Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 32 Collusion between government and businessmen, everyone looks to money
Chapter 32 Collusion between government and businessmen, everyone looks to money
The backyard of the Governor's Mansion.
The conference room specially cleared by Fang Yuan.
Including Fang Yuan, eleven people sat around a round table for a meeting.
The doors and windows of the conference room were closed, and there were dozens of people outside to ensure that the meeting would not be stolen.
"Thanks to your love, I will definitely make you a lot of money."
Fang Yuan looked around the audience and said confidently.
When Wuling County was developing, resources were less than one-tenth of what they are now.
Now that my identity has changed and there are more helpers, the ways to make money in the future will become broader and wider.
"Follow Mr. Zhou Zun, and I won't worry about not making money at all."
Except for Du Miaoyan, all other business owners were smiling like spring breeze.
They have tried to make a lot of money with Fang Yuan, and they feel that there is no better official to cooperate with than Fang Yuan.
Moreover, Fang Yuan treats them as human beings and gives them a certain amount of respect, unlike other officials who think they are cheap businessmen.
"I once said that the most profitable business is a monopoly business."
"No matter what industry you are in, once you monopolize the market, money will keep rolling in."
Fang Yuan smiled calmly.
He has too many exclusive products to sell.
When he was in Wuling County, he strictly controlled the secret recipe and did not leak it out.
Now that we have arrived in Liaozhou, all the things that once appeared in Wuling County can appear again.
"Lord Zhouzun, are you going to sell ice cubes, tea, and liquor?"
Ji Rufeng asked with a smile.
Ice, tea, and liquor are not luxuries.
But they have a large audience, and once you like them, you will like them very much.
Small profits bring big benefits, and the monopoly market will continue to provide money.
Tea?
Du Miaoyan's beautiful eyes flashed, and she cheered up to listen.
She already knows the magical secret recipe for summer ice from Du Ruhui.
But she still doesn’t know how to make tea that tastes as delicious as Wuling County tea.
This time I went to Liaozhou to meet Fang Yuan. In addition to getting to know Fang Yuan, the most important thing was tea making.
"This will be done later, mainly starting with the products you are selling. I will use my power as governor to help you monopolize the market."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said calmly.
Although ice cubes, tea, and liquor can make a lot of money, they currently need to be produced by the Mohist Research Institute.
They all live in the backyard of Liaozhou Prefecture now. They don't have as much space as in Wuling County. It's not very convenient to make these things. We can wait until the nine-story star observation tower is built.
"Lord Zhou Zun is wise!"
Ji Rufeng and others were excited and complimented Fang Yuan repeatedly.
Monopolizing the market, they seem to see countless money waving to them.
"Your major trading houses mainly deal in different products, but in other aspects they are similar. I will take Boss Ji's Shengyun Trading Company as an example."
"Boss Ji, your Shengyun Trading Company is mainly engaged in grain and cloth issues. I want you to open the largest local grain warehouse and weaving workshop in one city and three counties in Liaozhou."
Fang Yuan started to lay out.
Let’s start with the products that each firm mainly sells.
"This is no problem."
"But will there be resistance from the Liaozhou family?"
Ji Rufeng said there was no problem, but also raised difficulties.
His business mainly operates in the south, where there are fewer aristocratic families and there is less resistance.
The north is different. There are families with centuries-old families all over the place, and there are people above them. It is too difficult to get a share of the pie in the north.
His problem is also a concern for other business firms present.
The market in the north is many times larger than the market in the south, but they have never dared to get too involved in the northern market because there are many aristocratic families here.
"You don't have to worry about this. I will serve as your protection just like in Wuling County."
"But one thing you have to remember is that you should treat workers better and don't exploit them. They have too little oil and water for you to keep an eye on. If you do, you should keep an eye on those rich people."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
From the first day I arrived in Liaozhou, the war had already started.
They were the ones who started the war. They had been preparing for several days. It was time to start the counterattack.
"Food and lodging included, 50 yuan per month?"
Ji Rufeng frowned slightly and asked uncertainly.
The other business owners also frowned and looked at Fang Yuan.
This price is really too high for them. The firm has never paid such a high wage.
"Yes, but we also need to make sure that the food and accommodation are decent."
"When recruiting, the starting size should be 200 people, one person per household."
"It doesn't matter if you don't have relevant skills, we can recruit them as temporary workers."
"Temporary workers are those who have no skills but want to learn. You can pay them a small amount of money and train them. They will be assessed after three months. If they are successful, they will be hired, and if they are not, they will be eliminated."
Fang Yuan said firmly.
I have no idea of discussing treatment with them.
Although this wage is the highest in modern times and is not available anywhere in the country, it is just a small amount of money earned by the business.
"Okay."
Ji Rufeng and others saw that Fang Yuan had no intention of discussing, so they could only nod.
Although the wages are high, they are not losing money, and they will be able to monopolize the market in the future, so they will have plenty of money.
"Boss Du, your business is quite special. You only need to open one in Liaozhou City."
"But the people recruited must go through layers of screening to confirm that their family backgrounds are innocent."
Fang Yuan looked at Du Miaoyan and said.
Salt is an essential part of everyone's life.
Iron is an important way to equip yourself and grow stronger.
Both of these are too important and will be stared at by many people.
Only by driving in Liaozhou City and under your nose can you ensure that nothing will happen.
Moreover, Fang Yuan will launch fine salt soon, which will shock the entire Tang Dynasty.
The bosses of the nine major trading houses also looked at Du Miaoyan, feeling shocked.
It’s great to be able to get the management rights of Salt and Iron!
The Royal Trading Company is worthy of being a Royal Trading Company.
"No problem."
Du Miaoyan has no objection.
She doesn't understand business, so she just follows Fang Yuan's arrangements.
"Since there is no problem, let's talk about the issue of profit distribution."
"I will provide you with protection and policy support, and I will charge 10% of the profits and one veto power."
Fang Yuan smiled and said.
He has done so much and built Liaozhou on a large scale. It is impossible to generate electricity for love.
After all, we still look at money, it’s just that we all look at money together.
"Lord Zhou Zun, what is the veto power?"
Ji Rufeng and others asked uncertainly.
They understood the literal meaning, but were not sure.
They already knew about the 10% profit when they were in Wuling County, and they had no objection.
That is to say, Du Miaoyan felt surprised and thought that it was natural for Fang Yuan to bring in the development of trading companies in Liaozhou, so why should he take 10% of everyone's profits?
"The so-called veto power means that all of you want to do something, but you can't do it if I object to it."
"This is not my use of the power of governor to oppress you, but the special power I enjoy in the team that cooperates with you."
Fang Yuan explained.
"This... I'll have no problem waiting."
Ji Rufeng and others looked at each other and agreed to Fang Yuan's veto power.
But in our hearts, we are slandering: You are a dignified governor, and we don’t dare to do anything if you forcefully oppose it.
"Since you all have no objections, you can choose a location to build a factory and recruit people after you go back."
Fang Yuan nodded with satisfaction.
The first roundtable meeting was considered a complete success.
The development of Liaozhou will be different starting from today.
Countless money and treasures will continue to come to you.
"Lord Zhou Zun, I'll take my leave."
Ji Rufeng and others said goodbye.
Fang Yuan did not get up, just watched them leave.
He still has a meeting to hold, which is a meeting of officials from the Liaozhou Governor's Office.