Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 235 Merchant Six Virtues (Third)

Datang is a strictly hierarchical society, and there seems to be an insurmountable gap between classes, which is the consensus of everyone.

But now, this so-called "consensus" has been broken.

Tian Yi has become an official!
The businessmen present were all people who were active in Chang'an shopping malls. Some of them inherited their father's business, some started from scratch, and some relied on the protection of wealthy and famous families.

In short, their business is so big that they are famous in the circle of businessmen. Maybe they thought that one day they would have a lot of money, but they never thought that one day they would be officials.

Because it's not realistic.

Tian Yi was in charge of the carriage and horse business in Chang'an before, and he was a familiar face among them, and they got along well with each other, but since Tian Yi started to go to the Royal Club of Datang non-stop, they began to alienate Tian Yi , because they thought Tian Yi was crazy.

You must know that the Royal Club of the Tang Dynasty is the circle of officials, but they are businessmen. In the highly hierarchical society of Datang, a businessman sneaking into the circle of officials, what is it if he is not crazy?
In their view, Tian Yi would cause trouble sooner or later, so they all alienated Tian Yi intentionally or unintentionally, and waited to see him in disaster.

But now, instead of seeing Tian Yi's imminent disaster, they saw him standing in front of them wearing an official robe, and he was an official of the eighth rank?

In Chang'an, those below the fifth rank are petty officials, but in ordinary prefectures and counties, the eighth rank is equivalent to the magistrate of a county!

It wasn't until this time that they sadly discovered that Tian Yi wasn't crazy, but they were going crazy——

If I had known this would be the result, even if I tried my best, even if I lost my fortune, I would still squeeze into the Datang Royal Club!
It's a pity that there is no medicine for regret in the world, so although the businessmen present at the moment regret it, they can only blame themselves for their lack of vision and courage.

When most of the businessmen were still remorseful, a burly businessman suddenly rolled his eyes, rushed forward, and cupped his hands towards Tian Yi.

"Brother Tian Xian... Uh no, Mr. Tian, ​​if you have something to do, just tell me, I, Zhu Ming, will never frown even if I am smashed to pieces and ruined my family!"

Hearing Zhu Ming's loyal words, the surrounding businessmen immediately reacted.

This time they came only after receiving Wu Mei's invitation, and behind Wu Mei was the crown prince, and now Tian Yi appeared in front of them again, after such an analysis, the result was obvious.

That's why the crown prince wants to use them!
After thinking about these things, they suddenly became bold one by one.

"Master Tian, ​​please speak up if you have something to do!"

"Master Tian, ​​for the sake of fellow countrymen, you have to give me a hand!"

"Master Tian..."

Looking at the flattering faces in front of him, Tian Yi immediately felt a trace of disdain, but he didn't show it, and still had a smile on his face.

"Everyone, I'm actually here to receive you today, please come with me!"

After speaking, Tian Yi walked forward, and seeing him go, other businessmen present quickly followed his footsteps.

Soon, Tian Yi stopped in front of a brand new attic, then turned around and smiled at the businessmen behind him.

"Everyone, we're here!"

This attic was originally just a poorly managed restaurant, but now it has changed drastically. Not only has a new gate been replaced, even the pillars at the gate have been painted with gold paint, and dragon patterns are carved on the pillars.

These are two Panlong pillars!

Looking at the scene in front of them, the merchants present opened their mouths again.

You must know that in the Tang Dynasty, not everyone can use the pattern of dragon, which represents the majesty of the royal family. Anyone who dares to use it is a serious crime of deceiving the emperor, and he will lose his head!
But now, Panlongzhu is used at the entrance of a restaurant, how can this surprise them?
Looking at the stunned crowd, Tian Yi laughed again.

"Everyone, this is not the restaurant it used to be. Now it has become the headquarters of the Datang Royal Business Alliance. To put it simply, this is the royal family's industry, and I am one of the people who manage it."

Having said that, Tian Yi made a gesture of invitation to everyone.

"Okay, let's all go in, His Royal Highness is still waiting for everyone inside!"

When Tian Yi uttered the words "His Royal Highness the Prince", the eyes of everyone present widened suddenly, and there was an unusual brilliance in their eyes.

Tian Yi took everyone's expressions into his eyes, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and there was a look of disdain on his face, but this expression disappeared just after it appeared, and a kind smile appeared on his face again.

"Everyone, please!"

After hearing Tian Yi's words again, everyone came to their senses one after another, and then they all bowed their hands towards Tian Yi.

"Don't dare, Master Tian please first!"

"Yes, yes, Lord Tian invites you first!"

"Senior and inferior, it should be Mr. Tian who invites you first!"

Hearing what everyone said, Tian Yi could only nod his head.

"Okay, then the official will not be polite."

After finishing speaking, Tian Yi stepped into the gate of the business alliance headquarters, saw him go in, and the rest of the businessmen followed him.

After everyone entered the door, they saw a man in a bright yellow robe and a golden hair crown facing away from them.

Seeing this figure from behind, everyone gasped.

"Hiss... Could this be His Highness?"

When this guess appeared in everyone's minds, they suddenly felt their heart beat faster, their faces were slightly flushed, and their eyes were full of excitement.

Looking at the expressions of everyone, Tian Yi suddenly felt deeply moved in his heart.

"I think back then, I was just like them!"

Thinking of this, a trace of rejoicing appeared on Tian Yi's face. He was glad for his original decision, and even more glad that he could meet a prince like Gao Ming.

With a confident smile, Tian Yi took two steps forward, and bowed to Gao Ming.

"My humble minister Tian Yi, I have met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

As soon as Tian Yi finished speaking, the merchants following him widened their eyes again.

"It turns out that he is really a prince!"

Thinking of this, everyone quickly lowered their heads and knelt on the ground.

A smile flashed across Gao Ming's face when he heard the "plop plop" kneeling sound coming from behind him.

"It seems that this posture of turning your back to others is indeed an ancient way of pretending to beep, no wonder the old man likes to use it so much, the effect is really awesome!"

Gao Ming only opened his mouth leisurely when the silence behind him subsided.

"Free, get up!"

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness!"

After everyone got up, Gao Ming turned around slowly, and then looked around. All the people who met his gaze lowered their heads, not daring to look at him.

Seeing this scene, Gao Ming nodded in satisfaction.

"Well, all of you here are important businessmen in Chang'an City. This time, the crown prince invited everyone here to discuss business with you!"

Business way?what is that?
Hearing Gao Ming's words, all the businessmen present, including Tian Yi, stared wide-eyed.

Seeing Zhongren's puzzled look, Gao Ming suddenly smiled, and then "slapped" himself twice.

After Gao Ming's applause fell, Wu Mei in palace attire came out slowly with a sound, and behind her were two hundred knight guards carrying a huge plaque.

After Wu Mei came out, she saluted Gao Ming first, and then said to the two hundred knight guards, "Hang up."

"Yes!"

The two Hundred Knights agreed, carried the plaque to the front, and hung the huge plaque on the main hall.

It was at this moment that the merchants present saw the content on the plaque.

"Business is humanity, no virtue means no money!"

The first thing that catches everyone's eyes is these ten big characters. Looking at these ten big characters, the merchants present suddenly showed thoughtful expressions.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Gao Ming nodded again, and then smiled slightly at Wu Mei.

"Wu Mei, read the content on this plaque and let everyone listen!"

"Yes, His Royal Highness!"

After receiving Gao Ming's order, Wu Mei saluted Gao Ming again, and then read out the content on the plaque aloud.

"Business is humanity, no virtue means no money!"

"Being a man: be respectful to your superiors and not arrogant to your subordinates, it is a courtesy;"

"Doing things: don't be confused when you are big, and don't care about small things, it is wisdom;"

"Dual benefit: if you can get six points and only get four points, it is righteousness;"

"Keep the law: keep the body like a lotus, the fragrance is far away and clear, it is honesty;"

"To people: be the same outside and inside, treat people with sincerity, and trust them;"

"Cultivate the mind: the best is to gather spirits, respect the sky and love people, it is benevolence."

After Wu Mei finished reading it, she bowed to Gao Ming's jaw, and then retreated, while everyone present at the moment fell into a daze again.

At this time, Gao Ming spoke again.

"A gentleman has six virtues, and a businessman should also have six virtues. Today, the crown prince has established the six virtues of propriety, righteousness, honesty, wisdom, faith, and benevolence. How do you feel?"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, everyone trembled all over, and then all bowed to him.

"Thanks to His Highness the Crown Prince's guidance, Cao Min realized how stupid he has been all these years!"

"From today onwards, grassroots people must abide by these six virtues!"

"Caomin must not only abide by these six virtues, but also pass on family precepts so that future generations will follow these six virtues in business and life."

"Grassmen are also..."

Hearing everyone express their opinions one after another, Gao Ming once again showed a satisfied smile on his face.

"Everyone can think this way, the prince is very pleased. If you really do these six things, then you can be regarded as worthy of the name of Confucian businessmen."

Confucian businessmen?

Hearing this new term, the businessmen widened their eyes once again.

In the Tang Dynasty, "Confucianism" was the highest status, while "Shang" was the opposite, the lowest status, so when they heard Gao Ming put the two characters together, they were shocked.

This is like a "fairy" and a "prostitute", one is high above the other, and the other is reduced to prostitution. Only some people have ever said "fairy", but no one has ever said "fairy whore".

Because that in itself is blasphemy.

The merchants of the Tang Dynasty also thought the same way. In their minds, Confucianism was noble, while their merchants were humble. The two should not be confused, otherwise it would be blasphemy.

But now, Gao Ming is wise to them, as long as they abide by the "six virtues of businessmen", they can also become noble!
For a moment, the merchants present looked at the plaque, and suddenly became fiery.

(End of this chapter)