Chapter 932 City Shipping Division Operation
Zhou Boxian felt that he had really had his head filled with water before allowing his third brother Zhou Shuxian to secretly fund Zhang Liang's actions. He believed that no matter how powerful Fang Jun was, he would not disregard the stability of Jiangnan and go to war against the Zhou family. As long as he pays some benefits afterwards and obtains Fang Jun's forgiveness, he can not only repay Zhang Liang's past kindness, but also make the Zhou family's reputation better, make Zhang Liang grateful, and also take the opportunity to hook up with Fang Jun. After all, even in the past, even in the A large price was paid at the auction of Yantian shares, and the Zhou family was still outside Fang Jun's inner circle.
Facts have proved that Zhou Boxian's plan was not at all successful.
Now when the outside world mentions the Zhou family, who wouldn’t give a thumbs up and praise them for being benevolent and righteous and not forgetting their roots? He would rather risk offending Fang Jun to repay Zhang Liang's favor, and his character is invincible. And now, even if Fang Jun offers benefits and admits his mistake, who can hack the Zhou family?
Those who know the current affairs are considered heroes. Do those with small arms and legs from the Zhou family have to fight Fang Jun to be called heroes?
No criticism, only sympathy.
So Zhou Boxian felt that his calculation was good and he could kill two birds with one stone.
However, now he realizes how stupid it was for him to deal with Fang Jun and Zhang Liang like this...
In the past, he was only wary of Fang Jun's unscrupulous behavior and power. He had a reluctant and helpless feeling about being humble and petty. He thought that if one day Fang Jun's style became weak, he would immediately draw a clear line. He is not even opposed to doing things that add insult to injury.
But now he really saw Fang Jun's energy clearly.
He is a successful young man, has a prominent family background, is in the emperor's heart, has extraordinary abilities... the most important thing is that this person has a good reputation! Don't think that because the officialdom is filled with the children of major aristocratic families, it doesn't take the cries of the people into consideration. Bureaucrats and literati in this era are almost pathologically concerned about their reputations. Even if they live in poverty and poverty, they are unwilling to leave even the slightest flaw in the history books...
Fang Jun's reputation for benevolence, justice and caring for the people gave him an unparalleled reputation.
Even if such a minister makes mistakes in the court and does not please the emperor, if you want to deal with him, you have to consider the reaction of the people. Otherwise, he is likely to suffer the same bad reputation as Emperor Yang of Sui and be labeled a "foolish emperor" Or the crime of "treachery and sycophancy" is reviled by all people and despised by all generations!
This is Fang Jun’s capital!
With such capital, Fang Jun's future can be summed up in more than just four words: "a bright future."
Not surprisingly, this will be the future generation of the Tang Dynasty!
As long as they can gain Fang Jun's friendship and recognition, the Yangxian Zhou family will surely receive unparalleled resources, and the family's rejuvenation is just around the corner! But what about now? I actually played a little trick to try to get both ways, but once Fang Jun saw through the trick...
Looking at the backs of Fang Jun and Sun Chengen walking out, Zhou Boxian was secretly worried and quickly followed them.
This is a thigh, and the Zhou family must hug it tightly no matter what, even if it means giving him the most outstanding woman in the family as a plaything...
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The light rain has been falling continuously, and the sky is gloomy and gloomy.
The entire Huating Town was like a pot of boiling water. From time to time, merchant ships, sailing boats and other ships docked at the pier. People in rich and colorful clothes disembarked surrounded by servants and went to the Yamen of the Shipping Department.
Some small businessmen who came here early were dazzled and excited as they watched the large cultural relics that could only be heard in legends arrive one after another.
The Xiao family, the Wang family, the Lu family, the Xie family, the Yuan family, the Shen family, the Zhu family... none of the top families in Jiangnan has a huge retail industry under their name, but everyone knows that more than 99% of the entire Jiangnan ’s business is indirectly under their control!
These people, who are the leaders of Jiangnan business, gather together in Huating Town, and they will inevitably have an incalculable impact on the future Jiangnan business landscape!
It can be said that the architectural features of Shibosi Yamen surpass the ancient forms of China. The hall built of steel and concrete has a Roman architectural style, which is spacious and bright. There is no brocade, no carved beams and painted buildings, no wealth and grandeur, there are only two words. --atmosphere!
Hundreds of people gathered together, and the three-meter-high glass windows on all sides made the entire spacious and tall hall not feel gloomy at all even on a rainy day. The echoes of people's conversations were buzzing.
As a group of Municipal Shipping Department officials headed by Fang Jun walked in from the side door at the back, the hall fell silent instantly.
Fang Jun sat in the center, and all the officials sat on the left and right.
Looking around with a smile on his face, Fang Jun said with a smile: "Everyone, today's event will definitely become a highlight in the history books. When we gather here, we will create an unprecedented business structure! A few years later, today's participants will , will be remembered by generations to come, remembering the changes we have made today, remembering our contribution to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, our name will shine through the ages!”
The audience was stunned for a while, and then there was a "boom" and a lot of discussion.
If you don't accept this high-profile person, I will accept you, Fang Er!
Damn it, you can be so just and majestic in collecting taxes, can you still have some face for the dead brother?
Yes, your name must have been passed down through the ages. There has been no precedent for the imperial court to regulate business since ancient times. But when you come here, you will have to pay an extra tax. The national treasury will be filled because of you. You have done a great job. Got it!
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These various thoughts are very strange, but they have one thing in common, they all silently greet the eighteenth generation of the Fang family's ancestors...
All maritime trade must go through the Municipal Shipping Department, otherwise it will be smuggling. This is simply the most outrageous and unreasonable policy in history! For my family to do business, all I need to do is pay various customs and customs taxes. Do you care where my goods are put into the sea and where they are landed?
It’s simply tyranny!
It is a pity that Fang Jun's tax policy has been approved by His Majesty the Emperor and the ministers of the Political Affairs Hall, and it will be implemented in Huating Town. This has risen to the level of a national policy. No matter how much dissatisfaction there is, it must be implemented according to the rules, otherwise it will be a serious crime.
As long as you don’t want to rebel, you have to accept your defeat honestly...
"KouKouKou"
Fang Jun knocked on the table, all discussions stopped abruptly, and the hall fell silent again.
"Envoy Pei Shibo, please announce the regulations to everyone." Fang Jun leaned back on his chair and waved to Pei Xingjian.
Pei Xingjian straightened up and looked around at the wealthy Jiangnan businessmen in the audience. They were all descendants or spokespersons of major aristocratic families.
“Any businessman who wants to engage in maritime trade must register a shop in Huating Town, indicate the scope of business and the amount of investment, and pay a deposit according to the scope of business. After obtaining the permission of the Municipal Shipping Department and issuing a business license, he can own a maritime trade. Otherwise, it will be regarded as smuggling, and the court will severely crack down on it and punish it severely..."
"Boom!"
The discussion started again.
After absorbing the lessons from the last auction of Yantian shares, I lowered my head and raised countless arms in an instant. I wanted to consult if I had any questions.
Pei Xingjian waved his hand and said loudly: "Quiet!"
The discussion in the audience paused for a moment, and then he pointed at Zhou Boxian in the front row and asked with a smile: "Do you have any questions, Zhou Shibo?"
This person gave Fang Jun a big benefit, and he obviously already stood with Fang Jun, that is, one of his own people. Such an opportunity would naturally show his face to his own people, and increase his influence by the way.
Pei Xingjian has a handsome face with a pleasant smile, and he is too young to be true. At this moment, many children from aristocratic families in the audience are worried. Should they suggest to their families that they recruit this outstanding child of the Pei family from Hedong to their side? ?
This is a rising star in the officialdom. He is Fang Jun’s absolute confidant and is highly valued by Fang Jun. First he served as the chief historian of Huating Town and now he is also the city ambassador. He is also registered in front of His Majesty the Emperor!
As long as the business of the Shipping Company is not too bad, it will be favored by the emperor. With such a young man and such a good family background, the future prospects are simply unlimited...
Zhou Boxian stood up, first clasped his fists and saluted Fang Jun, and then asked Pei Xingjian: "Just now, Pei Shibo envoy said that merchants who intend to engage in maritime trade need to register. I wonder why? Also, what about the payment you mentioned? I don’t know what the deposit is? What is the amount of the deposit? Please ask Mr. Pei Shibo to clarify my doubts.” (End of this chapter)