Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

155 Chapter 3.62 Using Huge Benefits to Connect Each Families
Volume Three

3.62 Use huge benefits to connect various families
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The imperial meeting held on April 49th of the [-]th year of Longwu was destined to leave a mark in the history books. Unfortunately, it had no direct relationship with Zhou Yang, at least not yet, because he was not qualified to participate, even if his name It was mentioned more than once in the court meeting, but he could only wait for the news at home - of course, he didn't have to wait.

"I've met Brother Zhou!" Just when Zhou Yang was thinking about when to invite Xue Biao to have a meal and chat, he didn't know if he was "saying that Cao Cao Cao Cao has arrived." On the morning of April [-]th, Xue Biao took Xue Baoqin and Two carriages came to visit as gifts. "These days, I spend most of my time traveling between Jinmen and Miyako Island. I'm really neglecting you!"

"I've met Brother Zhou!" Xue Baoqin, who was only twelve years old, stepped forward with a smile and gave him a gift of ten thousand blessings. "My little sister and my elder sister often meet each other in Jinling. It's a pity that I can't chat with her for too long. For a long time, I can only listen. She’s talking about Brother Zhou!”

"Ghost girl!" Zhou Yang pretended to give her a slap in the face, which scared her so much that she jumped behind Xue Biao and hid, because as soon as these words were said, it meant that the two of them came to visit for business, so they just met. He brought up Xue Baochai's relationship, and asked Xue Baoqin to propose it in a "joking" tone, trying to avoid the idea of ​​"repaying a favor".

He waved his hands for the two of them to follow. While chatting and laughing, the Xue brothers and sisters entered the main hall of the main courtyard with surprise in their eyes. With Zhou Yang's current status, the East Cross Courtyard, or "Outer Courtyard" is enough to receive these two merchants. Brothers and sisters, even more exaggerated, it is not impossible to send a butler or something to send them away.

"Thank you, girl!" He stood up with a smile, took the teacup brought by Qingwen, and said politely to Zhou Yang, "I'm here to visit today. Firstly, I haven't seen you for a long time. It's time to move around. Relatives are indispensable without your visit. Go; secondly, bring some things for my aunt and cousin; thirdly, come here."

"Okay!" Zhou Yang waved to him angrily, turned around and went into the study, took out the two famous cards that Princess Yongchang gave him last night, put them directly on the table, and said looking at Xue Biao with an ecstatic look on his face. , "Why are you going around in circles when you come to my place? Not to mention the kindness of my father-in-law, even for Baochai's sake, I can't just watch you get into trouble."

"Thank you, Brother Zhou!" yes"

"What do you mean?" Now it was Zhou Yang's turn to be curious, "You can just go to any of Hachigong's families now, and they can't just take the money and do nothing, right? With their help, there are still troubles in the capital that can't be solved. ?”

"It's precisely because of the money!" Xue Biao said with a wry smile, "Brother Zhou, you gave up more than half of the family's cargo volume from the south with just one word. It's okay to make less money to pay for it. In exchange for such a strong relationship, Money is nothing, the problem lies here, the north-south freight business is too profitable, and there are too many things in the capital that cannot be messed with!
Ever since the news about the money earned by Hachigong's family spread, I almost didn't dare to stay in Jinmen anymore. All the forces in the capital with a little bit of ability were all blocking Jinmen's Xue Zihao to ask for goods from me; fortunately, those eight families They have sent representatives, which can help prevent most troubles, but some people come, and even they have to give face! "

"It seems that these eight companies are not the only ones in the capital to get goods from you?" Zhou Yang said with a smile, "Please tell me specifically what forces there are, so that I can help arrange them."

"In addition to the six families agreed upon at the beginning, both the Jia family and the Jia family also sent people to the door respectively. The younger brother couldn't save face and told them to be the same as the other six families. These cannot be touched." Xue Biao said with a wry smile, "The others can be left alone. Mention that the Qiu family of Jingtian Houfu, the Han family of Jinxiang Bofu, and the Feng family of General Shenwu's family who came to visit later were all members of the same family, and even those eight families did not dare to stop them.

These Wu Xun family backgrounds are just that, they are all one family, but the adults from the six ministries and even the cabinet have reached out; plus many relatives of the emperor - well, they are the most polite in their words, but they all mentioned His Highness Yongchang. "Except for the four kings who don't care about the larger official relations in the entire capital, everyone else basically has a greeting. I really don't care."

"That's true." Zhou Yang breathed out, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, "It's indeed a bit troublesome - that's good, as long as anyone comes to get goods from you, they can give you enough money, even if they don't have enough money at home. It doesn’t matter, anyway, we can increase the transportation volume, so we can allocate more from the south.”

"This" Xue Biao was stunned, and after thinking for a moment, he said carefully, "Brother Zhou must know that no one can be offended, and offending everyone means the same thing; now that we only give Wu Xun core benefits, they will definitely kill us Treat yourself as one of your own; but if everyone can get the goods, that means..."

"No one has benefited." Zhou Yang smiled and nodded, "Listen to me - except for Hachigong and the core martial arts cores such as Jingtianhou's Mansion, Jinxiang Bo's Mansion, and Shenwu General's Mansion, all other The prices for goods purchased by families are all increased by [-]%, and they are told that the goods they receive cannot be sold in the Gyeonggi region, but not in other regions; don't forget, this matter must be discussed with the Wuhun family in advance." "Huh? "Xue Biao thought slowly, and then his eyes became brighter and brighter, "Thank you, Brother Zhou, for your teaching! In this way, even if other forces distribute goods in the capital, they will not be able to overtake the core families of Wuxun; if they get the goods If you go outside, you won’t be competing with Wu Xun Core for money, and you can also help us sell goods!”

"Remember to let the news out before modifying the supply, so that others can understand the distance between them. Even if they get money, they cannot offend their own family; of course, it is impossible to say that they will not be offended at all, so we can only do this first. Zhou Yang said with a smile, "You happen to be in the capital. Just visit each house in the name of a visit. I will say hello in advance and wait for my notification when you can go there."

If this were placed in modern times, the problem could be solved by bringing people together to make a game and have a drink together; but in a feudal society, Xue Biao was not qualified to drink at the same table with people of the level of the Eighth Prince. Zhou Yang did not say whether he could. After saving up this situation, if he really let Xue Biao get on the table, it would be like offending everyone at the same time.

"Thank you, Brother Zhou!" Xue Biao stood up excitedly, bowed respectfully, then sat down and continued, "The only problem with this is that the current cargo volume is not enough at all, it must be doubled at least. Only in this way can we ensure supply, and our own stores have to be the last in line to get the goods.”

"Then we'll increase transportation." Zhou Yang didn't take it seriously. "We use sea transportation. Apart from paying money when we go to sea, there are basically no other expenses along the way. When we get to Tianjin, we just need to let Wu Xun Just talk to me and no one will dare to ask you for money again; with such a low cost, neither the land route nor the canal can even compare!"

"Not bad!" In the past, eventually the shipyard would be sold out entirely and these burdens would be abandoned.”

"Of course." Zhou Yang nodded with a smile, because this is the same as the decentralization of the low-end industrial chain in modern society. The government's taxes and money can be saved. All the Jinling headquarters needs to do in the future is to organize southern goods and transport them away with our own fleet!
Now that island, the saltworks have all been laid out, right?I'm not worried about production, but I'm worried that you're going too far, triggering the greed of other forces too early, and causing unnecessary trouble. Also, I heard from Zhang Dehui a few days ago that you have completed the construction of keel structure seagoing ships? "

"Brother Zhou, don't worry. My father has taught me a lesson long ago, telling me to listen more, learn more and talk less." Xue Biao replied respectfully, "Keel technology has been deployed on all sea-going ships. The biggest problem is that it can be used as a keel. There is not enough huge wood, so my dad is currently contacting everyone, but unfortunately with little success, because other shipyards don’t need such good wood at all!”

"It's not difficult." Zhou Yang thought for a while and said, "When you go to Zhen Guogong's mansion, ask them to help you contact Dongping Wangfu. I dare not say anything else in the land of white mountains and black water. There are countless giant trees over a hundred years old. I don’t know, all you need to do is send a few sea ships to Shanhaiguan to get enough cargo."

"Little brother, I understand!" Xue Biao nodded respectfully. In fact, this method was not unexpected by Xue Tu, but he couldn't contact the corresponding relationship. Even if there were big merchants from Baishan and Heishui who could cooperate, it would be impossible to skip Dongping Prince's Mansion. It would be better to just take one step directly. In place, and this does not require favors from the Niu family, because the southern goods provided by the Xue family are equivalent to giving money to the Mu family.

"In this case, there will be no problem, right?" Zhou Yang asked with a smile, using huge interests to connect various families. Anyone who dares to attack the Xue family is tantamount to offending an interest group, "These two pictures of His Highness Yongchang You can bring the post with you, but you can only show it when absolutely necessary; also, the supply volume of the Princess Mansion store must also be increased."

"Yes, Brother Zhou!" Xue Biao nodded, but asked a little strangely, "His Royal Highness Yongchang does not have many stores. If there are too many goods, there may be sales difficulties, in case there is a backlog."

"I got news last night that the eldest prince also needs it." Zhou Yang's faint words made the Xue brothers and sisters change their colors at the same time. This is actually a display of strength. "Don't ask for details. I will be there at noon today." Wanfu Tower, attend the banquet hosted by His Highness Yongchang, His Highness Yongjing and His Highness to finalize the matter.

The supply volume I mentioned just now is just a preliminary plan. In the future, as long as the goods are requested by the shops under the name of His Highness Yongchang, they will be given the highest priority, without limit or delay. Also, I originally planned to go to the banquet at noon myself. You guys Here we are, it’s not appropriate to take you with me. Let Qin girl come with me. Her Highness Yongjing happens to be about the same age as her, so she should be able to talk. A few days ago, she asked me for a music box, so she said it was you who came from overseas. What you brought is good! "

"Thank you, Brother Zhou!" Xue Biao said in surprise.

(End of this chapter)