In the courtyard of the Drunken Immortal Residence, more than a dozen businessman-like people sat in the hall, and everyone's eyes were focused on the young man on the main seat.

Although the young man is young, his smile reveals a sophisticated and deep temperament, he is Shen Wansan, the young owner of the Shen family in Zhouzhuang.

In just a few years, the Shen family has been able to turn an obscure peasant family into a big businessman in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, which is directly related to the nimble Shen Wansan in front of him. Otherwise, they would not let these old fritters who have been up and down in the business sea for decades willingly obey the orders of a young man who has not dried up.

At this time, everyone wants to hear what Shen Wansan thinks about foreign business, and it is very likely that his next words can make the Shen family's wealth reach a new high, and each of them can naturally make more money.

Shen Wansan looked around and saw that everyone's attention had been concentrated, so he put down the teacup in his hand and said slowly:

"We must do foreign business, and we must do it as soon as possible, but it requires the joint efforts of everyone here."

"Listen to the young owner's orders." The crowd said.

"Well, I need you to do four things starting today. First, the information of all foreign businessmen in Nantong will be collected completely, whether it is country, distance, preferences, family composition, in-demand goods, customs, etc., they must be recorded one by one, and no personal information can be left behind.

Second, all the shipowners in Nantong Port should be recorded, regardless of the size of the ship, and the family information should also be recorded one by one.

Third, all the registered people are invited to eat and drink, as long as all merchants buy and sell goods in the Shen family, they must be one percent lower than our normal selling price, and all the shippers who buy and sell goods to the Shen family will be given one or two silver for their hard work regardless of the purchase and shipment.

Fourth, when you invite them to dinner, you must tell everyone that the Shen family will open up a foreign business next year and deliver them to your door, and the price will be the same as the price they came to the Central Plains to buy goods, or even lower. ”

Shopkeeper Hao asked puzzledly:

"Young owner, is it too much investment to do this? And even if we do this, I'm afraid these people won't accept our affection, after all, they are all businesses that often cooperate. I don't think we're going to change my mind just because we have a meal. In the end, I am afraid that the money is not spent, and the work is not ideal. ”

At this time, Shen Wansan didn't pay attention to Shopkeeper Hao, but looked at the dozen or so guys who came in from the gate of the courtyard, they were in groups of two, carrying several large boxes and looking here.

Shen Wansan tilted his head slightly, stood up with a dignified and beautiful glass on the side, gave everyone a decent salute, and beckoned the guys to walk towards the main room.

Shen Wansan looked at Shopkeeper Hao again, nodded with a smile and said:

"What Shopkeeper Hao said is that no businessman will give up his partners who have been in the Central Plains for many years just with a meal and a little discount, because the benefits of establishing long-term cooperation are far higher than the small favors we give him."

Speaking of this, Shen Wansan deliberately paused and looked at the shopkeepers, and everyone nodded one after another, which shows that everyone thinks the same way.

At this time, the shopkeeper Hao also spoke:

"Since the young owner has already taken this into account, why do they have to spend so much money and manpower to do these things?"

Shen Wansan smiled again and said:

"All of you here are long-time shopping mall people, so naturally you all think about this. But have you ever wondered why you know that the foreign market is huge, but no one makes this money?

Is it just because maritime trade is risky? I don't think that's the case, there should be reasons why I don't know about the foreign market.

The risk is so big, there is less carrying, and it is not worth the trip. There are too many goods, and if they can't be sold, they have to be dealt with at a reduced price, and they are unwilling. ”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Shen Wansan said again:

"Therefore, I asked everyone to invite them to dinner and contact them with each other, just to know the accurate information of a foreign country from their mouths, which will not involve their interests, so they will not hide anything, just as a conversation at the wine table.

Of course, it is impossible to impress the hearts of these foreign merchants with just one meal and some discounts, but that is because this is in the land of the Central Plains. But what if on their own land? They can also get a cheaper price than the Central Plains, so what will happen to them? Will they still come to Zhongyuan to find their long-term partners?

If we go all the way to bring our gifts, I think we should be able to gain their trust and establish a long-term cooperation between us. Even if anyone discovers this way of making money, it may not be so easy to compete with us. ”

Hearing this, Shopkeeper Hao respectfully bowed to Shen Wansan and said:

"The young owner is far-sighted, although I have been in business for many years, but I am really ashamed to compare with the young owner. It's just that the old man still has something unclear and wants to ask the young owner for advice. ”

Shen Wansan returned the salute and said:

"Shopkeeper Hao praised it falsely, if you don't understand anything, please ask."

Shopkeeper Hao nodded and asked:

"Young owner, there are thousands of ships coming and going to Nantong Port every day, and there are hundreds of large and small ships in Nantong all the year round.

Shen Wansan said confidently:

Before answering this question, I would like to ask all of you who know that there is a danger in sailing at sea, but how does this danger come about?

Of course, bad weather is one thing, so is there a problem with the structure of the ship, will there be a safer route, and how to reduce the loss if there is danger? ”

Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they didn't know.

Shen Wansan continued:

"Since ancient times, the people who are most familiar with waterways are the boatmen who run waterways, and they have been eating on the water for generations, and they are a hundred times better than us in this regard.

I don't know how many boatmen's lives are required to open up a new route, and with the experience of their ancestors, wouldn't we have made a lot of money if we could have taken it for a few dollars?

Even if it is just to open up a new route, I think we will soon earn back the money we spent. ”

After Shen Wansan finished speaking, everyone's faces showed a look of sudden realization.

郝管管 says:

"The young owner is really smart, if according to your meaning, once we grasp the foreign market, and find a new route, then the price is what we say, and a little higher is also acceptable to those outsiders."

Shen Wansan said solemnly:

"No, no matter how many resources we have in our hands, we can only lower the market price in terms of price, not higher than the market price, and if we want to do business and gain a firm foothold, there are only two words 'integrity'."

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On the branches of the moon, in the main room of the Drunken Immortal Residence, an old man and three young people sat around the dining table, Zheng Bo raised a glass of wine and said to Shen Wansan:

"Shen Gongzi is a young hero, brave and knowledgeable, to help us escape, the old man is here to give Shen Gongzi a cup for our family master, I will do it first."

After speaking, he raised his neck and drank a full glass of wine, Shen Wansan immediately drank it, and then said:

Zheng Boyan is serious, it's just a gesture, you don't have to worry about it. It's just that this catastrophe can't be dodged, and before the reinforcements arrive, the two of them still have to be more careful. ”

Everyone nodded, but at this time, Liuli smiled at the landing Ling Snow Thief and said:

"Ling Xue, my brother has done you such a big favor, don't you give him a cup to express your gratitude?"

Lu Lingxue, who was sitting quietly on the side, was suddenly asked by Liuli, and she looked a little flustered. She looked at the cup in front of her, then looked up at Shen Wansan, and her face suddenly turned red.

Shen Wansan glared at Liuli fiercely, and hurriedly said to Lu Lingxue:

"Miss Lu, don't listen to her, it's just a gesture, don't be too ......"

Before Shen Wansan finished speaking, Lu Lingxue had already raised a full glass of wine in front of him and said:

"Shen Gongzi, although I don't know much about the rules of the rivers and lakes, but the little woman still understands the truth that when she receives a little water, she will be rewarded by Yongquan, although this is just a glass of wine, but if there is a place that needs my help in the future, I will definitely repay it with my life."

After saying that, he drank the wine down, and then turned his face away and coughed violently.

"Miss......"

Before Uncle Zheng came over, Lu Lingxue turned around, waved her hand to refuse, poured another glass of wine and held it up in front of her and said:

"Shen Gongzi, I salute you for this second cup of wine, you are a young hero, brave and strategic."

After saying that, he drank it all again.

"Miss Lu......"

Without waiting for Shen Wansan to finish speaking, Lu Lingxue raised another glass of wine, although her face was already very red, she still drank the wine first before staggeringly saying:

"I salute this third glass of wine...... Respect Shen Gongzi, you ......"

"Smack!"

Before he finished speaking, he lay on the table, and it seemed that he was really strong enough to drink.

Shen Wansan was a little embarrassed at this time, and looked at Liuli very reproachfully and said:

"Look at the good things you have done, why don't you help Miss Lu into the house to rest."

"Okay!" Liuli replied simply, didn't take things to heart at all, and happily helped Lu Lingxue into the bedroom.

Only then did Shen Wansan turn around and say to Uncle Zheng apologetically:

"I'm really sorry, don't blame Liuli, he's like this, he doesn't have a shape all day long. Miss Lu drank so much alcohol, it wouldn't have any effect on her body, right? ”

Uncle Zheng waved his hand and said:

"Shen Gongzi doesn't have to worry, Miss is weak, also because of the cold, and occasionally drinking some liquor is also good for the body, but after all, she is a girl, and she is still a little overwhelmed by alcohol, but it makes Shen Gongzi laugh."

Shen Wansan heard that Lu Lingxue was fine, and said with a sigh of relief:

"I've seen people with cold bodies, but I never knew that they could make people sick to the point of Miss Lu, if you don't mind, can Uncle Zheng tell me about it?"