Section 99 Business
Seeing the other party leaving, Wufeng was wondering whether this person was used by the Qin and Du family to test him, but after thinking about it, he felt that the possibility was too small. First, he had been here for so long. If the Qin and Du family really knew that they were here, they should have come to see him early in terms of etiquette. Even if they had any ulterior motives with the Japanese, they would not need to test him. Situ Tai and Situ Yuan's attitude was much more important to them. According to Wufeng's speculation, both Situ Tai and Situ Yuan should have heard of what the Qin and Du family did. After all, a big tree attracts wind, let alone such a sensitive thing, it is difficult to hide these two land dragons from the land of the East China Sea.
However, it seems that the actions of the Qin and Du families have probably also caused dissatisfaction among some merchants in the East China Sea. First, they dominate this business and do not allow others to intervene. Second, the merchants are not completely unfair about national justice. Third, all Japanese forces have strongly supported the Japanese pirates harassing the coast of the Empire, and even colluded with each other, trying to use the pirates to weaken the imperial coastal defense and prepare for their next invasion. The Japanese's thoughts should be able to understand this.
Just as Wu Feng was meditating alone, more and more people in the dance hall gradually increased. As the party reached a certain level, the party officially kicked off. The imperial capital is now tempted by this social activity from the Western Mainland. At the party, the imperial capital has gradually withdrawn from the historical stage and replaced by various wines. Although beer has become popular in the streets and alleys, it seems that it is a little bit short of entering this kind of formal occasion of the upper class. Dancing has become an indispensable social method in the upper class. As a noble, one must first learn this kind of skills of survival and communication in the upper class.
Wufeng was actually not very interested in this kind of activities, but he had also studied this traditional dance at Heidelberg University since childhood. But compared to dancing, he would rather stay in his own place to drink. However, there were more and more merchants around him, and he could drink effortlessly while paying attention to the conversations of merchants around him.
"Brother He, I heard that your caravan went to the west and should have come back, right? How is the harvest?" A group of merchants came out behind Wufeng, and asked about their respective business while greetings.
"It's okay, I asked my mistress to follow him, which was also a long eye and a long experience. Speaking of which, it was a remote place in the west. But my third brother said that this social security is much better than here, especially after passing the Queqiao Pass, it was a smooth journey. Just walk forward. When you arrive at the gate of the checkpoint, you will naturally have tax collectors to calculate the tax. Along the way, he didn't encounter any trouble, even the tax rate was lighter than ours." The person called Lao He said.
"Well. Lao He, what new things have you brought back from the west this time? Let everyone try it out?" Another businessman also cheered.
"What else can I bring? Do whatever I do. I went to Baiga and Kuche to get a batch of Sanle and Long Paste wine, bought some local ethnic tapestries in Loulan, then went to Shuangdui Mansion in Northern Luzon, ordered a batch of sugar, and then went to Helms in Indian and Dean, and chose thirty slaves. In this way, I used up all the money for selling goods, and borrowed a sum from Helms to be fine." Lao He's words were quite showing off. Although he borrowed money, it seemed that someone borrowed money from him.
"Old He, you have so many friends. You can even borrow money from the Indian Muss place." Sure enough, a businessman said in a compliment.
"Haha, it's Helms. Although I have some friends there, my mistress didn't borrow them. First, the interest rate is not easy to calculate, second, I owe a favor, but I just let my friend take a guarantee from it. I reported the name of the He family's trading house in the imperial capital, and borrowed 20,000 gold coins from the Helms branch of the Northwest Bank." Old He Yangyang explained proudly, "Originally, there was no need for guarantees like my He family. First, it was my He family dealing with the Northwest Bank for the first time. Second, the Northwest Bank has no branches in the imperial capital, so I had to go through the procedures. I guess, it won't take long before the Northwest Bank will open a branch in the imperial capital. At that time, my caravan would go there much more conveniently, and there was no need to bring too much cash at all. A silver note was enough."
"Oh? The Northwest Bank is a money house built by Northwest County itself? It uses a new term from the Western Continent. However, there are so many money houses in the imperial capital that can open branches in Northern Luzon and Indean, which can also facilitate everyone to go to the Northwest to do business. Why didn't these people think of this?" Another businessman continued.
"Who said we didn't expect it?" A sharp voice joined in, feeling quite angry, "Our financial colleagues in the imperial capital had already negotiated with the Northwest County Administrative Office and the Northwest County Administrative Office, but they only agreed that we would open branches in the Six Mansions of Northwest County. However, the Six Mansions of Northwest County originally had their local Datong Money House, which was originally supported by Northwest County. Later, Wan Renming's Wanfeng Money House and the Jinling Money House of the Gong Family in Jiangnan also entered early, and now there is the Northwest Bank.
The competition with Toulong joined is quite fierce. Even if there is some oil and water, how can it be compared with Northern Luzon, Western Regions and Tengger? Even the Northwest Administrative Offices in these places have not let go. Our repeated applications have been rejected. I heard that even Wan Renming and the Gong family were not approved. As for the Indian and De'an, it was not a direct territory in the northwest. The Northwest Bank was able to open branches there, probably because Li Wufeng and Lord Li had a good relationship with the leaders of their territories."
"Oh, Boss Zhou is here too? What you said is not completely correct. I know more about the situation of Indian and German. Although Indian and German are nominally a unified kingdom, the fact is that although there is a central government, it is divided into several parts, each in charge of each other. Near Northern Luzon and the Kuche Kingdom of the Western Regions belong to the territory of Zhamen. In the past, there have been constant conflicts with Northern Luzon. Later, after Lord Li served as the governor of Northern Luzon, he taught Zhamen a lesson. Only then did he become honest with the Zhamen.
Later, I heard that their sect had some disputes, and the other tribes were about to destroy the people of Zhazha. It was Lord Li who sent troops to help Zhazha to stabilize his position. Now in the territory of Zhazha, Lord Li speaks more than anyone else. The second one is Lord Bao. "The person who spoke was obviously a guy with a half-cup of water and liked to show off. After saying it, Wufeng even laughed secretly. He turned himself into a righteous messenger who helped Zhazha to resist the invasion of foreign tribes.
"Master Bao? Which Master Bao?" several merchants asked at the same time. Even the businessman named Lao He had obviously never heard of it. Wufeng was even more surprised. When did a strong man named Bao appear on the territory of the hiding people? He is second only to himself?
"Of course, Lord Bao Lin Bao, the head of the military and political advisory group of the Northwest China in De'an, India. Now the group of people in Zhai are obedient to the advisory group. It is naturally Lord Li's credit for opening a few cities in Zhai, but it is definitely inseparable from Lord Bao's strong support." Half a can of water boasted complacently.
Wufeng then suddenly realized, and then he was ridiculous. The Finance Department had already decided on the plan to enter the Indian and De'an. When did he become the credit for this kid Baolin? It seems that Baolin is doing well in the way of blocking people. He didn't give him two soldiers, but he also made such a loud noise and became the leader of the military and political consulting group. When did he authorize him to interfere in civil affairs? Wufeng couldn't help but smile and shook his head.
"Oh, the Northern Luzon and the Bangzhe people's territory are now full of gold. They have just entered the economic start-up period, which is the hot land for the development of our financial industry. Unfortunately, the Northwest Administration Office has always disagreed with us. I heard that Lord Li Wufeng and Li also came to Beijing to attend the funeral of His Majesty the Emperor. Our Imperial Capital Financial Guild is planning to find an opportunity to visit Lord Li, and we must let the Northwest Administration Office agree to us enter the newly opened markets. Such a large market can't be eaten by the Northwest Bank family." The sharp voice was still unwilling to give up, obviously because we had longed for several treasures in our hearts.
"Boss Zhou, if the Northwest Administrative Office does not agree to your money house entering Northern Luzon and Indean, you can apply to enter the Western Regions and the Tenggeri Grassland. I heard that the Western Regions have just introduced a large-scale economic development plan and have attracted investment from abroad. There are also several new market towns on the Tenggeri Grassland. The wool textile industry is developing very fast, and there seems to be no decent bank money houses in these two places. You can go to these two places first." The businessman called Lao He enthusiastically gave advice on Boss Zhou.
Chapter completed!