Please, let me be a fool

As soon as these words came out, the corners of Song Gongwen's mouth twitched, his face expressionless.

If it wasn't for the fact that the other party was the queen mother's cousin, I would have kicked him out on the spot.

But he also knew that he couldn't do this, so he just laughed softly: "Oh? It seems that Mr. Sun has already figured out a solution, very good, then tell me, how to solve the matter of money?"

At this moment, Song Gongwen has already made a decision, if the other party can't tell the reason, or talk nonsense.

Even the cousin of Empress Dowager Sun had to be kicked out.

Then write a note to His Majesty.

The other party was dismissed!

"Actually, I've been thinking about this issue for the past few days, but it's hard to say how to solve it." Sun Kejian said with a smile: "It just so happened that before I came to the capital, I wrote two methods on how to make money."

"And these two methods, if placed in the family of a lower official, are difficult to implement, because they are not qualified, but if the Ministry of household affairs and the court are allowed to do it, it will be seamless."

After speaking, he took out a thick book from his arms and presented it.

Especially his movements, he was very careful, for fear of breaking it.

In fact, the reason why Sun Kejian wanted to be an official.

I just feel that only in the imperial court can I display my talents.

The Sun family's property looks big, but it has too many limitations, so it is not a whim to come to the capital to seek an official.

In particular, the main purpose of his visit to Song Gongwen this time was indeed for this purpose.

Coincidentally, the other party just encountered the corresponding problem.

It's just that Song Gongwen heard this.

Immediately speechless.

How powerful is the Sun family in Yandi?

Especially the family business, I am afraid that only the big families in Jiangnan can match it, but according to you, there are still businesses that the Sun family can't do.

Of course, thinking about it, Song Gongwen still took the book handed over by the other party, glanced at it for a while, and then became speechless. I am afraid that the words written in this book can only understand the meaning.

However, just after he read all the above words clearly, his eyes widened immediately.

On the front page of that book, there were a few large characters crookedly written: Border Mutual Market and Maritime Trade!

Who is Song Gongwen, just by looking at the name.

Just know what's going on.

But it was the first time he had heard of maritime trade, but he could tell himself directly that it was not easy!

Immediately, Song Gongwen didn't say much, and read it carefully.

This book is actually not very thick.

But because the words are ugly.

So let him, can't help but read for a while.

The above content is actually very simple, but it is also very clear, that is, all the border exchanges in various places will be handed over to the imperial court to control, conduct and control in a unified way. If anyone wants to participate, it is also possible, and must be negotiated tax!

At the same time, open up sea trade routes, communicate and do business with several neighboring countries, and at the same time use part of sea transportation to replace water transportation!

And when Song Gongwen finished reading it, there was a hint of shock in his eyes.

Because in the Great Wei, there is actually a mutual market at the border.

With the grassland, or with the southern border.

But the amount is not large, and because of various factors, it is difficult to continue most of the time.

Especially the transaction with the grassland, which is strictly controlled by the imperial court.

Fearing that some businessmen will be motivated by their interests, they will sell some important things such as ironware, which will undoubtedly increase the power of the grassland.

But what if, let the imperial court control all these things?

Then this problem can be greatly reduced.

Especially business tax.

It surprised him even more, not because it was a good idea.

But I didn't expect that the other party, as a businessman, would actually come up with a way to pay taxes. This...really...

Song Gongwen really had nothing to say.

"Mr. Ge, what do you think?" At this time, Sun Kejian said immediately when he saw that the other party was silent.

"Your idea of ​​the border cross market is really good. It can indeed increase the income of the court, and it won't take too long to do it well." Song Gongwen thought for a while and continued: "The problem is that I'm not sure. How big is the volume of cross-border trade."

The mutual market is actually doing business, and then it is implemented and controlled by the imperial court.

Once it is completed, it will definitely increase the government's fiscal revenue in a short period of time.

At the same time, merchants are also allowed to participate, plus business taxes.

The court can almost be regarded as collecting money.

Easy and simple.

However, if the amount is too small, you will not earn much at all. This is also a very real problem.

"These subordinates have already understood." Sun Kejian said with a smile: "You also know before that I have done business with grassland tribes because of the support of my family. In fact, most grassland merchants are interested in silk, fine wine, etc. , are of great interest.”

"Besides, the Central Plains also needs horses from the grassland, as well as medicinal materials such as ginseng, so this business will definitely work."

"Before the official, I made a preliminary estimate. If we can start a mutual market at the northern border."

"Then the annual income of the court will definitely increase a lot!"

Speaking of this, Sun Kejian seemed to have thought of something, and continued: "And there is a more important point, that is, once the people of the grassland tribes regard the things in the Central Plains as indispensable items, then we can gradually Control the economic lifeline of the grassland!"

"Think about it, people in the grassland have no fixed place to live and eat wherever they go, but once they get used to certain things?"

"Besides, do the ordinary people of the grassland tribe really want to fight? Isn't it because there is no food?"

"But once we can provide these, what will happen to the final result?"

As soon as these words came out, Song Gongwen couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Yes, the grassland tribes used troops against the Central Plains for many years because they were used to looting.

Although this is easy, it requires the price of life, but who in the world is willing to die?

If at this time, without risking their lives, they can ensure that they have no worries about food and clothing, then the prairie people will not only become more dependent on the Central Plains, but may even have a yearning for the Central Plains.

At that time, even if the leader of the grassland tribe wants to start a war, how many people are willing to obey?

"That's right, that's the reason!" Song Gongwen thought more and more.

I thought the idea would work.

Perhaps because of this, the grassland and the Central Plains will maintain peace for a long time without interfering with each other.And this is the main purpose!

Immediately, he looked at the other party again, and couldn't help but said: "Master Sun, if your idea is successful, it may be able to keep the border of the Wei Dynasty safe for decades, or even hundreds of years!"

"Don't dare to do it, don't dare to do it!" Sun Kejian was flattered immediately when he heard the words, and said with a smile: "However, the court must strictly control and dominate the transaction with the grassland. Tens of thousands of taels of silver."

Speaking of this, a hint of hatred appeared in his eyes, but he quickly continued: "There is also the goods to be traded, we have to control them at the beginning, and it just so happens that the lower official initially listed a tradeable goods Check the list to see if there is any problem."

As he spoke, Sun Kejian took out another long note and handed it to the other party.

Song Gongwen did not hesitate, and immediately took it.

The goods above are normal and not many.

It is nothing more than silk, fine wine and other things, all of which are under the control of the imperial court today.

But soon, when he saw the last item on the list, his scalp felt numb and his hands couldn't help shaking.

Because the name of this product is called: Five Stone Powder!

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Chapter 1 Zhenbei Pass where the remnants of the former royal family are in serious situation 【Ask for a monthly ticket】

Song Gongwen was shocked when he saw the list.

He suddenly felt that the queen mother's cousin in front of him.

It can no longer be described as a talent, it can be said that he is a ruthless person.

He was originally a businessman, but he came up with a business tax method for the court to make money from the businessman.

Not only that, but also directly included things like Wushi powder in the trading list with the prairie people.

What is five stone powder?

It can be said to be a kind of medicinal material.

For seriously injured people, it has the effect of relieving pain.

But this thing was strictly banned by the court!

Just like the dynasty before the Great Wei Dynasty, the reason why it was shattered was related to Wushisan.

As for the reason, it is also very simple, because Wushi Powder is addictive.

If it is taken for a long time, people will become even more muddled, like a walking corpse. In serious cases, they can't even think normally.

Moreover, it is very difficult to quit. After becoming dependent, it is necessary to take it every day.

In that dynasty, some high-ranking officials and dignitaries took pride in taking Wushi powder, thus forming a trend.

In the end, even the royal family also started, causing the country to become turbulent and civil strife.

That's why.

After Emperor Taizu Gao established the country.

Wushi powder was designated as a banned drug. If an official or a child is found to be taking it, he will be dismissed directly from his post and reputation, and he will never be hired as a soldier.

Of course, due to the strict prohibition, there are still sales of five stone powder in some border areas in the Great Wei Dynasty.

But because it didn't cause too much impact, the court also turned a blind eye.

As long as the five stone powder does not flow into the Central Plains, it can be sold wantonly.

But now, Sun Kejian actually wants to use it as a commodity for trading.

Buy it directly among the grassland tribes.

Song Gongwen was completely predictable.

If it is really successful, what kind of scene will it be when the grassland tribes start taking Wushi powder?Will there still be fighting power?Are you afraid you can't even hold a knife?

That's why I feel that Sun Kejian in front of me is definitely a ruthless person through and through!

At the same time, he suddenly thought of what the other party said before.

It was precisely because of lack of preparation that the goods were robbed by the prairie people.

It turned out that this person has always held a grudge, otherwise how could he come up with such a method?

Of course, Song Gongwen has no objection in his heart to selling Wushi powder to the grassland.

There is no other reason. From the beginning of the establishment of the Great Wei Dynasty, those grassland tribes invaded the Central Plains almost every once in a while, burning, killing and looting, doing all kinds of evil, even the unarmed people.

Even at other times, taking the period of the first emperor as an example, at least tens of thousands of people in the northern border were brutally murdered.

It can be said that there is a deep blood feud between the Central Plains and the grassland.

Under such circumstances, how can you sympathize with your enemy?