"Do you know your guilt?" Following the emperor's question, Liu Ming was a little confused at the time.

Before Liu Ming met the emperor, he had heard:

The current emperor's surname is Liu, and his single name is Hong. It was in the late Ding Dynasty, that is, in the last year of Yongkang (December 167 AD), Emperor Huan Liu Zhi suddenly died of illness. Since he had no children, his wife Queen Dou conspired with her family member Dou Wu.

, only then did he usher in the throne inherited by Liu Hong.

Liu Hong was just a Tinghou at that time, and the titles of the Eastern Han Dynasty were arranged in the order of "Marquis, King, Prince, Prince, and Emperor". Liu Hong, who was located in Tinghou, never dreamed that he could be a pie falling from the sky.

Go to the emperor.

At that time, Liu Hong succeeded to the throne and changed his reign name to Jianning. However, less than three years after Liu Hong took the throne, "Hanoi suffered a great famine, the people were eating each other, and the national treasury was empty." Faced with this situation, Liu Hong's biological mother came up with many bad ideas to collect money.

And Liu Hong accepted them one by one. According to the "suggestion" of Empress Dowager Dong, Liu Hong first ordered that "all those who have been imprisoned in the country and whose crimes are pending shall be redeemed." The meaning of this edict is: Anyone who has committed serious crimes in the country can be punished in the future.

They were acquitted before the verdict, but the condition was that they pay money to atone for their sins. Such edicts were actually issued seven times in a few years. After tasting the sweetness of collecting money, Liu Hong and his son couldn't take it anymore and simply sold themselves out to the government. "

Since the Marquis in Guan Nei, Hu Ben and Yu Lin have entered, the amount of money varies." "Those of the three public ranks, Situ, Sikong, Taifu, Taiwei, Taipu, Shangshuling, Zhou Mu, and first-class marquis, are entitled to a salary of two thousand dan.

Their official positions will all receive a salary of 20 million; those who have a salary of 400 dan for county governor, county magistrate, school captain, state governor, prime minister, chief secretary, etc. will all receive a salary of 4 million for their official position."

Later, when the price for selling an official position was marked, Empress Dowager Dong felt guilty and asked someone to send a message to Liu Hong. She specifically added the following words to the price list: "Those who should be chosen based on virtue should be half or three-one." This means

That is to say, if those who are both rich and virtuous buy an official position, they can get a 50% or 30% discount, reward moral conduct, and have both "economic benefits" and "social benefits". Selling an official position in this way seems

Peace of mind.

Later, Liu Hong did not want the sale of officials to be managed by the Queen Mother alone, so he secretly set up a "small treasury": he would always "talk" to the people he selected privately, inform them of the emperor's great favor, and implement preferential treatment.

Anyone who can no longer get a discount when buying an official position from the Queen Mother can get a 50% discount from the Emperor, which is called "Those who are virtuous will get half or three-one." There are two conditions: First, the Emperor can give actual teaching, not necessarily candidates.

Secondly, when the actual conferred official title meets the Queen Mother to thank the Queen Mother, the news must not be leaked, otherwise the money and position will be wasted.

Emperor Liu Hong's summons to Liu Ming this time was to ask for money for Liu Ming's appointment in Youzhou! And Liu Ming had given me enough money a long time ago. Why would the emperor ask me if I am guilty now?

Liu Ming thought about it carefully again. Before meeting the emperor, he received training from the Li Yamen. There was absolutely no problem with etiquette. Although he was a little uncomfortable with these red tapes, since he entered the palace, he had been in this royal building.

Under the majestic aura of the emperor and the influence of these palace guards standing on both sides, he can be said to be absolutely loyal and does not dare to make any mistakes. Until now, he has not seen clearly everything about the palace and how he is related to the emperor.

What does it look like? What other crime can there be?

Suddenly, Liu Ming remembered what Guo Jia had told him, be careful with Zhang Rang. Could it be that Zhang Rang was really trying to harm him, but why did Zhang Rang do it? He had not offended him, and he had given him many gifts!

Liu Ming secretly took a look at Zhang Rang, who was standing next to the emperor. He saw Zhang Rang looking at him with a smile and signaling something to him with his eyes, as if to encourage him not to be afraid of panic.

After Liu Ming was puzzled, he kowtowed calmly and said: "I am scared! I am stupid! Your Majesty, please give me a clear explanation."

"Hmph! You are so brave! Don't you even know about the good things you have done?" the emperor said in a deep voice.

Liu Ming just kowtowed and said nothing.

At this time, Zhang Rang spoke next to him: "Your Majesty, please stop scaring General Liu. Although General Liu has done it before, he has also made great achievements. I see you scared General Liu. This General Liu is still your clan brother.

"

Emperor Liu Hong then said with a smile: "Liu Qing family, please get up. I just blamed you for selling the yellow turban thieves without reporting them to me first, so that these yellow turban thieves were sold cheaply. However, the Liu Qing family

It is really not easy to think of the Yellow Turban thieves who sell them. You have done a great job!"

Liu Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief and felt relieved.

Zhang Rang flattered from the side: "Your Majesty, when it comes to doing business, who in the world can be better than you? You are a great person in this world!"

Emperor Liu Hong smiled proudly and said: "I am not bragging, this way of doing business is profound and profound, how can vulgar people understand it? However, although the Liu Qing family did not know the market and sold this yellow turban thief at a low price, but

It was not easy for the Liu Qing family to come up with the idea of ​​selling the rebellious people based on the fact that the family members of the guilty ministers could be sold as slaves. Our dynasty has been fighting for many years, quelling the rebellion and conquering the Xiongnu.

It's not a waste of money from the national treasury. Only this time, annihilating the Yellow Turban rebellious party can help me get rid of the addiction to doing business, and I can actually make a little money. It's really a great need for me! It's a pity that this Yellow Turban party

Why are there so few rebellious parties? If there were more, it would be great!"

Liu Ming was stunned when he heard this. He really didn't know what to say. How could there be such an emperor? He actually expected someone to rebel so that he could be used to buy and sell people.

Zhang Rang was still boasting from the side: "The emperor is wise, the emperor is wise!"

Emperor Liu Hong was in high spirits and said happily: "Come, let's have a banquet. I want to celebrate the success of Liu Qing's family."

At the banquet, Emperor Liu Hong asked Liu Mingdao with wine: "How do you like the fine wine here? How do you like the decoration here?"

Liu Ming was confused and said: "Your Majesty is in charge of the world, and the world belongs to you. Of course, the wine here is the best, and the decoration here is of course the best."

"Wrong! This world belongs to me. Let's not talk about it for now. Just talking about this wine and this decoration, I am not as rich as Liu Qing's family!" Emperor Liu Hong did not allow Liu Ming to speak, and continued: "I will

Not to mention Liu Qing’s family, the Moutai wine sold by my uncle Liu Yan is fascinating. The sorghum wine brewed by Liu Qing’s family alone is much better than the many wines in my palace! And Liu Qing’s wine

The set of furniture that my family gave to Zhang Changshi a few days ago, Zhang Changshi has already forwarded to me. That set of furniture is really whimsical and ingenious, and I like it very much. The fine wines and beautiful utensils of Liu Qing’s family are just like this.

They are much better than me." After the emperor Liu Hong finished speaking, he looked at Liu Ming with envy.

Liu Ming was so frightened that he broke into a cold sweat and said to himself: This time it is bad. I have made the emperor look upon him. This is okay! Liu Ming immediately knelt down on the ground and said: "I am guilty of death! I am guilty of death! It's okay.

Please have mercy, Your Majesty."

Emperor Liu Hong said displeasedly: "Hey! What crime did Liu Qing's family have? Get up quickly! What is this like? Businesses are based on integrity, how can I still covet you?" Emperor Liu Hong said this

, and then said in a slower tone: "I just envy the Qing family for being able to come up with so many ways to make money. I hope the Qing family can give you some pointers."

Liu Ming had a short-circuit this time. He accepted Liu Hong and became the emperor. It was so shocking. How could the emperor have all kinds of hobbies?

Emperor Liu Hong looked at Liu Ming there stupidly and said nothing. He then said seductively: "Liu Qing's family, can't you keep it a secret? Do you need me to give you an edict?"

Zhang Rang winked at Liu Ming and said, "General Liu, just tell me quickly. The emperor thinks highly of you. If you tell me, the emperor will benefit from you."

Liu Ming stood there stunned, thinking: I said, what did I say? However, now that things have come to this point, if he doesn't say something, he will definitely not be able to pass the test. Looking at the signal Zhang Rang gave him,

I just need to say something casually. But what should I say? Although I opened a company in modern times and learned some business methods, it is not suitable for today! Do I and the Emperor

What is dumping? What is seizing the market? In today's society, everyone is still in the form of self-sufficient production. How can we mention this?

Liu Ming was really worried here. Or else he was afraid of being squeezed? As soon as Liu Ming was squeezed by the emperor, he really came up with a bad idea that was more suitable for Emperor Liu Hong.

Liu Mingxin said: Isn't this emperor just trying to make money? In today's era, it can be said that there is no need. Don't say I don't understand the real commodity economy, even if I understand it, I'm afraid it's not of use now. But, let's talk about it

When it comes to buying and selling short, in my modern days, there were many pyramid schemes. And they were just like the emperor.

At that moment, Liu Ming said to Emperor Liu Hong: "Your Majesty, since you asked me to give you an idea, I have an immature idea. Please consider it. However, this idea will not be accepted by Your Majesty in Chengdu.

, you must forgive my sins first."

Liu Hong was overjoyed when he heard this. Originally, he said that Liu Ming didn't really think that Liu Ming could have any good ideas. It was just a way of extorting money to sell his official position, and he was used to it. Later, it turned out that Liu Ming was afraid, and he just thought that he could get the secret recipe of wine making.

He came out and didn’t think much about it. But who would have thought that Liu Ming really had some good ideas, which he had never had before. At that moment, Emperor Liu Hong said anxiously: "Liu Aiqing, tell me quickly.

, I forgive you for not being guilty, no matter what you think. As long as you speak well, I will reward you heavily."

Liu Ming then said: "Your Majesty, I think that the money and goods in the world are like water in a river, flowing endlessly, but all rivers return to the sea, and they will eventually return to one place. The emperor can take a lowly thing at will and throw it away

In the world, the officials would rush to buy it. If the officials collect it, it would be like a river enclosed by a dam and not allowed to enter the sea. After all, it is limited. But if the emperor sets up an organization to make the things sold pass around, each person who handles them will

Everyone will receive part of the introduction fees and commissions from the downline personnel they have developed. In this way, everyone will make a profit, and naturally they will work hard to pass on the sales. One pass to ten, ten to hundreds, and one hundred to thousands, then

Just like a river that flows endlessly and eventually flows into the sea, Your Majesty, as the initiator, will naturally reap the benefits."

This Liu Hong is still lacking in other things, but he is really thorough in this aspect. At that moment, Liu Hong thought in his heart: I will sell to ten people at will, and these ten people will sell to ten people each at will, who doesn't know them?

Are there dozens of people? In this way, I will get a commission from every sale. How much will I earn? At that time, Liu Hong was a little silly.

It was Zhang Rang who reminded the emperor Liu Hongdao: "Your Majesty, General Liu has come up with this wonderful strategy for you, why don't you reward him properly? Moreover, this strategy is extremely novel. It can be said to be unprecedented. You have to find out more about it."

Already."

Emperor Liu Hong reacted and said: "Yes, Liu Aiqing, please give me a good explanation."

Liu Ming immediately explained to the emperor what he knew about the MLM process.

Liu Hong was very happy when he heard this, and Liu Hong also put forward a lot of his own opinions.

Finally, Liu Ming said: "Your Majesty, this was originally an immature idea of ​​your Majesty's. Thanks to your majesty's talent, it was perfected. I am timid and dare not take credit. All this is your majesty's idea and your majesty's credit."

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Zhang Rang also complimented on the side: "These are all the emperor's saints. Of course they are all the credit of the emperor. Of course, General Liu has nothing to do with this wonderful strategy that has been passed down forever. However, General Liu also made some good suggestions.

I think the emperor should reward me with something to show his kindness."

Emperor Liu Hong felt very happy at this time, and he was very proud after hearing this. He thought: Isn’t it? This business trick that has been passed down through the ages is very profitable without any cost. Of course, it is his own idea. He, Liu Ming, is no better.

I can only think about it in vain. Who else in this world except me can pull off such a clever plan? However, this Liu Ming is smart and has some business acumen. He is indeed of the same blood as me. I should reward him well.

Liu Hong said happily: "Liu Aiqing, although you have a family tree and have been recognized by the emperor Liu Yande, you have not yet been included in the family tree of my royal family. Today, I will officially include you in the family tree and seal you."

For Duke An, I will live in a city for three hundred miles. I will exempt you from taxes for ten years in Youzhou and let you use it as you wish. How about it?" After Liu Hong rewarded him, he secretly thought: This time it is really a good deal. Liu Ming's gift alone is enough to buy it.

The title of a duke, and the bitter cold land of Youzhou, which is only three miles away, does not have much oil and water. As for the ten years of taxes in Youzhou, anyway, Youzhou has not been able to pay taxes for several years. According to Zhang Rang and others, there is no net income there.

It was because the unruly people were causing trouble, the population was sparse, and there was no money to be made. It was just left to him.

Liu Ming was so happy that he knelt down and thanked him.

Emperor Liu Hong then left Liu Ming to drink and talk to each other for a long time. It was not until dark that Liu Ming was allowed to leave.
Chapter completed!