It's illegal because Lao Zhu didn't like people who were idle and gambling. In order to ban gambling in the capital, he once built a "Xiaoyao Building". This building was specially designed for gamblers. Just go in and gamble. No tips will be charged. transparent.
However, Xiaoyao Tower has two rules:
First, there will be no catering services.
This is easy to understand. Everyone is here to gamble, not to eat and drink.
First, there is only one way in but no way out.
What, want to go home?
Oops, sorry, going out is not allowed here.
hungry?
What should we do? We don’t provide catering services here. How about rolling dice and seeing if we can get food?
So what, this man, have a great time.
No one knows how many gamblers starved to death, but it is obvious that in the capital in the early Ming Dynasty, few dared to openly gamble.
Now Cao Guogong Li Jinglong wants to openly open a gambling house and challenge the majesty of the great ancestor. Isn't this a little too bold? He is not afraid of being invited to Xiaoyao Tower or having his hands chopped off?
Zhao Dayu knew everyone's concerns and raised them first: "Mr. Cao Guo, the court prohibits gambling. If we participate in it, wouldn't we break the rules..."
Li Jinglong smiled, raised his hand and said: "The imperial court prohibits gambling, and we dare not violate it. However, the martial arts test is the first time it has been held since the founding of the People's Republic of China. If there is no betting, wouldn't it be a lot less fun?"
Zhao Dayu asked: "What's the plan?"
Li Jinglong raised his glass and said, "Just share the blessing of peace."
shared!
The sharing here is not about bicycles, electronic devices, etc., but the division of profits.
Li Jinglong wanted to open a hole through profit. In ancient times, there was no such thing as pornography and gambling. The only thing that was truly powerful was gambling. After all, the former policy allows it, but the latter one does not exist.
"I believe you can see clearly how much each of them benefits. I invite you to come today for two things." Li Jinglong believed that he could handle the court, so he directly turned to the topic and said: "You are all businessmen from all walks of life in the capital, Wu Once a person enters the capital, they may not necessarily live in a post house arranged by the Ministry of War. Some people will definitely live in an inn. They will also buy and sell goods in the capital, communicate with others, and talk about..."
Chang Baiye finally understood. Li Jinglong wanted businessmen like him to act as eyes and ears to help him find out information about martial arts people, such as movement habits, eating habits, horse condition, strength, agility...
This information will be directly related to the setting of odds, such as who knows Chinese style, whether it is one to one or ten to one, for example, who will win the top pick, whether to be ten to one or one hundred to one.
In many TV movies, when introducing ancient martial arts, there will be a scene like this: two people are riding horses and slashing at each other with knives. They fight brilliantly, it is difficult to determine the winner, and win the applause of the whole house.
Oh, this is all bullshit.
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Because throughout the ancient martial arts examinations, there was no one-on-one PK session, and of course there was no one-on-many group fight session. There were only competitions similar to those of later generations. You shoot your arrows, and I find my target. You Lift your weight, I will wipe my sweat, no one will interfere with anyone else.
There is no competition in boxing and kicking skills, no confrontation between two people, no life and death, but it is still a arena where fate is concerned, and only strength can win.
Although this kind of martial arts examination lacks the ability to watch and appreciate, it still attracts countless people. Who doesn't want to see who is the number one martial arts champion in the Ming Dynasty? Who doesn't want to participate in a project worth millions or tens of millions... …
Li Jinglong talked eloquently and said confidently: "The second thing is to ensure the stability of the market. Duke Cao's government hopes that you can inject money and adjust it when necessary. Only in this way, the money on the plate belongs to you."
Qu Bao looked at Chang Baiye, and the two of them understood that Li Jinglong was worried that his family's money was not enough to maintain the market, so he asked the businessman to add funds to maintain a reasonable odds. It's not fun when people make big bets.
"If the court allows it, there will be no problem for us to participate."
Zhao Dayu expressed his loyalty.
Some businessmen also nodded when they saw this.
As long as the court allows it, there is nothing wrong with merchants participating.
"what should we do?"
Qu Bao asked Chang Baiye in a low voice.
Chang Baiye drank a glass of wine, stood up and said: "Dong Cao, the Chang family is in business. Although there are times when there is opportunism, gambling is not allowed. This is the family motto, and Duke Wanwang can understand it. But the Duke is in charge, and so is the Chang family. You can't just say nothing, let's do this, Baiye will send ten thousand taels of silver to my house later, I wonder if the Duke of the country will be satisfied?"
Li Jinglong squinted at Chang Baiye, who was not showing any respect, and said calmly: "It's only a mere ten thousand liang..."
"Fifty thousand taels."
Chang Baiye shouted immediately.
Li Jinglong's brows moved slightly, but in the end he did not worry again and said: "In that case, let's just say goodbye to the guests."
Qu Bao didn't mention the money at all. He bowed and left with Chang Baiye.
With Chang Baiye taking the lead, others could finally understand that all the betting odds were false. Yes, Li Jinglong would still open the market, but the real profit lies in the filial piety of the businessman.
In just one meal, the Chang family took away 50,000 taels. Do other businessmen want to express their gratitude? If you don't say it now, when the handicap is needed, Cao Guogong says that he will raise the bet by 100,000 taels. Will you raise it or not?
He nodded, but it was difficult to shake his head again.
Seeing through this layer, Hu Wenyi of Huizhou chose the same method as Chang Baiye, which was to lose money and avoid disaster, and expressed his willingness to spend 50,000 taels. The other businessmen either nodded or shook their heads. Without exception, they all stood on the side of interests. middle.
After everyone dispersed, the acting king Zhu Gui looked at Li Jinglong and said with some worry: "You are doing such nonsense.
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Aren't you afraid that the emperor will punish you? "
Li Jinglong took out a document from his sleeve and handed it to Zhu Gui, saying: "What crimes can be punished? Special times, special festivals, special events, there are precedents for opening gambling plates, whether in the previous dynasty or in our dynasty. . But this money needs to be given to the court."
"It's easy for the censor to get money to do things, and it's easy for the household department to close his eyes, but it's impossible to hide this matter from the emperor. Aren't you worried about the emperor's anger?"
Zhu Gui was a little worried.
Li Jinglong was silent for a while and said softly: "What if the court levies heavy taxes? For example, five taxes and one tax, or even two taxes and one tax!"
"Are you crazy?"
Zhu Gui looked at Li Jinglong in surprise. With such a heavy tax, how much will be lost in the end?
Li Jinglong shook his head slightly and said: "Don't the imperial court need silver taels? This is an opportunity. If the imperial court allows it, they will be able to withdraw no less than 100,000 guan in taxes. These silver taels will be enough to support the various expenses of the Hajj at the end of the year. ?”
Zhu Gui stared at Li Jinglong, sighed, and said: "Then you just have to deal with it. Don't interfere in Li Zengzhi's affairs. I have inquired about it for you. Although the Ministry of Punishment put pressure on Li Zengzhi to severely punish Li Zengzhi, the emperor did not "Relax, your life should be saved, but don't even think about your official position and salary."
Li Jinglong said gratefully: "Thank you very much."
Zhu Gui stood up and took two steps, then suddenly stopped and asked, "Former cabinet minister Huang Zicheng speaks for you, but is it because you used money?"
Li Jinglong smiled bitterly: "How can you give a gift to a person who is grounded?"
"It's fine if you don't have one. Don't even think about getting too close to a cabinet minister. You have to know that it's a capital offense to befriend a close servant!"
After Zhu Gui warned, he strode away from Tingxue Tower.
Li Jinglong took a few deep breaths, raised his head, and murmured in a low voice: "I just want to live. If you make me anxious, everyone can betray you. This is the last time. After this time, I will have nothing to do with you anymore. .”
The partition behind him was pushed open, and a man in black robes with a black curtain came out. He said in a deep voice: "As long as our people are Chinese and successfully enter the security bureau, we will not disturb you again."
"Whether it can be made in Chinese style or not is not up to me."
Li Jinglong was a little angry and turned around to look at the golden masked face.
"You just need to give us information. The Security Bureau's actions are too big and we can no longer operate in the capital."
The man in black robe said.
Li Jinglong gritted his teeth and said: "After this incident, if my brother can't be released from prison, then you won't be able to live well. Don't think that a mask can hide your identity, Jin Zhong!"
The man in black robe was silent for a moment, looked at Li Jinglong through the mask, and said calmly: "The more I know, the less good it will be for you. Duke Cao Guo, think about your father's death, and think about how many people were killed during the Hongwu period. You know how powerful we are! Look at the situation clearly, otherwise, the house will collapse and the ship will sink."
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