Dinghu Province wants to trim the long north-south canal, but the government does not have this allocation at all, and all the money has to be collected from the private sector, and as compensation, it will give up the right of way for 10 years to set up cards and collect tolls. In just a few days, this news has spread throughout Jiangzhou City.

This is an unprecedented miracle, the first time in the world, although the merchants will be skeptical, do not know whether to believe the government or not, and may not be sure enough about the future benefits, but at least to come to see the excitement.

It was bustling with people in the yamen, and it had never been so much like a vegetable market. Master Pan frowned when he saw it from afar, he has always been a Confucian who talks and laughs, and there is no white ding, when did he get along with so many copper-smelling people?

However, for the current problem, Master Pan could only endure his unhappiness, reluctantly showed an approachable look, and greeted a group of businessmen amicably.

The more this is the case, the more the big people who come will mutter, when will the dignified political envoys be kind to them?

Mu Million sighed, he had just explained to Lord Pan the true meaning of Ye Xingyuan's tips this time, but Lord Pan was used to being an official, and he really couldn't understand the businessman's thinking.

The more you see others smiling at each other, the more nervous they are, and they always feel that the other party is going to pull a knife on them.

On the contrary, if Lord Pan is the same as usual this time, coldly highlighting his majesty, these sluts will feel that this is a chance for them to get rich by the government, and they will not only fight desperately, but also pay money to avoid falling behind.

Thinking about it now, Ye Xingyuan thought of this situation as early as when he left Jiangzhou to appease the displaced people, and this realm is really breathtaking.

Master Pan has a loophole in his actions, and Mu Million, who is on the same front, of course has to find a way to make up for it, he glanced at Master Jin, hurriedly followed, pulled Master Jin's sleeve and said, "Brother Jin Xian." You have to leave a copy for your brother in this tender."

Master Jin understood it, and immediately understood Mu Million's intentions, and deliberately said coldly: "Mu Yuanwai's words are wrong. In this bidding, the adults have set the principles of openness, fairness and justice, considering the qualifications and abilities of everyone, and the highest price wins, and there is no room for favoritism. Outsiders are entangled with me. It's better to make more preparations, so as not to lose your calculations, but it is not beautiful. ”

The two of them deliberately lowered their voices when they talked, but all the businessmen were listening with their ears pricked up, and seeing Mu Wanwan's anxious and haggard expression, the vigilance that had just arisen because of Master Pan's attitude gradually weakened.

This is a figure like a merchant god in Dinghu Province, and the business he cares about can not make money? With his status and status, Master Jin and he have always been brothers, but now he actually politely called Mu Yuanwai so much. Could it be that the right-of-way business is really that big?

Master Pan also came to his senses, knowing that his posture was too kind, and he did not have the "authority" and "credibility" of the government that Ye Xingyuan had emphasized before. He was familiar with the book of the sage, and naturally knew that he could change it, and the corners of his mouth flicked down slightly, and his face became majestic and heavy, which was very different from before.

The merchants looked at each other, only to feel that Master Pan's expression had not changed much, but his momentum was very different from when he came just now. The original fear was much lessened.

Master Pan thought for a while, knowing that the identity difference was too far, and he was not suitable to speak on this occasion, as long as he was in charge, it was enough. He sat down in silence at the Lord's seat.

Master Jin will understand. Walking up to the adult, he said, "The purpose of summoning you here today is clear, it is for the construction of the long north-south passage road and the pacification of the displaced people with work for relief. This time, the lord of the domain fought many times, and the imperial court lowered Long'en and allowed the establishment of checkpoints on the new road to collect fees. It's a great kindness like never before."

It is clear that the most important thing for the Yamen of the Domain is to use work for relief to appease the displaced people, but he has to put the construction of the long canal in the north and south in the front, and the order before and after is different, it seems that the attention of the yamen is very different.

After saying a few words, the attention of all the merchants was attracted by him, and Master Jin was proud in his heart, and if he couldn't say it in the past, he would show off for a while. But he also knew that today's matter was very important, so he had to be concise and to the point, explain his words in a few words, and deliberately show a cold demeanor.

The purpose of this tender is not to raise all the money for the project -- the time is too short, and many wealthy businessmen inside and outside the province will not have time to arrive, and if they give up all their interests in one fell swoop, it will not only make the later generations have no chance to share the profits and make a fortune, but also appear too cheap.

After Ye Xingyuan clarified the strategy, these relevant details were supplemented by Master Jin and Mu Wanwan, although the time was rushed, but it was also perfect enough.

The bidding was to raise some of the money and grain used to appease the displaced people in the early stage, give up about 30% of the future income in total, and by the way, also pull the merchants in Jiangzhou City out of an alliance of interests. This last thought, of course, is Mu Million's wishful thinking.

Today, a total of 300,000 stone of grain needs to be raised, and this is only the cost of the first year, and if the entire construction period is calculated, the final investment will be a large figure that sets a record for private fundraising.

Someone was so shocked that even a cold sweat came out, and blurted out: "Why do you want so much, the government is ruthless?"

Another humane: "Even if there is really such a big profit, only a wealthy businessman like Mu Million has a chance, and it is really difficult for us to join the competition." ”

These businessmen have shallow vision and can't be compared with Mu Million, and when they heard about such a big investment, they immediately retreated. Mu Million knew that it was time for him to play, so he smiled and said: "Don't worry, this time the cost is huge, and it is not something that can be done by one family, in the next meaning, a chamber of commerce should be established, and we Jiangzhou people will jointly fund it."

You must know that it is not easy for this piece of cake to appear, if we Jiangzhou people don't take a bite harder, how can others inside and outside the province let it go?"

Mu Million knows the mind of businessmen best, what they are most afraid of is being robbed of business by others, and now when it comes to foreign enemies outside Jiangzhou, it immediately makes everyone have the same hatred for the enemy.

Someone woke up and said: "What Mu Yuanwai said is very true! The opportunity that the Lord of Fantai fought for us cannot be taken away by outsiders in vain, although today there is only 30% of the income, and we people in Jiangzhou cannot let it go."

This is because the buildings near the water are the first to get the month, so the merchants in Jiangzhou have preferential treatments, and in a few days the news spreads, more people will come, and the prices will rise even higher! If you don't take this opportunity to take as many as possible, when will you stay?"

More people have calculated in their hearts, 300,000 stone grain looks scary, but this is for a family. If the merchants of Jiangzhou can unite, then this number is not too difficult to do.

Moreover, if everyone joins forces, there is no need to raise the price of each other, and naturally the tender will be easier to win -- in fact, it is not equivalent to opening a bid for only one company? After they win, how they will distribute it internally is a matter for another story.

Mu Million hit the railway while it was hot: "We Jiangzhou people can form a chamber of commerce and jointly raise funds for the future." If there is any problem in the future, we can also work together to deal with it. ”

After hearing this, everyone also felt that it was very reasonable, after all, a single merchant was a little weak in the face of the government, but if the whole city of merchants formed a strong association, then the political risk would be much smaller.

Mu Wanwan's words set the tone of today, and a group of businessmen no longer had any doubts, and began to discuss the details of the chamber of commerce and the project in full swing.

Master Pan didn't say a word, but his heart seemed to be happy. Master Jin looks forward to being self-proud, and has a feeling that the heroes of the world are better than me. Mu Million was even more overjoyed, and felt that his long-cherished wish for many years had been fulfilled once it was achieved, which was like the excitement and eagerness of the groom for the first time.

At this time, a discordant voice sounded, and someone said coldly: "The discussion of the Chamber of Commerce is naturally good, but I would like to ask you a little below, if the Jiangzhou Chamber of Commerce is established, who will serve as the master?"

The man opened his mouth, and the atmosphere in the room changed, and everyone's discussion cooled down. This question is absolutely correct, but the timing of the question is too embarrassing, this is something that these businessmen should discuss after they go back and close the door, how can there be a reason to directly fight for power and profit in front of the lord of the domain?

Mu Million didn't even need to look at it, and immediately knew who was doing the bad.

The merchants in Dinghu Province are led by Mu Wanwan, but after all, he will not be able to cover the sky with one hand, and there are still people who will deliberately challenge his authority. For example, this Zhang Fugui, who is a pawnshop in his family, is black-hearted and miserly, and has also earned millions of furniture for decades, and has opened pawnshops all over Dinghu.

Originally, this person was ruthless and black-hearted, and there were many traitors and criminals, but he just went through the path of the envoy of Zhentai, and the situation in the province was scorching, but no one could touch him.

On weekdays, Zhang Fugui and Mu Million are right, but today is obviously an opportunity for Jiangzhou businessmen to take a step further, and he actually came to make a hindrance, he really can't see the situation clearly! Mu Million thought of this, like eating a fly, and was about to sneer at each other, when he suddenly thought of something, his face changed slightly.

Zhang Fugui is a mercenary person, and he will never open his mouth for no reason, Mu Million Business has reached this point, and he is also a politically sensitive person, and he immediately noticed something. Zhang Fugui spoke, was he acting out of his own will, or did Lord Zhentai have orders?

Of course, Master Pan also knows that Zhang Fugui is the dog of Zhentai, and it is really hateful to come to make trouble at this time. However, it is an internal affair of their businessmen, and he, as a political envoy, cannot forcibly interfere, otherwise it will appear too favoritism.

Just when he was in trouble, there was a burst of laughter at the door, Ye Xingyuan rushed in, his eyes swept over the merchants, and laughed: "The merchants of Dinghu Province, I only heard that Mu Million is one person, and it is really expected by everyone. Who else but Mu Yuan can be the head of the Jiangzhou Chamber of Commerce?" )