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This 500 million guan, I, Wang Hui, are willing! "
This is the emperor's face-to-face. If he refuses again, it is estimated that he will be only one centimeter away from confiscating the house.
"I, Zhang Wanhao, are also willing. Mr. Cao, you said that the court is so difficult, and I am obliged to do so." Zhang Wanhao stepped forward bravely, with a warm face, as if the person who confronted Cao Cao earlier did not exist. .
"Me too!"
Several big families nodded one after another, and now they eat with the emperor, if they don't stand up at the critical moment, they will even smash the pots and bowls.
After these days of comprehension, they have learned one of the most important things, just live.
Chapter 713 The Emperor Needs Cards, Let’s Round Up
"nice!"
Seeing their terrified faces, a smile flashed in Lin Yi's eyes. It seemed that they already knew what fear was and what imperial supremacy was.
That's kind of interesting!
You must know that these people used to dare to deal with Li Anlan, but now they are trembling with fright. It seems that my suppression of the aristocratic family has been quite effective, so much so that they are as frightened as birds.
This scene of scrambling to give money, if Li Anlan saw it, she would probably cry with envy.
But to be honest, if Cao Cao and Xu You hadn't been eyeing them, Lin Yi wouldn't have harmed them. After all, Lin Yi didn't lack money at all.
Not to mention that among the commercial routes in the Western Regions, the Great Liang court was the big one, and he was the one who made the most money.Moreover, the gold and silver obtained in Baqi Kingdom this time are enough to make Great Liang extremely rich.
But since the emperor himself has already appeared, naturally he can't be fooled by just a few numbers, so wouldn't the emperor himself have no face at all.
According to Mi Zhu's report, Zhang Wanhao and the others have made a lot of money this time, and their assets have doubled.
Because Great Liang dispatched a large army and opened up the road between Daxi Empire and Frostxi Empire, the demand for silk and other items skyrocketed, and the price also began to skyrocket.
Especially the prices of silk, sugar, and table salt have directly increased by ten times, or even twenty times, so the profits in their hands can be imagined.
Based on the trade between the two trading countries, the profit here is at least close to one billion. Even if it is shared equally, they are still bloody.
Thinking of this, his eyes suddenly became playful, and he sighed: "I am very pleased that all my lovers are so enlightened and take the initiative to stand up to share the country's worries."
"However, as the king of a country, how can I ask for your money for no reason? This is unreasonable? What kind of words are spread like this? Isn't it just that I use power to oppress people!"
We are a generation of wise and holy monarchs, how can we compete with the people for profit!
impossible!
This is absolutely impossible!
"This"
Wang Hui and the others had also been scrutinizing the emperor's eyes all the time. Seeing that the old man's eyes were full of ridicule, they didn't know the meaning, and all of them immediately turned pale.
Pain too!
According to the international practice, the emperor dislikes too little!
Zhang Wanhao sighed, forced a smile, and said in a low voice: "Why would the emperor ask for our money, this is our little heart for Great Liang.
If there is no emperor's army to open up the Western Regions, we will not be able to achieve this point. I decided to donate another 500 million yuan of military expenses to support the Western Regions army! "
He also figured it out, isn't it just money.
Just as Jia Xu said, if you don't bring money with you when you are born or die, there is no need to lose your head because of it, and you will lose a lot.
Besides, my Zhang family made a lot of money this time, even if they donated 1000 million guan, it would still be an absolute profit, at most it would be a little less.
But as long as you keep hanging around with Great Liang, the benefits will last forever.
"Haha, brother Zhang, you are a nice person. You don't forget the well digger when you drink water. With the blessing of 500 million guan, the army of the Western Regions can better manage the western trade routes, and the bigger the plate, the better the money."
Jia Xu raised his teacup to toast Zhang Wanhao, and directly turned the donation into a protection fee, a reasonable and legal income.
your sister!
Zhang Wanhao rolled his eyes at him, he was not in the mood to quarrel with him, he just looked at the emperor helplessly, this requires his old man to nod.
As if sensing his prayer, Lin Yi nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "Well, this is not bad. After all, the army has worked hard. I thank you for your efforts on behalf of the army!"
"The emperor's words are serious, this is what I should do." Zhang Wanhao breathed a long sigh of relief, and finally made the emperor nod in satisfaction. This is simply not easy.
It's fine to send money, and you have to find the reason yourself. This is simply a grievance.
After one person proofread, the people behind naturally stood up.
"Your Majesty, I found out that there were a large number of veterans in Beiliang in the past who were facing old age problems. I also donated 500 million guan to let them enjoy their old age and share the worries of the emperor."
Wang Hui also gritted his teeth and made up the whole thing, so he didn't even mention the donation, let's give the money directly.
"Well, it's good to be old enough to take care of yourself!"
"Your Majesty, when this baby was born, many died due to malnutrition. I am willing to do my part."
After one round, the number soared to the rhythm of [-] million, which made Cao Cao's saliva flow out. This pig killing game is a huge market, and it's a direct blood profit.
Not only the southern family gave money, but even the northern family did not escape, and they gave generously.
People have to bow their heads under the eaves and eat with Great Liang, but they can't smash the pot.
"Well, very good!"
Seeing the patriarchs of several aristocratic families look like eggplants beaten by frost, Lin Yi showed a meaningful smile, and said quietly: "I have seen the contributions of all the lovers, which makes me very pleased.
However, I never treat those who have meritorious deeds badly, and soon you will find that this benefit is just a drop in the bucket.
Follow Great Liang, that's right! "
Since they are interested, Lin Yi is naturally not stingy with oil and water. In today's era of great development, just revealing something casually is enough to make them fat.
The key depends on whether they understand or not, this is the key.
After speaking, Lin Yi turned around and left, taking Cao Cao and Jia Xu away, leaving behind a group of family members full of question marks and expectations.
"Huh, it's dangerous!"
Seeing the emperor leave, everyone immediately slumped on the ground, only to realize that their backs were drenched in cold sweat, it was like walking before the gate of hell.
If the emperor was dissatisfied just now, I am afraid none of these people will end well.
Wang Hui, who survived the catastrophe, had a flash of anger in his eyes. He took a hard look at Cao Cao's back and gritted his teeth secretly: "Okay, Cao, you are really poisonous. If you take this big hat off, we will return to you." How can there be a way out, this is simply a guillotine!"
This dog thing is killing people, it doesn't do human affairs!
One word is the righteousness of the empty treasury, and it has also attracted an army of students in the scientific examination. If this word is spread, people like myself will become the target of public criticism.
The life of the aristocratic family was not easy at first, but now with the addition of a name that does not share the country's worries, and the loss of the support of the students, the life of the aristocratic family is really difficult.
Besides, it's for the emperor's birthday, so it's fine not to give money secretly, but if you don't give it in front of the emperor, it will be a slap in the face of the emperor, and the crime will be serious.
Fortunately, now that I have fooled it, it can be regarded as passing a big hurdle.
Chapter 714 Ancient Economic Control
"Forget it, give up money to avoid disaster, this time there is still something to earn!"
Everyone sighed, facing Cao Cao, the celebrity in front of the emperor, they had no choice but to admit defeat.
Moreover, Cao Cao is in charge of the Ministry of Rites, so it would not be a good thing to offend him. With the support of the emperor behind him, he can handle people like himself casually.
Today's aristocratic family is not what it used to be.
At this time, Zhang Ruoyun looked at the crowd, and said mysteriously: "These are small things, the emperor said that he would not treat us badly, and he never tells lies."
As an aristocratic family that took refuge in Great Liang at the beginning, he witnessed the emperor changing the world, witnessing the emperor supporting Great Liang step by step.
Even if it is said that this man is a god, he will not have the slightest doubt.
"Yes, yes, the emperor said that he would not treat us badly. That must be good, but I don't know what it is?"
"Do you still remember what the emperor said?" Zhang Ruoyun's face was full of fanaticism. This is probably a huge benefit, so let the emperor dare to say this.
Mumble!
Everyone swallowed their saliva in unison, 1000 million pennies is just a drop in the bucket, how much money is this, it must be more than tens of billions.
Zhang Wanhao's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly: "If that's the case, then the 1000 million yuan is really worth it. Thinking about it, it's true, the emperor is the richest person in Daliang, so it's absolutely right to hang out with his old man. "
We don't want too much, just a few hundred million will do. If there are too many, accidents will happen.
"1000 million pennies are all superficial. It's really unimaginable. It makes people look forward to and feel worried." Some more rational people couldn't help but feel a little worried.
With such a big benefit, how much can I share with so many people, and whether I can keep these benefits are all questions.
Forehead!
Seeing the anticipation of these people, Wang Hui couldn't help twitching the corners of his mouth, and said bitterly: "This is just to beat you with a stick and give you a sweet date. Your majesty is really good at it!"
"Commercial Law!!!"
In the palace, Lin Yi fell into deep thought as he looked at the paperwork handed over by Cao Cao and Jia Xu.
After the opening of the Western Regions trade route, there were few people in the beginning, but under Mi Zhu's operation, the caravan was put into operation, and the huge benefits directly attracted many people.
In addition, he conquered the Western Regions and knocked on the door of trade between the Great Western Empire and the Frost Western Empire, and the trade expanded by more than a hundred times in an instant.
As a result, the interests here have become even greater, causing countless merchants and even hawkers to go to the Western Regions. On the contrary, the domestic economy has slowed down, which is not worth the candle.
Although it is not a big problem now, if it continues, it will become deformed.
He looked at Mi Zhu on the side, frowned and said, "Zi Zhong, what do you think?" As the secretary of the household department and the money bag, he had the most right to speak.
"Your Majesty, under the strong promotion of the aristocratic family, some of the Great Liang Commercial's output is too large, so it is not a big problem to export some. However, if the output is too large, the price may be lowered!
As for the commercial system of Great Liang's own country, it must be promoted by the imperial court to be more healthy and stable. "Mi Zhu thought for a moment, then said in a deep voice.
Forehead!
Lin Yi tapped on the table, thinking about the pros and cons.To put it bluntly, this matter is actually self-inflicted.
If he hadn't flattened the Western Regions, some people would have been stopped on this trade route because of the risks, but now that the Western Regions belong to Great Liang and there are troops stationed there, then there is no problem at all.
In this way, the risk of trade is much smaller, so it became popular.
This foreign trade is not a big problem. After all, the world is still very big, and the demand is extremely huge. It is just that we need to pay attention to the return of resources.
If it is gold and silver alone, this thing is not as direct as resources.
After thinking for a while, he said in a deep voice: "You should study it together with a few important ministers. This economy still needs the imperial court to take the lead, and then promote it with the royal bank. Money needs to be circulated.
As for foreign trade, in addition to using gold and silver to settle accounts, material resources are also available. "
If you want to have a stable economy, to put it bluntly, you need to balance all kinds of needs, and you can't directly have a large arc of deviation, which will directly lead to a crooked road.
The problem of foreign trade is not big, it is nothing more than obtaining the required resources, and that is nothing.
"The minister takes the order!" Mi Zhu nodded and took over the task directly.
Even if there are deviations, that is a matter of the future. Now that the control is back, it is not a big problem in terms of the cohesion of Great Liang.
At this time, Zhao Gao hurried over.
"Your Majesty, Qi Jiguang has sent you a letter!" He hurried in with a note in his hand.
"Another news about Qi Jiguang?"
Lin Yi's eyes lit up, Qi Jiguang had already broken through the gate before, and now he probably has won Pingyu Pass.
After taking the note and looking at it, his eyes suddenly brightened.
After a day and night of mopping up, the two sides fought nearly [-] times, and finally Ludong Hongri was killed by Zhang Fei on the road to Feixiong Pass.
The entire army of 20 was wiped out, and the territory was cleared out. It can be said that the battle has achieved remarkable results.
"Hahaha!"
"What a Qi Jiguang, what a Zhang Yide, these two people really did not disappoint me. Not only did they take down the entire Pingyuguan, but they also took down 20 troops!"
Hearing Lin Yi's words, all the ministers couldn't help but their eyes lit up, and they couldn't help but get excited.
"Pingyuguan is captured, and Great Liang's army will be able to drive straight into Feixiongguan. The decisive battle is coming."
"According to the information, Zhennan tends to fight at Feixiong Pass, and this battle will determine Zhennan's fate."
Everyone was talking about it, Great Liang had already pushed Zhennan into a desperate situation.
Once Feixiong Pass is also captured, Zhennan's second line of defense has basically been completely removed. They can only choose Feixiong Pass for a decisive battle, otherwise they will only be eroded a little bit.