The next day, the memorial from Yongping Prefect was delivered.
Zhu Qizhen sighed that the efficiency of Yongping Mansion was quite fast, but after reading it, his face became very ugly.
As mentioned in the memorial, the gold ore in Caijiagou is of high grade, the annual profits are very generous, and the potential is very great.
Once the expansion is completed and more people are recruited for mining, the output will continue to increase. It is also said that this place is very close to the capital, and the future profits will be very considerable.
General Zhu Qizhen's memorial was still standing aside, thinking to himself that there were only two possibilities for the local prefect to boast so much.
Or, the Caijiagou gold mine really has unlimited potential, and you can dig out gold with just a pickaxe.
Either...the problem is serious!
"Yuan Bin!"
"I'm here!"
"Send a few people to... note that this is a secret visit to find out the details of the Caijiagou gold mine. Also, who is holding Caijiagou stocks in the market now, especially those with huge amounts?
Check it out too."
"Yes!"
After Yuan Bin left, Wynn came forward with a tea cup and said cautiously: "I don't know much about this stock, but I have also heard some rumors."
"Oh?" Zhu Qizhen asked doubtfully, "What rumors?"
Wynn put down the tea cup and said, "There is Xiao Jing under my hand, does the emperor still remember it?"
Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "Is it the Xiao Jing who helps me manage the palace?"
"It's this person!"
Wynn hurriedly said: "Ever since the emperor noticed the Caijiagou gold mine, my servant has also taken a closer look and ordered Xiao Jing to go to the shop to find out the details of this mine."
Zhu Qizhen suddenly realized that he had almost forgotten that besides Jinyiwei, there was also a Dongchang!
Since Wang Zhen's death, both Jin Ying and Huai En have been keeping a low profile, causing the feared name of Dongchang to almost disappear from everyone's sight.
In the final analysis, these are all directly related to being an emperor.
The emperor placed great emphasis on eunuchs and hoped to use them to suppress the civil service group. Then Dongchang was like a court eagle, baring its teeth and claws to harm people every day.
If the emperor doesn't need it, Dongchang will just be a group of eunuchs.
Wynn continued: "Private rumors say that a big reason why the Caijiagou gold mine is so popular is because of those who hold stocks."
Zhu Qizhen was a little confused and said: "Tell me more specifically."
Wynn smiled and said, "Your Majesty, do you still remember those children from vassal families who studied in Ming Dynasty?"
Zhu Qizhen naturally remembered that when the Japanese pirates were eradicated, he pointed the finger at the Japanese country, and negotiated the issue of garrison and expenses. There was also a proviso that several aristocratic families in the Japanese country would send their young children to the Ming Dynasty to learn advanced knowledge and ideas. p>
Later, Korea, Ryukyu and others also sent people over, and today, there are at least fifty or sixty of them.
These people all have their family certificates and entourage, and there are at least several hundred of them. Honglu Temple will definitely not be able to accommodate them, so we simply let them find a place to live on their own. Anyway, you are not short of money. Buying and renting a house is up to you.<
/p>
On weekdays, apart from regularly studying in the Imperial College, their freedom is not restricted and they can move around the capital at will.
"You mean, these are the people who hold Caijiagou stocks?"
"These are only some of the children of aristocratic families from the vassal state, and some are said to be...officials!"
"Officials? Who are they?"
Zhu Qizhen frowned. He did not prohibit officials from stock trading, but if most of the people holding a certain stock were officials, things would become strange.
"I don't know yet. I only know that the Yongping prefect is one of them. There are many others who did not come forward themselves and sent servants or relatives to buy them. It is said that some of them are high-ranking officials in the court."
Having said this, Zhu Qizhen gradually understood that no wonder the stock was soaring. It turned out that these people were behind it.
To put it bluntly, anyone who buys a stock hopes to skyrocket.
However, most people can only wait for news and cannot really control the stock price trend.
However, if you are a court official or the prince of a vassal state, it is different.
You can use your identity to build momentum, or even spread some false and true news.
And although those princes don’t have much power, they are rich!
They can completely use money to raise the price of the stock.
Zhu Qizhen suddenly realized that what he was most worried about had finally happened.
The purpose of establishing a stock exchange is to obtain private funds and get things done.
Now some people are using this guise to make money with money, cash in large amounts of gold and silver, and even resort to fraud to disrupt the market.
It seems that the market needs to be reorganized!
Early the next morning, before news of Jin Yiwei came, Chen Rong, the Minister of Civil Service, dragged Cao Nai, the chief minister of the cabinet, into the palace in a hurry.
Zhu Qizhen asked: "What's going on with the two Qing families?"
After the two saluted, Chen Rong said hurriedly: "I heard that the emperor is investigating the Caijiagou mining industry?"
Zhu Qi Zhendan smiled and said: "Chen Qing's family is very well-informed!"
Chen Rong ignored the deep meaning in these words and continued: "I am reporting this to the emperor. I think it is not possible. This is the listing of Caijiagou Mining. It is the same as the Railway Bureau. Why is it that the Railway Bureau is doing things in a down-to-earth manner while Caijiagou Mining has become a success?"
What about the money in the listing circle? If minerals are discovered, everyone will not be encouraged to mine them, but will be monitored. I am afraid that no one will be willing to mine from now on!"
It can be seen that he is very anxious.
I have no choice but to hold a lot of stocks in my hands. It would be strange not to be in a hurry!
At this time, you want Jin Yiwei to investigate Caijiagou Mining. Once the news gets out, will it be okay?
Everyone still thinks that Jin Yiwei is going to kill others, but this stock is probably going to fall to the bottom!
After Zhu Qizhen heard this, he looked thoughtful and then looked at Cao Nai: "What does Cao Qing think?"
Cao Nai said calmly: "Back to the emperor, what I am worried about is that if the Caijiagou Mining Industry is investigated, it will have a great impact on the one hand. Now many people inside and outside the capital have bought the Caijiagou Mining Industry.
And many scholars who support the New Deal have also expressed support. Once a thorough investigation is carried out, public opinion will inevitably boil. On the other hand, Chen Shangshu is right. If the mine is contracted and the mine is inspected, who will dare to open the mine in the future?"
Zhu Qizhen then said with a smile: "What Zhang Qing said does make sense. In my opinion... it's better to do this. Jin Yiwei mainly conducts secret visits. Don't disturb them. If nothing happens, that's the best. If something really happens, then...
It’s not too late to intervene.”
Chen Rong immediately hesitated: "I'm afraid..."
Zhu Qizhen continued: "My purpose of implementing the New Deal is to create peace for all ages. Good stock sales indicate that Ming Dynasty is developing rapidly. It's not too late for me to be happy. What do you think?"
The two looked at each other and had to leave.
After coming out of Fengtian Hall, Chen Rong seemed a little unhappy. He quickly caught up with Cao Nai in front and couldn't help but said: "Mr. Cao, what do you mean by the emperor?"
Cao Nai and Chen Rong were originally from the same hometown. Chen Rong's official career was very smooth. He became a Jinshi in the Yongle period and rose to prominence. Now he is an official in the Ministry of Civil Affairs and his future is unlimited. Therefore, he seemed a bit arrogant and said angrily: "I
How do you know? Besides, why do you and I care so much about stocks?"
Chen Rong was annoyed and felt that he had lost face, so he said angrily: "What I am worried about is that once the Jinyiwei is really messed up with the investigation of Caijiagou Mining, you, the chief minister, and I, the heavenly official, will be in trouble in the future.
How can I be worthy of all my fellow villagers?"
Cao Nai suddenly asked: "How many stocks did you buy?"
"I..."
Chen Rong was suddenly speechless and hesitantly said: "Why did Mr. Cao say this?"
"We are from Xingtai Prefecture, and the mine belongs to Yongping Prefecture. We are thousands of miles apart. How can you talk about it, fellow villagers?"
"Isn't this... all Beizhili..."
"Humph!"
Cao Nai ignored him and walked away quickly with a cold face.
Chen Rong had no choice but to think for a moment, then turned around and left the palace. He was still secretly thinking that Cao Nai was afraid of trouble and was not a person who wanted to do big things.
But when he thought about the emperor's words, he felt a little worried, so he stopped going on duty and went home directly.
Soon, someone came to the door.
This man's name is Tang Ziqing. His ancestors were all high-ranking officials. He dare not say that he is the fourth generation or the third prince, but he can be regarded as a disciple and has old officials all over the world.
However, when it came to his generation, there was no destiny to be an official. When the imperial court implemented the New Deal, he simply gave up the scientific examination and specialized in business.
What outsiders didn’t know was that his other identity was that of the largest owner of Caijiagou Mining.
That He Sanshui is only the owner on the surface. In fact, the relationship behind this mine is very hard.
The two greeted each other, and Tang Ziqing said: "Brother Chen Xian called me here, why?"
His father is Chen Rong's old leader, so the two have always treated each other as brothers in private.
Chen Rong smiled bitterly and said, "Is there nothing wrong with your mining industry?"
Tang Ziqing was confused: "What do you mean?"
Chen Rongdao: "Just in all aspects of operations, are there any obstacles?"
Tang Ziqing immediately became vigilant and asked: "Brother Chen Xian, why did you say this, but there is a villain at work?"
Chen Rong looked at Tang Ziqing's sincere look, and thought that the Tang family, which has been cultivated and studied for more than ten generations, is a family of good deeds in Beizhili, and said: "I asked casually, your stock is very hot now, but
Afraid of arousing suspicion among villains."
After hearing this, Tang Ziqing smiled: "With brother Chen Xian in court, who dares to do anything?"
Chen Rong just said seriously: "Be careful, there is no harm."
Tang Ziqing heard something in the words and made a mental note: "Brother Chen Xian, please rest assured, I will definitely pay attention."
Chen Rong then nodded and said: "That's great!"
"By the way, Brother Chen Xian..."
Tang Ziqing smiled: "I'm just going to visit you this time. I have something to tell you."
Chen Rong picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and then asked: "What's the matter?"
Tang Ziqing smiled mysteriously: "After the issuance of new shares, I still have some stocks in hand. I thought to myself, Brother Chen Xian has been working hard for our mining industry these days, but he can't work in vain."
Come and try it soon.]
Chen Rong narrowed his eyes: "You and I are family friends, and you will always help when you need to help. A good brother is too unscrupulous, and he will not be rewarded for his efforts. I cannot ask for these stocks as a brother." p>
"No, no, no, it's not a gift, but asking Brother Xian... to buy shares."
"Buy stocks?"
"Actually, the number is not much, just 200,000 shares. If Brother Xian wants it, how about one tael of silver per share according to the issue price?"
When Chen Rong heard this, he immediately became energetic.
You know, the market price of Caijiagou Mining's stock is close to ten taels of silver per share.
This is equivalent to buying a stock with one tael of silver and making ten times the profit when you resell it.
Two hundred thousand taels, instantly turned into two million taels!
Chen Rong coughed desperately: "This... is not good, as a brother... I still pay attention to honor and integrity!"
After Tang Ziqing heard this, he made a face: "Brother Xian, what did you say? What does this have to do with buying and selling stocks? Brother Xian pays for it, and I buy shares. This is a business."
Seeing that the other party was hesitating, Tang Ziqing added: "The imperial court also stipulates that officials cannot buy stocks. Of course, Brother Xian is a man of good fortune, but if you become a heavenly official, can't you buy a mansion or land? These things
You can buy them all, why can’t you buy stocks?”
Chen Rong was very confused. From the beginning, his help was not in vain. When Caijiagou stock was issued, he used internal channels to obtain 50,000 shares.
If these 50,000 shares can be considered as normal investment income, then this 200,000 shares is obviously something else...
Tang Ziqing smiled again and said: "Besides, doesn't Duke Cao's son also buy stocks with great fanfare? Even the chief minister of the cabinet can buy it, why can't the minister of the Ministry of Personnel not do it?"
Chen Rong then said with a smile: "Brother, I don't know anything about stocks. Let's do this. I'll ask Shaojie tonight."
Shaojie, your son?
Tang Ziqing immediately understood. How can a father discuss matters with his son?
What this actually means is that I, Chen Rong, am a man of leisure and money, so don’t talk to me about this matter.
Just talk to my son!
Tang Ziqing then smiled and said: "Well, I will have a good talk with my nephew tomorrow. One tael of silver per share. These two hundred thousand shares will cost two hundred thousand dollars. I don't know if Brother Xian's family has enough money. If so,
If it’s not enough..."
Chen Rong smiled, this is the money he picked up. If you buy a stock with 200,000 taels of silver, you can sell it for 2 million taels of silver. Don't worry, it will be enough when the time comes.
So he smiled and said: "Let Shaojie have a headache about this matter. As a brother, I don't have to worry about it."
Tang Ziqing also laughed: "Brother Xian is an elegant man who does not admire gold and silver, which is admirable."
"Come, drink tea."
Chen Rong looked calm as he picked up the teacup.
At this time, his mind actually started to become more active.
200,000 shares, plus the 50,000 in his hand, once sold, it becomes 2.5 million taels!
The speed at which you make money is outrageous!
Early the next morning, Tang Ziqing found Chen Rong's son, Chen Shaojie.
Of course, Chen Shaojie was already prepared, and the two quickly negotiated the deal, paying the money with one hand and delivering the goods with the other.
Although Tang Ziqing gave away these stocks for nothing, it was really painful. However, the Tianguan of the Ministry of Civil Affairs was the most important position in the world, and his status was not lower than that of a bachelor. He could be tied to Caijiagou stocks, no matter how much he spent.
It’s worth the money.
All worldly friendships are fake, real money is the most reliable!