Chapter 792: Open Source
Su Can once mentioned the hegemony of currency in his book "Theory of Money". If this can be achieved, he can defeat others without fighting. But in Qin Feng's view, if he wants to do this, he must first have unparalleled force as a backing for the world to make a move. Otherwise, it would be just a talk on paper and a castle in the air.
This time, the Ming Dynasty defeated Qin on the battlefield. The domestic economy of Qin and the internal affairs were chaotic. This was a good opportunity to verify this theory. Therefore, the Ming currency stipulated in the armistice agreement could be freely circulated in Qin, and the Ming Dynasty could open banks in Qin and other agreements.
These exported currencies are not physical objects such as copper coins, but paper money, and the profits will be huge. If Ming Dynasty paper money becomes the mainstream currency in Qin, it will allow Ming Dynasty to obtain unparalleled huge benefits, both economically and politically.
"Since the domestic monetary reform has begun to show results and has begun to stabilize, Su Can, then focus on how to open up the Qin territory." Qin Feng looked at the other party happily and said.
"Yes, your Majesty."
His eyes turned to Wang Yueyao again, "Wang Caishen, Shangshu Su has been sighing at the Sutra of Suffering Just now. Do you have any good news for me?"
Wang Yueyao smiled slightly, "Your Majesty, because of the war, almost all of our commercial activities with Qi have tended to pause, and the losses are huge. Fortunately, because we have Izumo County and opened up a land channel with Chu State. In the past two years, we have been working hard to open up the market of Chu State. Compared with Qi State, ordinary people of Chu State have stronger purchasing power. Several of our goods that focus on making money are surprisingly good in Chu State. Profitable products such as perfume and masks are only things that only high-ranking officials and wealthy people can afford in Qi State. In Chu State, people of medium-level levels are also very interested in it."
"I remember you said before that these things are huge profits, so you have been using hunger marketing, and always keep the market out of stock to maintain the highest price. If you also relax sales in Chu State, your strategy will not be applicable." Qin Feng said. "But sales have increased, it is also good. At least our country can solve the problem of more population changes. And producing perfumes, facial masks, etc. does not require much strong labor. Ordinary elderly, weak women and children can also produce them, which is also good."
"Your Majesty, I don't want to give up the high profits." Wang Yueyao shook his head and said: "The Commerce Department has discussed this phenomenon for a few days and decided to classify these products. In the past, the old brands of Taipingfang would not reduce prices, but would even increase prices. We will launch some products specifically for these middle-income families."
"Without having cheap ones, are they willing to use expensive ones?" Qin Feng asked in confusion.
"Of course I can use it." Su Kairong answered Qin Feng, "Your Majesty, take the wine sold in the heaven and earth as an example. In fact, the quality is not much better than the ones sold outside, but the price is several times higher. Some people don't see the price, but they look at the face."
Wang Yueyao smiled and said, "Su's Ministry of Revenue is right. Among those high-ranking officials and rich people, there is a saying that says they are just their mentality, only buying expensive ones, not the right ones. Otherwise, they will not be able to lose their face!"
Qin Feng coughed a few times. When talking about doing business, he didn't have such a shrewd mind.
"Separating the levels and widening the gaps, satisfying the vanity of those high-ranking officials and nobles, and opening up the circle of middle-income with the largest number of people. Now the workshop under our Commerce Department is busy promoting it in Chu State. It is estimated that by the end of the year, income will explode in a burst." Wang Yueyao said.
"Thank you for your hard work in Yueyao. The profits created by the Commerce Bureau for the Ming Dynasty in one year can match the taxes of several counties. Over the years, if it weren't for you, the God of Wealth, our Ming Dynasty would never have achieved what we are today." Qin Feng gave Wang Yueyao a thumbs up.
"Your Majesty, Su's Ministry of Revenue can only be regarded as the housekeeper of our Ming Dynasty. Lord Wang is the real God of Wealth in the Ming Dynasty." Quan Yun joked: "When Lord Wang and Doctor Shu's wedding, Your Majesty will have to give you a heavy gift. The two of them, one doctor and one businessman, are indispensable figures in my Ming Dynasty."
"Of course!" Qin Feng said readily: "I will give whatever they wanted at that time. The chief assistant, and everyone here, you can't be stingy!"
After a while of joke, Wang Yueyao's face turned red, but she was not the kind of little girl who was well-educated in the boudoir, but a big man who was used to seeing the scene. After a brief embarrassment, he calmed down and stared at everyone, knocking on the teacup on the coffee table with dissatisfaction, jingling. "Sir, now we are discussing the country's financial plan, don't go astray. Your Majesty, I have another thing to report to you."
"You said, what kind of money-making business have you discovered?" Anyway, as long as Wang Yueyao said something was wrong, she would probably have come up with a way to make money again.
"Your Majesty, this time I went to Izumo County, and I saw an interesting businessman there. Speaking of which, this person was not worth mentioning in front of him two years ago, but in just two years, his wealth has skyrocketed, and he is enough to squeeze into the ranks of the rich people of the Ming Dynasty." Wang Yueyao said.
"Are you talking about Geng Jingming?" Su Kairong's reaction was quick. Obviously, the Minister of Revenue also noticed this character.
"However, Geng Jingming." Wang Yueyao nodded and said, "The son of the governor of Izumo County."
When Qin Feng heard that Geng Jingming was the son of Geng Qiancheng, the governor of Izumo County, immediately frowned. Izumo County used to be a territorial area, but after being classified as Ming Dynasty, Qin Feng took a look at the hub position where the four countries are connected and intends to build it into a commercial center that connects the four countries. In recent years, under Geng Qiancheng's governance, he has done a good job. The status of the four countries' commercial trading center has begun to take a little bit of prototype and has begun to flourish slowly.
Moreover, because of the deterrent effect brought by Min Ruoxi's order in Izumo County, thousands of bandit heads built outside the county town, this past most chaotic area has now become the best area for public security.
"Geng Jingming is Geng Qiancheng's son. Did he take advantage of his father's power and status in Izumo County?" Qin Feng's voice became a little low. Since ancient times, the fastest way to get rich is to collude with officials and businessmen. Geng Jingming can make a fortune within two years, so Qin Feng has to doubt whether there is anything in it.
Before Wang Yueyao could speak, Quan Yun shook his head first: "Your Majesty, whether it is the Ministry of Personnel or the Eagle Nest, the information reported by the feedback says that Geng Qiancheng is a very honest official and has a good reputation in Izumo County."
"Then how did this Geng Jingming get rich?" Qin Feng was a little confused.
Wang Yueyao stood up and turned around in front of Qin Feng, "Your Majesty, look at the material of this piece of clothing on me?"
Wang Yueyao herself is a very beautiful woman. Today's discussion is not a formal court meeting. She did not wear official clothes, but was wearing plain clothes, and a lake blue dress embroidered with elegant lotus flowers. Under the reflection of the sunlight outside the window, it flows like water waves. This is the best Jiangnan material and embroiderer. Qin Feng knew that this dress is of great value.
"You mean, Geng Jingming manages the silk of Chu State." Qin Feng asked.
"Yes, although Geng Jingming can't monopolize this industry now, he has the right to price silk in our Ming Dynasty. Now the price of silk in the Chu State in our Ming Dynasty has dropped sharply, and ordinary people can afford it." Wang Yueyao said: "Does Your Majesty know how he did this?"
"Sir Wang, don't keep it a secret." Su Kairong said.
"Geng Qiancheng didn't have much money. When Geng Jingming went to Yunjun, he only had a capital of 5,000 taels of silver. This amount of money was really not worth mentioning compared to the expensive silk in our country. But he used a very fresh method to gather his capital."
"What method did he use?"
"He set up a Izumo Embroidery Shop and used these 5,000 taels as a book, but he only owned 20% of the shares." Wang Yueyao said: "He publicly sold the remaining capital."
"Twenty percent of the capital? Then how can he control this Izumo Embroidery Workshop?" Qin Feng said in confusion. Many businesses under the Commerce Department use shareholding system, but basically the Commerce Department controls most of the shares in order to control the control. Geng Jingming only has 20% of the capital. If the business grows bigger, it will be easy for others to swallow him Jian Jin, but it is obvious that this is not the case.
"There are conditions to buy Geng Jingming's shares, because these shares only have one right, that is, dividends." Wang Yueyao smiled and said, "No matter how many such shares you have, you have no right to participate in the business and decision-making."
"Someone bought this?" Qin Fengqi said.
"Yes!" Wang Yueyao smiled: "This person only has 5,000 taels of silver, but he lied to the public that there were 50,000 taels, and then sold the remaining 80% of the capital, one tael of silver and one share, and ten shares could be sold."
"He sold out?"
"It's sold out. I have to say that many people here are for the sake of Geng Qiancheng, the county magistrate. It doesn't matter if they buy a little. Even if they lose money, they don't have much money. A considerable number of people think that he is the son of the county magistrate. How could he lose money? Moreover, the place in Izuyun County is already a very deep commercial climate. Izuyun County was such a place for trading before, but at that time, it was mostly shameful transactions." Wang Yueyao smiled and said, "In a short time, he gathered hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, and then he took the silver and went to Chu State. And this time, we just got Izuyun County for only three months."
"This person's vision is also great." Qin Feng sighed: "There are countless smart people in this world."
"Your Majesty, if this is the case, this person will not be worthy of my attention!" Wang Yueyao shook her head, "The one behind is even more exciting."
Chapter completed!