Come on, Your Highness

At this moment, there is silence in the main hall of the Qing Dynasty, and the drop of a needle can be heard.

All eyes, including Emperor Tiangan, were fixed on He Xichao who was slowly reporting.

"...The minister made the decision without authorization and collected the customs duties for the first two years of border trade from merchants in advance in the form of market access. Please allow the emperor to approve it."

The more so, the more calm He Xichao's tone became, and he spoke slowly, hiding the intention of asking for credit in his words, and showing a strong heart. After speaking, he still respectfully and respectfully drafted the impromptu market access plan drafted by the scholars as before. The book of principles is presented overhead.

However, he waited for a long time, but no one came to collect the document. He couldn't help but raised his head in wonder, only to see that the five cabinet ministers and Emperor Tiangan were still staring at him, their gazes were a bit creepy.

He bent his lips slightly, and coughed almost inaudibly towards his side. Xiao Hong looked at Eunuch Huang and reminded: "Old Huang, are you stupid?"

When Eunuch Huang heard the words, "Ah yo", he repeatedly confessed: "Isn't this old slave stunned by Mr. He? I haven't recovered for a while, Your Majesty, Your Highness, please forgive me."

Now, at this moment, who was entangled in his gaffe, Emperor Tiangan took a deep look at He Xichao, and then took the document with a complicated heart.

It actually did it!

"Your Majesty, although it is less than expected to collect tariffs directly, this is the most effective way I can think of to promote and open up border trade. Please forgive me."

Excuse me what?

Fifteen million taels!If this is still less, what is the shortage of the household department these years?

Emperor Tiangan had previously discussed with Elder Xie Ge, for the sake of Quan Xiaohong's face, if He Xichao couldn't solve the frontier army's salary, where should he move such a sum of money.

"Your Excellency He is too modest. This is the first time I have seen such a rich man in this old age. It is really an eye-opener!"

These words came from Wang Ge's old mouth. This old man has always seen that He Xichao's eyes are not eyes, and his nose is not nose.

But until now, He Xichao solved the household deficit that caused the court the most difficulty in one fell swoop, and he had to admit that this son was a truly capable minister.

It is nothing to do well in the imperial examination, but it is really powerful to solve the difficulties of everyone, and it is also the most scarce talent in the court.

Hu Ge took a look at Wang Ge and said, "Don't forget, it's still money taken from those mercenary merchants. Mr. He, I'm really curious, how did you come up with this idea."

Not only Mr. Hu Ge, but everyone including the emperor looked over in the same way.

He Xichao smiled slightly, and said calmly and calmly: "It's nothing more than putting yourself in the shoes and thinking about it."

Old Wang Ge asked, "Why?"

"From the point of view of merchants, the opening of border trade by the imperial court, my lords, is it a good thing or a bad thing?"

"It's a good thing."

"Is the tariff [-]% or [-]% important to the merchant's ten-fold or hundred-fold profit?"

The ministers shook their heads: "It doesn't matter."

"Since that's the case, it's them who should be worried."

"This..." Several cabinet ministers glanced at each other, and finally Hu Ge asked, "Please advise."

"Since it's a good thing, since it's making money, then everyone has the opportunity. The indecision now is nothing more than duplicity. Merchants who deal with money all day, they fear and suffer the most." He Xichao The corners of his lips curled up, his eyes sparkled, and he said confidently, "Watching others make money."

After He Xichao finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent for an instant.

To be able to grasp the minds of these profiteers so thoroughly, wouldn't this person have to be even more... Ahem, it should be said to be exquisite.

"Papapa——" There was a loud clapping sound from the side, and Xiao Hong gave a thumbs up and praised loudly, "Okay, I really deserve to be the number one talented scholar in my dynasty! No, it is unprecedented, and unprecedented!" Come, the most intelligent person in the world! Is it still a problem to pay the frontier army? Father, my lords, what we should consider now is how to spend the 500 million taels of silver well and wisely , don’t waste it, hey, right?”

Look at Xiao Hong's complacency, he spared no effort to praise loudly, as if He Xichao was more happy than himself for his great achievements.

If it wasn't for the presence of all the elders today, I'm afraid that even their love would be revealed on the spot.

Emperor Tiangan really wanted to lower his face and warn him not to get carried away, but in the end the surprise that He Xichao brought him was too great, and the smile leaked out before he even opened his mouth.

"Your Majesty, a few days ago, Uncle Xi'an said that there was a lot of silt in the north and south canals, which hindered the movement of ships. I thought it was time to dig it out." Xie Ge followed Xiao Hong's words.

Then Mr. Wang Ge also said: "Your Majesty, there was a severe drought in the north last year, and the people's harvest dropped sharply. I thought that since the central government is not as rich as it is, the tax in severe areas should be exempted, so that the people can tide over the difficulties."

Then Hu Gelao followed suit: "In the battle against the Huns, many soldiers were killed and injured, and the compensation should be implemented as soon as possible. They are all heroes, and people's hearts should not be chilled."

"Since the border trade is about to start, these main business officials think that it should be repaired as soon as possible, otherwise the caravan will increase sharply and the road will be uneven, which will be a troublesome thing."

"Yes, yes, and..."

"That's right, and besides..."

Before the silver saw its shadow, it had already been divided like a piece of cake.

Xiao Hong blinked his eyes, turned his head to look at He Xichao, and said with a speechless face: "Xichao, according to the flowering method of the elders, it seems that the 500 million taels can't be restrained."

He Xichao shrugged: "Well, the imperial court is too poor."

Emperor Tiangan: "..." I have already saved a lot!

He ignored these two, raised his hand and waved it lightly, and the voices in his ears suddenly stopped, and he said in a helpless voice, "My dear friends, this silver has not been put into the warehouse yet, so it's better to wait until the Ministry of Accounts plays the performance before making plans." ? Come back and draw up a brochure, and come out in a prioritized way."

Several elders in the pavilion said: "The minister waits to obey the order."

"He Aiqing."

"The minister is here."

Emperor Tiangan pointed to the market access principle and asked: "According to what is written on it, the merchant's deposit will be delivered tomorrow?"

He Xichao replied: "Yes, so I would like to ask the emperor to order the household department to count the silver taels tomorrow and put them into the warehouse for settlement. It's just that the amount is relatively large and the number of places is limited. I am afraid that it will cause quarrels and fights and lose the silver taels. I implore the emperor to assign officers and soldiers to hold the line. Besides, the market is ready The entrance is open to all merchants, and the emperor is requested to send supervisors to the scene to supervise because there is no phenomenon of secretly leaving names. It is just that the five salt merchants surrendered first, so the minister has already handed over five quotas to them. So there are only ten left."

After He Xichao finished speaking, Emperor Tiangan nodded: "Minister of the Xuanhu Department, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Commander of the five cities' soldiers and horses."

After hearing this, Eunuch Huang immediately went down to give orders.

Mr. Xie Ge is very proud of his young apprentice. Before he had the merits of cotton to benefit the world, and later he had the border trade to relieve the urgent need of the national treasury. Looking at the world, he is absolutely unique.

As long as he is an emperor, even if he is a foolish emperor, he is reluctant to part with such a courtier who can make money, and he has a good way to make money, and the source is all right.

In Xie Ge's old eyes, He Xichao is outstanding no matter what he looks at, and Xiao Hong being able to treat him wholeheartedly is a blessing in eight lifetimes!

However, he had already read the market access principles, so he still had some doubts, so he said: "There are more than 50 places, and only [-] places are grabbed, so what should we do with the rest? Mr. Xiaohe, although it is said that first come first, first come first, after all, interests Entanglement, there are many involved behind it, I am afraid there will be trouble."

The status of these merchants was low, but the backers behind them were all prominent figures in the capital. Even if He Xichao didn't care, Old Xie Ge still had to think a little more about him.

They were all immersed in the joy of the 500 million taels, only those who really thought about He Xichao would think so much.

He Xichao raised his hand and bowed to Elder Xie Ge: "Elder Ge has far-reaching thoughts, but you don't have to worry. Although most of the peers in the business field are competitive, there are also win-win cooperation. You have a quota, we There are goods, the demand from the countries in the Western Regions is huge, and these fifteen companies can’t afford it, and they will always need the assistance of their peers in order to maximize the benefits. It’s nothing more than sharing the 50 taels of access fee together, or simply letting others pay for it.”

"So it is!"

With He Xichao's explanation, everyone felt suddenly enlightened.

Hu Ge asked with a smile: "Master Xiaohe, I dare to ask where I learned this way of doing business. It's really amazing! Or maybe we old guys are not smart enough to be younger than you?"

He Xichao smiled: "I don't know how to explain it, I just think too much. If the adults want to understand, we can communicate more on weekdays."

"That's a good deal. If I come to look for you, don't be perfunctory to the old man!"

He Xichao waved his hands again and again: "How dare you."

Now they are waiting for the Minister of the Household Department, the Minister of Rites and the Commander of the Wucheng Army and Horse Commander. Now that there is nothing wrong, these veteran officials simply started gossiping in front of Shengjia.

Wang Ge looked at him and couldn't help but sneered and said, "Old Hu, are you still learning how to do business at such an old age? Can you turn your head around?"

"My lord Wang, you can't control this, right? The sage lives and learns, Your Majesty, don't you think so?"

Emperor Tiangan shook his head and laughed: "What Hu Aiqing said is reasonable."

Zhou Ge raised his hand: "Your Majesty, listen to his nonsense, what kind of medicine is sold in his gourd, how many of us don't know?"

Hu Ge always smiled and didn't answer.

Emperor Tiangan asked, "Oh, what does that mean?"

Old Wang Ge snorted softly: "Isn't the palm pearl of the old Hu's family going to reach the end soon? This is looking after the grandson and son-in-law!"

You can't gossip casually, the family's length is not sensitive, and it can draw in the relationship with each other, making it more friendly to be a man.

But this one is good, the real master is still here, but he doesn't shy away from it at all.

In terms of face, those who can enter the cabinet are not mediocre.

Mr. Hu Ge stroked his beard and smiled, looking at the inexplicable He Xichao, he was pleasing to the eye no matter what he saw: "My little granddaughter is definitely well-educated, elegant and intelligent, ordinary people are reluctant to part with it, just afraid that Mrs. Xiao He will not like it."

"How do you ask Mr. Xiaohe to answer what you said?" Wang Ge said old-fashionedly.

"Hey, you old Wang, are you trying to tear down my platform?"

"Come on, Mr. Hu, your little granddaughter is a good one, and my family is not bad." Mr. Zhou Ge continued, "Mr. Xie, do you think so?"

Mr. Xie Ge sighed in his heart, who said it wasn't, whoever has no granddaughter, his family also has one, and originally planned to marry her, but it's a pity...

He couldn't help looking towards Xiao Hong, only to see that the prince's face was completely black.

Looking at the emperor again, his eyes were on the teacup in his hand, watching the green shoots in the white porcelain cup rise and fall, as if he didn't see it.

Old Xie Ge persuaded: "Okay, you should also calm down a little bit, this is not the way to be in-laws, if you want to be a grandfather of the in-law family like you, Master Xiao He will have to scare away."

"Mr. Xie told the truth." In the end, the emperor smoothed things over, and then turned to look at Eunuch Huang, "Why hasn't he come here yet, Huang Ji, go and have a look."