mtl008 Chapter 297 Tongan Chamber of Commerce is officially established
Chapter 297 Tongan Chamber of Commerce is officially established
The few thin deeds in Shen Zheng's hands carried the expectations of the merchants in Tongan County.
They tilted their heads, stood up, and looked at the table eagerly.
Wang Guangjin couldn't sit still anymore.
If the merchants in Tongan County could really purchase goods from the Fang family at cost, both they and the people of Tongan could save a lot of trouble.
He suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked in a trembling voice:
"Sir, you said that as long as we set up a chamber of commerce, we can get goods from the Fang family at a low price. Isn't it you..."
Shen Zheng chuckled and picked up the contract from the table.
"I have already reached an agreement with Fang family's eldest son Fang Wenxiu, and the contract has been drafted by Master Shen Xingjian. I called you here just to let you take a look at the contract. You can raise any opinions you have."
Everyone shook their heads after hearing this.
Could the contract drafted by the official from the Ministry of Revenue in Beijing together with Lord Shen really harm them?
How dare they make any suggestions!
Shen Zheng handed the deed to Wang Guangjin.
"Master Shen and I will go out for some fresh air. You can take everyone to have a look first. If anyone has any questions, feel free to raise them and we can sort them out."
When everyone saw Shen Zheng leave on her own initiative, it was clear that she was giving them the opportunity to speak freely.
They stopped making trouble and moved closer to Wang Guangjin.
The opportunity to purchase goods at cost from the Fang family really gives them a lot of face as merchants in Tongan County.
I just don't know what they have to pay for such a good thing.
After Shen Zheng went out, she led Shen Xingjian to the pavilion, and Shen Xingjian paused slightly.
"Shen, Master Shen, I will not go. The contract has been roughly drafted. If, if there are any details that need to be changed, you can modify them..."
Shen Zheng sat down in the pavilion and placed two teacups without saying a word.
Shen Xingjian had no choice but to purse his lips and sit down.
Shen Zheng handed him the tea.
"Sir Shen, we should finish what we started. We drafted the contract together from the beginning. How can you abandon me and hide away from me?"
In fact, they both knew very well that the contract would hardly be changed.
The reason why Shen Zheng insisted that Shen Xingjian stay was that she wanted him to have more contact with people and things in Tongan County.
She hopes that he can truly integrate into Tongan County and truly regard Tongan County as his home.
Shen Xingjian took the teacup in silence.
During the time he came to Tongan County, he took on all kinds of jobs, both those he should and shouldn't have taken.
but......
He seems to be enjoying it?
......
After finishing the pot of tea, Shen Zheng saw that the time was almost up, so she took Shen Xingjian back to the meeting room.
When everyone saw them coming back, they quickly lifted their robes and sat down, but their flushed faces and rapid breathing betrayed them.
Shen Zheng asked: "Everyone, have you read the contract carefully? Is there anything wrong with it?"
Everyone shook their heads like rattles.
Wang Guangjin handed the deed back to Shen Zheng.
"Sir, we have all read this contract. The contents here are absolutely beneficial to the merchants in Tongan County, and there is no harm at all. There is nothing wrong with it!"
Everyone suppressed their excitement and echoed:
"Sir, the word 'franchise' in this contract is really new. We have never heard of or seen it before, but these two words are very suitable for our situation."
"Yes, sir. I think that the 'franchising' proposed by Tong'an County this time is also a precedent for the merchants of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty. In the future, maybe..."
Maybe this model will be implemented throughout the Great Zhou!
Shen Zheng looked at their surprised expressions and said with a smile:
"This is an idea proposed by Lord Shen after consultation with me, and it is specifically designed for our Tongan County."
"what--"
Shen Xingjian looked at Shen Zheng in confusion.
This idea was clearly proposed by Lord Shen, so why should it be blamed on him?
But with an "outsider" present, Shen Xingjian was too embarrassed to argue in public, and instead lowered his head silently.
Now the merchants in the county admired Shen Xingjian even more, and they kept praising him.
"Master Shen is resourceful and wise. He is worthy of being a master from the capital. He is the lucky star of our Tongan County!"
"Sir Shen, I have admired you for a long time, but I have never had the chance to talk to you. My family is in the wine business, I wonder if you..."
Shen Xingjian's head lowered lower in the face of their flattery.
He reached out his hand as if asking for help and pulled Shen Zheng's sleeve.
Shen Zheng suppressed the smile on her face and clapped her hands lightly on the table.
"Okay, let's talk about this later. You've all read the contract. Are you sure there are no problems?"
"No problem, no problem! Sir, if possible, we would like to sign the contract today." Everyone said.
"That's fine."
Shen Zheng put the contract into his arms.
"The contract is between the buyer and seller, so it's not enough for you to just acknowledge it. Although I have discussed it with Mr. Fang before, it still needs to be approved. I will send someone to deliver the contract to the Fang family later. If he has no problem with it, you two can choose a place, sign the contract, and submit a copy to the county government office."
Everyone was stunned when they heard this.
Your Excellency, do you mean to leave the rest of the matters to them?
This made them feel a little insecure.
——This feeling is like a young bird having its wings kicked out by a big bird, and it has to be very careful every time it flaps its wings from now on.
Wang Guangjin rubbed his fingers lightly, with a thoughtful look on his face.
After a moment, he stood up.
"Everyone, it is not the responsibility of you or anyone here to sign the contract between us and the Fang family. I am here, please establish the Chamber of Commerce!"
Chamber of Commerce!
A word to awaken the dreamer.
They were so overjoyed that they forgot to think about the original intention of their masters in asking them to set up the Chamber of Commerce!
It was obvious that the adults had planned everything for them from the beginning, but they still wanted to hide behind the adults and take advantage of the ready-made benefits!
It’s really not a thing!
Everyone who had thought about it quickly said, "What Mr. Wang said is very true. 'Joining' is the original intention of our relationship with the Fang family. If we can't work together, I'm afraid people will look down on us. Establishing a chamber of commerce is the best strategy!"
"I agree!"
"I agree too! This Chamber of Commerce must be established now!"
Shen Zheng leaned back in her chair and clapped softly.
She said, "Although it was my idea to establish the Chamber of Commerce at the beginning, I hope you all know that this is the only way for the commercial development of Tongan County and what everyone wants."
Wang Guangjin looked ashamed: "I am stupid, and I can only understand it after you give me some advice. I dare to ask you to be a witness for us."
Shen Zheng nodded and asked, "Have you thought of a name for the Chamber of Commerce?"
Everyone looked at each other and scratched their heads in embarrassment.
"The little people think immediately, think immediately!"
Just as they were frowning and thinking, Wang Guangjin smiled brightly.
"In my opinion, since this is the Chamber of Commerce of Tong'an County, why not call it 'Tong'an Chamber of Commerce'? Tong'an Tong'an is a good meaning. It's rare for us to rack our brains to come up with another name."
Everyone's eyes lit up.
"Mr. Wang is right. Our Tongan County has become somewhat famous now. Why not call it the 'Tongan Chamber of Commerce'? When outsiders hear it, they will know it is the Chamber of Commerce of our Tongan County!"