Fengxian Jiangshan

Zhang Tinglan didn't care about Liu Shucheng's small calculations. His vision could never be limited to business, so he just proposed a general development strategy. As for how to implement it, he had to leave it to agents like Liu Shucheng. Be an expert.

Zhang Tinglan smiled and said to Qiao Ruixuan: "Brother Qiao, I heard that among the Shanxi merchants, the Qiao family is a big family. I don't know what is your relationship with the Qiao family?"

From Liu Shucheng's introduction, Zhang Tinglan heard that he is from Shanxi, and his surname is Qiao, so he couldn't help but think of the famous Qiao family. I believe many people will know the Qiao family compound. Film and television works have pushed the Qiao family to the top. The position of the representative of Shanxi merchants, but in fact Shanxi merchants were a force that cannot be ignored in Chinese society in Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The land in Shanxi was so barren. When farming could not support themselves, Shanxi people started doing business. During the Ming Dynasty, Shanxi Shanxi merchants controlled the salt industry and gained huge wealth. In the official circles of the Ming Dynasty, there was a strong influence. The Jin Party, who spoke for the interests of merchants, resolutely prevented the imperial court from collecting commercial taxes, which caused unprecedented financial distress in the Ming Dynasty.

At the turn of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Shanxi merchants wantonly made profits through smuggling, and a large amount of salt, iron and grain were transported outside the customs, which strengthened the power of the Manchu Qing and objectively assisted the Manchu Qing to enter the customs. After the Qing Dynasty, the power of Shanxi merchants continued unabated, and bank banks opened up all over the world.

Zhang Tinglan still has some understanding of the history of Shanxi merchants. In the early years of the Republic of China, it was an important period for Shanxi merchants to turn from prosperity to decline. The traditional business philosophy could not keep up with the changes of the times, and the incompetent government could not provide enough protection for merchants. On the contrary, they also extorted money from them. Faced with the pressure of Western financial banks, Shanxi's bank banks had no ability to resist. In the end, the power of Chinese business gangs that lasted the Ming and Qing dynasties began to disintegrate rapidly.

Of course, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. At present, Shanxi merchants still have rich heritage and strong management capabilities.

When Qiao Ruixuan heard Zhang Tinglan mention the Qiao family, he said with a wry smile: "Young Master Zhang, to tell you the truth, I am indeed a member of the Qiao family, but it is not a direct descendant, but the same clan. Starting from my father, I have painstakingly managed it for most of my life. I didn't accumulate much wealth, and I finally bought a piece of land, which I planned to use to buy specialties outside the customs, but it was taken over by Sheng Yun."

"The family heirloom is good, but it still depends on yourself." Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Brother Qiao, if you value that piece of land, it proves that you have a good vision. Now is an era of old and new, and there are countless opportunities. See if you can grasp it, if you grasp it, it is not impossible to create a family property that is richer than that of a Shanxi merchant family."

Qiao Ruixuan was still young, and it was when he was full of ambitions. Just eight years ago, Qiao Zhiyong, the fourth generation head of the Qiao family, known as the "Bright Rich Man", passed away. Qiao Ruixuan even attended his funeral in person. He was completely shocked by the big scene. Countless officials, friends and old friends from all over the world came to express their condolences, all of them were well-known figures. In fact, from that moment on, Qiao Ruixuan was determined to create a family business far surpassing that of Qiao Zhiyong.

After Qiao Ruixuan mastered the family business, he put the focus of his business on the outside of the customs. He knew that the black land outside the customs was rich in products and had great potential for development just now, but when he just started to act, the land was seized by Sheng Yun, making Qiao Ruixuan's Career took a serious hit.

"Young Master Zhang, Brother Liu has long said that you have the ability to turn stones into gold, so please point me in the right direction?" Qiao Ruixuan had already heard the meaning of solicitation in Zhang Tinglan's words, so he bowed down to ask for advice.

Zhang Tinglan was not polite either, and turned around and took out a huge blueprint from the table: "Old Liu, Brother Qiao, you all have a look, this is a business development plan I drafted, and I plan to build it in Fengtian Shangfu Land." Build a North Market in the north, and if conditions permit, build a South Market in the south. Now that I have put in a lot of effort, it can be said that we have some plans, and we are just waiting for people of insight to join us."

While Zhang Tinglan was speaking, he unfolded the blueprints, and Qiao Ruixuan and Liu Shucheng's eyes were immediately attracted. Zhang Tinglan's planning has been done for a long time, and various designs have been quite perfect, such as the design of the block, the planning of shops, the water and electricity roads, and even The placement of trams, on paper, is not much worse than that of Shanghai Beach, and it is even more tidy and standardized, especially the design of the green belt is unique.

Liu Shucheng looked at it for a long time, then slapped his thigh suddenly and cried out in pain: "I've been fooled!" It turned out that he suddenly found that his grain store was in the middle of the North Market in the whole drawing, and he immediately understood that at the beginning The reason why Zhang Tinglan took a fancy to his grain store.

"Young Master Zhang, your scheming is deep enough. I thought I was taking advantage of the grain store when I gave it to you, but now I see that my feelings have already fallen into your schemes."

Zhang Tinglan smiled and said nothing, Qiao Ruixuan and Liu Shucheng had seen it almost, so he asked: "Both of you are experts in business, if there are any deficiencies in this blueprint, please bring it up, after all, it is something I built behind closed doors. , there are deficiencies for sure.”

Liu Shucheng shook his head: "Young Master Zhang, I didn't see any loopholes. If it is built according to your design, I guess the people of Fengtian will rush to buy things here, and it will soon become a commercial center. Just look at the street. As long as it is high-grade and has status, it is not a problem even if it is a ten-mile foreign market in Shanghai."

Qiao Ruixuan on the side also praised repeatedly, but he obviously thought more: "Young Master Zhang, in order to develop business, it is not enough to have a good location and a good design. The key is to have a good management system."

Of course, Zhang Tinglan knows that what he is doing now is similar to attracting investment in later generations. To attract capital and popularity, one must not only have good hardware conditions, but also have an excellent soft environment. Otherwise, no matter how beautiful the city is, it will be useless .

Qiao Ruixuan's ability to think of this also shows that he has a quick brain and is a man of talent.

"Mr. Zhang, as far as I know, many businessmen in Fengtian have moved their shops and workshops to the Manchuria Railway Subsidiary. Although most people are unwilling to live under the noses of the Japanese, they have to pay a lot under the Beiyang rule. More. Excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes are plentiful, and they are completely arbitrary, and they can collect whatever they want. Moreover, those officials also try to make money by changing the law. They have to give gifts to marry a concubine, and to give gifts to have a child. Thinking about it, how many small businessmen were forced to lose their families by them, and had no choice but to move their industries to the Manchurian Railway subsidiary controlled by the Japanese. Although the Japanese are also greedy and have heavy taxes, the Japanese at least follow the rules. They won’t extort for no reason, and they charge a lot of money, but they can still do things, such as when the gangsters are blackmailing, they can really take care of it, as for our patrol master, it’s not bad if he doesn’t collude with the gangsters.”

Qiao Ruixuan had personal experience of these things, and his eyes were full of bitter tears when he said it. Although Zhang Tinglan was very contemptuous of the Japanese, he had to admit that the Beiyang government had indeed exploited too much, forcing the businessmen into desperation.The most prosperous area in modern China is the concession. The concession can attract a large amount of capital and popularity largely because the concession is managed by foreigners, implements the Western police system, and has a relatively good social environment.

In the area controlled by China, gangsters are rampant, the government is exploiting excessively, and wars are frequent. Therefore, in such a bad environment, businessmen cannot survive at all. They have to move their family businesses to areas controlled by foreigners. .

A good government can promote social development, and an incompetent government can also destroy the national economy. The secret of the great powers' continuous extraction of wealth from China is that they can rely on their powerful strength to build a barely passable management system. China's capital is attracted to the past, and finally uses China's wealth to continue to invest and extract more benefits. China is getting poorer and weaker, while the great powers are getting stronger and stronger.

In fact, what Zhang Tinglan has to do is the same as that of the great powers, except that the great powers want to extract wealth, while Zhang Tinglan wants to build a system to protect Chinese businessmen so that they can achieve better development.

"Brother Qiao, you are not wrong at all. Only a good business order can really attract more businessmen. This is what I will do next. Master Zhang asked me to continue to be in charge of Fengtian's security rectification work. I am going to establish A dedicated security brigade of about 500 people patrols the neighborhoods to ensure law and order. At the same time, I will also formulate detailed tax management methods. The taxation of large and medium-sized shops is directly completed through the banking system, and the police officers at the bottom cannot intervene at all. To establish a publicity system, the amount of tax should be clear, whoever dares to charge an extra penny, businessmen can complain, I will deal with it strictly, and will not tolerate it.”

Zhang Tinglan's statement made Qiao Ruixuan and Liu Shucheng look happy. If Zhang Tinglan could really manage public security and taxation, not to mention eliminating extortion, at least it would reduce a lot. They still have confidence in Zhang Tinglan's methods.

"Young Master Zhang, if you can really make this decision, I want to follow you. I would also like to be an errand runner." Qiao Ruixuan knew that Zhang Tinglan meant to recruit himself by saying this to him, and he also needs one now. With a strong backing, he took effect without hesitation.

"Brother Qiao came from a family of Jin merchants, and his vision and knowledge are first-class. With your help, my plan will be more than half successful. At present, only a few people, including Mr. Zhang, know about this matter. Others don't know. Do you know what that means?"

Liu Shucheng was scheming, he guessed the reason from Zhang Tinglan's meddling in the Four Seas Food Company, so he said with a smile: "Young Master Zhang, you are not planning to get the land in advance, and then wait for the appreciation, this is full of fat, old Liu Just thinking about it makes my mouth water."

Chapter 37 Torture Shanqi

Facing Liu Shucheng's words, Zhang Tinglan nodded and shook his head again: "It is true that I plan to use these lands to make a fortune, a lot of money, but it is definitely not a one-off deal. I hope to hold the land in my own hands, just To avoid being manipulated by external forces, we must always be on guard against all-pervasive foreigners."

Liu Shucheng frowned slightly, and he thought of another question: "Young Master Zhang, I remember that when the Shangfu land was developed, the government first demarcated the area, then determined the land number, and then made public bids. Foreigners also have the right to bid. If the North Market also follows this model, the decision will be in the hands of the Fengtian government. Everyone knows who our old governor is. Regardless of whether we can get the land in advance, but once foreigners exert pressure, Zhang Xiluan will probably Will take the initiative to let us spit out the land."

Liu Shucheng expressed his worries. As the saying goes, the county magistrate is not as good as the current one. After all, Zhang Zuolin is not the governor of Fengtian. There is Zhang Xiluan in the middle.

"Don't worry about this issue. I have already thought about it. This development operation must isolate the power of the government. It is completely commercialized. I have a Fengtian Industrial Company under my name, and I will purchase the land in the name of this company. Development. As for the public security brigade and the tax collectors, I rent them from the 27th Division by signing a contract, so that our operation is completely independent, and foreigners have no chance to intervene.”

As soon as Zhang Tinglan's words came out, both Liu Shucheng and Qiao Ruixuan's eyes lit up. This idea is really good. Developing in the name of the company has become a purely commercial activity, and the government is excluded.The great powers lost the excuse to intervene. Although everyone knows that such a large-scale action cannot be achieved without the support of political forces, they know that they know that with such a layer of barriers, it is equivalent to an extra layer of protection.

Of course, the two of them haven't seen Zhang Tinglan's far-reaching purpose. Under the banner of complete commercial operation, he not only blocked foreigners, but also blocked the Beiyang government, and at the same time blocked Zhang Zuolin.

Everyone has their own ambitions. At present, Zhang Tinglan has to rely on the big tree of Zhang Zuolin to develop, but one day Zhang Tinglan will be self-reliant, and it will become very important to have the power under his own control. Therefore, he is not very important to Zhang Zuolin. nothing left.

From the very beginning of planning, the entire North Market has placed the 27th Division in the position of protector, and cannot intervene in the actual operation. In this way, the North Market is Zhang Tinglan's tool alone, and all the benefits are actually his One person has the final say.

Zhang Tinglan went on to say: "As the so-called sedan chair carries people, I have always advocated that Fengtian businessmen should unite to form a fist and have our own strength. Whether facing foreigners or the government, we must fight for legality. The courage of rights and interests. We operate with integrity and pay taxes according to the regulations. This is our duty, but whoever treats us as weeds or anyone who can step on us must beware of our retaliation. This Xingye Company cannot be owned by me alone. Immediately It will absorb a large number of shares, and you are the first batch of shareholders."

Both Liu Shucheng and Qiao Ruixuan are shrewd people. After Zhang Tinglan said this, they all figured it out. To fight against the influence of foreigners, it is impossible to rely on one company alone. Everyone must unite. First of all, the businessmen of Fengtian must unite. , and jointly protect their own interests.

In fact, there are now chambers of commerce all over China, and merchants also pay attention to mutual support, but after all, this kind of chamber of commerce is only based on the friendship of fellow villagers, and has no direct relationship.Zhang Tinglan's method is to use Xingye Company as a name to tie Fengtian businessmen to chariots with real share benefits.

This Xingye company is still an empty shell at present, but the potential of this company is extremely huge. Having the power to develop the market is equivalent to owning a cash cow. Anyone will be attracted by this huge benefit.

And Zhang Tinglan was able to give up the company's shares at this time, without thinking about eating alone, which made Liu Shucheng and Qiao Ruixuan feel sincere admiration for Zhang Tinglan's courage.At such a young age, he knows how to make choices and how to share benefits, which is very remarkable. Liu Shucheng is a complete old fox, and Qiao Ruixuan has been struggling in shopping malls for many years. It is not so easy to make these two people completely obedient, but this At that time, these two people really attached themselves, and began to actively advise Zhang Tinglan.

"Ms. Zhang, according to your plan, the core area of ​​the North Market is ten rooms near Huangsi. There are not many big families in this area, and they are all poor people living together. I think as long as they are given some subsidies, they can get the land. Got it. In addition, the big households with large landholdings are the elders and children of the former Qing Dynasty, and their situation is more troublesome, after all, these people are still connected with the officialdom, and their family background is also very rich."

"It's not troublesome at all." Zhang Tinglan smiled and waved her hands: "I arrested Shanqi and Shengyun from the Zongsha Party. They are suspected of conspiracy to treason. Life and death are in my hands, and they have thousands of friends with those old and young. The relationship is inextricably linked, that is to say, I can kill them at any time, it depends on whether they are worthy of reconciliation."

When Liu Shucheng heard Zhang Tinglan's domineering words, he immediately felt a burst of emotion. The young man on the opposite side had already considered all aspects, and every move he took had his own deep meaning. It can be said that all of Zhang Tinglan's actions revolved around the North Market.

The purpose of attracting Fred is to obtain sufficient capital and also to introduce advanced financial talents.The purpose of dealing with the Japanese is to establish prestige, and the purpose of rectifying law and order is to build a police team and manage the North Market in the future.The purpose of attacking the Zongsha Party is to control the land, and the purpose of pulling Liu Shucheng and Qiao Ruixuan into the chariot is to gain the support of Fengtian businessmen.

Quietly, a big net has been launched, and now is the time to close the net, Liu Shucheng and Qiao Ruixuan glanced at each other, both of them were surprised and pleased, surprised by Zhang Tinglan's far-reaching calculations, happy to be able to join this During a feast, share your own cake.

"Young Master Zhang, since you've made up your mind, then we don't have to worry about it, and we will buy the land immediately."

These two people are also quick-tempered, and businessmen can't get up early without profit. Now that they see huge benefits, it is okay to let them forget to eat and sleep.

"Okay, you can do it separately now, and you can withdraw any money you need through Daosheng Bank. The manager Fred is also our own, and Xingye Company will leave him [-]% of the shares."

Liu Shucheng really didn't know what to say when even the foreigners were dragged into the bandit boat, the only word in his heart was admiration.

"Young Master Zhang, do you have any orders?"

Zhang Tinglan thought for a while and said: "Old Liu, you are familiar with the situation of Fengtian merchants. Now you can secretly contact some powerful and well-behaved merchants, let them buy shares in Xingye Company, and at the same time help you buy land together. Big things cannot be accomplished by just a few people, but we must keep them as secret as possible for the time being.”

Liu Shucheng hurriedly nodded in agreement. He thought for a while and asked again: "Young Master Zhang, are there any specific preferential measures for the North Market once it is completed? Please tell me the details, and I can answer other businessmen's questions."

Zhang Tinglan turned around and took out another draft document from the desk, and handed it to Liu Shucheng: "I plan to collect only business tax and income tax for all shops, and add value-added tax for factories. In addition, exorbitant and miscellaneous taxes will be abolished. The business tax rate is 5.00%, the income tax is 20.00%, and the value-added tax needs to be approved in detail, but it will not be too high. For all businessmen who pay taxes according to the regulations, we will provide maximum convenience, public security, water and electricity, employment of workers, capital lending, etc. All parties will give guarantees. During the transportation of all products operated by the North Market, no taxes will be collected at Fengtian’s checkpoints. If anyone dares to violate it, I will mobilize my troops to destroy him.”

After Zhang Tinglan briefly introduced the preferential measures, both Liu Shucheng and Qiao Ruixuan couldn't help breathing heavily. This condition is really good. The tax types and rates have been reduced unprecedentedly, and the burden on the businessmen's shoulders has been reduced by at least half.Managers are no longer focused on exploiting merchants, but providing convenience, and controlling checkpoints greatly reduces transportation costs, which are fatal to merchants.

"Young Master Zhang, just because of your preferential terms, the Fengtian businessman will never miss this good opportunity. The two of us will contact the staff immediately." Liu Shucheng is walking briskly at this time, as if he was approaching fifty. Like 20 years younger.