Chapter 932: Jia and Confucianism, mutual achievement
Hu Yubin is inviting Li Xiangnan to dinner tonight.
In fact, Song Yi has a clear account in her mind.
She guessed some reasons.
An important part of the Song family's education of their children is to summarize and generalize the best in various industries, so that their children can emulate and learn from these predecessors, learn from their strengths and eliminate the dross!
The Huizhou merchants are a special group that the Song family has been unable to avoid throughout its development!
They are one of the three ancient chambers of commerce, and one of the top ten business groups today.
They are second to none in the business world in terms of the size of their business capital, the breadth of their activities, their strong business capabilities and the number of people employed.
The Huizhou merchants not only achieved a glorious career that lasted for more than 300 years through their outstanding practices, but also became a miracle in the history of social and economic development.
One of the very important characteristics is that he is a businessman but also loves Confucianism!
While doing business, they also attach great importance to reading and cultivating talents!
This is due to the special origin of Huizhou merchants during their hundreds of years of development. In the Huizhou area, there are 2018 Jinshi in just five small counties, which can be called a miracle in the history of Chinese civilization.
The fact that three palaces were successively elected, four Hanlin scholars were appointed in every ten miles, father and son were both Shangshu, and brothers were both prime ministers, all wrote a glorious chapter in the official history of Huizhou area.
This unique historical feature created the Huizhou style of poetry, calligraphy and etiquette, and fostered the blooming flowers of Huizhou studies.
The special situation of Huizhou merchants, where officials, businessmen and scholars are integrated, often makes them understand the importance of reading, and care more about the historical inheritance of culture in business!
Many businessmen are themselves great scholars of Neo-Confucianism, poets, painters, seal engravers, calligraphers, dramatists and collectors, which makes them pay special attention to and have special feelings for top students active in the cultural field!
And Li Xiangnan is such a very special talent!
He was the top scorer in the college entrance examination in 78!
This title alone is enough to arouse great interest and attention from Huizhou merchants all over the world.
Not to mention that his hometown is in Hongshan County, which is a shining pearl in the vast area of Huizhou.
Such a good seedling, with the identity of a Hui people, and having won the top spot in the imperial examination, is now starting to do business in Yanjing.
His reputation has probably already become a legend in the Honghui Chamber of Commerce.
How could I miss the opportunity to get to know such a person, a member of the Red Emblem Chamber of Commerce?
Song Yi cooperated with Li Xiangnan, firstly because she wanted him to be happy, and because if he was happy, she would be happy too.
Secondly, he really wanted to come and see whether the Red Hui Merchants Association’s contact with Li Xiangnan was in line with his guess.
If this is true, then Li Xiangnan will get a great help whether in Yanjing or across the country, which will greatly accelerate the growth of his career.
Third, this kid drinks...
After all, he is still a little young. In so many drinking parties, I have never seen him not drunk.
Song Yi was really worried about not being around.
She would rather drink herself to death than let this guy get sick.
The last time he drank so much with Zhu Xuanlong and the others, she was really scared.
"We're here, sis!"
Song Zimo's reminder awakened Song Yi from her thoughts.
Turning my head and looking out the window, the Liuquanju sign with black background and gold letters was right in front of me.
"Are you nervous?" Song Yi looked at the man beside her with a smile.
"It's just a small scene!" Li Xiangnan smiled upon hearing this and thanked him first: "Thank you for coming tonight! But I won't be drunk like last time..."
"Why?" Song Yi asked curiously.
"I won't urge anyone to drink with my family! Unless something unexpected happens..." Li Xiangnan said with a smile.
Song Yi's eyes lit up, somewhat surprised that Li Xiangnan said this. Seeing that he was about to get off the car, she whispered, "Do you understand Huizhou merchants?"
Li Xiangnan turned around and smiled slightly, then walked out.
"Liuquanju!" When Li Xiangnan softly read out the three words on the plaque, he saw five men standing under the plaque.
"Comrade Li Xiangnan!"
Hu Yubin smiled brightly and led his people over.
"President Hu!" Li Xiangnan greeted him sensibly, and after Song Yi got off the car, he also went to greet her.
"Comrade Song Yi!" Hu Yubin's face lit up when he saw that Song Yi had indeed come.
"Hello, President Hu!" Song Yi also smiled and nodded softly.
Li Xiangnan had already stretched out his hand and held it tightly with Hu Yubin, but at this moment, he clearly heard a slight "eh" from Song Yi's mouth.
Ok?
I glanced at Song Yi's expression and found that there was a hint of surprise on her face.
Looking back, I found that Song Yi's surprise mainly came from the four people behind Hu Yubin.
Do the four people behind him have anything to say?
"Comrade Xiangnan, let me introduce you!" Hu Yubin smiled and shook his hand, then let go and leaned sideways, pulling Li Xiangnan's arm forward, and introduced him from left to right:
"This is Mr. He Jingting, who is in the salt business!"
When Li Xiangnan heard the name of this industry, he was shocked.
Now I understand why Song Yi was so surprised just now.
You have to know how strong the Song family's background is. There is really nothing that can surprise them!
But it was after seeing these four people that Song Yi showed surprise!
why?
Because the four people Hu Yubin brought today are the four with the biggest businesses among Huizhou merchants!
The leader of the industry!
The real number one!
"This is Mr. Gong Kaijiang, the boss of the timber business!"
"Boss Dong Chengfang, who is in the tea business!"
"And there is this pawnbroker, Mr. Cai Heming!"
Every time he said a name, Li Xiangnan could clearly hear his own heart beating violently.
Ruiguaner!
Each of these names is a name that he could only hear and see in newspapers and news in later generations. All of them are well-known and outstanding figures!
Sure enough, like He Jingting, they were all four of the best people in the tea, wood, and pawn businesses!
This time, not only Song Yi was surprised, but even Li Xiangnan himself was surprised.
"Boss He! Boss Gong, Boss Dong, Boss Cai! I have heard of the names of these seniors for a long time. It is a great honor to meet them today!"
As a junior, Li Xiangnan, a rising star, naturally knows how to deal with such a big shot.
Your posture must be humble, your tone must be sincere, and your attitude must be real.
But we must be neither humble nor arrogant, remain calm and unhurried, and show the Li family's own foundation and strength!
I have to give people the feeling that I, Li Xiangnan, admire you seniors, but I am also very good.
So when he shook hands, his expression showed both intimacy and regret for not meeting each other earlier, as well as calmness as if facing a crisis.
"Comrade Xiangnan!"
His humble and sensible words and deeds immediately won the favor of the four people.
"To be honest, your name gives us surprise every day! As the top scholar, you are very much missed by many comrades in our chamber of commerce! I met you today, you are a handsome man, a real handsome man!"
He Jingting was the oldest and acted as the person in charge. He held Li Xiangnan's hand and refused to let go. He even proudly joked with the others, "Old Cai, Old Gong, Old Dong, didn't I say that the number one scholar in Huizhou would not be bad?"
"Hahaha!" Everyone laughed with their heads raised.
"And Comrade Song Yi, I've only heard of the Song family before, but I never thought I'd actually have the chance to have dinner with you today! What an honor! Please come in, both of you!"
He Jingting didn't dare to forget the eldest daughter of the Song family. When the situation turned around, he invited the two of them into the building.
Song Yi and Li Xiangnan smiled at each other, like the moon surrounded by stars, and went into the building.
"I suddenly know what you are going to do!" Song Yi said in a low voice as he took a step forward.
If the Red Emblem Chamber of Commerce can be mutually beneficial, it will be a force that all the families in Yanjing City cannot underestimate.
Today, Li Xiangnan perfectly accepted this olive branch.
And they have also completed the overall business layout.
The medical and pharmaceutical sectors have always been the weak point of Huizhou merchants.
All done today!