In the courtyard of the Zhao Mansion, Zhao Hao signed his name on the agreement drafted by the board of directors of Xishan Company and approved by the shareholders' meeting.
According to the agreement, Xishan Company will issue 40,000 new shares to exchange for 70,000 shares of Lugouqiao Company.
Although the shares of Xishan Company's shareholders were diluted in this way, the shareholders were happy to accept it because the entire transaction did not cost a single ounce of silver.
After the merger, Xishan Company will hold 70% of the shares of Lugouqiao Company and have absolute controlling rights.
The Lugouqiao Company holds 28.57% of the shares of the Xishan Company and will become the largest shareholder of the Xishan Company.
The shareholding ratios of the two original shareholders, Zhao Hao and the eldest princess, were reduced to 27.32%.
With the Lugou Bridge Company at the forefront, doesn’t it look less conspicuous?
After signing several agreements, Zhao Hao smiled and said to the three people, "At the next Xishan Company shareholders' meeting, in addition to adding Guo Dajin to the board of directors, you can also propose a stock split."
"Share split?" The three asked in confusion, "How do you split the shares?"
"The shareholding ratios of all shareholders remain unchanged, and only one share of the company's stock will be split into ten shares." Zhao Hao smiled faintly and said, "You should understand the benefits of doing this, right?"
"Of course!" Sun Dawu slapped his thigh and said excitedly: "Shareholders have complained that the current high price per share has affected the enthusiasm of buyers. The Xishan Company headquarters in Dazhalan has only traded less than 200 shares so far. After the split, one share is only a few dozen taels of silver, and there must be more people who want to buy!"
"Yes, my purpose is to activate stock trading!" Zhao Hao nodded and said seriously: "Why is the water so clear? Because there is a source of fresh water. Only by increasing the number of shareholders can Xishan Coal Industry become stronger!"
"Yes, the stock price is too high and it is difficult to cash out, which has become a shackle that restricts the stock price from continuing to rise." How could Tang Youde let Fatty Sun have all the glory? He immediately followed up: "After the split, it seems that the price of one share is only 10% of the original price, but the stock price has room to rise. The value of everyone's stocks has increased."
"Young Master is truly amazing. With just a little bit of effort, we can all make a fortune again!" Seeing that they had said everything that could be said, Guo Da had no choice but to flatter them.
"Haha, not bad, it's no wonder that I think highly of you!" Young Master Zhao laughed heartily and said, "We can do the same with the shares of Lugou Bridge Company in the future."
"The stocks of those two companies will definitely be in great demand." The three of them couldn't help but drool.
It's really not too easy to follow the God of Wealth and make money...
"Oh, sir, there will be many people who will imitate us. How should we deal with them?" Sun Dawu asked in a deep voice, "Should we ask Eunuch Feng to warn them?"
"Don't think of sending out spies at every turn." Zhao Hao kicked him in the ass and said, "How many times have I told you this? A single flower does not make spring, but a hundred flowers in full bloom make the whole garden full of spring. Not only are we not allowed to stop them, we can also allow them to put their stocks together at Xishan Company for consignment."
"Yes, sir." Although the three of them didn't understand why the young master wanted to help others sell stocks, they were completely impressed by Zhao Hao's dazzling financial methods, so naturally they no longer had any doubts.
The young master has his own long-term plans. Just wait and see, and then cheer when the results are revealed.
As for the matter of coal tickets, the three of them found it much easier to understand.
Zhao Hao plans to implement the separation of money and goods in all sales terminals starting from the second half of the year - consumers must first purchase coal tickets, and then exchange the coal tickets for the corresponding amount of coal lotus roots.
Ten years ago, delivery vouchers were already popular in Suzhou, and this trend has also spread to Beijing, so everyone is familiar with it.
And with the business acumen of the three people, they can also see the benefits of doing so.
First, the money was received before the coal lotus root was sold, which would greatly reduce the credit problem that plagued the company.
Besides, coal lotus roots take up too much space? Ordinary people can't buy more than one or two hundred at a time.
But the coal coupons for 10,000 coal lotus roots are just a thick stack of paper. So it is easy to use promotional means to get people to buy more coal coupons at a time. This will not only boost the company's performance, but also squeeze out the already few competitors from the coal lotus root market.
Listening to the three people talking about the various benefits of coal tickets, Zhao Hao couldn't help but marvel at the highly developed commerce in the Ming Dynasty.
But the three of them didn't know how big Mr. Zhao's ambition was placed on this small coal ticket.
Zhao Hao was afraid that speaking out would scare them, so he didn't say it all yet...
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In the afternoon, Zhao Hao met with several groups of people again and talked until his throat was sore.
He took a sip of the loquat paste that Qiaoqiao brought and asked Secretary Ma in a hoarse voice, "How many more are there?"
"This is the last one." Ma Xianglan said distressedly, "Do I have to meet him in person?"
"I've been waiting for a whole day, so let's meet." Zhao Hao smiled at Ma Xianglan and said, "Just a few words."
"Yeah." Ma Xianglan nodded and went out to call someone for him.
After a while, she brought in a little old man with a hunched back.
It was Feng the silversmith who made the coal lotus root mold for Zhao Hao.
The later "Drainage King" was also cast by Feng the silversmith.
In the past six months, the old man has completely neglected his own business and has been working non-stop with his apprentice to produce these two "stupid things" for Zhao Hao.
Although he made a lot of money, Feng the silversmith always felt that it would be better to make exquisite silver products, which would make him happy both physically and mentally.
Well, it’s not about money, but about the dignity and persistence of a silversmith.
"Sir, please give all future orders to the blacksmith shop." As soon as he saw Zhao Hao, he begged in a low voice: "After all, I am a silversmith, not a blacksmith..."
"Is that so?" Zhao Hao said with a look of regret: "I originally wanted to hire you as the technical director of Xishan Company."
"Ah?" Feng the Silversmith was stunned. "What? What technical director? What does that do?"
"It was Zhang Jian's job." Zhao Hao smiled faintly and said, "He is going south with me. I wanted you to take over from him, but since you feel that making silverware makes you happier, I will ask someone else for help."
"Don't worry, since you've given me the order, I have to do it!" But Feng the Silversmith's attitude suddenly changed. "Tomorrow I will sell the shop and work for you with my apprentices!"
The technical director is a senior executive of Xishan Company. Only a fool would choose a silversmith over a director!
"The technical director has to deal with those iron lumps all day long and also has to go down into the mines. How undignified." Zhao Hao said with a mischievous smile.
"You are joking, young master." Feng the Silversmith smiled embarrassedly, "It is the greatest honor to be able to serve His Highness and you."
"Ha ha..." Zhao Hao was amused and laughed like a crow.
Under the angry glares of the two female guardians, he finally ended the conversation and asked Feng Yinjiang to go directly to Zhang Jian and meet with him overnight.
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Zhao Hao also used up his last bit of strength and fell asleep on the kang like he did yesterday.
While he was half asleep, he heard some noise nearby. He opened his eyes with difficulty and saw his father slowly climbing onto the kang.
"Son, did I wake you up?" Zhao Shouzheng's voice was very weak. It was unclear whether it was because he was guilty or because of something else.
"Not bad, you remember to come back." Zhao Hao laughed dumbly: "I thought father forgot that he had to leave tomorrow..."
Before he finished speaking, he heard a rooster crowing outside.
"Hey, let's go back to sleep on the boat." Zhao Shouzheng scratched his cheek embarrassedly.
Young Master Zhao gave his father a thumbs up in admiration.
Three whole days and four nights!!
The people in the Zhao family are very capable and powerful!
[End of this volume]