Chapter 505: Constraint

Perhaps because of the emperor's decree, the establishment of the chamber of commerce was surprisingly smooth. The next day, the chamber of commerce completed the establishment very quickly and clarified its functions. Although there were people with resistance from these merchants, they did not dare to openly disobey under the emperor's decree. Therefore, the preparations for the goods after the establishment of the chamber of commerce were also quite smooth. After obtaining the task, they immediately set out to prepare the goods.

The court also attached great importance to the establishment of the chamber of commerce. Although there was no suitable harbor in the capital, the headquarters of the chamber of commerce was set up in the capital. At the same time, a large mansion was specially selected as the yamen on the most prosperous streets. After all, the president of the chamber of commerce was a seventh-rank official in the court. However, compared with other Qingshui yamen, this is the richest yamen. Almost all the people here are rich enough to compete with the country and have a wealth of wealth.

In addition, on the day the Chamber of Commerce was listed, Jiang Lang and Yu Qian attended in person, one was the prime minister of the current dynasty and the other was the heavyweight official of the current dynasty. This undoubtedly gave these merchants enough face, and it was nothing wrong to be called gilding.

Of course, at the same time, another situation also arises.

The court established a chamber of commerce, specializing in foreign trade, and concentrated hundreds of the most powerful merchants in the country. However, the businessmen of the civilian or the court officials also knew that this was a profitable industry for foreign trade. Although they did not have the power of the court, the financial resources of these merchants gathered together were not underestimated, not to mention that there were many officials with backstage among these people.

Just two days after the Chamber of Commerce was established, Jiang Lang received information that some merchants in the capital were joining forces to discuss the matter of going to sea. Seeing this situation, Jiang Lang couldn't help but frown. Although foreign trade is a fatty meat, encouraging foreign trade is also a way to prosper the country, Jiang Lang was worried about two problems. The first is the risk. These merchant ships do not follow the warships. If they encounter pirates halfway, not only will the goods be lost, but they may not even be able to come back. The court does not allow merchants to hire a large number of bodyguards, which is strictly controlled by quantity. Second, the price is the price.

In order to seize the market, these merchants will definitely fight price wars with the court. They have great risks and little investment, so they can naturally reduce costs. The court has warships to escort the cost in one aspect, so the price is higher. If the goods are of similar quality, others will definitely choose cheap goods, which will undoubtedly be a very big impact on the court's goods. Moreover, once the other merchants see profitability, they will definitely get on the horse. The final result is that the foreign market is disrupted, which will not be of any benefit to the merchants or the court.

The imperial court formed a chamber of commerce to make money. If this happens, it will inevitably have a great impact on the imperial court. Perhaps others don’t know it, but Jiang Lang knows that once the market price is disrupted, the entire economy will face collapse.

Thinking of this, Jiang Lang felt that there was no need to remain silent. The current court did not have any relevant laws for these, but the only thing that is fortunate is that the matters discussed by these merchants are still in its infancy. If the court immediately issued relevant laws to restrict them, it might be time.

So Jiang Lang immediately rushed straight to the palace without hesitation. However, after arriving at the palace, he learned that Emperor Jingtai had gone to the military battle, which was beyond Jiang Lang's expectations. However, now it is not the time to think about this, so he hurriedly rushed to the military battle.

However, before the war was reached, a thumping sound of gunshots was heard from afar, and there was a certain time between gunshots, so it was probably a person who was shooting.

Jiang Lang couldn't help but wonder. If the military battle was tested, it would usually be the same batch of weapons shooting, and the gunshots should be very dense. This was clearly the sound of a gun.

With doubts, Jiang Lang quickly walked over and saw that at the place where the weapon test was tested behind the military battle, the armed Emperor Jingtai was shooting with a spear. Several eunuchs were sending Emperor Jingtai with a loaded spear, and there were several accompanying ministers around.

Jiang Lang really didn't expect that Emperor Jingtai would fall in love with shooting, and slowly walked over. When the ministers saw it, they quickly greeted Jiang Lang. Jiang Lang was afraid that he would alarm Emperor Jingtai and disturb his interest. He quickly waved his hand to stop the adults, slowly walked out, pointed at Emperor Jingtai with his hand, and then asked Yu Qian beside him: "Why did the emperor fall in love with this?"

Yu Qian smiled slightly and said, "You have gone to Gao Qiang, so of course I don't know. According to the emperor's words, don't be too powerful to bow and arrow, so every period of time, the emperor will come here to shoot guns, which is more diligent than our soldiers!"

"Is Wang Aiqing here?"

As soon as Yu Qian's words finished, Emperor Jingtai's voice came over.

Jiang Lang hurriedly stepped forward and said, "I am going to see the emperor!"

Emperor Jingtai turned around, turned his head and looked over, and smiled and said, "Come here, I heard that you have great shooting skills! Let me see it today!"

"I obey the order!"

Jiang Lang immediately said, walked to the side of Emperor Jingtai, and took out a spear from the little eunuch next to him, and shot it at the target in front of him.

"Bang!"

A crisp sound.

Jiang Lang casually handed the spear that had been shot in his hand to the eunuch next to him, then took another spear, glanced slightly, and fired again.

After five times, Jiang Lang put down his spear, stood beside him, and waited with Emperor Jingtai to see the target for the eunuch who came back to report the number of targets.

Soon, the eunuch ran over with a few targets, placed it in front of Emperor Jingtai, and then said, "Your Majesty, Lord Wang has all five shots and hit the bull's eye!"

"Yeah?"

Emperor Jingtai went up and saw that there were indeed five round holes in the red heart of the target.

"Good shooting skills!"

Emperor Jingtai couldn't help but praise him, turned his head to Yu Qian beside him and said, "You guys come and practice too, don't stay by the side!"

Then he said to Jiang Lang: "You go with me!"

Jiang Lang quickly agreed, followed Emperor Jingtai and walked alone, while the other ministers, including Yu Qian, did not follow, but shot them ping-pong.

"Is there anything important to you when you look for me?"

Emperor Jingtai's voice suddenly came. Jiang Lang looked up and saw that he was looking at him. He hurriedly said, "I really have something important to look for the emperor!"

"Then just say it!"

Emperor Jingtai said lightly: "Did those merchants mess with you again?"

Jiang Lang was stunned and then said, "The Emperor has known it for a long time?"

Emperor Jingtai smiled slightly and said, "Why don't I know those little tricks of those merchants? It's just that I see that it is profitable for foreign trade, so I want to learn from the court to prepare to unite. However, I think these merchants are just clowns, so I don't need to care!"

"I don't think so!"

Jiang Lang immediately said, "I think this is a dangerous signal. We should take measures immediately. Otherwise, these merchants may disrupt the market order and do not benefit us!"

“Take action?”

Emperor Jingtai was puzzled and then said, "Do you mean to ban the alliance of these merchants? But we are encouraging trade now. Will this have a counterproductive effect? ​​If it causes dissatisfaction among these merchants, it will cause chaos!"

"Not a ban!"

Jiang Lang hurriedly said, "It is a regulation. Now we have laws for domestic merchants, but for overseas trade, we also have laws related to trade, such as taxes, the quantity of goods shipped, the tax on the goods bought, etc., so we think that we should immediately formulate a law to encourage these merchants to trade externally, and at the same time, we should impose certain restrictions on them so that they cannot do anything randomly. What we are most worried about is the improper practices to seize business!"

“Make relevant laws?”

Emperor Jingtai pondered for a moment, then asked, "Is this appropriate?"

"suitable!"

Jiang Lang answered very simply and then said: "The so-called "no rules cannot be achieved without a square or a circle. Now these merchants are still discussing and have not reached a relevant agreement. We should start first and make the best decisions immediately, and immediately make laws with our left hand to stop these people from the source, so as not to lose their composure in the future and be uncontrollable!"

Emperor Jingtai was slightly silent, and then said, "Let me do this, I will discuss it with other adults and then decide, but I think you are right, you can ask the people below to prepare!"
Chapter completed!