Chapter 190 Requirements of the Ministry of Commerce

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"He will come, he promised me!" Theos said firmly.

No wonder you talked to me about it as soon as you came... Sostatus thought to himself and said, "That's great. With your help, we'll solve this problem today."

Theos nodded, and then the topic changed: "Let's discuss how to get your brother to get the support of the Ministry of Military Affairs before the others come."

Sostatus now understands: why Tios mentioned his younger brother before, it turned out to want to give him some benefits in advance and let him make some concessions in the next negotiation with Dickpolis, of course he will not refuse.

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It didn't take long for the slave merchant Cybanus, the wine merchant Calmandes, the shipbuilder Mikris, the wool textile merchant Phlasias, the medicinal herb merchant Agums, the stone merchant Inipias... When I came, of course, Dickpolis was also included. Although he had a serious face, he didn't quarrel with Sostatus on the spot. Moreover, Tios quickly pulled him to a table very close to him and sat down. After whispering with him for a while, his face became better, and he looked at the person who greeted the guests at the entrance of the hall with a complicated expression. Sostatus, I don't know what to think.

After all the invited guests arrived, Sostatus immediately ordered the servants to bring the prepared dishes to the table, and asked the maids to pour wine for each guest.

Then he raised his glass and said loudly, "Everyone, it's been a long time since our Chamber of Commerce got together like this today. Thank you very much for taking the time to come to the banquet tonight. I toast you for this first glass of wine!"

When he was done he drank it.

"That's because you, the president, usually hold too few banquets. Otherwise, if you speak up, can we still not participate!" Calmanders jokingly raised his glass: "Anyway, I thank the president for serving us. I will give you a toast for this banquet!" He also drank it after he finished speaking.

When he started, the others followed suit, and the atmosphere of the banquet became lively.

Dickpolis saw it in his eyes, picked up the glass and took a sip silently. He understood why Calmanders was so interested in helping Sostatus to liven up the banquet atmosphere, because Sostatus helped Calmanders in recent years. Sostatus’ wine opened up sales in mainland Greece and the Aegean Sea, which greatly increased its income. The goods of other merchants at the banquet were also more or less helped by Sostatus, and entered the domestic market of Greece, including his I, just because of the Athenian pottery, caused the relationship between the two to be deadlocked, but if the root cause of this incident is from His Majesty the King... It is indeed a big trouble, it seems that it is good to talk to Sostatus. Let's talk!

Thinking of this, he stood up: "Sostatus, I also toast you, thank you for your help in the Chamber of Commerce over the past few years!"

As soon as he spoke, the hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on the two of them.

Sostatus picked up the glass without hesitation, and smiled calmly: "If it wasn't for the support of you, the former president, I would not be where Sostatus is today! For the better development of the Chamber of Commerce, I also wish all those present here. Business is more prosperous, you and I have made this cup!"

Both drank.

"Okay! It's great!!" The others shouted in unison, and Tios also showed a relieved smile. They all saw that the two of them had settled their previous suspicions, and they all drank to cheer.

"Everyone, don't patronize and drink, hurry up and eat some dishes first, and let's chat while eating." Sostatus, who had temporarily resolved the conflict, said in a relaxed mood.

"President, yesterday the Ministry of Commerce convened a meeting of the presidents of the chambers of commerce in various towns. Today you are inviting everyone to the banquet. Do you have anything important to tell us? Why don't you tell us first, so as not to worry about our hearts? ,

Drinking and eating are not fun! "Cerbanus said bluntly, and the others responded.

Sostatus pointed at him pretending to be helpless: "You impatient, you can't wait for this time. Well, then I'll tell you first."

He stood up, looked around the crowd, and said loudly: "I believe you should have guessed that this time the Ministry of Commerce convened various chambers of commerce to discuss the matter of 'about the upcoming Dionysian Games'. Yes, it is That's right! Since His Majesty announced that the Dionysian Games will be held in Turii two years ago, the Ministry of Finance has spent a lot of gold and silver for the preparation of the Games, and has also set up high bonuses for various competitive sports in the Games. It has caused a stir among the people of the entire kingdom and its affiliated allies. Athletes from all regions of the kingdom and allied countries are actively signing up, and a large number of spectators are constantly pouring into Turii to watch the game...

We all know that the Games is not only a festival for gods, athletes and spectators, but also a festival for our businessmen. Two years ago, the 103rd Olympia Games was the first time the kingdom sent athletes to participate. We also went to join in the fun. During the Games Olympia has gathered tens of thousands of spectators from all over the world, and the shops set up in Olympia and surrounding towns have made huge profits.

However, although the kingdom has become the head of the Greek League, the traditional ideas of the native Greek people are still deeply rooted, the Dionian athletes are discriminated against and ridiculed in Olympia, and we Dionian merchants are also excluded, even if we spend more Money can't buy a storefront where we can set up a stall to sell—"

"The president is right, the damn Greek businessman dares to use those despicable methods against us! This time, during the Dionysian Games, I will let them know the greatness of the Dionysian merchants!" shouted angrily.

"That's right, President, we should take advantage of this sports meeting to show these ignorant Greek businessmen the power of our Turii Chamber of Commerce!" Cybernus' words immediately resonated with some people.

Sostatus smiled and did not respond directly, but continued: "It may be precisely because of what happened to us Dionysians at the Olympia Games that His Majesty Davos decided to hold the largest Games. , while showing the strength of the country, it also compared the narrowness and selfishness of the Greeks, and showed the tolerance and broadness of the kingdom, so the Minister of Commerce Marigi told us that in fact, the kingdom not only sent an invitation to the allies, but also notified all the Mediterranean The country, even the kingdom's enemy Persia—"

There was a commotion in the hall.

"The reason why the Ministry of Commerce held this meeting is to ask the businessmen of our kingdoms not to take part in the Games with a narrow revenge mentality, but to welcome businessmen from all over the world with a tolerant attitude. Only in this way is the Dionysian Games. Only then will the commerce and trade become more and more prosperous, and we will earn more and more gold and silver, so that the Dionysian Games will become the most well-known and great game in the entire Mediterranean, and everyone will actively participate in it!"

Speaking of this, Sostatus increased his tone: "After the meeting, Lord Marigi also specially left me to discuss, asking 'I must warn all the businessmen in the Turii Chamber of Commerce after I return. , During the Games, it is not allowed to crowd out, harass and infringe on the interests of foreign businessmen; it is not allowed to use illegal means to obtain certain privileges, thereby destroying the fairness of business activities during the Games... And the Turii Chamber of Commerce, as one of the owners of this Games, We must also actively assist the Ministry of Commerce to maintain the normal operation of all commercial and trade markets in the entire Turii region...'

Mrs. Ma Lijie also conveyed to you the order personally issued by His Majesty Davos, 'If the Ministry of Commerce finds that the merchants of the kingdom, especially the merchants of the Turiyi Chamber of Commerce, violate the above requirements during the Games, no matter who they are, they will be severely punished! ’”

As soon as the voice fell, the hall suddenly became silent.

After a while, Dickpolis couldn't help but ask first: "Listen to what you said, the four urban commercial markets that were temporarily opened for this Games, our Turiyi Chamber of Commerce has no right to settle in?!"

The question he asked was also the one that everyone was most concerned about, because on the day when the Ministry of Commerce announced the "opening of temporary markets", almost everyone present was using their own network to try to obtain the best location and largest area in each market. Pavement, or even the more the better.

"Of course not." Sostatus said sternly: "I also asked Mr. Marigi this question, and he told me, 'All domestic and foreign businessmen who apply to enter these markets will be treated equally, and he will personally Responsible for arranging the distribution, try to make every businessman participating in the Games can get a more ideal storefront, and the distribution plan will eventually be submitted to His Majesty for review...'

And Mr. Mariji also quietly told me, 'His Majesty appointed the Intelligence Department to investigate illegal activities during the Games. Once it is discovered, both parties involved will be severely punished. ’ Therefore, don’t take chances, or you will harm others and yourself. "

Sostatus' words made everyone's heart tighten, and they all looked at each other, thinking silently.

Tios couldn't help but said: "Isn't it fair competition, what's there to worry about! Our Turiyi Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber of commerce in the kingdom, and you are also one of the best businessmen in a certain industry in the kingdom. Financial resources, manpower, quality and quantity of goods are superior to merchants in other parts of the kingdom, let alone those from small towns in Greece, and you still occupy the geographical advantage. In the case of fair competition, can't you beat them! "