Let me go and tell you, this group of businessmen are still pretending to be crazy. The official road needs money to repair it. The court is unwilling to pay for the road construction, so they can only find the richest people in the local area to help.
Commonly known as 'fundraising'.
"Ke'er still can't defeat these businessmen, I don't know how cunning and cunning they are!"
Although Empress Changsun was a daughter, before the Tang Dynasty brought peace to the world, she often followed her family and dealt with businessmen who traveled across the country and provinces. These people could chatter endlessly for a penny.
He also wanted to ask the current emperor to help. Li Shimin naturally knew the hint of the good wife, but it was not the time to take action yet.
"Let's see first. He can make Licheng look impressive without my consent. This may not be difficult to get him!"
"The court must provide money and effort, unless it can enrich the country and strengthen the army, right, Fang Xuanling?"
Li Shiming also deliberately dragged Fang Xuanling into the water, but saw Fang Xuanling looking around.
"Yes, yes, that's what the master said, but I can't see the second male lead."
Fang Xuanling scanned the whole place with the people around him, but could not find the second male lead. This person was appointed by the court and His Majesty to assist the King of Shu. He should be in charge of the overall situation tonight.
Being able to make money in a place with such backward infrastructure, and running to Licheng as soon as they heard about the money, these businessmen deliberately acted stupid, but it was also expected.
We will definitely get funds tonight to repair the official roads in Qizhou. It's nothing more than all kinds of bargaining.
"It's just that I didn't explain myself clearly. Now that Licheng is under my control, it's my job to promote prosperity. There's basically not much money left as approved by the imperial court."
"So this time we have to rely on the businessmen to repair the bridges and repair the roads. They have to contribute money and efforts to do it well. And we have also witnessed how durable cement is."
After talking all of a sudden, Li Ke still pretended to be very tolerant. In fact, he was observing everyone. It was too difficult to get money from the businessmen.
Whether it was the powerful Tang Dynasty or the later dynasties, businessmen were always secretive, a group of people who were born to be profit-seeking, and repairing the roads and bridges throughout Qizhou cost a lot of money.
Later, it was announced that a total of 15 million taels of silver would be raised to successfully repair it. The cement produced in Licheng alone accounted for half of the money, and the rest was various expenses.
"Ke'er is so decent, he deserves to be a prince. If he does such a good thing, it will really benefit the people. If he can get..."
No matter how Empress Changsun looked at Li Ke now, she felt that Li Ke was pleasing to the eye and well-behaved. After all, all her illnesses were due to this Shu king, so she repeatedly hinted that the emperor and Fang Xuanling would help.
Along the way, there were indeed some good signs, and she continued to hint at the emperor who was visiting incognito in private with her eyes.
"What's the point of being decent? If you want to get money from these villains, they won't pay a penny without using some means. If you are under my governance, I will make them obediently donate the money in one word."
The attitude of his parents was completely different. Li Shimin had always felt that Li Ke was too weak. If he asked these merchants to give money obediently, he would be even more grateful.
The businessmen whispered to each other that no matter what kind of festivals there were before, as long as it involves money, they must be treated equally, even if the person in front of them is His Highness the King of Shu of the Tang Dynasty.
The food and fun in Licheng were so delicious that they willingly spent money to support Qizhou's bridge and road construction.
Wow, they are indeed a group of cunning guys. When Li Ke saw that these merchants still had expressions on their faces, it seemed that they really couldn't talk easily and wasted their arrangements, but it was time to show some real skills.
"Your Majesty is very kind-hearted. I'm afraid that we, the businessmen, are weak-minded. We are in debt these days in whatever business we do. Otherwise, we would have already..."
Qi Yuanshou spoke on behalf of all the businessmen in Qizhou, and he made a very embarrassed posture, as if he was weak, but he had just been given a foot massage by Qiuyue Pavilion and felt very comfortable.
Those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes. As long as the businessmen say that they have not made any money and live very simply, it seems that they really cannot get a penny from them.
Fang Xuanling finally stopped looking, but wanted to see what tricks the King of Shu could use to make these cash-strapped businessmen obediently hand over their money.
Twenty million silver is actually the salary of the King of Shu for two years, and the court can fully afford it. However, Qizhou is a vassal territory. If it is really completed, it will definitely give other places an excuse to request money from the court. support.
"You can't teach a kid! If you really have some tricks early on, you should go first! Just being groveling will only make this group of people even more aggressive!"
"But the money in our treasury is not given casually, even if you are a little clever!"
Li Shimin knew the faces of businessmen very well. No matter whether there was peace or not, they could make money from everywhere. Now that the Tang Dynasty had entered the Zhenguan period, the money they had earned was countless, and he thought that Li Ke would not be able to raise money.
"His Royal Highness the King of Shu, we did not deliberately embarrass you, we are really helpless!"
"I really can't make much money on my books, or I really need to ask the court for help!"
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In order not to pay, the businessmen naturally tried all kinds of excuses. They had never been so united as now, thinking that the newly appointed King of Shu was just a young man and no match at all.
Qiuyue Pavilion, from being a happy place to being full of complaints now, is all acting.
Fang Xuanling's expression remained unchanged when he saw King Shu. Is there really any way to turn things around? Qizhou is not considered rich. Once businessmen are threatened, they run faster than anyone else, and even flee with countless wealth.
"Come on, girls, help the gentlemen pour tea and water!"
Gu Shiniang is very good at getting things done. She is surrounded by many graceful girls, which immediately makes the atmosphere better. She is the atmosphere group for Li Ke's guests tonight, but she can't make this group of people pay for her beauty.
Li Ke also took a sip of tea and observed the changes on everyone's faces. He couldn't panic at this moment. Finally, his eyes fell on the gate. Qiuyue Pavilion was in the Licheng market, very close to the palace and the city gate. very.
"Your Majesty, I am really helpless, so I will leave first!"
Qi Yuanshou stood up and saluted. He deliberately wanted to embarrass the King of Shu and asked them to spend money and efforts to repair the official roads. Unless there were more benefits, drinking and sex were really not worth mentioning. Others also stood up and wanted to salute.
Ga~, the door was pushed open, and everyone looked and saw that the person Fang Xuanling was looking for was here.
Quan Wanji was still majestic, but he appeared much later and looked at Li Ke.
