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Chapter 105: Making money in the right way
Li Zhenyile and Zou Fengchi were still very famous in the history of the early Tang Dynasty. They were big businessmen mainly engaged in the silk weaving industry. However, at this time, Zou Fengchi was far from as big a business as he would later be. He was still just a silk merchant. small businessman knitting.
However, Li Zhen knew that Zou Fengchi in history could become a famous businessman in the whole country. He was an absolutely ordinary person, so he immediately ordered Zou Fengchi to be brought in.
After a while, a young man about 20 or 30 years old came in.
Unlike the businessmen in Li Zhen's imagination, Zou Fengchi does not have the cunningness of small businessmen. Instead, he gives people a very simple feeling. His clothes are not gorgeous, but they are very clean, giving people a very comfortable feeling.
Li Zhen did not expect that Zou Fengchi, a great businessman of the Tang Dynasty who was famous for later generations, was so young and looked so simple, and he suddenly felt very fond of Zou Fengchi.
Zou Fengchi bowed to Li Zhen, and Li Zhen asked lightly: "Zou Fengchi, what do you want from me?"
Zou Fengchi replied loudly: "Your Majesty, the common people want to discuss with you a major matter related to the national economy and people's livelihood."
"Oh? Tell me." Li Zhen thought to herself, Zou Fengchi is a businessman, and coming to see him must be about business. Now that all industries in Youzhou are prosperous, I wonder what kind of business Zou Fengchi came to see him about?
"Your Majesty, the common people are here, especially for the franchise of refined salt."
Li Zhen nodded and said in her heart that Zou Fengchi had really good eyesight. He took a liking to his refined salt industry at a glance. This refined salt essence could definitely change the entire Tang Dynasty. If he could obtain the franchise of refined salt, then Zou Fengchi would definitely become one of the great Tang Dynasties. Tang Chao was a first-class businessman.
Li Zhen remained calm and said, "Why do you want the franchise of refined salt? Moreover, why should I hand over the franchise of refined salt to you?"
Zou Fengchi's eyes flashed and he said loudly: "Your Majesty, your refined salt is definitely the best thing in the world. However, if you want to gain profits from good things, you must make them circulate as goods, and I definitely have the ability to make them The prince¡¯s refined salt spread throughout the Tang Dynasty in a short period of time, earning the maximum profit for the prince.¡±
Li Zhen was skeptical after hearing what Zou Fengchi said. Zou Fengchi was now just an unknown small businessman. Li Zhen still had doubts about his ability to spread refined salt to all parts of the Tang Dynasty in a short period of time.
Zou Fengchi said loudly: "As long as there is the support of the prince, the prince is not allowed to spend a penny. All sales channels will be established by me. I will build a shop specializing in refined salt in every city. But because salt is a national specialty, Therefore, I need the prince¡¯s policy support, and I will not take any profit from selling refined salt.¡±
Li Zhen was very satisfied that she could establish a sales channel for refined salt without spending a penny and without any profit from the refined salt. However, Li Zhen couldn't figure out how Zou Fengchi, a small businessman, would use it to sell salt in a short period of time. What about establishing sales outlets across the country? Will he make a profit at a loss?
Zou Fengchi said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about my purpose for doing this. I can use the refined salt franchise to find businessmen who are willing to cooperate with me across the country. As long as you cooperate with me to specialize in refined salt, you will have to pay me a fee." .
Furthermore, using these specialized shops, I can transport silk and tea from the south to the north, and transport furs and products from the north to the south. With the addition of these shops, I naturally do not need to make profits from refined salt. "
Li Zhen¡¯s eyes lit up and she was confused!
This method of Zou Fengchi is similar to some franchise chain stores in later generations. This is definitely an extremely advanced business philosophy.
It may not be a big deal in later generations, but in this era of Datang, it was definitely groundbreaking.
This Zou Fengchi is really a natural businessman and a capable talent. If you can cooperate with him, you can not only build a huge business empire, but also avoid financial constraints in the future and improve your own strength.
"Because whether it is raising troops or recruiting civil servants and generals, money is needed. No matter how strong your personal charm is, it will be difficult to attract talents without money as a backing.
Therefore, after listening to Zou Fengchi's words, Li Zhen decided to cooperate with him, but Li Zhen also had one condition, that is, she must have shares in each franchise store. For this reason, Li Zhen can also use part of the funds to support these franchises. 's store.
¡°In this way, the future economic power will be in Li Zhen¡¯s own hands, not Zou Fengchi¡¯s.
¡°In this way, Zou Fengchi cannot control the country¡¯s economic lifeline by himself, but is just a professional manager.It's just a manager, Li Zhen is the real boss behind the scenes.
Sure enough, after listening to Li Zhen's words, Zou Fengchi frowned. Obviously, he did not expect that Li Zhen would make such a request.
And Li Zhen's request directly affected his life. If he lost control of these franchised stores, he would also lose control of the economic lifeline of Datang. Obviously, His Highness the King of Yue is an extremely shrewd person and has seen through this. , so I would rather spend some of my money than lose actual control of the store.
Of course Zou Fengchi was not willing to hand over the management rights of these shops to Li Zhen, but he also knew that he had no bargaining power.
Li Zhen can replace herself with others at will.
Furthermore, these franchised stores can also be used by yourself. Using these stores, you can still build a huge business empire. It is easy to be a top businessman in the country, but it is difficult to influence government affairs.
Fortunately, Zou Fengchi is not a very ambitious person. He is a businessman who earns profits and is not interested in politics. What's more, Li Zhen also gave him some funds, which allowed Zou Fengchi to do it with almost no initial cost. Establishing a business network is almost a waste of time.
Thinking of this, Zou Fengchi bowed and said: "The common people are willing to obey His Majesty's orders. Please rest assured, Your Highness. The common people are scheduled to establish a refined salt sales network within a year."
Li Zhen nodded and said: "If the name is not correct, the words will not be correct. I appoint you as the Salt Transport Envoy. This official position is a genuine official position of the fifth grade. Only with your identity can you be convincing in letting the store join.
Zou Fengchi, as long as you are loyal to me and diligent in your duties, I will not treat you badly and will definitely make you the top wealthy businessman in the Tang Dynasty. However, you must remember that your power is given by me. If you have anything If you are selfish or betray me, then I can replace you with someone else at any time. "
Zou Fengchi was overjoyed at first, and then broke into a cold sweat. He knew that Li Zhen was telling the truth. Without Li Zhen's support, he would not be able to attract enough stores to join, and his position could be replaced by others at any time.
"If you are loyal to Li Zhen, you will have an official position and make money, but if you betray Li Zhen, you will have nothing."
Thinking of this, Zou Fengchi bowed and said: "I am willing to do my best for the prince" (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com