Great Wei scholar

Gu Yan asked directly, without making any detours.

"I don't know the exact amount. I originally thought that the three major chambers of commerce would sell it to us for [-] to [-] percent, but now it seems impossible. It is estimated to be [-] percent of our price, at most [-] percent, otherwise they would not be happy."

Xu Qingxiao told the price.

Gu Yan's whole body was a little down.

Inside the carriage, it seemed unusually quiet.

Gu Yan looked at Xu Qingxiao as if he saw a ghost.

[-]%?

[-]% of the price?

500% of 750 taels?Isn't that three thousand [-] taels of silver?

Now people are offering 500 taels of silver. You asked the three major merchants to offer a price of 750 taels of silver?

Do people have problems with their brains or do you have problems with your brains?

If, if it were anyone sitting in front of him now, unless it was the empress, no matter who dared to say such a thing to him, Gu Yan would definitely be slapped in the face.

This is simply a fool's dream.

Let me just ask, the same thing can be sold for 500 taels of silver, but you can sell it at a price of 750 taels of silver, provided you know its value.

Who would?Isn't this free?And it’s still free at a loss, it’s fine if there’s no profit at all, and you still have to lose money.

It is equivalent to a loss of about 500%, because [-] taels of silver is the price of the household department, and their cost price must not be so high.

Seeing that Gu Yan didn't speak, Xu Qingxiao said two words lightly.

"Free shipping."

When the voice sounded, Gu Yan frowned a little, he didn't understand what it meant.

"Free shipping."

Xu Qingxiao changed his method, and Gu Yan fell silent for a moment.

Because he didn't know how to answer.

Three thousand and 750 taels free of water freight?

Shouren, have you been fooled by your talent?

Gu Yan swallowed, and waited for a while to calm down before continuing to speak.

"Shouren, what plan do you have? Don't mess around."

Gu Yan was a little scared, afraid that Xu Qingxiao would directly attack the Dawei businessman. If this is the case, then he would rather not do it.

The fan merchants were killed because the fan merchants provoked public grievances, and they were foreigners, so what if they didn't give them face?

But beheading the Wei businessman is not good, this is not a joke, what is involved in the back?It is the whole Wei Dynasty, whether it is the common people or the dignitaries, it is involved.

Unless they are looking for death, for example, you have evidence of their collaboration with the enemy, otherwise, you can't move.

"Master Gu, don't worry, Qingxiao will not be impulsive."

"I have a plan, but I can't tell you, Mr. Gu for the time being, but there is one thing, Mr. Gu must help me, otherwise, Qingxiao's plan will not be implemented."

Xu Qingxiao said so.

"You said."

Gu Yan asked, but it was straightforward.

"A memorial is planned, and the Ministry of Households will announce to the merchants all over the world that the Great Wei needs to promote the waterwheel project, and there is a shortage of silver. I hope that the merchants of the Great Wei will generously support it."

Xu Qingxiao said calmly.

"Supported by merchants?"

Gu Yan became a little curious. This kind of thing is not a big deal, because similar things were done during the sixth and seventh Northern Expeditions, and even when the country was in danger, such announcements would be made.

I hope businessmen from all over the world can help, but generally speaking, it is often an exchange of rights and interests, and there are not many people who are sincerely willing to help. It will last for 100 million taels of silver. This is still a huge chamber of commerce, and it is for other purposes.

After donating a million taels of silver just now, he turned around and used this to earn money from the common people.

Most of the chambers of commerce donated tens of thousands of taels everywhere, and some chambers of commerce even made millions of taels a year, but donated a hundred or so taels.

This is of little significance, but a bit of a loss of national integrity.

"Well, and it's limited to Kyoto, don't say outside Kyoto, it's in Kyoto, but merchants from all over the country are allowed to come to Beijing to donate."

Xu Qingxiao continued.

"Restrict Kyoto?"

Gu Yan didn't understand this time even more. There are many powerful people in Kyoto, and there are many rich people, but the richer the more stingy, let alone donating to the Great Wei?

It is better to say that during the war, after all, the country is broken, and many businessmen will be affected, so they have to donate, but now it can be regarded as a peaceful and prosperous age, and it is almost impossible for these businessmen to donate.

Moreover, after donating, there is no benefit, it is nothing more than a plaque from the Ministry of Households, of course, the most donated, for example, the highest record, 700 million taels, Emperor Wu rewarded a few words, but it is not a plaque, it can only be pasted In the family hall.

Meaningful is meaningful, but not much.

Therefore, Gu Yan really did not understand Xu Qingxiao's thoughts.

"My lord, in a word, it's good for you to do this, and leave the rest to Xu."

"Within seven days, I asked the three major chambers of commerce to scramble to provide materials."

When Xu Qingxiao spoke, his tone was full of determination.

Seeing the determination on Xu Qingxiao's face, coupled with the confident tone, Gu Yan was full of curiosity, but since Xu Qingxiao didn't say anything, he didn't ask too much.

seven days!Okay, let's see what method Xu Qingxiao will use to make the three major merchants lose money to the bank after these seven days.

After a while, the carriage arrived at Shouren Academy.

"Master Gu, walk slowly all the way."

Xu Qingxiao got down from the carriage, and bowed to Master Gu who came out to see him off.

"Rest early."

Gu Yan nodded, and then returned to the carriage.

tread!tread!tread!

When the carriage moved forward, Xu Qingxiao also let out a sigh of relief, he turned and entered the school, and began to prepare the plan.

But after Xu Qingxiao walked into the school, a familiar figure appeared on the tea table.

"Chen Shangshu."

Xu Qingxiao was a little curious, he didn't expect Chen Zhengru to be waiting for him in Shouren Academy.

"My subordinate, Xu Qingxiao, pay my respects to Chen Shangshu."

Xu Qingxiao walked quickly and bowed to Chen Zhengru.

"Shouren, don't salute."

Chen Zhengru got up and supported Xu Qingxiao.

"Chen Shangshu, do you have something important to do at such a time?"

Xu Qingxiao was curious. At this hour, it was already dark, why did Chen Zhengru suddenly appear?

Visiting late at night is probably very important.

"Shouren, something might happen."

Chen Zhengru suppressed his voice and spoke out slowly.

After saying this, Xu Qingxiao couldn't help frowning.

The dignified Prime Minister of Wei, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and Confucianism in the Palace of Literature, this kind of person is used to storms. Anything in front of him may be a small matter, but if he says something happened, it must be a big thing.

"Master Shangshu, what about entering the room?"

Xu Qingxiao invited the other party into the room.

"it is good."

Chen Zhengru walked directly into Xu Qingxiao's room.

After entering the room, Xu Qingxiao raised her hand slightly, and the Eight Desolation Clock appeared, and the awe-inspiring righteousness permeated the surroundings, forming something similar to an enchantment, which could prevent others from peeping.

"Such a cultural instrument is really extraordinary."

Looking at the Eight Desolation Clock, Chen Zhengru couldn't help admiring, but today he came to find Xu Qingxiao on important matters, so he didn't talk much.

"Master Chen, what's the matter?"

Xu Qingxiao didn't waste time, and went straight to the point.

"Shouren, the old man asks you, how do you feel about this Taiping Poetry Festival?"

Chen Zhengru asked Xu Qingxiao.

"The literary world of the Wei Dynasty has indeed declined."

"But the decline is a bit weird. Qingxiao doesn't know the strength of the Wei literary world, but no matter how bad it is, except for the first day, only one or two of the top ten literati will be included in the list. Even on the first day, it is impossible for there to be only five. people."

"Furthermore, the Ten Kingdoms are so aggressive this time. It stands to reason that they should respect the Great Wei Palace and pay respects to the Great Wei. But this time, these literati don't seem to care about the Great Wei Palace or the Great Wei at all."

"It is reasonable to say that no literati would do it just to leave the stage. It is unconfucian, not like a literati, but like some merchants."

Xu Qingxiao pointed out the problems, and these three problems made him feel the most serious.

Which one of the dignified Wei Wengong is not the pride of the heavens everywhere?Furthermore, there are four major academies, which are equivalent to the four top universities in the Wei Dynasty, and everyone in them has the talent of Confucianism and Taoism.

He is an enlightened scholar, but at the Taiping Poetry Fair, none of them were included in the list. In the end, he still relied on himself to turn the tide.

It is conceivable that if he did not show up, Dawei would be ashamed this time.

Still claiming to be orthodox Confucianism and Taoism, the line of saints?It's all a joke.

"kindness."

"The literary circles of the Wei Dynasty did decline, which is normal. After all, it was affected by the Northern Expedition. However, even if it was affected again, it would not be so unbearable as the Taiping Poems."

"As for the great talents of the Ten Kingdoms, they are indeed a little weird. If you change to the Taiping Poetry Festival, when you see this old man, you will definitely worship him, and there will be respect in your eyes."

"In the Great Wei's style of conduct, they will also show politeness. Even facing the Great Wei literati, they are all kinds of curry favors, but this year is different. They are a little arrogant."

"The eyes are full of arrogance, and the demeanor has completely changed. This early exit has never happened since the founding of Da Wei. Don't say that Da Wei did nothing wrong. Even if Da Wei did wrong, they will not leave early. .”

"Do you know why?"

Chen Zhengru nodded and answered Xu Qingxiao's questions at the same time.

"Why?"

Xu Qingxiao asked.

"Zhu Sheng originated from the Great Wei."

"So the literati in the world regard the Palace of Literature as a holy place, and the literati of the Great Wei Dynasty are disciples of saints."

When Chen Zhengru said this, he looked extremely proud and at the same time extremely confident.

And this, Xu Qingxiao also had to admit.

How exaggerated is the influence of the saint?

Speaking by myself is not insulting or disrespecting saints at all. In the final analysis, I don't want to follow Zhu Sheng's lineage, but choose to create my own school, which is actually not a problem.

At least before Zhu Sheng was not sanctified, many people had created their own schools, and Zhu Sheng's school also came out all the way from that time.

But since Zhu Sheng became the fifth generation of saints, all schools of thought have disappeared, replaced by a kind of fanaticism, a kind of fanaticism of scholars all over the world.

Xu Qingxiao couldn't deny Zhu Sheng's charisma. In other words, if he was in that era, even with countless poems, he probably wouldn't dare to compete with the saint.

This is the charm of the saint.

Naturally, Xu Qingxiao believed and agreed with Chen Zhengru's words.

But since this is the case, then the Taiping Poetry Fair will have a big problem.

Before Xu Qingxiao could continue to ask, Chen Zhengru spoke again, telling Xu Qingxiao the ins and outs of today's Taiping Poetry Meeting.

Including how Sun Jing'an reprimanded the great Wei literati, and how he favored the great talents of the ten countries, he said it clearly, without favoring his own great Confucianism, and without being dark.