Fang Zheng thought for a while and saw that the businessmen were still eagerly waiting for his answer.
After a faint smile, he replied: "Don't worry, I don't have any other ideas."
"Production and sales are two completely different paths. Although the production effect of the textile factory is amazing, if we want to sell the goods accurately and quickly, we still have to rely on you."
"Your Majesty often tells me that scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans are all one! Although you are merchants, what you do can be said to be for the country and the people!"
"The prosperity of Dajing today is inseparable from your contributions. I am just helping Your Majesty."
Your Majesty actually said that?!
Still serving the country and the people?! His status is so high!
As soon as these words were spoken, the merchants' faces immediately flushed!
Although they are all rich and powerful, their social status is really not that good!
People without background are looked down upon by educated people, and if they sell things at high prices they will be secretly scolded.
To put it bluntly, those with a background are the dogs of the nobility!
Who takes you seriously in normal times?
But it sounded different when Fang Zheng said this.
Everyone can see the relationship between the emperor's close ministers and the prince.
That respect was truly displayed and it definitely didn't seem fake!
Moreover, everyone has seen what he did in Banshanfang. He really treated merchants well.
I didn’t expect... I didn’t expect... that His Majesty and Lord Fang attach so much importance to merchants.
We have hope for the future...
Someone rubbed his eyes and whispered, "Long live His Majesty! Thank you, Lord Fang."
Then three or two more voices of thanks gradually became continuous.
Fang Zheng couldn't help but sigh when he saw this.
It is very difficult for Dajing to do business, and being humble is not welcome. If he wants to get two sets of Confucian robes to wear, he can only do it at home.
Seeing that the merchants were about to thank him endlessly, Fang Zheng waved his hand and said, "You don't have to be like this."
"Whether the people of Beijing can safely spend the winter this year depends on your performance."
"Not just in the capital! Once you get the textile machines, you can reduce costs and expand production. In the future, you will also sell your goods to all corners of our Dajing so that everyone can have clothes to wear."
"Then you can make money and fame! The people will also benefit from it. This is a win-win-win situation! Win three times!"
"From this we can see that in addition to making money, you also shoulder the important task of enriching the country and the people! Like me, you have moral blood flowing in your bodies!"
"Will people still look down on merchants then? No! Then you will be righteous merchants! Everyone will respect you! Even your children will aspire to be businessmen!"
"Anyone who sees you will get this..." Fang Zheng said as he gave a thumbs up.
The merchants shed tears.
It turns out that the blood flowing in our bodies is the same kind of moral blood as Lord Fang!
He has said this, it seems that this year's winter clothes will have to be sold at a low price...
If word gets out today, won't people criticize me if I sell it at a higher price?
"Well, okay, let's get back to the topic!"
"Speaking of textile machines, I once auctioned one in Jianjiang for several thousand taels each! But it was just a temporary measure for disaster relief at the time."
"Now that the situation is stable, I naturally cannot sell it so expensively. Just... one thousand taels. What do you think?" Fang Zheng extended his index finger.
The businessmen gathered together again to discuss.
One thousand taels! It's still expensive! Isn't this just a pile of wooden frames with some iron?
Could it be that it was blessed by Master Huijue?
After discussing for a while, someone stood up and said, "Master Fang's words just now touched me deeply."
"I have also heard of Lord Fang's reputation for valuing business, so I often tell people that Lord Fang is my idol!"
"But let's be frank. I think this loom is not worth one thousand taels. Can you make it cheaper?"
Someone agreed, "Yes, Lord Fang, the price of the loom is indeed a bit high."
"To be honest with you, Lord Fang, my Zhao family's business is all over the north. If we want to buy a few looms, it won't be of much use, but if we order hundreds of them, the pressure will be too great. We are doing business abroad, and the money we have is all liquid money. We really can't come up with so much cash!"
Then they started complaining one after another.
Fang Zheng smiled and shook his head. It was businessmen's nature to bargain, and this was not surprising at all.
But what was surprising was that so many people had the courage to stand up and bargain with me.
Quite interesting.
Fang Zheng clapped his hands and smiled, "Cute! Cute!"
"You are indeed the top cloth merchants in the capital, daring to bargain with me here."
The merchants were dumbfounded. Everything was fine just now, but now he was unhappy when the topic of price reduction came up?
"But when doing business, you have to negotiate. I admire your courage!"
"Since you are so brave, I will give you a discount. The final price is seven hundred taels!"
"I've finished speaking. Who's in favor and who's against?"
The merchants immediately smiled happily.
I can't object anymore. You've given me so much face. If I object again, I'd be really ungrateful!
Seeing that no one objected, Fang Zheng smiled and said, "Okay, then those who are interested in placing an order can go to Banshanfang, and I will arrange for someone to receive them."
"But we can't ship this year. You need to place orders six months in advance. During this six months, you can prepare the land, build the factory, and recruit female workers."
"Moreover! You can find someone to copy this loom after you buy it! I will never stop you!"
"You can also recruit a large number of skilled craftsmen to research better spinning machines. If you can spin five spindles today, you can have ten spindles tomorrow."
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