Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel

Chapter 397

Zhang Fengnian's method is not very clever.Other small businessmen just thought about it for a while, and then they understood their thoughts.

Immediately afterwards, the bidding price became more and more brutal.Someone even directly quoted a price of 300 taels, which was lower than Zhang Fengnian and the others.

Originally, there were still some big businessmen who intended to win some residential projects.After hearing the price, I completely gave up.

If it is really taken at this price, it is worthless if the number of contracts is small. Even if there are many contracts, it will not make much money. It is simply tasteless.

"I declare that this bidding conference is officially over!"

"Those who failed to bid this time, don't be discouraged. The court's next bidding will be held in ten days."

Many businessmen who did not bid for the project, who were still depressed at first, immediately cheered when they heard the news.

This is the first time the imperial court held a bidding meeting, and everyone still half understands and is not fully prepared.

Now, they have thoroughly figured out how the court played.

Every businessman is gearing up to prepare for the next bidding.

Liu Jiyang and Shen Xiong never stopped smiling.

"This time, thanks to Brother Zhang's strategizing, I really let me take the risk out of the fire and come out on top."

"I'll set up a table in Juxian Tower tonight, so I must offer a toast to Brother Zhang."

When the bidding started just now, they still complained about Zhang Fengnian.The price they negotiated was 400 taels of silver.In this case, the ten houses can earn a total of two thousand taels.

It sounds like a lot. If three people share it, it is a small profit.

As a result, as soon as Zhang Fengnian opened his mouth, he lost more than 500 taels in one fell swoop.

Naturally, they resent each other's self-assertion.

But looking at it now, the price they quoted was not bad.

After that, several people went to sign a contract with the Yamen.

"This is..." Liu Jiyang only glanced at the contract before his eyes widened.

"Brother Liu, is there something wrong with this contract?" Seeing that no one noticed them, Shen Xiong hurried over and asked in a low voice.

Liu Jiyang handed the contract to Shen Xiong, and still couldn't believe his eyes: "Brother Shen, you can see for yourself."

Shen Xiong's reaction was no different from Liu Jiyang's, after a glance, he couldn't move his eyes away.

"This contract is really... really... Brother Zhang, come and see it."

They have never heard of a contract from the imperial court.

If you just look at the words in the contract, even businessmen like them find it vulgar and straightforward.

But, other than that, this contract is so powerful that it makes their scalps tingle.

It not only stipulates the obligations of both parties, but also the rights that both parties can enjoy.If there is any loss due to the imperial court, the imperial court will also make corresponding compensation.

This was something they didn't even dare to think about before.

Those grown-ups above, if they don't take the opportunity to trick them again, they will all burn their incense.

The most important thing is that because the contract is all in vernacular.Every clause is stated clearly and clearly.As long as you know the words, you can basically understand them.

Liu Jiyang and Shen Xiong have already decided that when they do business in the future, if they need to sign any contracts, they must follow this standard.

"If the two gentlemen have no objection to the content of the contract, then let's sign it." Zhang Fengmin just glanced at it briefly, and did not show much surprise at the content of the contract.

It seems that he already knew the content of the contract a long time ago, that's why he attached so much importance to this bidding.

"My lord..." Before signing the contract, Zhang Fengnian asked the official in charge of signing the contract with them: "We are several people bidding in partnership. Is this name signed by one person, or should everyone sign?"

The official in charge had a very good attitude, even with a smile on his face: "There is no requirement for this, you can recommend a person in charge if you are willing, and it's okay for everyone to sign."

"If something goes wrong in the follow-up, we will first pursue the responsibility according to the person who signed the name."

"If you have any questions about the terms of the contract, you can raise them now, and I will answer them for you."

The official's attitude made Liu Jiyang and Shen Xiong a little uncomfortable.

In the past, even the Ninth Grade Sesame Officer would not look at them straight.

After asking some questions that they didn't really understand, the three of them signed their names on the contract at the same time.

After a careful inspection, the officials ordered several people: "You can make preliminary preparations in the past few days."

"How to build those houses, an engineer certified by the court will communicate with you later."

"Remember, the construction must be carried out according to the requirements of the engineer. Otherwise, not only will it fail to pass the acceptance inspection, but it may even be compensated for liquidated damages."

The three naturally nodded in agreement.

As soon as he went out, Shen Xiong said anxiously: "Brother Zhang, I wanted to have a drink with you tonight, but now it seems we don't have time."

"So many projects are about to start, there must be recruitment everywhere. We have to recruit enough craftsmen and peasants as soon as possible. Otherwise, the cost will definitely increase a lot."

"Brother Shen is right!" Liu Jiyang also thought of this question: "Especially qualified craftsmen, it will become more and more difficult to find in the future."

Zhang Fengmin said unhurriedly: "Dear brothers, don't worry, I have already done this matter, we don't have to worry about manpower."

Liu Jiyang and Shen Xiong both took a breath of air, this brother Zhang is really, it is considered exhaustive.

Zhu Han left as early as the end of the medium-sized project.

He also took away Liu Ji, who looked like his three views had collapsed.

He couldn't imagine that the imperial court could do things like this?When presiding over Yanjing Construction before, money and various materials were spent like running water.But the progress of rebuilding Yanjing slowly made him want to kill.

As a result, after His Royal Highness came down, only one bidding conference was held.Not only did he not need to spend any money, but he also collected a lot of security deposit first.

And during the follow-up construction, the imperial court doesn't have to worry too much.It is only necessary to send the engineers mentioned by the King's Palace to supervise the quality of the construction.

Whether it's workers, materials, or other problems, let those businessmen worry about it themselves.

Well done, the imperial court can complete its scheduled plan.If you don't do well, you can get back a lot of liquidated damages from those businessmen.

Before, Liu Ji was worried that once these projects stopped, what would happen to the civilian workers recruited by the Ministry of Industry.

As a result, it doesn't matter at all.

Don't wait for these craftsmen and peasants to feel dissatisfied.Those businessmen have already taken a lot of money to recruit people.

What surprised Liu Ji the most was that when the bidding was made, the quotations of those merchants were already very low.They can still hire craftsmen and peasants at high prices.

In less than two days, the price of labor in Yanjing City was at least [-]% higher than before.

If only that was it.

When he asked His Royal Highness the King because of this question.

But Zhu Han gave him a meaningful smile: "Well, you don't need to worry about it. You just need to know that even so, they can still make money."

"That's right." Zhu Han suddenly said seriously: "Don't think that after the bidding is over, the imperial court really doesn't care about anything."

"Businessmen are a group of guys who can't get ahead without profit. They will do anything for profit."

"For all businessmen who invite tenders, the imperial court must strictly control them to prevent them from doing anything wrong. Once someone is found to be tampering with the project, no matter who is behind him, the contractor's qualifications will be immediately deprived and severely punished according to law."

"My lord, don't worry, the officials will definitely keep a close eye on them and not let them do anything wrong." Liu Ji promised Zhu Han very solemnly.

His Highness the King of England has already done so many things, if His Highness the King of England has to worry about such a trivial matter, then Liu Ji might just die.

"I don't worry about you doing things. I don't worry about other aspects, but there is one thing, and there must be no mistakes."

Seeing that Zhu Han spoke solemnly, Liu Ji didn't dare to neglect: "My lord please give me instructions."

Zhu Han's eyes were burning like a sharp sword that could penetrate people's hearts.

"Businessmen should not be allowed to default in any form for any reason, or be greedy for the wages of ink craftsmen and peasants. As long as they find out, it will be regarded as murder and will not be tolerated!"

Liu Ji followed them and fought against Meng Yuan together.I can clearly feel that His Royal Highness is really murderous.

While shocked by Zhu Han's determination, he also respected His Royal Highness more and more in his heart.

Throughout the ages, how many people have been able to do such a fine-grained job for ordinary people?
"The next official will follow the teachings of the prince and will never let a commoner be wronged." Liu Ji's eyes were full of tears, and his voice was a little choked up.

Zhu Han was a little baffled, he was so good, how could Liu Ji be so excited all of a sudden?
Forget it, as long as it doesn't delay the business, he doesn't intend to interfere with other people's private life.

"Go down."

Send away, Liu Ji, who is a little nervous.

Zhu Han brought his guards to a room in the temporary palace.

Here, originally a banquet hall, has now been converted into a classroom.

The craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry and the students who graduated from Huangzhuang sat on both sides of the hall.

At the front of the classroom, in front of the temporary blackboard, there was a young man of seventeen or eighteen, talking eloquently.

The students who just graduated from Huangzhuangli are okay, and the craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry are all very old, and several of them even have gray hair and beard.

At this moment, just like a primary school student, listen carefully.

I even picked up a pen from time to time to record knowledge points.

Especially those at the front are all famous masters in the world.The projects they have participated in are basically at the level of palaces and palaces.

But now, on the podium, in front of the child who thought their grandson was too young.But respectfully, not daring to presume in the slightest.

It all started two days ago.

Zhu Han directly deprived the Ministry of Industry of its rights, and handed over the Yanjing Imperial City construction project to the businessmen through bidding.

In addition, the craftsmen of the Ministry of Industry are required to learn architectural knowledge with the students who graduated from Huangzhuang, and they also need to rely on an engineer certificate.

How can these experienced craftsmen value those dolls whose hair is not fully grown?

Both Liu Shenhong and Zhang Yunjie almost knocked down the threshold of the Ministry of Industry. Those old craftsmen didn't give them any face.

Of course, there were also officials from the Ministry of Industry who were dissatisfied with Zhu Han, secretly causing trouble.

The two had no choice but to ask Zhu Han for help.

As long as the King of England personally ordered, those craftsmen would not dare to violate the will of the prince.

In the end, instead of helping, Zhu Han sneered, "This King and Brother Huang let you come to Yanjing to give you a chance to practice. If you can't even do this well, then what use is this King asking you to do?" ?”

"Hurry up and go back to the sky, and stay there honestly."

"By the way, when the time comes, don't say that you are my students, and don't say that you have anything to do with Xinxue. I can't afford to lose this person."

They all received Zhu Han's new education.His knowledge is much higher than that of ordinary Ming people.

And at this age, it is the time when everyone is completely ignored.

After being so provoked by Zhu Han, how can he hold back his temper?

The Ministry of Industry does not give face, right?

Go straight to the gym.

Anyway, they were all brought over by the King of England.Even the people from Yanjing Ministry of Industry did not dare to do anything to them.

Originally, the artisans of the Ministry of Industry did not want to fight.

In their view, these students from Huangzhuang are just a group of dolls.

What is there to be happy about winning a group of dolls?
Liu Shenhong and Zhang Yunjie discussed privately and went directly to officials from the Ministry of Industry.

Said that if they lose, they will go to persuade His Royal Highness to change his mind.Re-entrust the construction project of the imperial city to the Ministry of Industry.

The minister of the Ministry of Industry in Yanjing could tell at a glance that the two of them were pulling the big banner by car and tiger.

However, this bait is really fragrant.Under the persuasion of other officials of the Ministry of Industry, he "reluctantly" agreed.

In their view, the craftsmen of the Ministry of Industry could not lose.I just don't know if Liu Shenhong and Wang Yunjie can persuade Zhu Han to change his mind.

The officials of the Ministry of Industry agreed, so ordinary craftsmen could not object.

They thought they had succeeded in their plot.

Little did they know that Liu Shenhong and Zhang Yunjie had the same thoughts as them.It doesn't matter how big the bet is in a game that is impossible to lose.

What everyone didn't expect was that.

On the day of the competition between the students in Huangzhuang and the Yanjing craftsmen, Zhu Han, His Royal Highness the King of England, came to watch the battle.

After all, Zhang Yunjie was young, so he couldn't help feeling a little nervous at this moment.

"Brother, what if we lose? Are we really going to ask the prince to change his mind?"

Liu Shenhong nodded as a matter of course: "I am willing to admit defeat. Since we have made a bet, it is naturally impossible to go back on it."

Zhang Yunjie immediately made a bitter face: "Then didn't we ruin the prince's big business?"

"You kid, are you stupid in reading? We begged us, what does it have to do with us whether the prince agrees or not?"

"Brother...you!" Zhang Yunjie, who had been immersed in his studies, saw the shamelessness of adults for the first time.

(End of this chapter)