I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

Because of Li Shen, Dongshi changed from wholesale to retail, but the number of people here did not decrease.

Many wealthy families and nobles like to hang out here. Women want to see if there are any new rouges and gouache, and businessmen come here to see if there are any new products.

Today, something unusual happened in Dongshi. A large notice was posted at the gate of Dongshi.

The place was already crowded with people, and even the military guards patrolling the city came to stand guard to prevent anything from happening.

"Brother Cai, what are so many people doing in front of you?" A newly arrived businessman asked a familiar businessman.

"I heard that I was reading some notice." Another businessman replied.

"Notice? Is it a notice from the government?"

"We'll find out if we go in and take a look."

After that, the two people started to squeeze in. After finally squeezing in, they saw that it was really a notice.

The general content of the above is that the commerce in Datang is now very developed, and various types of commodities are emerging in an endless stream. For the better development of various merchants,

Led by the Boling Cui family, Qinghe Cui family, Fan Yang Lu family, Xingyang Zheng family and Taiyuan Wang family among the five surnames,

Cooperate with Langya Wang family, Chenjun Xie family, Hongnong Yang family, Lanling Xiao family, Hedong Pei family, Jingzhao Du family, Henan Yuan family, Hedong Liu family and Changli Han family.

Establish a free trade chamber of commerce called the Datang Aspirations Chamber of Commerce, which will cover all states and counties in Datang.

The purpose of the Chamber of Commerce is to help all merchants in Datang develop freely, solve various problems, and develop markets for the members of the Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber of Commerce is committed to the principles of fairness, impartiality and consideration for members, and strives to serve all Chamber of Commerce members.

The two of them glanced at each other after roughly reading the content, and each had an idea that something was going to happen.

"Brother Cai, let's go have a drink. I didn't have a meal in the morning, so I'm a little hungry."

The businessman named Cai nodded and said:

"That's what I mean. Let's go to Yunlai Restaurant. I'm going to treat you today."

After saying that, the two squeezed out of the crowd and headed to the restaurant.

"Brother Qi, do you think something big is going to happen?"

On the second floor of Yunlai Restaurant, the two of them were sitting opposite each other drinking wine. The businessman surnamed Cai asked cautiously.

"Oh~~~This is hard to say. King Ji created the first chamber of commerce in the Tang Dynasty, and now it has recruited 95% of the merchants in the Tang Dynasty.

Even the nobles follow the rules of the Chamber of Commerce, but it is said that the First Chamber of Commerce of the Tang Dynasty collects as much as tens of millions of dollars every day.

This will inevitably make people jealous and arouse the jealousy of others.

As you just saw, another chamber of commerce is to be formed, which will not only include the five surnamed families, but also eight major families, the Shandong gentry.

Eighty percent of the aristocratic families of the Tang Dynasty were among them, and the Chamber of Commerce of Lun Chuan was even worse than the Ji Palace. "

The businessman surnamed Qi sighed and said.

"Look, they are going against Prince Ji's Mansion. Look at the name they gave, Datang Aiming Chamber of Commerce. It's obvious that they are disgusting with Prince Ji's Mansion.

The one from Prince Ji's Mansion was called the First Chamber of Commerce, and they came up with a bid for the title. This was obviously to compete with Prince Ji's Mansion.

And this time there were too many of them, with fourteen big families participating.

Brother Qi, I think it may be more difficult for us merchants in the future. I originally wanted to purchase more goods this time, but now it seems that it is better to purchase less. "

The businessman surnamed Cai showed a worried look on his face. The two behemoths were fighting each other. Businessmen like them could easily be harmed.

Just like the Silk Linen Production Operation of the Century Palace to retaliate against aristocratic families at the end of last year, I don’t know how many people were involved.

Many big businessmen went bankrupt overnight.

"Sigh~~~Brother Cai is right, but it's a pity that I came a step too late and saw the news. Last month I bought two shops in Changzhou and the renovation was just completed.

I came here just to purchase some goods, and I don’t know if it will have any impact. "

The businessman surnamed Qi was even more worried, because the store he just bought had such a problem.

"Brother Qi, there's no need to worry. Since the store has been purchased, it's your property. You just need to buy less products.

The fight between them will only affect the price of the goods and will not affect our store. If it doesn't work, we can still close the store, but it will not make any money. "

The businessman surnamed Cai comforted him.

"You're right, but you asked whether we should join the Aspiration Chamber of Commerce, so that we can be safer."

“I think it’s better to wait and see what happens if we join the Aspiration Chamber of Commerce and the First Chamber of Commerce in Prince Ji’s Mansion removes us.

I am a third-level member of the First Chamber of Commerce, and the fee I pay is only 80%. I can save a lot of money every year.

I guess His Highness Prince Ji will definitely make the next move. "

"Okay, then we'll wait." Merchant Brother Qi nodded.

The news that fourteen big families had formed the Qidian Chamber of Commerce quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys of Chang'an City.

Conversations like this between Qi and Cai are similar in all major restaurants, and most people are watching the development of the situation with a wait-and-see attitude.

Everyone is skeptical about this newly built Aspirational Chamber of Commerce. The family's reputation has not always been very good, especially in the business world. It has been like this for hundreds of years.

Merchants still have a higher level of trust in Prince Ji's Mansion.

However, there are also some businessmen who have strong objections to, or complain about, the fees charged by the First Chamber of Commerce of the Tang Dynasty.

They were not willing to accept that part of their hard-earned money was taken away by the Chamber of Commerce, but they had no choice but to do so if the person they were trading with demanded it.

Moreover, transactions become much more convenient after becoming a member. At least the level of trust increases and a lot of trouble is saved.

But now they have a rival to compete with the First Chamber of Commerce of the Tang Dynasty in Prince Ji's Mansion, and they have chosen to be a backwater, joining whoever charges less money.

"Your Majesty, this is what happened. A total of fourteen families are involved, and they are now making plans to recruit members.

Membership recruitment should begin soon. "Li An stood below and reported to Li Shimin.

"Aye, are they going to start targeting the tenth brother? Or are they just looking at the tenth brother's chamber of commerce to make money and just want a share of the pie?" Li Chengqian, who was sitting aside, asked.

“There is no difference between the two you mentioned, and sharing a piece of the pie is also aimed at Lao Shi.

It seems that the family is about to start a counterattack. "Li Shimin said calmly.

"Counterattack?" Li Chengqian was confused.

He didn't understand what Li Shimin meant by counterattack. Aren't the noble families always targeting King Ji?

As long as there is an opportunity, they will seize it and either impeach or frame King Ji.

Just because Li Shen is cautious, they have not been able to take advantage of Li Shen so far. They can only rely on some small things to make a fuss.

Although this can't bring down Li Shen, it can at least disgust Li Shen.