Xiang Qingshan took over the ticket, and the Hongchang ticket number cooperated with the Tailong ticket number. He is also the big owner of the Hongchang ticket number. So you don't have to look closely, you can tell that this ticket is real just by the feel.
Since then, the doubts have finally been swept away, and at the same time, the determination to make this business with Roberts has been strengthened.
What he valued was not just the interests of this business, but Roberts' status as a 'royal businessman' and continued cooperation thereafter.
"Then it's settled, Mr. Roberts, please rest assured. Please bring the ship to pick up the goods in a month. It's not enough to have a single ship, at least ten or twenty." In a relaxed mood, Xiang Qingshan was in the mood to joke with Roberts.
Roberts smiled: "Mr. Qingshan, don't worry, I will be here on time."
Roberts returned soon, and Xiang Qingshan and others also got on their own boat. Wu Wanqiong did not leave with Roberts, but stayed. She still had things to discuss with Xiang Qingshan.
"Is Boss Xiang satisfied with this business?"
Xiang Qingshan stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Girls are good at tactics, Dazhi is not under men."
"It's easy to say, it's easy to say, but it's just a coincidence. But since this business has been negotiated, shouldn't we also talk about it between our Wu family and Hongchang ticket numbers?"
"What does the girl mean?" Xiang Qingshan's eyes flashed with anger, but he quickly covered it.
In fact, there is no need for Wu Wanqiong to elaborate, Xiang Qingshan also understands what she means, and the Wu family is planning to speak loudly. I don't know about Xiang Qingshan elsewhere, but in the smuggling business in the Suzhou-Hangzhou area, the Wu family has always relied on the Hongchang ticket to make an appearance.
With just one name, Wu Jiabai holds 30% of the shares of Hongchang's ticket number.
In fact, the reason why the Hongchang ticket number allowed the Wu family to account for 30% of the shares was just a last resort.
If you are doing a small business, naturally no one will follow you, but when the business is big, which one has no one behind it? If you want someone to support you and not be troubled by some bulls, ghosts and snakes, you must make offerings.
How to offer
The best way is to eat dry stock.
That is to say, there is no need to invest, just wait for the money. These 30% of the shares must be paid out of their own pockets even if they do not make any money this year. Even though Xiang Qingshan treats the Wu family respectfully, it is a lie to say that he does not complain.
The relationship between Xiang Qingshan and the Wu family was more complicated because of maritime trade. Other than that, in fact, nearly 70% of the Hongchang tickets earned from the sea each year enter the belly of the Wu family.
It was originally set that each would take 50%, and the Wu family would get 50% of it, and the remaining 50% would be divided into 30% from the account on the Hongchang ticket number, and Xiang Qingshan had to take care of the following. some clerks.
In other words, the Hongchang ticket number is only less than 30%. And this is less than 30%, but it is necessary for the Hongchang ticket number to use the money flowing on the book to carry out the entry and exit of various goods, and even at their own risk.
For a while, because the goods were detained again and again, the Wu family not only did not show up, but instead sent people to ask for bonuses, and Xiang Qingshan accumulated a lot of dissatisfaction.
Now that Wu Wanqiong brought this up again, how could he not be angry.
However, he will definitely not turn against the Wu family. In fact, although the 30% is not many, with these 30% and the Wu family's power in the Jiangnan area, the Hongchang ticket number is not without benefits. It can be seen that it was only one of the ticket numbers in the Jiangnan area before, and it has squeezed everyone out and became the largest ticket number.
Xiang Qingshan explained the recent events and the fact that the Wu family sent someone to ask for dividends, and added: "It's not that this old man is stingy, but he really has no money on the books. And this time, if you want to make Roberts' business, this old man still needs to Go back and find a way to raise money, if you can't raise money, this business will definitely not be possible."
Wu Wanqiong didn't believe it, and broke him: "The big boss said that, it's a little confusing. Whoever doesn't know the ticket number is doing business without capital. It's just a temporary use, and your Hongchang ticket number will issue a few more tickets. already."
Xiang Qingshan was full of old blood in his heart, and said with a distorted smile: "It's easy for the girl to say it, how can it be so simple to issue a meeting ticket, this is based on the cash in circulation on the book, and a very careful calculation can be made. Spend one or two. The previous batches of goods that were detained have already used nearly two million taels of silver on the book, and the other one million taels was filled in by the old man who filled in his own coffin book to maintain the most basic operation.
"The deposit and withdrawal made by the ticket number is only because some guests can't use the silver temporarily, so the ticket number dares to use one or two. What we do is reputation, that is, if someone comes to exchange the silver, we will definitely be able to take out the silver. It's all used up, it's time for someone to redeem the money, but the ticket number can't get the money, once the credit is destroyed, the ticket number will collapse in an instant."
Wu Wanqiong didn't understand these reasons. She just felt that the old fox surnamed Xiang was looking for trouble, so her face became cold.
"The big boss is bluffing a fool? If I remember correctly, your Hongchang ticket number is not only in the maritime business, can't you transfer some from elsewhere?"
Of course you can, but it's a drop in the bucket. For example, Hongchang ticket numbers are in Shanxi, Jiangxi, Sichuan and other places, as well as mines, salt mines and other businesses. The problem is that there is no way to turn them into cash at that time, and it takes time to adjust silver. Roberts can be promised delivery but only January deadline.
With such a large quantity of goods requested by Roberts, the entire Dachang dared to take over the Hongchang ticket number. I am afraid that any other company would not dare to boast such a large Haikou, which can get so much goods in a month.
In fact, since Xiang Qingshan agreed, there is naturally a way, but he was in conflict with the blood-sucking like a leech of the Wu family, so he did it deliberately.
These Wu Wanqiong did not understand, but it did not mean that Amber did not realize the seriousness of it.
He stopped Wu Wanqiong's accusation and asked, "Who is the Wu family who took the bonus? Why didn't the girl and I know about this?"
"It's Wu Heng."
Wu Heng, like Amber, are both slaves of the Wu family. Since Wu Heng came forward, it means that the silver was taken away by Wu Ge.
Seeing this, Wu Wanqiong also realized some of the seriousness: "According to what you said, this business can't be done?"
Her mood seemed a little difficult to calm down, and she said, "Why not do it, I finally negotiated it, and once it is done, it's all money!"
Wu Wanqiong is naturally not so excited because of Yinzi's relationship, but because this is the biggest business she has ever done. She has been fighting with Zhao'er in her heart, thinking that what the other party can do, she can do it, but now she suddenly tells her that she can't do it, how can she accept it.
"It's not impossible, girl." Amber reassured. Pulled her aside again and explained the key to her.
"In other words, you need cash to buy goods now?"
The same could be said, so Amber nodded.
"How much money can be used on the book now?" This book refers to the book of the Wu family, and the book of the business in the Jiangnan area that Amber is in charge of.
Amber estimated in his heart, and said, "It's only six or seven hundred thousand taels."
Wu Wanqiong quickly came up with the charter, walked up to Xiang Qingshan and said, "I can get 700,000 taels here, and you are left to find a way. All in all, this business must be done!"
Leaving those words, she left the cabin, and Amber quickly followed.
Although Xiang Qingshan was left alone, although Wu Wanqiong's attitude was annoyed, it was rare to think that the Wu family could take out the money.
There is still a large gap, and it seems that we can only continue to use the money on the book. However, Xiang Qingshan is not without certainty. The reason why he set the delivery time for one month is because Roberts is in a hurry, and he does not want to use too long time.
It's only a month, as long as you get the money from Roberts' side, you can fill it here.
It's a little risky, but it shouldn't happen.
That being said, after Xiang Qingshan returned, he still called all the accountants below.
Based on the results given by the accountant below, he quickly figured out how much silver he could spend at the maximum limit this time, and it really wasn't much different from what he thought.
Since then, he has no longer hesitated, and issued instructions one by one, asking the people below to follow suit.
Day by day, every day there are motorcades coming to Suzhou, and then going through Suzhou to Chongming Island. Like ants, they fill up the warehouse where the Hongchang ticket number is located.
Everything was so orderly, it seemed the same as before.
In Dinghai County, the apprentice hall was lit up all night, a rare sight today.
There are such a group of people under each big ticket number. They are proficient in calculation. They can calculate how much cash spending is needed in the short term based on the accounts of each semicolon for the past year. In this way, the live silver on the book can be used as much as possible without making the ticket number run out.
There are Hongchang ticket numbers and Tailong ticket numbers.
However, the team of the Tailong ticket number is not as good as that of Hongchang. Apart from a few old accountants invited, there are only these apprentices from the apprentice hall.
In the huge hall, there are many bills in a row, and there is a person in front of each bill.
There are many account books on the bill, and the abacus is on the side. With the crackling sound of the abacus, the night gradually deepens.
The hall is brightly lit, and the wick has been cut a few times. The sound of the abacus beads has been heard for a long time, giving people a sense of tension and anxiety for no reason.
"Sir, figure it out."
People kept saying this and went up to Xue Tingxiang with the account book.
Under the light, Xue Tingxiang's sunken eyes were faintly blue, and he hadn't had a good night's sleep for a long time. Gao Sheng, Xue Qinghuai and others were all waiting by the side, but unfortunately they didn't understand this at all, so they couldn't help at all.
While watching, Xue Tingxiang wrote something on a blank rice paper.
Naturally, the Tailong ticket number could not see the accounts of the Hongchang ticket number, but Xue Tingxiang sent people to squat in various semicolons in Hongchang, mainly in the Jiangnan area, watching the daily flow of people entering and leaving the Hongchang ticket number.
No matter how much the deposit and withdrawal amount is, let alone the small amount, the large amount of silver cannot be carried on the body, so there must be traces to follow. How much is in, how much is out, so that you can calculate the live silver that each semicolon can use at present.
Especially recently, the general account of Hongchang has transferred money from all over the world. All these have fallen into the eyes of people who are interested. These are all combined into a message and sent back to Dinghai.
"How many tickets from Hongchang have been received by the Tailong ticket number?" In the silence, Xue Tingxiang asked without raising his head.
Gao Sheng hurriedly reported a number to him.
"It's not enough, continue to let people collect them, and collect large sums of money."
"Sir, we no longer have any cash we can use on our books." Gao Sheng asked.
Xue Tingxiang looked up at him, waved his hand again, and someone stepped forward to take down the accountants and apprentices below, leaving only a few of his own in the hall.
"In this way, I will give you a sum of cash from the Bank of Ships. I will receive this amount..." Xue Tingyan paused, smeared the number on the rice paper, and wrote a new one, "This amount shall prevail. , you can stop when you have enough.”
Gao Sheng looked at the number and couldn't help but moisten his lips.
He is not a rookie in the shopping mall either. Knowing how incredible this amount is, even if he fills in all the properties of Tailong Commercial Bank, he may not be able to collect such a large amount of money.
In the world, only Dinghai Ships, the richest in the world, can have so much cash. However, these silvers are not from Shibosi, but from the imperial court. They are only temporarily stored in Shibosi, and the Ministry of Household will come to collect them every few months.
What he cares about is not that there is no cash flow in the Tailong ticket, but Xue Tingxiang, what does he want to do
Xue Tingxiang's various actions these days are too unpredictable. Gao Sheng knew that Xue Tingxiang wanted to deal with the Hongchang ticket number, but how could such a large ticket number be easily dealt with
"Ting Yuan, what are you trying to do?" Xue Qinghuai asked.
Xue Tingxiang smiled: "Fourth uncle, someone bit me, I'm going to stew him for a drink."
Xue Tingxiang hadn't said this kind of country slang for a long time.
After listening to Xue Qinghuai, he couldn't help laughing: "Which dog is so daring, go to the bar after drinking. But you are an official of the imperial court, so be cautious in everything, don't do it for..." He paused, and his voice dropped: "In short , you have to count in your heart, these four uncles don't understand, but what do you say, what do we do."
"Fourth uncle, don't worry, I know what I know."
In a blink of an eye, the month of January has come.
Now that everything is ready, and it is only waiting for delivery tomorrow, even if it has been like a green mountain for a long time, it can't help but feel a little restless. For those who are going out with him tomorrow, he has given them two days off in advance, just to keep them refreshed.
The next day, Xiang Qingshan took people to Chongming Island ahead of schedule, and waited for a full morning before Roberts' boat arrived.
There are more than ten cargo ships in a line, and the hulls are not large, so they can only be regarded as medium in the cargo ships. In fact, a huge ship that is too big can't come over, and the huge ship can only be in the deep sea area. At most, this kind of shallow sea area can only allow ships with such a deep draft to travel together.
Seeing Roberts leaning over and smiling at him standing on the bow, Xiang Qingshan felt a little more at ease.
"Mr. Roberts."
"Hello dear Mr. Qingshan, we meet again."
The two stood on their own boats. Roberts' boat had no way to go any further and could only stop here, while Xiang Qingshan stood on a small sand boat and raised his head to greet him.
"Mr. Qingshan, why don't you come to my place?" Roberts said.
Xiang Qingshan shook his head and refused, saying that he would stare at the people below to load the ship.
Roberts retracted his head and quickly lowered the ladder from the side of the ship. He climbed down the ladder and arrived on Xiang Qingshan's boat.
"Since you don't want to come, I can only come to you. Mr. Qingshan is too cautious."
What this means, both of them understand in their hearts. Don't look at the previous appearance of hello and me, but when it comes to goods and money, they are very cautious.
They looked at each other for a while and smiled, and the stubble was over.
Roberts patted the suitcase in his hand: "Don't worry, Mr. Aoyama, I have brought the money." Then, he opened the suitcase to reveal the stacks of tickets inside.
Xiang Qingshan showed a surprised look.
"I heard Di said that you Hongchang and Tailong have a cooperative relationship, so I put all the money in the Tailong ticket number, and you can exchange the ticket at any time. The amount of the ticket here is too small, the largest The face value is only 10,000 taels, I am afraid you will have to count these for a while."
Roberts winked at Xiang Qingshan jokingly as he spoke. Xiang Qingshan had actually experienced a tug of war in his heart when he smiled at him.
In general, the sea transaction has never used the ticket, and it is all cash. However, the Tailong ticket number and the Hongchang ticket number have cooperation, and the Shibo Division is its backstage. Xiang Qingshan is not afraid that the other party will evade the ticket. The only thing he has to do is to verify whether these meeting tickets are issued by the Tailong ticket number and whether there is any forgery. .
In order to show fairness, when Xiang Qingshan verified the tickets and counted the number, the people from the Hongchang ticket had already passed the ship and delivered the goods to Roberts' ship.
After that, Xiang Qingshan finished the inventory, and the two had no plans to leave. After all, the goods have not been fully loaded and unloaded, and they are both a hostage.
The two were chatting and laughing in various ways, from Tiannan to Dibei. During this period, the suitcase was always placed between the two of them and did not leave their sight.
Seeing that only half of the last cargo was left, the two laughing people were finally tired. Roberts stood up and was about to say goodbye to Xiang Qingshan when a sharp horn sounded suddenly.
But at some point they were surrounded by several warships, because Roberts' big ship obstructed the line of sight, and Xiang Qingshan didn't see how the ship came.
On the mast of the ship, the flag of the Zhejiang Navy was hanging.
"We are the Zhejiang Navy, and everyone can't move in place and be inspected."
Still need to check? This is straight up to everyone!
Xiang Qingshan's face was very ugly, and he stared at Roberts with a split canthus: "Mr. Roberts, what the hell is going on?"
"How do I know what's going on!" Roberts reacted more than he did, rubbing his head and face anxiously, walking back and forth on the deck, his eyes looking at the people on the warship.
"Who the hell are you marines? I have the flag of the Talon!" He jumped.
A warship was slowly approaching, and in a posture of absolute overlooking, the person on the ship said: "It has been verified that there is a manager in Tailong Trading Company who is in charge of a barbarian businessman.
Xiang Qingshan's face suddenly turned black.