It's broken, and was picked up by a femme fatale

The talented woman and the saintly woman compete with each other in wits and beauty, and they are equally matched, each with her own merits.

In Incheon City, there was a girl who was both nervous and expectant.

who?

The richest businessman in Shenling, the apple of Shen Elbow's eye,
The 28-year-old little Lolita, Shen Jiaren.

Tomorrow is December 12th, which is also the auspicious day for her to marry into the palace.

Recently, there has been a constant stream of guests visiting the Shen family.

Many of them are from the Shenling Trading Company that came across the sea.

Even though they are using the name of "Congratulations on your daughter's marriage", there is actually only one focus.

Jeju Island will become the world's first free trade zone with no commercial taxes.

Such a shocking creative move,
Let all businessmen smell the scent of money.

Everyone knows Shen Elbow's name in business, and he is also the father-in-law of the King of Beihai State.

To what extent can the "Free Trade Island" presided over by him achieve?
Therefore, no matter where the gods are, whether in the south or north of the Yangtze River,
Even the Western Region caravan sent representatives to Incheon.

Prominent businessmen from all sides came in groups to inquire about the inside information.

Shen Elbow naturally praised him a lot.
He highly praised the King of Beihai in public for his wisdom, bravery, and foresight.

After briefly describing the characteristics of the Free Trade Island, I took the guests to visit the Ministry of Revenue.

A high-ranking official in the imperial court endorsed Jeju Island, and everyone half believed it.

Shen Elbow then asked them to board the warships of the Invincible Fleet and visit Jeju Island in person.

Take a look at the deep-water port terminal that is being built.
And the big blockbusters are being planned,

There are multiple functional areas including commerce, warehousing, factories, entertainment, etc.

Finally, Shen Elbow called out to his business partners:
"This great opportunity that has never been seen before is right before your eyes. Don't miss it. It will never come back again!"

As the old saying goes: Business is like a battlefield.

Many heroes are competing for Jeju Island.
In addition to Shen Elbow and Hubu, there are five major player groups.

The gods are in the north, headed by the Yanziji Merchants;
The gods soared south of the Yangtze River, and followed the lead of the Huizhou Hu Clan Guild;

Among the islands of the South Seas, the largest is the one of the Lee family of Lion City;
The island of Toyo, led by the shogunate's white glove Fujiya;
The Western Region caravan, represented by Aladdin.

The businesses under the five major players account for half of the more than 100 customers.
The rest are all small-time "self-employed individuals".

Yan Nantian fired the first shot.

“There is no false reputation under a great name, so what Mr. Shen said is naturally very good.

Yan is not exaggerating. We have plenty of money and goods.

However, without rules, there will be no order.
I would like to ask, how do you guarantee that Jeju Island will remain 'unshakable for 50 years'?
Also, once a dispute arises, can the government enforce the law impartially? "

Yan Nantian’s question touched everyone’s heart.

Everyone likes to make money through investment.

However, what I fear most is encountering rogue officials who do not keep their promises.

Use deceptive means to get everyone to invest money in it.
Then they check left and right and find fault with everything... who can do business with peace of mind then?

This is what the corrupt officials everywhere did.

They are lawless vampires who impose heavy taxes on the people.

They also skinned and drained the merchants' bones and marrow.
Many people's property was divided up and they died in unclear circumstances.

Even more infuriating is that
The top leaders turned a deaf ear and dumb, and even locked up the people who came to Beijing to appeal for justice.

This means that it is rotten from top to bottom.

Therefore, many merchants fled Shenling and moved overseas.

There is a vivid saying: "A county magistrate who ruins a family, a prefect who wipes out an entire clan."

Shen Elbow's experience is the best proof.

Based on this, some people even asserted that Shenling’s national destiny was cut off and would not last more than three years.

In fact, everyone knows it.

The Shenling Empire is a typical pyramid structure.
The lowest level is the common people, and then the levels pile up layer by layer.

Not to mention these businessmen, even the higher-ranking officials at all levels,

They will also be exploited and bullied by their superiors unscrupulously, but they dare not speak out.

In short, except for the "Lazy Toad" in the underground palace,
Everyone is in an environment of being bullied!
For example, Lingxiong, Tongguang, Longhushan Tianzun, Qintianjian Tianshi and other dignitaries,

If things don't go your way, that madman could accuse you of a crime at any time and the entire family would be executed.

This is called, go to bed with a head, wake up without a head...

Throughout the country, everyone lives in fear, feeling depressed and miserable.

Once bitten, twice shy.

Everyone agreed, hoping that Shen Elbow could give a clear response.

Shen Elbow stood up and bowed deeply to everyone.

"Dear seniors, on this issue,
The king has given clear instructions, and this is exactly what happened.

This is the main reason why I have called you all to this meeting today."

He lifted the curtain on the wall, and a schematic diagram of the structure appeared before everyone.

Yan Nantian took a closer look and found it very interesting.

"Mr. Shen, why does this Jeju Municipal Council... look like a government office?"

The head of the Hu family, wearing glasses, asked slowly:

"Elect? Board of directors? What's the charter?"

Shen Elbow was brief and to the point, first introducing the basic rules of the recommendation system.

He also said: "The recommendation system has been passed down in ancient times and has been around for a long time.
This is the system that the king improved upon, and it was first implemented in the Bu tribe in the North Sea, with remarkable results. "

He also said: "Since Gao abdicated, the king has implemented many benevolent policies.

In particular, delegating power to the people is most commendable. Important affairs of the state and the court are

All resolutions of "election and nomination" were implemented, thus bringing a new atmosphere to the government and the opposition.

This matter is witnessed by all, and you can inquire about it yourself."

Yan Nantian was particularly fond of it and asked for information in the teahouse.
Therefore, a lot is known about the changes in the Incheon court.

He asked: "But, what does the system of the imperial court have to do with us?"

Shen Elbow bowed towards the palace and said with a smile:

"Your Majesty's wisdom and wonderful ideas are beyond my reach...

For example, there is no government office on Jeju Island, and all affairs are handled by the "Municipal Council".
The imperial court has only sent a supervisory team, so don't worry.

The monitoring group does not interfere with the management of Jeju Island, but only targets illegal acts of members of the Municipal Council. ”

Hey!
More than a hundred merchants, big and small, were all dumbfounded.

For a moment, the entire lobby was silent.

After a while, Yan Nantian asked:

"Mr. Shen's intention is that from now on,

We have the final say on what happens on Jeju Island?"

Shen Elbow smiled and nodded: "Marquis Yan is very smart, he guessed it right!"

"No tax collector?"

“There are no taxes in Jeju, no taxes!”

"No military camp, constable?"

"The Municipal Council will recruit and manage the staff on its own. If training is required,

The court can provide instructors at its discretion or send personnel to Incheon for routine training.”

Yan Nantian couldn't suppress his excitement.

If this is true, Jeju Island is almost like a "country within a country", and the directors and officials of the Municipal Council are no different.

The Yan family, due to ancestral teachings, cannot participate in the official career of the Shenling Empire.
No matter how outstanding the children of the clan are, they cannot hold a real position in any government office.

But, Jeju Island does not belong to Shen Ling.

There’s absolutely no problem in getting yourself a director for fun.

Even though it was a deserted island, the temptation of power moved him.

There is a saying that goes, "Everything goes to extremes and then turns into its opposite."

The Yan family has been suppressed too harshly, so once they have the opportunity, they will move forward bravely and try boldly.

And the head of the Hu family also cried out in surprise:

"This, this is comparable to the 'rule of three generations'! This is simply a great benevolence!"

Someone asked: "What if there are criminals? How to deal with them?"

Shen Elbow replied calmly: "The police station arrested him.
The case will be referred to the Municipal Court for trial and judged in accordance with the Shenling Law.

Many people were shocked. "What? According to the Law of God?"

Shen Zhouzi smiled and said, "The Law of Divine Spirit is the only one that can be found at present.

A more complete legal system. Remember, it is the judge who makes unjust judgments, not the law.

Therefore, all members of the Municipal Council have the power to impeach directors and heads of departments.
Everyone was stunned and nodded.

That's so true.

who?

Beihai's father-in-law, the founder of Jeju Island, the richest businessman in Shenling, Shen Elbow.

However, in specific matters,
The honorary chairman is nowhere to be seen. What’s going on?

Yan Nantian smiled and asked:

"What exactly is Mr. Shen's 'honorary chairman' responsible for?"

Shen Elbow sighed and said, "In order to avoid abusing power for personal gain,

The King strictly forbids me to participate in the Municipal Council, but he also thinks that
In recognition of his hard work, Shen was appointed as the honorary chairman.
It is mainly used for ceremonial activities such as receiving distinguished guests and hosting the opening of important projects.

In fact, it is similar to the wooden statues in temples and Taoist temples..."

Yan Nantian smiled but didn't say anything.

After all, the Shen family owns such a large port and can just sit back and collect money.

Moreover, with his intelligence,

He definitely could not fail to see the prospects of Jeju Island and must have lost all his fortune.

In fact, he had a deep understanding of
We must avoid suspicion of the other party's identity as the father-in-law of the emperor.

It might be a good thing that the Shen family does not get involved in the vortex of power.

This way, all merchants can feel more at ease.

Anyway, for the sake of the title of father-in-law of the emperor, there's nothing wrong with enhancing his reputation.

Thus, the election for the Municipal Council began.

The business will nominate itself to run for seven directors (if there are fewer than seven, the honorary chairman will appoint the additional members).

According to the rules, each of the 117 businesses present has one vote.

Vote for the candidates, and the one with the most votes wins.

The voting results showed that the top five players were determined, which was not surprising.

The sixth person was the Goryeo businessman Lin Shangwo, who saved the face of the peninsula.

The seventh person is the owner of Yanxiang Club, Li Chengjia, the nephew of Li Qingluan.

Lu Yuan had already left Yanxiang Society long ago and focused on controlling the Beihai Army.

From then on, control of the Chamber of Commerce returned to the Li family.

At this point, the first board of directors of the Jeju Free Trade Island Industrial Council was elected.
It went extremely smoothly and everyone was happy with the voting results.

It is impossible for the heads of the seven major companies to stay in Jeju Island permanently.
They will send representatives to the island to serve as directors.

In fact, Jeju Island is a blank slate and there is a lot of work to be done.

For example, construction, setting up various departments, recruiting workers and encouraging people to move to the island.

In short, although the sparrow is small, it has all the necessary organs.

However, a good start is half the success, and everyone is more motivated.

Many merchants quietly increased their investments and began hoarding land around Shen Elbow.

The land near the port terminals has been fenced off.

Many people were a step late.
The land that he had originally coveted was taken away by someone, and he was immediately devastated and beat his chest in anger.

Others simply increase the price to buy.

Thousands or tens of thousands of taels, but he never frowned.

Soon, Yan Nantian discovered a business opportunity.

Seeing so many merchants, the enthusiasm is high.
Jeju Island basically hit the ground running and was destined to have a bright future.

Well, once the business is established, every inch of land will become valuable.

Everyone is staring at the port terminal, rushing to it...

However, if you give up what others take, you should do the opposite and bet on the unpopular ones to get a big return with a small investment.

So, he opened his mouth and circled the Hallasan Mountain in the central part.

Shen Elbow's eyes lit up, and he gave a thumbs up and praised:

"The actions of Marquis Yan are indeed extraordinary. Such a big move is brilliant! It is really brilliant!"

Yan Nantian smiled slightly and said:
"No, no! Yan admires the King of Beihai.
I have no other intentions, I just want to contribute to Jeju and do my part!"

Shen Elbow asked with a smile: "Halna Mountain is steep and tall, with infinite scenery. How does the Marquis of Yan intend to operate it?"

Yan Nantian smiled and said:
"The wise man loves water, the benevolent man loves mountains.
Backed by mountains and facing the water, with the sea and sky merging into one, it is an excellent place to live.
Isn’t it wonderful to watch the tides rise and fall in the morning and the clouds roll in the evening? "

It is obvious that Yan Nantian wants to get into real estate.
Moreover, they are basically high-end residences in the form of single-family villas.

Why couldn't it be built for him to live in?

Spending five hundred thousand taels of silver to build a house...even a fool wouldn't do it?

Shen Elbow said with a smile: "By then, if there are any vacant residences, please reserve two for me."

Yan Nantian asked doubtfully: "Two buildings?"

Shen Elbow smiled and said, "Yes, I have one for myself and another for my daughter."

Oh!
Yan Nantian suddenly realized and gave a thumbs up.

"Don't worry, the two best places will definitely be reserved for Mr. Shen."

Faced with unprecedented favorable policies,
Businessmen burst out with great enthusiasm and potential.

The development of Jeju Island has made substantial breakthroughs.

The investment in land alone amounted to tens of millions of taels of silver.

This is an era where the quickest ones get the most, and Jeju Island will usher in an infrastructure frenzy.

Meanwhile, Jeolla Province, across the sea, was also in an uproar.

Jeju Island recruits islanders, construction workers, and various staff.

The salary and benefits are very high, including food and accommodation, starting at one hundred cents a day.

Many farmers think he is a liar.
There is no such thing as pie falling from the sky. There must be a scam!
But many young people could not resist the temptation and secretly went to the recruitment points to sign up.

Sure enough, when they landed,
What comes into view is the rows of simple sheds.
There are already many people working hard on the construction site.

The foreman doesn't care whether you are hungry or not, and will take you to the kitchen to eat first.

Each person gets a bowl of rice and a bowl of meat soup.

There are also various large pots of vegetables and savory sauces, all unlimited.

After eating and drinking, take your tools to the designated location and just follow along to work.

After a day's work, the foreman would come directly to pay the workers.

Really, there are 100 wen, and craftsmen can get 150 wen.

It was the first time for a rural guy to see so much money.

They were all excited, dancing and laughing with their companions, bubbling with joy.

If anyone is not working honestly, the foreman will point it out in public.

Then, for a day's wages, he was sent back to the peninsula.

It is said that they will be blacklisted and never hired again.

Although Jeju Island was bustling with activity, the streets of Incheon were deserted.

Why?

Because the King of Beihai wants to marry the jewel in the crown of Shen Eldzi, the richest businessman in Shenling.

Taining prefect Tang Yin... No, Lord Tang has been promoted.

He is now the chief academician of the Hanlin Academy in Incheon, a third-rank official.

There are many rumors circulating among the people.

For example, the King of Beihai fell in love with the daughter of the Shen family after seeing the painting of "Spring Palace" by Grand Secretary Tang.

For example, because Emperor Shen Ling snatched the beautiful lady from the Shen Mansion,

This forced the King of Beihai to raise the banner of rebellion against Emperor Linggui.

This is pure nonsense, the timing doesn't even match.

But, rumors in the market just love this kind of explosive news.

The Internal Security Bureau requested instructions: Should we arrest these scums who slandered the emperor?

As a result, Lu Yuan just laughed and the matter was left unresolved.

When you are famous, you are prone to gossip.
Let them talk, it won't hurt you. (End of this chapter)