Yangzhou.
A certain mansion, lush and lush.
This is a large manor with lush green hills and flowing water.
Only after a few people enter the hospital can we go deep into it.
At this time, two people were sitting in a loft.
A young man and an old man with white hair.
The young man, dressed in brocade clothes, had a humble face, but in fact his eyes were full of pride. This person is none other than the third prince Xie Ling, who has not been seen for a long time.
The old man opposite was elegant and noble. What he was wearing was a purple and gold python robe! If others saw it, they would be surprised.
The purple and gold python robe had a very high status in the Longyan Dynasty, but this person obviously did not wear the jade ornaments that the python robe should have. In other words, he was not a real official.
So.
There is only one possibility.
He is an imperial businessman!
Xie Ling was also quite respectful to this person, because he knew that the old man in front of him was none other than Yang Xiao, the richest man in Jiangnan and the leader of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce!
Today's Longyan Dynasty, most of the taxes come from the Jiangnan area. This is a historical trend and a historical necessity. The land of plenty is no joke. In addition, almost all the silk cloth of the Longyan Dynasty came from Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Cloth itself was hard currency in ancient times, and it could even be used as currency in a certain era.
This also established the extremely high status of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce in the Longyan Dynasty.
However……
Now, with the rise of Yinzhou Chamber of Commerce, at the beginning, it has not threatened the status of Longyan's first chamber of commerce, Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce. But as time went by, they also felt the pressure from the Yinzhou Chamber of Commerce - such as the impact of fine wines, perfumes and soaps that began to spread across the country on their spice business.
This pressure is getting bigger and bigger.
At the beginning, under Xie Ling's order, the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce participated in an action of short-selling Yinzhou coins. However, due to the subsequent fire in Jiangzhou, the 10 million taels of silver were lost to nothing.
Yang Xiao couldn't help it anymore and finally came to take charge of Liangzhou in person.
"Mr. Yang, the ambition of the Yinzhou Chamber of Commerce is clearly revealed. If we don't cooperate this time, Liu Zhizhou and even Longyan will not be able to tolerate him."
Xie Ling drank a cup of tea and said calmly.
Yang Xiao smiled.
He knew the purpose of these three princes coming to Liangzhou from Beijing without stopping.
This pension insurance system in Liangzhou has made everyone restless.
but……
Just because you are Xie Ling, you want me to use all my wealth to compete with Silver Beach City? Yang Xiao was not stupid. He chuckled and said, "I don't understand. Your Highness means...I came to Liangzhou with a learning mentality..."
Xie Ling snorted coldly in his heart, knowing that he was an old fox in front of him, the kind that would not let go of a hawk until it saw a rabbit.
study?
Learn from your hammer!
A flash of light flashed in his eyes: "Mr. Yang, we are wise people and don't speak secretly. Whatever pension system he comes up with this time is an opportunity for us to take advantage of!"
Yang Xiao said calmly: "How to say?"
Xie Ling said with a sinister look on his face: "The pension system will definitely cause social unrest in Liangzhou. If the food from the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce takes a few days to arrive at this time, what does Mr. Yang think will happen?"
Yang Xiao was shocked, and his heart was horrified.
this……
It’s really cruel!
He has been in Liangzhou for such a long time, and he has actually discovered a long time ago, what does Liangzhou lack most? Gold and silver! But what does Liangzhou lack most? Or food!
Because the land in Liangzhou is barren and the climate is harsh, these are objective conditions that are force majeure. No matter how clever Liu Zhizhou is, he can come up with sweet potatoes, but he still can't solve Liangzhou's increasing demand for food. As Liangzhou's industry and commerce became more and more developed, a large number of talents attracted by the imperial examination settled in Liangzhou.
Liangzhou's shortcomings in agriculture and animal husbandry have been highlighted.
You can say that.
Although Liangzhou today is very wealthy, a large amount of food must be brought into Liangzhou from all over the country every day in order to ensure the stability of this society.
The Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce is the largest supplier of food.
In this case, what will happen if there is no food?
social chaos!
Yinzhou coins depreciated massively!
inflation!
The price of food has increased, but what about other things?
They don’t understand trade surplus, deficit and so on. They only know that when a pension insurance system is released and the entire Liangzhou society is in turmoil, taking their lives will definitely give Liangzhou a painful blow!
The two people suddenly fell into silence.
Think individually.
Xie Ling looked at Yang Xiao indifferently. He knew that the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce would definitely not refuse.
Because as long as they take action, this short buying and selling can completely wipe out Liangzhou!
Let the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce never be threatened by the Yinzhou Chamber of Commerce again.
After a while.
Yang Xiao took a deep breath: "Your Highness, I have a contract, and the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce needs an excuse."
Xie Ling laughed loudly, tapped his fingers on the table, and a sinister look flashed in his eyes: "Mr. Yang, it's very simple. Now, the Hanzhong section of the Grand Canal in Liu Zhizhou has been opened..."
He chuckled: "What would happen if the Grand Canal and the ships were blocked?"
Blocking the boat?
Yang Xiao was stunned.
This idea is simply incredible.
Moreover, it is estimated that only the third prince's methods can succeed in this matter.
…
"What are you talking about, drinking with me?"
Shama Zhuoyi seemed to have heard the most ridiculous joke in the world, and he laughed so hard that he fell on his back.
Others also burst into laughter.
Shama Zhuoyi calmed down for a while and then said: "Young master, it's not that Shama is looking down on you. It's just that when we drink here, we don't care about the cup, but the bowl!"
The whole audience laughed again.
Looking at the young Han man in front of him, there was a look of ridicule in his eyes.
The Han people have always been hypocritical and weak, how can they be as happy as the Yi people?
Who wants to.
Liu Zheng smiled again: "Then take a bowl and drink."
Qin Changfeng and others wanted to persuade him, but they knew they couldn't. Who doesn’t know the character of his young master?
Really coming?
Everyone looked at Liu Zheng and walked to the carriage behind him with seriousness.
Everyone looked at it in confusion.
What is he doing?
Pei Yanran and others also looked confused.
I saw Liu Zheng, with a solemn expression on his face, muttering something in his mouth, and making gestures with his hands that no one could understand, which was extremely mysterious.
The whole place fell silent. You looked at me and I looked at you.
"Son of the Black Dragon!"
Liu Zheng suddenly shouted.
Huo Buquli became excited: "Son of the Black Dragon!"
The entire men and women in the small trousers community also knelt down and chanted in unison.
The carriage curtain opened.
Aluba, dressed in black, appeared in front of everyone with a stern expression on his face, and then lightly tapped Liu Zheng a few times with his hand.
"Son of the Black Dragon!"
Liu Zheng trembled all over, as if he was stunned, and jumped up.
Everyone.
They were all dumbfounded.
Especially Qin Changfeng, his son, can he still do this?
What is this called?
Dance master?
then.
A group of people watched eagerly as Liu Zheng came to the large bowls of rice wine, picked up a bowl, and drank it all without changing his expression.
quiet.
The whole audience.
Deadly quiet.
