Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

Several businessmen around him also laughed, thinking that Ning Fan was really stupid.

Ning Fan was not angry either. After these people had finished laughing, he solemnly explained to everyone: "I divide businessmen into three levels. First-level businessmen will only sell things that others have sold. This way they can ensure profits." No compensation, the second-class businessman knows how to study people's needs, which means he knows how to observe what problems these people have, and he will help them solve them. For example, if the people are tired of going up the mountain to chop firewood, he will develop a wheelbarrow and sell it to these people. Ordinary people can make money this way, and they can make more money than first-class businessmen."

Before Ning Fan finished speaking, the businessmen around him were all shocked. They didn't expect that this silly-looking young son would actually say such amazing words. The businessmen clapped their hands. Everyone looked at Ning Fan with admiration, especially before. The businessman surnamed Wu even felt his face burning.

"Little brother, tell me what this third-class merchant is. I'm afraid even you don't know."

The surrounding businessmen were all attracted by Ning Fan's words and came over to chat with Ning Fan for a few words, but there was surprising truth in them.

What was originally a small and inconspicuous tea shop was now overcrowded, and everyone squeezed in.

"These third-class businessmen are just gamers. They know how to play games and create demand for those who don't have demand. For example, if you are a person who walks well on two legs, but I want to sell crutches, then I will secretly beat your legs. Lame, and then sell the kidnapping to you.”

Ning Fan said loudly to everyone.

This interesting remark caused everyone to think deeply, but a few people in the crowd showed expressions of deep contemplation, and then their eyes shone brightly, and their eyes looking at Ning Fan were also filled with wonder.

There were all kinds of businessmen, and few of them could understand Ning Fan's words, but there were a few caring people who stayed quietly.

When Ning Fan got on the carriage and was about to return to Pingnanguan, these businessmen followed him quietly.

"Little brother, I am Wang Tian from the Northwest Wang family. Can I make friends with you? I think you are very knowledgeable about business and have great ideas. I want to be friends with you. I can ask for advice when I have nothing to do."

Several businessmen stopped Ning Fan's carriage, stood respectfully under the carriage, and held their hands towards Ning Fan.

At this time, the guards protecting Ning Fan also reacted and drew out their long swords with a swish sound. Several businessmen were shocked when they saw how fierce Ning Fan's guards were, and they immediately understood that Ning Fan's identity was unusual.

Ning Fan opened the curtain and waved to the guards. After waving his hands, the guards returned the swords to their sheaths and quietly walked aside.

"Brothers, it's cold outside, please get in the car and let's talk."

When Ning Fan heard that the other party was a merchant from the Northwest Wang family, he already knew it in his heart. The Northwest Wang family was one of the largest merchants, and they were among the wealthy merchants in the entire Northwest.

Ning Fan is now in the prime of employing people, and there is a rebellion happening in the northwest. If he can get help from the Wang family, quelling the rebellion in the northwest will be as smooth as a fish in water.

Several people saw that the wood and decoration of the carriage were different, and some of the connections were even made of golden buttons, so they did not dare to get on the carriage at all, but stood under the carriage.

"You guys are quite discerning. You should have noticed that my identity is unusual. Tell me, have you guessed who I am?"

As the saying goes, people with knowledge don't tell secrets, but Ning Fan wanted to see how discerning these businessmen were.

The leader, Wang Tian of the Wang family, knelt down with a plop: "I heard that the Emperor of Dakang recently came to Pingnanguan. When I saw His Majesty today, he was indeed so majestic."

Seeing Wang Tiandu kneel down, several other businessmen were also frightened and knelt on the ground with a plop, kowtowing to Ning Fan.

Although they were usually rich and famous businessmen, they had never seen the emperor before. At this moment, the emperor was right in front of them, and their heads were buzzing with fear.

Ning Fan admires Wang Tian more. Wang Tian is only about thirty-five years old. He looks stable and mature. He should be the core figure of the Wang family. Such a person should still have the right to speak within the Wang family.

"Guys, please get up quickly. There's no need to be so polite. I'm here today to see the reality of these businessmen."

Ning Fan simply invited a few of them to Pingnanguan as guests. When they heard that the emperor wanted to invite them to Pingnanguan as guests, they were immediately frightened, because according to legend, the emperor would kill people if they disagreed with each other, and they were afraid that they would say the wrong thing. Whatever happened, Ning Fan would be dragged out and beheaded at any time.

Ning Fan could see what they were thinking. He waved his hand and smiled at them and said, "What are you afraid of? The emperor is not a tiger, nor can he eat people. Plus you guys haven't broken any laws. I can What shall I do to you? Come on, come on, follow me to the city."

Hearing what Ning Fan said, several people did not dare to refuse. Under the leadership of Wang Tian, ​​they rode horses and followed Ning Fan's car from a distance.

After arriving in the city, Ning Fan had already prepared wine and food.

Several businessmen were invited into Ning Fan's palace for the first time. They sat at the table and looked at each other. They had never thought that they would be able to sit at the same table and eat with the emperor. This was like smoke rising from their ancestral graves.

"Your Majesty, merchants have always been a lowly business. As the emperor of the great prosperity, you are so courteous to us merchants, which really makes the common people burst into tears."

Wang Tian was the most eloquent and calmest. Before Ning Fan even moved his chopsticks, he knelt on the ground and made a statement to Ning Fan.

Of course, these words were a lot of flattery, but Ning Fan felt very comfortable. He waved his hand to indicate to the others that they should not be restrained and sit down to eat.

Since he reluctantly sat down, no one dared to move their chopsticks and just sat there quietly looking at Ning Fan.

Ning Fan saw that several people were unwilling to move their chopsticks, but he didn't say anything. He just looked at Wang Tian: "You just said something very good. Businessmen have been untouchables since ancient times, and all dynasties have dealt a blow to business. Yes, all kinds of exorbitant taxes and exploitation by corrupt officials have made businessmen miserable."

"The most fundamental reason, do you know why?"

Ning Fan looked at a few people and asked the first question of the day.

In Dakang, merchants from the northwest are the most famous, and they are known for being good at doing business and enduring hardships.

Northwest merchants have traveled almost all over the continent, and Ning Fan still admires these merchants.

In fact, compared to the group of lustful businessmen far away in Kyoto, Ning Fan has more affection for local businessmen. If a group of businessmen who are good at doing business can be cultivated locally, once Dakang completes industrialization in the future, a large number of goods will be available. To dump them around the world, these businessmen have to shoulder a heavy responsibility.