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

Sun Shan didn't care whether Mr. Wang or Mr. Li had any opinions. He absolutely could not allow one company to dominate and control the majority of the profits.

If one company's share of the profits is too large, it will inevitably become private. We can only add rules and regulations to restrict it as much as possible.

Of course, Sun Shan also understood that he could still control the situation while he was in office, but after he left, there was no way to guarantee that the situation would remain unchanged.

Mr. Zhang continued, "Everyone, each share costs 50 taels, and the maximum you can buy is 10 shares. If you are interested in purchasing, please come to the yamen to pay tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow. You can go back and think it over again, and there is no rush to make a decision."

Mr. Wang didn't want to think about it for a second. He had to invest, but 10% of the profit was too small. Even if he bought the full amount, it would only be 10%, so the profit would be very small.

Mr. Wang asked unwillingly, "Master Sun, I've never heard of any purchase restrictions on this kind of interest. This isn't a good idea now."

He spoke very tactfully. If it were an ordinary person, he would definitely blame Sun Shan directly.

The Wang family thought of what their eldest aunt from Chenzhou Prefecture had said, that Sun Shan was a man who valued reputation more than profit.

They could have taken a larger share of the profits, but they only took 10%. Instead, the government took a full 30%, more than any other family present.

The more profits the government makes, the more money it makes.

The government office can do a lot of things.

My father said that Sun Shan wanted to take 30% of the government's wealth for himself, but Sun Shan didn't have to do that at all.

Just follow the proposal from that day. Not to mention taking 30% for yourself, 60% will be fine too.

Mr. Wang looked at Sun Shan secretly.

What I just said about using the government's profits to build bridges and roads, help the weak and orphans, and promote education may be true.

In this way, Sun Shan will win the hearts of the people, gain great reputation, and thus be promoted.

Mr. Wang thought for a moment and decided that if he could get more benefits, he should do so, but if he couldn't, he shouldn't oppose Sun Shan.

Still, he followed the principle of "give in when possible" as said by the eldest aunt of Chenzhou Prefecture, and maintained friendly relations with Sun Shan.

Sun Shan still refused and said, "Everyone, I'm telling you the truth. The benefits of guano are beyond your imagination. Don't underestimate just one share. The rewards you'll get will be beyond your imagination. If you each have 10 shares, I guarantee you'll make a fortune."

Everyone glanced at Sun Shan, and except for Mr. Wang, they all gave him a look of "distrust".

How much money can be made from the guano trade? Even if it is a lot, how much will be divided among 10 of their biggest profits?

The reason I came to attend the meeting this time was entirely because Sun Shan was the local official.

Many people present were not very interested in the guano trade.

Especially some "literary families" felt that sitting together with a group of businessmen was simply an insult to their dignity.

As for newly emerged wealthy people such as Rich Businessman A, Rich Businessman B, and Rich Businessman C, they are interested in investing, but they are more interested in being agents.

Thinking that bird droppings are so useful, many people will definitely buy them.

They would go to the government office to purchase goods and act as middlemen.

Hehe, it would be best to get the agency rights for the entire Yuanlu and thus monopolize it.

The unscrupulous middlemen make the most money.

There was a moment of silence in the meeting room, and then Master Zhang continued, "Everyone, if you want to buy a share, remember to come to the yamen within three days to buy it. If you miss it, you will not have another chance. You can buy it or not. It's up to you to choose. The yamen will not force you."

When Master Zhang said this, many people secretly rolled their eyes.

Now that I’m here, how could I not buy something?

Don't give face to the monk, give face to the Buddha. The county magistrate has asked you to come here to buy it. If you don't buy it, it would be really tactless.

If the county magistrate holds a grudge against me, it will be difficult for me to live and work in the future.

One of the landlords said, "Sir, I will go to the government office to buy my share of the profits within three days. Please rest assured."

Alas, it is really tiring to be a master with a little assets in Yuanlu. You have to be blackmailed by the government from time to time.

The landlord didn't do much business, and simply thought that being invited by Sun Shan was a "donation", which he couldn't refuse.

The minimum profit is 50 taels, which means you will lose 50 taels in vain.

Oh, my heart hurts so much.

The landlords didn't believe they could make money by doing business with the government.

I just used the 50 taels of silver to build relationships with the government to prevent them from causing trouble.

The landlord had already expressed his intention, and the remaining gentry and wealthy merchants also said very tactfully: "Sir, we will come back and buy it when we get back. Don't worry, we will definitely satisfy you."

Many people thought that Sun Shan had been lurking in Yuanlu for more than half a year.

Finally, they found a reason to openly "demand bribes" because of the bird droppings incident.

Well, just consider it as a way to ward off disaster and a tribute to the county magistrate.

If Sun Shan knew that many of them thought this way, he would definitely curse: *&&*()())&&......

Is he such a person?

He was clearly helping them make money, but was instead labeled a corrupt official.

It’s so unfair, snowing in June, it’s more unfair than Dou E!

Master Zhang continued, "The money you pay for your share of the profits will be used to support the guano business. For example, hiring workers, building houses, purchasing materials for making guano, and so on. Your money will be accounted for to the last penny, so rest assured."

The financial statements will definitely be made public to shareholders, but that is a matter for the future and there is no need to mention it for now.

Any business requires capital, and the profit is equivalent to the capital. Everyone understands this and has no objection to it.

As for the account book that Master Zhang mentioned.

Haha, should we keep real accounts or fake accounts?

Even a fool would think that the government would cook the books so that they could get the fat meat and make a lot of money.

Rich businessman A, rich businessman B, and rich businessman C listened for a long time, but they didn't hear Sun Shan say how to sell bird droppings.

Merchant A asked anxiously, "Sir, how much do you want to sell this guano for? Can we sell it?"

Sun Shan had thought about this problem a long time ago and gave a look to Master Zhang.

Master Zhang nodded and said, "Sir, we haven't produced any guano yet. There won't be much before next spring plowing, just enough for the people of Yuanlu County. If the people of Yuanlu County want to buy guano, the government will register and coordinate through the head of the li and village heads. We don't need anyone else to sell it to the people."

Rich businessman A, rich businessman B, rich businessman C: .....

A bolt from the blue, a bolt of thunder!

Their dream of being middlemen was shattered at this moment!

Sun Shan couldn't help but laugh when he saw the expressions of the three people.

These three people wanted to sell bird droppings from the beginning, and now that their dreams have been shattered, they are naturally sad.

Master Zhang added, "My three masters, don't be so disappointed. We may not need ivory merchants next year, but we may need them the year after. Once we have enough guano, we can naturally sell it to the surrounding areas. Then we will need merchants to sell it."

Next year's production will not increase, so it can only be used by the people of Yuanlu. Naturally, the merchants will not need it.

Maybe we can sell it outside next year, but naturally we will need middlemen.

Therefore, Rich Businessman A, Rich Businessman B, and Rich Businessman C still have hope that their dreams will come true.

Sun Shan always seeks to be cautious in doing things. He dares not take big steps, but takes one step at a time and proceeds cautiously.