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"Your Highness, it's not that we are unwilling to serve the imperial court, but we are only businessmen who only know how to buy and sell, and we don't know anything about the relationship between countries."

Wang Zhong showed hesitation, but he seemed to be afraid of Xiao Jie's misunderstanding, so he tried his best to explain.

Xiao Jie smiled slightly: "It's not that you can't do some things, it's just that you don't know how to do it. If you are willing to listen to my arrangements, I will naturally give you a chance to make great contributions to the court. I still say that, now Opportunities are right in front of you, and it depends on whether you can grasp them yourself."

The businessmen discussed and looked at each other, and they all saw a hint of emotion in each other's eyes, but none of them wanted to be this early bird.

Wang Zhong glanced at the other businessmen around him, seeing that no one dared to act rashly, so he gritted his teeth and immediately knelt down to Xiao Jie: "Caomin Wang Zhong, I am willing to serve the court and His Highness King Qi."

Seeing someone taking the lead, other merchants who were still hesitating also made up their minds one by one, bowed down to Xiao Jie one after another, and said in unison: "Caomin is willing to serve the court and His Royal Highness Qi Wang."

With a knowing smile on Xiao Jie's face, he raised his hand and said: "Please rise up, everyone, I will definitely report to the court and report to the emperor for your sincere heart to serve the imperial court. I can assure you here that as long as this matter I will definitely report your achievements to the imperial court one by one, and ask the emperor to allow your children to take the imperial examination."

The merchants instantly boiled over. Although the imperial court imposed many restrictions on their merchants, most of them were insignificant in their eyes. Don’t they want simpler carriages and horses, rougher clothes, and smaller mansions, so they can’t openly accept concubines? Ren Ren looked away.

But what they really feel is that the imperial court prohibits the children of Shang nationality from taking the imperial examinations, which means that no matter how much money they earn, no matter how good their children's education is, no matter how talented they are, they will not be able to pass the imperial examinations to become officials. , Generation after generation cannot get rid of the lowly social status of businessmen.

Now Xiao Jie actually promises that as long as they are willing to help the court, they can report to the court to allow their children to take the imperial examination. How can they not be excited and excited.

Although they don't know exactly what Xiao Jie is going to do, they don't know how much they need to pay, and they don't know whether Xiao Jie can fulfill his promise in the end, but as long as the descendants have a chance to get rid of the lowly social status of businessmen, they are Even if you lose half of your wealth, you have to try.

"I hope His Highness will show you what we need to do."

A businessman who seemed to have a lot of seniority boldly asked a question that everyone was most concerned about.

Xiao Jie did not hide anything, and said with a smile: "To tell you the truth, in my plan to conquer the Nanyang countries, a large amount of silver is needed, which cannot be afforded by any of you alone. Therefore, I suggest that you establish a Chamber of Commerce, everyone sits down behind closed doors and discusses together, apportioning the proportion of investment according to their respective financial resources, and it is also convenient for you to coordinate actions."

The merchants couldn't help being stunned when they heard the words. They had already expected that Xiao Jie needed them to bleed, but what they didn't expect was that Xiao Jie would take the initiative to propose that they set up a chamber of commerce.

You must know that one of the government's restrictions on merchants is to strictly prohibit merchants from forming associations, which is to prevent merchants from colluding with each other, driving up prices, and seeking huge profits.

But seeing that Xiao Jie didn't seem to be joking, the merchants' minds suddenly became active. It seemed that His Royal Highness King Qi really wanted to make a big move.

Xiao Jie smiled, and then continued: "Next, I will talk about what I need you to do. It's very simple. I need you all to go to the Southeast Asian countries to help me make a big deal."

The merchants immediately pricked up their ears. After all, this is related to their own personal interests, even their lives, so they must listen carefully.

"Your chambers of commerce have assigned their own tasks. They each go to different countries to buy local specialties at high prices. You can buy whatever is available in the country you go to. Ivory, spices, wood, leather, and gems are all fine. Anything you buy from Nanyang The Tao family will increase the price of all the things they bought back as they were ordered."

The merchants were dumbfounded for a moment.

His Royal Highness King Qi talked mysteriously for a long time, and that's it?

It seems that apart from spending more money, there is no difficulty at all, not to mention the Tao family has the bottom line, they will not suffer no matter what.

Moreover, some businessmen with good memories still remember clearly that just now His Royal Highness King Qi kept saying that he wanted to subdue the Southeast Asian countries, but now they are asked to go to these countries to buy local specialties at high prices. This is not a proper way to give them money. , help the local people get rid of poverty and become rich, and promote the economic prosperity of other countries?At that time, with their help, the country will be rich and the people will be rich, and they will be even more against Great Ningyang.

Xiao Jie seemed to see through their thoughts at a glance, and he didn't explain much, just smiled and said: "I know you have a lot of doubts in your heart now, but you just need to do what I say, I, Xiao Jie, always talk It counts, after the matter is completed, I will play the emperor's father to allow your children to take the imperial examination in the future."

Xiao Jie's words finally made the merchants feel relieved. Yes, why do you think so much? Your Royal Highness Qi just needs to do what he wants. This is the only thing that can change the fate of the children of the family. Opportunity, if you miss it, you will regret it.

In a banquet, cups are exchanged, cups are exchanged, guests and hosts enjoy themselves, it is very lively.

Satisfied with wine and food, the merchants left one after another.

At this time, Chang Shi Fu Kuang, who had been sitting silently in a corner, finally stepped forward, and he felt that it was necessary for him to have a chat with Xiao Jie.

Although he didn't understand why Xiao Jie made such a big circle because he wanted these merchants to come forward to purchase the special products of Nanyang countries at high prices, but he was more concerned about the establishment of a chamber of commerce by merchants.

"Your Highness, I don't agree with these merchants setting up chambers of commerce. These merchants are all sophisticated and rich in wealth. If they unite to fight against the government, it will be a big trouble and a hidden danger. Therefore, the government has always strictly prohibited merchants from forming associations. They maintain a state of disunity, so that the government can break through one by one."

Xiao Jie shook his head, smiled slightly, and said, "Fu Changshi, have you ever heard of merchant rebellion?"

Fu Kuang was taken aback for a moment, and then thought about it carefully. It seems that since ancient times, there has never been a businessman who said otherwise.

Xiao Jie smiled and continued: "As you said, businessmen are all shrewd and sophisticated, and their biggest characteristic is to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. They only want to make money safely, and it is undoubtedly the most important thing for them to go against the government. Stupid behavior."

"Take a step back, even if they are really stupid enough to make trouble with the government, can't they just catch them all in one go? These businessmen are all very rich. Maybe after the time when their homes are ransacked, the court will still Will decree to reward the local government!"

Xiao Jie looked like a smile but not a smile, and his tone was quite playful.

Fu Kuang took a deep breath in his heart. Hearing Xiao Jie's words, he seemed to want to fatten up the fish before slaughtering it.