A powerful minister of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 122 Call Me the Sponsor Daddy (Part )
"what?"

"impossible!"

"Twelve, don't say such big words."

What Song Xuan said just now was too big.

Without spending a penny, there will be a steady flow of funds to build the academy.

It's a business with no capital at all.

Is it possible to just rely on words?
Except for Yang Zijin, all the people present here have served as officials.

Even if you are the Marquis of Baili, the people will not believe you even if you say a few inspiring words.

Only when the relief rice enters their stomachs will the people calm down and listen to what you, the county magistrate, have to say.

Otherwise it's all in vain.

Interests are the main reason that can tie others to your side, not just shouting a few words of sages and expecting the people to follow you and do things!
Fan Zhongyan had a deep understanding of this!
Yan Shu became interested. He always believed that Song Xuan was a person who never gave up and was also quite arrogant and looked down on most people.

Although he can make friends with many people, others think he is a heroic person.

But these are just appearances!
Yan Shu, who is also a child prodigy, can understand Song Xuan's situation very well.

He went through the same thing back then, but only when he got older did he realize how ridiculous and naive his thoughts were back then.

But everyone has to go through this process, and when they reach a certain age, they will awaken unconsciously and there will be no need for others to educate them.

"Tell me more."

Yan Shu now had great patience, waiting to see what earth-shattering remarks he could make.

Such a good deal, how come so many wealthy businessmen in the Song Dynasty who are good at business didn’t find it, but it was discovered by you?
No one will believe it if you tell them!
"If you can find a way to supply the academy with Chengdu mulberry paper in large quantities, I will tell you all about my business plan. If not, then there is no point in telling you."

Everyone then looked towards Yang Zijin. Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, Yang Zijin nodded.
"My father does have some old friends and students who can handle this."

When Song Xuan heard this answer, he took the initiative to close the door to prevent anyone from eavesdropping. Seeing how strict he was, several people also looked serious.

"This is my plan."

After listening to Song Xuan's plan, Yan Shu and others asked questions from time to time.

Song Shou shook his head repeatedly: "No, you are violating the laws of the Song Dynasty!"

"President Song, which law of the Song Dynasty do you think I have violated?"

During the Northern Song Dynasty, gambling was regarded as a serious social problem. Despite strict laws, gambling was still prevalent among the people, and there was a huge contradiction between the law and reality.

Seeing that they were still thinking, Song Xuan explained:

“According to the provisions of the Great Song Dynasty Criminal Code, those who participate in gambling will be punished with caning (beating the buttocks with a stick) and fined according to the severity of the offense;

Those who organize gambling will be subject to heavier penalties, possibly even exile or prison terms;

The money and items used for gambling will be confiscated by the government."

"But does any of the business plans I just mentioned violate the laws of the Great Song Dynasty?"

Yan Shu and others were puzzled by Song Xuan's knowledge of the laws of the Song Dynasty. He was not familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, but he was familiar with the laws of the Song Dynasty.

The imperial examinations did not test law. It was not until the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of Song that the court required judicial examinations when selecting officials.

The best ones are promoted, and then some people get promoted by cheating.

Prime Minister Wang Dan discovered that these officials were cheating, so he ordered the examination discipline to be strengthened.

Song Xuan's question made Song Shou silent.

Because people go to his bookstore to buy novel chapters for reading, in order to give back to customers, he gives away three-star lottery tickets, and winners can receive prize money.

In this way, the laws of the Song Dynasty were circumvented, which was a reasonable loophole.

Yan Shu nodded slightly. "What Twelve Brother said makes sense. It doesn't violate the laws of the Song Dynasty, but you've already registered in the court, and there are many people watching you."

He felt that since Song Xuan had already sat at the poker table in advance, Song Xuan's actions could not only represent himself.

"Mr. Yan is right, but are we afraid of others' concerns and shouldn't we pursue the goals we want to achieve?"

Song Xuan waved his folding fan and said, "I don't want to live my whole life under the eyes of others, restricting my actions."

“Even if the imperial court wants to investigate in the future, it will have to make improvements according to the laws of the Song Dynasty. Once the laws of the Song Dynasty are improved, it will take some time.

I am confident that during this period I can earn enough money to expand the college and provide meals for many of my classmates."

Regardless of others, Yang Zijin was already moved after hearing what Song Xuan said.

The academy can accomplish so many things without spending a penny and just by providing a channel. He is willing to accompany Song Xuan to give it a try.

As long as Yingtian Academy can be built better, he will die without regrets.

Even if something happens in the future, Yang Zijin is willing to take the blame.

He immediately expressed his position to Song Xuan, telling him to prepare with confidence and that he would personally take care of the stabilization of the channel.

Even if something goes wrong in the future, he will be the only one to bear the responsibility, and it has nothing to do with others.

Fan Zhongyan immediately started fighting again, I am the headmaster of Yingtian Academy now, even if something happens, I will take the responsibility.

You, Yang Zijin, are just a teacher who teaches and educates people. What does this have to do with you?
Seeing that the two began to argue about who would take the blame in the future, Yan Shu waved his sleeves:

"Alright, stop arguing. This guy is smarter than a monkey. If there's any trouble, he'll run away long ago. There's no need for you to take the blame."

Besides, it was me who was in charge of making Yingtian Academy go further. Even if you really have to take the blame, you are not qualified. This is all my, Yan Shu's, responsibility.

Of course, Yan Shu did not say what was in his heart.

He simply asked, "Twelfth Brother, let me ask you, how confident are you?"

"If we go to great lengths to purchase large quantities of Chengdu mulberry paper, but can't sell it, then you'll have missed the boat."

"Don't worry, Mr. Yan. You don't have to spend a penny. Whether you win or lose, it's me, Song Twelve, who spends the money. You just need to provide a stable channel and wait for the return."

"Okay." Yan Shu made the final decision:
"Then let's talk about the profit sharing."

Song Xuan smiled and said, "I wonder what share Mr. Yan wants?"

"Fifty-fifty!"

Yan Shu stretched out his hand, but Song Xuan didn't give him any face and snorted:
"Delusion!"

As soon as these two words came out, Zhang Shide's eyes widened.

Are you still a good student in the college?

Just now he was saying that he would do this and that for the academy, and was willing to bear the consequences of being punished.

But when it comes to money, you come up with two words.

"Shi Er Lang, do you feel that you are asking for too much and are you sorry?"

"Prefect Yan is truly an expert at feigning ignorance."

Song Xuan returned these words to Yan Shu exactly as they were.

"Hahaha." Yan Shu laughed for a while, and then confirmed that this business was profitable.

Otherwise, Song Xuan would not fight for his own interests, he could just talk big.

It would be great if I could make money.

So Yan Shu took the initiative to lower the price: "The academy only provides channels. You have published many books, so we can't let you suffer too much. How about you give me six and the academy four?"

"No." Song Xuan shook his head repeatedly:
"The venue and personnel costs are all mine. Even though I'm helping the academy solve some problems, do you think the academy has the nerve to stand over me and suck my blood?"

Fan Zhongyan also thought Song Xuan was right: "Then name your price for twelve."

Song Xuan extended his index finger and said, "19 points, one for the academy."

Now even Yan Shu felt that Song Xuan's price reduction was too harsh: "One?"

"When will the academy be able to raise enough money?"

"This won't work, absolutely not!"

Not only Yan Shu, but even Fan Zhongyan felt that it was too little.

"You have the academy's endorsement for your business, something you won't find anywhere else in the entire Song Dynasty, and yet you only give the academy a share?"

"If we can't reach an agreement, do you really think the academy can't do this alone?"

Listening to Yan Shu's threat, Song Xuan laughed heartily. He patted his thigh with his folding fan:
"Mr. Yan, you know I never walk on one leg. Since I have dared to tell you my business plan, I have more than one trick up my sleeve."

"You guys have no business experience. If you want to challenge me, you'll be the one who loses money in the end."

"I'm not bragging. I've been hawking on the streets since I was eight years old. I've grown from a small stall to two shops. In the whole of Lema Town, besides my cold paste shop, is there anyone else selling it?"

Song Xuan was confident. He looked around and said, "Everyone, just wait and see."

Yan Shu knew that Song Xuan was not bragging, and he became more convinced that this was a way to make money, otherwise Song Xuan would not have fought so hard for his own interests.

"Business is business. If you make an offer, you have to allow me to bargain."

Yan Shu felt that no one present would argue with Song Xuan about such matters of interest, so he had to step forward.

"The academy is indeed facing difficulties in running its business. This money is not going into my pocket, Yan Shu, nor into the pockets of the other teachers."

"As a student of Yingtian Academy, are you, Song Xuan, just like those profiteers out there, rubbing the academy's reputation on the ground and only willing to give a penny of profit?"

Yan Shu didn't say anything. We have helped you so much, you have to learn to be grateful.

In fact, it wasn't just Song Xuan. If such incidents happened to other students, they would also try their best to protect the other students.

Yan Shu was unwilling to let this act of repaying a favor be of no benefit in the long run.

Song Xuan also let out a breath:

"Let Prefect Yan know that although this business is well managed and profitable in the long run, it still requires a considerable investment in the early stages."

"I just lowered the price so much because Mr. Yan asked for too much. That's absolutely not acceptable. It's not conducive to the development of business."

"If the same group of people suck blood and parasitize on someone for too long, that person will eventually die of exhaustion."

"I think everyone here understands this principle: what is sustainable development and what is exhausting the resources."

Yan Shu nodded in agreement with Song Xuan: "Then what is your bottom line?"

"Twenty-eight." Song Xuan patted his chest.
"I've been in charge from beginning to end, so naturally I should take the lion's share. Even if the academy doesn't spend a penny, I'll take 20%, which is already my greatest sincerity."

"Besides, this matter is led by me as the financial backer of the academy. The academy should not interfere in the business affairs. Just be a good supplier of Chengdu mulberry paper for me."

In the lottery industry, a portion of the money is always taken away in the name of welfare.

After Song Xuan finished speaking, the others didn't have any objections.

No matter what, professional matters should be left to professionals. If Song Xuan does a good job, the academy will also make a profit.

As for having the academy endorse his bookstore, that is also a good deal.

Generally speaking, if a college wants to endorse someone's business, it may not necessarily get financial support.

Yan Shu really understood what Song Xuan meant. He could get a share of the profits, and the academy could also pay a certain amount of money to act as a middleman and sell the purchased mulberry paper to him.

In this way, as long as Song Xuan Bookstore's business continues to be good, the academy will be able to have a steady stream of income.

Yan Shu did not argue any further. He thought that the academy could get 20% of the profits without spending a penny, which was already a great advantage.

If he is not satisfied, I am afraid that Song Xuan will not have the motivation to make progress even if he handles such things by himself.

"Then I'll have to take great care of this matter, Twelve Lang."

Yang Zijin was the first to agree.

Zhang Shide didn't think there was a problem. Since Yan Shu had just asked Song Xuan a question and he had also given a practical plan, he might as well go ahead and do it.

It's much better than this old man trying for a long time to figure out how to raise money for the academy.

"Then you should go back and prepare well."

Yan Shu didn't need to sign any 28-point contract with Song Xuan; they could just make a gentleman's agreement.

According to Song Xuan's usual generous behavior, Yan Shu felt that once Song Xuan made money, he would certainly not lack funds for the academy, and might even give more.

After Song Xuan bowed to everyone, he opened the door again to ventilate the room and returned home.

"Twelfth brother, you must not lose sight of the big picture and forget that studying at the academy is the most important thing."

Just as Song Xuan stepped out of the door, Fan Zhongyan, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke.

After all, raising funds is what he, as the headmaster, should do.

Now all the burden is on Song Xuan, a new student. How can this be possible?
"Thank you for the reminder, Master." Song Xuan saluted again:
"I will definitely study hard in the future. As long as things are on the right track, I am very willing to be a hands-off boss. The master has also seen this in Lema Town."

Fan Zhongyan nodded slightly, it was indeed true:

"Then go ahead and do it boldly. If anything comes up, tell others that it was my idea. I won't let your future be affected."

Song Xuan once again thanked Fan Zhongyan, the perfect man of the Song Dynasty, for allowing him to put all the blame on him.

After everyone left, Song Shou was the first to stand up:

"Everyone, do you really believe that Song Xuan can make the academy profitable in the long run without the academy spending a penny?"

"Even the business saint Zhu Tao Gong wouldn't make such a boast!"

Yan Shu also stood up and stretched his legs and feet. He always felt uncomfortable after sitting for a long time.
"Gong Chui, do you want to make a bet?"

"Another bet?"

Especially the bet is whether Song Xuan can succeed!

This guy is a bit of a nemesis.

Song Shou felt a little conflicted because he didn't win the last bet.

(End of this chapter)