Ming Zuo

Chapter 72 The Alliance of Interests
If someone claims to be rich in historical knowledge and tells you triumphantly that it is useless to make glass in the Ming Dynasty and it will not make money...

Don't think about it, just scrape him with big ears and you're done.

There were glass products in the Ming Dynasty, and they were very common, but it was not a concept at all with the glass products of later generations.

Basically, except for glasses, Daming's glass products have little practicality.

Today's Westerners have come up with monoculars, but they can't be seen in Daming.

Therefore, when Zuo Menggeng took out glass cups, flat glass, glass bottles and other items and placed them in front of Liu Yiyuan, Zhang Haogu, Geng Zhangguang, Wang Weiran and others, they all went crazy.

"Is this a tortoiseshell?"

"I've never seen anything so crystal clear."

"This kind of ingenious thing really belongs to the world?"

Several people circled around the glass products, picking up one piece lightly from time to time, scrutinizing it carefully, and treating it with care, as if facing a rare treasure.

"Everyone, live up to expectations, I finally got the glass products out."

Everyone returned to the table, but they couldn't take their eyes off the glass products anyway.

Seeing that there was no way, Zuo Menggeng took out another boxy glass bottle with a cork on it.What's in the bottle is clearly visible, the distant mellow red, the color is intoxicating, it is wine.

"You're done today, my little brother specially brought wine to celebrate."

Everyone stared at the swaying wine pulp in the glass bottle, reluctant to wake up for a long time.

"The luminous cup of wine and grapes, I want to drink the pipa immediately. I think that the beauty of drinking in the Tang Dynasty is unparalleled. I know today, how can the joy of today's people be comparable to that of the Tang people?"

Wang Weiran took the wine bottle from Zuo Menggeng, admiring it while admiring it.

When he heard Zuo Menggeng say that he could make glass, he still didn't believe it, and felt that this young man was very happy.However, today the real thing is in front of him, and he can't be convinced.

The same is true for Geng Zhangguang.

"There's only one bottle, not to mention it's a fine wine. Even white water is worth a thousand taels."

Liu Yiyuan and Zhang Haogu didn't speak, but their nodding actions clearly agreed with him.

Compared with these practical and exquisite glass products, the tortoiseshells, medicinal jade and other objects they wear are simply unsightly.

One glass is assigned to each person, and the mellow wine is poured into it. After shaking gently, the wine slurry hangs on the glass wall and flows faintly. It is really not intoxicating.

Before the drink was finished, Wang Weiran couldn't sit still.

"Brother Zuo, is it difficult to produce this thing?"

Zuo Menggeng does not lie.

"As much as you want."

Wang Weiran made a decisive decision.

"If Brother Zuo doesn't give up, this matter will be counted as Wang's share."

Isn't this what Zuo Menggeng wanted, and immediately asked, "I wonder how much brother Wang can invest in?"

This question made Wang Weiran feel a little dazed and uncomfortable.

When people discuss business, they are quite euphemistic, for fear of falling into the stereotype.However, Zuo Menggeng can be straightforward, and he doesn't make a fuss at all.

But Fengya or something is not worth mentioning when compared with the silver of Baihuahua.

Wang Weiran woke up.

"Brother Zuo taught me?"

Shanxi merchants are rich, and they are definitely rare big fat sheep.

Moreover, these guys smuggled out of the Great Wall, and the damage to the Ming Dynasty and the Han people was immeasurable.

To pit them, Zuo Menggeng has no shame at all.

"If Brother Wang can make a price of [-] taels, not only will Brother Wang be able to buy shares, but the right to sell Shanxi, Shaanxi, outside the Great Wall and Northwest China can be attributed to Brother Wang."

Wang Weiran was silent and began to calculate.

[-] taels of silver can get the sales rights of the entire northwest. This alone is very worthwhile.Also being able to share dividends from the production of glass is simply good and couldn't be better.

He didn't notice Zuo Menggeng's malice at all, and jumped in directly.

"Brother Zuo Gao Yi, the younger brother admires. It's just..."

He gritted his teeth and said directly.

"[-] taels of silver is a huge amount of money, can you allow my brother to raise it for a while?"

No matter how rich the Shanxi merchants were, it would take some effort to take out [-] taels of silver in one go.

It is impossible to say that after he goes back, he will have to contact other Shanxi merchants, and everyone will jointly contribute to eat this business.

This is the effect Zuo Menggeng wants.

"If Brother Wang has financial difficulties, there is an alternative here."

When Wang Weiran asked for advice, Zuo Menggeng saw it at a poor price.

"My little brother needs a lot of iron and coal. Brother Wang can use it as part of the funds if he has the supply. In addition, every year from now on, my little brother can buy iron materials and coal from Brother Wang."

Where is the most abundant coal resource in China?

Of course it is Shanxi.

The amount of coal and iron that Zhang Jimeng obtained for the weapons was extremely limited, not even one-tenth of the weapons in the rear battalion.

Zuo Menggeng had to find the raw materials by himself.

Those who can do such things must be those with great energy.

As far as the eye can see, Shanxi merchants are undoubtedly the best collaborators at the moment.

As for turning around in the future...

More on that later.

Zuo Menggeng's political literacy is also improving in the continuous progress.

Wang Weiran was quite moved when he heard that iron and coal could be used to cover the share capital.

Such materials are extremely difficult for others, but in the eyes of Shanxi merchants, they are ordinary.

The coal in northern Shanxi has been mined now, and there are people operating within Shanxi merchants.

As for iron materials, there is Changzhi Iron Institute in Shanxi, which produces a lot of iron every year.

Although it is an official camp, the most wonderful thing is the official camp.

In fact, Shanxi merchants have colluded with Changzhi Iron over the years, and there are many iron smuggled outside the fortress.

But no matter how powerful their energy is, the amount of smuggling outside the Great Wall can't be compared with that in Daming.

This condition makes .

Wang Weiran confirmed the matter immediately, and did not even need to go back and ask the elders for instructions.

"I wonder how much coal and iron Brother Zuo needs?"

Zuo Menggeng lion opened his mouth.

"How about [-] catties of iron, [-] catties of coal, and [-] taels of equity?"

Wang Weiran frowned, feeling the pressure.

The price given by Zuo Menggeng is very subtle.

If it is high, it is still within a reasonable range; if it is not high, it is absolutely impossible to buy so much coal and iron in the market at this price.

After thinking about it, the vast northwest market is still more attractive.

"Okay, that's it."

In the land of Daming, if it is necessary to transport so much coal and iron without being noticed by the government, only Shanxi merchants can do it.

Shandong and Shanxi are not far apart, which is why Wang Weiran dared to agree.

Finally, there is a stable source of coal and iron supply, which makes Zuo Menggeng very happy.

Over there, Liu Yiyuan also made a decision.

"My Liu family gave [-] taels."

He didn't want regional distribution rights, because the Liu family is not very busy now, and there are no high-ranking officials on it.Even if you have the right to operate, you will not be able to play. The cost of opening a business route is even more than selling a product.

Another, he is now serving in the rear camp, and he is very happy, and he only wants to rely on military achievements to make his mark.

Zhang Haogu is very ambitious.

"My Zhang family pays [-] taels, and I want the sales rights in Shandong."

When he reported the matter to Zhang Zonghuan, Zhang Zonghuan explained this to him.

Zhang's family is a tiger in Shandong, and they have a lot of friends. They have been in business for many years, and business methods are readily available.

Zuo Menggeng also promised Zhang Zonghuan a long time ago to give Zhang Haogu a future, so he happily agreed.

"My little brother has only [-] taels in his pocket. I hope that Brother Zuo will not give up."

Geng Zhangguang also did not ask for distribution rights, but only invested in shares.

The Geng family's true farming and reading heirlooms have nothing but farmland, let alone business.

After the few people present were divided, Wang Weiran was keenly aware of something.

"Brother Zuo, there are more rich people in the south, how can you let it go? Why don't you contact some colleagues and sell our things over there?"

This guy is quite greedy, and even wants to get the distribution rights in Nanzhili and other places.

Zuo Menggeng immediately refused.

"Brother Wang doesn't know anything, the younger brother still has some close friends and has to take care of one or two."

The rest of the benefits are reserved for others.

Zuo Menggeng knew very well that in order to achieve his career in this era, he would not be able to take the bottom line.

In this case, it is necessary to contact the inherent stratum and establish a broad interest alliance.Use interests to push those who master the means of production in this era to change the way of business, thereby affecting the entire society.

Therefore, when there is a way to create benefits, it is necessary to pull in more people and increase their allies.

Cao Wenheng, Qu Shisi, and Zhang Jimeng, who are now covering him, are the first people to be attracted.

He first went to Qu Shisi, presented glass products, and said, "Mingfu, this junior knows that there is a piece of wasteland near the Fancun factory, because it can't grow crops, so it is always idle. The junior and a few like-minded friends are going to set up a workshop to produce This thing. Please rest assured Mingfu, the younger generation will not use this place in vain, in addition to paying taxes, you can also count this place as stock money, so that the government can benefit."

In this world, there is no land without a master.

Even wasteland that does not grow crops must be approved by the government if it is to be used.

But the wasteland has no income, and the government cannot become real money in the hands.

If it is counted as stock money and given to Zuo Menggeng to build a factory, then it will be a good income every year.

The best part is that the money is not included in the public account, so it does not need to be deported. It can be counted as a small local treasury.

We all know how pitiful the benefits of officials in the Ming Dynasty were.

Officials are not greedy, and life is simply impossible.

If there is a stable source of money, everyone will be more relaxed, and they will definitely be grateful to him as a state-knowing state, and dare to die?

Qu Shiqi immediately understood this benefit and understood Zuo Menggeng's deep meaning even more.

Linqing Zhizhou has such a huge amount of income, so no matter who the chief official here is in the future, he will have to accept Zuo Menggeng's love.

Even if Zhizhou holds ill will towards Zuo Menggeng, it depends on whether the officials below agree or not.

In this way, at least officially, Zuo Menggeng has woven a tight and sturdy net locally, protecting himself even more deeply.

　Thanks for finally having time to tip!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)