Mr. Gu went to the morning court and was personally called by the emperor, his face flushed red with excitement.
The emperor asked about political affairs, and Mr. Gu stood in the center of the hall and talked freely.
The emperor was very interested at first and listened carefully. As a result, the more I listened, the more stinky my face became, and the more disappointed I became.
Could it be that Mr. Gu is not good at political affairs
So the emperor asked the Ministry of Finance how to increase revenue and reduce expenditure.
Mr. Gu rarely had the opportunity to express himself in front of the emperor, and he wished he could pour out all the ink in his stomach.
However, his views are all rehash the same old tunes, and the emperor has long heard his ears callused.
The emperor was very disappointed.
Gu Jiuming is so smart and has so many ideas for making money. Why is Mr. Gu so stupid.
Chen Dachang waited at the side, lowered his head, and raised the corner of his mouth slightly. He knew the emperor would be disappointed.
The emperor waved his hand, "Gu Aiqing step down!"
One sentence brought the high-spirited Mr. Gu back to his original form.
Mr. Gu was a little confused, he was talking about the high court, why did he ask him to step down.
The emperor told him to retreat, so he could only retreat obediently and return to the team.
Mr. Gu is worried about gain and loss, what he said is not good? poor performance
The methods he mentioned are all frequently mentioned by the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Seeing that the emperor lost interest in him, let alone promote him, Mr. Gu felt sad and depressed.
In the main hall, only the Shaofu's family order and the Shaofu's jailer know the truth.
They sympathized with Mr. Gu, it's a pity that Gu Jiu won the opportunity for Mr. Gu!
It seems that Gu Jiu's intelligence was inherited from his mother, not his father, Mr. Gu.
I heard that Gu Jiu's mother's surname is Su, and she has also been a scholar for generations, but now she is down and out.
After returning home, inquire about the recent situation of the Su family.
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On the banks of the Weishui River, merchants traveling from south to north saw something novel as soon as they got off the boat, which was called: posters!
On the exquisite poster, the following content is written in exaggerated words:
Want to get rich quick? Want to reach the pinnacle of life? Want money to flow like water? Come to Yuhua Lane, where your dreams can come true.
Exaggerated words, coupled with exquisite buildings, ports, and mountains of goods, caught the attention of many merchants at first glance.
Enough novelty!
Exaggeration does not matter, exquisiteness is not the main thing, the most important thing is novelty.
Novelty can arouse people's curiosity.
At the same time, a man shouted on the banks of the Weishui River, "The goods are shipped directly to the capital, the city gate tax is paid, and the goods are unloaded at the Yuhua Lane wharf. The price is fair. There are ten trips back and forth every day. Hands are fast and hands are slow. Come quickly!" "
Merchants traveling from south to north were immediately attracted by paying the city gate tax.
They all rushed up and surrounded the buddies, "Really pay the city gate tax? How do you collect the money?"
"Where is the pier in Yuhua Lane?"
"How long does it take for a shipment of goods to enter Beijing?"
"Is it reliable?"
Everyone was chattering, throwing all kinds of questions to the buddy.
The clerk simply stood on the cabinet and looked condescendingly at the merchants surrounding him, "First, I'm an employee of Sihai Commercial Bank, and our Sihai Commercial Bank operates various businesses. Including the shipping of goods from the Weishui River to the inner city river, record Wait, this part of the shipping is exclusively operated by our Four Seas Trading Company in the capital. Anyone without the logo of the Four Seas Trading Company who says they can help you transport goods into the capital and pay taxes on your behalf are all liars.
Second, the reason why we can help you pay taxes on behalf of us is because our Four Seas Commercial Bank has a big background, and we are backed by the Shaofu. The Shaofu is the emperor's private treasury, how can anyone in the world be bigger than the Shaofu
Our Four Seas Trading Company has a warrant from the Shaofu, and the city gate officials will never make things difficult for you. Let us step in. As long as your goods are not prohibited, you will definitely be able to pass through the customs smoothly.
The goods are unloaded on the banks of the Weishui River on the same day, and the goods can enter Beijing on the same day and arrive at the Yuhuaxiang Wharf. Compared to the past, it took three or four days to deliver the goods to the capital, and we had to hire a car dealer, hire labor, manage human relations, etc., our charges at the Four Seas Trading Company are absolutely fair. Not only can it save you time, but it can also save a lot of human expenses.
Whoever needs it, please register with me, and I will arrange shipping for you now. Don't worry, you can follow the boat yourself and see if our Four Seas Trading Company is capable of helping you pass the customs in one day. It is guaranteed that the goods can enter Beijing before dark. "
After the buddy yelled, some people hesitated, some waited and watched, some read the joke, and of course some actively tried.
"I'll order five ships first, all of which are made of silk and cloth. Can I pass the customs today?" A young man asked loudly, holding a folding fan, not like a businessman, but more like a man of aristocratic family.
The guy was overjoyed and thought he would run empty, but he didn't expect someone to order the boat.
"This boss has a good eye, please register here. Are there five ships? We need to send people on board to inspect the goods to ensure that there are no violations."
"No problem, just inspect the goods."
The young son was straightforward, he followed the steward beside him, and dealt with the clerk of the Universal Trading Company.
"Why do you want to order the ship, sir? We have a long-term cooperative car and horse company. If you send someone to inform, they will send someone to send a car to help us transport the goods to the capital."
Zhou Jin waved his folding fan, and said with great interest: "Don't you think it's very interesting? This new Universal Trading Company, although I don't know the specific origin, I don't know if it's true what the buddy said about being backed by the Shaofu. , but since he dared to promise to clear the customs on the same day and enter Beijing on the same day, I thought it was time to try.
If the Four Seas Trading Company really has such a great ability, do you know what it means? It means the birth of a new business model. Let's go back to the south tomorrow and copy this model directly to the shipping terminal. What kind of effect will it have? "
The steward's face changed, "If it can be copied, it means that the young master controls the entire dock. All the goods coming in and out cannot escape the young master's eyes."
Zhou Jin laughed, "Rubbers can be taught. Go follow the boat and memorize every step of their operation. I will take the carriage and go to Yuhua Lane on the poster first. Presumably this Yuhua Lane wharf is in the Near Yuhua Lane, we will meet in Yuhua Lane."
"Young master enters the capital alone, how can this be done. You can't put your body in danger with a body as rich as a thousand gold."
"It's okay, with Lao Zheng and the others around, nothing will happen."
Zhou Jin got into the carriage and walked slowly towards the city gate.
In the past, after the merchants traveling from south to north transported their goods to the Weishui River outside the capital, they hired labor and cart dealers to use donkey carts, mule carts, and ox carts. , in order to transport the goods to the capital.
When passing through the city gate, you need to check in advance, pay a city gate tax, and make sure that the goods are not prohibited before they can be sold in Beijing.
What is tested during this period is the merchant's personal connections and ability to manage affairs.
Like the kind of businessmen who came to the capital for the first time, they usually find their fellow countrymen to take them around, mainly to deal with all kinds of little ghosts.
As the saying goes, the king of Hades is easy to see, but the imp is hard to deal with.
The kid at the pier is the first level, the city gate kid is the second level, and there are countless levels waiting for the third level and the fourth level in the capital.
In short, it is not so easy to do business in the capital.
The Four Seas Commercial Bank appeared out of nowhere, directly saving the first and second hurdles for the merchants, which is a great convenience for the merchants.
It saves time, trouble and money, and you don’t have to worry about it. In fact, merchants are happy to see such a good thing.
At present, everyone is still waiting and watching, just because they are not sure if all this is true.
When the first person who eats crabs returns positive news, there is no doubt that the office of the Four Seas Commercial Bank on the bank of the Weishui River will be trampled by merchants traveling from south to north.
After paying the city entry tax, Zhou Jin smoothly entered the thousand-year-old city, the Great Zhou Capital.
The capital is very prosperous, there is no doubt about it.
Zhou Jin simply got out of the carriage and walked around to have a look.
It was his first time in the capital, and he was very curious about everything in the capital.
He was drinking tea in a teahouse, and casually asked Xiao Er, "How do I get to Yuhua Lane?"
Xiaoer immediately asked excitedly: "Is the young master also buying a house in Yuhua Lane? Hurry up and queue up to get the number plate. I heard that the market will open in a few days."
Zhou Jin was stunned. He claims to be well-informed, has been to the sea, to the grasslands, to the desert, and he can understand the number plate in the mouth of the waiter, and what the hell is the opening.
He tried to ask: "Is Yuhua Lane famous?"
Xiaoer laughed, "Master, you just came from another place, right? No wonder you don't know about Yuhua Lane. Do you know about Princess Huyang and the Li family? It's the Li family of Concubine Li De.
Last month, the owner of Huyang County beat up the Li family, smashed the shop of the Li family, beat Li Dalang to a half-mutilation, and made a lawsuit before the imperial court. Do you know why? It is for Yuhua Lane.
Now everyone in Beijing knows Yuhua Lane. When I heard that Yuhua Lane was going to open, even my shopkeeper didn’t have much money in his pocket, so he ran to join in the fun and got a number plate. "
Zhou Jin was puzzled in his heart, "The majesty princess beat up his relatives just for Yuhua Lane?"
"That's right! Princess Huyang doesn't give in to women, and told me that the Li family should fight."
"Wang Xiaoer, what nonsense are you talking about? Hurry up and go to work." The shopkeeper came forward and scolded Xiaoer.
Xiao Er looked guilty and ran away quickly.
The shopkeeper apologized in front of Zhou Jin, "My lord, don't listen to the nonsense of the little errand. The Li family and the princess are both nobles, so it's not something we ordinary people can talk about, right?"
Zhou Jin raised his eyebrows and smiled, "I just heard from Xiao Er that the shopkeeper has received a number plate? What number?"
The shopkeeper smiled brightly, "Just to join in the fun."
Zhou Jin smiled and said, "If I understand correctly, the opening refers to the sale of the house?"
"Yes, yes, this seems to be called a pre-sale, yes, it is called a pre-sale. Pay first, and they will deliver the house after a few months. I heard people who have seen the model house say that the house is really good. And relying on The wharf is full of people coming and going, and it is very lively. If you do business there, the business will definitely not be bad."
"Can the shopkeeper give me the number plate, I will pay for it."
"This? But it's my name that's registered."
"There's no rule that you can't change your name."
"That's not true."
"I'll pay twenty taels for the number plate in the shopkeeper's hand, how about it?"
The shopkeeper took a breath. Even though he is the shopkeeper, he is just a part-time worker, and his monthly salary is only one or two or five dollars.
Twenty years is worth one year's income.
Without further ado, the shopkeeper gave up the number plate and exchanged it for twenty taels.
Holding the number plate engraved with 20, Zhou Jin left the teahouse and went directly to Yuhua Lane.
Yuhua Lane was surrounded, listening to the movement, it was urgently under construction.
In the inner city river behind Yuhua Lane, the silt has been cleaned up and trees have been planted on both sides. A small wharf was also built, enough to dock more than 20 small cargo ships at the same time.
The pier was deserted, and no goods were brought in.
But there are a lot of necessary equipment.
Obviously, the Four Seas Commercial Firm dared to come out to solicit business not only because of their backing, but also because they had already made all kinds of preparations and were just waiting to open for business.
Bai Zhong led the people out of the construction site.
Zhou Jin went up to greet her, "Excuse me, where can I see a model house?"
Bai Zhong looked Zhou Jin up and down.
Zhou Jin smiled, with a harmless look on his face.
Bai Zhong said: "Ten days later, Yuhua Lane will be officially put on sale, and the model flats will be opened at that time. You should hurry up then."
"Excuse me, how many number plates have you issued?"
"Business secrets, no comment."
Bai Zhong arched his hands and led the people away.
He is very busy.
Whether Yuhua Lane can make money depends entirely on the effect of the sale ten days later.
Therefore, these ten days are crucial, and we must attract as many merchants as possible to participate in this grand event.
Zhou Jin watched Bai Zhong leave with a smile.
Although Bai Zhong deliberately lowered his voice, Zhou Jin still heard something unusual.
Interestingly, Yuhuaxiang turned out to be an official of the eunuch.
It seems that the rumors in the market are not groundless.
There are rumors in the market that Yuhua Lane is the property of Huyang Princess. There is another saying that Yuhua Lane is the property of Prince Ning's Mansion.
If you are not at a high level, it is impossible to know that the real owner of Yuhua Lane is Mrs. Zhao of Prince Ning's Mansion.
All this time, Gu Jiu has been hiding behind the scenes, rarely showing up.
Although Zhou Jin came to the capital for the first time, he is no stranger to the upper class figures in the capital.
Based on his impression of Princess Huyang, the various pioneering business models of Yuhua Lane are definitely not something that Princess Huyang, the princess who is just eating and waiting to die, can come up with.
So Huyang Princess is definitely not the real owner of Yuhua Lane.
As for King Ning, according to his understanding, King Ning has this ability, but he doesn't have the energy.
It's just a street, King Ning doesn't need to bother.
Therefore, the real owner of Yuhua Lane must be the person hiding behind Princess Huyang and King Ning.
This person is likely to be from Prince Ning's Mansion.
Which one it is remains to be verified.
Zhou Jin became very curious about this person hiding behind the scenes.
He looks forward to the day when he will meet each other.
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In the evening, five cargo ships arrived at Yuhuaxiang Wharf smoothly.
Four Seas Trading Co., Ltd. did what it said, and did not play tricks.
The steward met Zhou Jin in the teahouse.
"My lord, this Four Seas Trading Firm is really capable. During the customs clearance, the small ones didn't show up during the whole process, and they were all agents of the firm. It was over in half an hour, and it didn't cost an extra penny."
Zhou Jin admired the night scenery of the capital through the window, "It seems that this Universal Trading Company is about to release."
The next day, by the Weishui River.
Merchants traveling from south to north, surrounded the office of Sihai Commercial Bank, and surrounded the small office.
Four Seas Trading Co., Ltd. became an instant hit.
But too many orders, a little busy.
The merchants didn't care at all, "It doesn't matter if you are a few days late, as long as you can help us pass the customs, the extra money is worth it."
"Yes, I'm willing to spend more money, it's better than serving those grandchildren."
Instead of having to deal with those troublesome little devils directly, the merchants would rather delay for two more days and spend more money.
The guy stood up, "Our Four Seas Trading Company operates with integrity, and we will never charge you a penny more. Don't worry, everyone, I will truthfully report your thoughts. Maybe the boss will pay for the expansion of the pier in half a year. It can be transported to the capital within one day.
Also, the houses in Yuhua Lane are about to go on sale. Think about it, if you buy a property in Yuhua Lane, it will be more convenient to enter Yuhua Lane just a few steps away from the wharf. That place is a treasure land of geomantic omen, I bought a house in Yuhua Lane, and I guarantee that your business will be booming. You know, that place is covered by nobles, no one dares to make trouble in Yuhua Lane. "
"Is it because Princess Huyang and King Ning are covering Yuhua Lane?"
"Haha... If you want to buy a house, you have to hurry up. There is no such shop after this village."
"Dude, are your Four Seas Trading Company and the owner of Yuhua Lane the same person?"
"Haha, everyone, feel free to buy a house boldly."
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Thousands of miles away, the capital of Beirong.
Liu Zhao looked at the thirteenth prince, who was white and tender, only fifteen or sixteen years old, and had been in silence for several times, and smiled!
Laughing like a thousand-year-old fox demon.
Because he finally saw the deep-rooted hatred in the eyes of the thirteenth prince.
"My condolences to Your Highness. I am very sorry about what happened to His Highness's mother and sister. I didn't expect that the king would cruelly endow His Highness's mother to death, and also marry His Highness's sister, Princess Ruyu, to General Huala. General La was humiliated and died. However, the king did not even ask a word about Princess Ruyu's death, which is really chilling."
The thirteenth prince lowered his head and did not make a sound.
Liu Zhao continued his efforts, "Your Majesty is old and confused, and he did such a beastly thing for a woman. I'm afraid that your life will be lost soon, Your Highness."
The Thirteenth Prince clenched his fists.
Liu Zhao lowered his voice and asked casually: "Does Your Highness want revenge? Do you want to kill those who caused you to fall into such a situation?"