Four hundred and seventieth chapters touch the bottom line
Outside the gate of the palace, saying goodbye to Wang Ding and four others, watching the four people move into the sedan chair and leave. Yi Zhizu suddenly felt refreshed. He was a little tired of meeting today, but he achieved two goals. One was to convert the 20 million silver debt into life treasury bonds.
This matter has extraordinary significance for Yuanqi. This is the first step for Yuanqi Bank to become the central bank of the Qing Dynasty. In the future, Yuanqi will be able to issue Qing Dynasty banknotes - legal banknotes in a legitimate manner! Of course, in the following years, he will make the court fall deeper and deeper in life treasury bonds, and it will completely inseparable from Yuanqi Bank!
The second is the theory of financial threat. Landing in the Qing Dynasty with Western Bank will pose a huge threat to the Qing Dynasty's silver system and finance. Daoguang and Wang Ding and others will understand and believe this. It will not only weaken the court's fear of Yuan Qi, but also benefit Yuan Qi's expansion in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and will also make the court rely on Yuan Qi to deal with Western Bank.
This is still a trick to raise bandits to respect themselves. Not to mention that Western countries have indeed penetrated and eroded the Qing Dynasty's financial network, mastered the Qing Dynasty's capital and credit flow channels, and thus achieved the idea of comprehensively controlling the Qing Dynasty's finance. Even if there is nothing, it must be made out of nothing!
Nowadays, there is no other bank bank that can compete with the penetration and encroachment of the Qing Dynasty currency and finance by Western Bank. In addition, Yuanqi promised to issue life-time bonds for the imperial court and also issued lottery bonds. In at least three to five years, Yuanqi can be safe and worry-free without worrying about the imperial court breaking the bridge.
Li Wang was waiting for the horse to come over. Yi Zhizu turned over and was about to urge the horse to move forward. A boy in his early twenties, dressed up trotted up and blocked directly in front of the horse. He beat Qian'er neatly and said with a smile: "Mr. Yi, the youngest is from Prince Hui's mansion. Wu Xiaoliu, you should call me Xiaoliu."
Yi Zhizu from Prince Hui's Mansion thought to himself, would Mianyu have to invite him? Before he could speak, Wu Xiaoliu then said, "I heard that Master Yi came to Beijing, our prince specially held a banquet to welcome Master Yi, and asked Master Yi to go with him."
Prince Hui Mianyu treats guests, and Yi Zhizu is really hard to refuse. After all, Mianyu is now the General of the Conquest South, and can be said to be his immediate superior. If the relationship is not handled well, if the other party is ungrateful and restrains it everywhere, it will be a big trouble. He immediately smiled and said, "It is natural that it is better to obey orders than respect and lead the way." As he said that, he turned back and told Li Wang, "Go and tell the Sixth Master."
Prince Hui Mianyu was enough to give Yi Zhizu's face and went to the gate of the other courtyard to greet him. Seeing this, Yi Zhizu turned over and stepped forward from a distance, and greeted him neatly, "Please pay tribute to the prince!" He stood up and smiled, "I don't know that the prince is still in the capital and has not come to pay homage to him. I hope the prince will forgive me."
Mian said happily with a spring breeze: "The emperor was not at peace some time ago, so he had not set off for a long time. When he learned that Guocheng was entering Beijing, he simply waited to go south with you." As he said that, he reached out and gave in and said, "Let's go in and talk."
After slowly entering the garden, Mian Yu said: "The road to the sea in Guocheng is comparable to the speed of 800 miles. However, I heard that taking a boat to sea is quite risky."
"Your Majesty is planning to take a boat south with the Mo General?" Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "You are ready to suffer. The storm and waves on the sea will be very strong, and you will be seasick when you go to sea for the first time. You may be afraid that the prince will vomit to the dark sky."
Mianyu smiled and said, "Before I left the capital, the Hongji victory had already arrived at the capital. I would rather go to Guangzhou to stay in charge one day earlier to face the scene. As for seasickness, I can only suffer from it."
After hearing what he said, Yi Zhizu had a good impression of him and immediately said, "Don't worry, the sailors on the sea boat are all experienced people. There is no big risk in this season, and you will definitely be able to deliver the prince to Guangzhou safely."
Walking along the way, Mianyu led the attic by the lake to the second floor. The servants who were waiting were served fruit and tea, and retreated the servants. Then Mianyu said, "I heard that Annan is not easy to fight?"
Yi Zhizu smiled, "Annan is not difficult to fight, but Annan is capricious and repeatedly surrendered and rebelled. If you want to make it happen once and for all, it is probably not easy to use ordinary means."
"Oh?" Mian Yu said with some surprise: "Can Guocheng make Annan surrender my Qing Dynasty forever?"
"How can I have this ability?" Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "However, Yuanqi Group Training is a sharp sword. Whether it can be done once and for all depends on the prince's method."
After pondering for a moment, Mian You said, "Do you want to borrow the hands of the king?"
"Annan is not only a granary, but also a rich mineral deposit in the country, including coal mines and iron ore, and has a prominent geographical location. It can not only guard the South China Sea, but also be a springboard for the Qing Dynasty to march into the South China Sea countries." Yi Zhizu smiled and his tone was plain, "If the prince is not afraid of infamy, he may be able to earn an iron hat."
*Mianyou's heart thumped, and she no longer had the calmness she had just now, "Can she really work it once and for all?"
Yi Zhizu said in a very gentle way: "The Qing Dynasty is not short of people now, but it is overpopular, with a large population and a small land area. And half of the population in Annan is an immigrant to the Qing Dynasty."
After hearing this, Mian Yu could not understand the other party’s meaning. I have to say that it was a little cruel, but it was indeed possible to do it once and for all! After looking at Yi Zhizu, he said: "I am not only the general of the Conquest of the South and the current emperor's brother. Why are you afraid of a mere reputation for the long-term interests of the Qing Dynasty?" As he said that, he smiled, "The Yuanqi Group can only train more than 10,000 people, I am afraid that I am powerless?"
"There is also a navy." Yi Zhizu said: "The navy has recruited 10,000, and has added 6,000 new troops every year. In five years, 50,000 new troops are enough to sweep Annan."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the stairs ringing. Yizhu walked slowly over and bowed, "I have seen the emperor's uncle."
"The fourth brother is here?" Mian Yu said, reaching out and saying, "Sit down."
Why did Yi Zhu come? Yi Zhizu was a little surprised. He just met him yesterday and saw him again today. How could this happen? This kid always approached him, what intentions did he mean? Yi Zhizu was puzzled and did not dare to be rude. He quickly got up and bowed, "I have met the Fourth Prince."
"I cannot stand the most of the red tape." Mianyu chuckled and said, "I am not an outsider, and there is no need to be polite."
No one is outsider? It seems that Mianyu and Yizhu have a very special relationship. They should be optimistic about Yizhu or support Yizhu. This kind of vision is good. Yizhizuo sat down calmly, but he was secretly complaining in his heart. He didn't want to get involved in the prince's fight for the crown prince. After all, Yizhu is a short-lived ghost. Moreover, when Yizhuo ascended the throne, the court could no longer threaten Yuanqi, so he didn't need to be troubled.
As soon as he sat down, Yi Zhu smiled and said, "I just met Mr. Du on the road and mentioned Mr. Yi. The gentleman praised him and said that Mr. Yi was a rare economic talent in my Qing Dynasty."
After hearing this, Mian Yu immediately understood that Du Shoutian should have some concerns and did not come to the banquet to avoid suspicion.
Yi Zhizu was a little surprised. Mr. Du, whom Yizhu mentioned, was obviously Du Shoutian. Unexpectedly, Du Shoutian was actually Yizhu's teacher. But he said humbly: "Mr. Du praised me, I just read a few Western books."
"Why should you be humble?" Yi said: "Yuanqi has achieved such achievements in just a few years, and it is all the achievements of Yi alone." As he said, he changed his mind, "I heard that Yuanqi silver stocks are publicly traded on the Guangzhou Exchange. I wonder if we can buy some Yuanqi silver stocks?"
Purchase Yuanqi silver stocks? What does it mean? Although this kid is a prince, he has not been granted any seals. How many silver can he have? Yi Zhizu was alert, but he smiled and said with a smile: "Since Yuanqi silver stocks are publicly traded, everyone can buy them. I wonder how much the Fourth Prince wants to buy?"
"I heard that the price of Yuanqi silver stocks is uncertain." Yi Zhu said slowly: "Can you ask Lord Yi to help buy one million shares?"
One million shares? This kid is such a big deal! Yi Jingzu realized after a second thought that the stock price is an excuse, and helping to buy it is just a tactful statement. This kid wants him to give him one million Yuanqi silver stocks for free! He couldn't help but sneer in his heart. He really has a good appetite and is not afraid of being choked to death! But is this kid testing? Or is he sincerely extorting?
After looking at Mianyu, he said slowly: "Yuanqi silver stocks are 130 million, just one million shares, which is not worth mentioning. Since the Fourth Prince has spoken, he is busy helping him. However, it is difficult for Yuanqi silver stocks to fall again and will only rise slowly. One million shares of silver stocks will get at least 700,000 taels of silver according to the market price. Can the Fourth Prince take out so much silver?"
Yi Zhu had no idea of winning over Yi Zhizu. Yesterday, when he heard Mian You's words, Daoguang seemed to have to deal with Yuan Qi, and he should have a plan. How could he take the risk to win over Yi Zhizu at this time? He said this just to try to see if he could get a sum of silver from Yuan Qi.
In his opinion, he was the eldest son of the emperor and had great hope of inheriting the throne. Yi Zhizu has always had a long-term vision. For Yuan Qi's long-term consideration, he would not easily offend him, the eldest son of the emperor. As long as he spoke, Yi Zhizu would not refuse. Moreover, Yuan Qi has donated tens of millions of taels of silver to the court over the years, and he would definitely not offend him for a few hundred thousand taels of silver.
Seeing Yi Zhizu, Yi Zhu felt uncomfortable, but he was unwilling to give up and said with a forced smile: "Can Yuanqi be mortgaged? Over the years, my father has also rewarded me with a lot of good things."
Using the things given by the imperial gift as collateral? Yuan Qi dares to accept it? This kid is simply bullying people! Is he trying to seek evil? Yi Zhizu was angry. This was the first time that Yuan Qi had encountered such a thing since he was founded! Before the other party finished speaking, he refused and said, "Yuan Qi is now tightening his money and is not lending to the outside world."
As he said that, he stood up and bowed to Mianyu, saying, "I have to go back and write a memorial overnight. The prince is kind and I am grateful! I'm willing to say goodbye!" As he said that, he left with great strides.
When he saw Yi Zhizu, he even blamed him. Mian Yu couldn't help but be stunned. He really didn't expect Yi Zhizu to react so much, and he didn't expect Yi Zhizu to have no mercy on the eldest son of Yi Zhu.
Yi Zhu didn't expect Yi Zhizu's reaction to be so fierce. Seeing that the other party completely ignored him, he left, and his face immediately turned red. As the eldest son of the emperor, when he saw him, no one was polite and respectful, so he had never been ignored so much? Although he was a mature young man, he was a teenager after all. He was rejected when he invited Du Shutian to the banquet today. He was already angry, but was ignored by Yi Zhizu. He felt angry. He slapped the coffee table and shouted: "Rareless!"
Yi Zhizu stopped and turned around, stared at Yi Zhu, with a gaze and a cold tone, "Does the Fourth Prince want to make this happen to the saint?"
Giving Yizhu a hundred courages, he didn't dare to expose this matter to Daoguang. He felt a little scared and quickly looked at Mian You. Mian You were also annoyed. When this boy came, he made the scene uncontrollable in a few words. He vaguely felt that Yizhu's move seemed to touch the bottom line of Yixi's contentment. He immediately stood up and laughed at himself: "Since Guocheng has an errand, he can't drink and have fun. I will send you out of the garden."
The two left the pavilion, and Mian Yu said: "The Fourth Prince is young."
Yi Zhizu waved his hand and said expressionlessly: "Some holes cannot be opened, otherwise Yuan Qi would not be able to withstand the trouble even if he had a sea of gold and silver."
Sure enough, he touched Yuan Qi's bottom line. Mian Yu sighed inwardly. This matter could not be turned around at all. However, he had to pick him out by himself. Yi Zhu was not afraid of falling out with Yi Zhizu. He was the general of the Conquest South. He also wanted to rely on Yuan Qi's regiment to pacify Annan to gain military merits. He immediately pondered: "Or, if you can expose this matter, I can speak frankly."
"No need." Yi Zhizu shook his head. Not to mention that he dared not determine whether Mianyu would speak out righteously. Even if Mianyu could speak out bluntly, it would be useless. Daoguang could scold Yizhu at most, what else could he do?
Seeing that Yi Zhizu had unintentionally exposed this matter to Daoguang, Mian Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and sent Yi Zhizu out of the gate attentively. Then he quickly turned back and went up the second floor. Seeing Yi Zhu sitting and drinking tea with a gloomy face, he immediately said angrily: "For no reason, why did you think of asking for Yuanqi silver stocks? Yuanqi's silver is so easy to rob, can it develop to this level in just a few years?"
Yi Zhu said with a depressed look: "Yuan Qi has donated a lot to the court over the years, but only hundreds of thousands of taels of silver."
"That's it?" Mian Yu said sarcastically: "Even if your fifth uncle treats his underwear, he can't make up 700,000 or 800,000 taels of silver. You're good, you dare to cheat Yuanqi for such a large amount when you speak. Do you really think Yuanqi is a soft persimmon that can be kneaded?"
"It's just that if you offend me." Yizhu said with his neck thorned: "Anyway, my father wants to deal with Yuan Qi."
"Damn it!" Mian Yu looked disappointed, "The emperor was not dealing with Yuan Qi, but Yuan Qi's regiment! Now the court cannot do without Yuan Qi. It is impossible to conquer Annan, prepare for the construction of the navy, build the Beijing-Hangzhou Railway, issue national debts, and improve financial difficulties. These things must rely on Yuan Qi. Otherwise, can the easy-to-be content to reach the holy family be so deep?"
What I have to deal with is Yuanqi's group training? Yi Zhu was a little anxious, "He won't steal the father, will he?"
"No, no," Mian Yu comforted him and said, "But, you have had a breakup with Yi Zhizu this time. Try not to meet him these days."
Chapter completed!