New Shun 1730

Being a businessman at this time is both a profession and an identity.

The status hierarchy is an important symbol of feudal society.

Lin Yunwen had made up his mind to continue to be a businessman, so he would inevitably feel that the businessman's wealth was seriously inconsistent with his political status in society.

It's just that these "rebellious and unethical" thoughts can only be hidden in the heart, and they will not be easily revealed even in front of people they are familiar with, let alone the act of writing a diary to find trouble.

The people who came to his house now to discuss future Western trade were all a group of people who decided to continue being businessmen after the Xiangxian Temple incident a few years ago.

Since they all decided to continue being businessmen instead of becoming country squires, this Western trade was crucial.

"Brother Lin didn't get any news from Marquis Jing?"

Lin Yunwen said seriously: "Don't say this again in the future. Marquis Jing also said this about insider trading. Now the imperial court has sent Marquis Jing to Songjiang Mansion just to deal with trade matters. Although I was lucky in the past, Marquis Jing didn't think I was vulgar, so he asked me about the Japanese language. But what is my status? Even if I want to join him, how can I stand a chance?"

After denying it, the businessman who asked the question hurriedly said: "Brother Lin, don't worry, we are also sensible. We are not asking about this. We are talking about the Western trade and the Southeast Asian trade. The Jinghou only said that there are about 70% to 80% of this matter. I'm sure it can be done, but what does the remaining 20% ​​to 30% mean? I didn't dare to ask more at the banquet..."

Lin Yunwen still shook his head.

"I don't know about this either."

"Either at the height of the temple, or beyond the nine heavens."

"None of them are within our power. If Marquis Whale doesn't say anything, who dares to ask? If Marquis Whale wants to say it, why bother with this riddle? Besides, we are 70% to 80% sure and have decided on the future. I think it's still Prepare money for business."

The businessman next to him said hurriedly: "The money must be prepared. However, although the court has been tolerant to businessmen such as us in recent years, there are some things that we still have to be careful about."

"Brother Lin often went to Japan before the founding of Japan, and before Marquis Jing got the Japanese trade license. Thinking about it, you know that some of the people who went to Japan also worked for the imperial court. Before the copper mines in Yunnan were opened, the imperial court lacked If you want copper, you have to go to Japan to buy copper.”

"Anyone who has taken a job will have a difficult time withdrawing once he stops making money. This Western Trading Company is afraid that the court will not allow the withdrawal of shares in the future, or it will pay according to the dividends we have set."

Lin Yunwen smiled and said: "Aren't there a lot of limited liability companies that have raised shares in the past few years? If you don't want the stock, just sell it to others. The situation you mentioned did happen before, but it has never happened in the past few years. Westerners also do similar things, and the imperial court is also learning from the barbarians to learn skills. Confucius said: If three people are walking together, there must be one who can learn from me. Confucius is not as good as Lao Dan and Chang Hong, but the barbarians also have their own strengths. You can learn from it. Marquis Jing has been saying this all these years. I don’t think there is anything to worry about in this Western trade.”

The businessman sighed and said: "Westerners are rich in gold and silver. Too much money and profit will inevitably make people less eager and greedy."

"This is not like the trade with the Japanese country, with millions of taels of goods. If we really completely control the trade with the West, I am afraid that the profit of goods will be tens of millions of taels a year. It is not a small amount."

"Even with the support of Marquis Jing, there is no guarantee that there will be no jealous people in the court. When the time comes, we will do the pioneering work; but when it comes to making profits, they will push us away..."

"Brother Lin, let's think about the incident at the Xiangxian Temple a few years ago. How do we have the right to speak? We are just a group of the most despicable people. When the court issues an order, what can we do?"

"Today the Jinghou is in power, everything is easy to predict. In the future, there will be disputes in the court, or the Jinghou will get into trouble, can you tell me accurately?"

Lin Yunwen heard this and felt that there was something in it, so he asked: "This is strange. If you are afraid, just don't invest money. The Jinghou didn't force you to invest money. If you want to invest money, why bother to go forward?" Being afraid of wolves before tigers is not the mentality to do big business.”

The businessmen looked at each other and finally said: "Brother Lin, what we mean is that Brother Lin can establish a relationship with Marquis Jing. We also know Marquis Jing's character. Is it... is it us? These businessmen also secretly form associations, using the line of Jinghou... Even if the temple is high, fighting between the court and the middle requires money, right? Although we don't understand, if we are short of money or need money, we will Pull a string, we give a sum of money to make the policies of the DPRK and China move towards us? "

"There are those in the government who are against it, and there are definitely those who are in support of it. If there is something that is beneficial to us, we should be willing to spend the money."

"If there is no one in the court, aren't we just a bunch of fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered?"

Lin Yunwen was startled by the thoughts of these people, and said hurriedly: "Stop talking! Stop talking! Aren't you seeking death? We will give the money to the state pastor, and at most to the governor, it will be fine. But if it is the middle of the court, We actually want to participate in the matter and even give money. Isn’t this giving people an excuse?”

"Originally, support or opposition are all official matters, and each has his own righteousness. If we use money, it will be a party. When the time comes, how will the court view this matter? How will the emperor view this matter?"

"I heard Marquis Jing say that there were a lot of foreigners in the palace at that time. Regarding the matter of the prince, the Westerners were looking for candidates on whether to ban religion or establish religion. They actually wanted to get involved in the succession of the palace. After all, something big happened, and even religion was banned. The wind picked up."

"You are really committing suicide by thinking this way. Is this something you and I should touch?

"You must never think like that! You must never think like that. If you say this today, that's the end of it."

"If you still want to save your head and family business, don't mention a word about this matter from now on. It'll rot in your stomach!"

Lin Yunwen thought to himself that these people were crazy, how dare they think of such a thing?

Although they are wealthy gentry, they still have access to some officials, at least the local governors are common.

However, how can they understand the things that really hit the court in heaven?

Lin Yunwen didn't understand either, but he had been following Liu Yu for a few years, so he was influenced by what he saw and heard. In addition, after the incident at the Xiangxian Temple last time, someone mentioned it, he could understand it a little bit.

Who is the biggest in the court?

What is the biggest person afraid of the most?

Originally, it was normal for this kind of matter to be debated in the court.

There are those who support industry and commerce, and those who do not support the excessive development of industry and commerce. They all hold different opinions. Even if there are secret benefits, they can still maintain their dignity and pretend to be doing business for the sake of morality and the country.

But if it is really a big deal to form associations, provide financial support, transfer benefits, etc., this is no small matter.

It is too easy for the court to deal with them. Reasons can be found casually.

The key lies in whether the court wants to do it and whether the emperor wants to do it.

It was fine at first, but if we really created a business group with a clear face and created a group of spokesmen in the government, wouldn't that be just looking for property robbery?

The emperor really wants to find fault, who is clean? As for Lin Yunwen himself, when he was engaged in the Nagasaki trade before going bankrupt, he smuggled and transported contraband. If he really wanted to investigate, how could he not be accused?

Speaking of which, today's situation can be regarded as a continuation of the Xiangxian Temple incident in previous years.

After that incident broke out, the wealthy business class gathered in Songjiang Mansion first experienced a split.

Some took the traditional route and turned businessmen into landlords.

Another group of people who chose to continue being businessmen also realized that their political status was seriously insufficient. In this case, why not consider uniting with those who support industry and commerce in the government?

The imperial court is also a place where filth and evil practices are hidden, and it is not above the heaven. Where is the need for money?

If we can cooperate with some officials who support industry and commerce in the court and form a party, can we avoid something similar to the Xiangxian Temple incident from happening again?

In addition, they often come into contact with Westerners in Songjiang Mansion, and the status of businessmen in some Western countries really makes them covetous.

Subtly, they were also affected by many influences.

Some people, such as those who are now secretly discussing with Lin Yunwen, are thinking about collusion between government and businessmen and forming a party into one force.

Another group of people began to spend money to support some Confucian scholars who opposed traditional Confucianism, advocating that the four peoples are one, and that industry and commerce are also the foundation of the country.

Some people even used some articles written by Ye Shi of the Song Dynasty to make great use of them. They only said that "The Book of Records said 'Mao Qian has no settlement'; the Zhou Dynasty 'ridiculed but did not conquer'; the Spring and Autumn Period 'trade and benefit workers'; all of them are based on the state's Efforts were made to support merchants and circulate currency... Therefore, Zichan refused to cooperate with Han Xuanzi, and his poems still exist today. It was a strategy to humiliate the merchants. Emperor Wu ordered the ships to be sealed, and the salt and iron were poured in. He took the world's general merchandise and made it his own, and then managed and suppressed the prosperity. Thick foundation is not a correct theory. If the result comes from thick foundation and suppresses the end, although it is still meaningful, if future generations only seize it for their own benefit, what is called suppressing? "

Regardless of the former or the latter, this is a temptation on the verge of committing suicide.

Not to mention the clique between officials and businessmen, especially a section of the noble class that has a lot of ties to industry and commerce, it is very likely that they are the targets of businessmen's collusion.

Just saying the latter words is simply pointing at the nose of the emperor or the court and scolding: If it really emphasizes the basics over the weak, it makes sense; but with the name of focusing on the basics over the weak, it is used for self-interest. 'How can this be called suppressing business if you make a fortune yourself? It is clearly under the guise of suppressing business to obtain the benefits that businessmen deserve...

And if it were in Europe, it wouldn’t be considered seeking death, but it might be called the Renaissance and Enlightenment.

Starting from Northern Italy, there are a bunch of small countries with bigger butts, and the merchants are slightly stronger. It is still possible to overwhelm the feudal class of their own countries. Or maybe the merchants are so powerful that the country's rulers have to compromise.

But in Dashun, this is seeking death.

These wealthy businessmen can be considered wealthy businessmen in Europe, but whether it is the size of the Netherlands, Northern Italy or the United Kingdom, the number of small farmers, the energy of the gentry class, and the degree of centralization of power, can they be the same as Dashun?

This little flame would be extinguished by a random jade dew from above.

They are still far from being able to overthrow the old forces. At this time, they are thinking about making trouble. What else is it but seeking death?