In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Liu Bai sat down comfortably and did not politely let Ying Che take the main seat.
After all, he, Liu Bai, was Ying Che's teacher, and he was not above the court now. There was no such reason.
"Young Master, do you want your Majesty to take a high look at you?"
Liu Bai smiled and glanced at Ying Che casually.
After hearing this question, Ying Che's originally uninhibited smile faltered slightly, then quickly returned to normal and said:
"Teacher, even though Tetsuno is the sixth young master of the current dynasty, in the final analysis, this young master is also my father's son."
"Which son wouldn't want his father to look up to him?"
These words are extremely clever!
Ying Che did not deny that he wanted to be favored by His Majesty the First Emperor, but... at the same time, he inadvertently left aside the most sensitive topic: the battle for the crown prince.
Two little foxes had a confrontation inadvertently.
This kind of confrontation is a test of the other party's inner thoughts.
Liu Bai was thinking about whether Ying Che really wanted to compete for the crown prince position, but Ying Che covered it up seemingly casually.
This kind of behavior feels a bit like there is no silver in this place, but it really means that there is no such idea.
The mystery is only known to the parties involved.
Regarding Ying Che's answer, Liu Bai smiled and said nothing, but did not break the casserole and ask the truth.
If you asked at this time, you would be a fool.
Such behavior made Ying Che avert his eyes slightly, and then he smiled and said, "Teacher, you were in the car earlier and told the students that you had some fun, I don't know what it is?"
Calling himself a student, such actions also showed Ying Che's closeness to Liu Bai.
Although it is a bit straightforward, it is most suitable to ease the atmosphere just now.
"Actually, it's not much fun, it's just that I can share the worries of His Majesty the First Emperor."
Liu Bai said calmly, seemingly casually, but in fact he was observing Ying Che with his eyes.
He always felt that this sixth young master was not simple.
However, there is really no mention of this young master Che in the history books, so Liu Bai was very cautious.
To be honest, when he reached the position of Prime Minister Zuo, in addition to the government affairs above the court, he had also begun to consider the development of the empire.
As for the development of the empire...at the current stage, the most critical thing is...the crown prince!
If Ying Che is really suitable, Liu Bai actually wouldn't mind helping him after his court power is established.
"Oh? Are you sharing your father's worries?"
"Please teach me, teacher!"
Upon hearing Liu Bai's words, Ying Che's eyes lit up instantly and he spoke quickly.
Being so urgent seems a bit like a filial son.
Liu Bai took a deep look at Ying Che and tapped his fingers lightly on the desk.
"Tuk!"
"Tuk!"
"Tuk!"
"..."
There were dull sounds of knocking on the wooden table, but Liu Bai said nothing.
Ying Che on the side did not urge him, but kept his eager eyes during this tea time.
It wasn't until the Sixth Young Master's eyes felt a little dry that Liu Bai finally spoke:
"Sir, when you go to court today, what do you think of our Great Qin today?"
Ying Che was stunned for a moment, then blurted out: "Our Great Qin is naturally thriving..."
"Long Qie, see off the guests!"
However, before Ying Che finished speaking, Liu Bai interrupted him directly.
Such an appearance made Ying Che stunned for a while.
Good guy, you're not allowed to talk superficially, you have to tell the truth, right?
"but...."
Ying Che changed the topic and carefully observed Liu Bai.
I found that Mr. Zuo Cheng didn't seem to be surprised at all, and he was also waiting for his next words.
It seems...that you just have to tell the truth, otherwise you'll just keep a distance.
Ying Che sighed slightly and continued: "I also know that our Great Qin is experiencing constant internal and external troubles!"
"Not to mention foreign aggression, the Xiongnu are watching from outside the Great Wall and plundering the borders of Daqin! The annual military expenditures spent on Daijun in the north is a staggering figure! Even Baiyue in the south has more Are you dissatisfied! Last year, the King of Baiyue sent envoys three times in total. They came and claimed to surrender to our great Qin, but in fact, they refused to pay tribute and asked for rewards from my father! It can be said that we are enemies of both the north and the south. "
"And the internal worries...are even more serious!"
At this point, Yingche paused for a moment, then continued as if he was depressed:
"Whether it's the remnants of the Six Kingdoms who are still determined to rebel against Qin, or the fact that in my territory of Great Qin, the people are poor and hundreds of businesses are waiting to be prospered, this is actually a big trouble!"
"These troubles have been accumulated for hundreds of years. Even if my father and the people live a healthy life, it will be extremely difficult to change them in a short period of time!"
As these words came out, Ying Che suddenly felt a gaze looking at him.
It was Liu Bai.
Master Zuo Cheng had a smile on his face at the moment.
Sure enough...this sixth young master is not as uninterested in political affairs as rumored.
The analysis of internal and external troubles is in place.
"Needless to say, it will take many lives to solve the problem of the remnants of the Six Kingdoms."
"What I want to talk to you is... the difficulties of the people. Or the financial difficulties of Great Qin today."
Liu Bai said calmly: "Your Majesty and the people are living a good life, but now our Great Qin's treasury is too empty. When the official power has no money, it is extremely difficult to control the people."
"And what I want the young master to do is actually very simple..."
"Two words, make money!"
After saying these words, Ying Che was slightly startled, his expression was extremely weird!
Good guy, this Prime Minister Liu mysteriously said he was having fun for himself, but actually he was talking about making money?
At this moment, Ying Che even had the urge to turn around and leave!
"Young Master, do you despise making money?"
As if reading Ying Che's thoughts, Liu Bai asked with a smile.
Ying Che didn’t hide it either.
He knew that for a smart person of Liu Bai's level, it was useless to cover up such little tricks. Opening the skylight and speaking openly was the truth!
"Teacher, making money is the way of a merchant. Besides, I, Ying Che, am the royal family of the Great Qin Dynasty. Making money will bring disgrace to the royal family of the Great Qin Dynasty."
"What's more, it's not easy to make money. Even if I can make money, it's limited. How can I relieve my father's worries?"
What Ying Che said was sincere.
In this era, businessmen are still looked down upon.
Since Guan Zhong described the Four People's Theory in his "Guanzi", scholars, farmers, industry and commerce were basically formed.
Especially after the Lu Buwei Rebellion, the status of businessmen was even worse!
Letting Yingche make money now is indeed a bit...
"Yes! What the Sixth Young Master said makes sense. The business that earns ten times the national treasury tax revenue that year should be done by someone else!"
Liu Bai nodded slightly.
"What?!!!!"
As soon as these words came out, Ying Che nodded first, and then jumped up from his seat with a horrified look on his face!
Making money is despised!
But earning ten times the tax revenue from the Great Qin treasury will directly replenish the treasury and ensure Great Qin's finances!
My father cannot show his front teeth happily!
"Teacher teach me!"
Ying Che didn't waste time after jumping up. He swooped over and grabbed Liu Bai's sleeve without letting go.
He is afraid!
I'm afraid that I, the teacher, will really find someone else to do such a good thing!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime feat! And...this is definitely the best way to strengthen your own strength!
Power, wealth, people! These three are the real strength!
"It's very simple."
"Selling salt!"
Liu Bai chuckled lightly, as if Ying Che's actions were all within his expectations, and spoke softly.
After saying these words, Liu Bai felt his sleeves being clenched tightly by Ying Che...
Let go!
The consensus of the times: The salt dealer will die a good death!
