The first poisonous scholar in Daxia, starting from the abdication of the prime minister

Chapter 247 Ningzhou Industry Step 1

"There are merchant ships docked at the pier, right?"

"Yep……"

The soldier swallowed and said, "The merchant ship's leader said he wanted to see you, my Lord!"

"see me?"

Could this be someone who is well-informed? Although the Ningzhou incident was a big deal, only the imperial court and the powerful families in the capital knew about Gu Jingzhi's administration.

He thought for a moment and said, "Then call them over!"

"My Lord, please wait a moment. I will go and get someone..."

After the soldier left, Liu Sandao stared and asked, "Sir, can this really attract people?"

"if not?"

Gu Jingzhi glanced at him.

No matter what era, businessmen are those with the most sensitive sense of smell and are also the most adventurous. Gu Jingzhi brought such a large number of people to build a dock here, and with such a big sign, it is impossible for him not to be seen.

Of course there are people who dare to be the first to try something new.

……

Not long after, the soldier came over with a few people. The one walking in front was a slightly wealthy man. He looked at Gu Jingzhi and his eyes lit up immediately with a hint of shock in them.

very young!

He looks like he is just an adult, but he is already a local official.

"Wang Ming, the head of the Yangzhou Wang family, greets His Excellency! Greetings to all the others..."

Wang Ming and his companions saluted Gu Jingzhi, who smiled faintly: "Wang family of Yangzhou... Mr. Wang, do you know me?"

"This……"

Wang Ming looked at Gu Jingzhi and said hesitantly, "This is the first time I have seen your honorable face, sir. I have never had such a good fortune before. Why do you ask this, sir? Could it be that I am so humble and have the honor of being heard of by you, sir?"

Ah!

It's a talking one!

At first, when Gu Jingzhi heard the soldier say that Wang Ming wanted to see him, he thought that he knew him, but he didn't expect that he was overthinking!

Gu Jingzhi smiled and shook his head, saying, "I've never been to Yangzhou, and this is my first time in the northwest. I guess seeing Mr. Wang is like a fate, so I thought we'd met before!"

"Haha! It is a blessing for me to have the chance to meet you, sir!"

Wang Ming offered another round of flattery. Gu Jingzhi smiled faintly and said, "Yangzhou is quite far from here. I wonder why Mr. Wang came to Ningzhou?"

"I manage the Wang family's business in the northwest of Yangzhou. I used to pass through Ningzhou... and it seemed a bit desolate. This time, I found it thriving. I figured I'd meet someone valuable here, so I wanted to see it for myself!"

"Ha ha!"

Gu Jingzhi laughed when he heard this. Wang Ming is indeed a businessman. The way he speaks is really pleasant to listen to.

He smiled and said, "I have recently been working on the laws of Ningzhou and happened to meet Mr. Wang who was doing business in the northwest. Perhaps this is fate."

Wang Ming smiled broadly after hearing this. He had already had some experience with this idea when he saw the "billboard" and thought that the person who could do this must be an interesting person.

I just don't know what that person's character is like and whether he's easy to approach.

But as a businessman should have the spirit of adventure, he decided to go ashore to take a look. He was not disappointed with this trip. It seemed that Gu Jingzhi was someone who was easy to get along with!

He thought for a moment and asked, "Sir, I just saw that huge notice on the merchant ship, but I didn't know..."

"Oh! Those are some policies recently introduced by Ningzhou. They are the future plans for Ningzhou, which are designed to enrich it!"

Gu Jingzhi gave a brief introduction and then asked, "Mr. Wang, are you interested?"

Wang Ming smiled and nodded, saying, "I was just about to ask you, sir! I'm in charge of the Wang family's business in the northwest. Ningzhou is located in the hub of the northwest, so it will be of great use to my Wang family's business!"

"Then Mr. Wang must understand this carefully!"

Gu Jingzhi pretended to be delighted and said, "Ningzhou is in need of a lot of work. We need a partner like Mr. Wang who has strength, background, and sincerity to contribute to the future development of Ningzhou!"

"Master Liu..."

Gu Jingzhi turned around and looked at Liu Sandao, saying, "Please introduce Ningzhou to Mr. Wang. Be sure to introduce it in detail and completely!"

When Wang Ming heard this, his eyes lit up again.

Merchants are synonymous with low status everywhere, but this young prefect speaks so nicely...

Partner!

Although this title cannot change the status of businessmen, judging from their attitude, it shows that people are not opposed to businessmen!

This is a good sign!

Gu Jingzhi sat aside, looking at Liu Sandao, Wang Ming and others with a smile.

The two of them had only exchanged a few words just now, but he dared to assert that Wang Ming was a sincere businessman. It was actually very simple.

Ningzhou is so dilapidated that whenever it comes to attracting investment, those big businessmen will try to wait for a good price and put on airs.

But Wang Ming bluntly said that Ningzhou is good for the Wang family's business, which is equivalent to revealing a certain trump card!

If this were to happen in a negotiation, it would be a losing battle.

Such a person is either completely ignorant of business, or a businessman with confidence and integrity. Wang Ming dared to do business in the chaotic northwest, which clearly shows that he is a man of great talent.

There is no problem with ability.

The fact that he dared to reveal his cards only meant that he belonged to the latter!

Gu Jingzhi didn't actually offer many policies in Ningzhou, but they were all uncommon in this world. The most important thing was that Ningzhou was currently the most suitable place for investment and would bring the greatest future profits, so there was no need to offer more.

Now that it has been given out at once, it will be difficult to formulate any policies in the future!

In just a quarter of an hour, Liu Sandao explained everything to Wang Ming. Wang Ming thought about it, whispered something to the people around him, then looked at Gu Jingzhi and said:

"I never expected that you are not only the prefect of Ningzhou, but also the Northwest Tour Guide appointed by His Majesty, and my Lord Xiahou!"

"I am so blind that I didn't even recognize the Marquis in person..."

Wang Ming felt a little nervous. After all, in terms of identity, he was a businessman, and his status was even lower than that of a farmer. And what about Gu Jingzhi?

They were nobles, the most prestigious people in Daxia besides the royal family.

Gu Jingzhi held him up with his hand and said, "It doesn't matter what your identity is. What matters is what a person can do for the people of this world!"

"I'm an official, and you're a businessman. We just do different things. However, you merchants trade your goods all over the world, and it's the people who benefit. Strengthening the country and enriching the people is the great cause, and it's the meaning of life!"

"Lord Gu hit the nail on the head. I'm in awe!"

Wang Ming said with a look of emotion in his eyes, "Since I was born into a merchant family, I've been looked down upon everywhere. I never thought that from the Marquis... I would receive such recognition!"

"I've made up my mind. I'll send someone back to Jiangnan right away. My Wang family will also contribute to the development of Ningzhou. This time, I'll travel around Ningzhou. Once I've made a decision, I'll come and visit in person!"

"Yes! Please!"

Gu Jingzhi smiled slightly.