No one spoke in the royal study for a long time, and it was extremely quiet. Even the palace servants on the side did not dare to come forward to buy tea for the princes, trying to minimize their presence.
This is even more exciting than the emperor discussing state affairs with his ministers.
Suddenly, I heard the emperor sneer: "After all, you are only doing it for your own interests. How are you different from those businessmen who make huge profits?"
Hua Yanxi raised her eyebrows. Did she agree to allow her to formally introduce herself?
Hua Yanxi was also unambiguous and said with absolute certainty: "It's different of course. Father, you might as well go and find out. All the stores under my name, whether they are grain or cloth and medicinal materials, are based on the price of only a little more than the cost."
Even if I sell it to the common people at a high price, the merchants I’m forcing can’t raise prices and make huge profits. Doesn’t this prove that I’m different from those people?”
The emperor sneered: "It's just a temporary measure to attract more guests."
"Indeed, I use low prices to attract customers, and this price war is also to balance the market, not only for myself, but also for my father."
"It's a joke. You are doing business for me. It's really funny."
"Father, think about it, if I can bring prices down and gradually return them to normal levels, or even to the levels of ten years ago, and the people will be rich, wouldn't it be a good thing for the country and the people?"
"Only you?" the emperor said contemptuously.
"Of course I can't do it on my own, but if the father is willing to support his daughter-in-law, wouldn't this matter be much simpler? There are some things that the court is inconvenient to do. The fear is that it will not make the people rich, but will also make those businessmen jump over the wall.
"At this time, we need a knife to cut off the speculative intentions of those businessmen, what do you think?" Hua Yanxi said with a genuine smile.
"After talking for a long time, you just want to control the salt merchants. Who knows whether the knife will be aimed at me or someone else after you get the control." The emperor snorted coldly, but the expression on his face has returned to calm.
No anger at all.
"My daughter-in-law knows that the premise of your choice is that the salt merchant will gain control of the salt merchant after paying a deposit of five million taels of silver. The silver taels he earns will be divided in half with the court, and then he will pay one-tenth of the salt tax to the court, which is equivalent to
So I spent five million taels to get more than 40% of the imperial court's profits. In the short run, it is indeed a good deal for the imperial court, but if things continue like this, etc.
If you earn enough money as a deposit from a salt merchant, then it will be equivalent to the imperial court giving away a large sum of money to people every year, which will increase their strength in vain, which will create a more serious threat in the future. Of course, Father, you
Later, after the treasury problem is solved, we can find a fault and get control back, but with this time difference, my father may not be able to wait."
The emperor was about to retort when he heard Hua Yanxi continue: "But if you, my father, give it to your daughter-in-law, she only wants you to control it for ten years. After ten years, she will return the jade to Zhao, and she will promise not to steal a single point."
Let others cause losses. In addition, your daughter-in-law can also guarantee you that the silver you will earn from the salt in the future will be more than what you originally got when it was in the hands of the court, and you can also send a courtier to supervise the matter with your daughter-in-law.
Supervise my daughter-in-law."
The emperor's expression changed slightly. It was more than before, and it was based on being divided by more than 40%. Is this possible?
"It's just a dream, not to mention that the amount of salt mined is fixed every year. You can't get as much as you want. Even the dosage is basically the same. How can you guarantee that on the basis of your 40% profit, I can still make more than
There used to be so many, is it possible that you have to imitate those speculators and raise prices?"
Hua Yanxi shook her head: "Father has misunderstood. The two problems you mentioned are actually easy to solve. However, my daughter-in-law can only say this if you agree."
"If you don't tell me, how can I trust you, just because you talk empty talk?"
"Well, I can reveal a little bit. My daughter-in-law knows how to mine and maximize salt and reduce costs. She also knows how to increase the purchase of salt. She only needs to increase the purchase of salt in various industries."
After Hua Yanxi finished speaking, she added: "If you don't believe it, my wife over there can give you a military order. If you don't meet the requirements, you will take back control, and then you will get five million taels of silver for free. No matter what, you are not at a loss."
Yes or no?"
Ye Juechen just stood aside quietly, listening to Hua Yanxi's clever words in front of his father, and had a vague hunch in his heart that the salt merchant might really give her control.
Hua Yanxi first moved her with love and reason, and now she used benefits to seduce her. Not to mention her father, even he was moved.
It can not only solve the urgent problem of insufficient national treasury, but also prevent the outflow of control power.
After the control was handed over to Hua Yanxi, there were only two results. One was that Hua Yanxi was bragging and failed to fulfill her promise. Then the control was taken back and five million taels were lost. The other was that Hua Yanxi said
Really, the imperial court will be able to increase its income every year, making it a guaranteed profit.
After some thought, the emperor said in a deep voice: "I will consider this matter. Please step aside first."
In this regard, Hua Yanxi expressed her understanding. After all, the emperor is a person with status and status. He just shouted that he wanted to cut off people's heads, and then immediately changed his attitude and gave control. This was quite inconsistent with his majestic and domineering status as a monarch.
She just went back and waited slowly.
Hua Yanxi stepped back and was about to walk out when she heard the emperor on the high seat say again: "Wait a minute."
Hua Yanxi turned around in excitement: "Father, have you thought about it so quickly? You are really fast, and you are indeed a wise king."
The emperor who was praised was silent for a moment, and then continued: "Didn't you say you have something to do with me?"
This woman looks quite shrewd, but she doesn't seem to have a very good memory.
After talking about state affairs for a long time, I forgot about the family matters and had to ask him to remind me.
Hua Yanxi said: "This is why my daughter-in-law is looking for you."
"Nothing else?"
"No more."
"Okay, let's go, I'll get annoyed when I see you!" The emperor waved his hand in disgust.
Hua Yanxi walked out of the imperial study room, wondering in her heart, should something happen to her?
It is said that the king's heart is unpredictable. Could it be that the emperor changed his mind after thinking about it?
Thinking like this, Hua Yanxi turned around again and pushed open the door that had just been closed: "Father."
Hearing this, the emperor raised his head and looked at her sudden head that came in. He was startled. Before he could scold him, he heard Hua Yanxi, who had only her head in the door, say: "Father, no matter what happens, your daughter-in-law is also yours."
People here have to help their own people no matter what. Since it is imperative for you to do this, rather than taking advantage of outsiders, it is better to help your own people, don’t you think?"
What greeted her was a memorial thrown to her by the emperor, mixed with a powerful roar: "Get out!"
Fortunately, Hua Yanxi was quick and quickly retracted her head, and the memorial only hit the door frame.