Su Ren's memorial was placed in front of Liu Che. Liu Che wanted to laugh, but couldn't. He scratched his head and said, "Su Ren, this is five million yuan! Not fifty yuan!"
"I know!"
"Then do you know how much my big man's annual taxes are?"
"Including grain, rice and silk, it should cost ten million!"
"Then you still want so much? I have already calculated that it will cost one million to build the Imperial Academy. Can you tell me how you plan to spend the five million?"
Han Yan looked at Su Ren with gloating: "Su Yilang, I remember that you promised His Majesty that you would not let him spend any money to build the Imperial Academy. Why are you asking for money again now? You still have so much money.
, the crime of deceiving the emperor will destroy the nine tribes!"
Su Ren ignored Han Yan and said to Liu Che: "Your Majesty, my construction of Taixue is different from others. According to Taichang's site selection, the location of Taixue now has more than a hundred households and dozens of shops. If these are not built,
If people settle down well, it will inevitably cause unnecessary trouble, so I will pay for their houses, and also renovate the surrounding areas of Taixue. In this way, five million yuan is not enough."
"I have roughly calculated that if I want to build it all, I will need 10 million yuan, which is what your majesty said is my big man's annual tax. I and a few merchants can come up with 5 million yuan, and the remaining 5 million yuan is really
I had no other choice, so I reached out to His Majesty."
"Ten million dollars, you're crazy!" Han Yan was also shocked: "Just drive away those untouchables and give them money as subsidies. This kind of thing has never happened to big men."
"Just because there is none, it is even more important!" Su Ren glared at Han Yan: "Your Majesty has only been on the throne for a short time, and it is the time when you need to win over the people. Your Majesty should have heard the story of "Feng Yuanke and Meng Changjun". Your Majesty is lacking nothing now.
What is missing is the support of the people."
Feng Yuanke Mengchangjun tells the story of Mengchangjun of Qi State and his retainer Feng Yuan during the Spring and Autumn Period. As one of the Four Gentlemen and the Prime Minister of Qi State, Mengchangjun likes to keep retainers the most. The purpose is very simple, which is to help him at critical moments and to communicate with him.
The crowing of roosters and the robberies of dogs is the same truth.
Lord Mengchang had 3,000 customers. He thought of a method that was in line with the management of later generations. He divided these people into upper, middle and lower classes. The first-class customers had plenty of food and fish every day, and they also had cars when they went out; the middle-class customers could afford
You can eat fish and vegetables; the lower-class diners only eat vegetables every day.
Feng Yuan was also one of Mengchangjun's retainers. This person did nothing all day long and loved to yell. Mengchangjun didn't pay much attention to him. When the servants at home saw Mengchangjun ignoring Feng Xuan, they thought the master looked down on Feng Xuan.
They all entertained Feng Chen and other diners.
One day, Mengchangjun sent Feng Chen to Xuedi to collect debts. Feng Nuan asked Mengchangjun what he would buy after collecting the debt. Mengchangjun said casually: "You can buy whatever I lack."
When Feng Nuan arrived in Xuedi, he saw that the debtors were all poor farmers. He immediately announced that the debts had been written off in the name of Lord Mengchang, and burned all the debt contracts of each household. Seeing Feng Nuan, Lord Mengchang asked him what he had bought for himself.
What? Feng Nuan said: "If you want money and women, I will buy some "benevolence and righteousness" for you." Only then did Mengchang Jun know that Feng Nuan had forgiven Xue Di's debts in his name, and also
I was angry and angry, but the contract was burned, and I was very helpless.
Later, Lord Mengchang was dismissed as Prime Minister by the King of Qi and had no place in the Qi State. Faced with obstacles everywhere, only the people of Xuedi were willing to take him in. Lord Mengchang was very grateful to Feng Nuan for his original decision, which became an eternal legend.
"That's nonsense!" Han Yan was at odds with Su Ren: "Your Majesty is the emperor and the heaven of the common people of the Han Dynasty. It's too late for the people to love your Majesty, so why do you want to win the hearts of the people of the world? What a joke!"
Su Ren shook his head. He really had nothing to say about this Han Yan. Arrogant, arrogant, and brainless are the best descriptions of him. Su Ren said: "How do you think your achievements compare with those of the late Emperor and Emperor Xiaowen?"
Liu Che shook his head: "Not as good as that!"
Su Ren continued: "During the reign of the two late emperors Xiaowen and Xiaojing, they implemented loose policies and benefited the people. The people were all grateful and grateful. Even so, there was the rebellion of the Seven Kings and Chang'an was almost lost. Now the princes in the east are still looking at them with eager eyes.
, Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, and for the people, he is not as prestigious or psychological as the two emperors. If there is another rebellion among the seven kings, your Majesty is really sure that he will succeed in one fell swoop!"
"cannot!"
"So, what your Majesty lacks most now is the support of the people. Building the Imperial College is a good opportunity. Spending a little money can consolidate your Majesty's position. Why not? What's more, I also said in the memorial that this investment
It’s not that there is no return. If the management is good, returns of five or six times can be guaranteed.”
"What if we lose compensation?" Han Yan interrupted again.
Su Ren was a little angry. He didn't like Han Yan very much from the beginning, no matter how she talked or did things. What he hated most was actually Han Yan's appearance. A good-looking man, but she looked like a woman. Su Ren had a lot of guesses in his mind.
This time, this Han Yan may have been to Sukhothai in Funan, which was Thailand in the Han Dynasty.
He glared at Su Ren and kowtowed to Liu Che again: "If Your Majesty is not willing, I can borrow it! I'll lend you five million dollars, using two trade routes in Shu as collateral. If you can't pay back within five years, then
Both trade routes belong to Your Majesty!"
Han Yan sneered: "Everything in the world belongs to Your Majesty, and your two trade routes also belong to Your Majesty. They are His Majesty's things. It seems inappropriate to use them as mortgages, doesn't it?"
Su Ren was about to reach the peak of his anger, gritting his teeth and clenching his fists. But Han Yan had a proud smile, the corners of her mouth turned up, and looked at Su Ren happily. Liu Che waved his hand: "These two trade routes are Su Ren's.
Ren Kaifeng, his people are more suitable for dealing with Yelang and the Qiang people. If I send people there, there will be no such good results. Are you really willing to use those two trade routes as collateral?"
Su Ren nodded: "Although my two business routes are not long and the output is not much, they still generate an income of 700,000 to 800,000 yuan every year. If the management is good, it may be more. If I continue to develop, I will naturally make more profits.
It's so generous that it won't take five years to recover the money Your Majesty lent me today."
Han Yan interrupted again: "How much do you want? Even if you go to a pawn shop, you still have to lower the price!"
Su Ren finally became angry and glared at Han Yan: "I am talking to His Majesty, but you are just a member of the bookstore. What do you mean by interrupting without respecting His Majesty's will?"
Han Yan glared: "As a member of Zhongshushe, I cannot watch His Majesty being deceived by your clever words!"
"Cheating? What did I lie to His Majesty? I am willing to donate millions of dollars to build the Imperial Academy, and what about you? Apart from fanning the flames in His Majesty's ears, what else have you done? I heard that the Han family is also rich, but I don't know what is happening.
How much money are Shushe people willing to spend to support His Majesty?"
"You!" Han Yan was speechless for a moment.
Su Ren said coldly: "There is a saying in Chang'an City that when you are hungry and cold, you need golden pills. It is said that Zhongshu Ling loses more than ten golden pills in Chang'an City every day, which amounts to thousands of coins. Since he spends so much money with
The beggars on the street are enjoying themselves, so why didn’t you give some to Your Majesty to build the Imperial Academy?”
Han Yan's face turned red. Liu Che chuckled: "Okay, don't argue. Five million is not too much. I will lend it to you. As for your two business lines, I don't want them either.
I hope the five million dollars will be spent where it should be spent!”
Su Ren was overjoyed and quickly knelt down and saluted: "Thank you, Your Majesty!" He took out the IOU from his arms and held it in both hands.
The palace servant took it and put it on Liu Che's desk. Liu Che unfolded it with a smile, read it carefully, and asked doubtfully: "What does this interest mean?"
Su Rendao: "Your Majesty lent money to the minister, but the minister did not dare to take it for free. He was willing to give an extra 50,000 yuan a year as compensation, and the loan period was five years. In other words, in five years, the minister was willing to pay back two more yuan to your Majesty."
One hundred and fifty thousand dollars as your majesty’s trust in my ministers!”
"This is the only precedent!"
"I have it here! Your Majesty's money is also a tribute from the people of the world. Since I promised your Majesty not to spend a penny to build the Imperial Academy, I can't break my promise. Your Majesty's loaning money to me is your Majesty's trust. I can't use this money for you."
The trust was betrayed.”
Liu Che smiled and nodded: "Okay! I accept your favor and seal it!"
There were three copies of the IOU, one each for Su Ren and Liu Che, and Taishi Ling also had one for preservation. As the guarantor, Taishi Ling Sima Tan was called in. After Liu Che told Sima Tan about Su Ren and his IOU, he asked Sima Tan to
Signing. Sima Tan thought for a long time and signed the IOU with a smile on his face. Finally, he knelt down and kowtowed to Liu Che.
"I congratulate Your Majesty. Mr. Su believes in your promise. Your Majesty is very affectionate. After I return, I will write this matter into the history books for future generations to learn from!"
Liu Che smiled: "This is just a small thing. Is it really as good as Tai Shiling said?"
Sima Tan was over fifty years old and his beard was gray. He nodded repeatedly: "Your Majesty does not know something. The world is based on trust. Although this IOU is small, it can show the letter between Your Majesty and Mr. Su. A piece of silk is as light as a feather."
, every word above is a promise between His Majesty and Mr. Su, how could I not congratulate Your Majesty!"
Liu Che shook his head: "Congratulations! You have to keep it safe. If Su Ren fails to pay back my money, you have to bear witness to me when I punish him!"
After leaving the palace, Su Ren breathed a sigh of relief. His plan was huge. Only four people knew about it so far, and even Emperor Liu Che was vague about it. Every real estate developer has a powerful consortium as backing, and he not only has a consortium but also
The Han government relied on him. Although Liu Che's five million yuan was a loan and would need to be repaid in the end, with the five million yuan, the emperor's name was established, which greatly guaranteed his future actions.
Getting on the white horse, Su Ren raised his whip: "Let's go find Dongfang Shuo, our plan has begun!"
Watching Su Ren leave happily, Han Yan's brows were as wrinkled as a twist. He didn't like Su Ren, not from the first sight. This man was too smart and could figure out the emperor's thoughts very well.
He, Han Yan, had been in the palace since she was a child and had always been with the emperor. He had gained a lot from the emperor over the years, and he must not let his hard work go to waste because of Su Ren.
Knocking off several cups and cups on the table with one palm, he asked the confidant beside him with a dark face: "Is the letter from Princess Guantao still there?" (To be continued)
