Chapter 1194 Sun Shan Always Seeks to Play Safely
Sun Shan doesn't care whether Master Wang or Master Li has any opinions. He must not allow one family to dominate and control most of the profits.
If a company's share is too large, it will eventually become private property. We can only add some 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 here, but after he left, there was no way to guarantee that the situation would remain unchanged.
Mr. Zhang continued, "Everyone, 1 share is 50 taels, and the maximum you can buy is 10 shares. If you are interested in buying, come to the government office tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow to pay. You can think about it again and again when you go back, and don't rush to make a decision."
Mr. Wang didn't want to think about it for even a second. He had to invest, but 10% of the profit was too little. Even if he bought the full amount, he would only get %, so the profit would be very small.
Mr. Wang asked unwillingly, "Master Sun, I have never heard of limiting the purchase of this kind of interest. This is not 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 person who valued reputation more than profit.
They could have taken a bigger share of the profits, but they only took 10%. Instead, the government took 30%, more than any other company present.
The more profits the government gets, 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 profits for himself, but Sun Shan didn't have to do that at all.
Just follow the proposal made that day. Don't just take 30% for yourself, 60% will be fine.
Mr. Wang looked at Sun Shan secretly.
Just now I said that the profits of the government office are used to build bridges and roads, help the weak and the orphans, and promote education. Perhaps what I said is true.
In this way, Sun Shan will win the hearts of the people, gain a great reputation, and thus be promoted.
Mr. Wang thought for a while and decided that if he could get more benefits, he should do so, but if he couldn't, he shouldn't oppose Sun Shan.
He still followed the principle of "give in when possible" as suggested 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 bird droppings are beyond your imagination. Don't underestimate one share. The return you get will be beyond your imagination. If a family has 10 shares, I guarantee you will make a lot of money."
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 business? Even if it is a lot, how much can they earn if the biggest profit is divided among 10 people?
The reason I came to attend the meeting this time was entirely because Sun Shan is the official in charge.
Many people present were not very interested in the bird droppings business.
Especially some "literary families" felt that sitting together with a group of businessmen was simply a disgrace to their dignity.
As for the newly-emerged rich 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 silence in the meeting room for a while, and then Master Zhang continued, "Everyone, if you want to buy a share, remember to come to the government office within three days to buy it. If you miss it, you will never have another chance. You can buy it or not, it's up to you. The government office won't force you."
When Master Zhang said this, many people secretly rolled their eyes.
Now that I’m here, why wouldn’t I buy something?
Don't give face to the monk, give face to the Buddha. The magistrate has asked you to come here to buy. If you don't buy it, it would be really tactless.
If the county magistrate holds a grudge against me, it would 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 the interest 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 could not refuse.
The minimum profit is 50 taels, which means you will lose 50 taels in vain.
Oh, my heart hurts so much.
The landlord didn't believe that he could make money by doing business with the government.
I just treated it as 50 taels of silver to build relationships with the government to prevent them from coming here to cause trouble.
The landlord had expressed his intention, and the remaining gentry and wealthy merchants also said very tactfully: "Sir, we will come back to buy it when we return. 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, because of the bird droppings incident, they found an excuse to openly "demand bribes".
Well, just consider it as a way to ward off disaster and a gift to the 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 accused of being 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 operate the guano business. For example, hiring workers, building houses, purchasing materials for making guano, etc. Your money will be accounted for penny by penny, so don't worry."
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 did not hear Sun Shan say how to sell guano.
Merchant A asked anxiously, "Sir, how much do you sell this bird droppings 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 made guano yet. There won't be much guano before the spring plowing next year. It's only 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, and there is no need for others to sell it to the people."
Rich businessman A, rich businessman B, rich businessman C: .....
A bolt from the blue, like 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. Now that their dreams are shattered, they are naturally sad.
Master Zhang added, "Three masters, don't be so disappointed. If we don't need tooth merchants next year, we may need them the year after. When we have enough bird droppings, we can sell them around. Then we will need vendors to sell them."
Next year's production will not increase, so it can only be used by the people of Yuanlu. Naturally, the merchants don't need it.
Maybe we can sell it outside next year, but we will naturally need middlemen.
Therefore, rich businessman A, rich businessman B, and rich businessman C still have hope that their dreams can come true.
Sun Shan always seeks to be cautious in doing things. He dares not take too big a step, but takes things step by step and proceeds cautiously.