Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Those present were all wealthy and influential figures.

Their homes were filled with countless servants, and they were accustomed to butler-style service.

Logically, they all owned land, and plenty of it!

But this gift of fifty square meters... for some reason, it felt a little subtle...

Not too big, not too small, privately owned... living upstairs, farming downstairs? It had a certain charm.

Zhang Dongxiang's eyes lit up: "Is there more? Tell me more!"

"Yes, in addition, we will also establish a health and wellness center, with personal guidance from the most elite doctors from Taoyuan Medical Center and the Patriarchal Society. They are currently working on a 'Centenarian Project,' integrating all ancient and modern wellness methods to extract the essence. These will be provided to the residents of the luxury homes in the future."

Centenarians, ah!

A group of old men and middle-aged men instantly erupted.

Taoyuan Medical Center and the Patriarchal Society were now famous names in the capital. A group of top-tier doctors helping with wellness? Did they already have the confidence to help people live to be a hundred years old?

It didn't seem impossible. Even if they could extend life by ten years, it would be a great deal!

This point was too attractive...

Because of this, those who were still hesitant spoke up loudly: "Just tell me how much it costs!"

The salesperson said: "18,000 taels for the first to third floors, 19,000 taels for the third to fifth floors, and 20,000 taels for the sixth floor."

"Hey, my friend told me a few days ago that this set only cost 15,000 taels. How has the price increased to 18,000 taels now? It's ridiculously expensive!" someone exclaimed angrily.

"Sir, good things are always in demand. That was the price two days ago. Our housing prices have been rising consistently. I don't think you need to hesitate too much. The price may continue to rise tomorrow."

Still rising?

Many people clicked their tongues secretly.

Zheng Qiao loudly said: "That's not right, why is it more expensive the higher the floor?"

The salesperson recalled his sales pitch and smiled: "Scientific research has proven that going to the sixth floor every day has wellness benefits. Moreover, residents of the high floors will receive free, exclusive 'Bone Strengthening Pills' developed by Taoyuan Medical Center. Take them for a month, and climbing to the fifth floor will be effortless!"

"So, our high floors have always been the most sought after, and there are not many units left."

Scientific research, free, exclusive, bone-strengthening pills!

These words instantly stimulated a large group of middle-aged and elderly people.

"Give me a set on the sixth floor!" Zhang Dongxiang said excitedly.

"I want the sixth floor too!"

"...."

Seeing that the time was ripe, the salesperson said: "Everyone, don't rush. If you are satisfied, you can register with me first, then choose a room and pay a deposit. If you don't have enough cash on hand, Taoyuan County can provide loans with installment payments. One by one, please..."

.....

Outside the sales office, Fang Zheng stood side by side with Liu Zhongshun.

The sky was already slightly gray, but sales were still booming.

Looking at this scene, Fang Zheng sighed: "Good, it seems the situation is even more lively than I imagined."

Liu Zhongshun said: "Thanks to your plan and sales pitch, Master, I'm afraid not so many people would be willing to buy. Now, even I find the housing prices terrifying."

Fang Zheng smiled slightly: "It's just an information gap. Things for the elderly are the easiest to sell. Plus, housing prices have been rising, and now there's profit to be made. Who wouldn't want to buy? The competition is too fierce, and the housing prices are too inflated."

"However, there are some things you need to pay attention to. The people who come to buy houses are all wealthy and powerful. We've added some water to the publicity, so we must implement it firmly in the future, and not ruin our reputation. After all, there are more houses to sell in the future."

"Especially the people from Fenghuo Property, keep an eye on them, and don't let them beat up the owners for me."

Liu Zhongshun nodded: "By the way, Master, I heard that the railway will be built to Hengjiang Prefecture in the future, so should we acquire land now...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Fang Zheng shook his head: "Many people in the court are asking me about this matter, but the railway plan hasn't been finalized yet, so don't rush this matter."

"I came to see you today, besides checking on the sales situation, I have other important matters to discuss."

"What is it? Master, just give your orders."

Fang Zheng turned around, facing him seriously: "It can be said that we are in an unprecedented era of change, and doing business should also change with the times."

"You are currently at the height of your success, and I need you to gather some wealthy merchants with strength to establish a securities exchange."

Liu Zhongshun asked curiously: "What is this exchange for?"

Fang Zheng said: "In short, it is to turn the assets in your hands into securities representing ownership shares, issue stocks, and sell them to others. Firstly, it can facilitate fundraising for you, and secondly, the common people can also receive some dividends."

Liu Zhongshun thought for a moment and roughly understood.

He hesitated: "Master, will this work? The common people can't trust it, and... I don't lack cash now, so there's no need for this, right?"

Fang Zheng said: "Everything is difficult at the beginning. You can start in a small circle first, and then expand outwards."

"The reason I want you to do this is not because you lack money, but because the Da Jing fleet has connected with the West. There are too many resources and wealth overseas that need to be discovered. The imperial court cannot take it all, unless a large number of private merchants are mobilized."

"But how many merchants in Da Jing have the strength to buy ships and go to sea? Even if there are large families with the financial resources, would they dare to take the risk of going to sea? Only by issuing stocks to raise funds and dispersing risks can private merchants be qualified to enter the market. Now is a good time."

"I'm just giving you an idea. Many subsequent steps and procedures require you to build a team to gradually improve. This may be a major event that can change the world. If it succeeds, the future business model will be subverted. You must not be ambiguous!"

Hearing him say this, Liu Zhongshun felt a lot of pressure: "Master, why doesn't the imperial court do this? If the imperial court takes the lead, it will definitely progress quickly. I'm just an ordinary businessman, such a big thing..."

Fang Zheng sighed with his hands behind his back: "Who says it isn't so?"

"But if I propose that merchants raise funds on a large scale from the private sector, the imperial court will definitely discuss it endlessly. They will be afraid, afraid of problems. It would take ten or eight years to sort out a clue."

"A wasteland, you can't think about how to weed and manage it before you even plant the crops. That's too absurd."

"So, only you are the most suitable to do this. If you succeed, and the imperial court realizes the benefits, it will be difficult to limit it, and they may even actively promote it."

"Before you succeed, I will not give you any support, and the newspapers will not publish news about this matter. You can boldly do it and let go. If there is pressure from above, I will take action."