Dad, don't be greedy! My brother climbed into the emperor's bed, and I became famous overn

Shen Yanqing felt his blood boiling.

If this is true...

If the Shen family could truly bypass the Cui family entirely and sell their grain openly and legitimately to merchants from all over the country…

Then the Shen family would truly have a chance to turn their lives around and never have to depend on others again!

However, vigilance is often lost in the midst of fervor.

A few sharp, questioning voices suddenly emerged from the crowd:

"You talk a good game! What if your Puji Hall takes our money and then secretly colludes with certain forces to control us?"

"That's right! The business world is like a battlefield. Who knows if your newly arrived Pujitang has a reliable foundation?"

Gu Mingyue showed no anger whatsoever.

"This is an excellent question, young master."

She slightly raised her hand and snapped her fingers.

Wen Yanzhi immediately understood, and carrying a thick stack of books that looked like bricks, he walked forward with his head held high.

"Please take a look, everyone. This is a sample lease agreement for a shop in Pujitang Commodity City."

"Pujitang only provides the trading venue and platform, and will never interfere in the business operations of any of your companies."

Gu Mingyue's calm demeanor reassured everyone present.

"A tax official specially appointed by the Ministry of Revenue of the Imperial Court will be stationed permanently in the commodity market!"

"Every single one of your transactions must be filed with the Ministry of Revenue for tax payment!"

"If any business in this city encounters bullying, price suppression, forced buying and selling, or even interception of goods."

"You don't need to go to the yamen to beat the drum; you can go to the on-site tax office in the commodity market to file a complaint right now!"

"The imperial court will severely punish those involved in the robbery, which is tantamount to treason, in accordance with the serious crime of bandits robbing property! This will restore a clean and fair business environment for everyone!"

Upon hearing this, gasps of astonishment rippled through the audience.

The Ministry of Revenue is stationed here? The imperial court is vouching for them?!

It seems this wholesale market is approved by the imperial court!

The crowd felt a greater sense of trust.

Shen Yanqing stared intently at the young woman on the stage, a profound and indescribable shock welling up within him.

Such courage at such a young age.

This woman... is far from simple.

The Pujitang Logistics Park and Commodity Wholesale City platforms neither openly competed with our valves for business, nor did they secretly provide other merchants with opportunities to develop and rise.

This will directly rewrite the existing rules of the business world!

Meanwhile, at the very back of the trading center.

Gu Mingli leaned lazily against a pillar, looking at the dumbfounded merchants below the stage, and smiled smugly.

His sister's rhetoric not only secured the backing of state capital but also created tax authorities and channels for protecting rights.

To be honest, it was a devastating blow to these feudal-era merchants, with exceptionally high effectiveness.

Xiao Ye stood beside him with his hands behind his back, his deep gaze piercing through the crowd and fixed firmly on Gu Mingyue, who was shining brightly on the stage.

"reasonable."

"Hmm?" Gu Mingli turned his head.

"Your sister is quite bold; she's willing to offend the powerful clans and aristocratic families without hesitation. As for how to maintain balance and stability, she's left it all to me."

Upon hearing this, Gu Mingli couldn't help but chuckle, his tone revealing a hint of self-satisfaction.

"That's what we call a team effort. If you want to break the monopoly of powerful clans, you naturally need to dismantle their ranks first."

"If the new policies are continued, the power of the aristocratic families will naturally disintegrate."

Xiao Ye turned his head, looked at the seemingly carefree minister beside him, and chuckled.

"Everyone in the Gu family... is quite extraordinary."

Gu Mingli didn't understand the deeper meaning in his words and just laughed it off.

"That's right, my sister is a natural business genius. Her head is full of good ideas that can make money."

Xiao Ye smiled but didn't reply.

Gu Mingli is still too naive when it comes to court politics.

Forget it, I won't try to trick this kid out of his hand.

He turned his gaze back to the stage, his eyes growing increasingly deep.

Gu Mingli was unaware of Xiao Ye's thoughts.

He moved closer and continued to lower his voice to give his prized student a "modern business popularization".

"Actually, that's not all. My sister will definitely create a membership group later."

"Member group?" Xiao Ye raised an eyebrow, showing interest in this novel term.

"It's about connecting and maintaining relationships with these wealthy and aristocratic members who paid a high price to join today."

"We regularly organize high-end member cocktail parties and sports events to give everyone a chance to get together."

"We'll send them some insider information and special perks later."

Xiao Ye was an exceptionally intelligent man. After a moment's thought, he nodded and revealed the secret.

"In this way, they are given a very high sense of specialness, and the shared benefits... strengthen their cohesion."

"That's right!"

Gu Mingli grinned and gave Xiao Ye a thumbs up.

"Your Majesty is truly insightful!"

His last students this year were so easy to teach; they grasped things immediately!

Xiao Ye merely smiled faintly, yet his eyes already held an aura of dominance that seemed to encompass the world.

If this continues... the business world will be reshuffled, gradually breaking free from the monopoly and control of the old powerful families.

As powerful clans decline, true freedom of buying and selling, openness and fairness can then be achieved through this circle.

What a great move!

Meanwhile, on stage, Gu Mingyue's speech was nearing its end, and the atmosphere in the room was completely ignited.

"If you wish to secure one of the first spots to move into the wholesale market and enjoy more exclusive member benefits, please raise your paddles to bid once the auction begins."

"Membership fee: 30,000 taels of silver. Highest bidder wins!"

"Only 300 spots are available, first come, first served, no exceptions!"

After speaking, she nodded slightly, turned around and left the stage decisively, leaving the spotlight to the frenzied businessmen.

Wen Yanzhi took over the conversation and strode onto the stage.

"Distinguished guests! The moment to change your family's destiny has arrived! The auction shall begin immediately!"

"Those interested, please hold up your signs!"

"Clang~~"

As soon as the gong sounded, the audience erupted in cheers.

A whole row of arms shot up with a "whoosh," the red number plates waving so fast it was dizzying.

"I'll offer thirty thousand taels!"

"You think you can buy your future with 30,000? I'll offer 33,000!"

"Thirty-four thousand! I'll take this spot!"

"Thirty-five thousand! Don't even think about taking it from me!"

Bidding cries rose and fell, the young noblemen blushed, and stared intently at the quota board on the stage like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey.

Prices have skyrocketed.

Shen Yanqing took a deep breath, his palms sweating, and suddenly raised the number plate in his hand.

"I'll offer thirty-six thousand taels!"

However, this bid was instantly drowned out by an even louder chorus.

The audience was in complete chaos, with hundreds of people raising signs at the same time, their rationality completely consumed by their desire for the future.

Wen Yanzhi smiled, but his eyes quickly estimated the number of people holding up signs.

Upon seeing nearly three hundred people, he made a gesture to his men.

The owner set a price limit, requiring that the amount paid for the first membership not exceed 50,000 taels.

Registration begins!

The frenzy ended in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

All 300 spots were sold out!

In a corner of the hall, several wealthy merchants who hadn't brought enough silver notes were so frustrated that they slapped their thighs until they were bruised, their eyes filled with resentment.

Several people, their eyes red, even squeezed to the front of the stage, clinging tightly to the sleeves of the Pujitang shop assistants:

"Hey sir, could you please make an exception? I'll write you an IOU! I'll send someone home to get the money right away! Please let me have one more spot on credit!"

The well-trained staff stepped forward, skillfully blocking the frantic individual customers and calming them down.

The three hundred gentlemen who won the bid were then invited to the trading counter next door.

Bank of Communications, verification, and registration!