C272 (1/2)
And now, Chu Yunge already had a candidate who could be the leader in her heart.
The person who had raised the issue of claims must have been very interested in her proposal. Then she would have to conveniently push him aside and let him be the first person to eat crabs.
”This big boss is asking a good question.” Chu Yunge's smile revealed a hint of craftiness, his crafty eyes looked at the shopkeeper who was dressed in green, and was considered handsome, and said gently: ”Pricing of bonds, is usually only possible after the local authorities and merchants have discussed it with each other. But I am a princess of the Great Chu Kingdom, so I can directly represent the Great Chu Kingdom officials to discuss it with everyone. Take one tael of silver as an example and issue a bond worth one tael of silver. The rule was that the people would return the money ten years later, and they would receive one tael of silver. This was a hundred times more than that.
Merchants could use the money of ordinary citizens to buy bonds to develop their own shops, be it buying, selling, or developing other industries. In other words, he wouldn't have to spend his own money to make a profit. The bonds have a repayment deadline, and before that deadline, the people cannot ask you for money or things. ”You can use this money to make money. Ten years from now, with the brains of the merchants here, are you still afraid that you will not be able to make enough money to pay back the bonds?”
The noisy hall immediately quieted down. The businessmen sitting around the wine table looked at each other as they all had their own thoughts.
Chu Yunge knew that she was still lacking a little bit of poise, and now, the benefits were obvious, it was just that they did not completely believe him, that was why they could understand this.
Now, if one of them stood up and waved his arm, the rest of the merchants would agree.
The corner of Chu Yunge's mouth twitched, and she continued to add, ”Everyone, there's no harm in thinking about it carefully. Think about it, according to the current tax system of Bright Moon Kingdom, even if you increase the tax on each city by a hundred thousand taels of silver, how much would it be if each of these hundred thousand taels of silver were distributed to each of your merchants? Even if she didn't have ten thousand taels of silver, she would have to pay an additional thousand taels of silver each year, right? But your income may not increase. By that time, the account office will be tight. Do you have any other way to make a living besides cutting back on expenses and cutting down on manpower? Even if it could last for years. And a few years later? By then, the big bosses would not be able to make money. Was she going to see a golden signboard that had been passed down for a hundred years, and the inheritance of his ancestors fall into her hands? When that time comes, how will you face your dead ancestors? Do you want to be the sinner of the ages? ”
”This …” Everyone hesitated for a while, but then replied, ”Of course we don't want to. With our ancestors' wealth and generations of hard work, we can only achieve great things, how could we let them fall in our hands? If we really close our doors now, we might have to atone for it with our deaths. ”
”Since it's like this, why don't you give up your customers and go to the Great Chu Kingdom to try it out? The citizens all have surplus food in their hands and they also have the ability to consume it. When you get there, plus the reputation of these hundred years old shops is still there, everyone will go buy your things due to your reputation.
Moreover, when I get to the Great Chu Kingdom, I will directly divide up a region in the bustling city, and let all the merchants of all walks of life enter it, eliminating ten years of taxes. The road has been paved for you. Now, as long as you are willing to go, I guarantee that your profits will double, and in the future, not only will there be a store in the Great Chu Kingdom, you might even be able to open a branch in the entire three nations. Don't you want to do such a glorious thing? ”
Chu Yunge's voice was as clear as jade, it was loud but not ear-piercing, ”Everyone, you must make the best use of your time and think it through carefully. The reason for this banquet is to make a list of names and at the end of the month, when you leave, you will all be able to enjoy the benefits I have given you. Time does not wait for me, please quickly think it through. After tonight, if there is no registered merchant, I will automatically give up this good opportunity. Only the merchants who had registered tonight could travel to the Great Chu Kingdom without any worries. My fellow colleagues, we must not lose this opportunity. ”
As Chu Yunge's voice fell, Feng Yi, who was standing by the side, also raised his hands and bowed, as he continued to brainwash the merchants who were still deep in thought: ”Although this official is an official in Bright Moon Kingdom, in the end, I am still a commoner, and have treated everyone present as my close friends. As a close friend, this official had to say a few words that were out of his mind. The tax revenue from Bright Moon Kingdom was indeed getting heavier and heavier. After the new emperor ascended to the throne, he was ambitious and ambitious, but his ambition was not here. Instead, he looked across the entire three kingdoms.
However, everyone knew that only those who lived in peace and prosperity could make money. If this was a chaotic world, then there would be a bunch of grass bandits and mountain bandits who would make a living. Moreover, the taxes these years were so heavy that the people had already complained. He didn't know when he would get into trouble. Everyone here was a merchant and had to support their families. They had to choose a suitable place to do business. Right now, he couldn't afford to leave any more and more of the Dazhou City. This lowly official has been in the Great Liang City for many years and is only concerned about the lives of everyone here, so I said these words from the bottom of my heart. ”
”Even the Prefect said that. It looks like the taxes on Bright Moon Kingdom will get heavier and heavier in the future.” Upon hearing that even the Lord Prefect, Feng Yi had spoken, the others immediately revealed panicked expressions.
Another wave of discussions sounded within the hall.
”Looks like we should really act as a backup plan for our own home.”
”Brother, you are absolutely right. Although I am only a master of a silk farm, I still need to feed a hundred people. If this business gets more and more difficult, not to mention raising those servants, I'm afraid I won't even be able to support my own wife and children.”