Chapter 174 The Patriarch of the Zhen Family Is Desperate
Chapter 174 The head of the Zhen family makes a desperate move
What is a business federation?
Although it was the first time for everyone present to hear this name, everyone knew it after Liu Jian gave a brief explanation.
To put it bluntly, it is an organization that redistributes the interests of various industries under the guise of maintaining the market order of various industries in Hebei.
If it were a voluntary non-governmental organization, it would probably be useless in this situation and would only be in name only.
But the key now is that this organization was established under the leadership of the State Animal Husbandry Department.
What's the meaning?
This means that this organization has an official background and is led by the government!
Liu Jian wanted to intervene in the commercial affairs of the North.
From the perspective of the State Animal Husbandry Department, he wants to participate in the distribution of commercial interests in Hebei, and his ambitions are quite big.
Logically speaking, Liu Jian was the shepherd of Jizhou.
Shouldn't the business federation organized by Jizhou Mu lead be called "Jizhou Business Federation"?
The Chamber of Commerce established by Zhou Mu is an organization with official background from the Han Dynasty. This is an ironclad brand.
Now this Zhen Yi has returned to the Animal Husbandry Department... but he is carrying the other people who came with him on his back.
This is a sign of a serious illness.
Liu Jian comforted him and said, "Brother Zhen, don't be discouraged. A minor illness will be cured sooner or later."
Liu Jian was stunned when he heard this.
But once in troubled times, this kind of thing is out of control.
Moreover, after he was appointed as a shepherd in Jizhou, he only had one concubine to follow him. It was natural for Liu Jian to have sex with Bian Yuer in the same room every day.
"As long as the envoy is willing, the Zhen family is willing to be the vanguard, resist the taboos of the tribes in Jizhou, and open up the situation in Jizhou for the envoy!"
These people came all the way from the counties of Jizhou and Youzhou to meet Liu Jian. Naturally, the matters they wanted to discuss could not be discussed in one day. It was estimated that they would have to hold an accounting meeting with Liu Jian here for seven or eight days.
Making money is not your exclusive right?
"It's just that although your strategy is good, it won't be effective immediately."
However, this "Commerce and Trade Association" is only an organization used to divide Hebei's business interests, and it is not intended to promote filial piety and integrity and pursue an official career.
Liu Jian raised his eyebrows when he heard this.
Everyone started to discuss in detail the organizational structure of the so-called "Hebei Business Federation". Because the political system and business model are different from those of later generations, the name of this "Federation" can be copied from those of later generations.
, but the detailed institutional division of labor cannot be copied.
If he had to speak, he would just sputter out a few words here and there, which made people feel very thin, cold and without a sense of existence.
Half a piece of red gauze and one foot of silk are fastened to the cow's head and filled with charcoal.
For a second-generation official, having a living father or a dead father makes a world of difference.
It turns out that when he was in Luoyang, Bian Yu'er was just his maidservant, not his concubine. He could only have sex with her once in a while, but if he wanted to do it more often, it would be a bit outrageous, and it couldn't be justified by Zheng Ci.
Judging from Zhen Yi's current age, he is thirty years old this year. It seems that he has been the father-in-law for many years, which means that his father died quite early.
When Zhen Yi was young, her father died before her political career developed, and her political resources were easily cut off.
It is said that it is to balance the market conditions of various industries in Hebei, but in fact it is to form a group to grab business.
Liu Jian was surprised at first, then hesitated, and finally realized.
Everyone started talking about this matter one after another.
This will not make Liu Jian, a shepherd guard, fall into the spotlight.
Even if they are all enemies, they should treat some enemies as friends first, kill those enemies, and then destroy these enemies.
"only."
"Your Majesty, Zhen Yi of the Zhen family in Zhongshan turned back on her way to the post house and wanted to see your envoy."
Now look at the entire Jizhou horizontally and vertically, and then compare the distance and distance of the relationship...
"I just listened to the envoy's words and wanted to establish a "Chamber of Commerce". It can be said that it is far-sighted and truly a heroic work!"
Liu Jian nodded and said, "I know this. If it weren't for his physical illness, Brother Zhen's talent would sooner or later lead to a hereditary official position of two thousand stones."
After two and a half hours of discussion, a rough framework was finally agreed upon.
Zhen Yi said: "Although the Zhen family has been in business for generations, it is not a pure merchant family. Three generations of the family also have officials with two thousand stones. Zhen was also born in the past as a filial piety and incorruptible person. When he was twenty-five years old, he also served as the Cai Ling of Qian Shi. However,
Due to physical reasons, I had no choice but to give up my official position..."
Besides, even if you object, it's meaningless.
In his words, he seemed to want to lead the entire Zhen family to recognize the master!
Moreover, he was still eager to admit his master, very anxious, and did not hide it at all.
Liu Jian didn’t know why Cao Cao liked Bian Yuer so much in history, but Liu Jian really likes Bian Yuer now.
Moreover, to the frustration of the wealthy people in Hebei, Liu Jian established the "Hebei Federation of Commerce and Trade". The first batch of members were obviously mostly from humble families.
After everyone left, Liu Jian stretched his waist and looked at the sky outside the window.
Why is it called "Hebei Business Federation"?
Just by looking at this name, you can get a clue.
When Shicai was discussing with a group of wealthy businessmen from poor families, Zhen Yi didn't seem to say much, but he didn't speak until it was necessary for him to speak.
"This is not deliberately flattering by Yi. In fact, Zhen Yi is also a son of an official and has served as the county magistrate of Qianshi. He is able to figure out the intentions of the envoy better than others."
Unless the head of the family dies early!
The group of people studied it for a long time and even skipped the banquet they got together today.
Because we are all members of the federation, there is no reason for one person to take it.
"Turn back halfway?"
This person has a big appetite and a big vision.
"If you think about it, you can see that I have become thinner than a human due to a stubborn illness. The disease has penetrated into my bones and I will die sooner or later."
Moreover, the name of his "Business Federation" organization is actually quite annoying in a sense.
Although looking at those humble people is an eyesore, there is really nothing to say about the wealthy and aristocratic families.
Liu Jian raised his eyebrows in surprise when he heard this.
Winning over some people and suppressing others is Liu Jian's specialty.
How old is his son now?
"Invite him in."
Zhen Yi coughed twice, then cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Zhen Yi has something important to say, so I won't be polite to you today."
hehe.
The hesitation that followed was that Liu Jian thought there might be a problem.
This organization does not touch the political interests of wealthy people, and no one has any reason to object.
The final realization was the understanding of Zhen Yi's current situation.
By giving priority to taking the initiative, you can save a lot of trouble.
"After all, the two thousand stone gate of the Zhen family cannot be lost to this generation just because of my early death."
Just as Liu Jian was about to go to the back hall, he saw an official coming in a hurry and said to Liu Jian at the door of the hall:
After a while, I saw Zhen Yi going down and returning under the leadership of his assistant.
Obviously, everyone is still very interested in this business association.
Liu Jian asked his subordinates to send everyone out and lead them to Yechengguan Post to rest for a while. Wait until tomorrow for everyone to come back to the mansion to gather and continue discussing the matter.
Liu Jian put Bian Yu'er aside temporarily, then sat on the main seat and ordered his assistants:
Zhen Yi sighed: "It's a pity, I won't die soon."
unless……
It would be difficult for him to climb up again.
But taking a closer look at Zhen Yi's face, she felt relieved.
It's really not a crime.
The family heads of Two Thousand Stones Gate are under a lot of pressure.
"Zhen Yi personally came to Yecheng from Zhongshan Kingdom this time because she was ill, just because she wanted to find someone to rely on for her family and future generations before she died."
It's getting dark!
But in fact, when Liu Jian established a business association, grabbing business was not his main purpose.
On the other hand, Gongsun Fan, like Zhen Yi, came from a high-ranking family of two thousand stone. In the discussion about how to establish a "chamber of commerce" just now, he was very active, kept talking, stole the show, and wanted to stop everyone.
Can't stop it.
In fact, just when he was discussing things with everyone, Liu Jian discovered that something was wrong with Zhen Yi's state.
"Zhen is boasting that the Zhen family is also a hereditary family of two thousand stones. It has a prosperous population and has been doing business in the Zhongshan Kingdom for several generations. It is quite powerful in Jizhou, both in official offices and in business circles!"
The key is that he needs to use the official background and the contradiction between the rich and the poor to unite some people to create common interests and at the same time obtain another key thing, which is pricing power.
But now, Bian Yuer has become his concubine.
But misfortunes never come singly, now Zhen Yi is only thirty years old, and the fun is about to end.
He was surprised that Zhen Yi could say such words when he met him for the first time today.
Local tycoons and powerful families unite to drive up grain prices and control horse prices, which are used to influence the policies of local county offices and control wealth. If this kind of thing is done in peacetime, it may be done through central allocation or control of currency issuance.
Carry out regulation.
At this time, the sun had set and the sky was dark. Everyone got up one after another and said goodbye to Liu Jian.
That’s why Zhen Yi had to quickly find a supporter for his son in the shortest possible time!
Even if he dies in the future, someone will have to help his son to continue the two thousand stone family.
In the Han Dynasty, it was really rare for scholars to get straight to the point.
Thirty-year-old Zhen Yi has a pale face, purple lips, and a slight bluish tint.
Since your health is not good, why bother coming all the way here? Just choose some nephew at home, what is this picture?
Zhen Yi smiled faintly and said: "Life or death for me is already destined, it doesn't matter... It's just that I abandoned my official position and returned home when I was less than thirty years old, and now my life is in danger. I'm afraid that after my death, all my descendants will
If you are young and have no one to support you, you may lose your career as an official in the future. This is what I am most worried about."
Although it is obvious that the emergence of this "union" will inevitably damage the interests of some families, the damaged part is not pocketed by Liu Jian personally.
The early death of two consecutive generations of family heads is a huge change for the Zhen family!
Instead, it was divided up by other families.
As the head of the Zhen family, he was just thirty years old, which meant that he inherited the position of head of the family at a young age.
They must do everything possible to borrow the resources of the previous generation to become Two Thousand Stones themselves. This is what every head of the Two Thousand Stones Sect must do, and it is also the only basis for judging whether they are qualified as the head of the family.
When his son is able to promote Xiaolian, he wants to work with two thousand stones. Zhen Yi has been dead for a long time, who can help a dead person?
Other details don't matter, Liu Jian only insists on one principle: the state animal husbandry department takes the lead.
"According to Zhen Yi, if you want to quickly exert your power over the families in Jizhou, you must have a famous, powerful, and financial family to stand up first and spare no effort to support you. Only then can your plan be more effective with half the effort.
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There were countless such things in ancient dynasties. Among them were officials and bad governance, as well as local prominent families and wealthy people working together to control market trends.
If the pricing power is controlled by a local wealthy family, as the leader of the party, if he wants to take it back, he will inevitably start a bloody storm.
"Brother Zhen."
According to the inspection system of the Han Dynasty and the local career rules of the well-dressed nobles, since the Zhen family is already in this game circle, under normal circumstances they will not be kicked out.
It seems that he is in very bad health.
The wealthy people present carefully thought about the nature of the "Hebei Federation of Commerce and Trade", and then roughly figured out how it operates.
Liu Jian stretched out his hand, asked Zhen Yi to sit down, and said, "Brother Zhen left and came back again. What's the matter?"
The early death of two generations of family heads could easily ruin the political future of their Zhen family.
Well, it's time to go back to the back house to find Bian Yu'er.
Liu Jian, a medical layman, could tell at a glance that there was something wrong with Zhen Yi's health. With the strength and financial resources of the Zhen family, they probably found countless famous doctors for Zhen Yi.
But it's a pity that it seems that none of the famous doctors can save Zhen Yi's life.
He never treats everyone as an enemy.
Everyone is just studying how to make money and standardize business distribution.
Because this organization does not focus on how to become an official, people do not grab political resources.
For Zhen Yi, Liu Jian seems to be the most suitable person.
Therefore, Zhen Yi decided that she would rather be at odds with other prominent families in Jizhou than fully support Liu Jian's actions in Jizhou.
Use the Zhen family to serve as Liu Jian's pawns and secure a future for his son.
I have to say that Zhen Yi made the right bet!
Liu Jian really needs a two thousand stone family who will swear loyalty to him now!