Chapter 348: The Emperor’s Property
"Why does this happen? Who does the businessman owe money to?" Li Si asked.
"That's right," Jiang Lu said, "I have a lot of money now, so I don't need to borrow anyone else's money at all."
Qin An smiled and said: "In this world, there are many rich people, but there are even more people who need to borrow money.
The purpose of borrowing money is to start a business. After the business is successful, they will pay back the money with interest.
Then the businessman will want to expand his business, so he will borrow money to expand his business, and he will owe money again.
Then continue to succeed, pay back the money, expand the business, borrow money, and succeed. This goes on over and over again.
Therefore, a businessman is always owed money unless he does not want to expand his business. "
It turned out to be so, and everyone suddenly realized.
"Then who should I borrow the money from?" Jiang Lu asked.
"Of course it's a bank." Qin An said, "Countries all over the world have banks. No matter who it is, money is stored in banks.
Just like my salary, which is the money given, is also in the bank. As for banks, there are two business models.
One is a national bank and the other is a private bank.
As long as the country does not collapse, the credibility of the National Bank will always exist. In other words, the bank's tokens are linked to the country, and the country's tokens are actually linked to money.
The richer a country is, the more confident it is, the better the tokens, and people from other countries will be willing to do business with you.
I once said that the purpose of developing business is to tell you this.
But you think food is the most important, and you are all doing business, so who will do the work?
But I am not surprised at all to have such an idea, because China is a big agricultural country.
From the founding of the Xia Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, the imperial court was based on agriculture. They believed that if the people had enough to eat, they would not rebel against the imperial court, and their empire would last forever. "
"That's true," Li Si said.
"It is indeed true." Qin An said, "For ancient times, it was indeed true, because their productivity was low. Whether it was farming or weaving, it was already very good to solve the problem of food and clothing.
Doing business requires brains and money.
Therefore, it is very unlikely for poor people to become merchants. Most merchants are the subordinates of nobles or court officials. 33
Moreover, imperial merchants are businessmen who do business specifically for the emperor and the royal family. They are called imperial merchants. They have great power in the business world. Sometimes the court will open a back door for them? "
Feng Quji frowned and said, "Imperial businessman? The emperor or someone from the royal family. How could he have the idea of competing with the people for profit?"
Qin An smiled and said: "Because the emperor also needs money. His three palaces and six courtyards all need to be rewarded with money, plus the food and clothing in the palace. There are also repairs to the palace, etc. It all costs money.
Half of this money comes from the treasury, and the other half comes from the emperor himself. If the emperor has enough money, there is no need for the treasury to come out. This greatly reduces the pressure on the treasury. Do you think the ministers will oppose the imperial business? ? "
Ying Zheng's eyes lit up and he said immediately: "I don't object, I don't object, why should I object? The emperor has money and can spend it as he wants. It has nothing to do with the court."
Feng Quji and Li Si felt ashamed, which gave them no chance to object.
"That's right." Qin An nodded, "Now that the emperor is rich, everyone's life will be easier. Especially after the emperor becomes the Supreme Emperor.
After he lost his supreme power, he could only live out his life in the palace, but staying in the palace cost money.
If you have money, the palace maids and eunuchs will be obedient to you. If you don't have money, I'm afraid you won't be able to eat well, sleep well, and the hygiene of the palace you live in may not be good. "
"The Supreme Emperor?" Ying Zheng frowned slightly, "Why would there be such a Supreme Emperor? Isn't it true that the Emperor will do it until his death?"
"Many emperors will indeed fight until death, but each dynasty has its own uniqueness, and each emperor has his own thoughts.
For example, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty was Li Yuan, but the person who helped him conquer the country was his second son Li Shimin.
But this Li Yuan wants to pass the throne to his eldest son Li Jiancheng. Do you think Li Shimin will be willing to do so under such circumstances?
Even if Li Shimin would be willing, would Li Shimin's men be willing? You know, just one Li Shimin cannot conquer the whole world.
Li Shimin must have a group of capable ministers and generals to help him conquer the Li Tang Dynasty.
What do you think will happen to these subordinates after Li Jiancheng ascends the throne? "
Li Si frowned and said, "Reward them."
Feng Quji nodded and said, "I also think I will reward them."
"Reward them?" Qin An sneered, "Are you kidding? As the saying goes, one emperor and one courtier.
They are Li Shimin's subordinates and must be loyal to Li Shimin. Once Li Jiancheng becomes emperor, the first thing he will do is deal with these people, especially his second brother, Li Shimin. "
Ying Zheng's face darkened and he said: "He wants to get rid of the people who threaten him. Li Shimin poses a very high threat to Li Jiancheng's throne.
It can be said that Li Shimin wanted to be emperor. As long as he raises his arms, he can have a powerful army and seize the throne. "
"That's right." Qin An said, "So Li Shimin's men also knew that once Li Jiancheng became emperor, their end would not be much better.
So they conspired and triggered a coup, which was called the Xuanwu Gate Change. Li Shimin killed both his eldest brother and younger brother. In the end, Li Yuan was forced to abdicate in favor of talents.
Li Yuan became the Supreme Queen, and his life in the palace was not good at all. The only good thing was that he had many children because of the constant flow of women.
This caused Li Shimin some pain, because these people were also his younger brothers. Although they were not closely related, they also had the same father. The Li Jiancheng brothers who were killed were Li Shimin's biological brothers from the same father and mother.
If Li Yuan had his own industry at that time, even if he lost the throne, his life would definitely not be bad.
Some people were forced to become the Supreme Emperor, and some took the initiative to become the Supreme Emperor, because they did not want to be emperors for the rest of their lives.
Although the emperor's power is supreme, it is also very tiring, so they want to enjoy it during their lifetime. So he gave up the throne to his son.
And such an overlord eats with money from the treasury, so if he spends too much, he is often impeached by officials, and the emperor will be very embarrassed.
The position was given by the Supreme Emperor, so I had to fulfill my filial piety, but I had just ascended the throne and had to do some things, and everything required money.
If the emperor had money at this time, it would be great. There would be no problem with whatever he did.
The Emperor of Thailand is a very rich man. In Thailand, no matter what industry, the Emperor basically has shares.
In other words, as long as this company makes money, the emperor will also make money. "
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