Chapter 1195 Business Development
Judging from the appearance, the area of Zhizhidao in Nanzhao Royal City is not small, occupying almost half of the street. However, compared with the commercial complex in the capital, it is still inferior. Of course, the capital is facing There are also many merchants, but the economy here is still not developed enough.
Li Xiang watched it from beginning to end. From selling various goods to eating, drinking and having fun, it was basically a one-stop service, but he always felt that it was lacking something compared to Beijing.
"Why do you always feel like there's less excitement in the capital?"
Li Xiang walked around from inside to outside and finally came to this conclusion.
"Your Highness, the most important thing is that there is a lack of high-rollers here who spend a lot of money."
Li Xiang finally understood what shopkeeper Zhao said.
Take the capital as an example, there are many high-rollers who spend a lot of money, whether they are princes, nobles or businessmen from all walks of life. They have a lot of money in their hands, and they will often throw it away for their own temporary happiness.
But it's different here in the Nanzhao Royal City. The Nanzhao Kingdom is too small compared to the Tang Dynasty. Although many people spend money for their own enjoyment, it is impossible to spend too much. If you add Some other things cost less.
Take the parking area opened at the door as an example. If you are in the capital, there is no so-called parking space at all. If you want to park, you must stay here at all times until a carriage comes out. Go in.
However, there are more parking spaces in Nanzhao Royal City, but the problem is that there are not that many customers. Of course, it is during the day. If it is at night, there may be more people coming.
“When we first established Zhidaobao here, we still didn’t consider the actual purchasing power here. It seems that many places are abandoned.”
What Li Xiang said is true. The scale of the buildings here is equal to that of Luoyang City. But judging from the current situation, the revenue here is not even one-fifth of Luoyang City. As for the net profit, it is even lower. too much.
Of course, Li Xiang also knew that this matter had nothing to do with Shopkeeper Zhao. It was Li Xiang's own decision to create the Zhi Da Bao of Nanzhao Royal City. If his prediction was wrong, it was also Li Xiang's prediction.
When Li Xiang first came to Nanzhao Royal City, he saw that the people here lived relatively affluent lives, so he thought that creating a Zhi Da Bao here would be a profitable business. Now it seems that he was wrong at the time.
"Your Highness, there is no need to say that. Some time ago, it was mainly due to the war. Now Nanzhao's economy is slowly recovering. Take our turnover as an example. This has been the fifth consecutive month of increase. Although the increase The magnitude is not very large, but the fact that it has been rising for five consecutive months is enough to show that Nanzhao's economy is recovering."
Since Shopkeeper Zhao has chosen to be here on duty, he must thoroughly study the surrounding situation. Li Xiang will not just let you be responsible for this treasure. If you are capable, you can give it to me in the future. As you rise higher, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared.
"What you said is good. There is also another matter. The imperial court is about to launch a war against the south. This war may last a bit long. Then you will see what business Zhi Daobao can handle."
Zhi Da Bao is Li Xiang's own business. Since many nobles in the imperial court are taking advantage of this, Li Xiang doesn't mind saying this. Of course, Zhi Da Bao cannot hinder the interests of the country. In his heart, Li Xiang still There is a bottom line, making money must accompany the expansion of the entire Datang.
"My subordinate understands."
Shopkeeper Zhao also had a golden light in his eyes. His place is not as good as Chang'an and Luoyang, or even the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas. Therefore, as a shopkeeper, he is ranked after more than a dozen people, although it is better to say it here. Nanzhao Royal City, but in fact it is not even comparable to an ordinary city in the Tang Dynasty.
If there are no special changes, I am afraid that his turnover here will not happen for several years. Although the changes are steadily increasing, the increase every month is too small. To put it bluntly, there is a lack of big opportunities.
Now there is finally a big opportunity. If the Tang army continues to go south, then this place may become the rear. When the base attacked Nanzhao before, Sichuan was the rear of various armies. The base is now Sichuan. There is already a trend of developing into a land of abundance, so Shopkeeper Zhao has also noticed that the opportunity will come to us soon.
After visiting Zhidao Bao, there was naturally a banquet given by the prince in the evening. According to the policy of the Tang Dynasty, although we had taken over most of the rights in Nanzhao, Wang Gong still stayed with his family.
Firstly, it is because their royal family members have a good reputation among the common people. If they are directly captured or killed, it will be of no benefit to us in ruling the local area.
Secondly, it was naturally Princess Yongning. Li Xiang was extremely fond of Princess Yongning. This was not a secret within the Tang Dynasty. If the king and queen were killed, would the couple still be able to live together? No matter how generous Princess Yongning is, it is impossible for the people of the Tang Dynasty to let the two of them be together. If Princess Yongning has evil intentions, what will happen to Li Xiang's safety?
After many afternoons of communication, Li Xiang could see Yongning's mood. He was very happy. He had endless things to say when he saw his parents again. If it weren't for the court etiquette, Li Xiang wouldn't have come. Disturb this family.
It can be seen that this dinner was carefully prepared. The Nanzhao royal family is now different from before. Although it still has the income from its own fiefdom, it is no longer what it used to be, so we are preparing for such a banquet. , the expenses are quite a lot.
The Queen Mother showed her face and left. She must have known very well that staying here for a long time would make everyone uncomfortable.
Li Xiang must not talk to the Queen Mother, and the relationship between the two has reached a freezing point.
The king and queen are always on guard. Now we are prisoners. Except that we are not in prison, we are almost like prisoners in other places.
If the Queen Mother angered Li Xiang, Li Xiang would be furious, and I don’t know what the result would be. So the Queen Mother would not eat here, which would satisfy everyone, and there would be no need for everyone. Worried about the next horrific incident. (End of chapter)
