Great Wei scholar

It's a bit of an internal taste, but there is a huge loophole.

That is, when you win over a chamber of commerce, will he collude with the other two major chambers of commerce?

When you are plotting against him, will he plot against you in turn?

Now the three merchants have common interests, raising prices together, it is very difficult for you to sow discord.

People are not stupid.

It can only be said that this plan looks quite good, but it is really difficult to practice, ignoring human nature.

But I have to say that Hua Xingyun is a smart person, and he was definitely not stupid to come up with this plan, it just underestimated human nature.

Rolling up the strategy, Xu Qingxiao nodded and said.

"That's a good idea."

Xu Qingxiao nodded, and he praised.

Because this plan is indeed good, but it can't be used. It's just that there is no need to say it so clearly. It is a good thing that people are willing to make some contributions to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and this enthusiasm cannot be discouraged.

After Hua Xingyun heard this, he couldn't help showing joy.

"Since Mr. Xu agrees, can the subordinate's plan be carried out?"

Hua Xingyun asked excitedly.

"No, Gu Shangshu has already thought of a better way."

"Brother Hua, your strategy is indeed good, but it is a bit inferior to Gu Shangshu's, but this is normal. After all, Gu Shangshu, as the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, is naturally more sophisticated than me, and it is normal."

When Xu Qingxiao opened his mouth, he would definitely not agree with Hua Xingyun's stuff.

But it's not good to refuse directly, just find a reason at random, and just prevaricate it like this.

"Gu Shangshu thought of a better way?"

"May I ask Mr. Xu, what is the solution?"

Hua Xingyun opened his mouth, his eyes full of curiosity.

But Xu Qingxiao couldn't help but look at him.

The latter felt Xu Qingxiao's gaze, and immediately understood why Xu Qingxiao looked at him like this, and immediately lowered his head and said.

"The subordinate understands that such a matter, a mere official under the subordinate, really has no right to intervene."

Hua Xingyun understood why Xu Qingxiao looked at him like this, and apologized immediately.

"No, it's just that Brother Hua has just returned to the capital, and he has just joined the Ministry of Household Affairs. Since you have chosen to be a police officer, let's do the things at hand first."

Xu Qingxiao didn't want to say too much, so as not to say that he was suppressing Hua Xingyun.

However, Hua Xingyun is just an official now, and it is best not to participate in some things. Whether there is Hua Xingyun is of little significance.

And there is another point, everyone already knows about the government and business affairs, Hua Xingyun inexplicably gave Xu Qingxiao a feeling of knowing what to do, and there are strategies in his hands.

To be honest, Xu Qingxiao doesn't think that Hua Xingyun didn't consider the issue of human nature, but he still wants to leave this strategy to himself, why?

Are you deliberately making yourself look down on him?

There is this possibility, but I can't be sure. There is no need to wrong someone casually. It's just that I'm not very familiar with the situation at the moment. It's best to be careful.

"Okay, brother Hua, you go back first."

Xu Qingxiao said that he still had other things to deal with and planned to go back to rest.

"Well, Mr. Xu, go slowly, and this subordinate will leave."

After Hua Xingyun bent down and sent Xu Qingxiao off respectfully, he didn't think much, and walked directly towards the Great Wei Palace.

There was indeed no trace of complaint or anger, and it seemed extremely flat.

And after Xu Qingxiao returned to the room.

Gu Yan was still happily settling the accounts, and the smile on his face became wider with every additional tael.

When he saw Xu Qingxiao came back, Gu Yan said as if asking for credit.

"Shouren, do you know how much money you added during the time you left?"

Gu Yan said excitedly.

"How many?"

Xu Qingxiao was a little curious, but her mind was still a little drunk.

"8000 million taels! A total of 8000 million taels! Hahahaha, we are about to break through the 80 taels soon. You said 150 million taels before, but I don't believe it."

"But now, the old man believes it, completely believes it."

Gu Yan said excitedly.

Xu Qingxiao went out for more than two hours this time, and the liquidation of these two hours alone brought in an additional 8000 million taels of silver. How could he not be excited?How unhappy?

For a while, considering the annual income of the treasury, it was only ten million taels. When luck is good, the harvest is better, and it is only 5000 million taels. Now in more than two hours, 8000 million taels of silver have been added .

This is simply a money grab.

Oh no, it's not so fast to grab money, is it?

"Well, it's not bad."

Xu Qingxiao nodded, and then lay directly on the bed. He was a little drunk and wanted to rest. It is a trivial matter not to sleep for a period of time, and the wine was a little uncomfortable.

It's delicious, it's quite delicious, but it's not the kind of smooth liquor like baijiu, but the kind of extremely stimulating spirit, like a fire, it's really hard to handle.

"Shouren, why are you so drunk? Who made you drink? Those old generals?"

"Those old guys only know how to drink, Shouren, you should stay away from those guys in the future, a bunch of idiots."

Gu Yan cursed a little angrily, but he didn't scold Xu Qingxiao, but scolded those idiots for bringing Xu Qingxiao down.

Lying on the bed, Xu Qingxiao didn't feel anything about Gu Yan's words.

Civil and military confrontation is a relatively normal thing.

Right now Xu Qingxiao needs to think about a few things.

[-]. The matter of strange arts.

Xu Qingxiao has an inexplicable intuition that it is coming soon, this is an inexplicable intuition.

Two, matters of martial arts.

Even if he escaped the censorship, he had to quickly improve his martial arts realm and get rid of the strange art as soon as possible, otherwise, something would happen sooner or later.

Three, the sword of people's hearts.

I have to forge this sword of people's hearts as soon as possible, so that it can effectively prevent some people from plotting against me secretly.

Fourth, the development of the Great Wei.

If the money is received, the waterwheel project can be operated directly, and it will not only cover the fifty counties, but directly cover half of the Great Wei. As for the rest, it is not that there is no money.

It's because the vassal kings haven't cleaned up yet, and it's impossible to work for those vassal kings for free. It must be to let their own territory develop first.

And many places need to spend money, although 100 million taels of silver may feel like a lot, it is really not enough to spend. With grain production, the next step must be to build bridges and roads to improve economic capacity.

Everyone knows the truth that if you want to get rich, build roads first, and you need to set up some special institutions to allocate funds to research and develop various things that improve food production and farming, such as searching for things like potatoes.

Everything is a large sum of money, which adds up to astronomical figures.

These four things made Xu Qingxiao inexplicably tired.

But if these four things are solved, I can lie flat, really lie flat, eat, drink, play, and enjoy myself.

Every day I go to Peach Blossom Temple to chat with girls, and I go to some poetry gatherings if I have nothing to do.

To be honest, Xu Qingxiao has never taken the initiative to get acquainted with some dignitaries since he came to the Great Wei Capital, nor has he attended any small banquets.

If this continues, I'm afraid I will die alone forever.

And just when Xu Qingxiao was thinking wildly, Gu Yan's voice suddenly sounded.

"Shouren, the old man asked you something."

"There are six positions for the first product, you have one, and you have reserved one by default. There are four remaining positions, and the eight chambers of commerce are all vying for them."

"Why don't we talk to His Majesty about adding four additional positions, otherwise one less will be ten million taels."

Gu Yan mentioned a key issue. There are only six positions for Yipin, Xu Qingxiao has one, Zhang Ruhui has one, and the remaining four sell for [-] million taels, but the eight major chambers of commerce are scrambling to get in.

Gu Yan understands the theory of hunger marketing, but the problem is that if there is one less, that is, ten million taels of silver, he can't bear it.

"Don't worry, Master Gu, I've already thought about it."

"The position of the first rank is definitely not allowed, but the inspector is still vacant, one is ten million taels, do you think they will not want to?"

Xu Qingxiao said so.

After saying this, Gu Yan regained his energy.

"Inspection?"

Gu Yan was a little curious.

"En, Jin, Hui, and Gan, the three merchants, and the one that ranks higher will be included in the first rank."

"We still need their materials now. We can talk about it. We have already made an appointment. See you tomorrow night."

"The four of them must be first-class. As for the other four chambers of commerce, let them have the position of inspecting the chamber of commerce, which is a supervision and investigation. In this way, it can form checks and balances."

"I have asked someone to investigate. The size of Shanxi merchants is not comparable to that of the other four merchants. But if they are given the responsibility of arresting them, they don't need to wait for me to take action. Their own people know their own people better."

"Once checks and balances are formed, the Ministry of Household Affairs can take advantage of the fisherman's advantage and watch the tigers fight."

Xu Qingxiao revealed his plan.

Why is there six for Yipin?Is it purely to cooperate with the six parts?

Definitely not, one first grade is ten million taels, not to mention Gu Yan is reluctant, Xu Qingxiao is also reluctant.

It can develop ten first-grade products, doesn't it seem a bit cheap?More importantly, setting up ten positions can be regarded as a division of power.

It's better to set up an inspection, let the following four chambers of commerce be inspectors, and use the small to manage the big. These chambers of commerce do not have intrigues on weekdays?Ranked eighth, don't want to kill the previous chamber of commerce?

I definitely want to.

Then Xu Qingxiao gave them a stage to fight on their own.

It's best if the dog bites the dog, the fight is almost over, and he comes forward again, shuffles the cards, and re-installs his cronies, wouldn't he be reaping the benefits of the fisherman?

Don't think that Xu Qingxiao is playing dirty, this is also what this group of businessmen got dirty first.

Xu Qingxiao was completely forced.

After hearing what Xu Qingxiao said, Gu Yan couldn't help admiring.

"Shouren, your thoughts are really meticulous and terrifying, and you can see the whole situation in a single word. In this regard, I am not as good as you."

Gu Yan couldn't help but speak, these words came from his heart.

There is no meaning of flattery at all.

"Master Gu is serious. I came up with this plan, so it's normal to be more careful. If you came up with it, it might be even more careful."

"However, Mr. Gu, don't just boast. When you're fine, find out where the unreasonable things are, so that you can be perfect."

Xu Qingxiao didn't accept compliments, instead he hoped that Gu Yan would be picky, so as not to cause any confusion.

"Well, Shouren, you have this idea. This time, the old man is sincerely willing to assist you to become the Minister of the Household Department."

"The old man does feel that there is something wrong, that is, the major academies give priority to admission."

"I'm afraid this method of admission will attract public resentment."

"Although these businessmen do have money to invite Confucian scholars to teach, it is really not good to blatantly give priority to them."

Gu Yan opened his mouth and said so.

And Xu Qingxiao nodded, and then said.

"In this way, Mr. Gu, make a slight change, limit the number of places, and divide the academies. The better the academies, the fewer the places. For example, the four major academies will open ten additional priority admission places a year."

"Choose the ten best from among the descendants of merchants to reduce the resentment in the hearts of the people, but if the people really make a big fuss, I have another way."

Xu Qingxiao made a sound.