Chapter 471 The undercurrent of the T-shaped roll
Although Cui Jingrong is the right minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, his understanding of modern finance is obviously not up to the level that Feng Ziying hoped for. His ideological thinking still exists in the model of loan sharking if money is loaned out.
In fact, money shops and banks have appeared in Dazhou. Not only do you not get interest when depositing silver, but you also have to charge a certain handling fee. This may seem absurd in modern times, but it is reality.
The reason is very simple. I provide you with remote deposits and withdrawals, that is, deposit and withdrawal business, which also requires costs. The reason is very strong, and it sounds like it is true.
In the current situation where transportation and communication are so backward, this kind of deposit and exchange seems to be very convenient for businessmen's activities.
A silver note can travel from Jinling to the capital, from the capital to Datong, and from Datong to Suzhou without any hindrance. This is so convenient. It is especially important for merchants who need to pay large sums of money.
Because of this, most of the characters such as salt merchants Zhongshang and nest merchants who mainly rely on monopoly franchises, which are also the so-called "lead nests" to achieve status monopoly, are gathered in Yangzhou. They are all extremely wealthy. It can be said bluntly that , if any general merchant cannot readily provide three to five million taels of cash in cash, then he is an unqualified general merchant; if any nest merchant cannot readily provide one or two hundred thousand taels of cash, then he is not a qualified general merchant. The nest merchant.
Of course, in the Great Zhou Dynasty, many general merchants and nest merchants were united into one, and their strength was stronger. Because of this, whenever the court encountered difficulties, it would first target these people.
Feng Ziying did not think it was a good idea for the court to borrow money from these businessmen in times of difficulty. They still needed mortgages and interest. Of course, the court could also ask them to donate, but the donation amount would definitely be far less than the loan, and it would leave some sequelae.
If the money these guys have stored underground can be used to develop industries and make profits, Feng Ziying thinks this should be the best model.
Of course, it is not easy to make these guys hand over the money willingly. Well, it is probably not easy. Most of these guys will think that the imperial court wants to cut their flesh directly from them regardless of their appearance.
Feng Ziying was using this period of time to subtly influence Cui Jingrong and introduce him to a model similar to that of a bank. However, it was obvious that Cui Jingrong was still a little difficult to accept it.
However, Feng Ziying is very pleased that Cui Jingrong is very interested. It means that the other party is willing to understand. This is a good start and hope. If you meet an old-fashioned person who is not interested at all, that will be the most disappointing. .
Feng Ziying did not live in the Yamen of the Capital Transport Salt Envoy, which was inappropriate.
It is not appropriate before you and Daiyu have confirmed their relationship, and it will be even more inappropriate once they are confirmed, unless they are officially married.
However, he came here for a visit. Firstly, he needed to comfort Daiyu's anxious mood. Secondly, he also wanted to see if there was any chance to continue to contact Lin Ruhai and seek some opportunities.
He didn't believe that Lin Ruhai would just let him go so plainly and just wait for his family to propose marriage. Lin Ruhai had been sitting in the position of the Salt Patrol Censor for so many years, so it was impossible for Lin Ruhai to be so pale.
“I took a look at the Salt Transport Department’s Yamen, and it turned out that it was really in good order under my uncle’s care. Even though my uncle was ill, it didn’t seem to have much impact on the operation of the entire Yamen. My uncle is really the pillar of the country..."
Although she said the nice words for free, it made Daiyu's eyebrows stretch a lot. She raised her nose arrogantly, and Daiyu snorted softly: "Brother Feng, my father is also a third-level scholar, and he is much better than you, a second-class Jinshi. Woolen cloth,…"
"But Uncle Feng was taught editing and writing by the Hanlin Academy. Didn't he also say that he was only taught editing and editing by the Hanlin Academy at that time, is Uncle Feng better than him?" Zijuan pretended to be surprised.
"Damn girl!" Daiyu pouted at Zijuan's words. She didn't know how to answer for a while. After a while, she said: "That was a reward from the imperial court for Brother Feng to conquer the west to quell the rebellion..."
"No, the imperial court rewarded me for conquering the west and quelling the rebellion, so that I could serve as a noble and an official. It did not allow me to become an official in the Hanlin Academy. It was because I proposed a new strategy for the imperial court to open up the sea and raise debt. The imperial court felt that I had thought too hard. A man worthy of Liang Dong, that’s why I was asked to remove myself from the Imperial Academy and write the book..."
Feng Ziying also amused Daiyu, and Zicuckoo was also covering her mouth and snickering. Obviously she also knew that the girl would not be angry if Uncle Feng was better than him.
Daiyu was so happy that these two teamed up to tease her, she pretended to look at Zijuan fiercely, "Damn girl, you did this on purpose, didn't you? Do you believe that I sent you away right here in Yangzhou?"
"Well, I don't believe it, little maid. The girl likes me the most and can't live without me..." Zijuan said with a smile: "Yesterday, the girl told the maid that she would never be separated for the rest of her life. She also said that in the future, if Uncle Feng..."
Lin Daiyu's face turned red with embarrassment when her words were revealed. She couldn't help but tear Zijuan's mouth off, "Damn girl, how dare you say that again..."
Feng Ziying also became interested and asked Zijuan with a smile, "What will happen to me in the future?"
"Don't say it!" Daiyu was really anxious now. She jumped up and tried to cover Zicuckoo's mouth, but Zicuckoo suddenly hid behind Feng Ziying. If Daiyu was usually so angry, Zicuckoo would definitely not She would go against the other party's will, but today she was uncharacteristic of herself, hiding behind Feng Ziying and whispering: "The girl said that if Uncle Feng betrays his heart, she will shave her head with me and become an aunt, and we will never see anyone else for the rest of our lives..."
Hearing what Zicuckoo finally said, Daiyu, whose eyes were red, stamped her feet, turned around and ran back to the back room, where she threw herself on the bed, not daring to raise her head.
Feng Ziying took a deep breath, turned around, and glanced at Zijuan. Zijuan's eyes were full of sincerity. Feng Ziying nodded, and Zijuan's eyes suddenly became more expectant.
Logically speaking, this situation is no longer appropriate. A girl as old as Daiyu needs to be cautious even when her father and brothers enter the boudoir, let alone outsiders, but Feng Ziying doesn't care.
Jia Baoyu in the book "Dream of Red Mansions" has been in the boudoir of various ladies since childhood, but no one said anything, which shows that this is also a double standard.
As long as the Jia family values their favorites, or is pleasing to the eye, and belongs to the heart, they can naturally go without hindrance. Feng Ziying feels that she is also qualified now, whether it is in Daiyu's boudoir or Baochai's boudoir, or even Tanchun's boudoir.
After sitting down, I saw Daiyu Xiang, who was lying on the bed, shrugging her shoulders. She was obviously a little excited.
Hand passed through Daiyu’s armpit. Well, the little girl was still a little different from before. Her figure had slightly undulated. Feng Ziying hugged Daiyu.
However, he saw that the smoky eyebrows on the flower-like jade dimples were slightly frowned, and his pair of autumn eyes were like red peaches, which was particularly endearing.
Daiyu snorted and shyly threw herself into Feng Ziying's arms. She listened to Brother Feng's majestic chest moving like a leather drum, but said nothing.
The elegant fragrance lingered in Feng Ziying's nose, making her feel drunk.
“Silly girl, do you really think so?”
“If Brother Feng has betrayed his heart, then what else in the world is worthy of my little sister’s trust?” Daiyu pressed her face against Feng Ziying’s chest and said softly: “My little sister belongs to Brother Feng in this life, and I hope Brother Feng will take pity on her.”
"Silly girl, how could Brother Feng be so unfaithful? Brother Feng is a man who always fulfills his promise, not to mention that my sister and I came from Linqing in a life-and-death crisis. How can others compare? But please don't worry, sister, I will do everything in the future. We still have a lifetime to live together well..."
These words were probably the limit for Daiyu. If she continued to say them, she would probably not be able to bear it. Feng Ziying stopped and kissed Daiyu's ear gently. Daiyu's whole body trembled and she hugged Feng Ziying tighter. .
I don’t know how long it took, but the sound of Zicuckoo came from outside the door, and the two of them woke up from their souls flying into the sky.
“Sister You, Uncle Feng is talking to the girl...”
Feng Ziying patted the shoulder of Daiyu, who was blushing with shame, then stood up and walked out of the house, "Zicuckoo, your girl is a little sleepy, you can go and wait on her."
They saw Sister You, dressed in men's clothing, standing outside the door, looking inside curiously with her head stretched out.
Feng Ziying walked out angrily and patted the other party on the shoulder. She was so frightened that Third Sister You jumped up with a "yeah" sound, her face flushed, and said angrily: "Master, don't be like this. In this public place, be careful." To be seen,…”
“Well, then we won’t be afraid of being seen when we enter your house.” Feng Ziying laughed strangely and went to hold Third Sister You’s hand.
Sister You was shocked. This was in Du's salt to make Si Yimen. Girl Lin's house was in the house. Besides, Sister You was infatuated with Feng Ziying, and she dared not to be so arrogant.
Seeing Sister You's expression change, Feng Ziying also felt funny.
This girl is tall and plump, but she is less than sixteen years old. Her exotic face always gives people a childish feeling, which is indeed the case. In addition to her strong martial arts skills, this girl is also a bit naive in her dealings with others. Ideal, good thing is to be obedient.
“Silly girl, I’ll go into the house and talk to you. What are you thinking about all day long?”
Feng Ziying's words made Third Sister You even more embarrassed. She slipped out and ran back to her room to rest.
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Renshou Palace.
The old man was leaning back in the lounge chair, and the silver frost charcoal of the heater beside him released scorching heat, but when it was illuminated by the silk cage, it suddenly became much softer, but the heat was still strong.
“Why, there’s no movement over Lin Hai?” the old man said quietly.
"Your Majesty, I still can't see it now. According to the doctor's judgment, Lin Hai may still have a few months to live. His disease mainly depends on nourishment. If he is well nourished, it is normal to live for a few more months. If he is too tired and overworked, I'm afraid In two or three months..."
Gu Cheng lowered his head and said softly: "In addition, Mr. Lin in the Yamen Office of the Salt Transfer Bureau is very strict. We are also worried about alerting him. Once he misunderstands our meaning and turns to that side,... "
(End of this chapter)