Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 339 Beating
This went on for two days, and finally Yang Yuan calmed down.

During these two days, Yang Yuan was dealing with waves of people coming to visit him while planning what to do next.

Now that he finally had some peace and quiet, Yang Yuan began to take action.

First, Yang Yuan called Mr. Wang over.

Yang Yuan first expressed his gratitude to Wang Yuanwai for lending him his son's identity, which enabled him to complete his trip to Shanyin.

Mr. Wang only hoped that his son could have a good future under Yang Yuan. Seeing that he was satisfied, he naturally smiled.

Afterwards, Yang Yuan talked about wanting the Wang family to participate in the trade with Japan.

After hearing Yang Yuan's opening words, Mr. Wang jumped up in surprise.

The Wang family originally engaged in inland waterway transportation. After gradually growing stronger, they settled down in Lin'an and started wholesale business in Longshan Warehouse.

Since the Wang family had its own inland transport fleet, they were able to surpass the others and become the richest family in Longshan.

But then, the Wang family encountered a bottleneck in its growth.

One is the bottleneck in the officialdom. The Wang family used to be a gangster, with no foundation in the white world, and was seen as a nouveau riche by others. This is why he spared no expense to send his eldest son to the Imperial College.

When the Wang family was small in the past, it was enough for them to have face in the underworld. But now, to be a respectable and superior person, either someone in their family must become an official, or they must have a backer in the officialdom.

Another bottleneck for the Wang family is business development.

The Wang family has its own transportation team and has also opened up the situation in Longshan Warehouse, but they have no direction when they want to expand further.

The journey from Shanghai Town or Yanpu Port to Japan for trade is actually not far, only about 500 nautical miles.

A round trip can bring huge profits, so why don't more businessmen do this business?

It’s also because of two points.

One reason is due to official restrictions.

Trade also requires management and directional guidance. It is not the case that random trade will necessarily be beneficial to a country.

For various reasons, Japan stipulated that every Song merchant must wait two years before trading with Japan.

Of course, there are also businessmen who do not follow the rules and go to Japan before the appointed time, saying that things can change unexpectedly and they encountered a typhoon on the way and were blown here.

But in fact, it was just a way for a businessman with connections in Japanese ports to find a way out for the Japanese officials who took care of him.

If you don't have any connections, you said you were blown here by a typhoon? Okay, then you can just take shelter in the harbor.

It's reasonable for me to not allow you to go ashore to trade, right?

So, without connections, you can't do this kind of business.

The State of Song also had various restrictions on trade with Japan.

For example, since Song Dynasty coins could be used directly in Japan, a large amount of Song Dynasty coins flowed into Japan. As a result, prices in Japan soared, and there was a shortage of coins in the Song Dynasty, which caused headaches for the courts on both sides.

Therefore, Zhao Gou also issued an order to strictly limit the scale of Sino-Japanese trade. Now it is very difficult for merchants to obtain the qualification of maritime trade.

In addition to the official reasons of the two countries, there is another reason, which is more important, and that is the monopoly from large business groups.

A large number of Japanese businessmen with backgrounds and wealthy and powerful Song Dynasty merchants established a merchant group in the port of Hakata, Japan, and jointly monopolized maritime trade.

No matter how jealous others are of its huge profits, it is difficult for them to squeeze in.

But Yang Yuan held the stocks given to him by Cao Yong, and he had suddenly become a member of that monopoly business group.

At this time, if he invited the Wang family to join, it would be like giving money to the Wang family. How could Mr. Wang not be grateful to him?

However, for Yang Yuan, this was a decision he made after careful consideration. He was developing too fast, and his background and talents were not enough.

So, he couldn't eat this big cake by himself.

Just like Xue Bingxin had money to buy a lot of fruits, she also successfully bought a lot of fruits through the Wang family.

However, unloading, storage, transportation, sales...which link does not require money, manpower, or talents familiar with that link?
Yang Yuan needs such a force that can be used by him, and this partner must be someone he can control.

If his business expands, they will already be familiar with the trade channels with Japan and have made enough connections, so they can completely turn the tables and even leave him aside.

For these considerations, the Wang family was his first choice.

As for Mr. Wang, even though he knew there was a gold mountain on the sea, he was not qualified to get a share of it.

Now that Yang Yuan had given him this opportunity, Mr. Wang felt that it was a blessing from the Wang family's ancestral tomb, and that he had met a great benefactor.

His son entered the official career because of Yang Yuan, and the Wang family's industry will also be further developed and completely break through the bottleneck because Yang Yuan gave him this opportunity.

Wang Yuanwai was filled with gratitude and said, "Yang Chengzhi has such trust in me that I will never give up. From now on, everything will be decided by Yang Chengzhi, and the Wang family is willing to serve him!"

Yang Yuan said, "The Wang family is responsible for purchasing Song goods from various places and distributing Japanese goods to various places. As for the purchase costs, the opening of stores, and the required labor, they are all borne by your Wang family. But I need to send someone to the accounting office. How about giving you 20% of the profit?"

Twenty percent profit?
That was all in vain.

Even if it is only this 20% profit, it is the net profit after deducting the cost of purchasing goods, purchasing a store, and hiring workers.

Without Yang Yuan, he would not have this opportunity. This not only opened up a channel for the Wang family to rise, but also brought in a huge amount of income. The channel was in the hands of others, so there was no room for bargaining.

Wang Yuanwai thought quickly and nodded, "It's up to Yang, the head room keeper, to give your orders."

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "Okay, then it's settled. I have another partner for this business. I have difficulty walking these days, so you go meet her and discuss with her about buying a store on Houshi Street first."

Yang Yuan is only responsible for the smooth flow of channels and connections. Of course, he should not be asked to worry about the specific implementation matters, otherwise, why would others need to cooperate with you?

Mr. Wang readily agreed immediately.

Yang Yuan said: "She is a woman. Although this girl only holds a 100% stake in our business, it is a dry share given to her by me..."

Mr. Wang was slightly startled, then he understood.

In this deal, Yang Zhangfang holds 79% and he holds 20%. Although that person only holds 1% of the shares, it is a dry share without any investment. So what is the relationship between this person and Yang Zhangfang...

Wang Yuanwai immediately said respectfully, "I understand. If I have anything to ask, I will definitely discuss it with this young lady."

Yang Yuan nodded with satisfaction: "Her surname is Xue, her name is Xue Bingxin, and she is a female official.

She is currently the deputy director of the Privy Council's Machine Room, the Chanzi Room, and my adjutant. When you are free, go meet her."

……

Mr. Wang walked in the bluestone alley in a daze, not knowing how he came out of the "Song Family Flavor Restaurant".

Xue...Bingxin?
Could it be the Xue Bingxin that I know?
But...female officials are rare already, and they are both female officials, both young, and have the same name. The probability is too...

"Not good!" Mr. Wang's face suddenly changed.

I tricked Miss Xue in the past, so she must be holding a grudge against me.

If the Xue Bingxin that Yang Chengzhi was talking about is the Xue Bingxin I know, what if she talks to Yang Chengzhi and it turns out to be me?
Isn't it possible that the great opportunity for my Wang family will disappear without a trace?
My big son is still her subordinate...

Mr. Wang was so frightened that he broke out in a sweat.

He hastily waved to the bearers waiting on the side of the road, "Hurry, hurry, carry me to the Privy Council immediately!"

(End of this chapter)