From Chief to Ball

With such a reputation, the county magistrate met at a banquet held in the county and praised Chen Jian a few words.

The county magistrate was called Ye Yuanshan, and he seemed to be only 27 or [-]. Obviously, this Ye Yuanshan knew about the relationship between Chen Jian and Chen Siwen, but just as Chen Jian thought, he didn't say anything personal.Chen Jian didn't say much, some things don't need to be said, and some things may not be useful.

He Yuanshan has a good official voice. He is neither a moral sage, a hardworking gentleman, nor a greedy person. He has means and ability. As for whether he has a background, Chen Jian is not sure, but Nan'an County is rich in mineral resources, so he can manage it like this Stability can be seen through means.

Compared with the county magistrate, officials such as tax officials, business officials, and sheriffs have a good relationship with Chen Jian.

This is also natural. If the central government wants to centralize power to curb separatist tendencies, it must hold on to its purse strings.

There are not many taxes that can be collected locally. Except for those that can be collected according to clear regulations, theoretically, if the local council agrees to collect more taxes, it is also fine. However, it is unlikely that there are such stupid people under normal circumstances.

Fortunately, there is no threat of grassland nomads in the north, and there are no perennial floods, which saves a lot of money and can create a lot of officials and officials.In addition, there is a lot of arable land, taxation is mainly based on assets and land, and less on people. There are also some government-run mines and salt fields, government-run banks, and other nondescript things, and the income is enough to support operations.

With one more workshop like Chen Jian, the local government can charge a little more tax. Of course they like it.

This was also one of the reasons why Chen Jian hid in Nan'an County. At least he didn't have to worry about his workshop being demolished by Nan'an County.

When Hulin sent someone to Chen Jian and told him that the glass guild was going to entertain the two of them, Chen Jian knew that foreign troubles had finally come.

When they arrived in Mincheng, they saw people coming and going in front of their business company. Many people would say hello when they saw Chen Jian, both because of their previous reputation and the benefits brought by the charity business company.

As soon as he entered the door, Hu Lin smiled wryly and said, "Brother Chen, what you said is absolutely right. It seems that we have really blocked other people's way of making money. I am afraid that the meal tonight will not taste good."

"There's nothing bad about it, but Brother Zhu, it's been almost a month, how are you doing with the picket team?"

"It's okay. I have recruited a group of hired workers according to what you said. I can be regarded as a famous name among the hired workers. Others are not only for money, but also for doing something useful. There are two families that are not bad. Many young people have also joined our trading company."

"How many of our people can stand on our side?"

"That depends on what's going on. If you want to talk about maintaining order like you said, I'm afraid it's too early. But since our business company has dividends, I have told our employees according to the principles you said, saying that it is dividends." This business company of Win-Win is not only yours but also everyone's. How could there be such a good thing in Mincheng before? Everyone is very interested. If someone really smashes our business company, we don't have to be afraid. Ordinary people can't afford to provoke it. Now someone has come tonight In our business company, we listen to stories, chat, or learn to read and count together, and I also have a few friends who will come to help teach some things at night."

"That's enough, take your time. After a while, our trading company stabilizes, and I'll flip over the trading company again to make it more imposing. Have you prepared all the sticks?"

"Prepare. According to what you said, I didn't buy swords, but I used long sticks and short clubs. I also recruited a lot of retired spearmen from the army."

"Well, I'll go back to see my father first, come here in the evening and let's go there together."

……

In Tian Wenliang's house, the dinner party is ready, bright candles illuminate the house brightly, and everyone in the glass guild is waiting for Chen Jian.

When Chen Jian and Hu Lin arrived, Tian Wenliang went up to greet him in person, held onto Chen Jian's hand and said joyfully, "Brother Chen, Brother Zhu Gan, you are finally here. I have been waiting for a long time."

"Brother Tian, ​​I kept you waiting for so long. I'm really sorry. I'm coming back from Nan'an, and I have to go back to see my father."

"That is, that is, as it should be. Inside, please..."

After being polite, Hu Lin sat down, and Hu Lin glanced at Chen Jian. Chen Jian shook his head and signaled Hu Lin not to say anything, but just drink and eat with peace of mind.

"Brother Chen, I heard that you built a glass workshop in Nan'an? Oh, I saw your glass. It's bright and big. I don't know what method you used. I've heard about Brother Chen's reputation a long time ago. I didn't expect it. And make glass."

"Yes, I do have a glass shop, and the glass I make is really good."

During the banquet, everyone held their breath. The point had already been brought up to this point. They all thought that Chen Jian would continue, but they didn't expect Chen Jian to stop abruptly after finishing this sentence. Pour yourself and drink yourself.

Tian Wenliang gritted his teeth and said with a smile: "Brother Chen, once your glass workshop opens, we will lose our way of life. Besides, Brother Chen, since you are going to make glass, why don't you talk to our people from Mincheng first?" Will the glass guild discuss it?"

"discuss?"

"That's right, in any industry, there must be a guild. It's better for everyone to earn money together than to compete with each other."

Chen Jian snorted and said, "My workshop is in Nan'an, not in Mincheng. There is no glass workshop or glass guild there, and no one told me."

"Brother Chen, what do you mean by that? Yes, your glass workshop is in Nan'an, but your charity business company is in Mincheng. Could it be that your glass is only sold in Nan'an?"

Chen Jian wondered: "Brother Tian, ​​what do you mean by that? I, Chen Jian, can also read and write. I have read our laws and regulations, and I have never heard of the saying that reselling goods is not allowed. Nan'an is no more than Mincheng, and its population is not much larger than that of Mincheng. Wealth is even worse, and of course this glass will be sold in Mincheng."

As soon as the words were finished, someone stood up and shouted: "Chen Jian, what do you mean? The law doesn't say that you can't sell it, but the glass guild says you can't do it!"

Chen Jian got up immediately, turned around and cupped his hands at Tian Wenliang, and said, "Brother Tian, ​​forgive me for being timid, but I really dare not eat this meal. According to what the brother said just now, the rules of this glass guild are even worse than the law. Higher? Furthermore, from the time of the founding of the country, it has been established that the transfer between counties and counties shall not be taxed and the circulation shall not be banned. This incident was also the cause of the war with Hou Boguo in the north. I heard the meaning of this brother just now. Yes, Minjun wants to be independent from Huaxia? Does it mean that I have to pay customs duties when I bring the glass here from Nan’an? Or is it that Huaxia’s laws cannot control Minjun? If so, I really dare not eat this meal Well, this is a matter of losing my head, I am timid, and my father is still an officer, and he is too old, so it will not be easy for him to kill his relatives righteously in the future."

Tian Wenliang knew that Chen Jian was messing around, but he never thought that what he said was so serious, so he hurriedly laughed and said, "Brother Chen is joking."

Chen Jian shook his head and said, "I'm not kidding. My father has been strict with me since I was a child, and I never do anything that violates crimes. I will do what the law allows, and I will never touch what is not allowed. If you have the ability to let the capital The council made a law, saying that the rules of the guild are more important than the law, I don’t say anything. But since there is no one, I don’t know why I need to get your permission first to build a glass workshop?”

Speaking of this, Tian Wenliang didn't go around, and said directly: "Brother Chen, you are a smart person, and you know what it means to have a banquet with you, so I want to talk to you today."

Chen Jian raised his head and said with a smile: "Since that's the case, then I'll say it too. Let me be the president of the glass guild, otherwise we won't talk about it."

There is no room for reversal in this matter. When technology is spread out, compared to channels and assets, I can't compete with others. No matter how good I pretend to be my grandson, compared with the benefits, there are many things where grandpas kill grandsons, and the benefits are too great.

Since this matter was provoked by Tian Wenliang, then kick the ball at him and see how the other party responds.

Chapter 58 Don't Talk

"How dare you be the president of our Mincheng Glass Guild?"

There was a lot of doubt, almost immediately after Chen Jian said it, he aroused opposition. Many people looked at Chen Jian in disbelief, thinking that this young man was simply crazy.

It was not Tian Wenliang who first questioned, but another person, but Tian Wenliang was quite satisfied with this question, and he was inconvenient to say some things.

Moreover, when Chen Jian said such things at a young age, Tian Wenliang felt that it would definitely be offensive, and he felt a little overwhelmed.

Chen Jian didn't feel annoyed when faced with doubts, and said with a smile, "That's a good question, what can I do?"

"Lunde, I have invested a huge amount of money to set up a charity business company, and I use the surplus every year to help the poor. This is the only one in the entire Fujian city, right? I feel so sympathetic to those poor people I have never met. Is it okay to be the president but eat you all?"

"In terms of ability, let's not mention my writing and studying. Since we are a glass guild, who can burn such glass with the means like me? If I can, I'm afraid I'm not qualified to eat this glass with you today." Have a meal?"

"I think that I have both morality and ability, and I have no problem being the president of this glass guild."

What he said was so shameless and true that it was difficult for everyone to refute it. After thinking about it, it was indeed the case. He Dehe Neng's questioning was untenable at this time.

The embarrassing atmosphere was finally broken by Tian Wenliang, who laughed dryly and said: "Brother Chen is young after all, and he is very imposing. To be honest, the president of my guild doesn't matter whether he does it or not. It’s not good for me. It’s just that I’m older and everyone is convinced that some things are easy to discuss, and it’s better than competing with each other, so that everyone can make some money.”

"Brother Chen doesn't know the depth of many things. I think so. How about you join our glass guild first and get familiar with it after three to five years. Then how about electing you as the president?"

Chen Jian smiled and said, "There is a saying that I don't know whether to say or not."

"Please say."

"If I become the president, everyone can earn some, even more than now. Now that China is not the same as when Hou Bolin was established, there is no problem with the trade between counties. We have guilds in Mincheng , There are also guilds in other counties and counties, twisted into a rope, and each contributes its share capital, and the sea ships transport coastal counties and counties all use the glass of our Mincheng guild, how much money will they make?"

As soon as the words fell, some people began to discuss in whispers, and it was obvious that some people were moved.

Chen Jian didn't wait for Tian Wenliang to refute, and said: "At that time, I will provide technology, everyone will raise equity, block technology from the outside world, set up glass monopoly guilds, there are so many rich and prosperous places in the country, it is better than staring at a small Fujian city. "

Tian Wenliang coughed, and those whisperers stopped talking and looked at him together.