Eight hundred and forty-ninth chapters to make money
Miaoxian Tower.
This is a rising star in Chang'an City. In just a few months, it has become the most famous restaurant in Chang'an City.
The simplest meal here will cost at least 20 yuan.
Miaoxianlou’s pork dishes are the best in the world!
At this moment, in the most luxurious wing, a surprised voice suddenly came out: "What? Your Majesty wants to become a shareholder?"
This sound was made by Du He, the Duke of Huyi County.
Du He raised his head and looked at Zhao Yang, a little surprised: "Manager Zhao, did your Majesty make a mistake? The collection and sale of grain this time is the work of Dream Group, and it does not solicit outsiders to invest in it!"
Zhao Yang said with a smile: "My lord, please don't say it's a joke. The Dream Group belongs to you, and the person who collects and sells the grain is your godson. Whether or not to buy shares is not a matter of your words? His Majesty said,
The rich merchants in Chang'an were so unkind that they drove up the price of food. Their intentions were to be punished. However, if the imperial court issued an edict or the government intervened, it would appear that His Majesty was small-minded. It would be better to find another way to teach these wealthy merchants a lesson and make money at the same time.
, why not do it? His Majesty’s original words were: That guy Du He will definitely not agree. You tell him that as long as he agrees to become a shareholder, I can secretly help him."
Du He savored Li Er's words carefully.
After a while, he suddenly laughed.
It is a lie that Your Majesty wants to make a fortune, but it is true that he wants to attack the small nobles of Chang'an.
The Five Surnames and Qi Wang, these old nobles with big families and great businesses, His Majesty doesn’t want to touch them yet, but these small nobles in Chang’an who don’t know how to live or die can be used to practice their skills.
Thinking about it, he looked at Zhao Yang with a smile: "How does Your Majesty want to become a shareholder?"
"Your Majesty said that it is up to you, the Duke, to make the decision. Your Majesty trusts you, and you will not let him down!" Zhao Yang said.
Du He made some calculations in his mind, and then held out two fingers: "I'd like to trouble Mr. Zhao to report to your majesty and ask him to come up with 200,000 guan from the inner treasury. After the matter is completed, I will return him 250,000 guan."
"That's great!"
Zhao Yang left with satisfaction.
Li Ke asked in confusion: "Teacher, why does my father want a share of this opportunity to make a fortune? Can't we do it ourselves? With fifty thousand guan, we can hire another hundred city managers."
Li Ke's heart ached at the thought of giving away 50,000 yuan.
Du He shook his head: "Something went wrong in this matter. Now that Zhang Xuansu knows that his secret has been discovered, there is no guarantee that he will not be cautious. If he reveals the news, Su Hongchun and others will stop immediately. Our
The plan failed. Therefore, Your Majesty still needs to perform a show!"
"Father, do you know how to perform?"
Performance, this word was newly learned by Li Ke from Du He.
The general meaning is, duplicity, duplicity, one thing in person and another behind the scenes... In short, it is not a good word.
Du He said with a smile: "Your Highness, it is said that a son is better than his father. It seems that you don't know our Majesty well. Your Majesty is the real king of acting and an absolute genius!"
Early the next morning.
Two hundred thousand coins were quietly transported out of the palace, sent to Miaoxian Tower, and handed over to Du He.
This matter was done very secretly. Except for a few personal followers around Li Er, very few people knew about it.
At the same time, in the Taiji Hall of the Imperial Palace, government affairs were being discussed.
Zhang Xuansu also came to court. The only set of clothes he wore had not been washed for several days. There was a rancid smell all over his body. Many people who passed by him couldn't help but cover their noses.
The political affairs have been discussed and it is about to leave the court.
At this moment, Li Er said: "Dear dear friends, I have heard that the price of food has increased in various places in Chang'an in recent days. The price has reached three times the market price. If this continues, it is the people who will suffer. This matter is probably
It was caused by the Pig Tycoon Pig Feed Processing Factory in Huxian County. Dai Qing family, go and investigate this matter. If the Pig Tycoon Pig Feed Processing Factory really consumes food like this, let the imperial court deal with it! Retreat from the court!"
Dai Zhou agreed with a confused look on his face.
Zhang Xuansu, who had been in a daze just now, suddenly lit up.
Seeing everyone hurriedly walking out, Zhang Xiaoshuo hid behind everyone, thinking in his mind as he walked.
After leaving the palace, he couldn't wait to come to Su Mansion.
This place is the residence of Su Hongchun, a famous grain merchant in Chang'an. It is extremely luxurious. The huge residence even has a man-made river that can be passed by boat from the front yard to the backyard. There are five housekeepers in the entire Su residence.
There are hundreds of servants.
When Su Hongchun saw Zhang Xuansu, he was surprised and said: "Master Zhang, why are you here? Didn't it mean that the palace already knew about our massive purchase of grain? Did you come to warn me to stop immediately?"
Zhang Xuansu sat down, took a sip of tea, and said energetically: "Brother Su, things have changed. I'm afraid we don't need to hide it..."
"Oh? Why?" Su Hongchun asked curiously.
Zhang Xuansu said with a smile: "Brother Su, a few days ago, the palace already knew that you and I were working together to purchase grain, and even targeted it to drive up grain prices. This was very heartbreaking, but why did the palace take no action for so long and no one stopped it? Moreover,
, for such a big matter, Your Majesty actually wants me to offset Du He’s occupation of my family property and not pursue it further? In fact, Your Majesty’s intention is already obvious!”
"What's the intention?"
Zhang Xuansu talked eloquently: "Today's morning, His Majesty suddenly asked about the increase in food prices, and asked Dai Zhou to go to Hu County to thoroughly investigate the matter! Come to think of it, Your Majesty does not want the pig tycoon pig feed processing factory to continue.
, But His Majesty promised Du He before that if the food issue is resolved, he will not pursue the Pig Tycoon Pig Feed Processing Factory, so in order to maintain his prestige, he will naturally not change his words... But now it is different, we buy food, Dream
The group is releasing more and more grain. Instead of falling, the price of grain is getting higher and higher. This is the excuse His Majesty is looking for... Therefore, Your Majesty turns a blind eye to our harvesting of grain.
Now, instead of stopping, we must continue to collect as much grain as we can. At that time, His Majesty will definitely order Du He to close the Pig Tycoon pig feed processing factory. But Du He's temper will definitely not comply.
At that time, Du He will be finished... At that time, if we sell the grain at a slightly lower price, not only will we not be guilty, but we will have merit, and His Majesty will not say anything even if he thinks about it!"
Su Hongchun was dumbfounded and said in surprise: "Master Zhang, you have such a perfect plan, it's really admirable!"
"It's a trivial matter. I think back then..."
Seizing the opportunity, Zhang Xuansu began to talk about how he had made perfect plans back then.
Encouraged by Zhang Xuansu, Su Hongchun spent all the cash available at home and continued to purchase grains.
No matter how much food the Dream Group put on the market, it would all be eaten by Zhang Xuansu and Su Hongchun.
The price of food has skyrocketed, reaching more than six times the normal market price.
It caused quite a bit of chaos everywhere.
Even in Chang'an, there were several incidents where people smashed grain shops because they could not afford to buy grain.