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Chapter 649 The Germination of Capitalism
"What's the difference between you and me in the relationship between us?" Li Dan said, but he felt helpless in his heart. Making wedding dresses for others is considered cheap for this guy!
Yan Siqi looked again, a little disbelief, more doubts, more and more sure that Li Dan had something to hide from him.

Seen by Yan Siqi, Li Dan waved his hands vigorously, and said, "I have advised you before, don't keep staring at Dong Fan, and let you spend more time in Borneo."

This is true, but Yan Siqi was still puzzled, scratched his head and said, "Okay, I have invested a lot in Borneo in the past year or so, as you know."

"It's still less." Li Dan said: "Money doesn't really mean much to you and me. Mountains of gold and silver, so what, should we be a miser? We must have greater ambitions and higher pursuits. "

Hehe, Yan Siqi leaned back in the chair, crossed his legs, and said with a half-smile: "Tell me, what is your great ambition and high pursuit?"

Li Dan replied with an unpredictable and profound smile, and said: "You will know in the future, but now, I can't tell you."

After tapping twice on the table, Li Dan went on to say, "Take care of the work of the chamber of commerce. I'm getting old and I don't have enough energy."

Yan Siqi was very puzzled, and felt that Li Dan seemed to be looking for another job and entrusted him to be the president of the chamber of commerce.Although it is a good thing, it always makes people feel puzzled.

I'm about to become a great official in the frontier, why do I still care about a president of a chamber of commerce?
Li Dan smiled lightly, stood up, walked out with his hands behind his back, and said earnestly as he walked: "Do it well, you won't suffer. If you don't listen to the old man, you will suffer in front of your eyes. Can I cheat you? It's better to do things well than to think wildly." .”

Yan Siqi rolled his eyes at Li Dan's back, rubbed his chin and fell into deep thought.

It is certain that there is something to hide from him. This matter is not small, and it should be an errand assigned by the emperor.But looking at this guy's unhurried appearance, he seems to have no other actions other than buying war debts.

After much deliberation, Yan Siqi was helpless and decided to do what Li Dan said.

Well, we also buy war bonds, and I will do whatever you do.

Yan Siqi's eyes lit up, and he felt that he had grasped the essential point.I need to keep an eye on this guy.

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The rich no longer care about money, like Li Dan and Yan Siqi; the poor are still working hard for food and clothing, and the middle class set their dreams of becoming rich like Li Dan and Yan Siqi.

Zheng Ren is a member of the middle class, a small owner of a weaving workshop.

From households to small handicraft workshops to large factories, the emperor has chosen a path for the textile industry of Ming Dynasty and constantly created favorable conditions.

The sixteen-spindle spinning machine and the loom whose efficiency has been increased by more than ten times are breaking the traditional family weaving mode.

"Not bad, not bad." Zheng Ren watched the workers manipulating the spinning and looms, nodding his head and grinning from ear to ear.

Sixteen people were required to spin a single spindle, but now one person can do it; the same is true for the loom, which saves a lot of manpower and greatly improves the output.

The owner of the workshop who was still skeptical, after seeing the efficiency of the new machinery, was moved by it and generously paid for it.

This is also competition. If others have what you have, not only the output is not as good as others, but the cost is also much higher, and you are at a disadvantage in sales. How long can you last?
Zheng Ren was able to make a fortune by following the traditional path of Orito at that time.First one machine, then multiple machines, with the continuous investment and accumulation of funds, it first becomes a small workshop, and finally a large workshop.

However, in recent years, the traditional model has become less and less suitable for society, and the speed of development has been slower.

The reason is also very simple. In terms of efficiency, cost, and sales volume, it cannot compete with large and small workshops. It takes a longer time for the accumulation of family production to be able to purchase looms and spinning machines.

Therefore, some bold and shrewd people obtained bank loans to expand production after calculation.The interest on bank loans is not high, which is much lower than the usury of banks. With normal production and sales, the principal and interest can be paid off in one year.

Zheng Ren is not the first one to eat crabs. He is a cautious small workshop owner. If he is not facing pressure from his peers, he would not be willing to use his house as a mortgage!
But seeing the efficiency of the new loom and spinning machine and the quality of the product with his own eyes, Zheng Ren's heart was mostly relieved.The loan repayment is expected, and the house is basically kept.

After walking around the workshop, Zheng Ren's complexion improved, and his energy level was high.I had an awkward fight with my family for the loan, now, let them see, how can a person be rich without courage?
"Boss, there are merchants here, you go and receive them." The clerk trotted over and greeted Zheng Ren.

"Let's go, here we go." Zheng Ren waved his hand and followed the staff to the shop.

A merchant was sitting there drinking tea, looking at his clothes, it was normal.But Zheng Ren didn't dare to be negligent, and stepped forward with a smile on his face, bowing his hands and saluting.

"Boss Zheng's business—" The merchant looked around the narrow shop, smiled, and said, "I've seen the sample, and it's pretty good. It's just this quantity, so I wonder if it can be delivered on time?"

Zheng Ren's face became hot, and he knew that the appearance of the store was a bit embarrassing. After seeing the goods list handed over by the merchant, he hurriedly said: "But please rest assured, the merchant has just bought a new type of loom and spinning machine. The goods you want will be delivered on time. Delivered on time."

"What about the pattern—" the merchant asked with a smile.

Zheng Ren nodded vigorously, and gave a firm answer, "My workshop is full of experienced weavers for more than two years. This pattern is not complicated, and it will definitely satisfy you."

"Okay." The merchant let out a long breath, motioned the following servants to come forward, and handed over the deposit.

After Zheng Ren finished counting and signed the paperwork, the deal was concluded.

Although this merchant looks ordinary, but he handles things neatly, and judging from the required pattern, it is obviously the characteristic of a small country in Nanyang.

Zheng Ren has received many clients, so he still has some understanding of this.And merchants who can go to Nanyang are obviously not ordinary people.

In fact, the strong sales of cotton cloth is also an important reason why Zheng Ren dared to borrow money to purchase the machine.

Silk, porcelain, cotton cloth, and white sugar have become the key products exported by Daming, almost monopolizing the Asian market and selling well in Europe.

"I beg your pardon, I have to say something more." Zheng Ren arched his hands and said with a low posture, "Does the guest know that the price of overseas cotton will rise in the future?"

The merchant looked at Zheng Ren carefully, and said with a smile, "Boss Zheng is a caring person, and he will probably make a lot of progress in the cotton spinning business."

After a pause, the merchant continued: "There are very few cotton plants in the country. In order to deal with the disaster, the imperial court has compulsorily stipulated the planting varieties, mainly for food. Therefore, the most important channel is to transport cotton from overseas. Looking at it now , there is a possibility of price increases, but not too high."

"Thank you for your advice, please explain in detail." Zheng Ren poured tea for the merchants himself, and the waiter also cleverly served small snacks.

The merchant nodded and said, "Wool spinning has sprung up in the north, and Boss Zheng must know something about it. This is an industry supported by the imperial court to alleviate the shortage of cotton. In this way, the price of cotton will be lowered."

"I see." Zheng Ren repeatedly cupped his hands in thanks, and let go of the stone in his heart, "Thank you, sir, for your advice."

"I dare not call you sir." The merchant stood up with a smile, and said, "In this good world, it's all about earning a little money to support the family. That's all, see you when we hand over the goods."

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(End of this chapter)