Chapter 63: The New Commercial Order of Pand
This practice of picking gold from gold coins is considered a "traditional art"...
After all, whether the gold coin is thick or thin, it is 1 dinar, and there is no difference in its use value as currency.
In fact, this is why Barkley's dinar was changed from a gold coin to a silver coin - there were too many 'carvers'.
The original dinar was a small gold coin weighing about 3.25 grams, equivalent to one ounce (troy system, about 31 grams) of pure silver.
But since when, many people began to pick gold from gold coins, thinning the coins layer by layer.
After a while, they found that the weight of a gold coin was less than 2 grams, so thin that it cut their hands. Merchants and dignitaries had to wear leather gloves before they dared to count the gold coins.
This is why the gold and silver in the Celestial Empire have long been weighed - the ancestors of the Celestial Empire had experience! The people only issued copper coins, and gold and silver were only circulated in large-scale transactions, and the purity was always assessed and weighed!
In fact, even copper coins have advantages and disadvantages...but at this time, the logic of the silver standard will be reflected - the ratio of copper coins of different qualities to silver is different.
So a few decades , around the 300th year of the Pandari calendar, the Barclay Empire stopped issuing gold coins and instead used large one-ounce silver coins of equal value (note: similar to silver dollars).
This kind of silver coin is also equivalent to 1 dinar, and it is not pure silver, so it is relatively hard and difficult to pick out.
Moreover, a large silver coin weighing 30 grams can be easily seen if it is thinned... This has led to a significant reduction in the number of "carving artists" in Barkley. After all, it takes a lot of effort to carve out a little impure silver, and the cost-effectiveness is not high.
Large, heavy silver coins were inconvenient to carry and large transactions were difficult to conduct. This seemed like a regression in the monetary system, but it actually promoted the economic development of Barkley.
It was precisely because of the lack of more convenient small gold coins that the Barclay Empire took the lead in developing banks and had the initial credit trading system - the Commercial Alliance.
This is what Godric called the "civilian gang".
The banking and credit system gave rise to relatively advanced financial services, so the business of the Buckley Empire gradually developed.
In the continent of Pendor, there are probably not too many "Master Sculptors", so gold coins are still in circulation. Leon feels that he seems to have seen a business opportunity again...
Moreover, King Ulrich has declared war on the Bacchus Empire at this time, which is a great opportunity!
Well, this doesn't mean it's a good time to announce the company's bankruptcy.
In fact, after seeing the businessmen who followed Leslie to Mai Xiangling, Leon already thought that it was not appropriate for him to directly announce the bankruptcy of the company - how could it be a one-time deal?
That would have a very bad impact!
Have to manage well...
Maybe I can grab it a few more times!
Of course, if you want to make more money, you have to give investors some real explanation first - or in other words, you have to let them see some hope of profit...
Merchants are not like aristocrats. You can’t fool them... No, you need to use industry to guide them to participate in cooperation.
The kind of physical industry that can be seen and touched.
Because, they will really follow the whole process to confirm the facts...
You can't rely on your subordinates for this matter, the lord has to do it himself!
Therefore, on the afternoon of the traditional festival of Blessing Day, 'Mai Xiang Ling International Investment Co., Ltd.' was officially upgraded to 'Mai Xiang International Real Economy Industry Group'.
Maixiangling also issued a formal regulation: All Maixiangling citizens automatically have one share, and special talents have more shares according to their contributions. Military members have two shares, sergeants have five shares, captains have ten shares... and so on, and at the end of the year, they can participate in the profit distribution based on their shares.
This was dictated by the Lord and recorded by Anson as the 'Articles of Association'.
Afterwards, the lord held a briefing with the group of merchants who came from Changhe Town.
Lord Li Ang said passionately: "In order to adapt to the vast international market, embrace the ever-changing complex environment, actively adapt to changes in the market economy, meet the market's segmentation requirements, enhance our ability to resist risks, scientific and technological innovation capabilities and profitability, and achieve a rational industrial layout and a scientific asset structure... (Five hundred words omitted here, anyway, every company's investment promotion presentation is almost the same)..."
"Therefore, we must embark on the path of diversified operations! Therefore, we must promote the internationalization and platform development of Maixiangling's industry! Together with everyone present, we will jointly establish a new business order in Pand!"
The businessmen were amazed all the high-sounding terms. Even if they didn't learn anything, at least they could show off when they returned...
Besides, this speech itself is worth learning!
It can be seen that this lord is indeed a business role model worthy of learning!
So the businessmen praised the lord for his excellent business acumen, far-sighted foresight, and advanced awareness of innovation and development, and hoped that the lord would lead them to become rich together!
Sarah felt dizzy after hearing this, and asked Leon secretly, "Sir, what did you just say?"
The Lord quickly avoided the flattering businessmen in the audience: "What I mean is, one scam is not enough, we need more - there are so many wealthy people here, if I don't seize this opportunity, I will not be able to sleep!"
Then, the lord turned around with a kind smile, greeted the merchants, and began to explain his investment plan...
He didn't even use a PPT, he was so skilled.
Li Ang's state has been fully stimulated.
After all, the group of strangers in the audience were all quietly exuding the aura of being rich...
"…We will establish an international full-industry platform! The tide of commercial development that transcends the times cannot be stopped! You will all be the pioneers and witnesses of this unprecedented platformization process!…"
"...Mai Xiangling will invest with everyone, share benefits, and work together to create the strongest economy in the entire continent! We will be able to be one step ahead in any industry !..."
"...We will protect your financial security and business interests, and provide ultra-low interest loans so that you can expand your business as quickly as possible! The interest rate is as low as 1 cent per week! And you can repay it in installments..."
"...My army, as well as the armies of Baron Godric and Count Oden, and even the Horn Summoning Rangers, will provide you with security! As long as the caravan is flying the flag of the 'Mai Xiang International Group', this protection is free! Free!..."
"...You will become the pioneers of international platform operations and expand your business to the entire continent! We want to make it so that there are no difficult businesses on this continent!"
There was thunderous applause from the audience, and the businessmen cheered with tears in their eyes, praising the goddess for appearing in person and giving them a guide for business development on the Blessing Day.
When facing businessmen, Li Ang did not actually make empty statements. He mentioned the aspects that businessmen are most concerned about in every point.
Fund security, fund turnover, personal safety, caravan safety...
In a sense, this isn’t really a scam anymore.
