Chapter 519 The Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce

Zhang Kuangzheng said: "Shopkeeper, I think we can establish a semicolon in those countries in Nanyang, which is much more convenient than finding local merchants to collect and sell goods every time we go there."

Chen Yuan felt that this idea was very good. Finding some people in the local area to receive and sell goods for him can ensure that the fleet has more time to sail, which is very beneficial for lengthening his current trade route. He said immediately: "If you see it is appropriate, go do it, and let go of the specific ones."

Seeing that Chen Yuan accepted his opinion and completely delegated power to him, Zhang Kuangzheng smiled. He liked to travel, and if he could have someone else to take care of his business, he would be very happy.

Chen Yuan looked at his face and suddenly asked, "Brother Zhang, you have always wanted to go to the ocean. I have always asked you to help me do business on this sea surface. Are you a little blamed for me?"

Zhang Kuangzheng shook his head: "The shopkeeper's words are so serious. To be honest, I feel a little disappointed, but it is much better than letting me stay in Bianjing, and I am very satisfied. And I believe that the shopkeeper is the one who keeps his word, and will definitely let me realize my ideal."

Chen Yuan smiled and patted Zhang Kuangzheng on the shoulder with his hand: "Brother Zhang, I remember what I told you back then, I will try my best to help you, right?"

When Zhang Kuangzheng heard Chen Yuan say this, he was shocked, afraid that Chen Yuan would give up again, so he blinked his eyes and looked at Chen Yuan without saying a word.

Chen Yuan's smile became even brighter: "That was the past. Now I tell you that I will definitely let you go to sea, because it is not only your ideal, but also my ideal. No matter what difficulties we have, will we solve them together? "

If you say this sentence in a firm tone, Zhang Kuangzheng might be more acceptable, but Chen Yuan said this with a smile on his face, looking cynical, and finally asked him if he was hello. This really made Zhang Kuangzheng feel a little surprised. When he looked at Chen Yuan, he suddenly realized that the shopkeeper had changed a little in the past two years, which was a little different from the Chen Shimei who rescued him from the Liao Dynasty prison.

It took Zhang Kuang a while to say, "Okay, OK."

As the two said, Tie Anli came in from outside: "Shopkeeper, the second shopkeeper has written from Japan."

Chen Yuan took the letter, opened it, took a rough look, and frowned. Zhang Kuangzheng felt a little suspicious, but he didn't ask anything, and stood up and said, "If you have something to do, I'll say goodbye first. There are still a few friends who want to visit me in the evening."

Zhang Kuangzheng is very unsociable. He doesn't have many friends in Bianjing. Almost no one knows him except Yang Yi and Bao Zheng.

This does not mean that this person is not good, it is just a matter of lifestyle. Zhang Kuang lives for his own ideals, so he doesn't care if he has no friends.

Chen Yuan nodded: "Well, go back and rest early. Come back this time and cultivate for a few more days, don't leave in such a hurry."

After Zhang Kuangzheng thanked him, he walked out of the villa, but Chen Yuan still sat there motionlessly, without saying anything, thinking about a very important question in his mind.

Chen Shizhong's letter said that the Japanese wanted 100 warships, which surprised Chen Yuan. This was a big deal. Logically, Chen Yuan should be happy, but Chen Yuan immediately thought of a very serious problem. What do they want 100 warships to do?

The Navy now has only more than fifty large ships, and it has sold more than twenty local generals to those Japanese. If they just want to fight ***, buying another fifty ships will be enough to gain an absolute advantage.

But this little *** wants to buy a hundred ships, what does this mean?

Chen Yuan was a little surprised and a little afraid. The little *** was not the kind of person who dared to bully others when he was stronger than others. In the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 and Russo-Japanese War, he had already attacked Pearl Harbor. At that time, they did not attack opponents who were stronger than them?

This is something that Chen Yuan admires more about his little ***'s personality. There is no war that these kids dare not fight. As long as they feel they have a chance, they will try their best.

Obviously, the shogunate's appetite was much larger than that of the generals. He was no longer satisfied with the not-so-rich place. The place was harassed by Miyamoto Rokuro's minions, and their target was probably much richer than the Song Dynasty!

As long as there are one hundred ships, they have the conditions to harass every place along the coast of Song Dynasty!

What should I do? Chen Yuan’s first idea was to reject them. As long as he controlled the number of their warships, those Japanese people would have to take action against the *** first even if they had ambitions for the Song Dynasty.

But is it really that simple? As long as you control the ship, will the little *** change your ambition? This is really a big deal and you must consider it clearly. If you make a wrong choice, you will either miss the opportunity or play with fire, and the consequences will be very serious.

He underestimated the ambitions of the *** people. If they really came to harass the Song Dynasty, what would it be like? The experience of the residents along the coast is the best example. Don’t look at these Japanese people as short as they are, they are even more beastly than beasts.

Besides, the Navy of the Song Dynasty has not been modified yet. In the eyes of the scholars and officials, the navy is just an optional luxury toy. The Navy of the Song Dynasty developed on a large scale in the Southern Song Dynasty. Now there are only a dozen large ships in Fuzhou, and only more than a hundred navy in Guangzhou. Moreover, these large ships are incomparable to those warships sold by Chen Yuan to Japan. Most of them have been launched for many years. If the *** people really defeated the Navy of the Song Dynasty, the consequences in the future will be very serious, and the maritime trade in the Song Dynasty may have to stagnate.

Don't sell it? Will people let themselves lead their noses? Chen Yuan thought about it for a whole night but did not come up with a result.

The next day, after Renzong came to the court, he followed Chen Yuan to the Renyi Chamber of Commerce.

Just a few days after Chen Yuan returned from Dangxiang, the number of people in the Chamber of Commerce had been expanded in the second batch, which had increased from a dozen people to nearly thirty people. Moreover, the second batch of people who joined the Chamber of Commerce not only had to pay a considerable membership fee, but also had to agree among the first batch of chamber of commerce to be accepted by the Chamber of Commerce.

The membership fees they paid will be left by Chen Yuan to subsidize some merchants who are temporarily in trouble in the future. Although this reason is that the elderly in the chamber of commerce bullies the newcomers, no one gave up because of this money.

No matter how much you pay, it is worth it. If you don’t join the Chamber of Commerce, you are just the last merchant in the Song Dynasty. Those literati and officials can eat a dish from their heads. But after joining the Chamber of Commerce, a halo was over their heads, which could at least allow the little ghosts to avoid them from afar.

I even have the chance to see the emperor and be rewarded by the emperor. So what about those literati? No matter how knowledgeable you are, you will never see the emperor for decades! If you dare to come to eat me again, I will sue you when I meet the emperor and let you spit it out.

Of course, the main reason is that you can make money by joining the chamber of commerce.

Not to mention the merchants who joined the Chamber of Commerce at the beginning, even Liu Hong, who participated in the middle of the road, is now 5 and 6. In the past, who was in Bianjing, who knew Liu Hong? I heard that his name was also because of Yan Chasan.

But now it is different. The war with the Dangxiang people not only allowed these merchants participating in the Chamber of Commerce to receive a large number of orders from the court, ensuring that they continued to operate in the economic depression caused by the food crisis, but also allowing them to easily open up the Dangxiang market. Now Liu Hong has set up a store in Dangxiang, specifically for purchasing Dangxiang people's cattle and sheep products.

Although Dangxiang has not pacified him and he has not seen the money to turn back, everyone believes that once the Dangxiang war is pacified, Liu Hong will be able to become rich immediately.

If the last time Renzong appeared in Crescent Villa was just a chance encounter, then the appointment with Renzong in advance would make these merchants even more flattered.

He said that he was there at Si Shi, and many people came at Mao Shi. He greeted acquaintances along the way. When people asked him what he was doing, he said, "The emperor asked me to see him yesterday and said that he wanted to tell me to do something. My family was very busy, but the emperor came to me and could not disobey the imperial edict, right?"

Then he left with a smile in the envious and jealous eyes of others.

When Renzong appeared in their venue, these merchants seemed very excited. Especially the dozen newcomers, they looked a little helpless.

Renzong only said a few words of encouragement, but this was enough for those merchants.

When the merchants were in front of Renzong, they would never say anything like those literati and officials, like those literati. Even if they thought it was inappropriate, after living for so many years, the emperor spoke to him in person for the first time, and everything he said was appropriate.

After Renzong finished speaking, Chen Yuan said: "Everyone, it is really an honor for our Chamber of Commerce to visit you in person. At the same time, I have something to discuss with you, hoping to get the support of all seniors."

With Renzong sitting next to him, the merchants seemed much more polite when they spoke. Manager Wu immediately said, "If you have anything to do with the prince, please tell me."

Chen Yuan glanced at Renzong, and Renzong signaled him to continue with his eyes.

He then said, "Actually, this is the case. You all know that I want to transfer all my business and sale."

When the merchants heard this, their faces changed and said in their hearts: "Just just finished the battle, wasn't the emperor going to cross the river and destroy the bridge? Otherwise, what would Chen Shimei do to get out of here so quickly?"

Chen Yuan knew their concerns and smiled and said, "I'll introduce a friend to you. He is also from Bianjing. I think you should know. Master Chai, please come up and say hello to all the seniors."

Chai Yang fought forward and hugged the folding fan in his hand: "Everyone, I will do my business in Xijiang in the future. I will inevitably cooperate with you in the future. Please give me some advice."

Many people knew Chai Yang, but no one greeted him at this time, and all their eyes looked at Chen Yuan. If Chen Yuan really wanted to escape, they would definitely run faster than the other, and the Renyi Chamber of Commerce would be empty soon.

Ma Chang couldn't help it: "Mr. Prince Concubine, what do you mean?"

Chen Yuan said: "My meaning is very simple. Today I will discuss with you seniors. Our chamber of commerce is not good enough to have a headless snake. We must choose a head. I wonder if you have a suitable candidate in your mind?"

Xu Mazi is the fastest: "Of course, you are the best for you, Mr. Prince!"

Chen Yuan smiled: "Everyone, this is the reason why I let go of all transactions. Starting from me, every person who sits in this position must give up his transactions, so as to ensure that he can be relatively fair and fair in handling matters in the future."

Those Shang *** were also a little moved: "The prince consort has filtered it, can we still believe you?"
Chapter completed!