Yun Chu opened the last page of the account book, looked at the last string of numbers on his left hand, and sighed softly and said to Liu Yuanshou: "There is too much money left. We need to keep more supplies in the future. The people of the Tang Dynasty have had more money in their hands in recent years.
I think someone will sell a large amount of copper again."
Although Liu Yuanshou was very shrewd, he did not know that the royal family, nobles, aristocratic families, temples, and Taoist temples really controlled the economy of the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, he did not know how to answer what Yun Chu said.
"In the past, Jinchangfang was mostly responsible for the renovation of Fangshizi. Now, since Wannian County has such a large amount of money on its books, the county government will take the lead in doing it."
Liu Yuanshou was stunned for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, the country is the country and the home is the home. The two cannot be confused. There is nothing wrong with Jinchangfang in the process of transforming Fangshizi over the years. Wannian County has been rash to take over, and
Not to mention whether the people are willing or not, we people have never done it before, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to do it well."
Yunchu glanced at Liu Yuanshou, then at the officials standing solemnly in the hall, shook his head and said: "This renovation of Fangshizi is not just as simple as renovating people's houses, we also have to renovate the roads, water and land in Chang'an City.
Both roads need to be renovated. Where stone slabs should be paved, stone slabs should be paved. Where water channels should be dredged, water channels should be dredged. Some unreasonable roads should be re-planned, and then Fangshizi with conditions to use waterways should be connected with waterways.
In addition, street lights, drainage pipes, and road surface hardening need to be installed on Zhuque Avenue.
No one will pay for these things for us, we can only pay for them ourselves. Since it uses state funds, it is not appropriate for private parties to participate."
Liu Yuanshou scratched his scalp and said, "Why is the county magistrate so anxious to spend the money?"
Yun Chu looked at Liu Yuanshou and smiled. He touched the table with his fingers a few times and said, "Don't save money. Saving things is the best policy. Things that can be done with ten thousand yuan now should be done in a year or two."
If so, I'm afraid more money will be needed.
This time Hu merchants came to Beijing in large numbers, which brought a hidden danger to Chang'an: a large amount of money poured into Chang'an. "
Liu Yuanshou said puzzledly: "Your Majesty, isn't it a good thing for us that a large amount of money has entered Chang'an?"
Yun Chu took out the two Hu cakes he bought when passing by the Hu cake stall in the morning and placed them in front of Liu Yuanshou. He pointed at the Hu cakes and said: "When Hu merchants first entered Chang'an, one cake cost one. Now, three cakes cost four."
money."
Liu Yuanshou was furious and said: "These evil merchants dare to drive up the market price. Don't worry, the county magistrate, I will take action immediately."
Yunchu stood up and came to the officials. He looked at them calmly and said, "Don't bother. The reason why the cake sellers have increased their prices is because the price of food has increased, the price of charcoal has increased, and the prices of other things have also increased."
Yes, he used to be able to support his family in Hukou by selling one cake for one penny, but now he can no longer do so.
Therefore, we have to spend the money we have as soon as possible, hoard all the supplies and put them in the warehouse. However, we should try not to buy food and other livelihood supplies in Chang'an, but go to distant places to buy them.
Although doing this is of no use, in the end, it means that we have not deceived our own people.
In addition, come up with an incentive plan as soon as possible and give out all the money that should be paid."
After Yun Chu finished speaking, he returned to the room. The servants closed the door and separated Yun Chu from the other officials.
Liu Yuanshou said to the crowd of officials: "The county magistrate is as generous as ever. This time, you will be rewarded quite a lot."
All the officials had been waiting for the chief registrar's words for a long time, and they all smiled when they heard the words.
When Wen Wenwen came to Wannian County Government with heavy steps, Yun Chu was making tea. He took a few bites of the Hu cakes bought by Yun Chu, drank a few cups of tea and said to Yun Chu: "This business is
Well, it's a pity that it's not very balanced after all. The amount of grain, coal and other materials we need is far from enough, but there is a huge surplus of things like linen.
It seems that we still need to continue trading, lower the price of redundant materials such as linen, and increase the price of materials such as grain and firewood that we lack. How should we control this? Do you have any regulations?"
Yun Chu shook his head and said: "Most of the movable firewood, grain and other things have gone into Luoyang. This is an act led by the Ministry of Household Affairs. This year, the grain received by Chang'an is less than 30% of previous years. This is the reason why we are short of grain.
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As for the charcoal produced in Guanzhong, it was also taken to Luoyang by the Shaofu Inspector, and we will soon face opposition from Luoyang."
Wen Wen leaned on the chair and said: "Luoyang has become the capital of the East. I expected that it would suck the blood of Chang'an. But I didn't expect that we have already had a big problem here before it started."
Yun Chu smiled and said: "Most of the dignitaries have gone to Luoyang, the eastern capital, and they are not the only people they brought with them."
After saying this, Yun Chu stood up, put on his official uniform, and said to Wen Wen: "I'm going to see your Majesty right now to see if I can leave some benefits to Chang'an in terms of policy."
Wen Wen shook his head and said: "During the Yonghui Year, your Majesty had already decided to move the capital to Luoyang. Although Chang'an is still the capital, your Majesty has already made a decision on what is more important and will not harm the interests of Luoyang to satisfy Chang'an.
As the land area of the Tang Dynasty continued to increase, Chang'an has been said to be a corner of peace. Designating Luoyang as the eastern capital is a national policy of His Majesty to break away from the influence of the Western Qin and enter the Central Plains. This national policy has been implemented for ten years.
It is possible that we will go back."
Yun Chu smiled and said: "Have your ancestors recently had the idea of rebuilding the golden body for the family temple?"
Wen Wen nodded and said: "It has already begun. After all, the people now are really rich and a little too rich.
Yesterday, I saw that the handymen in Chang'an County were eating biscuits with meat for breakfast. If things continue like this, wouldn't they be eating big fish and big meat?"
Yun Chu smiled and said: "So, you started to build special residences for the officials in Chang'an County and let them buy them?"
Wen Wen laughed and said: "They are used to spending money randomly. Rather than eating up all the money, it is better to let them buy a house. After the golden statue of my family temple is completed, the life will not go back to what it was."
years ago.
Let me tell you, I am going to borrow money this time. Didn’t the imperial court have a way to catch envoys with money?
This is an opening, and I am ready to take advantage of it."
Yun Chu shook his head and said: "Just make good use of the money you have. If you go to borrow money now, it would be weird if those people don't ask you for more than double the interest. Don't think about it."
She smiled softly and said, "There are always some who are stupid."
Yun Chu smiled and said: "If it's less, it's useless. If it's too much, you can't afford it when the time comes, and there will be endless troubles."
She smiled softly and said, "I have no intention of paying it back."
Yun Chu looked up and down carefully and said softly: "The golden cicada escapes from its shell, or should I close the door and beat the dog?"
Wen Wen said: "Close the door and beat the dog. I don't have the courage to die together. It's better for the golden cicada to escape its shell."
"After the golden cicada escapes from its shell, what kind of insect will you, the county magistrate, turn into?"
Wen Wenhe chuckled and said, "Yu Shi Yan Guan, the person they dislike the most."
"So, you want to take advantage of the peak of Hu businessman's business success to sell Chang'an County?"
Wen Wen shook his head and said: "The taxes in Chang'an County belong to the Tang Dynasty, and no one can take them away. The people of Chang'an County also belong to the Tang Dynasty. No one can drag away the daughters of the common people to pay off debts. The officials in Chang'an County belong to the Tang Dynasty."
They can't use the officials of the Tang Dynasty to hold them accountable. As for me, I am also an official of the Tang Dynasty. I borrowed money and spent it in the Tang Dynasty, but I didn't put it into my own pocket. The person who borrowed the debt was the magistrate of Chang'an County, and I am not a Chang'an County official.
After the county magistrate, the debts owed by the Chang'an County magistrate are none of my business. They can only find the next Chang'an County magistrate.
What do you think of this approach?"
Yun Chu smiled and said: "It's good, but your reputation is ruined from now on, and your son will never marry a daughter from a good family."
He waved his hand gently and boldly and said: "Go and do your business. My son will just marry Yun Jin from now on. Could it be that your daughter is not a daughter of a good family?
Besides, if I don’t make myself look disgusting to gods and ghosts, how can Your Majesty be willing to trust me with a certain place in the East and West Terrace Pavilion?”
Yunchu sighed and said, "You have to think about it."
Wen Wen shook her head and said: "You can never think clearly. There are always pros and cons to weigh. The only difference is whether you do it or not. This time the money disaster is coming again. If I can't save the big flood caused by this wave of money disaster,
If I stay in this big pit in Chang'an County, I will no longer be gentle to them."
Yun Chu took a look at Gentle's crotch and couldn't help but admired: "He is indeed a gentle man who is known as the pillar of the south."
Wen Wen added: "There is no way, the development of Chang'an County is not as good as that of Wannian County. It is no longer something that can be caught up with hard work.
I have no choice but to take a shortcut and find a way out. When you take charge of Chang'an City, at least there will be a balanced development of Chang'an City for you to use."
Yun Chu felt sour in his heart when he heard this, but he waved to Wen Wen with a smile and left Wannian County.
He knew that Rou Wen came here not to discuss with him this time, but to inform him. He is a proud man. Even if Yun Chu is his life and death friend, he still thinks that he is the most powerful man in the world.
, will not accept Yunchu's protection. On the contrary, he still has to fly freely in his own sky in order to be regarded as a generation of heroes.
Why do things increase in price?
It's because there is more money and less stuff.
How can we prevent the prices of things from continuing to rise and allow the little money in people's hands to continue to maintain a certain purchasing power?
Answer: Let there not be too much money on the market, and let the amount of money be basically equal to the value of the materials.
How can we keep all this extra money from moving?
Answer: Wen Wen is planning to borrow money in the name of Chang'an County, expand Chang'an County, develop Chang'an County, and turn the money into roads, city walls, water conservancy facilities, medical centers, schools, Pingzhun Pharmacy and other public facilities that cannot be sold, and then use Chang'an County as the name
In the name of others, the money owed will not be repaid.
As for whether this kind of debt will bring down several wealthy families, Wen Wen doesn't care, and Yun Chu doesn't care, because 90% of the time, the emperor won't care either.
Of course, if you want to default on your debt as a matter of course, there must be a middleman in the middle. This middleman must be an extremely trustworthy person, and his future end must be death.
Yunchu believed that Wenrou had already found the middleman, and Di Renjie was very experienced in this regard.