Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Section 99 Business
Seeing the figure of the other party leaving, Wu Feng wondered if this person was used by Qin and Du's family to test him, but after thinking about it, he felt that this possibility was too small. Du's family really knew that they were here, and from the etiquette point of view, the early wine should come to see the ceremony. Even if Qin and Du's family had some ulterior motives with the Japanese, they didn't need to come to test themselves. The attitudes of Situ Tai and Situ Yuan Much more important to them. According to Wufeng's speculation, both Situ Tai and Situ Yuan should have heard about what Qin and Du's family did. Get rid of these two land dragons.
However, it seems that the actions of Qin and Du's family probably caused dissatisfaction among some merchants in the East China Sea. First, they monopolize the business and prevent others from intervening. Second, the merchants are not without national righteousness. Over the past three years, the various forces of the Japanese have strongly supported the Japanese pirates harassing the coast of the empire, and even colluded with each other in an attempt to use the pirates to achieve the purpose of weakening the imperial coastal defense and prepare for their next invasion. Anyone with a clear mind can understand the Japanese's intentions. Should be able to see this.
While Wu Feng was meditating alone, the number of people in the ballroom gradually increased. As the reception progressed to a certain level, the dance party officially kicked off. For this kind of social activities from the Western Continent, the imperial capital is now scrambling for it. The traditional grain distilled wine of the empire has gradually withdrawn from the stage of history at the reception, and it is replaced by various wines. Although beer has become popular in the streets and alleys, but It seems that it is a little bit worse to enter this kind of formal occasion of high society. Dancing has become an indispensable way of socializing in the upper class. As an aristocrat, you must first learn this kind of skills to survive and communicate in the upper class.
Wufeng is actually not very interested in this type of activity, but he has also studied this traditional dance at Heidelberg University since he traveled to the Western Continent since he was a child. But he'd rather stay where he is and drink than dance. However, the number of merchants around him gradually increased, and he could drink alcohol while paying attention to the conversations of the merchants around him.
"Brother He, I heard that your caravan went to the west, should you come back? How was the harvest?" A group of businessmen came out behind Wufeng, asking each other about their business while greeting each other.
"It's okay. I asked my third son to go with me. It's an eye-opener and a lot of knowledge. Speaking of it, the west is still a remote place, but I heard from my third son that the social security is better than here. There are many, especially if you go west after passing Zhegu Pass, it will be a smooth journey, just go forward. When you reach the gate of the gate, there will naturally be tax collectors to check and calculate taxes. I didn’t meet him along the way. Trouble, even the tax rate is lighter than ours." The person called Lao He interjected.
"Well. Lao He, what new things did you bring back from the west this time? Let everyone try something new?" Another businessman also booed.
"What else can I bring? I can do whatever I want. I bought a batch of salamander and dragon paste wine in Bega and Kuqa, bought some local ethnic tapestry in Loulan, and then went to Beijia Shuangdui Mansion in Luzon ordered a batch of cane sugar, then went to Helms in Indian, and selected 30 slaves. Helms borrowed a sum of money and let it go." Lao He's words were a bit ostentatious, although he said he had borrowed money, it seemed like someone else borrowed money from him.
"Old He, you have so many friends, you can even borrow money from Indian muses." Sure enough, a businessman complimented him jokingly.
"Hehe, it's Helms. Although the old man has some friends there, the third son didn't borrow from them. First, the interest is not easy to calculate, and second, he owes you a favor. He just asked his friend to guarantee it. Reported the name of He’s Commercial Firm in the imperial capital, and borrowed 20,000 gold coins from the Northwest Bank’s Helms branch.” Old He explained triumphantly, “Originally, people like my He family didn’t need a guarantee. Firstly, it is the first time for my He family to deal with Northwest Bank. Secondly, Northwest Bank does not have a branch in the imperial capital, so I have to go through the procedures. I guess, it won’t be long before Northwestern Bank will open in the imperial capital. Branch, it will be much more convenient for my caravan to go there at that time, and there is no need to bring too much cash, a bank note is enough."
"Oh? The Northwest Bank is a bank established by Northwest County itself? But it uses a new term from the Western Continent. However, with so many banks in the imperial capital, they can also open branches in Northern Luzon and Indian Dean, which is also convenient. You guys are going 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 shrill voice joined in, a little bit aggrieved, "Our financial colleagues in the imperial capital have negotiated with the Northwest County Administrative Office, but they only agreed We set up branches in the six prefectures of Northwest County, but the six prefectures of Northwest County originally had their local Datong Bank, which was originally supported by Northwest County. Later, Wan Renming's Wanfeng Bank and Jiangnan Gong's Jinling Bank also entered early. Now Even Northwest Bank, the leader of the land, joined the competition. Even if there is some oil and water, how can it compare with Northern Luzon, Western Regions, and Tengger? Even the Northwest Administrative Bureau of these places has not let go, and our repeated applications have been rejected. Rejected, I heard that even Wan Renming and the Gong family were not approved. As for Indian Dean, it was not a territory directly under the Northwest. The Northwest Bank was able to open a branch there, probably because of Li Wufeng and the leaders of their territories It’s because we have a better relationship.”
"Hey, Boss Zhou is here too? What you said is not entirely correct. I know more about the situation in India. Although India is a unified kingdom in name, the truth is that although there are A central government, but it is divided into several parts in terms of responsibility, and each manages its own. Those close to Northern Luzon and the Kuqa Kingdom in the Western Region belong to the Punjab territory. In the past, there have been constant conflicts with Northern Luzon. Later, Mr. Li concurrently served as Northern Luzon Afterwards, the governor taught the Punjab people a good lesson, and the Punjab people became honest. Later, I heard that there were some disputes among their sects, and the other clans were planning to destroy the Punjab people. It was Master Li who sent troops to help the Punjab people stabilize their position. , now in the territory of the Punjab people, Mr. Li speaks more effectively than anyone else, and Mr. Bao is the second most effective one." The speaker is obviously a guy with a half-can of water ringing, and he likes to show off. Feng also secretly laughed, and turned himself into an envoy of justice to help the Punjab people resist foreign invasion.
"Master Bao? Which Master Bao?" Several merchants asked in unison. Even the merchant named Lao He had obviously never heard of it, so Wufeng was even more surprised. A strong man surnamed Bao has emerged? Still second only to yourself?
"Of course it is Mr. Bao Linbao, the head of the military and political advisory group of the Northwest in the Indian Punjab Dominion. Now the Punjabs are obedient to the advisory group. If the Northwest Bank can open in several cities of the Punjabs, then Of course it is Master Li's credit, but it must also be inseparable from Master Bao's full support." Half a tank of water boasted complacently.
It was only then that Wufeng suddenly realized, and then he couldn't help laughing. The Northwestern Bank's entry into India was planned by the Finance Department long ago. When did it become the credit of Pauling? It seems that Pauling is doing well with the Punjabs. He didn't give him two soldiers, but he made such a big noise and became the head of the military and political advisory group. When will he be authorized to intervene? Civil affairs? Wufeng couldn't help but shook his head with a smile.
"Well, the territory of Northern Luzon and the Punjab people is full of gold now~IndoMTL.com~ has just entered the economic start-up period, and it is a hot spot for the development of our financial industry. It is a pity that the Northwest Administrative Bureau has not allowed us to enter. I heard that Li Wufeng and Master Li also came to Beijing to attend the funeral of His Majesty the Emperor. We, the Financial Guild of the Imperial Capital, are planning to find an opportunity to pay a visit to Master Li. We must ask the Northwest Administrative Bureau to allow us to enter the newly opened markets. The Northwest Bank and his family alone can’t afford the market.” The high-pitched voice was still relentless, obviously longing for the few treasures in his mind for a long time.
"Boss Zhou, if the Northwest Administrative Bureau does not agree with your bank's entry into Northern Luzon and India, you can apply to enter the countries of the Western Regions and the Tengger Grassland. The big economic development plan has already attracted foreign investment, and several new market towns have appeared on the Tengger Grassland. The woolen textile industry is developing very fast. It seems that there are no decent banks in these two places. You can definitely Let’s go to these two places first.” The businessman called Lao He enthusiastically advised Boss Zhou.
"Hmph, why didn't you apply? Didn't the Northwest Administrative Bureau procrastinate on the grounds that the market is immature and the supervision mechanism has not yet been perfected? The idea of Mr. Li, who will come to Beijing?" A shrill voice lamented, then continued after a pause: "To put it bluntly, it's not that the Northwest Bank wants to monopolize the financial markets in these places and make huge profits. The local economy is developing rapidly, but gold is everywhere, but you can't pick it up. How uncomfortable is it? Besides, the Northwest Bank family can't afford such a large market. The usury in these places is rampant. Complaints, but the Northwest Administrative Office ignored them.”