After Li Yan returned to Kaifeng, he gathered several large merchants under his command. It is mainly the business names of Wang Dejiang's family, Houguangtai's family, Zhou Wangfu and several county palaces. These families had a close relationship with Li Yan, so with Li Yan's support, they began to get involved in various workshops and business with the south.

However, they are not only engaged in business, but also responsible for transporting various raw materials and collecting intelligence to Li Yan. The two sides are also mutually beneficial and happy to cooperate.

But this time, not only these families came, but even the Shen family, the Fan family, and the Ye family, who were the big families of Guide, also came. After more than a year of observation, they finally understood that they could make a fortune by following Li Yan.

Like Wang Dejiang's family, although there are many children and nephews in the army, their family background is really nothing compared to them. But since he responded to Li Yan's proposal and set up a cloth workshop, the clothes in the army were supplied by the Wang family first, and the money was more profitable. There are also the Tang family and the Fang family, since they began to breed a large number of pigs, sheep, chickens, and ducks, Li Yan also received all the orders, and gave cash silver, so that several other families were also greedy.

So this time, when I heard that Li Yan was going to have some suggestions, they all came by themselves. But now it is different from before, they are not called, and they are not even allowed to enter the door.

Everyone sighed for a long time, feeling that they had missed another good opportunity. Although the scholars in their family scoffed at Li Yan's way of employing people, they would not be unable to get along with money. And what can be done if you are not satisfied? They used to be the leading figures, and whenever there was a big event, the people themselves would come out to them.

But now? The people all went to the yamen to do business. Whether it is tax payment or litigation, there are special personnel to receive and handle it. Even if you encounter corruption and extortion, you can also go to the barracks to complain. In case of neighborhood disputes, ask the village chief to mediate, and if it doesn't work, go to court, anyway, everywhere will be dealt with impartially, and there is not much cost, and the people can basically accept it.

In this way, these officials and gentry are of little use. just wanted to stir up trouble, and after most of the incidents in which the Liu family was arrested, they didn't dare to have such thoughts. As for Nanjing, they did not report any hope at all. The clansmen in their family, who were officials in the south, had already told them about the situation in Nanjing, and it was simply a poor toss. Except for those who strive for power and profit, they are waiting to serve the new Lord.

Master Ye was able to go out openly, standing at the door of the barracks and shouting loudly: "Generalissimo, the old man is here to accompany you, please give the old man a favor!" ”

Although the others were embarrassed to shout, they didn't leave, if Li Yan was really shouted, they would be able to say a few words.

"If you don't help, don't try to borrow reads;! My Ye family is not easy to bully! Master Ye said dissatisfiedly, and then began to shout loudly again.

The others listened and helped a little bit. They were standing next to them, and they were not much more disgraceful, and they also offended the Ye family. They're also a group, and they always have to work hard in one place.

Li Yan had already listened to it, and waited for a while before people called these officials and gentlemen in.

"Since you're here, let's sit down and listen to it." Li Yan said to the gentry who were brought in: "Today we are talking about the establishment of a business name to do business with the Mongolian tribes in the north. ”

"Okay, well, then thank the Generalissimo for his grace." Master Ye and the others happily clasped their fists and said.

Li Yan continued: "The Shanxi merchant gang has been experiencing Mongolia for more than 100 years and has a deep foundation, and we are not robbing business in the past. And I still have to use the relationship of Jin Shang to help me do something, so you are not allowed to go to the ring with great fanfare. But I can't be unprepared, after all, they weren't very clean before, and I can't fully trust them. ”

"Generalissimo Xie trusts." Wang Dejiang and others thanked proudly.

"So, this business can't be too big, and it can't be too concentrated." Li Yan said: "We have to set foot in every road, and with my care, the Jin merchants will not embarrass you." Your mission is to exchange horses, gather intelligence, and explore the road. However, you can invest in each other's shares, and other people's business is also your own business, don't look at each other and tear down the stage, our own people, unity first. ”

Everyone looked at each other and felt that Li Yan's idea was indeed good. The various tribes of Mongolia are not in the same situation, they are assigned to the out-of-the-box routes, and they will not covet the good business of others.

Li Yan continued: "The Mongolian tribe, except for cattle, sheep, horses, and donkeys, is lacking in everything. From small needles and threads, to cloth and satin, and tea and wine, they all need to buy. You don't have to worry, I have already asked one of the second shopkeepers of the Qu family to stay, and I will tell you specifically what is easy to sell in Mongolia. You have all memorized it, and then when you go back, you will start stocking up early, making wagons, and getting out of the trade route as soon as possible. ”

"Okay, Generalissimo Xie mentions." Wang Dejiang, as a representative, took all the merchants to bow down and thank them.

Li Yan instructed: "You can also exchange some silver coins, you don't have to exchange them all for real goods, those Mongolian masters also have a lot of silver coins in their hands." We have not very abundant goods here, especially grain, the price is set high, and the people cannot afford it, but the price is low, and we are afraid that smuggling will be rampant. Everyone has experienced the famine that has just passed, gold and silver cannot fill the stomach, only food is the most precious. So for the time being, we won't be resuming the use of silver coins here, just wait for a bigger place. But some of our supplies still have to be purchased from other places with money, so you also have to consider this aspect. ”

The generalissimo reminded that it was indeed necessary to exchange some money. I wonder how much time we have to prepare? After Wang Dejiang complimented him, he immediately asked.

They are also businessmen, although the business with the south has not been affected by the confrontation, but the north is different, there is a Qing territory, at any time there may be a loss of money, and there is a fear of life. So they have to go back and discuss it carefully, even if they have Li Yan's orders, they can't act blindly.

"There's no rush to do this," Li Yan explained, "It's cold in winter, and it's snowing heavily in the north, and the roads are difficult to walk. So this matter is not very urgent, you can discuss it carefully, stock up slowly, and wait for the spring flowers to bloom next year, and then it's not too late to go. ”

Wang Dejiang and the others said happily: "As long as the generalissimo is not in a hurry, we are not in a hurry." We are able to have the wealth we have today thanks to the generalissimo's support. The generalissimo has been sent, and we will definitely go to the soup and fire, and we will not give up. Everything is done according to the will of the Generalissimo, and we will do as it is ordered. ”

Li Yan said with a smile: "Master Ye, they are also our old households in Henan, and their cooperation has saved me a lot of trouble." So you also communicate with them a lot, after all, we are one, we must unite with each other and take care of each other. ”

"Obey the Generalissimo's orders."

"Generalissimo Xie for the help" The Ye family and other big clans also hurriedly thanked them. I don't want to be an official or anything for the time being, but I can't leave behind to make money.

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