Two pairs of clear candlesticks on the coffee table in the room emitted bright and soft candlelight. Yi Zhizu looked at the heroic young man in front of him. Yi Xin, who was only twelve or thirteen years old, had a faint smile on her face, and was calm, with a sense of maturity and stability that was inconsistent with her age.

In terms of appearance, Yixin and his fourth brother Yizhu are not similar. Perhaps because of their different mothers, Yizhu has a pretty appearance, but because of the smallpox, she left some stinginess. Yixin looks very heroic and strong, so she thinks she should be skilled in archery and horses.

At the age of twelve or thirteen, he could only be considered a child in later generations, but as a prince, Yi Xin has begun to win over ministers to fight for the throne. Yi Zhizu secretly sighed in his heart. However, he felt that Zhuo Bingtian and Yi Xin were still a little cautious. Since he wanted to show kindness and win over, why should he come secretly at night? In contrast, Yi Xi was much more courageous and dared to blatantly ask him for evil and demand a million Yuan silver stocks.

Now Daoguang is old and has not had a few years to live well. The only brothers of the fourth brother Yizhu and the sixth brother Yixin are capable of fighting for the position of the throne. He and the fourth brother Yizhu can be said to have broken up, but he also hopes that the short-lived ghost of the fourth brother Yizhu, the short-lived ghost, will inherit the throne, and how can we face the win over from the sixth brother Yixin?

The three of them sat down. Zhuo Bingtian took out a gift sheet and pushed it over from the coffee table, saying, "The country city moved to a new home, carried the family to the flag, and some small gifts are the wish of the Sixth Prince."

Yi Xin has not yet been separated and is young. Where can I get the gifts for money? Most of them are the gifts bought by Zhuo Bingtian, the teacher. Yi Zhizu smiled and said with a smile: "The Sixth Prince is already a great honor..."

"Guocheng proposes to issue treasury bonds, build railways, build navy, conquer Annan, and establish factories..." Zhuo Bingtian said slowly: "The Sixth Prince has always admired Guocheng, but he just took this opportunity to express his feelings. Guocheng does not need to refuse."

"Since that's the case, I'll accept it with a smile." Yi Zhizu said and bowed to Yixin, "Thank you, Prince Six."

Seeing him accepting the gift readily, Yi Xin smiled and returned the gift, saying, "Mr. Yi and me are not polite. During this time, I want to find more opportunities to ask Master Yi for advice on economics and convenience in the West."

This means that you should go around more in the future? Yi Zhizu smiled, "I dare not boast about the economy, but if you talk about your understanding of the Western world pattern, I will still know a little about it. If the Sixth Prince is interested, you will welcome it at any time."

"Why should Guocheng be humble? If Guocheng ranks second in trade and economy, who dares to rank first?" Zhuo Bingtian smiled and said, "Not only the Sixth Prince, but also the Honbudo Hall hopes to find more opportunities to sit and discuss with Guocheng. The previous few meetings were all in a hurry. This time it is a rare opportunity, so we will definitely disturb you."

"Welcome at any time." Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "I hope that our Qing Dynasty can have more economic talents, especially officials. As an official, if you don't understand the economy, it will be difficult for local people."

After hearing this, Zhuo Bingtian was very happy and said with a smile: "Since the Guocheng has this intention, I will bring a few young heroes here and let them listen."

In the following days, Daoguang did not summon him, and Yi Zhizu was not idle either. He visited Pan Shien, Wang Ding, Qi Shien, and several military ministers, Pan Shien, and Wang Ding. Since he came to the capital, he should visit him. Qi Shien, the newly promoted military minister and minister of the Ministry of Revenue, had many opportunities to deal with the Ministry of Revenue in the future, so he naturally had to visit him.

Furthermore, Daoguang gave him a marriage and a house, and he carried his family to the flag. He seemed to have a vague idea of ​​staying in the capital. He also walked around. When someone helped him talk, he didn't want to stay in the four heavens of the capital.

After a few days of busy life, he finally got idle. On that morning, Yi Zhizu was planning to go out to buy a few maids. There were no maids or servants in the viscount's mansion. It was really inconvenient for him and a group of guards. The last time he came to the capital, there were people who sent the maids, but this time he wanted to settle in the capital, but no one sent the maids.

Yi Zhizuo understood the reason for a little while, and he understood that maids, especially those close-fitting maids, were all around him. In the past, he was in Shanghai and Guangzhou, and it didn’t matter if he sent a maid, but in the capital, sending a maid again might make people misunderstand that it was to put his eyes and ears in his mansion. Naturally, no one was willing to do such thankless things.

As soon as he left the door, he saw a carriage stopping outside the door. Jin Ling, dressed in men's clothes, jumped out of the car. He couldn't help but smile. Why did this aunt come here today? He immediately came forward and bowed and smiled, "A few days ago, someone came to congratulate you, why didn't Brother Jin come here?"

Jin Ling gave him a blank look and said, "There are no female relatives in your house. We have not even greeted us. How can we come?" As she said that, she looked him up and down and said, "Is there something wrong with going out?"

"It's nothing, I plan to buy some maids." Yi Zhizu said: "Brother Jin has something to do?"

"It's just here to have a look." Jin Ling said: "If you buy a maid, you'll still go to the Yashang store, which will save you a lot of trouble."

Yi Zhizu has bought a lot of maids. In Guangzhou, Shanghai, Jiangning, and Hangzhou, people have sent people to buy a large number of maids. Although buying maids from Yashang is more expensive, it is indeed worry-free. On the one hand, it is legal and guaranteed, and the other is that it is guaranteed to come from. If the maid escapes, Yashang will still bear the responsibility for pursuing them, and on the other hand, it is a period of "listening to regret", that is, the probation period, and you can refund if you are not satisfied within the period.

However, the maids who could be bought by Yuanqi can be said to have burned high incense in their previous life. The maids purchased by Yuanqi are all to train new professional women such as female workers, female staff, nurses, primary and secondary school teachers, newspaper reporters, etc., and there is almost no constraint on them. Naturally, he is not worried about those problems. Even if something happens, he can only think it is a good deed.

Of course, he still appreciated Jin Ling's kind reminder. Moreover, most of the maids I bought this time will stay in the capital's mansion, so it's better to be more secure. After all, the capital's dragons and snakes are mixed, so it's right to be more cautious. He immediately said, "Brother Jin reminds me that if you are not familiar with the place in the capital, it's safe to go to the teeth."

Jin Ling said: "Since you are buying it at the Yashang Store, why should you go there in person? They will bring people to the mansion to choose."

It seems that this woman has something to do? Yi Zhizu originally went out to buy a maid to relax. He immediately ordered someone to go to check on the situation of the tooth shop and smiled at Jin Ling, "Since you are here, go in and sit down."

"What's the best place to sit in your mansion?" Jin Ling said: "Or why I'll take you to the capital?"

What's wrong with me visiting the capital with you? Yi Zhizu was puzzled and pondered for a moment before he said, "If you have anything, just say it, don't hide it."

Jin Ling shook her a little, then said softly: "I have a brother who wants to invite you, but I am afraid that I can't invite you, so I beg me to come forward."

"It seems that there is no good banquet." Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "What's the matter first."

Since he said this, Jin Ling simply said bluntly: "My brother Song Guixun has several silver accounts in the capital and wants to invest in Yuanqi Bank."

"What a big deal, and I want to ask you to be a lobbyist?" Yi Zhizu said disconcertedly: "It's okay to invest in Yuanqi Bank. However, Yuanqi will not expand significantly in the capital in the past few years. The main business is on foreign exchange. You also know that the water in the capital silver shop is very deep, and Yuanqi does not want to test the depth of the pond for the time being."

"You tell him this." Jin Ling smiled, "I owe you a favor."

Yi Zhizu smiled, "A small matter, what kind of favor is not human..." After pausing, he said, "Do you a favor and make an appointment with Zaitong, we will be even."

"Zaitong? The one from Rongbeile Mansion?" Jin Ling giggled, "You are so interesting, are you too anxious?"

"Cultivate feelings." Yi Zhizu said: "I am really not used to it when facing a completely strange woman at the wedding night."

"It's true, this matter is for me." Jin Ling said with a smile.

"Then let's act separately. I'll go to the banquet. You go..." Halfway through the words, Yi Zhizu stopped and said with a wry smile: "I'm afraid it's going to change to the afternoon." As he said that, his chin raised his head forward. Jin Ling turned around and saw the three eunuchs rushing over. He immediately understood that this should be the one who came to Xuan Yi Zhizu to come to the palace to meet.

Sure enough, the three eunuchs walked up to him, and the eunuch who was in charge said loudly: "The emperor has an order, Xuan Yi is content to come to the palace to meet him."

Jin Ling, who retreated to the side, looked at it with great jealousy. This guy's holy family was really deep. Looking at his careless appearance when he received the order, he obviously became accustomed to it. Yi Qunzua got up and skillfully took out a silver note to reward the eunuch. Then he came over and said to Jin Ling: "It's noon, you should be able to leave the palace at noon. You can leave an address and I'll go by myself."

After returning to the mansion and changing his official robe, Yi Zhizu hurried into the palace. When he entered the western warm room of Qianqing Palace, he met Qi Shuzao, the Minister of Military Affairs and Minister of Revenue, knelt in front of Daoguang. He was immediately wary. Could it be that he asked Yuanqi for money again? His life was not easy in the court in recent years. He knew that the Yellow River had floods for many years, and there were earthquakes. Natural disasters were frequent, which was even worse for the court. Now it was the end of the year, and Qi Shuzao was mostly here to complain again.

After the ceremony, he knelt down behind Qi Shuzao in a regular manner, and then heard Daoguang whispering: "There have been frequent disasters in recent years, and the court has been unable to make ends meet every year. May Yuan Qi dismantle some more money and the Ministry of Revenue?"

"Yuanqi is also having a difficult turnover now." Yi Zhizu said without hesitation: "I am really unable to borrow."

Qi Shuzao said in a muffled voice: "Can you issue national debts?"

"It is feasible to issue life-free treasury bonds, but it only takes some time to prepare." Yi Zhizu said in a deep voice: "However, one thing has to be said that in recent years, funds raised by the private sector are too frequently. Whether it is life-free treasury bonds or lottery bonds, the sales results are probably not very optimistic."

After a pause, he continued: "Weichen suggested that it is best to delay the issuance of life-time bonds and lottery bonds in the previous year or two. As for the current difficult turnover, you might as well wait. Perhaps Prince Hui will bring good news to the emperor."

Prince Hui Mianyu is now negotiating with the Ruan court in Vietnam. After hearing this, Daoguang's eyes lit up and he hurriedly asked: "How much war compensation can Vietnam pay?"

"Return to the Emperor." Yi Zhizu hurriedly said: "I suggest that Prince Hui asks for five million taels of silver, most of which should be available."

Qi Shizao said: "Emperor, even if Vietnam can pay three million, there is still a gap of three million."

Yi Zhizu said loudly: "Since it is a disaster relief, you can issue lottery tickets in the capital."

The ministers in the court have a lot of controversy about issuing lottery tickets. The capital itself has a strong gambling atmosphere. If the lottery issuing it, it would be like to add fuel to the fire. Even Daoguang could not make up this decision easily. Seeing that Daoguang didn't say anything, Qi Zizao said: "Three million taels of silver, it wouldn't be too difficult for Yuan Qi, right?"

After pondering for a moment, Yi Zhizu said: "Three million yuan can be drawn, but it cannot be drawn. Including the government bonds, Yuan Qi has borrowed 30 million taels of silver from the court. Even if life-time government bonds are issued, the court cannot be uncontrollable. In addition, Yuan Qi is now in its infancy. The court should support Yuan Qi to further grow, rather than constantly drawing blood from Yuan Qi.

For Yuanqi, three million taels of silver can be fully prepared to build a large factory. Such a factory can accommodate thousands of workers and bring tens of thousands of taels of silver to the court every year. The court should consider it in the long run."

This was extremely blunt, without any attitude the minister should have when the ministers reported. Qi Zizao was secretly frightened, afraid that Daoguang would be angry. After a while, Daoguang said, "Drag first, wait for Prince Hui's news, and kneel down and stay."

After Qi Zizao retreated, Daoguang sighed lightly: "During more than 20 years of my reign, floods, droughts, locust plagues, and earthquakes have almost been continuous. The disasters in recent years have surpassed the past. I have read the records all over the country, and it seems to be somewhat similar to the period in the late Ming Dynasty. I am worried that disasters may be frequent in the next few years, or even decades... Even if Yuanqi develops rapidly, it will take more than ten years to achieve results. Is there no other solution to it?"

After hearing this, Yi Zhizu secretly admired him. Who said that Daoguang had no foresight? As the end of the Little Ice River approached, there were indeed frequent disasters during this period. After pondering for a little, he said: "The response is not without... a large amount of lifeless treasury bonds!"

A large amount of lifeless treasury bonds was issued? Daoguang was stunned and said, "Isn't it just that the court cannot issue lifeless treasury bonds without restraint?"

"Imitate English." Yi Zhizu said in a deep voice: "The Bank of England provides life-time bonds to the British court to issue pounds."

Issuing pounds? Daoguang has paid a lot of attention to England in recent years, so he naturally knew that the pound was a banknote issued by England. He said in confusion: "The pound was not issued by the English court?"

"No." Yi Zhizu said: "The British pound was issued by the Bank of England, that is, the central bank of England, but the Bank of England does not belong to the British court. Not only England, but also Citi. The US dollar of Citi is not issued by the Citi government."
Chapter completed!