"Lord Cheng Wei, you should know that there are two types of cooperative relationships. One is cooperation with priorities, and the other... is completely equal cooperation. As you just said, the wine's
For our Qian family, profit is basically nothing worth mentioning. Its symbolic significance is far greater than its practical significance. Therefore, our original cooperation was based on priorities."
Qian Sihai said, picked up the teacup that Jiang Fan had not touched just now, and handed it to Jiang Fan.
When Jiang Fan reached out to take it, he continued: "In my original thoughts, the most important significance of this cooperation is to allow Quanzi to get some training and let him really start to lead some transactions. As for the cooperation itself,
unimportant."
"But I have to say that several contacts with Mr. Chengwei changed my mind. Because I found that compared to the wine business, Mr. Chengwei, you actually have real value. Compared with you
, there is no transaction worth paying attention to."
Jiang Fan held the tea cup and took a sip of the slightly cold tea. While his mind was spinning rapidly, he said, "Continue, I still don't understand."
"We are merchants. Even if we are as rich as the country, we still can't change the fact that we are merchants. And merchants have little status in this country after all. Lord Cheng Wei just said that money can lead to the gods. I am very happy with this sentence.
I agree, but the problem is, just because money can communicate with gods, it doesn’t mean that businessmen can communicate with gods!”
Qian Sihai smiled and continued: "I basically know the cause and effect of why Prince Wu recommended you to be the city captain, and I have always seen clearly your series of actions after you became the city captain.
"
"It is no exaggeration to say that among all the officials I have met, you are the only one who does not look down on merchants from the bottom of your heart. In fact, in you, I see a kind of genuine sincerity that I have never seen before.
Equality attitude. It seems that in your eyes, no one is superior or inferior. To be honest, I have never seen such characteristics in anyone else."
"Nobles look down on common people, common people look down on untouchables, officials look down on merchants, rich people look down on poor people, scholars look down on illiterate farmers, and martial arts practitioners look down on powerless scholars. This is the world, and everyone has become accustomed to inequality.
Life, only you...are so different."
Listening to Qian Sihai's obviously heartfelt praise, Jiang Fan blushed a little.
"So I think our cooperation should maybe be changed in another way. Indeed, our Qian family has the ability to handle Liu Wenguang's threat. But I really want to know... Mr. Chengwei, if you can solve it yourself. If you
If you can do it, then all the food stored by the Qian family so far is an advance investment in you!"
Qian Sihai finally finished explaining his purpose.
"Investments need to be repaid. In addition to money, the 2.6 million shi of grain is just an upfront investment. Even if this price is used to bribe the Emperor of Zhou, I am afraid that I can buy the title of a noble from the emperor, right? So, right?
What's the use of your investment in me? I'm just a city captain, how can I give you a corresponding reward?"
Jiang Fan said.
"Investment does require return, but there are many ways to return it. What His Majesty the Emperor can give is only a reward, but it is impossible to give friendship. What's more, even if you buy a noble title, what's the use? Everyone will still only regard you as a human being.
Let the merchants take a look at it."
Qian Sihai looked at Jiang Fan with a deep look, and continued meaningfully: "Really successful businessmen often do not pursue short-term returns on their investment. You must understand this. From what you told me before I
After using unheard of sales strategies, I knew you were a more talented businessman than me."
I have a fart talent!
I haven’t eaten pork and I haven’t seen a pig running!?
Under the red flag of reform and opening up, the socialist successors who thrived, do you think this is a joke?
I gave Qian Sihai a look in my heart, but of course it was impossible to tell the truth with my mouth.
Jiang Fan just nodded with a clear face and said: "According to you, investing in me is a big gamble. From the current point of view, the probability of losing everything is very high. I have to say... courage
Commendable."
"There is still a premise. Liu Wenguang is not an ordinary person. After all, Handong County governs Heyang and can serve as the governor of Handong County. Liu Wenguang is also a very special one among all the officials in the feudal frontiers. Even His Highness King Wu will not easily provoke him.
He. If you can solve Liu Wenguang's problem, it will be worth my gamble."
"Of course there are risks, but the world is like this. Whatever you want to get, you have to pay a corresponding price. If you lose the bet, you will lose everything, but once you win the bet... you will be rich for a hundred years. In this case,
Of course it is worth the gamble. As a relatively successful big businessman, what I am most proud of is not my business methods, but my perspective on people. Mr. Chengwei, you... are worth my bet.
"
Qian Sihai said with a smile.
"Since the status of Heyang City is so special, why do I not feel that there is anything powerful about Master Gu after I have interacted with him so many times?"
Jiang Fan did not accept Qian Sihai's words, but changed the topic to Gu Yanyan.
"Lord City Lieutenant, if you think about it from another angle, it will make you feel that there is nothing powerful about him. Isn't this in itself... very powerful? After all, the Heyang City Guard is different from the Handong County Guard. No matter the level,
Status and influence within the court are not on the same level at all."
"Handong County Governor does not face Prince Wu's Mansion directly, and Prince Wu's Mansion is willing to betray Handong County Governor in everything to save face. But the Heyang City Governor is different. He lives next to Prince Wu's Mansion. There are too many things to pay attention to, and the burden he has to bear
The pressure is unimaginable to others. Under such circumstances, it is rare for Gu Yan to be able to secure his position as city guard."
Qian Sihai spoke highly of Gu Yan.
Jiang Fan nodded silently, and then said bluntly: "As for the quantity of grain storage you mentioned, I will find someone to verify it to confirm that what you said is true. As long as there is no problem, then Liu Wenguang's question, I will
Let’s deal with it.”
"Of course, you have a group of experts under you. I know this, so you can arrange for people to conduct the verification secretly. I will ask my people to be more vigilant. In this case, it will be possible to verify clearly clearly."
It’s a display of strength, I guess you won’t mind.”
Qian Sihai said with a smile.
"I have a question. I'm curious. Mr. Qian, if I didn't show tit-for-tat in my probing of you just now, but was fooled by you and chose to face Liu Wenguang's threat directly, what would you do?"
Jiang Fan suddenly asked.
"Lord Chengwei asked knowingly. If this is the case, there will be no such thing as equal cooperation."
"You are very candid."
"I'm always honest with smart people."
“Hope you have a pleasant cooperation.”
"Don't worry, Sir Cheng Wei, we will definitely cooperate happily!"