The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

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The two hesitated, talking a lot of endless words, and whenever they involved personal matters, they all avoided it by coincidence. Su Jin felt as if he was doing Tai Chi, and there was no result in pushing back and forth.

Su Jin chatted with Yan Biyun about what had happened in the past few days. As soon as they talked about the shopping mall, Yan Biyun immediately returned to her calm, shrewd and strong woman nature. After the two major incidents of someone pretending to be Su Ji coming to gather a crowd to make trouble, I couldn't help being secretly surprised. It seems that the battle between the Chamber of Commerce and Su Ji has reached a fever pitch.

Yan Biyun pondered for a moment, then asked: "It is understandable for you, Su Ji, to be dissatisfied with the Chamber of Commerce. After all, your father died because of the Chamber of Commerce's conspiracy. It's hard to understand why the chamber of commerce has such a tendency to kill so quickly."

Su Jin smiled and said: "Everyone in the world is profit-seeking, and it is the nature of businessmen to pursue profit. I think the Chamber of Commerce regards Su Ji as a thorn in their side. It is because Su Ji has affected their interests. They claim to be The Luzhou market is the mainstream, and the Luzhou business community follows the lead of the chamber of commerce, but I, Su Ji, don’t buy it, so I naturally become the target of bullying and exclusion.”

Yan Biyun said: "You're right, but what Biyun can't figure out is that you were rivals before, but you were in harmony with each other, and the way you've acted recently is like a life-and-death battle between enemies. What's the reason? Woolen cloth?"

Su Jin scratched his head and said, "Is it because Su Ji's actions have been too big recently, which has exceeded their tolerance limit? The sales promotion activities of cloth shops and garment stores, and the fluctuations in the grain market are all my ideas. I'm afraid they have gone too far."

Yan Biyun focused his eyes on Su Jin's face, and said softly: "These steps you took are all dangerous moves, and they have already violated the rules of business."

It was the first time for Su Jin to hear an outsider's evaluation of his actions. He was quite proud of his bold innovation and decisiveness, but he didn't expect that Yan Biyun would say that it would be a big violation of the way of business.

"I would like to hear more about it. Miss Yan, please point out the mistakes. Su Jin is really a layman when he first entered the business world." Su Jin asked for advice sincerely.

Yan Biyun smiled and said: "It's not really a piece of advice, but business generally doesn't take risky moves, what is important is to work steadily and step by step. There is absolutely no such reckless action as you. I heard that Su Ji has gradually declined in recent years. In fact, there is still There are many ways to save it. If you lose money first in order to increase your popularity and sales, you will definitely offend your peers, and once the market response is flat, you will lose your money. Wouldn’t it be worse? Is it?"

Su Jin's brow was sweating, and when he thought about it carefully, he was indeed extremely reckless.

I heard Yan Biyun continue: "Fortunately, you are lucky, and the result is exactly what you expected. It is not a surprise, and the ending is perfect; but Biyun thinks this is not a good thing. For those who are new to the business world, it may breed blindness. Self-confidence affects future behavior, but it is not beautiful."

Su Jin was very insightful when she heard what she said. Although he was a little bit reluctant to agree, he had to admit that it was to the point.

"The hoarding of grain this time is even more dangerous. The benefits are huge. You can see that the business opportunities are not easy, but you may not understand the dangers. First of all, from the laws of the Song Dynasty, the punishment of the Song Dynasty The government expressly stipulates that bullying the market, hoarding, and driving up prices will be severely punished and punished, and your behavior itself is illegal.”

"And the reason why you can't be detected by others is that firstly, your secrecy measures are quite appropriate, and ordinary people don't know about it, and secondly, you can see far away. This batch of grain is only worth a year later, and the time is too late. Third, it must be that the chamber of commerce also wants to make huge profits from it. Once you report it, you will not be able to hoard food; If there is an imperial court inspector, if the incident does not subside quickly and public grievances arise, after the inspector finds out, they must investigate the cause deeply, and by then, they will not be able to get rid of their responsibilities."

Su Jin was terrified, it turned out that there was such a danger in it.

"Besides, your making such a fuss is actually an act of scaring the snake. Biyun doesn't know why you have informed the chamber of commerce of the news of the grain price increase in this way. Usually, the merchant's actions will block the news, and the later the opponent finds out The better, unless the opponent finds out on their own; I don't have much contact with the presidents of the Luzhou Chamber of Commerce, but they are by no means easy people. I guess they must know that you have grain in your hands, and you think you keep it secret. The secrets of your life may have been exposed under their noses; [-] shi of grain was transported to the warehouse by boat and vehicle, and how many people have gone through in the process. How many bags of food and how many guards are there is not difficult."

Su Jin was already dumbfounded. She thought her calculations were seamless, but Yan Biyun said that there were loopholes everywhere. It was like a thief who stole things under the nose of others, but smugly thought that no one knew about it.

Yan Biyun has only been in business for five or six years, so he knows the three tastes, not to mention the sophisticated guys in the chamber of commerce; the big shopkeepers of Su Ji were also worried at the beginning, but Su Jin insisted on using his identity as the owner and his penetrating They persuaded them with tongue-in-cheek expressions. The old shopkeepers probably also felt that Su Ji was declining, and they were also responsible. Since the young master had such ambition, it was better to work together to help him.

Su Jin's thoughts changed, and he quickly thought about the past, and suddenly remembered a serious problem, which weighed heavily on him like a cancerous tumor.

"Miss Yan, according to your speculation, will the Chamber of Commerce take action against me, Su Ji?"

Yan Biyun said solemnly: "I can't answer this question, because I don't know what they will do, but I want to give you a piece of advice, you must be cautious. If the chamber of commerce really knows your cards, how can you let Su Ji To focus on the future, we must take precautions and plan ahead.”

After a pause, Yan Biyun said again: "Since this dangerous move has already been taken, there is no way out. You have to give in, or find a way to make up for it. That's all for the young master to consider. If there is something that needs the help of the servant, The slave family will definitely not stand idly by."

Su Jin stood up, he couldn't sit down comfortably, he needed to go back quickly to deal with it, Yan Biyun didn't leave him behind, just blessed him, and said softly: "Think carefully and carefully, don't take it lightly , this world is not a happy land everywhere, my son cherishes it."

Su Jin bowed to say goodbye, and walked out quickly. Yan Biyun watched his back disappear among the shadows of flowers, sighed, turned around and sat quietly in the hall for a long time, then stood up suddenly, calling Xiao Xianer to whisper a few words, Xiao Xianer With a solemn face, he left the hall.