The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 434 Sale of Shares
After a short few days of exploration, the division of forces in Suzhou City has basically taken shape.

It can be roughly divided into three blocks.

Government, big businessmen, gentry.

As far as the branch is concerned, there are quite a lot of big merchants in the city. Most of the store title deeds are almost in the hands of big merchants. They have their own caravans, goods, and a complete set of mature operating models.

The focus of the distribution of the gentry and landlords lies outside the city.

They control most of the unofficial properties in Suzhou Prefecture, and to some extent, a considerable number of private guards.

Maybe the money they control is not too much, but in terms of food storage, it is very enough.

Even if you encounter one or two disaster years, you can easily carry it through, and you can also gather some retail properties to expand your own scale.

When the weather is smooth and the harvest is good in the coming year, it will be a big profit.

Even if the situation in the coming year is not very good, it will not be a big problem if we continue to carry it for another year or two.

The Jiangnan area has always been a land of fish and rice, and it is rare for two or three consecutive years to experience major disasters.

The gentry had more power than the merchants.

Even if it is said that the taxation in the south of the Yangtze River is heavy, as long as they are willing to pay for the food, they can get the opportunity to become an official through the way of recommendation.

As for a businessman, no matter how much money he has, his household registration is also a business registration, even if he is a descendant, he is not qualified to be an official.

In Suzhou City, the largest restaurant, Wanhualou.

There is no white man in communication, but there are great scholars in talking and laughing.

This is the best portrayal of Wanhualou.

Although it is called Wanhua Building, it is actually a combination of several courtyard buildings.

There is no level here, as long as you are willing to spend money, you can go to a more elegant place.

The lobby in front of the top is naturally dominated by storytellers.

The former Goulan listening to music has gradually become niche and private, and what the public loves is still listening to storytelling about the residence newspaper.

At the end, in Yajing's yard.

More than a dozen plainly dressed but potbellied men walked over slowly.

They are the representatives of the wealthiest merchants in Suzhou City.

"Master Li, this way please."

"Master Zhang, I haven't seen you for a long time."

"Oh, what kind of wind is blowing today, even Master Liu is here."

"Master Chen, the little one is here, this way, please."

A middle-aged man nodded and bowed, entertaining these guests in front of the door.

There are no outsiders here, and these merchants who are usually a little bit annoyed are very happy to hear the address of the master.

Those who were a little happy took out some silver coins as a reward.

This made the man's face full of smiles bloom more cheerfully.

It was already night the next day, the backyard was facing the river, and there were densely painted boats on the river.

After the eight businessmen sat down, they cupped their hands with each other.

Everyone is acquaintances, and there are many places to cooperate with each other, so there is nothing too polite.

However, there are still some internal comparisons.

For example, a certain Mr. Chen, seemingly casually opened the sackcloth he was wearing, revealing the fine silk and satin inside.

Master Liu rolled up his sleeves, and a string of bodhi seeds appeared.

Master Zhang unbuttoned his clothes, and the palm-sized Jade Bodhisattva was particularly eye-catching.

Among them, only Master Li, leaning on that crutch, looked like an old farmer, without unnecessary movements.

Boom boom!

Mr. Li was the oldest, with deep wrinkles on his face and white hair. He picked up his cane and knocked twice, and everyone stopped their private actions.

"The purpose of calling you here today is to discuss the proposal of the Qunying Chamber of Commerce to set up a Suzhou shipyard."

"We're selling four shares now. What I mean by this old man is that we all want to have a discussion and let him lower the price."

"Everyone has been working for many years. There is no need to say anything about the twists and turns. It can be seen clearly at a glance. The [-]% of the shares sold are likely to build the entire shipyard. Go up some."

Listening to Master Li's words, everyone started whispering to each other.

Whisper a few words on the left, and whisper a few words on the right.

Generally, those who sit next to each other are those who cooperate, thank you, and have more friendship on weekdays.

Master Li didn't do that, he just waited quietly.

After a while, Mr. Zhang stood up, cupped his hands in all directions, and said, "Old Li, I would like to say a few more words here."

"That's the reason, but the Qunying Chamber of Commerce is not a vegetarian."

"The few factories in the capital also sold shares. How did they play? They set a base price for this share, and then voted secretly. Whoever writes the highest number will get it."

"Everyone who is here understands that money is one aspect, and more is because they want to get on the big ship of His Royal Highness Taisun."

"I've heard that, even if it's a place like the capital, if you're a shareholder, you'll have to be a bit bold when you go out and talk. Even if it's Jinyiwei, the people from the Department of Public Security will have to greet you when they see it."

Hearing this, everyone who was doing it looked a little excited, and even looked forward to it.

Don't look at being rich, but outside, even the smallest yamen servant doesn't have a good face to show.

On the road of business, they are all trying to find ways to make connections, begging grandpa to sue grandma, even if they have money, they may not be able to use it.

In front of those gentry, he was born to be inferior.

This is still in the south of the Yangtze River. Behind them, there is the support of a big family, or the representative of their own clan in the business.

According to the current household registration system of Ming Dynasty, the descendants of merchants are also merchants, and they belong to the lowly family, and they don't even have the opportunity to change themselves.

This is why it is said that every time Zhu Ying engages in some fund-raising and the like, he can receive a lot of money.

Mainly for all businessmen, His Royal Highness's big ship is their only hope to change their own destiny.

Even if it is said that there is no obvious benefit now, even if it is a side, no matter how much money is spent, it is worth it.

Among them, the only one who is not very happy is Mr. Li.

He is a real master, and he has the reputation of a scholar.

Although they deal with their own Chamber of Commerce on a daily basis and are criticized by others, for these merchants, their status is completely different.

This can be seen from the style of the clothes.

So on Mr. Li's side, more hope is to unite so as not to raise the price even higher.

The reason for such an idea is because the amount of shares, in the eyes of everyone, determines the status among them.

If it accounts for [-]% and [-]%, maybe there is still a chance to meet His Royal Highness Taisun.

"It's a good idea. You don't think about it carefully. If we don't join forces, will we be able to win these shares?"

"There are some things that I'm not afraid of you to know. According to the news from the old man, the management of the shipyard this time is not only about money, but also about craftsmen and ship materials."

"Do you think that you can take this share just by waving the treasure?"

"At that time, the bamboo basket will be empty, so don't blame the old man for not predicting."

Master Li said in a cold voice with a sullen face.

All of a sudden, it was as if a basin of cold water was poured on their heads, causing the other business leaders to suddenly become silent.

After a long time, Master Chen stood up, clasped his hands together and said with a smile, "Of course we will obey Mr. Li's arrangement."

"Everyone is gathered here, hoping that Mr. Li can show me a clear path."

When Mr. Chen spoke, the audience immediately echoed.

Everyone is smiling.

Seeing this scene, Master Li gave up and snorted coldly: "It's good to know, don't think that this old man can still lie to you."

"Okay, now let's talk about it in detail, how to proceed with this matter."

From now on, it will basically be Master Li's special session.

When serving tea and water, everyone applauded and applauded. They all agreed with Master Li's words.

I don't know, just in the corner of this room, a thin line connects to the small yard next to it.

Connecting handsets and other things have long been the standard equipment of Jin Yiwei.

Especially when it comes to spying on intelligence, it can be said that it is almost invincible.

It doesn't mean that a few servants standing at the door can avoid it.

The next day, Zhu Ying flipped through the brochure, discussing the businessmen's discussion last night.

"It's interesting. This Li Shuming has some ideas. He wants to lower my price to [-] coins."

"It's really a bit of an idea to try to get 20% of my shares here with the total price of [-] treasure notes in vain."

After reading it, Zhu Ying also had to lament this Li Shuming, as expected, Jiang is still old and hot, and he is very precise in controlling some market prices.

According to the current accounting, the estimated cost of the construction of the entire shipyard is roughly 15 guanbao.

Obviously, the current cost has already been calculated by Li Shuming to an approximate range.

Adding some overflow, 20 [-]% shares is a relatively reasonable amount.

But Li Shuming forgot one thing.

From the very beginning, this transaction was not on a fair footing.

Back in the capital, whether it was Zhengdan Spring Festival, or selling shares.

The minds of the merchants have been thoroughly grasped by Zhu Ying.

Judging from the last time, Zhu Ying still felt a bit at a loss. If she had known about this situation, she would have squeezed more.

The confidence and desire of these big households are stronger than he imagined.

"Lantian."

"The minister is here."

"Find an excuse, tie up Li Shuming, and throw him in a cell for a few days. But be careful, don't make him sick."

"I would like to follow the order of His Highness the Grandson."

Zhu Ying never said that he would play any business strategy with them.

As a great-grandson, to put it bluntly, this Great Ming belongs to me, so there are no rules at all, the rules are set by me.

What twists and turns do you want to play.

Hey, whoever plays this game with you, teach him what it means to break through ten thousand tricks with one force.

No matter how you jump around and catch someone, it's nothing.

Li Mansion in the city.

Li Shuming is over 60 years old this year and got up early.

After some small activities, I had breakfast and started to read the residence newspaper.

Li Shuming is very concerned about the Di Bao, because too many things can be analyzed from these aspects.

Whether it's external or internal wars, or some policy changes, Li Shuming, who has been a sub-businessman for half a year, can see too many business opportunities.

Find any one, and that is the way to get rich.

As long as it is a residence newspaper that arrives in Suzhou Mansion, you must buy a copy, and these residence newspapers will be read repeatedly to chew on some of the ideas in them.

While Li Shuming was drinking tea and reading the mansion newspaper, there was a sudden noise from the courtyard outside.

Li Shuming's thoughts on reading the mansion newspaper were interrupted immediately, and his brows were frowned.

He wants to see which servant is so ignorant, he needs to be taught a lesson.

While thinking about it, the figure of an old servant rushed over: "Master, it's a disaster, it's a disaster."

"The people from the Department of Public Security came and said that the master violated the law, and they want to question the master."

Hearing this, Li Shuming stood up immediately.

"What nonsense, the old man has a reputation as a scholar, he is the Secretary of Public Security, why should he arrest me."

After speaking, I was ready to go to the meeting in person for a while.

But at this time, the officials from the Department of Public Security had already barged in.

"Master Li is here. It just so happens that my brothers don't have to look for it. Come on, the Department of Public Security is here to invite you."

The leading yamen servant saw Li Shuming and said with a smile.

Li Shuming straightened his face, bowed his hands toward the east, and said, "Fortunately, Your Majesty, I am a student of Hongwu in the fourth year of Hongwu, and I am a scholar."

"The law of the Ming Dynasty, the shackles do not enter the body of a scholar. When you come to take this old man, you have to explain clearly what the reason for the crime is."

"Do you have the opening document from the Department of Public Security, and what case is it that has something to do with the old man?"

"If the explanation is not clear, I will leave the old man's words here today, and I will never go with you."

The two yamen servants were immediately taken aback by Li Shuming's aura.

Although he entered the Department of Public Security, he was a big soldier in the past, daring to fight and kill, so he had a way out.

In ancient and modern dynasties, during the Taiping period, literati were born with a sense of oppression towards warriors.

This is also the reason why the two yamen servants dare not do anything.

But before coming here, the Commander-in-Chief personally explained it.

"Okay, Li Shuming, listen carefully, this time I called you to the yamen, but Master Lantian personally gave the order."

"Today, you have to go if you go, or you have to go if you don't. Be honest, and you can save yourself a little bit of suffering. If you are not honest, then don't blame our brothers for being rude, it doesn't matter."

The leading yamen servant said in a deep voice, his tone was serious, and there was no room for change.

Hearing this, Li Shuming frowned immediately.

Weighing the pros and cons in my heart, I explained to the old servant next to me: "After I go later, you go to the magistrate's side immediately, and report the situation here to the magistrate Mr. Song."

Li Shuming can do this, besides his fame, he also has his former classmates and friends.

Originally, he was from a good family background. During his studies, he had a lot of friends with some classmates.

And Song Xin, a fellow acquaintance in the Suzhou government office, is his close friend.

On the way to study, he paid most of his expenses.

Now he is able to do so well, and the help of his classmates is indispensable.

After explaining, Li Shuming snorted coldly.

With head held high and chest held high, with crutches on, under the supervision of two yamen servants, he walked out like this.

(End of this chapter)