Since the news that a group of Tang Dynasty imperial governors will be collectively sent to various countries and will be resident in various countries and sign credentials with them to ensure the safety of the silk road came, many dignitaries were immediately moved.
It is well known that the profits of the silk road have been amazing all along. However, most of the Hu merchants came here at risk. Few people in the Tang Dynasty dared to take the silk road. Only the Mohist ancestors who claimed to have traveled to the Far West, and the other is monk Xuanzang who ventured to the west a few years ago. So far, I don't know his life or death.
One of them is an ancestor of Mohism, and the other is an eminent Buddhist monk. They are both fearless of life and death for their ideals. Ordinary people don't want to be a dead bone under the long yellow sand.
However, today, the situation has changed greatly. Once the imperial Shi of the Tang Dynasty is stationed in various countries, the safety of the merchants of the Tang Dynasty will be greatly guaranteed. In particular, some dignitaries in Chang'an city are familiar with the officials of the Ministry of rites. These Imperial Envoys will give priority to their interests
The pursuit of interests, the existence of the imperial envoy of Datang, and the self-confidence brought by Datang's strong national strength gave birth to the idea of many dignitaries going to the silk road. However, individual dignitaries naturally dare not easily take risks. Only the major dignitaries unite to form a huge caravan, which can help each other and bear risks together.
"Who is the leader?" asked Lord Wei.
Wei Si'an said positively, "Chai family, Chai Lingwu!"
"Unexpectedly, the Chai family pushed him to the table!" master Wei mused.
Wei Si'an thought for a moment and said, "after the military parade, the momentum of the Chai family has soared. Among the countries in the western regions, Chai zhewei, his eldest brother, is among them. It is reasonable for the Chai family to take the lead. It is said that many Guanlong aristocratic families have responded one after another."
Harnessing the Yellow River will greatly weaken the interests of the Guanlong family. In order to find a way out, how can the Guanlong family let go of such rich oil and water as the Silk Road.
"You go and get in touch first. If this is successful, the Wei family can't fall behind." the Wei family leader can't wait to say. Now the Wei family has been sniped by the Mojia village many times, and their money and food have been greatly reduced. How can we miss such profitable things as the chamber of Commerce in the western regions.
"Yes!"
Wei Si'an reluctantly nodded. Now his official career of the Wei family has been interrupted. It is most appropriate for him to do business. I didn't see that most of these aristocratic families are the second sons of the family.
I don't know if it's the bad habit of dandies. This time, the place where the western regions chamber of Commerce was discussed was also in the education department workshop. When wesan arrived at the education department workshop, he happened to see an unexpected figure.
"Mojia Zi!" Wei Si'an frowned. He didn't expect Chai Lingwu to invite Mojia Zi to the western regions chamber of Commerce. However, it's reasonable to think about it. If the younger generation of Mojia Zi is rich, no one will be around. With the participation of Mojia Zi, the success rate of the western regions chamber of Commerce will double.
"Brother Mo, I'll give my younger brother a face this time. If I can't, I'll leave later." Fang Yiai, who is on the side, pestered and beat. The reason why Merton came this time is that Fang Er came to the door himself.
"You're the second son of the house. Why are you involved in these things!" Merton said helplessly.
Young master Fang Er suddenly had a strange way of yin and Yang: "your brother Mo waved the earth like gold. Who doesn't want to envy the whole Chang'an city. However, the full man doesn't know that the evil man is hungry. I'm afraid I don't have the face to go out by relying solely on the monthly money of the house."
Qin Huaiyu holds the shares of Mohist food city. The annual distribution of Chengdu is envious. Only his second house is the most depressed. Although the house does not lack his money, it is impossible to be extravagant.
Merton looked at Fang Yiai in surprise and said, "you're not afraid of Fang Xiang's blame!"
"Do you think this is the work of a family? This has been tacitly approved by the dignitaries of Chang'an. Civil officials pave the way, military officials come out and jointly invest. Besides, we are not making money for the people, and my father has no reason to object." Fang Yiai is full of confidence.
Merton suddenly realized that this time the imperial court was too embarrassed to eat, and directly swallowed all the profits of silk. Only then did he acquiesce in the establishment of the chamber of Commerce in the western regions, which was also a kind of compensation.
"Brother Mo's coming, I'm sorry to meet you. I'm disrespectful!" Chai Lingwu, who had already received the news, directly came forward and said with a warm face.
"Brother Chai invited me warmly. How dare I not give face!" Merton was already familiar with the hypocrisy of officialdom and said politely.
Chai Lingwu was even more enthusiastic when he heard the speech and said, "brother Mo, brother Fang, please come in! All the brothers inside have been waiting for a long time."
Entering the education department workshop, Chai Lingwu directly wrapped up a courtyard. On the high platform in the courtyard, several charming dancers danced beautifully, the sound of silk and bamboo continued, and the surrounding square tables were full of fine wine and delicacies. Merton looked around and saw that most of the people sitting were young men in royal clothes who didn't know Wei Si'an.
Fang Er explained in a low voice: "most of the people who come are the second sons of their families. The real people will appear only when they make a real decision."
Merton suddenly realized that he was the only one who could make decisions in Mojia village. He had to come today.
Merton was not familiar with everyone, but everyone was very warm to Merton. When they saw Merton coming in, they nodded and greeted him. After a while, Merton met a large number of dandies in Chang'an city.
Soon, the people who should come had arrived. Chai Lingwu waved his hand and immediately all the dancers evacuated one after another. Only a group of dignitaries are left here.
"I believe you all understand the purpose of calling you here, little brother. The silk road has always been controlled by Hu merchants, but our Datang has gained little. Now our Datang imperial historian has settled in the motherland, and the time is ripe for us to enter the silk road!" Chai Lingwu looked around.
Many children of dignitaries nodded one after another. They were willing to come today. Obviously, they were excited about the silk road.
"Of course, the opportunity we can have today depends entirely on the Tang silk system envisaged by brother mo." Chai Lingwu said, and everyone immediately focused on Merton.
"At the same time, brother Mo is also the famous God of wealth in the Tang Dynasty. The means of turning stone into gold is admirable. I want to ask brother Mo whether this business can be done!" Chai Lingwu solemnly saluted to Merton, and immediately other powerful children were also breathing.
Feeling the hot eyes of the people, Merton realized that Chai Lingwu must come for the purpose of endorsing the western region chamber of Commerce.
Merton said reluctantly, "as long as you can ensure safety and safe return along the way, you will naturally make no loss!"
When Merton finished, all the powerful children cheered.
Chai Lingwu suddenly showed a satisfied smile. As long as he can make money, the western regions chamber of Commerce will certainly be able to do it.
"Brother Mo, don't worry. We will enter the countries that have signed the credentials with us in the Tang Dynasty and won't get involved easily. However, my younger brother has little talent and knowledge. If brother Mo can personally guide the chamber of Commerce in the western regions, we will voluntarily offer 10% of the dry shares in return." Chai Lingwu looked at Merton and said positively.
All of us were breathless at once. The chamber of Commerce in the western regions gathered so many contacts and wealth. The financial resources must be very strong, and the future income must be unpredictable. Chai Lingwu directly offered 10% of the shares, which was an amazing wealth.
However, no one refuted it, because the wealth myth of Mojia village is there. The western region chamber of commerce with and without Merton is basically two different concepts.
Merton looked at Chai Lingwu unexpectedly, shook his head firmly and said, "Mo is an official of the imperial court. Naturally, it is inconvenient to join the chamber of Commerce in the western regions, and the Mojia village will not participate."
"Why, didn't brother Mo just say that taking the silk road is a sure bet?" a powerful son asked.
Merton nodded: "although the silk road is profiteering, the cycle is too long. The Mojia village is very short of manpower. I'm afraid it won't be able to draw manpower for a while and a half. Moreover, the focus of the Mojia village is Datang country, which will never change."
As for the excuse of the shortage of manpower in the Mojia village, people naturally won't believe it. However, Merton clearly refused 10% of the shares, which made people have a little more goodwill towards him. After all, if Merton accounts for more, it will directly squeeze the share of other aristocratic families in a disguised form. People involved in interests will not be soft hearted.
"Brother Mo, I admire Gao Yi!" Chai Lingwu said with a look of admiration. Chai Lingwu doesn't know whether it's a pity or a sigh of relief. The Chai family contributed to this. If they made a wedding dress for Merton, they wouldn't be busy in vain.
The crowd nodded one after another and threw high hats at Merton like no money.
"But we also want to ask brother Mo to give up his love for this thing. With this thing, the chamber of Commerce in the western regions will be unimpeded." Chai Lingwu changed his voice.
Merton frowned and couldn't help but look at Fang Yiai next to him. Fang Yiai couldn't hide it by drinking tea with a guilty heart. It was obvious that they had planned for a long time.
"Brother Chai, I don't know what you like?" Merton said quietly.
"That's the treasure of mohou in the desert during the western expedition." Chai Lingwu said positively.
"Compass!"
Merton suddenly realized that Merton had used a compass in front of thousands of soldiers. Naturally, this matter could not be concealed from some interested people. Yellow sand was everywhere on the silk road. If he lost his way, it would be fatal. With a compass, the chamber of Commerce of the western regions had the strength to walk in the desert.
"Brother Mo, just help me this time. This is the key to our success or failure." Fang Yiai begged. Before that, he promised to get a compass, which is the most important reason why he asked Merton to come.
"Brother Mo asks for this, but I will never bargain!" Chai Lingwu said without hesitation.
Merton couldn't help thinking for a while. The role of the compass is big and small. Sometimes it's not necessary at all. It can only play a miraculous effect at a specific time. Moreover, with Si Nanzhu jade in front, there is no need to keep it secret.
Merton nodded and said, "there's no need to say the price. If the Western Chamber of Commerce returns with a full load in the future, it's good for the country and the people to donate a sum of money to the Red Cross."
Chailing Wudang said without hesitation, "this is nature."
"Well, ten days later, the compass will be sent to Chai mansion. I'll leave!" Merton saw that he didn't need to stay here, so he immediately got up and left.
Refusing to send Chai Lingwu away, Merton strode out of the education department workshop and couldn't help sighing for a while. Because of his butterfly effect, he had set off such a storm in Datang. Unexpectedly, the western region chamber of Commerce similar to the later East India Company appeared in Datang.
The money on the silk road is not clean, which is also the reason why Merton is unwilling to have too much involvement with the western regions chamber of Commerce. However, he knows that this gray transaction exists in any era. He is looking forward to the development of the western regions chamber of Commerce!