us to enter these newly opened markets. Such a big market, just by his Northwest Even the bank and his family can't afford it." The high-pitched voice was still unwilling to give up, and it was obvious that he had longed for several places in his mind to make a fortune.
"Boss Zhou, if the Northwest Administrative Office does not allow your bank to enter Northern Luzon and India, you can apply to enter the Western Region countries and Tengger Grassland. I heard that the Western Region countries have just launched a large-scale economic system. The development plan has already attracted foreign investment. Several new market towns have appeared on the Tengger Grassland. The wool textile industry is developing rapidly. There does not seem to be any decent banks in these two places. You can go here first. Two places." The businessman called Lao He enthusiastically gave advice to Boss Zhou.
"Humph, why didn't you apply? The Northwest Administrative Office also used the excuse that the market is not yet mature and the supervision mechanism is not yet complete. What can we do? It's not just a futile effort. Otherwise, how could we come to fight? What’s Mr. Li’s idea to come to Beijing?” The high-pitched voice lamented, then paused and continued: “To put it bluntly, it’s not that Northwest Bank wants to monopolize the financial markets in these places and make huge profits. Seeing the rapid economic development in these places, Development, gold is everywhere but you can't pick it up. How uncomfortable does it feel? What's more, the Northwest Bank family can't capture such a big market. Usury is rampant in these places. Businessmen and workshop owners from all over the place are complaining. They The Northwest Administrative Office turned a blind eye."