Gene of Brilliant City 13 Division

Chapter 1563 Fight!Master and Apprentice 53

8:11 am

The rays of the sun are a bit dazzling. At this time, outside the headquarters of Section 9, which is located in the south close to the 5th district, there are 9 connected dome houses. In the hall of the huge No. 0 dome house in the middle, businessmen are constantly entering, and there are People from many families, a large number of people found the convex crystals on the floor, called out chairs and sat down, thousands of people have already sat in the venue.

The merchants at the door were inspected by the 9th section staff, showed their identity certificates, and the certificates of the raw material dealers, and entered the venue after passing through the inspection mechanical door.

Since last year, January 1st of each year is the pricing day for urban raw material prices. This morning, raw material merchants of all sizes in the city have come, and there are all walks of life. Raw materials are related to the price fluctuations of all walks of life. The basic items are very strict in terms of pricing.

The 9th Business Department will adjust the price of raw materials according to the market economy scale of the whole year last year. According to the provisions of the Commodity Law, raw material merchants can only increase the price by 101% to 200% on the basis of pricing. interval.

However, the range of price increases every year depends on the raw materials of different industries. Taking eggs as an example, the price of eggs wholesaled from agricultural bases last year was 2 cents per piece, but the price increase range fluctuates between 6% and 101%. The supply is based on the upper, middle and lower layers of the supply, up to 117 gross, and if it exceeds, it will be punished with a fine.

去年牛奶是100毫升1毛6的批发价，上调的价格浮动区间在101%到121%。

Every year, every raw material that is not freely circulated within the scope of control to various markets has its own pricing and wholesale price fluctuation range. This range is the same in the hands of suppliers and distributors, and then it will go to manufacturers. According to the comprehensive data of the materials required to manufacture items, set a market price by yourself. This price needs to be approved by 9 departments before it can be listed. Finally, it will be changed according to the local monthly price index when it reaches the market. In principle, it cannot exceed 150%.

However, the local area will also have real-time regulation. The prices of the items sold in most stores will change to a certain extent every month, and the final regulation will be carried out according to the regional supply and demand.

All these extremely complex and in-depth regulations were conceived by people in 12 departments after a long time, and they have indeed effectively stabilized the market, even after more than a year of the Great Depression caused by urban construction. Over time, and finally because of such strict regulation, the economy was stabilized at a certain level.

There has been no large-scale inflation, which is already a blessing in misfortune. After the recovery of the city's industry, there is no supply chaos caused by the huge demand for commodities.

Most of the businessmen who come to Section 9 want to get the price of the regulated pricing at the first time, and then start the supply plan for the new year, where to supply the most profitable, and how to supply to make more money , who to do business with can make more money.

Businessmen need to get first-hand information, and many businessmen have discussed it. Since last year, everyone has been discussing various countermeasures, how to avoid and deal with all this.

The market pricing power has been in the hands of the gods since the beginning of the city's establishment. Many people think that this is only temporary, because once the city develops, how will the gods control the ever-expanding economic volume.

Everything is as the original merchants wished. Although the pricing power has not been opened to the merchants, some pricing ranges will be multiplied many times in certain seasons. With considerable development, a city in the true sense can be established, rather than the dilapidated wooden town clusters of three or forty years ago.

The establishment of the city's 120 districts, and finally the formation of today's giant city, was completed on the basis of continuous economic growth, and the merchants were the connecting points and contributed a lot.

However, the supervision of the city has become very strict now, and many of the methods used by merchants in the past have failed. Some large and medium-sized merchants have begun to transform after experiencing pain, but most of the small merchants are now gone. On the brink of death.

No one wants to die, and many people seem a little nervous, especially those who hoarded goods before the urban factories started last year, including earlier, and planned to make a lot of money, and many of them were about to have a heart attack.

Many people would lose money if the current market price was lower than their previous market price, and anxiety began to pervade the entire venue.

At this time, the venue began to gradually quiet down, and light and shadow screens appeared around. Section 9 Section Chief Brandon, Secretary He Lei, and more than ten directors were also present, and they walked to the stage one after another.

Pricing power is something that determines the fate of most merchants. At this time, merchants are all looking at the big screen near the venue, and the pricing of some commodities has already appeared.

In an instant, a businessman jumped up excitedly, raised his fists and stood on a chair and cheered. There are more and more people like this. This is like gambling. In business, there are also many people who dare to take risks. Unfortunately, there are often only a few who bet right.

Some people have already burst into tears, while others stared blankly at the pricing and floating range of the goods in front of them, and giggled for a while, and the smile gradually became stiff.

Some people are happy and some are sad. This feeling was not obvious last year, but this year it is particularly strong. Things that have been built with hard work have to be restarted overnight. This kind of pricing model is for most small businessmen every year. It's a race for the final few winners.

There were more and more voices of dissatisfaction, and Brandon spoke at this time.

"If you are dissatisfied, please check the pricing and price fluctuation range of a product at any time, and there will be detailed markings."

At this time, many people took out their mobile phones, and everyone in the venue had obtained the authority of the Congress, and soon logged into the Congress system and checked it directly.

A businessman looked at the price of Concrete No. 67 with a solemn expression. He had detailed economic market records for the whole year of last year, as well as a graph of the rate of economic change. This Concrete 67 is useful in many fields.

Last year, the price of this condensed fat 67 substance was 3.8 yuan per kilogram, with a floating price range of 101% to 120%, but this year is different. The price is 3 yuan per kilogram, a direct drop of 8 cents, and the price floating range is 101%. Between 130%, although the highest point of the price fluctuation range has risen by 10%, even if it is sold to the area with the greatest demand, it can only earn 1 cents per kilogram.

At first glance, it seems that it is more profitable than last year. Last year, it only earned 7 cents per kilogram, but this is only the pricing of raw material production results. One kilogram includes tax, labor costs, production costs and primary material costs, which is about 6 yuan. According to last year's pricing, it actually earned 2 yuan and 2 cents per kilogram.

However, this year’s pricing and price range allowed to fluctuate. After removing the cost of 2 yuan and adding 130% of the highest point of the price range allowed to fluctuate, in fact, the maximum profit was only 1 yuan.

Last year, this businessman had already upgraded his raw material processing plant, added equipment, and increased the number of workers. He tried in vain to maintain the company's stable development by relying on quantity. Even if the price fell, it should not be so outrageous.

Now this businessman is desperate, because the area with relatively large supply and demand of polyester No. 67 last year and the companies engaged in the sale of this raw material are given below. The number is very large, which also leads to this situation. The main reason for the decline in raw materials.

According to the estimated value given by Section 2, the demand for this year may be 107% higher than last year, and the demand for the entire polyester 67 has only increased by 7%. This is bad news for this businessman, who hoarded a large amount of polyester last year. Ester 67, thinking that the market might be better this year, but in the end, I can only smile bitterly. It is already very profitable to not lose money.

At the bottom, the analysis given by Section 2 is that this year's labor costs may rise a bit more, and the issue of taxation. If the economy is larger, the tax rate will fluctuate.

More and more things appeared in the businessman's mind. At this moment, his head was in a mess, and his consciousness began to blur.

At this time, accompanied by a woman's exclamation, a businessman clutched his heart and fell to the ground. Immediately, He Lei rushed over with his people and carried the emotional businessman who had a heart attack aside. Quick medical equipment was brought.

A simple heart operation was quickly completed at the side of the venue, and the businessman saved his life.

"Please don't get excited! These prices are in line with the supply and demand of the entire market structure of Bright City, and there are detailed and complete data. As long as the merchants registered in Bright City can check these data at any time, doing business is about making money and losing money. , It is impossible to make money for a long time, at least it is impossible in Bright City!"

As Brand said, many merchants' hearts were already chilled, and some merchants started trading directly on the spot, wanting to dispose of some of the backlog of raw materials in their hands, because one day later, they need to pay an extra day's raw material management fee .

Seeing that many businessmen have bitter faces, but they still start to discuss in a friendly manner. If a businessman is dissatisfied with the pricing power and price fluctuation range, he can file a complaint. Within 3 months after the price is announced, he can find another one by himself. For data investigation companies, if the data is more accurate than the data given by the Acting Section, and if they find points that can refute the Acting Section, including being able to predict the direction of the market more accurately than the Acting Section, they can change the price of the product.

But this is almost impossible. A large number of businessmen have tried it last year. They cannot refute the analysis data given by the Administrative Section. Even some professional economic analysis experts can hardly refute it, because there is no point to refute. .

It's just that there is one person who has successfully grasped the place that the administrative department has not thought about, and successfully changed the pricing of some commodities and the price fluctuation range. This person is Hu Youran, but this point is open to discussion, because it is caused by criminal issues. caused by the knock-on effect.

This year, the internal affairs department is also discussing that if the raw material market is unstable due to crime, certain pricing changes can be made, but this issue can only be discussed at the end of the year.

Brandon breathed a sigh of relief. Throughout last year, the people in Section 9 worked almost non-stop, analyzing all the industrial structures in the city, the supply and demand of goods as much as possible, combined with the field investigation and analysis of Section 2, and finally gave Once the pricing of all raw materials is understood, the pricing of industries above raw materials will be much easier.

Section 2 will use an economic template that has been studied and calculated in AI13 Economic Engineering for a preliminary economic analysis. As long as there are materials obtained from these big data analysis, Section 9 can quickly obtain the results based on the efforts of Section 9 last year. crystallization to plan the subsequent pricing and price fluctuation range.

At this time, a lot of small doors were opened around the venue, and inside there are rooms on the 5th floor of the dome house. Merchants can directly complete many transactions here. The trade fair is under the supervision of Section 9 to ensure effective specification.

"Okay, everyone can move to the private meeting room. If you need to have a long talk today, please make an appointment in advance. Free water and food will be delivered to the room where you have the meeting."

A large number of staff members of Section 9 have already taken their positions, waiting at the door of each independent small house, waiting for the merchants to enter. If you have any questions about business transactions, you can consult with the staff of Section 9 next to you until the merchants until you leave.

In the past, merchants were relatively free to trade goods, but there was a problem, the double problem of black market trading and black gold laundering. Since the middle of last year, the transaction law has been promulgated. This is to prevent the double problem from causing damage to the urban economy. harm.

This method was thought up by Brandon. After discussing with Section 8 and the Bar Association, such a law was finally introduced.

Transactions must be conducted in an open and transparent manner. Even in private transactions, the money and goods in the transaction need to be kept, because Section 9 will conduct irregular reviews. Once the transaction amount and goods are found to be inconsistent, Section 7 will It will go directly to conduct a financial review. If there is a problem, the 5th Division will directly arrest and conduct economic crime investigation.

At this time, many businessmen came over and took out the invitation letters they had prepared, hoping that Brandon, Ho Lei, and other directors would show respect and attend tonight's dinner.

Brandon could only cope with it. Throughout last year, everyone received a large amount of gifts and cash from businessmen, many of which were sent over forcefully, or were forcibly stuffed with red envelopes at dinner parties.

This is very uncomfortable for Brandon and others. Most of them can only wait for a while to retreat, and some parts are really irreversible.

"What should I do now, I have received more than 200 invitations!"

Brandon looked at, then looked at the people around him, Ho Lei smiled helplessly.

"I can only run around. After all, we have to establish a good relationship with the operators of the merchant family to solve many economic problems peacefully. Tonight, everyone work hard. We will hold a meeting later and discuss it carefully. , Whoever wants to go to those places, at least each person has to go to more than 20 banquet halls."

As Brand said, the group also began to return to the conference room at the back, discussing.

There is no way to do this now. After all, after Alpha’s toughness, some problems that have been squeezed out need to be sorted out. Too hardlines will only arouse the merchants’ stronger desire to resist, so Section 9 is now What needs to be done is to become a bridge between businessmen and the administrative department.

9:19 am

Locke Phoebes stood on a lawn of the Phoebes Manor. A large number of reporters were making various inquiries, and Locke just answered them one by one with a smile.

Now that the automobile industry has reached its peak, this industry has reached its peak in just over 30 years, and because of the opening of the subway, some people have begun to use the subway instead of driving, because the subway is faster and can Save a lot of time.

It's just that the sales of some high-end cars that use light and shadow materials are still relatively hot, especially in terms of design, the Phoebes family has achieved the ultimate.

Many of the questions asked by the reporters were innocuous, and most of the reporters were more concerned about a traffic accident that happened this morning. This was the first time that such a serious traffic accident occurred in a car of the Phoebus family, which is known as absolutely safe and fast. ACCIDENT.

"Everyone, because the matter is not yet conclusive, we still need to wait for the engineers to inspect the accident car in detail. After the inspection results come out, our family will announce the results as soon as possible. Okay, everyone, it's getting late. I still need to Go to the family company for a meeting."

Locke said, looking at the time. Just after 10 o'clock, he did not answer some follow-up questions from the reporter. At this time, Locke was also quite troubled, because the Phoebes family was also involved in the slave trade case last year, and the entire family was affected. In addition, the price increase of some raw materials has caused the Phoebes family to lay off employees.

At present, nearly 3000 employees have been cut, of which more than 2000 are car salesmen, and the reporters are completely obsessed with this matter.

It's just that Locke still firmly believes that the automobile industry has not entered the twilight, but is only in a phased decline. Locke plans to adjust the industrial structure of the entire family and develop aerodynamic vehicles with more powerful performance.

The subway also has the benefits of the subway, but cars also have the benefits of cars. As long as the traffic flow in the city is reduced to a certain extent, the roads will inevitably become empty, so that the traffic of cars will be smoother.

The Phoebes family has always been making private cars. During the years when the city developed, such cars were in great demand, and the cars for engineering and passenger use were produced by large and small companies. .

Because of the intervention of the anti-monopoly law, Locke originally wanted to follow the example of other businessmen, but was stopped by his father. Now the Phoebes family is indeed in some difficulties. As the current family, Locke wants to have a good talk with his father. , but my father still didn't say a word.

After getting rid of the reporter, Locke sighed helplessly. The butler Zhang Cheng was already waiting. At this moment, Locke glanced at Zhang Yang, who was more than 10 years younger than him, and smiled and asked him to follow him to the office.

As soon as he entered the office, Locke sighed helplessly, and Zhang Yang poured tea for Locke on his own.

"Zhang Yang, what should I do? Dad doesn't seem to have any plans to continue expanding his business. If this continues, our family's situation will be bad."

Zhang Yang smiled and shook his head.

"Lock, I think it's pretty good now. How about we combine the money and invest the money in this manor temporarily? Make it the largest resort hotel in the city?"

"I'm just talking to you casually, do you take it seriously?"

Zhang Yang was a little surprised, looking at the smiling Locke, at this moment Locke nodded.

"Leave it to you. By the way, how are you doing in school recently?"

Zhang Yang hummed.

"It's very strict, all-field college, maybe next year I basically don't have time to come back, because I have to take new courses."

Locke nodded. Although he asked Zhang Yang what kind of courses he had taken in the All-Field Academy, Zhang Yang did not answer.

At this time, the door of the room was knocked, and Zhang Cheng walked in. Looking at his old father, Zhang Yang felt a little sad. He wanted to graduate from the academy quickly, and then return to Phoebus's house to take over his father's job as housekeeper. Work, so that my father can retire and take care of himself.

"Master, Mr. Field is here."

Locke's face became serious, and before he could speak, he heard shouts from outside.

"Lock, I'm here to play with you."

After a while, Field came in, sat down on his own, and patted the sofa.

"Play? Field, why are you here now."

Field sighed helplessly.

"Okay Locke, I promised you the supply of raw materials before, and now it's no problem. Lin Xiao, the president of the industry association, is a fucking bastard."

Field smiled, and didn't know what to say. After all, the current industry associations as a whole are under strict control. Family businessmen like them are not having a good life, and they can only continue to support that kid.

"By the way, Field, the situation of your sister Wilsey, I think you still have time to visit her."

Field scratched his head.

"What happened again? She has been married for so many years."

Locke wanted to continue to say something, but in the end he held back. Nowadays, Wilsey basically stays at home, and attends banquets from time to time, and she also hides it. There is something strange in her expression. Locke has also heard his wife talk about it. Wilsey seems to have some mental problems, and some women in the family who have been in contact with Wilsey in recent years have mentioned it.

"Lock, I came here today to talk to you about other things."

Locke's face became serious, Zhang Cheng and Zhang Yang and his son left the room, and Locke sat down.

"What's the matter?"

"The Hillman family has recently purchased a lot of dangerous controlled substances from us, and they don't know what to do, and you know some reasons. We can only conduct this transaction in private."

Locke understood immediately.

"what do you think?"

Locke hummed and said.

"I suggest you be careful and don't get involved. After all, the current 5 subjects are very strict."

Field laughed.

"We are old friends, Locke. If you know something, at least let me know. After all, your family sold a lot of lifts to the Hillman family."

Locke shook his head.

"I've never asked them what they bought these lifts for. It's a matter for the administrative department to ask. Now that most of their family members are equipped with small lifts, it's useless for you to ask me about it. "

Field looked at Locke. He really didn't seem to know, so he could only give up and stop asking.

"Eat here, let's go out for a walk, I have a plan, I want to talk to you, and I hope to hear your opinion."

Field got up, but he still couldn't let go of some controlled raw materials purchased by the Hillman family and his own furniture. This kind of matter cannot be put on the table. After all, the Hillman family has all these controlled raw materials. Bought for 3 times the price.

"I think it's better for you to take a good look at your sister."

Field has already gone out, as if he didn't hear this sentence.

10:35

Ke Ying looked at the thick stack of handwritten documents next to her, and was reviewing with her secretary Zhuo Yue, and a large number of directors were also working.

Next to it is a huge storage room for handwritten documents. The handwritten materials need to be compared with the virtual storage materials before they can be stored.

This is the last bit. Most of the staff and officers are on vacation. The work of Section 6 seems a bit easy in the eyes of ordinary people, but the people above it are not easy at all, because these materials are Accurate storage is required.

The statistical work can be completed in only four or five days per month, but the warehousing is indeed a big problem, and the 6th department is already insufficiently manned.

There are only more than 2000 people now, and it is necessary to collect all the data of the whole city. This is an extremely troublesome job for Keying, especially those crimes. The increasing number of crimes in recent years makes Keying feel a little helpless.

The General Affairs Division is constantly receiving documents. It only takes a few hours, and the 6th Division can have hundreds of documents that need to be hand-copied and virtual recorded. of any problem.

"How about resting for a few hours first?"

A female director suggested with a smile.

"You think beautifully!"

Ke Ying gritted her teeth, feeling that she had to finish it no matter what. She still had an important date tonight.

Everyone wants to finish work quickly, and then enjoy a few days of the year.

At this time, another stack of materials was sent to Ke Ying by a director, and she and her secretary Zhuo Yue continued to review.

"What are you doing?"

Immediately, Keying called the director back. These were some materials from Hillman's family. The person in charge of copying them was an ordinary clerk. Keying felt that the numbers above were wrong at a glance. Extremely sharp, everyone gathered around at this time, these numbers seemed to have no problems on the surface, but Ke Ying immediately pointed out the problems.

"Call me that guy named Vic Hillman."

As Ke Ying spoke, she took a look at the staff member's name. He was expelled from the Hillman family a few years ago. He passed the examination of the administrative department last year and entered the 6th department. He has just worked for three months.

(End of this chapter)