Chapter 23: Two benefits

After entering Chang'an, the Yizhou Business Association team was welcomed by Fa Zheng. There were many idle houses in the city for them to stay.

It was exactly the same as Zhang Xu's last visit to Chang'an. The wealthy families in Yizhou brought a lot of gifts to Guo Jia. In the past, they gave gifts to local officials. Now, local officials in Yizhou can also accept gifts, but they cannot give them a handle. Therefore, they only receive some small gifts during the birthday and marriage, but those that are too expensive will be returned.

In fact, Guo Jia doesn't care about it. He doesn't care about the gifts. As an official, don't be willing to behave with personal gain. Even if the wealthy families in Yizhou give you all their family business, Guo Jia doesn't care about it. Of course, if you have nothing to do, you will be either traitor or steal. Whether the wealthy families give gifts to please or ask others for help, you can't confuse them, and treat them differently.

The gifts sent by more than 200 families were piled up in the courtyard and almost filled the entire mansion. Faced with this situation, Guo Jia had no choice but to call Fa Zheng and asked him to give all these things to his generals in batches.

Gifts from wealthy families are open and upright, not privately granted, and not just for Guo Jia, so there is no dirty thing.

This is due to their inertia. Regardless of whether Guo Jia is a greedy king or not, at least they have to express their feelings.

After three days of rest, the vast crowds of people turned the city of Chang'an. It was desolate and desolate, but the merchants saw that they were all long-term interests. As long as they were willing and Guanzhong resumed production, it was not impossible to rebuild Chang'an. It was just a long way to go, and it was just a matter of time.

In Chang'an City, the government office where Xu Shufazheng works, gathered representatives of the Yizhou Business Association, sat on both sides and discussed the plan to purchase industries in Chang'an.

Their discussion center is nothing more than how much land they can buy and how much preferential policies they can get.

When Guo Jia brought Fa Zheng and Xu Shu into the hall, everyone stood up and left the table to salute Guo Jia.

Guo Jia, who was gentle on his face, exchanged a few greetings with them and sat in the main seat.

Go straight to the point and go straight to the point.

"Everyone, I know that your family is rich. It is more than enough for you to buy the entire Chang'an City. However, I also have to consider the future of the people of Guanzhong. In this way, let Yuan Zhi tell you about the specific matters."

The wealth of the unification of the wealthy families in Yizhou is not an exaggeration to buy all the land in Chang'an City, so Guo Jia has to restrict it and not sell the entire Chang'an, just let them taste the sweetness.

Xu Shu announced the specific plan for the sale of the homestead behind the public. The hall was silent, and everyone looked at each other with a disheartened expression.

Each family can only purchase two residential land at most, each with the same scale. As for whether to buy it and place two separate places, or connect it into one place, as they please.

It's a little bit rare, which they didn't expect.

Zhang Qin bowed to Guo Jia and said, "Eunuch, can you increase the limit?"

Guo Jia looked at Zhang Qin. This person was a representative of the Shu County Business Association and had many famous people from his ancestors. Zhang Kai was famous for his reign and had many disciples during the reign of Emperor Huan. He had moved to Sizhou area before, and then avoided the war and moved back to Shu County.

Speaking of which, Zhang Qin's ancestors are all loyal men of hermits. Although the court is not well-known, the prestige among the people is not low.

"Everyone, I can understand that you think there are too few people, so I have another suggestion. Some people have been relocating to Guanzhong. After this autumn harvest, the people of Guanzhong who fled to Yizhou will return to their hometowns. At that time, Guanzhong was short of supplies, but some people still had money and food. What they lacked were daily necessities. In order to make Chang'an City prosperous as soon as possible, don't you, don't you want to open a shop in Chang'an to do business?"

As soon as Guo Jia finished speaking, the hall started to make noise again.

The representatives of the business association whispered and whispered, thinking about the business opportunities here.

They purchased land and property in Chang'an, which was a long-term investment, but as the population of Guanzhong grows, the people's living needs will become increasingly large. Opening shops and doing business in Chang'an is not only profitable, but also a way to develop and grow.

In the south, they have already established their roots in Chengdu. In the north, if they can gain a foothold in Chang'an, it will be a good opportunity for family development.

In a peaceful and prosperous era, they wanted to buy land and open a store in big cities to do business. Not to mention the huge investment was overwhelming, the exclusion and oppression of their peers made them difficult.

It is said that Zhen Yu has the highest status among business associations and can dominate the operation of business associations, but he likes to make money with kindness and never overshadow the main points. He prefers to give the stage to others, develop in a low-key manner, and make money in silence.

Therefore, he rarely makes comments and opinions. He only makes a statement when a major decision is made, and the merchant representatives discuss it together.

Now, Guo Jia provided them with another way of wealth. The representatives of the business association were happy. Zhang Xu asked: "Eunuch, how much does this shop occupy? How much does the envoy plan to sell to me?"

Re-planning Chang'an and building Chang'an cannot give all the benefits to the Yizhou Business Association. Even if they give one third of them, it is already a huge benefit. Guo Jia always has to leave room to attract others.

"I would like to ask you first, are you doing business in Chang'an alone, or in the name of a business association?"

The lukewarm Guo Jia is not in a hurry to express his opinion.

This question caused the representatives of the Yizhou Business Association, led by Zhen Yu, Zhang Xu and Zhang Qin to fall into deep thought.

They are in Yizhou, the Yizhou Business Association, and a group. They came out of Yizhou to go to Chang'an to do business, or are they under the banner?

The wealthy families in the business association who are stronger than others will definitely feel that if they open a store in Chang'an, they will have greater benefits.

Just as they were thinking, Guo Jia spoke again, attracting their attention.

"I always believe that if you unite, you will benefit from each other, and if you separate, you will lose. The Yizhou Business Association is booming because you unite. If you are scattered, you may only be a small fight in this Chang'an city. Most of you are from Yizhou. If you leave Yizhou, you still have to form an advantage over other merchants and families. If you can restore your past prosperity, businessmen who travel from east to west, south and north to Chang'an, who can guarantee that you will not have rich people? If you unite in Chengdu and in Chang'an, if you have a gap in each other and have frictions and conflicts, how can you face the competition of other merchants? Hehe, I don't understand business ways and make nonsense. It's just one-sided words, right or wrong, right or wrong, or you will judge it yourself."

The words in the hall were said frequently, which was consistent with the praise of those who praised it.

"I'm right."

"We are all from Yizhou, so we cannot be underestimated by outsiders. The ways that the business associations have done in the past are enough to prove the strength of our unity."

"Yes, I heard from the envoy's words and suddenly realized that our homes are all in Chengdu. Could it be that our whole family will be moved to Chang'an?"

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They unite to benefit each other, and business information and business channels are shared. They make money together. At present, they not only have to do their business to Hebei, but also have to gain a foothold in Chang'an. There is no benefit in going their separate ways at this time.

Everyone quickly exchanged opinions, and finally Zhen Yu expressed his opinion to Guo Jia: "We think that doing business in Chang'an should be based on the name of the business association. I wonder what the envoy plans to arrange it?"

This result is not unexpected, Guo Jia can foresee it.

"In this case, when Chang'an rebuilds the commercial area, a piece of land will be divided for the Yizhou Business Association. You can do business with the people of Guanzhong in Chang'an, and use it as a transit place to strengthen the connection between Chengdu and Chang'an, as well as travel between Central Plains and Hebei. In Chengdu, you can go east to Jingzhou, and in Chang'an, you can go to Hebei, haha, take into account both north and south, that is, you have to send more people to coordinate the overall situation, and work harder than before."

Guo Jia smiled lightly, there were a variety of products, and the Yizhou Business Association set up a business point in Chang'an, which was a step that was beneficial to long-term development.

"Haha, the messenger is joking, it is profitable. How can we feel tired? I also need to thank you for your care."

On behalf of the representatives of the Business Association, Zhang Xu gave a gift to Guo Jia.

Waving his hand, Guo Jia said kindly: "The development of Yizhou cannot be separated from you. Chang'an cannot be separated from you if it wants to restore prosperity. I want to thank you for your care and assistance."

There was laughter in the hall and the atmosphere was warm.

But few people know that although Guo Jia is talking loudly with them now and having a lot of laughter, if the Yizhou Business Association dares to do something that threatens Guo Jia, the young master will immediately turn against him.

Just as Guo Jia said, if you combine, you will benefit from both sides, and if you divide, you will suffer from both sides.

"Okay, for the specific details, you can discuss with Yuanzhi and Xiaozhi. Today I will go to the military camp and leave first."

Guo Jia stood up and left, and everyone stood up and sent him to the door, giving salutes.

Using the sign of Chang'an, the imperial capital, to attract the wealthy families in Yizhou to gain a foothold. Guo Jia quickly harvested a large amount of money and grain, and enriched the grain storage in Chang'an.

It is a long journey from Yizhou to Guanzhong. Not only will the soldiers suffer from the fatigue of carriages, but they are also exhausted.

Now, with the wealthy families in Yizhou who brought money and grain to buy land and build houses, the burden on Guo Jia's shoulders was instantly much easier.

Soon, under the planning of Xu Shu and Fa Zheng, the wealthy families in Yizhou purchased industries and also determined the establishment of unified shops in Chang'an Market by Yizhou Business Association.

The large number of craftsmen they brought began to repair their mansions and build shops in Chang'an, and were busy.

During his busy schedule, the wealthy families in Yizhou sent another invitation, and invited Guo Jia to visit Mount Li.

The rich people of Yizhou who had been in Chang'an for a while found that the abandoned palace was left unmanaged, so they spontaneously sent craftsmen to make a simple repair. Before the autumn comes, they invited Guo Jia to enjoy it.

"They are really unique and have a lot of tricks. I have been in Chang'an for so long, and I have forgotten the palace. They have only been here for more than a month. They can clearly see what Feng Shui treasure land is near Chang'an. Haha, okay, just go, by the way, Xiaozhi, sent someone to Hanzhong to call Ma Jun. I heard that he was unhappy recently, so I asked him to relax."

Guo Jia was in the face of the diligent pleas of the rich people in Yizhou and said that he was not moved was a pseudo-nature. They did this, so why should Guo Jia be disappointed?
Chapter completed!