Liu Bian was dressed in regular clothes and sat upright next to the railing. In front of him was a table with four dried fruits and four fresh fruits, and a pot of fine wine.
On either side of him, Zhu Tong and Dian Wei, also wearing regular clothes, were waiting aside, and the accompanying guards were already scattered inside and outside the temple to prevent any unexpected events.
Liu Bian looked down at the hall. The gentry children coming and going were holding small notebooks and calculating something constantly. They were all very busy.
Some people's faces were full of excitement, some were annoyed, some were beating their chests, and some even carried boxes of money and kept holding hands in congratulations.
...
This is the Sanghui!
However, it is different from the ordinary sense of matching transactions and earning commissions.
In the eyes of experts from the Military Alliance, it already has the nature of a stock exchange and is the bud of securities trading, but it is still in an extensive stage of development.
"Master Bian, in fact, most of the aristocratic families in the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period were people with little strategic vision. Only a very few wealthy families can understand the harm of public ownership of Ye Bian's private land."
"The development of this model now has a very catalytic effect on the public ownership of our private lands. It is equivalent to shadow banking. The assets of wealthy families will be measured in another model."
Liu Bian is also very interested in this: "What the experts mean is actually the same as modern stocks, using the total value of the stock to measure the worth of an entrepreneur."
"That's right."
The Alliance of Military Advisors said with absolute certainty: "Attributing the value of the land to the property rights certificate and allowing it to fluctuate up and down in price through transactions will affect the assets of the major aristocratic families. As for the profit sharing of the farmland, at best it will be
Dividends.”
"Although it is only the early stage, as long as it continues to develop for two or three years, some wealthy families will get some benefits first, and then the world's aristocratic families will be swept in to divert their attention."
"In this way, they care more about the price of the land ownership certificate than the actual significance of farming. This will be of great benefit to our public ownership of private land without any harm."
"At this time, the common people who should be farming are still farming, and the aristocratic families who are annexing the land have changed their ownership certificates to buy and sell land. The involution and annexation are all internal, and will not affect the actual operation of farming."
"In this way, the common people have actually benefited, and the wealthy families have also expanded their family assets several times or even dozens of times because of this."
Speaking of this, even the experts from the Military Advisor Alliance couldn't help but feel a little excited.
After all, even they did not expect that this kind of chanting ceremony would turn into the prototype of the stock exchange: "Get the best of both worlds, why not?"
"Um."
Liu Bian nodded and said: "It is indeed a good idea. If it can be realized, farmers will still be plowing their fields, and all the families will be engaged in the virtual economy, without any delay."
"That's right."
The Military Advisor Alliance said with great certainty: "The most important thing is that this model can be replicated, whether in Nanyang, Jingzhou, Yuzhou, or Xuzhou, it can all be realized."
"When the public ownership of private land reaches a certain level, the imperial court will come forward to regulate it, and then make all the public land in its hands into property rights certificates and add them to securitization transactions to regulate the entire market."
"In this way, we can also prevent the emergence of giants and use the market transaction model to control the asset synthesis of wealthy family giants in disguise. This is much easier than suppressing them."
"Wonderful!"
Liu Bian was ecstatic.
When it comes to using economic means, it is estimated that this group of aristocratic families tied together may not be the opponent of modern experts.
Of course, the most important thing is that Liu Bian has sufficient resources in his hands to be able to stabilize the cornerstone of the securitization market and truly control the lifeblood of the national land market.
Even if it doesn't work, the introduction of two policies on the farmland market can still affect the direction of farmland prices from the side, and then with various means, the goal can still be achieved.
Anyway...
For experts, this is very simple.
But it is much simpler and more effective than simply suppressing wealthy families.
At this moment, there was a sudden commotion below:
"It's coming, it's coming, the prices are going to be updated again."
"Damn it! The price has actually gone up again. The imperial court sells fertilizers openly. Shouldn't the price drop?"
"Oh, is it possible that I made a mistake in my judgment? Or is there some other reason?"
"Did you know? Yesterday, the Deng family in Nanyang registered the family's 200,000 acres of private land as public ownership."
"Ah? Even Nanyang's Deng family is about to fall into trouble? This is an incredible family with strong financial resources. Can we have fun?"
"If two hundred thousand acres are publicized, doesn't it mean that the number of publicized areas will increase again?"
"The Deng family is so good at playing. Now that they have publicized their private land, their assets have increased several times!"
"No! Private land is worthless now. No one buys it, and no one is willing to cultivate it. The Deng family's assets have definitely increased more than ten times."
"..."
Listening to the discussion below, a faint smile appeared on Liu Bian's face.
The Deng family has publicized 200,000 acres of cultivated land. According to the weakening plan formulated by experts, it has reached a preliminary safe and healthy state, and control over the Deng family can be completely relaxed.
Moreover, as long as the Deng family takes the lead, the Yin family, Lai family, Li family, Feng family and other aristocratic families will all actively follow suit. After all, the Deng family is the weathervane of Nanyang.
"Your Majesty, Lu Shangshu is here."
When Liu Bianzheng was secretly rejoicing, Zhu Tong winked and reminded him.
"Um."
Following the direction of Zhu Tong's eyes, Liu Bian looked over, and sure enough he saw Lu Su walking from the narrow passage next to him, hurried upstairs, and went straight to the third-floor Accord:
"minister......"
"No need to be polite."
Before Lu Su could bow and salute, Liu Bian interrupted directly and waved his hand to signal him to sit aside: "We are not in the palace, so we should be more casual. I don't want to reveal my identity."
Lu Su nodded and expressed his understanding, then sat aside and said softly: "I wonder what your Majesty is calling me to do?"
Liu Bian was too lazy to talk nonsense and said directly: "There are two things. One is that this sect has started to trade land property rights certificates. This is a good thing and we need to promote it."
"but......"
When the conversation changed, Liu Bianlang said: "We must standardize the court's procedures, and we must not allow some people to take advantage of the situation, which will lead to a decline in the court's credibility."
"Previously, the property rights certificate was made of special paper. The anti-counterfeiting marks on it must be strictly controlled. We need to strictly control the transaction process."
Lu Su frowned and said tentatively: "Your Majesty means..."
Liu Bian nodded affirmatively: "That's right, the imperial court came forward to buy the Sadhu Hui, and then set up a special column to establish a property rights trading building, and restore the original functions of the Sadhu Hui, do you understand?"
"this......"
Lu Su breathed out and said softly: "Doesn't this mean that the property rights transaction should be separated from the Sadhu Association, and then a special place should be set up to conduct property rights transactions, and the imperial court should be in charge of this part of the business?"
"That's right."
Liu Bian smiled calmly: "Zijing's progress has indeed been great."
Lu Su frowned and pondered for a moment: "Your Majesty, to be honest, I also have this idea. Only by bringing land property rights transactions back to the imperial court can we promote them better."
"In this way, Xuzhou, Yuzhou, Nanyang, and even all the states and counties in the Han Dynasty in the future can do this. Each state can only conduct land property rights transactions within each state."
"In the future capital of the imperial court, nationwide land property rights transactions can be carried out, but this requires a huge and complete process, so I have not mentioned it to His Majesty for the time being."
"oh?"
Liu Bian was pleasantly surprised: "I didn't expect that Zijing had already thought so far?"
Lu Sung nodded: "It's just superficial, I don't dare to be presumptuous in front of His Majesty."
"where."
Liu Bian smiled calmly and said softly: "You are already very impressive for thinking of this. It is beyond my expectation. If you have any ideas in the future, feel free to come to me for discussion. Don't be afraid of making mistakes."
"That being the case..."
Lu Su's voice was drawn out, obviously he still had something to say.
"Zijing, just speak up."
Liu Bian waved his hand and gave him a faint smile.
"That's right."
Lu Su no longer hesitated, leaned forward and said: "Your Majesty, I have been integrating some merchant resources recently. Since the funds involved are relatively large, transportation on the road is quite time-consuming and laborious."
"Therefore, in order to improve efficiency, I used my official seal to write down the amount in advance, then printed it with my official seal, and carried out quick money activities in this way."
"Judging from the current results, it has indeed accelerated my work efficiency. I remembered that in the book given by Your Majesty, I mentioned that gold and copper are not currencies. Instead, I think it is stipulated that they are currency, but are used as objects.
An intermediary for barter.”
"In this case, wouldn't it be better to use another method as a medium between money, which is convenient and fast? After all, money moves in three or four big boxes. Even if I am facing peace now, it will still seem more cumbersome.
"
Liu Bian was astonished and looked Lu Su up and down.
He really couldn't believe it.
Lu Su's brain is as smart as a bank check. It seems that the "Wealth of Nations" written by the experts from the Alliance of Military Advisors is really useful, otherwise how could it be like this.
You know, this "The Wealth of Nations" is at best the basis of economics. Lu Su was able to understand the convenience of banks and checks from it, and he was able to use it successfully. He did a great job.
Lu Su was a little embarrassed when His Majesty the Emperor stared at him, and he hurriedly raised his hands and said: "If Your Majesty thinks that I am so inappropriate, I..."
Before Lu Su could finish speaking, Liu Bian waved his hand to interrupt him: "Zijing, your idea is very good. Please draft a charter as soon as possible and submit it to me. I will give you an approval as soon as possible.
"
Lu Su was overjoyed and beamed: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Um."
Liu Bian nodded and said, "It just so happens that if this matter can be accomplished, the next thing I ask you to do may be easier. After all, it involves Yizhou."
"Yizhou?"
When Lu Su heard these two words, he was obviously startled: "Could it be that what Wen Ruo said is true?"
Liu Bidan smiled: "Wen Ruo has already told you?"
"Um."
Lu Su nodded and said, "However, I just chatted casually for a few words and said that I might be needed to operate it, so I became suspicious. I just don't know if I guessed it right."
The next second, Liu Bian became serious and took out a letter from his arms: "Yizhou is 800 miles away from Qinchuan. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Even if Jingzhou is captured, it will be difficult to attack."
"Therefore, I want to rely on economic means to destroy Yizhou from the inside, and then defeat others without fighting, and seize the greatest victory at the smallest cost."
"Economic...means?"
Although Lu Su was a little confused after hearing this, he still picked up the letter.
"That's right."
Liu Bian nodded affirmatively and said softly: "These are some strategies I have drawn up. You go back and study them carefully, choose one of the better methods, and implement them immediately."
"Here."
Although Lu Su was a little confused, he still agreed temporarily.
After all, His Majesty the Emperor's level is far higher than mine. Since he said it can be done, nine times out of ten, it will be possible.
*****
In the dark prison, Yuan Di was lying on the wooden couch, looking at Erlang's legs, resting his palm on his pillow, and humming the tune of a song. It was Sister's famous song, and it was his favorite tune:
"Brother, how's it going? Does it sound good?"
"Woo-!"
"Ha ha!"
Yuan Di laughed several times, staring at the dark ceiling with a pair of peach blossom eyes, as if she was lost in memories: "I think back then, my sister became famous in Guangling because of this song."
"And I am also..."
Before he finished speaking, there was only a squeaking sound.
When Yuan Di knew that the jailer had come in, he immediately cut off the topic and opened his mouth to curse at the person walking in the darkness: "What on earth do you want? This brother has become mute. Is it possible that you still want to torture him?"
"
"I'm telling you, if you have the guts, don't charge at him. Come at me. I wish I could die. If you have the guts, I'll cut my tongue out and I'll serve you wine."
"..."
While Yuan Di kept bickering, the jailer actually crossed the mute's prison and rushed towards him. But it was not even lunch time yet. This had never happened before.
In an instant, Yuan Di's blaring energy suddenly disappeared and was replaced by a daze. He had no idea what the purpose of Guo Jia's sudden interrogation of him was after he had been neglecting him for more than half a year.
"You...what are you doing?"
Wow!
The chains are removed and the prison door is opened.
Two stout jailers forcibly dragged Yuan Di out of the prison. They were right and pulled him directly outside the prison.
At this moment, Guo Jia was waiting outside, holding a wine flask in his hand, and said with a smile: "Master Fu, long time no see."
Yuan Di glared at Guo Jia angrily and said coldly: "I won't say anything, so just give up on this idea."
"Don't be anxious, why are you anxious?"
"Walk."
Guo Jia waved his hand and said with a smile: "The purpose of bringing you out today is not to interrogate you, but to take you to meet someone. Maybe after meeting you, you may change your mind."
"Pooh!"
Yuan Di remained stern and unmoved: "Don't waste your efforts. No matter who I meet, I won't say a word. You should just kill me."
Guo Jiadan laughed: "Death is so easy. If Guo gives an order, your head will fall to the ground. But wouldn't it be a pity if you don't meet the person you should see before you die?"
"What do you mean?"
Yuan Di felt an unusual aura.
It's obvious.
Guo Jia said something, things are not as simple as he thought.
It's a pity that Guo Jia didn't say a word. Instead, he waved his hand and said directly: "Let's go, I'll take you to have a look."
All the way through the corridor and through the courtyard, winding paths lead to secluded areas.
finally.
The two of them came to a side hall.
Yuan Di breathed out, looked around, and said coldly: "Why did you bring me here?"
Guo Jiadan smiled and did not answer. Instead, he waved his hand and motioned for him to sit aside: "Don't worry, wait a little longer."
Yuan Di only felt that Guo Jia was being mysterious, but after finally coming out, he also wanted to appreciate the human atmosphere in the house, so he did not refuse and sat aside, sipping tea and waiting happily.
About a quarter of an hour.
suddenly.
There was a squeaking sound.
The palace door opened, and a woman came in from the outside with a child of about seven or eight years old.
When the child saw Yuan Di, he shouted excitedly: "Dad—!"
Immediately.
He let go of the woman's hand and ran over.
Yuan Di, who was drinking tea, was completely confused. His hand movements were stiff and he stared at the child in front of him in disbelief: "Ming'er, why is it you and sister?"
"You...how could you..."
Yuan Di couldn't believe his eyes.
The two people that he had been thinking about unexpectedly appeared in front of him like this.
Sister walked forward in a hurry, with tears in her eyes: "They said you were still alive, so they asked me to bring the child over and get to know you, so here I am."
"Mr. Lang—!"
Sister's soft voice was like a tear-jerking bomb that exploded immediately: "I miss you so much, and Ming'er misses you too. We can't live without you, so just agree."
"Sister!"
Yuan Di pushed the woman away, frowned, and said angrily: "You have no idea what this means, and you actually asked me to agree? There is no way I can agree!"
"Could it be..."
My sister's eyes were filled with tears, and she was heartbroken: "We, mother and son, are still no match for your family? Your family is gone. Will they help us two for this?"
"I......"
Yuan Di replied angrily: "They don't know you exist."
Sister A sighed and shook her head: "So, we, mother and son, can't compare to them in your heart, and even your tribe can't compare to them, right?"
"So good..."
Sister pulled the child to her and said, "Let us die here. After all, the blood left on his body is the blood of the Yuan family in Guangling. If you don't agree, we, mother and son, will die today!"
"mother-!"
The child was frightened, struggled desperately, and cried loudly: "Ming'er doesn't want to die yet, Ming'er wants to be with her father, Ming'er doesn't want to die, mother!"
"father-!"
The child reached out to Yuan Di and said with tears in his eyes: "Dad, Ming'er doesn't want to die yet. None of us can die. Ming'er wants to be with her father and mother, and they will be together forever."
"father-!"
Calling one after another.
Like a sharp sword, it stabbed into Yuan Di's heart.
He can not care about his legal wife, after all, he has never loved her, it was a wrong marriage arranged by the family for the sake of marriage, but sister is different from his son, she is the person he has real feelings for.
On one side was the head of the Yuan family, and on the other side were his wife and children. Yuan Di was heartbroken and extremely uncomfortable at this moment, although he already understood that the mute must have been sent by Guo Jia.
But now...
It's obviously too late.
Yuan Di himself is not afraid of death, but he definitely does not want to harm his wife and children: "Sister, don't force me!"
My sister covered her heart and said with emotion: "I don't want to force you. From now on, we must either leave together or die together. I believe that the court will bury us together."
At this moment, Guo Jia on the side suddenly said: "Grand Tutor, even if you don't say anything, you can't save the Yuan family. Now the imperial court is at war with Chang'an, and the army has entered Hedong, completely cutting off the connection between Guanzhong and Bingzhou."
"Sooner or later, the Yuan family will be killed. Even without you as a direct witness, we can still find other clues. Even if it doesn't work, if we find someone to impersonate, we can kill the Yuan family."
"What's more..."
Guo Jia said it very calmly, as if it was a very simple thing.
However, every word he spoke was like a giant hammer, constantly beating Yuan Di's heart and shaking it.
After all, Yuan Di did not choose to commit suicide at the beginning. Guo Jia had already guessed that Yuan Di still had concerns, otherwise he would never live in secret. And for him, such concerns are better than death.
Therefore, Guo Jia went straight to his heart and struck again: "This matter is real in the first place. The information we have so far is enough to put the Yuan family to death."
"You're talking nonsense!"
Naturally, Yuan Di would not believe it, and shouted coldly: "If you have absolute evidence, how can you not take action to ruin the reputation of my Yuan family!"
Guo Jia sneered, but remained calm: "Do you know who that mute is?"
Yuan Di shook his head: "If I knew, how could I be fooled!"
"His name is Li Ru, Dong Zhuo's son-in-law."
"Li Ru?"
"Um."
Guo Jia nodded: "He investigated the Yuan family back then and wrote a book called "Yuan Family Records", which is full of information about the people close to Grand Tutor Yuan Wei."
"Moreover, he also captured Gao Ji, who was the one who went to stop the Dongjun Prefect's Bridge from entering Luoyang in order to buy time for Dong Zhuo to enter the capital. You should know these things, right?"
After all, Dong Zhuo entered the capital before the princes attacked Dong, so this speculation is possible.
And judging from Yuan Di's facial expression, Guo Jia also affirmed this point, so he continued to attack: "If nothing else, this alone is enough to make everyone in the world doubt Yuan Wei."
"If we add the testimony of Zhang Chao, Zang Hong and others, even without your direct evidence, the Yuan family will still be put to death in an instant."
"My lord, your majesty, is just doing this to make the evidence more impeccable. If you are so ignorant of praise, then don't blame my lord for being ruthless."
Yuan Di didn't know Yuan Wei's conspiracy. He shook his head quickly: "No, King Hongnong will not do this. Others call him Ming Jun, how can Ming Jun kill people at will?"
Guo Jia said coldly: "You are wrong. Ming Jun not only kills people, he also knows how to kill people. Now the decisive battle is coming. If you still don't speak, then I will have no choice but to help your whole family."
"Sister A is right about one thing. I, Guo Jia, can guarantee that you will die in the same hole and will not be separated even if you go to the underworld. But if you can speak, Your Majesty can be lenient and spare the lives of your whole family."
"Tai Fu."
Guo Jia had already said everything that should be said and what should not be said. He stood up slowly and said: "Think it over for yourself. You only have one chance, otherwise the whole family will die."