Hua Kefang sat in the three halls of his mansion with a blushing face, without saying a word.

More and more merchants from the Chamber of Commerce gradually came to the three halls, and as soon as these people entered the door, they asked the two businessmen who accompanied Hua Kefang to see Li Zhi, wanting to know the result of the negotiations.

"What did King Qi say?"

"What is the result?"

The two big businessmen who participated in the negotiation shook their heads helplessly and said, "It's no fun, King Qi said something ugly, saying that we want to buy officials and get privileges." ”

"I'm afraid that King Qi is determined not to agree to us."

When everyone heard this, they immediately became angry and talked about it one by one.

"Lord Wang, this is too unreasonable. We are willing to pay money to buy an official position, why not? ”

"Our business is so big, and we have contributed so much to King Qi's economy. Wouldn't it be okay to just want a little status? ”

"Nobody wants to buy or sell like this. No matter how much money you make, there is no prestige of a small judge. ”

A maritime merchant in his thirties said, "Guys, do you know? In Europe, merchants can not only get official status, but also directly become representatives of the common people to enter the council and directly elect consuls! ”

The other merchants were stunned when they heard this, and they all said, "There is such a thing? ”

"How lucky are the merchants of Europe?"

An old man stroked his beard and said, "Hou Dingping, according to what you say, wouldn't a businessman in Europe control the country?" ”

The maritime merchant known as Hou Dingping said: "That's right, I did business with Hongyi, and Hongyi's ruling was elected by the representatives of the council. Most of these representatives were businessmen. ”

"As long as a businessman has a big business, he often ends up becoming a council member."

"This is true not only of the Red Yi, but also of the British. British businessmen even launched an armed reformation to put... Hey, beheaded the king and actually took control of the country. ”

"The Dutch and British East India Company were companies controlled by merchants, but they had the same power as the state. You can raise soldiers, you can collect taxes, you can have diplomatic exchanges with other countries and even declare war. Those businessmen are like the masters of the country! ”

Hearing Hou Dingping's words, everyone shook their heads and sighed, all a little embarrassed.

Obviously, it is a world trend for businessmen to take charge of the government. Why is King Qi so rigid? Can't we loosen the policy and give businessmen a little status?

Everyone was talking and talking, becoming more and more angry, and finally looked at Hua Kefang together.

"Boss Hua, now that King Qi doesn't let go, everyone has no idea, can you find a way?"

Hua Dingfang glanced at the big businessmen in the three halls.

"Now with the attitude of King Qi, it is impossible to talk about a result. The king of Qi thinks that we merchants are committing rebellion if we want to be officials, and we are determined to be hostile to us. We just went to the Qi King's Mansion to kowtow, and knocking our heads to the blood would not change King Qi's perception in the slightest. ”

Everyone took a breath, and they were all a little stupid.

"Without official status, we will always be ordinary people. Even a scoundrel can point at us and scold us. King Qi's policy can affect the prosperity and decline of our family! The market is completely dependent on ability to compete, although we will do business, but our children and grandchildren may not be good at management, this wealth comes and goes quickly! “

"But if we have an official status, or if we can further influence policy and politics, and use political influence to escort our business, our wealth can make us a long-lasting family!"

Hua Dingfang said: "Now that you want to be an official, it's impossible to come out and fight with King Qi without making some moves?" Do you have the courage to fight with King Qi? ”

When everyone heard Hua Dingfang's words, their eyes were red.

The temptation of gaining political status, influencing the decision-making of King Qi, and establishing a prosperous business family is too great.

Hou Dingping said loudly: "President, just say it directly, what a fighting method." We believe in your ability, and what you say must be useful. ”

Hua Dingfang nodded and said, "King Qi has soldiers, and we businessmen are unarmed, so of course we can't fight." We want to fight, not only to follow the rules of King Qi, but also to let King Qi know our strength, which makes King Qi uncomfortable. ”

Looking at the businessmen who were staring at him, Hua Dingfang said: "King Qi attaches the most importance to the legal system and emphasizes the rule of law. According to the law, we, the business owners and firms, are completely autonomous. King Qi didn't let us buy an official body, and we closed the door and stopped production in protest! ”

Everyone listened to Hua Dingfang's words, and they all fell into deep thought for a while.

Factories and businesses are closed, which is very expensive. These merchants hired a large number of helpers, and they paid a large amount of money every month, and they lost a day's money if they didn't work. Coupled with the cost of machinery and stores, this closure is a real loss every day.

Hou Dingping couldn't help but ask: "President, if we close the door, can we make King Qi uncomfortable?" ”

Hua Kefang said loudly: "Of course it will make King Qi uncomfortable!" The enterprises of our chamber of commerce are ordinary firms separately, but when taken together, they monopolize the production of agricultural machinery, cement, dyes and other industries in Fanjiazhuang and Tianjin. As soon as we close the door, the stock in the market will soon be sold out, and the market price will continue to rise. ”

"The people will soon be unable to buy goods, and then the people of Fanjiazhuang and Tianjin will complain, and the prince will naturally be on pins and needles."

Hearing Hua Kefang's analysis, everyone was a little moved.

An old businessman in his fifties suddenly slapped the coffee table and said loudly: "President Hua doesn't need to say any more!" For the sake of his children and grandchildren, the old man did it! ”

A middle-aged businessman couldn't help but ask, "President Hua, if we do this, will King Qi take us to the official in anger?" ”

Hua Kefang laughed and said: "You don't have to worry, we are arranging production independently in accordance with the law, King Qi has worked hard to establish the legal environment and establish the people's trust in the law over the years, did he smash his signboard by acting illegally with his own hands?" ”

"If King Qi arrests us because we close our doors and stop production, then no one will believe King Qi's laws!"

When everyone heard Hua Dingfang's analysis, their eyes lit up.

Hua Dingfang finally said: "Don't worry, King Qi will not smash his own signboard." At the beginning, King Qi collected business taxes in Tianjin, and all those shops went on strike! Ordinary people can't buy rice! In the end, the king of Qi did not arrest those merchants, but only brought cheap rice from Fanjiazhuang to sell. ”

With a smile, Hua Dingfang said: "However, this time, our companies together completely monopolize the market, and King Qi will not be able to conjure up goods to stabilize the market." ”