Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 269 Under the strategy of the firm

Xu's workshop was a local workshop in Wuyin before, and it was still a private workshop, and the scale was not as big as that. Although Xu's family has been iron smelting craftsmen for generations, there are not many craftsmen in the family.

When the Xu family had a thorough understanding of iron-smelting techniques such as the method of frying steel and pouring steel, they wanted to expand the scale of the workshop, but naturally there was a lack of craftsmen.

In addition, Mujing rebuilt the papermaking workshop and printing workshop in Nanyang, which also involved craftsmen.

The lack of craftsmen is a big problem.

Don't regard the ancients as ignorant. These days, there are many smart people. The current Han Dynasty seems to have been peaceful. There are many people who can understand how shaky the situation is. In order to welcome the troubled times, they secretly acted There are even more people preparing.

If a worker wants to do a good job, he must first sharpen his tools, and there are many people who understand this principle.

Therefore, craftsmen who can make weapons have already been recruited by all parties. Wealthy families, county guards and state herdsmen have all been able to make moves. Now even in the capital, there are no spare craftsmen to be found, otherwise Mu Jing would have already started.

"Shijie, there are some things that cannot be rushed!"

Mu Jing tapped his fingers quietly, and his thoughts became clearer: "Take things slowly in the workshop, the main thing is to be stable, the second is to keep hidden, and the stability is to keep the interior stable. In terms of employing people, you should judge by yourself. The craftsmanship of the family is now enough to stand at the pinnacle of iron smelting technology, and we have to guard against someone's thoughts, but concealment is secret, it must be secret, and it can be hidden from the outside world. After all, manufacturing weapons and armor is included in the court regulations, which is a capital offense !"

"I see!"

Xu Lin nodded.

Although he is in charge of the company, he doesn't like managing the company's affairs, but his status in the company is not inferior to that of Sun Hao and Zhang Heng. That's because he is in charge of the manufacture of weapons and equipment, and he is the person Mujing relies on the most.

"As for the matter of craftsmen, I will try my best to find a way!" Mu Jing thought about it for a while: "My father will be in charge of the court after all, so I should be able to find one. Then we will see if I can steal the dragon and turn it into a phoenix, hide it from the court, and send it to the court. Go back to Nanyang!"

"Thank you big shopkeeper!" Xu Lin thanked Dai Tian.

"The current layout of the commercial bank in Nanyang has been completed!"

Mu Jing's eyes swept away: "The three of you went to the capital together, I'm afraid it's not just for me, the shopkeeper, but because you want to gain a foothold in the capital!"

"The treasurer knows everything!"

Zhang Heng cupped his hands, and said in a deep voice: "Currently, the firm has completed control in Nanyang. We have occupied about [-]% of the Nanyang market. We are afraid of the counterattack of the nobles, so we slowed down. In Jingzhou, we also encountered a big problem. The obstacle is mainly because the Cai family of Nanjun, the Kuai family of Nanjun, and the Huang family of Jiangxia, these Jingzhou aristocratic families took the lead in attacking us, I thought about it, it is not suitable to confront them head-on, so I plan to capitalize northward!"

"Capital going north?"

The corner of Mujing's mouth raised a playful smile: "Although I have some plans in the capital, the water in the capital is as deep as the deep sea, and it is even more terrifying than Jingzhou. I'm afraid that our Jingping Trading Company will drown in the capital!"

Jingping Trading Company seems to be a giant, gathering most of the merchants in Nanyang. It is absolutely rich in money and silk, but it still lacks the background to venture into the muddy water.

Luoyang is the capital, and the capital has always been the political and economic center of the empire.

There are countless merchants here, and there are many wealthy families behind the large merchants as their support. The passing caravans are naturally safe and sound, but Jingping Trading Company is not passing by, but wants to gain a foothold, which is tantamount to dividing their cake , then there must be war.

"Boss, we brought a total of [-] gold. In addition, while we are in Nanyang without affecting the operation of Jingping Commercial Bank, we also prepared [-] gold, which is as much as [-] gold, in order to open the road in Guanzhong. , stand firm on Luo Yang's footsteps!"

Sun Hao said: "Although the water in Luoyang is deep, it may not be able to drown our Jingping Firm."

Zhang Heng and Xu Lin also looked determined. It was obvious that they had strengthened their determination after several discussions.

"I wanted to wait a few more years, and after my footsteps stabilized, I would consolidate the foundation of the firm in Luoyang!"

Mu Jing thought about it for a while, but did not refute them, sighed, and said: "Since you are impatient, then give it a try!"

According to history, Luoyang will eventually become ruins.

Once Luoyang is burned, the investment of Jingping Trading Company will become a bubble, so Mujing doesn't want them to enter the venue so early. When Luoyang is rebuilt, it will be easier to take advantage of it.

However, today's history has already changed its trajectory. In the future, who has the ability to know, he can't be timid because of historical problems.

Now, he also needs Jingping Trading Company to expand its influence for him in Luoyang.

Agricultural business.

The business way is at the bottom, but the business way also has the influence of the business way. Capital will never be outdated in any era. Even if it is not the mainstream, it is still a factor that can affect the overall situation. After all, it can help the father who is struggling in the court.

"If Jingping Trading Company wants to gain a foothold in the capital, it must make a name for itself!"

Mu Jing looked at the three of them, and said in a deep voice: "Only by becoming famous in one battle can we shock the heroes!"

The battle of business ways is also a battle. It is a battle in which money is used as an army, and it is Mujing's best at fighting. The pre-war layout is naturally his forte.

"But Luoyang's market is too big. With the money of Jingping Trading Company, I can't shake it at all!"

As the executive manager of Jingping Commercial Bank, Zhang Heng has been able to manage the development of Jingping Commercial Bank over the years, so he has some ability. He is good at planning before moving. Since he dared to enter Luoyang, he did a lot of homework.

The wealth of Jingping Trading Company can dominate Nanyang and deter Jingzhou, but from Luoyang's point of view, it can only be at the top, not alone.

"So we have to pick!"

Mu Jing said: "Choose one line, occupy one side!"

There are a lot of merchants, silk business, grain business, food business, all businesses make money. As long as they make money, they are all businesses. The entire market of Jingping Trading Co., Gu Luoyang is naturally insufficient, but there is no problem in picking a line to deal with. .

"Silk and satin cloth?" Zhang Heng's eyes lit up. This is the most outstanding line of business in Jingping Firm.

"not good!"

Mu Jing shook his head: "Nanyang's cloth and satin don't have the slightest reputation, and the land of Luoyang gathers all kinds of silk cloth, Shu satin, Wu silk, and silk. We don't care about so much, and the market is too big. , may not be able to eat it!"

"Not as good as food!"

Sun Hao said: "Where the food is, it is the attention of the four parties, and it will surely become famous in one battle!"

"But in Luoyang, there are as many aristocratic families as a cow's hair. That aristocratic family doesn't have a third of an acre of land. Their family's food storage is too much for you to estimate. It is undoubtedly an egg hitting you with a stone!"

Mu Jing shook his head again.

"Jingping Study has established itself in the capital, why not focus on books!" Xu Lin suggested.

"Nowadays, Jingping's study has already been criticized in vain. Among the scholars, there are a lot of stubborn people. What they dislike most is the association of sacred Confucian classics with merchants' bronze smell. If a few of them are provoked, I'm afraid we will become The target of everyone's criticism!"

Mu Jing smiled wryly: "This business can be done, but it's not suitable to become famous!"

In this era of Confucianism and traditional feudalism, Mu Jing didn't want to offend the entire scholastic community, which would be very detrimental to his father's foothold in the court.

The three fell silent for a moment.

"The business we want to do, first of all, must have influence, that is to say, it must be something that ordinary people need!"

Mu Jing said: "Secondly, it must not be too hot. After all, our capital is good, but it is not enough in Luoyang City. The market is too hot, and we can't bear it!"

"I just thought of something!"

"Say!"

"salt!"

Zhang Hengdao.

"salt?"

Mu Jing's eyes brightened slightly.

Salt is a necessity, every household needs it, but there is a lack of government documents needed for selling salt, so salt has always been in short supply.

"What about the channel?"

"We can traffic from the East China Sea!" Sun Hao said.

"East China Sea?"

Mu Jing said: "It takes time to go back and forth, and it's very risky!"

"This matter is not something that happens overnight!" Zhang Heng said: "As long as we can open up Luoyang's market, we are willing to take risks!"

"Then salt!"

Mu Jing clenched his fists, made a decision, and soon imitated a plan in his mind, and began to arrange strategies, saying: "Sun Hao!"

"exist!"

"Go and investigate the salt market in Luoyang, including the salt situation in Guanzhong, as well as the details of the major salt merchants. I will send someone to assist you. Within a month, there must be a result!"

"Obey!" Sun Hao took the order.

"Zhang Heng!"

"exist!"

"You send people to Shuchuan, Donghai, and Jiangdong to contact those salt merchants, preferably private salt merchants, and charge as much as they can for a high price. I will lend you five hundred elite soldiers, pretending to be a salt transport team in the city. Safety!"

"Yes!" Zhang Heng took the order.

(End of this chapter)