Chapter 242 I want the Ming Chamber of Commerce to arrange all the food, drink, and shit in the world
After the contract is signed, it is still in triplicate as before. The buyer takes one copy himself, Chen Han keeps one copy, and the other copy is kept in the cabinet archives. Then Chen Han solemnly handed over a badge similar to a school badge to twenty businessmen. It was designed and built by him himself. It is made of gold, and on the base is a small miniature map. The map is engraved with the four words Daming Chamber of Commerce in pure black seal script. If you look carefully, you will see that it is a cross section of the world map. The words Ming Dynasty Chamber of Commerce are stamped on the horizontal surface of the world map. What does this badge foretell?
What it foreshadows is Chen Han's ambition. He hopes that the Ming Chamber of Commerce will span the world and do big business. These twenty badges, or Chen Han created hundreds of these badges,
It is to let everyone who is qualified to wear this badge know that What kind of boat did you get on?
In addition to these twenty businessmen, this badge is owned by myself and more than twenty feudal kings and Xia Yuanji. Muying and others from the East Branch were also taken back to the Japanese slaves by Chen Han and Zhao Shenyan. This is not party but party. If you enter the Ming Dynasty Business Association with such a badge, then everyone must help each other and unite to help each other even if they travel all over the world. This is the discipline established by Chen Han when he established the Daming Chamber of Commerce. When twenty businessmen got the badges, they discovered that the badges were beautifully made.
And it seems so valuable. With a gold background and black fonts, it won’t feel heavy in your hand. But they felt in their hearts that this was not just a badge,
It is also a kind of identity recognition. It is also a testimony of eternal glory in the future. It may not be like the iron coupon issued by the imperial court, which can avoid death.
Although everyone knows that anyone who gets a death-free ticket will not die well,
Of course, this is not to say that the Death-Free Iron Ticket is not good, but because if you get this sign, you will act unscrupulously, and in the end you will make people angry, your reputation will be ruined, and you will die a good death. But among the people, the highest honor is to get this brand. People are like this, their own things always feel worthless, and a rag in other people's hands feels like a treasure. These businessmen are thinking that when the Ming Dynasty Chamber of Commerce spreads across the world in the future, If you take out such a badge, everyone will know, He is one of the founders of the Daming Chamber of Commerce. No amount of money can buy this kind of honor. Chen Han took this badge and explained to twenty businessmen, "It is made of gold, with a global map on it, and the words Daming Chamber of Commerce. This indicates that I hope that the Ming Chamber of Commerce will do business all over the world in the future, not only limited to the Ming Dynasty, but also to every country in the world. The business we want to do in the future is not only building materials. We must ensure that the food, clothing, housing, transportation, food, drink and entertainment of the people all over the world must go through our Daming Chamber of Commerce.
We must control the country's economic lifeline through business, and we must destroy a country with money.
In order to achieve this, all countries except our Ming Dynasty cannot do without the Ming Dynasty Chamber of Commerce. I hope that everyone here will not only see the immediate benefits, and in the future, don’t talk about 50% or 100% benefits. I want to make the money in your pockets increase tenfold, a hundredfold, a thousandfold, or ten thousandfold. This is our goal. " After Chen Han said these words, not to mention that these traders felt like stars were flying in front of their eyes. Even Xia Yuanji, who was nearby, felt his ears buzzing after hearing Chen Han's heroic words. It is estimated that even the emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was embarrassed to say that he wanted to control the food, clothing, housing, transportation, food, drink and entertainment of other countries. And this is not Chen Han's ultimate goal at all. Chen Han hasn't told them yet that he not only wants to control the living people's food, clothing, housing and transportation, but also Even giving birth to children, weddings and funerals, and even cemeteries, urns, and coffin boards, Every tool you put into the ground and use must go through the hands of the Daming Chamber of Commerce. If we can really do what Chen Han said, then except for the Ming Dynasty, other countries will not be worth mentioning in the eyes of the Ming Chamber of Commerce. This is Chen Han's real purpose. Only in this way can the influence of the Daming Chamber of Commerce be penetrated into every corner. Twenty businessmen and Xia Yuanji, they were from the Ming Dynasty after all, and they didn’t know what it meant to draw a pie.
But after listening to Chen Han's heroic words, they actually felt that what Chen Han said was very reasonable. Because now the Ming Dynasty has become more powerful under Chen Han's reforms and has surpassed other countries, so they have such confidence. If it had been put before, these traders might have thought that what Chen Han was talking about was just a castle in the air and could not be put into practice at all.
But it's different now. As Chen Han's reforms deepen, they find more and more business opportunities. As more and more things are invented, good things will continue to appear, and there will be countless business opportunities. Especially envoys from other countries were extremely surprised when they saw the cement factory, glass factory, and red brick factory.
Especially because the roads in the capital have been repaired, people from other countries have been salivating for the cement of the Ming Dynasty after seeing such roads.
It's just that Chen Han didn't let this technology spread. So far, even in the Ming Dynasty, only Chen Han's Engineering College has mastered such technology. From this alone, these merchants knew that they would be able to conquer other countries. When Chen Han led envoys from various countries to visit the Daming Engineering Institute and the cement factory, red brick factory, and glass factory,
Xia Yuanji took twenty of their businessmen with him.
Although I saw a lot of things from behind,
Especially seeing the shocked expressions on the faces of envoys from various countries strengthened the traders' confidence in the products produced by Chen Han. After these products flow into the market, they must be extremely popular goods. Whoever controls these goods can make a fortune. This is certain, but this is far from the biggest ambition of these twenty businessmen. As Chen Han said, the Ming Dynasty will become stronger and stronger in the future.
The Ming Chamber of Commerce will rely on the Ming Dynasty to span the world. At that time, all people in the world will have to go through the arrangements of the Ming Chamber of Commerce to live a better life. What an achievement that was and what was the experience like?
When they think of this, these businessmen feel that there is a smooth road in front of them.
The badge feels heavy when I hold it in my hand. After the contracts and shares were delivered, twenty businessmen, led by Xia Yuanji, left the cabinet duty room.
After sending them away, Xia Yuanji turned around and saw Chen Han sorting out the contracts, and his mood was still very exciting.
"Zhinian, can what you just told those businessmen really come true? I feel like it's a bit exaggerated." Chen Han put down the contract in his hand and looked at Xia Yuanji: "Others may not believe it, but Brother Wei Zhe, you must believe it. Our Ming Dynasty now has a very good environment. The Emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince both support our reforms. These officials below also have better incomes because of the reform.
From now on, as long as the Ming Sea Ban is opened, a large number of goods from various countries will enter our Ming Dynasty. Although it will not greatly improve the people of our Ming Dynasty, But over time and with the innovation of our technology, As we can make greater use of the products of other countries,
We will find that even though the Ming Dynasty was vast, it still needed the input of things from other countries. At that time, the Ming Dynasty will undergo earth-shaking changes. And at that time you will know that the Daming Chamber of Commerce can really achieve what I said, as long as we can follow the current pace and move forward steadily,
You will definitely be able to achieve the goal that is still ambitious in your eyes. Because what I just said is ambition in your eyes, but I call it goal. " After Xia Yuanji heard Chen Han's words, a stone finally fell in his heart, "Since you said so, then I will go to Guangdong with peace of mind to cultivate the fertile land in Guangdong and Guangxi. Solving the food problem of Ming Dynasty is fundamental. " Chen Han nodded: "Indeed, this is indeed fundamental. After you arrive in Guangdong and Guangxi, you must first put the cultivation of fertile land first, and then build a shipping company. The imperial court will definitely open the shipping divisions in Zhangzhou, Ningbo and Weihai in three months at the latest.
In half a year, I will put the Guangzhou Shipping Company into normal operation. After the Guangzhou Shipping Department has returned to normal, the Guangxi Coastal Shipping Department will soon open. By then, the Ming Dynasty will become a true world center just like the Tang Dynasty before it. We will have a lot to do by then,
Brother Wei Zhe, just wait with me to witness our Ming Dynasty becoming a prosperous world like the next Tang Dynasty. " I have to say that Chen Han is very good at inspiring people. Xia Yuanji, a calm person like him, felt his heart surge after hearing Chen Han's words.
They all feel that they have seen a bright and great future,
So he no longer has any worries and can go to Guangdong to take up his post with peace of mind. After Chen Han finished packing up the contract, he didn't leave the palace and stopped by to see the old man. …… Zhu Yuanzhang is in a particularly comfortable mood now. There was nothing in the world that would make him happier than the resolution of the issue of his eldest son's life, which he was most concerned about. As long as Zhu Biao becomes emperor and takes over his position, for Zhu Yuanzhang, his biggest goal in life will be achieved. Zhu Yuanzhang was still an old farmer.
What he always thinks about in his heart is my eldest son, who wants to take my place and take charge of this country; What he always thinks about in his heart is that my descendants and grandchildren can lead the Ming Dynasty to a greater future in accordance with my established goals; What he was thinking about was whether under the leadership of Lao Zhu's family, the people of the world could live a better life, be more capable of resisting disasters, and live a better life than the Yuan Dynasty.
This is what concerns me most as an old farmer. And now Chen Han's arrival has solved all the worries and worries in his heart.
With the development of science and technology through reform, the development of business, and the power of science and technology brought by new trends of thought, Zhu Yuanzhang believed that all problems would be solved. For thousands of years, ordinary people have lived a miserable life, but they have been solved in this dynasty. So he was even more eager to give this credit to his son,
In his heart, he was even more eager to give the Zen position to his son. It's just that his son, Prince Zhu Biao, is a very filial person. He was unwilling to ascend the throne before the old man passed away, which troubled Zhu Yuanzhang quite a bit. Perhaps Zhu Biao actually understood the old man's mood, but Zhu Biao also had his own considerations. He heard Chen Han say that his old man was about to die in six years. So what he was thinking about was whether he could make more contributions while the old man was still alive. Let the old man’s ruling career add more glory;
On the other hand, Zhu Biao was thinking that if he could let the old man have a good rest, he might be able to live longer. So Zhu Biao has always been very contradictory. Of course, what Zhu Biao may not know is that as long as he is alive, As long as the old man can enjoy family happiness, he will definitely live longer. After all, in the original history, Zhu Biao passed away in the 25th year of Hongwu, which dealt a huge blow to Zhu Yuanzhang, as if the sky was falling and the earth was falling.
In the next thirty years of Hongwu, the second child also died, and in the thirty-first year of Hongwu, the third child also died. These sons all took one step ahead of the old man, allowing Zhu Yuanzhang to endure the pain of a white-haired man giving away a black-haired man. But Zhu Yuanzhang still managed to live to the age of seventy-one, which in ancient times was definitely in his seventies. For an emperor, he has a long life among emperors who have lived for thousands of years. Emperors who have outlived him can be counted on both hands. It can only be said that Zhu Yuanzhang is really tough, and he will conquer whoever he catches. Zhu Biao was also thinking that his father had a really hard life. So I want the old man to enjoy more glory. It is also very touching that the father and son think about each other. When Chen Han found the old man fishing in the back garden,
Chen Han simply felt that there was something wrong with his eyes. Want to know who Zhu Yuanzhang is? Zhu Yuanzhang is among all emperors in history. Among the most diligent, only Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty could compete with him. But now the old man is fishing leisurely under the umbrella. There were several eunuchs accompanying him, chatting. Chen Han even felt as if he had seen a ghost when he saw that scene.
Because it is really rare. After Chen Han walked up to the old man and said hello, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't get up. He just smiled and waved: "Baby monkey, why do you have time to come to the back garden today? Do you have anything to do with us?" Now even if Zhu Yuanzhang has not abdicated, it is actually no different from abdicating.
He has handed over everything, yes, everything, to Prince Zhu Biao. In the past, he would still take a look at important things. The decision-making power of important national affairs was in his hands. But it's different now. Now Zhu Yuanzhang has really given up all his rights. He didn't read all the memorials. Every day, he got up early and went to bed early according to the imperial doctor's instructions. He ate and drank when he should, but ignored government affairs. For this reason, Zhu Biao was helpless. But we can also see what the old man is going to do.
It is a disguised form of entrusting all national affairs to Zhu Biao.
Because in his eyes, my son's survival is more important than anything else, and there is no need to compete with his own son for credit. He even wanted to announce his abdication directly in front of the courtiers. If Zhu Biao hadn't stopped him, he would have done this long ago. Chen Han sat next to Zhu Yuanzhang and told him about the investment of more than 20 businessmen. Unexpectedly, the old man waved his hand directly and said, "What are you telling us for? You go to your old father-in-law and tell him.
We don’t care about anything now. We only know one thing about national affairs now.
Enjoy it when you should enjoy it. Decades of working all night long have made us very tired.
Now that there is a cabinet and our boss is handling national affairs, it is rare for us to rest and it is rare for us to know how refreshing it is to be the head of the family. Do you still want us to go back and do so much work? " Chen Han was speechless after hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Old man, since you said so, how about I take you for a walk on the street to save you from fishing here every day." Zhu Yuanzhang put down the fishing rod: "Okay, let's go now!" …… (End of this chapter)