"No, each family can only have one quota in the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce. The government has planned it all. My grandmother gave this quota to me, so no one else has a chance!"
No one expected that the number of places would be limited. Therefore, Qiao Erlang's reward was even more precious!
"Tell me what kind of business you have to take care of so many people, let alone open a fish warehouse in Jiangcheng? I'm afraid it's not our turn!"
"What good things are you thinking? We don't care about Yu Mancang anymore. Didn't we say that our chamber of commerce is a general merchandise chamber of commerce?"
Xu Can sat up straight at once: "You mean southern goods are sold in the north, and northern goods are sold in the south?"
“Yes, we don’t sell individually, but in large wholesale, and our partners are foreign merchants.
The furs, medicinal herbs, cattle, sheep, etc. collected from the north, as well as the rare treasures from the Hu merchants, were transported to the south, and the silk and tea from the south were sold to the Hu merchants.
"It's not difficult to say, but where do we get the supply?"
"Don't worry about that. I'll take care of it. We have a lot of cooperative businesses on a daily basis, so we can negotiate the agency rights in the north first.
While everyone is still not reacting, let's take the lead to buy a shop, land and build a warehouse!
Jiangcheng is my third uncle's fiefdom. As long as we obey the law, we don't have to worry about being harassed by the government!"
After the two of them had an open discussion, everyone present finally understood what was going on!
Those who are thin-skinned immediately feel uncomfortable.
"Prince Consort Qiao, I'm grateful that you think highly of us, but I only gave you a hundred taels of silver at the beginning, and I never thought of asking you to pay it back.
This amount of money is just a drop in the bucket even if it is used as the principal. How can I participate in such a large transaction? I really feel ashamed of it!"
Qiao Sanlang comforted him, saying, "If we don't do this business, it will be taken over by others. It doesn't matter if you don't understand the business. You don't need to get involved in the management. Just take the dividends every year.
At that time, if the business is good, you can get more dividends, and if the business is bad, you can get less. If you can't do it anymore, don't do it. At least you won't lose even your capital!
We can't just give up without even trying!
If you do this business well, you can make a lot of money a year with a capital of more than ten taels, which is enough to improve your family's life.
With this little salary, when can I let my family live a good life? If someone in the family gets sick, the expenses will be huge!"
Qiao Erlang also said: "That's the truth. I can't let you suffer while I enjoy the good life. How can that be justified?
Besides, we earn money from foreign merchants. We don’t compete with the people for profits, nor do we take advantage of others. What’s there to feel guilty about?
We can cooperate and win together, and make money together, isn't that great?"
Someone said something really stupid: "But the imperial court does not allow officials to engage in business!"
Qiao Sanlang smiled and said, "Yes, so we have to choose a brother who is not in the officialdom to control this matter!"
Every policy from the top has its countermeasure. Letting slaves or housekeepers do business was a common practice among high-ranking officials and aristocratic families.
Their Qiao family is no exception, but they often give most of the money they earn to subsidize the national treasury and those in need!
To be on the safe side, Qiao Erlang left the theater and went to the palace!
Since his grandmother said she would not interfere in the matter, he went to find the person who could best make the decision for him. Once it was made public, it would be easier for him to act in the future!
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Emperor Wu looked at his good son-in-law and became furious. He entered the palace just to make a living.
"You're actually going to resign just for a group of people like this?"
Qiao Erlang lowered his brows, knelt upright, and answered very seriously.
"Officials of Dajing cannot engage in business at the same time. As the son-in-law of the emperor, I set an example myself at that time.
When I took up the position of Minister, it was also because I was appointed in a time of crisis. Now that the task has been almost completed, it is time for everyone to return to their positions.
When I am no longer in office, it will not be considered a violation of the state laws and family rules if I help them by doing business.
Your Majesty, what I return to you is not the money, but your sincerity.
It is easy to return the money, but this kind of heart is the most precious treasure in the world.
My grandmother said that many things in this world can be exchanged, but sincerity cannot be betrayed. Those who betray sincerity will swallow ten thousand needles and will never have a good ending!
These friends may not hold high positions, have little family wealth, or come from humble backgrounds, but the moment they emptied their family fortunes to help me, their hearts were priceless! "
Emperor Wu's expression relaxed slightly and his eyes fell on him.
"Do you think the appointment of officials by the court is just a game, where you can come and go as you please?
Don't even think about resigning. Since there are so many people, there will always be one without an official position!"
Qiao Erlang was overjoyed and immediately kowtowed to express his gratitude, but the Emperor Wu’s next words left him stunned!
"I know you have a reputation as a money-spending boy. This Chamber of Commerce..."
Qiao Erlang understood the meaning of the command and said immediately, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will collect 40% of the commercial tax and hand it over to the Ministry of Revenue!"
The Emperor's gaze towards him became softer and more satisfied.
This son-in-law is very much to his liking; even though he is just a half-son, he can share his worries better than his own son!
Thinking about what the empress had mentioned, Emperor Wu suddenly asked, "You and the princess have been married for more than four years, why are you still not having children?"
Qiao Erlang looked up in surprise. Why did he start talking about his private affairs?
Didn't he explain this to the princess when they first got married?
Your Majesty asked about it today, and there is actually nothing I can't say.
"Your Majesty, I have already explained this matter to the princess.
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