When Li Mu said this, he observed everyone's expressions. He could clearly detect that many people wanted to put forward opinions. He just didn't want to be the first, and was waiting. If someone stood up at this time, he would immediately
will be connected together.
Li Mu smiled and said: "I know, some people may think at this time. Li Mu, why do you? You have not contributed any money, and you have not contributed any efforts. The mine is not yours, the salt is not yours, and the people are not yours.
You just want to divide the accounts with your mouth, how can there be such a good thing in the world?"
Many people nodded subconsciously, Li Mu's words expressed their feelings.
Li Mu smiled even more. He spread his hands and said: "I am not surprised to have this idea. In this way, let's talk about this matter in turn... From now on, Datang Salt Industry and Datang Mining will also
Okay, I have nothing to do with me, Li Mu, so I quit. What do you think?"
No one said anything. It was obvious that this was an unrealistic thing. Such a big business had attracted nearly half of the nobles of the Tang Dynasty, and there were huge visible profits. It was impossible to give up. But if you didn’t want to give up,
Li Mu is indispensable, because no one knows what to do except him.
Li Mu was still modest and said: "Actually, it doesn't matter if you don't have me. I've already taught you how to set up a company. You can just go ahead and do it. Why bother giving it to me? I'm a useless person..."
"Li Mu," Changsun Wuji interrupted Li Mu and said, "Don't say sarcastic words. Everyone knows what you have done. This business can't be done without you. How much profit do you want to share, tell me
Come up with a number and discuss it with everyone. If it is reasonable, no one will disagree."
The implication is that enough is enough.
But Li Mu has always been a person who doesn’t know when enough is enough. If he doesn’t have a chance, he is good. If he does it, he must achieve his goal, otherwise he might as well not do it! He has been laying the groundwork for salt and mines for so long, but he can’t achieve it.
How could he compromise on the goal he set?
Li Mu took Changsun Wuji's words and said: "Now that Uncle Guo has spoken, I will continue to speak frankly. When I said these words just now, many people must have felt that without me, Li Mu, things would not be the same.
You can also go on to do it. But smart people, after thinking about it, will find that Li Mu can’t do it without me. Because no one knows how to do it, why is this happening?”
"Let me tell you the answer." Li Mu drew a circle on the rice paper and said, "This circle is just like this business. The bigger the circle is, the bigger the profit will be. The profit will be divided by everyone here, but everyone needs to know one thing
The thing is, I am the one who draws this circle. If I were not the one to draw this circle, there would be nothing. This is my value."
At the same time, Li Mu did not forget Li Shimin, and complimented him, saying: "Perhaps some people will think at this time, Li Mu, you are so arrogant, where do you put His Majesty? Please pay attention, I am the one who drew the circle, and it is true.
But this paper and pen were given by His Majesty. Now can you understand why I must set a rule that the ownership of the company cannot be handed over to any shareholder?"
The two metaphors in a row are very appropriate and intuitive. Although it sounds uncomfortable, the fact is that it is irrefutable.
Li Mu continued: "When it comes to business, I will be outspoken. I just said that I am consistent in doing things. What I mean is that my cooperation with you is the same as my cooperation with Uncle Cheng. I am not
Got the idea, 10%. Used my secret method, 10%, asked me to participate in the operation, 10%. The total is 30%. I set a rule for myself, as long as it is a cooperative business, I will not occupy more than 30% of the profit.
Therefore, no matter it is any business I am involved in, the maximum is 30%."
Thirty percent! Net profit!
This was unacceptable to everyone, especially Changsun Wuji and Wang. As the largest shareholders of Datang Salt Industry and Datang Mining, their two families invested 340,000 yuan, and in the end, Li Mu was not the only one to say anything.
This is unacceptable to them.
Just as the two were about to speak, they heard Li Mu say: "Of course, although this is the rule I have set myself, it is not non-negotiable."
After hearing this, those who wanted to speak did not act rashly and waited for Li Mu to finish speaking.
"First of all, because of things that everyone knows. I owe you a favor. Especially my uncle and Wang Shizhong. I owe you both a big favor. I also promised before that I will definitely repay this favor. Therefore, the one who came up with an idea
Once it’s done, erase it!”
Everyone felt relieved and looked gratefully at Changsun Wuji and Wang. 10% pure profit. If according to what Li Mu said, 10% of the profit of two million guan a year would be 200,000 guan! This is a lot of money
Money! Just wipe it off. This favor is really valuable!
Feeling the looks they were looking at, Changsun Wuji and Wang felt very complicated. They were happy that Li Mu was willing to give such a big face, but at the same time they felt very distressed. After all, the pure profits that Li Mu gave up did not fall into their own hands.
Instead, he wanted to share the debt with others. At the same time, Li Mu had made it clear that this percentage was a favor, which meant that once the money and goods were paid, he would no longer owe any favors.
If you agree, you will suffer a loss, but if you don't agree, it is impossible. As leaders of their respective camps, if they only care about their own interests, no one will listen to them in the future.
"Remove this 10%. According to the current situation, I should account for 20% of Datang Salt Industry and 10% of Datang Mining. Datang Salt Industry's 20% is because it needs my secret method, while Datang Mining does not
need."
"Don't think that I, Li Mu, value this money. I can't live without it. To be honest with you, I regard money as dirt."
As soon as this remark came out, there was a lot of discussion. What kind of sarcastic talk is this? You regard money as dirt, and you still want so much?!
Li Mu pressed his hands and said: "I knew that if I told the truth, you would definitely react like this. But please believe me, it is indeed the case. Think about it, what is the use of my money?
Ah? I only have a few people in my family, how much can I spend on spending money?" He glanced at the corner where Li Shimin was sitting and said: "We are all not outsiders here, so there is no harm in telling us. I was in the prison a few days ago.
The little benefit I received was confiscated by Your Majesty before it was even warmed up. Why do you think I need the money, right?"
Wang Pu had become familiar with Li Mu in the past few days, and he added with a smile: "Since the Marquis doesn't care about money, it's better not to ask for it, and let the shareholders share more."
This statement immediately received a response from everyone, right? Since you don’t love money, then don’t ask for it?
"No, no, no!" Li Mu said solemnly: "Everyone, you don't understand my thoughts. I want money, but I actually want to tell you that you must respect the people who work for you. Because only when you have people working for you can you
Earn profits and achieve what you want. Maybe you will think that slaves can do things. You don’t need to pay them, just give them food. But if you think about it carefully, you will find that slaves can do it.
Things can't solve your urgent problems. This is like why your Majesty wants to pay homage to the prime minister in the court? Why does the king salute to the prime minister? This is the same reason. Because a wise king knows the importance of the prime minister to the country and the country. Pay homage to the prime minister.
Appearance is a kind of respect. The same is true for talents. To put it bluntly, I, Li Mu, am a talent. No, to be precise, I am a genius!"
"I serve your Majesty, and the monarch still treats me as a marquis. You are not as good as your Majesty, how can you still want to get nothing?"
This was extremely arrogant, but it was true. The discussion gradually became quieter, and Li Mu continued: "Don't think that I want a lot. In fact, I want very little. Because whether it is salt or minerals, everything will be done from the beginning to the end.
, it’s all my efforts. If I hadn’t persuaded Your Majesty, you wouldn’t have gotten such a big profit. Moreover, without my salt-making method, Datang Salt would not even have the prerequisite to exist. I also want to tell Datang Salt
Dear shareholders of the industry, salt is the foundation of the country. Your Majesty’s original idea was to leave it exclusively to the imperial court, and I advise your Majesty to delegate it to you. Why I want to do this is because I remember a sentence in my heart. The Holy Emperor will not compete with the people for profit.
From His Majesty's point of view, you are all your subjects. Your Majesty has given over the interests to you, and you should remember His Majesty's kindness."
As Li Mu spoke, he sighed and said: "And I, who have received the emperor's favor, have nothing to repay by making a grass ring. I can only dedicate my research and inventions at a very low price. I don't seek benefits, I only seek to bring benefits."
The thing is done. I want to repay Your Majesty for the sake of all of you. Could it be said that you are still not satisfied after I have achieved this level? If that is the case, then I have no choice but to let it go. Anyway, I can’t spend much money, so I can earn whatever I want.
Got it!"
Li Mu had spoken to such an extent that even those who were dissatisfied did not dare to speak. Li Mu's temper was moody, and if he was offended and he really let go, it would be more of a loss than a gain.
The matter was settled like this. Li Mu took out the contract that he had prepared a long time ago and asked all shareholders to sign and place their fingerprints on the contract. While everyone was busy taking fingerprints, Li Mu did not forget to draw a big cake and said: "I
Li Mu is a lazy man who doesn't like to do things. Just like Uncle Cheng's horse farm, after his shopkeeper became familiar with it and was able to run it well, I returned 10% of the operation to him. It will be the same in the future. When you feel that the company is running
When I am no longer needed, I will give back 10% of the profit, and I will be free!"
At the moment, these words seem like farts, because no one knows how to do it, and it is difficult to move forward without him. In the short term, this 10% will definitely be given. But in the long run, it gives people hope. If Li Mu can really be eliminated,
It's not a big deal to save 10% of the profit. What's important is to vent your anger, lest he choke you like today, and you can't agree even if you don't agree.