The minds of ordinary people are very simple. Their demands are ever-changing, but in the final analysis, they are just to live a good life.
This year has suffered a drought, so it is already good for the court to feed the people. Although the officials are always proclaiming that "the prosperous age is coming," the people at the lowest level still don't feel that life has become much easier. Many people are killed in natural disasters such as droughts, snowstorms, and floods.
Therefore, the so-called prosperous age is just a prosperous age that only belongs to the merchants and the noble class.
As ordinary people, we should dig food from the land honestly. The construction work has been stopped. Now that the weather is getting colder, many trees have died due to drought on the mountains this year. It is a serious matter to quickly cut firewood to exchange for some money and food for the family. Who would I have nothing to do to study some auction organized by the prince.
The world is like this. Everyone has something to do. Simple publicity is enough as long as it can achieve the effect. Excessive publicity will turn into a clown who is sensationalizing.
Li Xian believes that his auction is just like this. There is no need for excessive publicity, as long as the news is simply spread.
Filling the national treasury is not as simple as a joke. Although the treasury of the Tang Dynasty was not comparable to that of later generations, in the context of today's era, it would only be more difficult to fill the treasury.
There are indeed many capable people in the court, and the tax revenue in the first year of the last year was several times higher than that of Zhenguan. but....
The more you earn, the more you spend!
Given the current territory of the Tang Dynasty, just the troops used to maintain the territory at the border consumed more than half of the national treasury. When there is a drought like this year, it is inevitable that there will be a shortage of supplies at the border. It can be said that Li Zhi's "Eternal Emperor"-level territory is already at risk of being lost.
However, as a prince, there is no need to think so much. Li Xian knows very well that now that Li Dan, or to be precise, Ming Chongyan has a wrong idea, he cannot be anxious. There is no need to show great talent, it is enough to do the things ordered by the emperor and make him and the Queen happy.
As for the real solution to the shortcomings and large-scale reforms, they will have to wait until he succeeds to the throne.
Both Shangguan and Zhang Youcai were capable, but within one day, they completely spread the news. Even the beggar squatting on the street corner knew that the prince was about to hold an auction.
Of course, common people and beggars know that these are of no use. What interests Li Xian the most is actually the businessman.
Businessmen, as a lower class than ordinary people, have a low social status, but their lives are much better. As long as they are big businessmen, they will inevitably rely on some wealthy families in exchange for protection, and depending on the status of the wealthy families they are attached to, the development speed will be different.
No matter which businessman they are, there is no doubt that they are all rich!
Due to regulations, although they were not allowed to wear silk and satin, and the gates of each courtyard were quite dilapidated, this phenomenon was only superficial.
The food and supplies of a truly big businessman are not as good as those of some low-level nobles.
Therefore, if the auction wants to make money, merchants must be the main publicity targets no matter what.
Shangguan's Sihai Tower is running very well. In addition, she has a high background and has worked in the Yeting Palace for many years. She has a lot of people and worldly skills, so she naturally comes into contact with a lot of wealthy businessmen.
"Mrs. Shangguan, are you saying that we don't need to compete? There are many positions reserved for us?"
Seeing a wealthy businessman asking a question, Shangguan straightened his veil and said with a smile, "That's natural. His Royal Highness's auction has only one purpose, that is, the highest bidder wins. After the auction items are almost sorted, the auction will make some The booklet will be distributed to you. If you find someone who is interested, you can send your confidants to the auction to bid. After the bidding is over, the auction will naturally arrange for someone to secretly deliver it to your home. In this way..."
Although Shangguan didn't explain everything, the businessmen present already understood what she meant. Since ancient times, businessmen have been the primary targets of exploitation by the powerful. It is said that the people do not fight against the officials, and the same is true for businessmen. Money, after all, does not have much power in the face of power and status.
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To be honest, if they take a picture of something good, and then a distinguished person comes out and asks for it, their only choice is to give it to them. In this way, when they participate in the auction, they are throwing away money.
His Royal Highness's arrangement is the safest. Because even if some nobles are interested, they don’t know who has obtained the treasure, and they don’t know who to talk to if they want to speak.
In this way, businessmen can participate with confidence.
After thinking clearly about the pros and cons, the leading businessman handed over his hands and said, "In that case, we are waiting for good news."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Different from private sales, as businessmen, they know very well that if they want to get the thing they want, the money they have to pay must exceed the original price of the thing. In this way, it is natural to have enough money.
This conversation is already the fourth wave today.
After all the merchants left, Shangguan took off her veil and returned to drink tea behind the curtain to quench her thirst. A woman has to show her face and preside over so many things, but she doesn't feel any discomfort at all.
The fact that my mother and daughter were able to escape from Yeting Palace was all thanks to the grace of His Highness the Crown Prince. This kind of kindness could not be repaid with life, but now it is nothing at all.
Just after taking a sip of tea, a joyful voice came over.
"mother!"
Hearing this voice, the fatigue on Shangguan's face immediately disappeared.
A little girl dressed as a palace maid, carrying a small basket, trotted into her arms.
Patting Shangguan Wan'er's back, Shangguan scolded: "Why are you leaving the palace again? Mother told you before that although His Highness the Crown Prince doesn't mind, you always leave the palace and have a bad influence. Your Highness can We, mother and daughter, should be satisfied with rescuing our mother and daughter from Yeting Palace. For the rest, we must keep our duties well. You are not serving His Highness the Crown Prince, but you are neglecting your duty!"
Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said, "Mother, don't worry, it was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who let his daughter out of the palace today."
After saying that, she left her mother's arms and took out a soft pastry and a letter from the small basket.
Shangguan has become accustomed to cakes. Every time her daughter leaves the palace, she always brings something for herself. As for the letter, it is the most important thing.
After opening the letter and reading it once, Shangguan put the letter aside, walked to his desk, and wrote down a few notes on a large piece of rice paper.
She has been accustomed to His Highness the Crown Prince's arrangements since the time of disaster relief.
All plans made by His Highness the Crown Prince take almost all possible scenarios into consideration. At least in Shangguan's view, no matter which plan he makes, as long as he follows His Highness the Crown Prince's arrangements, there is almost no possibility of failure.
