The Daily Life of a Rich Peasant's Boy in the Imperial Examination

After all the invited people arrived, Sun Shan finally arrived with his colleagues.

When everyone saw him, they immediately stood up and greeted him.

Big-Headed Dog suppressed his inner fear and, following the large group, tremblingly stood up and greeted Sun Shan: "Master Sun, you're here."

Sun Shan secretly glanced at the pale-faced big-headed dog and the corners of his mouth twitched.

Never mind, I did pretty well not to piss myself.

After all, it was the first time, so Sun Shan quickly forgave Big Head Dog for his rudeness.

Sun Shan sat in the center, while the lame Master Zhang stood.

It’s not that Sun Shan doesn’t care about the disabled, but the lineup needs to be arranged in this way, so he has to inconvenience the master.

Sun Shan still smiled gently and greeted everyone with a gentle smile: "Everyone, I am honored to meet you. I have invited you to the yamen today to discuss an important matter. Thank you for coming."

The gentry, merchants, and landlords below hurriedly said, "It is an honor for us to be invited here. Your Excellency, you are very polite."

Sun Shan also didn't want to waste his time on "fawning and flattering".

Because everyone present was of lower status than him, he didn't need to hide what he said.

If it was Shangguan, he would enter the topic more tactfully.

Sun Shan continued, "I've invited you all this time mainly to discuss the trade of guano."

Sun Shan looked left and right and invited twenty-two families.

There were more than twenty-two people present.

After observing secretly, I confirmed that every invited family had come.

It seems that everyone is still very interested in the bird droppings business.

When everyone heard Sun Shan's straightforward mention of guano, they didn't think it was a big deal. He didn't need to use a bunch of prefixes, he could just get straight to the point.

The anxious businessman, believing he knew Sun Shan very well, asked impatiently, "Sir, are you going to decide how much the guano will be sold today? Are you going to let us participate?"

Such a blunt question immediately aroused dissatisfaction among the "old money".

The newly rich businessman really has no manners. He shouldn't be the first to speak.

I don’t know what Lord Sun was thinking. Why did he invite such a person?

Sun Shan looked at the three wealthy businessmen, A, B, and C, all gathered together.

They look like a family at first glance, and the corners of my mouth twitched involuntarily.

Sun Shan didn't say anything, but gave Master Zhang a wink.

A high-ranking official like him would remain aloof when necessary. He would avoid speaking on the spot if possible, maintaining a mysterious distance.

Master Zhang understood immediately and stepped forward, saying, "Everyone, please be patient and listen to me as I explain in detail."

After saying that, Gui Ge'er took out a stack of papers and distributed them one by one to everyone present, including the semi-illiterate Big Head Dog.

Master Zhang smiled and said, "Everyone, please take a look at what is written above and listen to my explanation."

Everyone held a piece of paper in their hands, looking at each other, wondering what Sun Shan was going to do.

Everyone looked at the paper curiously, and the first line read: Plans for the bird droppings trade.

What?

Do I have to write articles even if I’m selling bird droppings?

Master Zhang looked at Sun Shan, and Sun Shan nodded.

Master Zhang continued, "Everyone, before you start trading guano, you must clearly understand the differences between silver and personal shares in the guano business."

The so-called silver shares are shares held by real shareholders.

So-called personal shares are a form of reward from the employer to employees, taking the form of shares, giving the owner and employees the feeling of being shareholders. Personal shares are not subject to loss but cannot be inherited, and are forfeited upon leaving the company.

This name is popular among Shanxi merchants.

Master Zhang said that when this concept came out, any businessman who understood business would have heard of it.

The gentry, wealthy businessmen and landlords present already knew the purpose of Sun Shan's invitation, which was nothing more than investment.

Understand what Silver Stocks is talking about.

Just personal shares? Do the profits from selling guano have to be shared with employees?

Master Zhang smiled and said, "Everyone, let's divide the guano business into 100 shares. Whoever pays the most will get the most. Do you understand what I mean?"

Everyone nodded, indicating that they understood. In business, the more money you spend, the more you earn.

Zhang continued, "Because the forest land where the guano is found is government farmland, we must give 30 shares to the Lifen Yamen."

Everyone looked at Sun Shan.

If we give it to the government office, wouldn't that mean Sun Shan can take it directly?

Sun Shan said seriously, "The profits the government receives will be used to build bridges and roads in Yuan and Lu, support the elderly, the sick, and the disabled, educate the people, and provide disaster relief. As for where the money is spent, it will be recorded in a register. Anyone who invests money can check it out."

Everyone present was smart and understood what Sun Shan meant.

But do they have to believe whatever Sun Shan says?

Of course I don’t believe it.

If an official doesn't take bribes, what's the point of studying so hard?

Everyone secretly complained, but kept silent.

Master Zhang looked at Sun Shan.

Sun Shan nodded.

Master Zhang pointed at the big-headed dog and said, "This brother is Sun Guixin, Master Sun."

Everyone looked at the big-headed dog, but they all looked at the bob haircut.

It was the first time that Big Head Dog was called "Master", and his dark face turned red.

Fortunately, he still remembered Sun Shan's teachings, stood up, bowed, and then immediately sat down without saying a word.

Master Zhang continued, "The guano of Big Bird Village was discovered entirely by Master Sun. The reason guano has become such a good fertilizer is also thanks to Master Sun's painstaking research. Therefore, Master Sun must keep a 10% share of the profits from the guano sale."

Audience members who know the inside story: ...

County Magistrate Wang, who was sitting below Sun, twitched his lips and really wanted to roll his eyes.

Lord Sun and Master Zhang are really good at telling lies with their eyes open, without blushing or getting angry, and without even blinking.

Tool Man & White Gloves----The big-headed dog didn't move, as if Master Zhang was not talking about him.

Sun Shan sat quietly. He had no objection and believed that no one present would have any objection either.

Everyone understood that this was Sun Shan's 10%, and not only did they not think it was too much, they even felt it was too little.

After putting in so much effort, you only get 10%?

They won’t believe it even if you kill them!

Sun Shan will definitely find an excuse to embezzle the 30% of the government office in the future.

Emma, ​​this Lord Sun is so greedy, he wants 40% for such a big deal!

Everyone had a lot of opinions in their hearts, but they just didn't want to be the first to speak out.

They looked at each other in silence, waiting for the Wang family to speak.

Old Master Wang and Master Wang sat still, not moving.

Humph, you’re not going to be the first to do this!

If you want to do it, you have to listen to the entire plan before objecting.

Let’s see what kind of trouble Sun Shan will cause.

Seeing that no one was talking, Master Zhang said, "There are still 60 interest shares left, each worth 50 taels. The more money you pay, the more interest shares you will get. But there is a prerequisite: each family cannot purchase more than 10 interest shares."

Old Master Wang was also planning to purchase thirty or forty shares, a sum the Wang family could definitely afford.

When he heard that he was not allowed to buy so much, he asked in confusion: "Sir, why are there still purchase restrictions?"

1 share of interest is only 50 taels, and 10 shares of interest is only 500 taels, which is too little for their Wang family.

Sun Shan pointed at the big-headed dog calmly and said, "My brother's discovery and research of guano have made such great contributions, but his personal share is only 10 shares."

What I mean is that the county magistrate only wants 10%. Do you dare to surpass him and ask for more?

Old Master Wang:.......