European Emperor Cultivation System

Chapter 91 Mercantilism
"Damn it, I didn't expect this lord to trip me up while I'm not in the city."

After Passant came back from the sea, the news that the merchants and nobles planned to go back to work tomorrow also reached his ears immediately. Passant was so angry that he overturned the oak table and hacked randomly with his sword. G.

As expected, after Oulen told the impulsive family owner the news of the forgery in advance, he did not receive too much blame, but was only symbolically criticized and educated.

The head of the chamber of commerce in front of him seemed to have lost his mind at the moment, venting his dissatisfaction violently and wantonly. Oulen watched from the side with fear, but at the same time he was glad that he had escaped.

"My lord brother, the matter is not that bad. I think it's good for everyone. It's not difficult for both parties." The second son, Possang, happened to come out to smooth things over, and hit the muzzle of the gun.

"What do you know? You don't know anything? You don't know how to do business, you don't know how to do business, and you know how to hang out with the low-level civilians all day long, or you go to carry shoes for some nobleman. Can you make a difference?" The head of the family Now like a mad dog, it bites whoever it catches.

The superficially simple and honest Passan was not angry, just smiled and apologized, and bowed deeply, "Brother, everything is not going well for you today, you should go to church and pray, and go to the monastery to find the lord tomorrow morning It is not too late for friendly consultations."

Da Posang ignored it, and just sent Oulen and his useless brother away, cursing: "In the whole of Harfleur, I pay the most religious taxes, but does God care for me? No, go to him God, I really think that I can be lawless."

Seeing that things had come to this, Oulun had no choice but to leave angrily. Before leaving, Xiao Bosang came close to him again and said a few words in silence.

The next day, the honest and honest Possant got up early in the morning, and when he arrived at the monastery, he happened to meet the lord who was going to inspect the manor.

"My lord, I have good news for you. Those nobles have agreed to reinstate their posts." Passant raised his hand and greeted loudly, his face still filled with a foolish smile.

Li Peijun was still a little depressed when he woke up early in the morning. As soon as he heard the exciting news, he immediately became energetic and felt that his head was filled with chicken blood.

"Paissant, is it true?" Li Peijun strode over and asked.

After receiving the affirmative reply from the other party, Li Peijun couldn't believe his ears. Possang's ability to handle affairs was inexplicably efficient. He thought he would have to wait at least three or five days for a reply, but he didn't expect it to be done the next day.

Originally, he wanted to go to the manor to see the cultivation of sericulture and flowers, but after hearing the news, he put it on hold for the time being. Li Peijun was eager to have a face-to-face talk with these wealthy businessmen, so he came here to show off.

The city hall is right next to the spacious road going down the monastery. The wood and stone mix is ​​just to make the building stronger, and there is no aesthetic feeling on the whole.

The stairs were washed out by the rain, and accompanied by messy footprints, it looked like a small rock climbing field. A few glazed windows were the only finishing touch. The cross carvings integrated into the house can only be found when you look closely.

Fortunately, the decoration in the living room is not bad, except that the house is not repaired and there is some water dripping, and the wooden chair makes a creaking sound if it moves too much, there is not much to complain about.

Li Peijun just asked Possang to summon the merchant nobles. On the one hand, he wanted to reiterate his attitude and position, and on the other hand, he also had other important matters to discuss.

The morning and dusk had not completely dispersed, and the merchants of the sea trade had basically not set sail. Except for the merchants who went out of the city to buy goods, the rest of the merchant nobles were all present.

Most of them hold idle jobs such as handling daily chores, and a few of them are fat jobs such as judicial trials and tax collection, but they are basically on the fringes and have no real power.

"I believe that you already knew what my bottom line and principles are when you agreed to reinstatement. Do you need me to emphasize it one more time?" Li Peijun showed the majesty that a lord should have, and solemnly asked every businessman present noble.

"Abiding by Hafleur's law and being loyal to the lord." The voices present were surprisingly unanimous, and Li Peijun was secretly surprised.

Li Peijun cleared his mind again, and continued to follow the meeting process, "I know that you have been ignored for a long time, and I invite you to hold this meeting this time to improve the current situation."

People in the audience were discussing a lot, some were doubting whether to use this as an excuse to levy a belief tax, and some were happily waiting for the follow-up progress.

"Quiet." Li Peijun roared, and the audience fell silent.

"First of all, the rules and regulations are not just rhetoric. They must be implemented in practice. Most of you have the phenomenon of using power for personal gain. I hope you can learn from it in the future. If you commit the crime again, it will not be as simple as simply being dismissed."

These businessmen were originally interest groups, and they supported and helped each other on weekdays. After being exposed to the taste of secular power, their desires gushed out like a spring, and these Li Peijun knew it well.

He also didn't think that the bureaucrats under his hands are like a pool of clear water without any silt. Minor problems can be had, but the general direction can't be wrong. This is his real bottom line.

Seeing that the audience was noisy again, Li Peijun coughed twice and stabilized the scene, "Similarly, if you have outstanding abilities, I will also entrust you with a heavy responsibility, and then you will be transferred to different departments in batches. Adapt to the position, let you give full play to your talents."

"The fiefdom can also be managed by the best of you. You can collect taxes on your behalf, raise crops and livestock, and build your own houses, but you can't have your own weapons." Li Peijun eloquently emphasized the importance of guns question.

The atmosphere at the scene was instantly ignited, and the participating businessmen became excited when they heard about the fief. Although they could not have their own garrison, it was better than the current life of fearing pirates outside and nobles inside.

"Your lord is really wise."

"My lord, we will serve you to the death."

In fact, Li Peijun also planned to allocate part of the fief to the merchants. As long as he firmly grasped the economic and military power, he could maintain control over them, which would also help mobilize their enthusiasm.

Li Peijun encouraged everyone present, "I hope that everyone can work hard to shine in the municipal positions, and treat your work with your enthusiasm for doing business. It is expected that I will try out a new business in Hafleur as soon as next year." system."

"A new business system? It won't be another tax increase, right?" A question came from the audience.

"No, the system I'm trying to implement is mercantilism. I want to help you untie the shackles on your body, but the wealth you create must be kept in Harfleur."

Mercantilism is a proper term that only appeared after the opening of new shipping routes in the 15th century. Li Peijun also explained it specially and incorporated his own opinions.

"The core of the so-called mercantilism is to reduce taxes and burdens. We must actively develop characteristic industries and open up markets. In the future, when you do business abroad, you will not only be businessmen, but also represent the will of the lord. Hafleur's ruling group will become Your strong backing."

This epoch-making concept caused a huge sensation. Most of the merchants were exploited by the secular nobles and the church. The rulers just regarded them as milking cows. They never expected that the lord would protect them for their interests. convoy.

Protecting the interests of businessmen is also protecting their own interests. What Li Peijun wants is to build a huge business empire. All wars cannot be supported by the economic foundation. Only with sufficient preparation can we win every battle.

(End of this chapter)