Great Wei scholar

Only then did the Ten Kingdoms scream out in pain, his face flushed with anger, and he wanted to fight for the other party's restraint, but he couldn't break free.

At this moment, the people in the restaurant were stunned when they saw this scene.

Can you still play like this?

But after the common people reacted, they couldn't help but rushed up one by one, and started hugging people.

"Don't fight, don't fight."

"Don't fight, everyone, don't break other people's things."

"You are all scholars, why are you playing hard, your eyes are purple."

"Don't fight anymore, if you continue to fight, you will be killed."

Some Kong Wu powerful people came up and casually controlled the group of scholars from the Ten Kingdoms, and then it was time for the Great Wei literati to perform.

And such things, at the same time, appeared in many places in the capital of Great Wei.

However, in some places, the people are still smart and know how to pull sideways, while in other places they don’t, because there are more literati in the Wei Dynasty, it doesn’t matter whether they pull it or not.

The fight between the scholars of the Ten Kingdoms and the scholars of the Great Wei instantly attracted the attention of the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of War.

All of a sudden, a large number of officials from the Ministry of Punishment ran out, and many people from the Ministry of War also dispatched. Although they were relieved in their hearts, they still didn't want this kind of thing to happen after all.

Also at this time.

Inside Shouren Academy.

Gu Yan's figure appeared here.

"I have seen Master Gu."

Xu Qingxiao saw Gu Yan from afar, and he knew that Gu Yan's sudden appearance must be something important, otherwise he wouldn't have come to the door in person.

"Shouren, the chamber of commerce has replied."

With a calm face, Gu Yan handed a letter to Xu Qingxiao.

Xu Qingxiao didn't say much, took the letter, and just glanced at it, Xu Qingxiao's face changed.

"These people are really too greedy."

Xu Qingxiao's face turned a little ugly for a moment.

There is a lot of content in the letter, most of the first part is crying, but the real content is only one sentence, they can make concessions and sacrifices, and harvest in advance.

He also said that it doesn't matter if their profits are gone, and they are willing to serve the country, but the interests of the people cannot be violated. After all, this year's early harvest will definitely not work next year.

At that time, only the income of the people can be deducted, which will lead to public resentment.

The last thing is to say that the price increase is 1%, which is based on the increase of 3000 taels, that is to say, if you want all the materials, you will pay [-] taels, and the silver taels will be compensated to the common people. Ministry funding will do.

"They used the people as an excuse to force me to submit, and the old man has already asked people to inquire about the news. The three major chambers of commerce have indeed asked the people below to inform the people, promising that if the court is willing to harvest in advance, they will be given compensation money. "

Gu Yan said in a calm voice.

"I see."

"This method is very clever."

Xu Qingxiao nodded, he understood what this meant.

Originally, according to his thinking, the three major chambers of commerce estimated that a price increase of 500 taels would be the limit, and if he dared to ask for a thousand taels, he would be insane.

But they know that no matter how much the price is raised, they will be accused of making money for the country.

At that time, once the waterwheel project is successful, the tax revenue of Da Wei will be raised, and the people will live and work in peace and contentment, these people will undoubtedly die.

So they also learn from themselves, using public opinion as a shield, they raise the price, and they also earn money, and at the same time, they also have to recruit the people to ask for the price, so that not only can they empty out Wei's family.

And it can also win the hearts of the people. Even if Dawei wants to move them, he can't find a suitable reason.

After all, is it a sin to make a living for the people?

Unless the empress covers the sky with one hand and kills you as soon as she says without giving you any explanation, otherwise, as long as there is any obstacle, the empress will not even think about touching this group of people.

"Master Gu, what do you mean?"

Xu Qingxiao opened her mouth and asked Gu Yan.

After all, this is an old senior, there are some things, you still have to ask him what he thinks.

"They hijack public opinion and ask for prices, and their faces are ugly."

"It is impossible for the household department to agree, and it is impossible for the old man to agree. Even if the waterwheel project is not done, it is impossible to agree."

When Gu Yan opened his mouth, his attitude was very firm.

Raise 5000% of the price?What is this concept?That is to say, [-] waterwheels will be reduced by half, or [-] million taels of silver will be used to make [-] waterwheels, and the treasury of the Great Wei will be [-] taels.

Doesn't that mean that even the boss is gone?

If he agrees to this, then he will be the Minister of the Household Department.

"Well, I can't accept this price either."

"However, sending them another letter to see what their low price is and raising it by [-] per cent is simply not possible."

Xu Qingxiao thought so too.

But he is willing to continue talking.

"Send a letter? Dare to ask for 1%, and it is calculated on the basis of 1 taels, which means that no matter how they make concessions, they will at least be more than [-] taels."

Gu Yan frowned, the other party's asking price was too high, so what if he retreated?1000 taels? Twelve thousand taels?

He would not agree to more than 500 taels, let alone so many.

"Master Gu, if you believe me, send another letter, believe me."

However, Xu Qingxiao spoke calmly. When he said this sentence, Gu Yan was a little surprised.

"Shouren, do you have a solution?"

Seeing Xu Qingxiao's expression, Gu Yan couldn't help asking.

"almost."

Xu Qingxiao gave a vague answer.

Gu Yan was slightly silent, and after thinking about it, he couldn't help but speak.

"Okay, the old man trusts you. You can handle this matter. If the price is lowered, everything will continue as usual. But if the price cannot be lowered, the matter of the waterwheel must be postponed."

Gu Yan nodded and said so.

"Well, thank you sir." Xu Qingxiao thanked.

But hearing this, Gu Yan was a little unhappy.

"Thank you, the old man thinks highly of you, and you are the servant of the household department, and you are all on your own, so why thank me."

"Shouren, you are humble and hospitable, you are not allowed to be like this in the future, and there are more."

"You can't write me into the poem, you know?"

Gu Yan opened his mouth and spoke righteously.

After saying this, Xu Qingxiao was slightly taken aback.

Ah... this!

"Okay, the old man is gone, Shouren, remember, don't write the old man in, it's all family, one's own."

Gu Yan came here to discuss the matter of the three major chambers of commerce with Xu Qingxiao. Originally, he wanted to discuss it in detail, but Xu Qingxiao seemed to have a solution, so he didn't say much. As for the second matter, it was more important.

Now among the six departments, Chen Zhengru is alright, after all, he is a great Confucianist, with virtue, as usual, but Zhang Jing is different, he will come to a song when he sees people, and then ask everyone in the Ministry of Punishment to recite this song poetry.

It is said to praise Xu Qingxiao, but in reality?Isn't it just to show off your celebrity through the ages.

What's even more amazing is that Zhang Jing asked someone to paint the scene of the Taiping Poetry Festival on the outer wall of his home, and specially drew the scene of Xu Qingxiao's poem, and then wrote on it.

Just don't be too shy.

Gu Yan was very annoyed. He was the Minister of the Household Department and had also studied. He was a Confucian scholar, and he was also a seventh-rank Confucian scholar. He understood it a few years earlier than Zhang Jing.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Jing could be famous through the ages, it is impossible for him not to be bitter.

But I'm embarrassed to ask Xu Qingxiao to tell, it's impossible to say, next time you write a poem, remember to add my name, isn't it embarrassing?

Gu Yan left.

Xu Qingxiao looked at Gu Yan's back and was a little silent. It seems that there is no one in this world who doesn't like fame.

However, it doesn't matter, just add Mr. Gu's name next time.

Right now, Xu Qingxiao looked at the letter in his hand, but fell into deep thought.

It is not uncommon for the three major chambers of commerce to join hands to raise prices. Merchants seek profit, and when prices increase, prices will increase.

To be honest, Xu Qingxiao felt it was strange not to increase the price, and was worried that they would use bad things to fill up the good ones.

But the asking price was so brutal, Dawei's psychological price was 500 taels, and these merchants asked for 5000 taels, which is equivalent to double.

Of course Xu Qingxiao understands that this is a negotiating technique. First set a high price, then make concessions to each other, and finally choose a price that everyone can accept.

It's just that it's not expensive anymore.

But sky-high prices.

"Why do they dare to offer such a price? Aren't they afraid that Da Wei will turn his face directly?"

"If they don't want their goods, wouldn't they be in blood?"

"A businessman seeks profit, even if there is a feudal lord behind him to stop this transaction, but for a businessman, if he can't make money, then the loss outweighs the gain, and he offends Wei."

"Why do they dare to offer such a price?"

Xu Qingxiao frowned, who is the smartest person in the world?

The court officials are all top-notch.

The world's businessmen, this is the top of the people.

Let me ask, is this kind of person smart who can take your money out of your pocket?

Especially to be able to achieve this level, which of the three major chambers of commerce in the Great Wei Dynasty is not as smart as a demon?

It is very common to sit on the ground and start the price.

But the asking price is too harsh, absolutely unreasonable.

They have a confidence, and this confidence is that even if Da Wei does not cooperate with them, they will not feel uncomfortable.

It's just... what is the confidence?

Xu Qingxiao couldn't think of it for the time being.

But at this moment, suddenly, a voice sounded.

It was Wang Ru's voice.

"Brother Xu! Brother Xu!"

Wang Ru quickly walked into Shouren Academy and trotted all the way.

"Brother Wang Ru? What's wrong?"

Xu Qingxiao looked at Wang Ru and said curiously.

"Brother Xu, the shopkeeper of Peach Blossom Temple is here. I want to see you. I wonder if Brother Xu would like to see you?"

Wang Ru spoke.

Say what you want.

The big shopkeeper of Peach Blossom Temple?

Xu Qingxiao looked around, and there was a middle-aged man standing outside Shouren Academy, with a refined temperament and a handsome face, even though he was middle-aged, he still couldn't hide his handsomeness from the inside out.

And there are some servant girls standing on the left and right of the man, all holding some plates, presumably they are some gifts.

"Please."

If it was a normal day, Xu Qingxiao might really not meet each other. After all, the other party is a businessman, and he is an official of the Great Wei, so it would be best not to see each other.

But at this time, Xu Qingxiao was willing to meet, because he happened to have a question and needed a businessman to answer it.