Therefore, Li Xingchen hopes that these merchants can continue to play their role, and why don't these merchants want to seize the opportunities that His Majesty may provide?
If not out of necessity, who would be willing to voluntarily give up the family business passed down from generation to generation?
"Greetings to His Majesty, His Majesty, long live your Majesty, long live your Majesty!"
As soon as the car stopped, the merchants were already shouting and prostrating themselves on the ground.
Li Ping stretched out his hand to lift the curtain, and Li Xingchen and Yuchi Chifan walked down hand in hand.
The main force of the Imperial Guard was stationed in Chang'an at this time. Whenever the Imperial Guard did not need to go out to fight, Li Ping positioned himself as His Majesty's little follower.
Only by personally guarding His Majesty can he feel most at ease.
Although it seems that Li Ping has given up on the future of becoming a famous general on the battlefield, protecting His Majesty and ensuring peace of mind is not a feat, nor is it something to be proud of.
What Li Ping didn't know was that many years later, with the development of the Han Dynasty's commerce, the bodyguard bureau soon became an indispensable industry in society. Li Ping, who guarded the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty throughout his life, was naturally a symbol of loyalty and bravery.
It has become the object of worship for many escort agencies. Since then, it has been popular and has become a good talk.
Li Xingchen was not wearing formal clothes today, but a red coiled dragon could be vaguely seen on the black dragon robe. After all, the black color made the person taller, thinner, and a bit solemn. The heads of these merchants couldn't help but hang down.
Lower.
Yuan Ting Yue Zhi is nothing more than that.
Yuchi Chifan, who was standing next to Li Xingchen, was wearing a white dress, with his hair pulled up, looking noble and elegant. He somewhat suppressed Li Xingchen's majestic aura, otherwise the merchants would probably be fighting with each other, and they would all stand still.
Can't get up.
After all, these merchants have experienced emperors for several generations. Li Xinchen was willing to come to discuss matters with them today. To them, it was like smoke rising from the graves of his ancestors. Moreover, although everyone had often seen officials from the Ministry of Commerce on weekdays,
, but the Emperor of Han Dynasty really only glanced at the crowd from a distance.
At this moment, His Majesty is right in front of them, and it is impossible for them not to be nervous.
In the previous dynasty, merchants were still the last among the three religions and nine streams. How many people had seen them with their eyes?
"Everyone is safe!" Li Xinchen raised his hand.
The merchants stood up tremblingly and lowered their heads slightly. No one dared to look directly at His Majesty, and no one dared to look directly at the virtuous concubine standing next to His Majesty.
If anyone had the courage to take a glance, they might be surprised at why Concubine Xian's face looked a little strange. She was so red that she seemed to have applied too much powder.
Yuchi Chifan, the virtuous concubine, was responsible for the funds of the internal government and foreign trade. The merchants had not seen her before, so with Yuchi Chifan accompanying them, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Soon the merchants noticed that Li Xingchen and Yuchi Chifan were holding hands together.
Although I felt strange, I still felt at peace for a while.
Even for couples, it is best to follow the principle of "no intimacy between men and women" in front of outsiders. After the founding of the Han Dynasty, the status of women has been improving. Of course, this process has also encountered a lot of resistance. In the end, it can only settle on the needs of the court.
There is enough labor force, otherwise I don’t know how many defenders would run to the palace gate and cry.
Therefore, although women's social status has been raised now, it is still mainly reflected in work and other places. Even if the relationship between men and women is close, men often have to maintain a status of superiority to women in front of outsiders.
hand in hand?
What are you thinking about?
His Majesty held Concubine Xian's hand and came over, which obviously made everyone's eyes brighten.
Merchants don't like to stick to routines. They always follow the old rules. Where can they create business opportunities?
The holding of hands between His Majesty and Concubine Xian seems to be just the love between husband and wife, and they are reluctant to separate even in front of outsiders. But behind the scenes, it is naturally telling them that Your Majesty is a His Majesty who likes to explore and adapt, and the social atmosphere will also be determined by Your Majesty.
Personally lead the development to a more open realm.
The merchants were merchants after all, and they naturally sensed His Majesty's attitude.
Moreover, the two of them were holding hands, which naturally showed that at least His Majesty was not looking for trouble today, and he must be in a good mood. This is why everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"Your Majesty, please!" Huang Qi, the left minister of the Ministry of Commerce, who was waiting nearby, stretched out his hand to lead Li Xingchen in. The Imperial Guards quickly spread out along both sides of the steps. At the same time, the surrounding streets were filled with Imperial Guards patrolling the area.
The momentum has grown, and naturally many pedestrians have noticed this. Naturally, it is impossible for the Imperial Guards to remain motionless.
"How are the sales of your products recently?"
"Where do the goods come from? What is the cost price?"
"How many people are there in the warehouse?"
As Li Xingchen walked, he talked quietly with several merchants who followed him.
Although these business representatives knew that His Majesty would definitely ask these questions, they never expected that His Majesty would ask them casually while walking. It seemed that they were really just talking about family feuds. They felt even more inexplicable in their hearts and answered His Majesty one by one.
question, my voice was trembling a bit.
As merchants, they have been humbled in the dust since they were born. They never thought that one day, the master of the world would be able to speak to them so harmoniously.
Businessmen pursue profits, but at the moment, these businessmen are thinking of handing over all their wealth to His Majesty.
Not for anything else, but for His Majesty's attitude of not treating them as slaves who roam around, but as real people who need his care and love.
Just for this respect.
Li Xingchen sat down, so naturally it was not easy for him to mess around with Yuchi Chifan, and Yuchi Chifan naturally had her share of things to do.
The imperial government has cooperation with several shops, involving rouge and gouache used in the harem, some basic daily necessities used in academies and hospitals, etc. Of course Yuchi Chifan is here to talk about these things. Naturally, several women introduced her to the harem.
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Merchants can be regarded as keeping up with the times. Since His Majesty calls on women to stand up and hold up half the sky, naturally their own wives and concubines can also come out to take charge of the sales of rouge, gouache, silk and satin, etc. Anyway, these daughters' things, we gentlemen originally
It's so confusing.
Let them women talk about these things now.
The credibility of the inner government is not here, and it is impossible for the merchants to suffer losses.
Watching Yuchi Chifan leave, Li Xingchen smiled and said immediately: "I came here this time for the purpose of commerce in the Hexi Corridor and the Western Regions. Do you know about the Silk Road?"
The merchants immediately exchanged glances.
They expected that His Majesty would come to discuss future cooperation with the imperial court.
The establishment of workshops has led to the rapid development of markets outside Chang'an City, which has now taken away a large amount of their customer flow. Especially with the decrease in customer flow, even the vegetable and fruit vendors who originally walked the streets and set up stalls,
By this time, everyone had gathered at the market outside the city gate.