A scholar of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty

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Just a bottle of perfume caused chaos in the harem. Li Chengqian sat down in distress, and another eunuch came to report and said, "Your Majesty, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Yan Lide, please see me."

"Let him in." Li Chengqian said while clutching his forehead in pain.

Yan Lide straightened his clothes and entered the Ganlu Hall, bowed to Li Chengqian and said, "Your Majesty, the Wude Hall has been in disrepair for a long time, and it has been leaking since last year. Although it is vacant now, it cannot be abandoned."

Li Chengqian nodded slightly. It is reasonable to repair the Hall of Martial Virtue. Although he didn't like his grandfather the emperor since he was a child, he was still his grandfather. Come on, don't be too extravagant."

"I understand." Yan Lide said as he left the Ganlu Hall, and walked in the center of the palace, thinking that it was so easy.

The little eunuch led Yan Lide all the way to the Household Department. Yan Lide said to Cui Geng, the current Minister of the Household Department, "Shangshu of the Household Department, Your Majesty has an order to repair the Hall of Martial Virtue. The Household Department will raise funds and the Ministry of Industry will preside over it."

"The Palace of Martial Virtue." Cui Geng said thoughtfully, "Speaking of which, several palaces in the palace need to be repaired."

"That's right, since the Daming Palace was built, all the palaces in the Taiji Palace have been idle." Yan Lide said.

"It really needs to be repaired." Cui Geng also nodded and said, "It's not like Zhenguannian now. You have to save everything in the court. Even your majesty's food and clothing were simple back then. It's just that the court is rich now. The sea trade According to the current reserves of Datang, it is more than enough to prepare for several wars."

While talking, Cui Geng whispered, "Have you gotten very close to Gu Houye recently?"

"I've seen it a few times, but this time the repair of the Martial Virtue Palace has the meaning of Gu Houye." Yan Lide said doubtfully, "What's wrong?"

"I met Gu Hou a few times before, but I didn't have a chance to get close to him. I just wanted to find out if the Tang Dynasty was going to march west recently." Cui Geng said, "You also know that my family also does business, and my family There are a lot of businesses in the west, and my family points to me to listen to the wind in the middle of the court. If I really want to go to war, I will take back my business first."

"I'm really not sure about this, but I can help you find out. Our Yan family is still a bit thin in the court." Yan Lide said.

"Thank you very much." Cui Geng continued: "The Ministry of Household Affairs will be able to arrange for the renovation of the Martial Virtue Hall within three days, and then it will be handed over to the Ministry of Education and His Majesty for approval."

"It's troublesome." Yan Lide also cupped his hands and said.

The streets of Chang'an East City are full of people, just wanting to see the true face of the perfume, but this perfume is sold for the first time and only sells [-] bottles a day.

"Really only sell [-] bottles, the one above only gives us [-] bottles." The shopkeeper who sold the perfume said with a smile.

I have never seen such a seller. There are many rich and noble families in Chang'an City, especially women from rich and noble families. The attraction of perfume to women is almost unparalleled. I heard of perfume a few years ago. This thing was only heard to be in the palace at the beginning, and the eldest grandson empress had perfume in her hand, but now looking at the perfume, it seems to be a flash in the pan, and the boy seems to have disappeared without a trace.

Now when they come out again, rich and powerful women from all walks of life come to inquire about it. I don't know who the hell came up with the idea. They only sell fifty bottles of perfume a day, and the price is not cheap.

"Everyone, don't be angry. Get ready tomorrow." The shopkeeper smiled wryly, then looked at the Jinwu Guards surrounding the shop and said, "The generals must protect us."

The patrolling generals of the leading guards were also sweating profusely. It had been many years since such a crowded situation had occurred.

On the other side of Chang'an East City, Wu Mei was sitting in the bank and was arranging various matters. Few people understand the issue of economics, and this matter fell into the hands of the Gu family. Wu Mei put down the account book in her hand and rubbed her temples.

The maids standing beside Wu Mei have also been with Wu Mei since the completion of Gu's family. Over the years, they have followed Wu Mei to handle Gu's family's accounts and understand many things in the books.

"Madam, our factory has produced a car, but just now a servant reported that the Cheng family, the Niu family and Li Xiaogong's family did not go to the owner." The servant girl reported to Wu Mei in a low voice.

Although Chang'an has withdrawn a lot of eyeliner, there are still some backbones in contact. Wu Mei knows the situation at home. After maintaining Chang'an's business for so many years, some of the power in Gu Qing's hands can be used by himself. Otherwise, what can I use to control Chang'an? With so many merchants, it is said that they are taking the lead every step of the way, but they have more power in their hands.

Wu Mei said in a low voice, "Everyone knows that the cars made by the factory can make a lot of money, and the greater the profit, the greater the effort. The Haimao case is a precedent, and the old princes know it clearly. , If they want to make money from this business, they have to pay first, and now no one wants to move first, they are all waiting for the Gu family to give as much benefit as they want, this time they are calculating in their hearts."

The servant girl on the side nodded and said, "Madam, the shopkeepers sent by Chaozhong have arrived."

"Let them all come in." Wu Mei picked up the ledger again.

There were a total of thirteen shopkeepers. Although Wu Mei was a woman, anyone who does business in Chang'an would dare not admire the mistress of the Gu family. It is said that most of the business in Chang'an is in the hands of the Gu family, rather it is in the Gu family. hands of the hostess.

Wu Mei said to several shopkeepers issued by the court, "Let's not mention that the money of the major countries in the court has not been deposited yet. Why don't the retail investors in Chang'an deposit their money in."

"Many people think that it doesn't make any difference if you keep money at home, or in a bank." Several shopkeepers seemed to be ready to speak.

Wu Mei opened her eyes and nodded and said, "Then we will make another rule tomorrow. Anyone who saves money in a bank can get interest. The annual interest is [-]% for less than [-] guan, and the annual interest is two tiers for less than [-] guan. How about an annual interest of [-]% for less than [-] Guan?"

Several shopkeepers summed up, "Isn't our money being posted upside down?"

"We need to deposit money first, so that the inherent money becomes more money. Money is money outside, but it is just a number in the bank. You will understand later." Wu Mei said in a low voice, "Do as I want, and send people to lobby in various countries."

"Especially the three families of Li Xiaogong, Niu Jinda and Cheng Yaojin, they have gained a lot of profit from doing business with our Gu family."

Chapter 918

Faced with Wu Mei's attitude, the shopkeepers couldn't shirk it, and could only nod their heads in agreement. The Gu family is the top existence among the merchants in Chang'an, so many merchants in Chang'an depend on the face of the Gu family, and how many merchants owe the Gu family Favor.

Wu Mei, who looked at several shopkeepers, continued, "When doing things here, no one should shirk. If you fail to do well, you will not blame you. Just try to do well in the future. My Gu family will support the bank from the back. But if someone does something wrong in the future and finds reasons, don't blame me for not showing favor, even if you have a relationship between the court and China, it is still worthless in the eyes of my Gu family."

Several shopkeepers nodded again and again until they sent the Gu family mistress off the balcony.

"This is the mistress of the Gu family. It's no wonder that the momentum in this conversation can lead so many merchants in Chang'an." A shopkeeper whispered.

"It is said that the mistress of the Gu family is very clear about rewards and punishments, but she can't rub the sand in her eyes. She will never tolerate counterfeit goods. As long as she does business well, even if the business is poor, the Gu family will give support. How many big merchants in Chang'an are the Gu family? How many big merchants owe the Gu family favors for supporting them with one hand."

"Isn't it? Let alone the mistress of the Gu family, she is the Marquis Gu who is under one person and above ten thousand people. How can she be an ordinary person, even the current emperor doesn't look down on her? There is little relationship, but in the eyes of the Gu family, we should act honestly."

Several shopkeepers were discussing in low voices.

Wu Mei walked out of the bank and saw a carriage parked outside the bank, looking at the maid standing beside the carriage, Wu Mei said, "Wait here for me to sit in the carriage, a guest has arrived."

"Yes." The maid beside Wu Mei nodded in agreement.

Wu Mei walked into the carriage and saw Li Ran sitting in it, and said, "The heads of the Li family in Zhao County have all arrived at the gate of the bank. What do you mean by not coming in?"

"I don't know if you're busy inside or not, so don't bother me." Li Ran handed Wu Mei a pastry and said, "Try it, I made it myself."

Wu Mei took a sip and said, "It tastes very good."

Li Ran said with a smile, "The women of the Gu family are really amazing. In a blink of an eye, they are the owners of the bank. Will the Gu family control the world's wealth in the future?"

Wu Mei shook her head and smiled wryly, "No, the Gu family will not belong to the Qianzhuang in the future."

"It's true." Li Ran nodded, "Qianzhuang is said to be a place that controls the world's wealth and power, but this huge power is a hot potato. Whoever dares to accept it will be difficult."

"It's not difficult." Wu Mei said flatly: "The Gu family's influence in Chang'an is enough to set up a bank. As long as our Gu family appeals, many merchants are willing to put money into the bank."

"Fame is easy to do." Li Ran looked at Wu Mei.

Speaking of this, Wu Mei looked at the people coming and going outside and said: "Right now, there are many old dukes who are troublesome in Chang'an. Outsiders think that those old dukes have a deep friendship with our Gu family, but friendship is just friendship, and the accounts must be clarified. Forget it, and these old dukes are all shrewd people, if they don’t win over the money in their hands, even if the bank is backed by the Gu family, it will not be easy to gain a foothold in Chang’an.”

"But as long as those old countries recognize the bank, then the world's first court bank will be established in Chang'an."

Wu Mei nodded, Li Ran's statement was exactly what she thought.

"Actually, our Li family in Zhao County can also help you. In Zhao County and Zhaozhou area, we can come forward to help Chaozhong open a bank outside of Chang'an."

Listening to Li Ran's words, Wu Mei observed her expression and said, "I appreciate it, but don't be in a hurry."

The two women had a tacit understanding and quieted down. After a long time, Wu Mei said, "It's getting late, and it's time for me to go back and prepare meals for the children. I won't be here soon."

"Is it convenient? Why don't you go back in my carriage." Li Ran said.