Zhou Boxian felt that he had really had his head filled with water before allowing his third brother Zhou Shuxian to secretly fund Zhang Liang's actions. He believed that no matter how powerful Fang Jun was, he would not disregard the stability of Jiangnan and go to war against the Zhou family. As long as some benefits were lost afterwards.
Obtaining Fang Jun's forgiveness not only repays Zhang Liang's past kindness, but also makes the Zhou family's reputation better and makes Zhang Liang grateful. It can also take the opportunity to hook up with Fang Jun. After all, even if he paid for the auction of Yantian shares in the past
After paying a huge price, the Zhou family remained outside Fang Jun's inner circle.
Facts have proved that Zhou Boxian's plan was not at all successful.
Now when the outside world mentions the Zhou family, who wouldn’t give a thumbs up and praise them for being benevolent and righteous? They would rather risk offending Fang Jun to repay Zhang Liang’s favor, and his character is invincible. But now, even in the face of Fang Jun offering benefits
If you bow your head and admit your mistake, who can blackmail the Zhou family?
Those who know the current affairs are considered heroes. Do those with small arms and legs from the Zhou family have to fight Fang Jun to be called heroes?
There is no criticism, only sympathy.
So Zhou Boxian felt that his calculation was good and he could kill two birds with one stone.
However, now he realizes how stupid it was for him to deal with Fang Jun and Zhang Liang like this...
In the past, he was only wary of Fang Jun's unscrupulous behavior and power. He had a reluctant and helpless feeling about being humble and petty. He thought that if one day Fang Jun's style became weak, he would immediately draw a clear line.
They are not even opposed to doing things that add insult to injury.
But now he truly saw Fang Jun's energy.
A young man with a successful career, a prominent family background, simplicity in the emperor's heart, and extraordinary abilities... The most important thing is that this person has a good reputation! Don't think that the officialdom is filled with the children of major families, so you don't take the people's cries seriously.
.The bureaucrats and literati of this era are almost pathologically concerned about their reputations. Even if they live in poverty and desolation, they are not willing to leave the slightest flaw in the history books...
Fang Jun's reputation as a benevolent and caring person gave Fang Jun an unparalleled reputation.
Even if such a minister makes mistakes in the court and does not please the emperor, if you want to deal with him, you have to consider the reaction of the people. Otherwise, he is likely to suffer the same bad reputation as Emperor Yang of Sui and be labeled as a "foolish emperor"
Or the crime of "treachery and sycophancy" is reviled by all people and despised by all generations!
This is Fang Jun’s capital!
With such capital, Fang Jun's future can be summed up in more than just four words: "a bright future."
Not surprisingly, this will be the next generation of famous figures in the Tang Dynasty!
As long as they can gain Fang Jun's friendship and recognition, the Yangxian Zhou family will surely receive unparalleled resources, and the family's revival is just around the corner! But now? I actually played a clever trick to try to get both sides. Once Fang Jun sees through this trick...
…
Looking at the backs of Fang Jun and Sun Chengen walking out, Zhou Boxian was secretly worried and quickly followed them.
This is a thigh that the Zhou family must hug tightly no matter what, even if they give him the most outstanding woman in the family as a plaything...
*****
The light rain has been falling continuously, and the sky is gloomy and gloomy.
The entire Huating Town was like a pot of boiling water. From time to time, merchant ships, sailing boats and other vessels docked at the pier. People in rich and colorful clothes disembarked surrounded by servants and went to the Yamen of the Shipping Department.
Some small businessmen who came here early were overwhelmed with excitement as they watched the large cultural relics that could only be heard about in legends arrive one after another.
The Xiao family, the Wang family, the Lu family, the Xie family, the Yuan family, the Shen family, the Zhu family... None of these top aristocratic families in Jiangnan has a huge retail industry under their name, but everyone knows that the entire Jiangnan has more than 99% of them.
’s business is indirectly under their control!
These people hold the leading position in Jiangnan business, and when they gather together in Huating Town, they will inevitably have an immeasurable impact on the future Jiangnan business landscape!
It can be said that the architectural features of Shibosi Yamen surpass the ancient forms of China. The hall built with reinforced concrete and somewhat of a Roman architectural style is spacious and bright. There is no splendid splendor, no carved beams and painted buildings, no wealth and grandeur, just two words.
--atmosphere!
Hundreds of people gathered together, and the three-meter-high glass windows on all sides made the entire spacious and tall hall not feel gloomy at all even on a rainy day, and the echoes of people's conversations buzzed.
As a group of Municipal Shipping Department officials headed by Fang Jun walked in from the side door at the back, the hall fell silent instantly.
Fang Jun sat on the main seat in the middle, and all the officials sat on the left and right.
Looking around with a smile on his face, Fang Jun said with a smile: "Everyone, today's event will definitely become a highlight in the history books. When we gather here, we will create an unprecedented business structure! A few years later, today's participants will
, will be remembered by generations to come, remembering the changes we have made today, remembering our contribution to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, our name will shine through the ages!"
The audience was stunned for a while, and then, there was a "boom" and a lot of discussion.
If no one is convinced by this high-profile person, I will accept you, Fang Er!
Damn it, you can be so just and majestic in collecting taxes, can you still have some face for the second dead brother?
Yes, your name must have been passed down through the ages. Since ancient times, the imperial court has no precedent for regulating business. But when you come here, you will have to pay an extra tax. The national treasury will be filled because of you. You have done a great job.
Got it!
…
These various thoughts are very strange, but they have one thing in common. They all silently greeted the eighteenth generation of the Fang family's ancestors...
All maritime trade must go through the Municipal Shipping Department, otherwise it is smuggling. This is simply the most outrageous and unreasonable policy in history! When my family does business, as long as all kinds of customs and taxes are paid, you don’t care what my goods are.
Where do you go to the sea and where do you go ashore?
It’s simply tyranny!
It is a pity that Fang Jun's tax policy has been approved by His Majesty the Emperor and all the ministers of the Political Affairs Hall, and it will be implemented in Huating Town. This has risen to the level of a national policy, and no matter how dissatisfied it is, it must be implemented in accordance with the rules, otherwise it will be a serious crime.
As long as you don't want to rebel, you have to accept your defeat honestly...
"Button button button"
Fang Jun knocked on the table, all discussions stopped abruptly, and the hall became silent again.
"Shibo Ambassador Pei, please announce the regulations to everyone." Fang Jun leaned back on his chair and waved to Pei Xingjian.
Pei Xingjian straightened his back and looked around at the wealthy Jiangnan businessmen in the audience. They were all descendants or spokespersons of major aristocratic families.
“Any businessman who wants to engage in maritime trade must register a shop in Huating Town, indicate the scope of business and the amount of investment, and pay a deposit according to the scope of business. After obtaining permission from the Municipal Shipping Department, a business license can be issued, and then he can own a maritime trade.
The right to trade. Otherwise, it will be regarded as smuggling, and the court will severely crack down on it and punish it severely..."
"boom!"
The discussion started again.
After absorbing the lessons from the last auction of Yantian shares, I raised countless arms in an instant. I have questions and want to consult.
Pei Xingjian waved his hand and said loudly: "Quiet!"
The discussion in the audience paused for a moment, and then he pointed at Zhou Boxian in the front row and asked with a smile: "Do you have any questions, Zhou Shibo?"
This person gave Fang Jun a big benefit, and he was obviously already on the same side as Fang Jun, that is, one of his own people. Such an opportunity would naturally show his face to his own people, and at the same time increase his influence.
Pei Xingjian has a handsome face with a pleasant smile, and he is too young to be true. Many children from aristocratic families in the audience are worried about life and death. Should they suggest to their families that they recruit this outstanding child of the Pei family from Hedong to their side?
?
This is a rising star in the officialdom. He is Fang Jun’s absolute confidant, and is highly valued by Fang Jun. First, he served as the chief historian of Huating Town, and now he is also the city ambassador. He is also registered in front of His Majesty the Emperor!
As long as the business of the Shipping Company is not too bad, it will definitely be favored by the emperor. With such a young family and such a good family background, the future prospects are simply unlimited...
Zhou Boxian stood up, first clasped his fists and saluted Fang Jun, and then asked Pei Xingjian: "Just now, Pei Shibo envoy said that merchants who intend to engage in maritime trade need to register. I wonder why? Also, what about the payment you mentioned?
I don’t know why the deposit is? What is the amount of the deposit? Please ask Ambassador Pei Shibo to clarify my doubts."