The ancients were smart, at least in terms of business wisdom, they were not inferior to themselves. The only difference was the limitations of vision and thinking. Once they made a breakthrough under their own prompts, they could learn from one example and apply it to others.

Meng Jiucheng showed an admiring smile on his face, and gave a thumbs up at Zhou Sanguiyi and praised: "Click on the left and right, learn from one example and apply it to others. Boss Zhou is really amazing..."

"The general is over." Zhou Sangui hurriedly bowed, not expecting Meng Jiucheng to respect him so much.

People in their base areas do not respect them. If others see them, what will they think and how can they be valued? Meng Jiucheng naturally knows this truth. He sets an example and benefits the ultimate one.

Next, Meng Jiucheng handed over the work of improving the exchange rules and systems to Zhou Sangui and others. After all, his energy could not always be focused on these trivial matters. Moreover, he also believed in the wisdom of ancient people.

"This time, I can discuss it in person. In the future, I will focus on letters and contacts." Meng Jiucheng felt that it was impossible for him to do everything himself, so he had to let go of training talents. He just needed to draw a big box to provide guidance, review and role. "Let go, Qingdao, well, this city is built, which can be used as a pilot project and can be implemented in other places in the future. In short, in the future, the exchange will be built in similar commercial ports in the future. First explore experience and routines, and then do it, it will be twice the result with half the effort."

"The general trusts us, we dare not do our best." Zhou Sangui glanced at Meng Jiucheng and whispered: "The general has laid such a great foundation, so that we can work hard and make great contributions without war. We should take care of ourselves."

Haha, Meng Jiucheng nodded at this flattering guy. If it weren’t for the collusion between officials and businessmen, Zhou Sangui could have been trained as a business official. It’s just that the Zhou family is too involved in business, which is a pity.

However, the commodity exchange was originally prepared to be an institution that was self-governed by merchants, and the government only supervised and judged, and was not prepared to go too far.

After the affairs of the commodity exchange were temporarily handled, Meng Jiucheng took out a mirror and placed it on the table in the hall, asking all the merchants to comment.

Selling the mirror to the Nanshang is of course an option. But Meng Jiucheng not only wants to attract the Nanshang, but also sends the Beishang, set up shops in Songdi, establish his own business relationships, and purchase the goods he needs most. Now, it is time to test the eyes and courage of these merchants.

First compete internally, then bid with foreign merchants. After all, the mirror is not just the ones that are put on. Meng Jiucheng is also unsure of what price he should be.

When the merchants first saw this novel play, they were indeed extremely surprised. They watched the table and admired it. They looked at the clear images in the mirror, and their eyes widened, and some people even changed their expressions funny.

Liu Hongjian came on behalf of the Liu family and didn't talk much. He was a little excited at this time. He saw the opportunity to make a fortune. He bowed to Meng Jiucheng and said, "General - I don't know how much this item is worth?"

Meng Jiucheng pretended to be profound and smiled without saying anything.

"If this thing is sold in Lin'an, it will definitely be priceless." Zhou Sangui deliberately made trouble and pointed out the most important key points.

Even if you can sell it for a good price here, how can you compare to the rich Lin'an? Not to mention princes and tycoons, even those brothel women, there are many wealthy people.

The entertainment in the Song Dynasty was extremely developed, especially in brothels, where luxury consumption was common. With clients who spent money like earth, many wealthy prostitutes who were the most beautiful and famous. Many famous prostitutes were rich and wealthy women, which can be seen from their luxurious lives.

"Is Quanzhou worse than Lin'an?" Liu Hongjian said unwilling to be outdone and said, "How many maritime merchants are rich enough to compete with their country? If they sell overseas, they will make even greater profits."

In the middle and late Southern Song Dynasty, Quanzhou Port became increasingly prosperous and gradually surpassed Guangzhou Port. Overseas trade, mainly for the trafficking of bulk spices, made the most profitable, and also created wealthy merchants like the Pu family.

"In Lin'an, this treasure can be presented to the palace. As a rank of promotion, what is the yellow and white thing?" Another businessman showed his clever thinking. After saying that, he showed a delight to Meng Jiucheng.

If we talk about the richest man in the Southern Song Dynasty, of course, the royal family of the Song family, and the entire country is his own, and the luxury and corruption of the Song family is also recorded in history.

No matter where you sell it, the prospects are bright! Meng Jiucheng smiled and said, "The Nanshang arrived soon. It was a business trade and also determined the sale of this treasure mirror. Of course, you are all your own people, so there must be discounts." After pausing, Meng Jiucheng pointed to the mirror on the table and continued, "Leave two sides, you can buy them, and where to sell them, but I don't care."

Zhou Sangui rolled his eyes and wanted to take over the deal exclusively, but what conditions should be taken to make Meng Jiucheng tempted? Well, now, don’t talk about it in front of everyone, it’s not too late to meet in private before talking.

Seeing that the merchants were thinking, they were estimating the value and profits, and they were also confused and wanted to ask for details.

Meng Jiucheng smiled bitterly and said, "This treasure mirror produces very little. It is the limit to be able to produce ten of the quality of this year."

Oh, there were obviously a few businessmen who breathed a sigh of relief, and now they felt at ease. Ten yuan a year, just the Southern Song Dynasty, such a big place and so many rich people, are they worried that they can't sell it? At least, the value of this treasure mirror will not drop much within five or six years.

There is another important thing left to solve, that is, how to go to the south. Just relying on the sailing boat of the Nan Shang merchants is probably not a long-term solution, and it is even more impossible to make the transaction bigger.

Of course, Meng Jiucheng thought of it too. Therefore, this mirror not only needs to be sold for money, but also needs to change the boat. He first formed a small fleet and then gradually expanded the scale. The navy he most hoped to have will also start from now on.

With a fleet, the income from commerce is also quite high, and there is another income from military expenditure.

As for the statement that "the northerners are good at riding, while the southerners are good at swimming", it is not that absolute. In comparison, learning to swim is much faster and easier than mastering riding! Not to mention anything else, Meng Jiucheng can act as a good swimming coach. What are the freestyle and breaststroke? Isn't it better than dog paddles?

Hope and longing, Meng Jiucheng feels better and better every day!

Walking out of the house, Meng Jiucheng faced the sea and the same color, sighed at the changes over the past year. From a little Taoist priest who finally made a comeback, the situation was still grim, but it was not so easy for the Jin army to defeat the Red Turban Army.
Chapter completed!