Chapter 238: The Six Virtues of Merchants (Part 3)
Datang is a hierarchical society, and there seems to be an insurmountable gap between classes, which is the consensus of everyone.
But now, this so-called "consensus" has been broken.
Tian Yi actually became an official!
The businessmen present are all active in the Chang'an shopping mall, some of them are inheriting their father's business, some are self-made, and some rely on the protection of wealthy families.
In short, their business is so big that they are famous in the business circle, maybe they thought about how much money they would have one day, but they never thought that one day they would become officials.
Because it's not realistic.
Tian Yi was in charge of Chang'an's carriage and horse business before, and he was a familiar face among them, and they got along with each other well, but since Tian Yi started to drill into the Tang Royal Club, they began to alienate Tian Yi, because they thought Tian Yi was crazy.
You know, the Datang Royal Club is the circle of officials, and they are businessmen, in the hierarchical society of Datang, a businessman drills into the circle of officials, isn't it crazy?
In their opinion, Tian Yi would get into trouble sooner or later, so they all alienated Tian Yi intentionally or unintentionally, and waited to see him come to a catastrophe.
But now, not only did they not see Tian Yi in a catastrophe, but they saw him standing in front of them wearing an official robe, and he was also an official of the eighth grade?
In Chang'an, those below the fifth rank are all petty officials, but among ordinary states and counties, the eighth grade is equivalent to the county of a county!
It was only at this time that they sadly discovered that Tian Yi was not crazy, but they were about to go crazy-
I knew that this would be the result, even if I worked hard, even if I went bankrupt, I would squeeze into the Tang Royal Club!
It's a pity that there is no regret medicine in the world, so although the businessmen present at the moment regret it, they can only blame themselves for not having vision and courage.
Just when most of the merchants were still remorseful, a sturdy businessman suddenly rolled his eyes, hurriedly squeezed forward, and then arched his hand towards Tian Yi.
"Brother Tian Xian...... Uh, no, Lord Tian, if you have something to order, I, Zhu Ming, will never frown even if I am broken and ruined! ”
Hearing Zhu Ming's words of loyalty, the surrounding businessmen immediately reacted.
This time they came after receiving Wu Mei's invitation, and Wu Mei was standing behind the prince, and now Tian Yi appeared in front of them again, so after analysis, the result is obvious.
That's the prince going to use them!
After thinking about this, they suddenly became bold one by one.
"Lord Tian, you have something to say!"
"Lord Tian, for the sake of your fellow villagers, you have to mention the little brother!"
"Lord-sama ......"
Looking at the stammering face in front of him, Tian Yi's heart suddenly felt a trace of disdain, but he didn't show it, and he still had a smile on his face.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this official is actually just here to receive you today, please come with me!"
As he spoke, Tian Yi walked forward, and when he saw him leaving, the other businessmen present hurriedly followed him.
Soon, Tian Yi stopped in front of a brand-new attic, then turned and smiled at the merchants behind him.
"Everyone, it's here!"
The attic was originally just a poorly run restaurant, but now it has changed dramatically, not only has it been replaced with a new gate, but even the pillars at the entrance have been painted with gold paint, and the pillars are carved with dragon motifs.
These are two coiling dragon pillars!
Looking at the scene in front of them, the businessmen present opened their mouths again.
You must know that in the Tang Dynasty, the dragon pattern is not something that anyone can use, this represents the royal majesty, whoever dares to use it without permission is a big crime of bullying the king, and it is going to lose his head!
But now, the door of a restaurant uses a coiled dragon pillar, how can they not be surprised?
Looking at the stunned crowd, Tian Yi laughed again.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is not the restaurant it used to be, now it has become the headquarters of the Datang Royal Business Alliance, to put it simply, this is the property of the royal family, and I am one of the members who manage this industry."
Speaking of this, Tian Yi gestured to everyone.
"Okay, let's all go in, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is still waiting for everyone inside!"
When Tian Yi said the words "His Royal Highness the Prince", the eyes of everyone present suddenly widened, and there was an unusual brilliance in their eyes.
Tian Yi took everyone's expressions into his eyes, the corners of his mouth suddenly turned up slightly, and there was a trace of disdain on his face, but this expression disappeared as soon as it appeared, and a kind smile appeared on his face again.
"Everyone, please!"
After hearing Tian Yi's words again, everyone came back to their senses, and then they all arched their hands towards Tian Yi.
"Don't dare, don't dare, Lord Tian first!"
"Yes, yes, please go first!"
"The elder and the young are humble, and Lord Tian should be invited first!"
Hearing everyone's words, Tian Yi had no choice but to nod.
"Okay, then you're welcome."
After speaking, Tian Yi walked into the door of the business alliance headquarters, and saw him enter, and the rest of the businessmen followed him in.
When they entered, they saw a man in a bright yellow robe and a crown of golden hair with his back to them.
Seeing this back, everyone suddenly gasped.
"Shhh...... Could this be His Royal Highness? ”
When this speculation appeared in everyone's minds, they suddenly felt their hearts beat faster, their faces were slightly red, and their eyes were full of excitement.
Looking at everyone's expressions, Tian Yi suddenly sighed secretly in his heart.
"I think I was just like them!"
Thinking of this, a hint of happiness appeared on Tian Yi's face, he was glad that he had made the decision at the beginning, and even more glad that he could meet a prince like Gao Ming.
With a confident smile, Tian Yi took two steps forward, and then bowed to Gao Ming.
"Weichen Tian Yi, I have seen His Royal Highness the Prince!"
As soon as Tian Yi's words fell, the eyes of the merchants behind him widened again.
"It turns out that he is really a prince!"
Thinking of this, everyone hurriedly knelt on the ground with their heads bowed.
Hearing the kneeling sound of "puff puff" behind him, a smile suddenly flashed on Gao Ming's face.
"It seems that this posture with his back to others is really the pretending to beep of the ancients, no wonder the old man likes to use it so much, the effect is really good!"
waited until it was quiet behind him, and Gao Ming opened his mouth leisurely.
"Excuse me, get up!"
"His Royal Highness Prince Xie!"
After everyone got up, Gao Ming slowly turned around, and then glanced around, and all the people who came into contact with his gaze lowered their heads, not daring to look at him.
Seeing this scene, Gao Ming nodded with satisfaction.
"Well, all of you here are important businessmen in Chang'an City, and this time the prince invited everyone to come just to talk to you about business!"
SynTao? What is that?
Hearing Gao Ming's words, all the businessmen present, including Tian Yi, all widened their eyes.
Looking at the puzzled look, Gao Ming suddenly smiled slightly, and then slapped himself twice.
After the clever slap fell, Wu Mei in palace costume slowly walked out, and behind her, there were two hundred cavalry guards carrying huge plaques.
After Wu Mei came out, she first saluted Gao Ming, and then said to the two hundred cavalry guards: "Hang up." ”
"Yes!"
The two hundred guards agreed, and walked to the front with the plaque, and then hung the huge plaque above the main hall.
It was at this moment that the merchants present saw the contents of the plaque.
"Business is humanity, and there is no wealth without virtue!"
The first thing that caught everyone's eyes was these ten big characters, looking at these ten big characters, the businessmen present suddenly showed thoughtful expressions.
Looking at everyone's expressions, Gao Ming nodded again, and then smiled at Wu Mei.
"Wu Mei, you read out the content on this plaque and let everyone listen to it!"
"Yes, His Royal Highness the Prince!"
After receiving Gao Ming's order, Wu Mei saluted Gao Ming again, and then read out the contents of the plaque aloud.
"Business is humanity, and there is no wealth without virtue!"
"To be a man: to be respectful to the superiors, not to be arrogant to the subordinates, is to be courteous;"
"Do things: big is not confused, small is not careful, it is for wisdom;"
"For good: It is righteousness to take six points, but only four points;"
"Ke Law: Guarding oneself is like a lotus, fragrant and clear, it is incorruptible;"
"To people: the same as the inside and the outside, sincere and sincere, is for the faith;"
"Cultivating the mind: excellent for gathering spirits, respecting heaven and loving people, and being benevolent."
After Wu Mei finished reading it, she bowed to Gao Ming's jaw, and then retreated, and everyone present at this moment fell into a stupor again.
At this time, Gao Ming spoke again.
"A gentleman has six virtues, and a businessman should also have six virtues, and today the prince has set up the six virtues of courtesy, righteousness, honesty, wisdom, faith, and benevolence, how do you feel?"
Hearing Gao Ming's words, everyone suddenly trembled, and then bowed down to him in unison.
"Fortunately, thanks to the guidance of His Royal Highness the Prince, the grass people know that they are really stupid all these years!"
"From this day forward, the grass people must abide by these six virtues!"
"The grass people should not only abide by these six virtues, but also pass down the family motto, so that future generations can also behave according to these six virtues."
"Grass people are also ......"
Hearing everyone's statements, Gao Ming's face showed a satisfied smile again.
"You can think so, this prince is very pleased, if you really do these six things, then it will live up to the name of Confucian merchants."
Confucian?
Hearing this new term, the merchants' eyes widened again.
In the Tang Dynasty, "Confucianism" was the highest status, while "Shang" was the opposite, the lowest status, so when they heard Gao Ming put the two words together, they were shocked.
It's like a "fairy" and a "prostitute", one is high and the other is down, and only people say "fairy", no one says "fairy prostitute".
Because that in itself is a blasphemy.
The merchants of the Tang Dynasty also thought the same way, in their hearts, Confucianism was noble, while they merchants were lowly, and the two should not be confused, otherwise it would be blasphemy.
But now, they are wise enough to be wise enough to become exalted as long as they abide by the "Six Virtues of Businessmen"!
For a while, the eyes of the businessmen present looking at the plaque suddenly became hot.