Although there were loan and loan relationships in this world, they were all between common people.
Never before has the imperial court taken the initiative to lend money to the people.
This is the first time Cao Cao and others have heard of such a novel concept!
"Is this... is this possible?"
Cao Cao looked suspicious.
"Of course it's possible."
Yang Ling smiled and said,
"As long as you can raise money, doesn't your lord think you can't pay the interest to the people?"
"That won't happen."
Cao Cao shook his head.
Just kidding, how high is the revenue from the salt tax?
"Okay, just do what you said!"
…
The next day.
The General's Mansion.
Xun Yu, Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai came together from a distance.
"I wonder if my lord has a way to solve the tight financial problem. If not, I'm afraid there will be trouble in a few months."
Xun Yu said with a sad face.
"Don't worry, my lord is so talented and resourceful that he must have figured out a way."
"What Fengxiao said makes sense."
Only then did Guo Jia and Xi Zhi comfort their friends.
But even though they said so, the two of them didn't have much hope in their hearts.
After all, it is probably impossible to solve financial problems in a short time.
Several people walked into the study together and saluted Cao Cao and Cao Ang.
"I have met my lord, and I have met Mr. Zixiu."
"No gifts!"
Cao Cao smiled and waved his hands.
Seeing his relaxed expression, Xun Yu and others wondered in their hearts, could it be that their lord had really solved the financial problem?
"What makes my lord so happy?"
"Mr.
Cao Cao smiled proudly.
"Master, do you really mean what you said?"
Xun Yu and the others looked moved.
Cao Cao smiled but did not answer, and nodded to Cao Ang beside him.
Cao Cao stepped forward, took out a small bag, and placed it in front of Xun Yu and the others.
A few people looked around and saw that it was filled with salt grains as bright as fine sand.
"This is……"
Xun Yu looked a little confused and didn't understand what Cao Ang meant.
"This is table salt extracted from nearby salt mines."
Cao Ang explained.
Xun Yu frowned, but before he could react, Guo Jia's expression changed drastically!
"My lord, what you mean is... is there a way to extract such table salt from those toxic salt mines?"
"What Fengxiao said is absolutely right."
Cao Cao smiled and nodded.
"hiss……"
Xun Yu, Guo Jia, and Xi Zhicai all took a deep breath.
They often participate in national affairs, so they naturally know how important this matter is!
If they could refine their own salt, they would not have to spend huge sums of money to buy salt from Qingzhou and Yizhou, and they would also receive a steady stream of huge taxes!
In this way, the financial problem will be solved!
No wonder Cao Cao is so happy!
"I wonder... who invented this method?"
While Guo Jia was shocked, he suddenly remembered something and asked quickly.
"Fengxiao is so smart, he must already know who it is, right?"
Guo Jia's body shook violently!
Sure enough, it’s still Yang Ling!
An unspeakable feeling of powerlessness emerged in his heart!
I always wanted to beat Yang Ling, but I never did so once!
Xun Yu also felt quite complicated.
He had previously looked down on Yang Ling's business as a merchant, but he did not expect that Yang Ling would finally solve the financial problems that troubled them.
"I plan to set up a special salt department to be responsible for producing and selling salt. Xun Lingjun, I will leave this matter to you."
Cao Cao ordered.
Xun Yu came back to his senses, cupped his hands and said,
"Subordinates take orders."
But he hesitated for a moment and then said,
"My lord, although the salt tax is generous, we don't even have the funds to establish a salt department at the moment..."
"Don't worry, Xun Lingjun. Mr. Yang Ling also gave you a way to deal with it."
Cao Cao smiled and explained the issue of national bonds to several people.
"Mr. Yang is really a genius, he can think of such a method!"
Xun Yu couldn't help but sigh.
"Yes, the problem that troubled us was solved just like that. He is really resourceful!"
Xi Zhicai also praised it.
Although Guo Jia said nothing, he was already impressed in his heart.
The problem they were still worried about yesterday was solved by Yang Ling in one day.
Such a strategy really impressed Guo Jia!
I am indeed inferior to him!
Guo Jia sighed lonely.
…
After several days of raising funds, under Cao Cao's instructions, the imperial court officially issued the national debt.
According to Yang Ling's instructions, the first tranche of treasury bonds has a term of three years, during which the people can redeem the treasury bonds at will.
Interest is paid based on the purchase quantity and holding time.
Although it was the first time for everyone in the Han Dynasty to understand the concept of national debt.
But as soon as they heard that it was issued by the state and had generous interest, everyone immediately bought it enthusiastically.
Among them, those who bought the most were naturally the dignitaries in the court and wealthy noble families.
Compared with ordinary people, they have a lot of money in their hands.
Purchasing treasury bonds not only brings huge returns, but also helps to curry favor with Cao Cao.
As a result, the national bonds were sold out in less than half a month!
So much so that in Xudu City, the first words spoken in front of everyone were not "Did you eat?" but "Did you buy it?"
After the treasury bonds were sold, the imperial treasury suddenly became rich.
Overjoyed, Cao Cao first supplemented the officials' salaries, and then allocated a huge sum of money to Xun Yu to set up a special Salt Administration.
While Cao Cao was busy with his career, Yang Ling was busy courting his daughter.
…
The General's Mansion.
In the garden.
"Miss Cao, this is the gift I prepared for you."
Yang Ling handed the jade bottle to Cao Qing with a smile.
Cao Qing took the jade bottle and took a sip. The refreshing fragrance filled her nose.
"This seems... to be a new product?"
As the daughter of Cao Cao and engaged to Yang Ling, Cao Qing had already used the perfume all over and could smell the difference immediately.
"Yes, I customized this for you, miss."
Yang Ling explained with a smile.
Cao Qing was immediately filled with joy and said coquettishly,
"You still call me Miss?"
"Qing'er..."
Yang Ling said softly.
Cao Qing blushed and hugged him obediently.
During the recent period, Yang Ling took out the manual on chasing girls that he saw in his previous life and tried his best!
What a sea of roses, what poems and songs like "when the golden wind and jade dew meet, they will win over countless others in the world".
After one operation, Cao Qing was so fascinated that she wished she could marry Yang Ling as soon as possible.
As for the women in Yang Ling's family, Cao Qing no longer cared about them and even had a good relationship with them.
From this point of view, it is not that Cao Qing is too domineering and jealous, but that Xia Houmao is not good enough and cannot control himself.
Thinking of this, Yang Ling was secretly proud.
He held Cao Qing's slender waist and was about to kiss her passionately, but at this moment, rustling footsteps came.
Both of them were moved in their hearts and raised their heads to look.
I saw three little heads not far away, staring at them closely.
