"That's a very good question, and I believe many of you would like to know."
Fu Xiaoguan paused and looked at Sima Che. This woman was pretty good. She must be the daughter of a noble family.
Sima Che's heart pounded and her face flushed after receiving Fu Xiaoguan's praise. She lowered her head shyly and sat down. Fu Xiaoguan smiled knowingly and said, "That question was raised by that young lady. What I want to tell you is that you should never underestimate a woman's wisdom. To be honest, my wife is in charge of all my family's businesses. I'm actually a hands-off manager."
The crowd immediately burst into laughter. As for the wealthy merchants in Jinling City, they knew about it and had even spread some rumors privately before. They believed that after marriage, women should take care of their husbands and children and manage the family.
But Fu Xiaoguan's three wives were different. If they hadn't been pregnant, they would have often been in public managing the huge business.
Fu Xiaoguan held a high position, but he didn't care at all, which really surprised the people in Shangjing.
People gradually got used to it and suddenly found that the business of the Fu family was in perfect order under the management of his wives. The daughters of the merchants also felt warmed up. Many ladies gave up their embroidery and picked up the account books. If anyone objected, they would bring up Lord Fu's wife.
That is their role model. Lord Fu’s wife can show herself in public, so why can’t we?
Like a gentle spring breeze, the spirit of women's rights gradually spread among these wealthy families.
Fu Xiaoguan clasped his hands together, and the voices gradually quieted. "I've also seen the women's training and precepts. Let's put it this way, that's an outdated idea that has outdated the times. So I will never interfere with my wife's actions, and I don't mind people looking at them with strange eyes. History will eventually prove that women can hold up half the sky."
The crowd was in an uproar again. What Fu Xiaoguan said was a bit outrageous. The old ideas that had been passed down for thousands of years were not so easy to break, so Fu Xiaoguan had no intention of explaining this to these people.
He waved his hand again and said directly: "That's off topic. Now let's talk about how to issue stocks."
As the topic got to the point, people fell silent again. Many women looked at Fu Xiaoguan with great gratitude, and Sima Che was no exception.
The women sitting here basically all have an independent heart, but in fact they all know that after getting married, they will probably never have the opportunity to show themselves in public like today.
People's words are scary. If the husband's family cares about face, they will never let the woman take charge of the family business.
"Before I discuss how to go public, I must remind everyone that the Ministry of Commerce has implemented many laws. These are the guidelines for business conduct since the Yu Dynasty. As a businessman, please be sure to thoroughly understand these laws. If you don't understand something, the Ministry of Commerce has established commercial bureaus in various prefectures, and their officials are responsible for explaining it to you."
"Why am I bringing up these laws so carefully? Because I'm worried you haven't read them carefully and haven't fully understood them. When a business dispute arises, the government will use these laws to make a judgment, and if you're not careful, you could end up suffering heavy losses. Furthermore, if you violate business norms, the Commerce Bureau has the right to punish you. If they do, you could be bankrupt, so don't cry!"
After Fu Xiaoguan said this so seriously, everyone below became extremely alert, thinking that after class, they really had to buy these law books and read them through.
Unconsciously, business affairs have gradually moved from the previous disorder to the right track of doing business in accordance with the law.
"According to the provisions of the Company Law... which will be released soon, all workshops that wish to go public must now be referred to as companies. You can register your company at the local commercial bureau. Applicants must submit a written application to the Sitong Bank. The bank has a sample application. The bank will send someone to verify the application, and your unconditional cooperation is required. This involves..."
"After passing the review of Sitong Bank, you can be listed on the Sitong Bank. This is the issuance and trading of stocks."
Fu Xiaoguan explained the steps in great detail, and many people even took notes carefully. They then found that this set of procedures was extremely rigorous and there were basically not many loopholes to exploit.
This guy...how did he come up with these ideas?
Whether it was Sima Che or others, they were all thinking about this question at the moment.
Why hasn't anyone come up with such a brilliant idea for thousands of years?
Is it complicated?
After listening to Fu Xiaoguan's class, they suddenly felt that this thing was not complicated at all.
This is a great idea. It allows capable businessmen to obtain the maximum funds to expand their industries, to make their companies (yes, now called companies, a very high-sounding name, much more stylish than workshops) bigger and stronger, and to improve equipment and occupy the market through healthy competition.
In this way, the long process of capital accumulation is omitted and leapfrog development can be achieved directly.
It’s truly a stroke of genius!
That’s why this small landlord is so awesome!
He Sandao's eyes were shining with stars. Of course he didn't understand. But because he didn't understand, he felt that Fu Xiaoguan, this little landlord, was really awesome!
I have to write a letter to the old man and ask him to try to set up a company, issue some stocks, and expand his family's land... This is what Ding'an Bo seemed to say.
After everyone digested this step, Fu Xiaoguan spoke again:
"For merchants, profit-seeking is their nature, and there's nothing wrong with that. Therefore, to ensure that all merchants earn their income legally, the Ministry of Commerce has drafted the Private Property Protection Act. The money you earn and the property you purchase are protected by law. Private property is sacred and inviolable!"
As soon as these words came out, many businessmen breathed a sigh of relief.
They are afraid. They are at the bottom of society. If they accidentally offend the government, they will find any reason to confiscate their property and exterminate their family. They will not even have a chance to appeal for justice.
Ding'an Bo had indeed thought it through. With this law, even if there was a lawsuit, there was a law to follow and he didn't have to worry about the government interfering.
"Laws are a powerful tool for maintaining social stability. What I want to tell everyone is that while businesses make money, they also need to establish a correct sense of social responsibility."
"What does this mean? As the primary holders of society's economic resources, businesspeople should have a deep obligation to give back to society. Don't let money blind you. For the sake of your company's image and its continued success, I hope you can participate in more social activities, care for the poor around you, and even keep up with national strategies."
"Here, I want to especially commend the Zhongyu family of Linzi. When the Xue bandit rebelled, they donated vast sums of their wealth and formed an army of 300,000 men. Under the leadership of General Fei, they wiped out the Xue bandit in one fell swoop, making a remarkable contribution to the swift pacification of the war in the southwest!"
"Businessmen like these are what the Yu Dynasty expects. I am proud of them!"
In an instant, the huge auditorium was filled with thunderous applause. The second young master of the Zhong family, Zhong Jitang, and the third young master of the Yu family, Yu Xingjian, were so excited that their eyes were filled with tears!
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