Northern Song Dynasty Revitalization Strategy

Chapter 608 Standing in a different position to look at the problem

Fan Sheng said helplessly: "There is a reason why many of my ministers prefer the first-class mansions for big transactions now. It is because they can afford the risk. For merchants below the third-class merchants, if something happens to the sailboat at sea, their homes will be destroyed. Please also ask the officials to learn from you."

The first-class merchants are indeed more capable of resisting risks. Ordinary merchants are involved in large overseas transactions, and it is easy to cause their homes to be destroyed. Zhao Huan looked at the letter again.

From Zhao Huan's point of view, Fan Sheng was indeed involved too deeply with first-class merchants, but most of the content involved involved high-profit, high-return, high-risk high-sea transactions.

For example, if you go to the Wa country to return to Yi, you can make more than ten times the profit for a trip, but it is also possible that the ship will capsize and there will be nothing left.

Zhao Huan asked Zhao Ying to fetch the customs declaration form, and found that the probability of an accident with the incoming and outgoing thousand-material ship was as high as [-]%.

Zhao Huan studied for a long time before he said suspiciously: "That is to say, the bigger the ship, the less risky it is? I have seen that a thousand-year-old ship is the most prone to accidents."

Fan Sheng nodded: "For maritime trade, the bigger the ship is, the less likely it is to sink. Even if it leaks, just seal it up. It can also sail to Wa Kingdom or Champa, where it will be repaired."

"So the government wants to build big ships, and the people also need big ships, but now the only big ship with a material of [-] materials, Mulan Zhou, needs to do various nautical experiments."

It was only then that Zhao Huan discovered that Fan Sheng's actions seemed unfair, but they were protecting merchants who were not very wealthy.

They really can't afford it.

Fan Sheng wiped the sweat from his brow, the official finally heard what he was saying.

"The minister also restricted the ordinary trade of first-class merchants in Jinkou, such as bulk, wholesale, purchase, etc., all of which restricted first-class to third-class merchants, and gave profits to small merchants. After all, big merchants have already earned enough at sea. If you make too much profit, you can’t compete with small merchants.”

"But the bulk of the profits are in maritime trade, alas."

"The minister also designed a set of reporting methods to report first-class merchants and ground bulk, but it has some effects. The last page is some results of specific punishments for first- to third-class merchants."

Zhao Huan took Zhao Ying to the letter, and turned it to the end, and there were indeed dense traces of punishing high-ranking businessmen who violated the rules.

Fan Sheng said helplessly: "I have done my job, but I still have to be scolded. The huge profits of the sea trade make them greedy, but they can't afford to pay, and I am also worried."

"At the beginning, there were several cases in Jinkou where a family went to sea. The owner of the family went to sea and capsized the ship and sank in the sea. The family lost their livelihood and went directly to the sea. This is why the minister banned the young man. Merchants participate in maritime trade."

"This has become a high-end merchant in their eyes."

Zhao Huan put the letter on several cases, glanced at Zhao Ying, and asked Zhao Ying to continue to investigate whether what Fan Sheng said was true.

He pointed to the group of merchants behind Fan Sheng and said, "Then look at the ones standing behind you, aren't they first-class merchants? It's no wonder that the common people don't misunderstand you if you mingle with them every day."

Fan Sheng was about to kneel down again, but was stopped by Zhao Huan before he explained: "They are all merchants who held the Wan Guo Exhibition for the officials. There are also merchants from Korea, Japan, and Champa, and even Sogdian from the Huoxun Kingdom. People. I seldom have private contact with them on weekdays."

"Then why did you tell these first-class merchants the news that I came to Tianjin?" Zhao Huan asked his last question.

Fan Sheng's expression changed from panic to surprise, and he said, "Isn't this what the officials mean?"

"I told you! It is strictly forbidden to disturb the people." Zhao Huan looked at Fan Sheng and said sternly.

Fan Sheng said with some embarrassment: "Isn't this the usual practice?"

"What do you mean?" Zhao Huan always felt that the two of them were having a conversation, and their thinking was not on the same line at all.

The donkey's lips are not right with the horse's mouth.

After Zhao Ying left, Sun Li stood by. He obviously understood the meaning of the embarrassing conversation between the two, and his eyes were full of anxiety.But he dared not say what it meant.

He rolled his eyes and ran to find Zhao Ying back.

Zhao Ying went to investigate what Fan Sheng had done, and the place she went to was naturally the tea house with the most crowded people.

Zhao Ying, who was dressed in regular clothes, looked a bit like the big butler of a wealthy family, chatting carefully with many tea guests in the tea house.

Find out what Fan Sheng did.

"I'm sorry, brother. In other words, if our family wants to buy and sell rouge and gouache here, we only need to go to the government to report and have a third-class or above merchant certificate from the mansion shop?" Zhao Ying randomly found one. The tea guest in the tea house invited him a cup of tea, and the talkative person naturally had something to say.

The tea customer on the other side nodded deeply: "What's the matter, can he still stop you from doing business by talking about the magistrate?"

Zhao Ying asked without changing his expression: "Don't you need to give him some money and silk for Fan Sheng? My family owner is a wealthy merchant in the south of the Yangtze River, and he has plenty of money. Someone in Jiangnan Suwen said that Fan Sheng is a glutton with a big appetite."

The tea guest was not dressed too gorgeously, and he didn't seem to be a wealthy family. Hearing what Zhao Ying said, he also laughed out loud.

After the tea guest finished laughing, he shook his head and said, "It's not the first time I've heard what this official said. It's widely rumored in Jiangnan that Fan Sheng has a big appetite, and if he doesn't give him money, he can't hang out in Jinkou. It's not the case. He It's unfair to do things, and it's true to let the wealthy merchants benefit, how many times have you been complained about? But there has never been any talk of being greedy for money."

"You don't even look at how far it is from Jinkou to Yanjing. The official family is in Yanjing. He is greedy for money today, but he will be taken away by the officials tomorrow as a model. The school captains composed of retired soldiers, It's not for dry food. It's amazing."

"The fault is that Fan Sheng has eaten the guts of a bear and a leopard. He wouldn't dare to give him a hundred guts."

Zhao Ying wanted to ask again, but was stopped by Sun Li, and told Zhao Ying about the current conversation in Shangshanlou.

When the tea guest saw Sun Li running from the direction of Shangshan Building, he knew that this might really be a wealthy merchant from the south of the Yangtze River.

"You high-ranking official, don't worry about doing business in Jinkou! If Fan Sheng dares to openly ask for your money, you just have to stand in this teahouse and shout, and tomorrow, the emperor of the Song Dynasty will take Fan Sheng. Already!" The tea guest talked about a lot of conveniences from all over the world, aiming at persuading Zhao Ying to settle down.

Zhao Ying listened to his self-proclaimed words, nodded, left the teahouse, and walked towards Shangshan Building.

Sun Li followed Zhao Ying step by step, listening to Zhao Ying's know-how on how to handle affairs for officials.

Zhao Ying walked quickly back to the Shangshan Building, and said, "This tea customer is from Zhejiang, and the pronunciation of official Chinese is not accurate."

"But he agrees with Jinkou from the bottom of his heart. Opening and closing his mouth is the benefit of Jinkou. I'm afraid we won't do business with them. This kind of recognition is not easy."

"The officials asked us to investigate whether Fan Sheng did a good job or not. If we look at these businessmen and wanderers, it can best reflect the problem. Therefore, if you pay more attention to what you do, you will always find a way."

Zhao Ying hurried back to Shangshan Building, whispered to Zhao Huan, and talked about her understanding of the Jinkou matter.

"Officials, as for what Fan Sheng said, I think it makes sense." Zhao Ying carefully expressed her opinion.

Zhao Huan looked at Zhao Ying suspiciously and said, "That is to say, I asked him to harass the people wantonly, and I asked him to spread the news? How unreasonable! My strict order is not to disturb the people!"

Zhao Ying said in a low voice with some embarrassment: "When the Taishang Huang Nanxing used to like to say this, the stricter the order, it means that the local officials must be more prepared, and the reception standards must be higher."

"This has become a rule in the officialdom."

Zhao Huan's eyes widened, and there is such an operation? !

Zhao Ying nodded helplessly, and said: "In the second year of Xuanhe, the Supreme Emperor came to Jinan Mansion, and the governor of Jinan Mansion did not know such rules. He prepared a simple welcome and hospitality according to the Supreme Emperor's order of simplicity. Before leaving Jinan Mansion, the governor was demoted to Lingnan."

"Li Bangyan is still smart. In the third year of Daguan, the Supreme Emperor visited the two Zhejiang provinces. When he came to Yuhang, Li Bangyan prepared 38 dishes and 72 dancers entertained the Supreme Emperor. He made the Supreme Emperor happy and was promoted to Beijing. "

Zhao Huan looked around, and everyone lowered their heads, pretending not to hear this.

Zhao Huan looked at Chen Zimei, and then thought that the first time he saw Chen Chong, Chen Chong was going to give him a top-quality lean horse.

The group of county magistrates did nothing but went to Heyin County to have an audience.

Does the relationship still have a historical origin?
The hole dug by Zhao Guangyi hasn't been filled yet, and the hole dug by Zhao Ji can't be filled, right?
Zhao Huan raised the group of first-class merchants. He was more disgusted with the collusion of sense merchants, and in his heart, he actually had a bit... contempt for the civil service system.

What they did was disgusting, so he subconsciously thought that Fan Sheng was the same thing.

"Fan Sheng, I know you're in trouble now. It's just that small merchants can't afford the sea trade. Every time the sea trade is a gamble, and it's the life of the whole family, but they are eager to participate in this matter." Zhao Huan After thinking about it, he said with a smile.

If I have misunderstood someone, then I can help him solve his urgent needs, which is considered clear.

"That's right, money touches people's hearts. This is also the reason why I became notorious as Fan Qingtian at the beginning, and became the notoriety of Fan Dog's Tail." , it was his first time out of Beijing, he was a bit overwhelmed.

"You have banned small cargo ships in the high seas. There are dozens of cargo ships with [-] materials. After running for two years, only one sank. The big ships can withstand wind and waves. It is imperative to eliminate small ships in the high seas. If you don't eliminate tomorrow They have to be eliminated too." Zhao Huan said with a smile.

Fan Sheng said with a mournful face, "I've thought about this too, so they're going to scold me to death? Small merchants don't have much goods, how can they afford three thousand?"

"Listen to what I have to say, and then build a chamber of commerce, let small merchants unite, and make a boat, save those big boats from being empty, and the small boats are too dangerous to be busy." Zhao Huan said looking at Fan Sheng.

This idea is a sharp weapon for later generations of England to gallop across the ocean. The establishment of a joint chamber of commerce made it possible to go to sea on a large scale.

Only relying on a few nobles, the sun never sets cannot be established.

Fan Sheng's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he clapped his hands vigorously: "In this way, those big ships in the airport can also be used. Wonderful!"

"There is another trick, you come here with your ears, and I will tell you." Zhao Huan said with a smile.

Is there a coup?

Fan Sheng, in my opinion, there is almost no solution to the problem. Is there any other way for the officials?

　Thanks to "another novice" for the reward, thank you for your support.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)