Even though Ye Zhichen thought so much in just a few breaths, he still had a smile on his face and looked like he was listening attentively.
As Zhan Wenyu spoke, he carefully observed Ye Zhichen's expression. Seeing that he had always been calm and composed, as if what he said was none of his business, he was a little unsure of what he was thinking.
"I wonder if the Ye family has any ideas to expand its industry now?" Zhan Wenyu felt that what he said before was enough, so he asked tentatively.
Ye Zhichen did not answer Zhan Wenyu in a hurry. He waited until Zhan Wenyu finished drinking the tea in a polite manner before he answered: "The Eighth Prince must also know that what the Ye family does is a small business. It is not as good as the real emperor in the capital."
Businessmen earn countless amounts of money every year."
"In the past few years, if the Ye family had not been supported by the ancestors' money, they might not even be able to make the tea that they paid tribute to the palace."
"Although the world has been peaceful in Zhaoyue these years, the seas and rivers have been clear, and the living conditions of the people have indeed improved a lot than before. But it is also because of this that more and more people are doing business."
"Besides, the whole Zhaoyue is so big, and the Ye family has been struggling to survive in the cracks for these years. It doesn't mean how much money it can earn, it just wants to earn money from doing business, so that it can support the whole family of Ye family and work in the shop.
Live guys. In this way, the common people and the father will be satisfied!"
Ye Zhichen sighed while speaking out the words he had prepared to block Wen Yu's heart - the Ye family is like this now, they want money but no money, and they want people but no one.
So what if you are a prince? Is it possible that you will still be condescending and willing to lend some silver to the Ye family to expand the Ye family’s industries?
"Sorry, Eighth Prince, the Ye family doesn't even have the money to expand their industry right now. Even if the Eighth Prince has the intention to help the Ye family, the Ye family doesn't have the strength -"
As he said that, Ye Zhichen took out a silk handkerchief from his arms and raised his hand to wipe away his tears. Although the tears did not exist at all, if not, how could he express his helplessness?!
Zhan Wenyu looked at Ye Zhichen and said it with sincerity. No matter how thick-skinned he was, he couldn't ask the Ye family for money.
How could he not know that Ye Zhichen was clearly crying about poverty on purpose?
If he faced the former ministers, he would only need to threaten him a little. No matter how much they could offer in the end, they would always "honor" him.
After all, those newly transferred officials in the capital can be described as "without foundation" in the capital. If they want to stay well in the capital, they naturally have to find a backer.
As for the best backer at the moment, who else can afford it besides him, the eighth prince?
But Ye Zhichen is different. He is the future head of the Ye family, and the Ye family is also very famous in Jiangnan. Most of the wealthy businessmen there are headed by the Ye family.
If he threatens Ye Zhichen, he will be putting himself on the opposite side of them. Don't say that he will not be able to win over the Ye family or win over the man from the Su family. I am afraid that he will offend all the wealthy businessmen in Jiangnan because of this...
"In this case, there is nothing I can do. But Master Ye, there is no need to worry. Maybe in another year or two, the Ye family's business will get better again?!"
"Whenever the Ye family is in need, just send someone over to tell them, and I will do my best!"
As soon as Zhan Wenyu opened his mouth, he made a promise to Ye Zhichen. But the prerequisite was that the Ye family's business would get better.