Zhengde, Duan Fei and Guo Xun took the carriage, escorted by more than a dozen guards in the dark, and came to the front of the Sihai Building, where a big sign was placed outside the Sihai Building, with the words 'Today's business alliance chartered and closed for business', Duan Fei and they stepped out of the carriage, the boss of the Sihai Building and several bigwigs of the business alliance who had been waiting for a long time hurriedly stepped forward to greet them.

Duan Fei preemptively introduced: "Boss Zhu, Boss Guo, let me introduce to you, this is Ding Yiliang, the boss of Sihailou, and the other five are Boss Su, Boss Yin, Boss Huang, Boss Qiao, and Boss Zhang among the five deacons of the Business Alliance. ”

Ding Yiliang, Su Youqing, Yin Dexiang, Huang Suliang, as well as Qiao Dayuan, the representative of the Jin merchants, and Zhang Xiao, the representative of the Hui merchants, knew that the so-called Boss Zhu was the son of today, they were both worried and excited in their hearts, and they all bowed their hands respectfully to Zhengde according to Duan Fei's instructions in advance: "It turned out to be Boss Zhu and Boss Guo, it's really a blessing, the upstairs is ready, go up to the fourth floor first, and then talk, the greeting is not good, please take care of it, Lord Duan, these two distinguished guests please take care of it more." ”

Duan Fei accompanied Zhengde to just walk into the Sihai Building, and suddenly felt the hustle and bustle, only to see that the first floor was already full of people, and the businessmen from all over the country were chatting enthusiastically, although they spoke different dialects, and it was quite inconvenient to communicate, but everyone didn't care, because they had a common topic, that is, making money! The people who can be invited to participate in the New Year's meeting of the Business Alliance are all big businessmen from all over the country, and it is rare for everyone to get together, so let's talk about how to be worthy of this opportunity given by Lord Duan!

Most of the people on this floor are from other places, and few of them recognize Duan Fei, Duan Fei led Zhengde to go upstairs, but Zhengde suddenly said: "Let's not go up, just on the bottom floor, listen to what they say." ”

Guo Xun immediately dissuaded: "Your Majesty, there are many and miscellaneous people downstairs, and they are vulgar, let's go to the upstairs box." ”

Zhengde said: "I can't see or hear anything in the box, what's so fun?" If you want to go on your own, I'll join in the fun here. ”

Guo Xun said again: "It's already crowded down here, where are there still seats?" These businessmen are slippery and savage, and they want to make it difficult for them to give up their positions to the sky, and if they don't do it, they will hurt people, so Boss Zhu should go upstairs. ”

Duan Fei said with a smile: "Let's go down below, I also think it's more interesting downstairs, it's not so difficult to move a few positions according to me, these businessmen don't look a little rude, they are still very reasonable, Boss Ding, please help us even a few positions, we plan to join in the fun downstairs." ”

Ding Yiliang frowned slightly, he swept his eyes around, patted his head, and said, "This is simple, please wait for Lord Duan, Boss Zhu, and Boss Guo, cough cough...... Please be quiet, everyone......"

Merchants from all over the world who were chatting had seen Boss Ding when they entered the store, and the people who were doing business had good eyes and could recognize people best, seeing that it was the boss who spoke, and there were several bigwigs of the business alliance beside them, they all paid attention to it, and the people who were talking also suspended the exchange.

Waiting for the first floor to be quiet, Ding Yiliang arched his hand to the surroundings and said with a smile: "I'm really sorry to disturb everyone's conversation, Ding Yiliang, the boss of Sihailou, must everyone still remember, thanks to the business alliance to afford, held the annual meeting of the business alliance in our store, it is really a blessing for Ding Mou Sansheng, the greeting is not good, please forgive me, after discussing with the five permanent deacons of the business alliance, we decided to preside over the business alliance meeting on the first floor, I don't know if everyone agrees?" ”

The businessmen on the first floor cheered, and Ding Yiliang smiled after waiting for the cheers to stop for a while: "It seems that no one has objected, so good, please help to evenly out the surroundings a little, so that we can also have a place to rest, please forgive me if there is any inconvenience!" ”

Ding Yiliang's words were responded to by everyone, everyone moved away, and soon made room for it, Ding Yiliang beckoned the guys to quickly set up a table and come out, Zhengde glanced at Guo Xun, and sat down triumphantly, the businessmen around were a little surprised, and secretly guessed who this unruly young man was.

Su Youqing said with a smile: "I've been busy for a long time, and the old man is also tired and panicked, let's all sit down first." ”

Everyone sat down, and someone asked: "Boss Su, it is a matter of course for you to sit down, these three look quite raw, why doesn't Boss Su introduce them to us?" ”

Su Youqing cast an inquiring look at Duan Fei, Duan Fei stood up and introduced himself: "Under the surname Duan, and this Boss Guo are all accompanying this Boss Zhu, Boss Zhu is one of the veterans of the Business Alliance, his real identity is the big boss of Chase Bank, everyone has to communicate with him, and if there is any good way in the future, there will be no worry about no start-up capital." ”

After listening to Duan Fei's introduction, everyone's eyes looking at Zhengde suddenly became completely different, Zhengde also stood up proudly and arched his hands around, he liked the kind of eyes that everyone looked at him, which was completely different from the eyes of the usual Manchu civil and military officials and the female eunuchs of the harem, he felt that these people needed him, and Zhengde suddenly had a sense of identity with these businessmen.

For example, Hui merchants have a tradition that they only return home once every three years, and it is not necessarily the time for the New Year, so the business alliance held a meeting on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year did not prevent them from going home for reunion.

Su Youqing and several other people exchanged glances, and they stood up at the same time and announced, "The New Year's meeting of the Business Alliance has officially begun, Boss Ding, you can light firecrackers and close the door!" ”

The first time Sihailou closed the door so early, the door closed, the door became more lively, Su Youqing and other five people began to preside over the meeting, they first summarized the achievements and mistakes of the business alliance this year, and then carried forward the past and forged ahead, looking forward to the future, the five people took turns to speak, with a very tacit and fluent connection, the words revealed a lot of information, the businessmen on the first floor listened very seriously, Zhengde listened with relish, but Guo Xun listened to it until he dozed off, bored, but many second and third floors, Even the three people on the fourth floor heard the news and ran down to stand and listen.

Finally, after the opening remarks of several bigwigs, the restaurant became lively again, everyone asked questions to several bigwigs of the business alliance, Su Youqing and others answered one by one, explaining in detail the rules and benefits of the business alliance and other matters, suddenly, a person stood up and said to Zhengde: "Boss Zhu, you are really the big boss of Chase Bank?" Chase Bank has launched many new businesses in Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Yangzhou, but all of them are only open to locals, so I don't know when Chase Bank will expand these businesses to other places? For example, Guangzhou? ”

Zhengde's spirits perked up, he stood up triumphantly, and asked, "Is the new business launched by Datong Qianzhuang in Suzhou, Hangzhou, Yang and other places really so good?" Is it worth the long journey? ”

The man replied, "Of course, it would be worth it if I could get a loan like a local, but unfortunately I went there with the title deed of the property, but because I was not a local, I couldn't get the loan, not to mention the cost of the journey, I didn't have enough capital, and I missed a big business." ”

Duan Fei replied for Zhengde: "There is a reason why the loan business of Chase Money in Suzhou and other places is only for locals, and it is difficult to confirm the identity of people from other places, it is difficult to accumulate credit, and it is difficult to recover loans. When the reform is gradually deepened, Chase Bank will slowly expand this business, please be patient. ”

The man sighed: "How many years will I have to wait, I heard that there are not many people in the court who support the reform, if it weren't for Lord Duan's support, I can't tell when this reform will die one day." ”

Another businessman said: "That's not necessarily, I heard that Chase Money Village has a royal background, I don't know if it's true or not, Boss Zhu, you are also surnamed Zhu, it won't be a relative of the emperor, right?" ”

Zhengde laughed and said: "Wouldn't it be better for Chase Money Village to have a royal background?" It's better than no background, right? I can't guarantee that it will fall one day, and the money you saved will be gone? Everyone said yes, right? ”

The merchant smiled: "It would be nice if there was really a royal background, but it's a pity that everyone just listened to the legends, and no one came forward to confirm it, everyone couldn't help but be a little hesitant in their hearts, and they didn't dare to deposit the money in it. ”

Everyone responded one after another, and said that if Chase Money Village is sure to have an official background, everyone will trust more and save more money into it, hearing everyone's words, Zhengde hesitated, he Huo Ran said: "Everyone guessed well, Chase Money Bank does have a royal background, I am the Emperor Zhengde today!" Everyone can rest assured to save money and go in, I only charge some handling fees, and I will never lose a penny! ”

Sihailou fell silent for a moment, but only for a short moment, and then there was a bang on the ground.

Zhengde exposed his identity on a whim, and as a result, he became the most popular person in the business alliance conference, Zhengde chatted with businessmen from all over the world with great interest about the topic of doing business, he talked eloquently, Duan Fei followed him to help him fill in the gaps, or correct his promises, many things have not been skimmed yet, Zhengde agreed to others, isn't this a mess?

Although there are a lot of troubles, but seeing Zhengde chatting with businessmen so happily, Duan Fei is still very happy, Daming has always suppressed business, if you can improve the status of businessmen from the Zhengde Dynasty, I believe that the fire of capitalism will soon take root everywhere in the land of Daming, and grow vigorously into a force to be reckoned with.

The news that the emperor had come to Sihailou to participate in the business alliance conference quickly spread to the second, third, and fourth floors, and all the businessmen who came to the meeting ran downstairs, eager to squeeze to Zhengde's side and get a little imperial spirit.

Everyone chatted happily, Zhengde's spirit has been good, Duan Fei secretly put his mind at ease, the imperial court has been governing properly for more than a year, especially the pilot cities of reform and opening up are in very good condition, the businessmen praise it, Zhengde is also comfortable to listen to, he frequently threw approving eyes to Duan Fei, so that Guo Xun's heart was sour, suddenly, Zhengde leaned over and whispered to Duan Fei: "Duan Aiqing, I want to go to Jiangnan to see the changes brought about by reform and opening up, you have to think of a way for me, I must go, I will go in the spring!" ”