"Because..." Li Xiangcheng stopped immediately and looked embarrassed.

Fang Xuanling asked again: "Princess, why?"

Wang Ning'an sighed and said: "Because Wang Ning'an believes that by purchasing all the goods from Hu merchants at low prices and then selling them at high prices, they can make a profit in the middle.

At present, Wang Ning'an has approached many Hu businessmen, and several Hu businessmen are willing to hand over the goods to him first, and then give the money to the Hu businessmen after he sells them."

Du Ruhui said: "Those Hu businessmen are all profit-seeking and unjust people. Will they give goods to Wang Ning'an for free?"

"Master Du, don't believe it, Wang Ning'an is really capable of this." Li Xiangcheng said proudly.

Li Er said: "Since Wang Ning'an chose the first option, then this matter will be left to him."

"My son will tell him," Li Xiangcheng said.

Du Ruhui said: "Princess, I have one more question, and it is the most important question."

"Master Du, please speak."

"Currently, the state treasury does not have that much money to rectify the West Market. How will Wang Ning'an solve the problem?" Du Ruhui said.

Wang Ning'an's idea was a good one, and Li Er and Changsun Wuji were both convinced of this. However, there was one fact that they could not resolve: the treasury had no money.

Li Xiangcheng said with some embarrassment: "Wang Ning'an didn't tell me about this, but Wang Ning'an can do nothing. I believe the Ministry of Revenue will find a way."

Changsun Wuji and others looked at each other, feeling strange in their hearts. What does this have to do with Xiao Yu?

Li Erdao: "It is said that Xiao Yu and Wang Ning'an have entered the palace."

Datang's work efficiency was quite high. It didn't take long for Wang Ning'an and Xiao Yu to arrive at Ganlu Hall, and they arrived almost at the same time.

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."

"Old minister, I see your Majesty."

"Ping Shen." Li Er said in a deep voice.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xiao Yu stood up and asked: "Your Majesty, what are your orders for summoning the ministers so late?"

Li Er handed Wang Ning'an's memorial to Xiao Yu and said, "After reading it, tell me what you think."

"yes."

Xiao Yu looked up.

While waiting for them, Changsun Wuji whispered to Wang Ning'an: "Ning'an, you are going to get rich again."

Wang Ning'an asked in confusion: "Uncle Changsun, what do you mean by this?"

"Are you still pretending to me? The princess has told all of us." Changsun Wuji chuckled.

Wang Ning'an looked at Li Xiangcheng, who was standing next to Li Er, and guessed the meaning of Changsun Wuji's words.

"Uncle Changsun, you are talking about the Hu Shang incident in the West City."

"That's right. Do you think you are going to get rich again?" Changsun Wuji said.

Wang Ning'an shook his head and said: "It's just a matter of making a little money, the bulk of it belongs to His Majesty."

"How do you say this?"

At this moment, Xiao Yu finished reading the memorial

He folded, cupped his hands in front of Li Er and said: "Your Majesty, this is feasible, but the prerequisite is that all the money from the treasury has been arranged, and there is no extra money to rectify the West Market."

Li Er nodded slightly and said: "Wang Ning'an, you also heard that the treasury does not have any extra money to rectify the West City. Do you have any ideas?"

Wang Ning'an cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, yes, yes. The method is very simple, that is, leave all matters to the emperor."

Changsun Wuji and everyone else looked at Wang Ning'an and Li Er in confusion. Isn't this imperial merchant Li Er's shop?

Li Er said in a deep voice: "What does this have to do with Huang Shang?"

Wang Ning'an immediately explained: "In the name of the imperial merchants, I ate all the Hu merchants' goods, then sold them to the merchants of the Tang Dynasty, and finally sold them to the people."

Xiao Yu said angrily: "Are you planning to use the name of Huang Shang to force those Hu Shang?"

Wang Ning'an knew that Xiao Yu was a very upright person, almost as virtuous as his stubborn father. Such a person made Li Er love and hate him at the same time.

He was promoted to prime minister several times and dismissed several times. For this kind of person, Wang Ning'an also loved and hated him.

He likes Xiao Yu's integrity, but hates him for not being flexible at all. He has a high IQ but low EQ.

Wang Ning'an sighed and said: "Mr. Xiao, are you so angry because you saw that the lower officials used their status as imperial merchants to oppress the Hu merchants?"

"If not, why would they follow your arrangements?" Xiao Yu said in a deep voice.

Wang Ning'an smiled and said: "It's very simple, luring him with profit, Hu Shang traveled thousands of miles to come to the Tang Dynasty just for the benefit behind him.

Many Hu businessmen arrived in Chang'an for the first time and were easily deceived if they were not familiar with the place. But now there is a building dedicated to helping them handle all their goods, and this building only earns some agency fees.

Not only that, this building will also help them buy the goods they want, and the price of the goods may be cheaper than what they bought.

Smart Mr. Xiao, I wonder if the method I said is good or not?"

"What a great idea, why didn't I think of it?" Before Xiao Yu could answer, Fang Xuanling on the side was filled with admiration.

Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, this method is very good. It can be implemented not only in the West City, but also in the East City and other places."

Du Ruhui said: "The auxiliary machine means to manage this building in the name of the imperial court."

"That's right." Changsun Wuji nodded.

Li Er also began to think, as did Xiao Yu, how much benefit the entire Tang Dynasty would have once the Ministry of Revenue took control of the building.

"No." Wang Ning'an immediately stopped him and said, "No, absolutely no, Your Majesty, business has its own rules of operation. Once the court gets involved, it is not business, but politics.

The imperial court must not intervene when it is not necessary. Otherwise, the existence of the building will be harmful rather than beneficial."

Xiao Yu said in a deep voice: "Master Wang, you just want to line your own pockets."

Wang Ning'an's face was filled with excitement.

Turning red, he roared: "I've enriched my own pocket, so what? I came up with the method. I can make as much money as I want. Mr. Xiao, can you control it?"

Also, Mr. Xiao, please make one thing clear. I have never written down the affairs of the building in the memorial, which means that it is not appropriate for the court to be involved in this matter, so it is better not to talk about it casually if you want to enrich yourself.

It doesn’t matter if I’m misunderstood as a corrupt person, but it’s not good if you are said to be an old fool despite your age.”

"You..." Xiao Yu was furious. He never thought that a boy whose hair was not yet fully grown would dare to talk to him like this.

"That's enough." Li Er said solemnly.

The furious Xiao Yu swallowed what he wanted to say: "Your Majesty, I forgive you."

Wang Ning'an also cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me."

Li Er said in a deep voice: "Wang Ning'an, I know you are very smart, but you cannot talk to Xiao Yu like this. Apologize to Xiao Yu quickly."

Wang Ning'an said: "It's your Majesty." Then he raised his hands to Xiao Yu and said: "Master Xiao, please forgive me this time."

Xiao Yu snorted coldly and said: "Since Mr. Wang has apologized, I am not a troublesome person, so let this matter go."

Seeing this, Li Er smiled and said: "Wang Ning'an, Xiao Yu doesn't understand, just tell him why only the imperial merchants are allowed to be in charge of the building and not the imperial court."

Wang Ning'an said: "Your Majesty, in fact, this matter is easy to understand. The imperial court has its own rules and regulations, and the people below do not dare to make decisions at will. They are not mobile enough. Another point is that people in the officialdom look down on businessmen and will only sit down.

I wait in the building for businessmen to come to my door. I never think of going to businessmen myself to discuss business.

What's the use of such a building? I might as well open one myself. Even if I don't have too many merchants, the profits I make are higher than those of the imperial court.

Therefore, Weichen's task is that the court cannot manage the building. The most important point is that after the court participates, Hu merchants will be afraid and will not dare to go to the Yamen to complain even if they suffer a loss. There is no need to say more about what the consequences will be in the long run.

"

Everyone fell silent.

Li Xiangcheng said: "Father, what Wang Ning'an said is right. Moreover, we are not doing anything about the building. Only Wang Ning'an understands it. The court's random involvement can only be counterproductive."

Li Er nodded and said: "Xiangcheng is right. Since Wang Ning'an has already found a solution, then this matter will be left to Wang Ning'an. As for the rectification of Neihu, it will also be left to Wang Ning'an."

Wang Ning'an cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will definitely work hard for this until my death."

"Don't say that you don't have these things. What I want is results. As long as you double the Tang Dynasty's treasury, I will promise you something." Li Er said with a smile.

PS: Xiao Yu is Xiao Yu, but this 'Yu' cannot be typed on the mobile phone, so I can only use 'Yu' instead. Dear readers, please forgive me.
Chapter completed!