Spring has passed and autumn has come, and it is another crisp autumn morning.
On Mang Mountain, Liu Bian stood tall and looked at the Luoyang Project, which was crowded with people, and the Luoyang Palace, which was beginning to take shape. He couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in his heart.
I have to admit that the construction time of ancient buildings is really fast, much easier than the reinforced concrete structures in modern society, and they can be as strong as iron without a nail, which is really magical.
When the autumn wind blew across his cheeks, Liu Bian took a long breath and said to himself: "Teacher, I have always had a question. I don't know whether I should talk about it or not?"
The voice of the Military Advisor Alliance immediately sounded: "Master Bian, do you want to ask, our ancient buildings are so good, why are there so few such buildings in modern society?"
"This is a doubt."
Liu Bian did not deny it, but such a question was not his real question: "But I would like to ask more, why in our university textbooks, we always study Western architecture, but there are so few of our own
architecture?"
"Obviously our architecture is completely superior to Western architecture. They should learn from us. Why should we learn from them?"
"I am an engineering student, and many of the current certification content are Western things, with very few of our own. I feel this is a very serious problem."
"In addition to architecture, there is also traditional Chinese medicine. Obviously our traditional Chinese medicine has been used for treatment for more than five thousand years. Why don't we advocate it more? Instead, we need to learn chemistry. There are so many chemical symbols."
If Liu Bian had not traveled back in time to the Han Dynasty, it would be difficult for Liu Bian to feel the charm of Chinese culture. In fact, it is not just architecture, traditional Chinese medicine, and many other things. We are far ahead of the world.
only......
It is only in the past two or three hundred years that China has gradually fallen behind the rest of the world. So why can't we promote Chinese culture and instead vigorously promote other people's things?
The Military Advisor Alliance replied: "Actually, we also advocate these things. Maybe you don't feel clearly that some things really need to be grasped again. The country is already making efforts in this area."
"Especially after the establishment of this live broadcast room, people have become very interested in ancient life, customs, etc. Now the streets are full of men and women wearing Hanfu, which has become a national craze."
"There are also some Chinese-style architectural styles that are gradually becoming popular. For example, some Chinese-style streets have become a trend in major cities and have become a holy place for Internet celebrities to check in."
"The brewing technology of the Han Dynasty has also appeared in modern society, and has been registered as a brand, called Zuixian Niang. Many friends who come to Han Style Street to check in will want to try this wine."
"How do you say that?"
The voice of the Military Advisor Alliance paused for a moment and said softly: "I also went to drink it once. The taste is quite unique and better than that of beer. Anyway, I like it very much."
"On the Chinese-style street, there are also our relatively traditional horse-drawn carriages. Your car, Master Bian, is the best-selling model. In short, many things in the live broadcast room have been successfully integrated into everyone's lives."
"This has had a positive and positive impact on promoting our country's national culture. Although it is still somewhat unsatisfactory now, I believe that our nation's traditional culture will be better developed in the future."
"Of course!"
Regarding this, the Military Advisor Alliance emphasized: "In the past two hundred years, we have indeed fallen behind, and we should learn from the advanced things of the West."
"We in China have always been an inclusive country. Only by taking the essence and discarding the dross can we truly promote our own development. This is also the beginning of realizing our dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."
"Although we are two hundred years behind, I believe that catching up and even surpassing the West is just around the corner. No country in the world will be more united than us!"
Liu Bian could not believe that his time travel had played such a huge role in promoting Han culture. The things left by our ancestors had been better developed in Liu Bian's hands.
“Worth it!”
“Really worth it!”
Liu Bian couldn't help but nod his head. It was really exciting that he was so powerful in this time and space that he could lead the great rejuvenation of the nation.
However, the strange look on his face eventually attracted the attention of those around him: "Your Majesty, what's wrong with you? Do you remember what happened back then?"
It’s Zhu Tong!
Liu Bian judged it all at once.
He did not argue, but nodded slowly and said: "Yes, I still remember that time, you were ordered to kill a Yulin Lang, and you casually suggested that I escape from Mang Mountain, but unfortunately I refused."
"I didn't expect His Majesty to still remember."
For a moment, Zhu Tong couldn't help but feel moved, and he raised his hand towards His Majesty the Emperor: "It is my honor for you, Zhu Tong, to follow and protect Your Majesty, even if you lose your life for it."
"kindness."
Liu Bian waved his hand: "Of course I understand."
Zhu Tong nodded: "Your Majesty, the wind is strong on the mountain, why don't we go down."
"good."
Liu Bian responded, immediately got on his horse, and was escorted by a large group of soldiers and horses to the construction site ahead.
As soon as he came down, Guo Jia and Lu Su came up to greet him: "Your Majesty, Guo Jia (Lu Su), is here to see you."
Liu Bian waved his hand to signal the two of them to get up: "Get up."
"Here."
The two of them responded and then straightened up.
Guo Jia was the first to take out the information and handed it to the emperor: "Your Majesty, this is Wen He's flying pigeon message. After the past six months of acquisitions, the supply of golden monkeys from the Yizhou nobles is no longer what it used to be."
"oh?"
Liu Bian was astonished and asked anxiously: "How many more can there be now?"
Guo Jia replied: "About seven or eight per week. I heard that they are found deep in the mountains. The quality is pretty good, so the price is relatively expensive. It has already reached more than 70 gold."
"Seventy gold!"
Liu Bian spoke in a long tone and nodded with interest: "It's time to add fuel to the fire. Tell them that from now on, they will increase the price until the Yizhou gentry has no more golden monkeys."
"At the same time, let me know that I have the idea of turning Mang Mountain into Monkey Mountain. The number of golden monkeys we had before was completely insufficient, and we still need to purchase them in large quantities, so we purchased them at a higher price."
Guo Jia seemed to have understood the emperor's thoughts. He leaned forward and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will try my best to spread the good news."
Lu Su also followed and said: "Your Majesty, do you want to sell all the golden monkeys we purchased before to the nobles in Yizhou at a high price?"
"Of course it is."
Liu Bian smiled faintly and said softly: "According to my calculations, the average price of our batch of golden monkeys should be around fifty gold. This time, the purchase price should be at least three hundred gold!"
"Three hundred gold?"
Lu Su's eyes widened with disbelief on his face: "This...is this possible?"
Liu Bian was full of confidence: "Don't worry, the Yizhou nobles have already tasted the benefits. They will definitely not let go of this last business. Even if they get a loan, they must get it."
The mad Yizhou nobles had lost their minds. They were so convinced of the imperial court's acquisition of the golden monkey that even with the butcher's knife on their necks, their eyes were full of money.
Although Lu Su thought that the matter was not that simple and that the Yizhou nobles would not be so stupid, he finally nodded and agreed. After all, when the matter had come to an end, it would never end at this time.
"Your Majesty, don't worry."
Lu Su nodded and said softly: "Leave this matter to me."
Liu Bian was very aware of Lu Su's worries and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing and I won't compensate you."
*****
“The price has increased!”
“The price has increased again!”
While Wu Yun was sorting out his account books, a voice came from outside the house.
Wu Yun raised his eyes and looked.
However, he saw his attendant rushing over with joy in his expression, and said excitedly: "Butler, the price of the golden monkey has increased again, it has reached one hundred gold!"
pity......
At this moment, Wu Yun's face was not only not excited at all, but also slightly worried: "Something's wrong. Even if the Nanyang court wants golden monkeys, the previous quantity is almost the same. How can the price increase? What are they selling in this gourd?
What kind of medicine?"
"One hundred gold!"
Wu Yun chewed these three words repeatedly.
You know, such a price is unbelievable even for him.
A dozen golden monkeys can be exchanged for half an acre of the courtyard of Luoyang Imperial City. Isn't this a bit incredible?
The most important thing is that the recent price surge has been very fast, almost to the point of madness.
Years of experience in business vaguely told him that there must be news that he had not found out: "Has any news been sent back from the direction of Nanyang?"
"Not yet."
The attendant beside him shook his head: "However, didn't Master Chu reveal the news before, saying that the acquisition by the imperial court is not over yet, and he asked us to continue looking for the golden monkey?"
"Isn't this just proof?"
"What do you know?"
Wu Yun retorted without hesitation and said coldly: "His information has no basis at all. Under such circumstances, taking rash actions will only cause disaster."
"But......"
The attendant frowned and said softly: "The rest of the noble clans have already started to take action. They have begun to search into the mountains. If we are left behind, what will happen to us?"
call-
Wu Yunchang sighed, still hesitating, and pondered for a long time: "You send people to find it first, but the information must be found out clearly, and it must not be left behind."
"good."
The attendant bowed his head before bowing and retreating.
Wu Yun stood up slowly, walked around the long eucalyptus, and entered the hall. He paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, frowning in thought, wondering if he had overlooked any details.
But no matter how Wu Yun recalled it, there was always no clue. It seemed that Nanyang Hanting must have his thoughts behind what he did, and he still didn't know it.
"housekeeper!"
Just as Wu Yun's thoughts were wandering, a voice sounded from outside the house.
It's Wu Ban.
Wu Yun judged it all at once.
He hurriedly walked out of the room and took the initiative to greet him: "Wu Yun, the villain, has met the general."
Wu Ban waved his hand, indicating that he did not need to be polite, and said softly: "Last time you dragged my brother to inquire about the matter, there is already news. Recently, His Majesty the Emperor went to Luoyang, and I heard that he was going to inspect the construction site."
"Inspecting the construction site?"
Wu Yun was also stunned and couldn't help but frowned: "Is His Majesty the Emperor of Nanyang so leisurely? He actually rushed from Wancheng to Luoyang to inspect the construction site?"
"snort."
Wu Ban snorted softly, and said softly with a smile on his face: "If he didn't inspect the construction site, would the soaring price of golden monkeys be possible? How will our Wu family make this last sum of money?"
"ah?"
Wu Yun was shocked, but in an instant, he seemed to understand something: "Is there something wrong with His Majesty the Emperor?"
Wu Ban nodded: "His Majesty the Emperor climbed Mang Mountain once to overlook the entire construction site. He immediately felt that Mang Mountain was the largest garden, so he wanted to put part of the golden monkey in Mang Mountain."
"Put the golden monkey in Mang Mountain?"
Wu Yun's eyes suddenly widened.
"That's right."
Wu Ban nodded: "That's true."
Wu Yunchang sighed: "No wonder the price of golden monkeys has soared. Mang Mountain is no better than those small gardens. Hundreds of golden monkeys placed in the mountains will not have any effect at all."
"yes."
Wu Ban raised his head and said: "So, Lu Su once again used part of the money to increase the purchase intensity. Otherwise, how could the price soar to one hundred gold in such a short period of time?"
"My brother has already sent people to hunt in the mountains. We are trying to make a big profit this time. This is our last chance. Once the business is done, we can return to the Central Plains. It will be just around the corner."
Wu Yun did not hesitate, leaned forward and handed over his hand: "Don't worry, as long as you have the golden monkey in your hand, I will take care of the rest."
"kindness."
Wu Ban nodded: "Yes, that's exactly what I meant when I came here. Now that you understand, I will leave. If you do this business well, my brother will never treat you badly."
Wu Yun quickly bowed and saluted: "Thank you, general."
Immediately.
Wu Yun personally sent Wu Ban away, and just now he breathed a sigh of relief, and his anxious heart was completely put in his stomach.
If Mang Mountain is turned into Monkey Mountain, the gap will probably be very large.
No wonder the Nanyang court would raise the price to buy it. As long as it is in stock now, it can be sold for N times the previous price.
What a God-given opportunity, is there such a thing as this?
"Come here, prepare your horses, I'm going to see the leaders of the major noble clans."
"Here."
*****
“The price has increased!”
“The price has actually increased again.”
There was a sound outside the house, and soon after, someone pushed the door open and shouted at the top of his voice: "Just now, the Zhang family sold a golden monkey, and the price was as high as one hundred and five gold!"
"How many?"
"One hundred and five gold?"
"In just a short time, the hardware price has actually increased?"
"Oh my god, it seems that the Nanyang court is really not short of money, so it dares to play like this."
"In less than a day, the hardware price has increased again. If this continues, what's the point?"
"I regret it so much now. If I had known this, I shouldn't have sold it for twenty gold!"
"Hey, I heard that the newly opened properties in the fifth phase of Luoyang Imperial City are all large houses with more than two acres, and the price is more than five thousand gold. They are not short of money at all!"
"I've also heard that the money earned by the imperial court is as if blown by the strong wind. Only wood and stone are worth a few dollars. I'm convinced that people actually buy them."
“We, the golden monkeys, must also increase our prices!”
"Yes, the price must be raised!"
"At least one hundred and fifty gold."
"..."
Just when the leaders of the Yizhou gentry were bustling with people.
Suddenly, Wu Yun came from outside, with a smile on his face, and cupped his hands and fists at everyone: "Everyone, I have something to do to delay you for a while. I'm late. I hope you can forgive me."
"Old Wu, you are finally here."
A middle-aged man hurriedly walked up, frowned, and said softly: "Did you know that the price of the golden monkey has increased again, and it has reached one hundred and five gold."
"Yeah, I know."
Wu Yun nodded, how could such news be hidden from him: "To be honest, I am here just for this matter. As far as I know, this should be the last business of the Nanyang court.
.”
"ah?"
Everyone was stunned for a moment and looked up at Wu Yun one by one: "Old Wu, what's going on? Please tell me!"
Wu Yun did not hide anything, and said directly: "According to reliable information, His Majesty the Emperor recently went to Luoyang to inspect the progress of the project, and also took a trip to Mang Mountain."
"Old Wu!"
The middle-aged man hurriedly interrupted, frowned and said: "Just stop talking nonsense, okay? Come to the point quickly. What is going on? Can you explain it clearly to everyone?"
"Yes, can you make it clear?"
For a moment, everyone became noisy.
Wu Yun waved his hand to everyone and said coldly: "Why are you so anxious? I haven't finished speaking yet!"
The middle-aged man breathed a sigh of relief: "Then you can tell me."
Wu Yun continued: "Originally, His Majesty the Emperor went to overlook the progress of the Luoyang project, but who would have thought that he suddenly thought that Mang Mountain would be the largest garden in Luoyang in the future."
"Not only some exotic flowers and plants must be planted inside, but also rare animals, the first of which is the golden monkey. The ministers below naturally understood what the emperor meant."
"For this reason, they now urgently need to purchase a batch of golden monkeys to fill the shortage of golden monkeys on Mang Mountain. As for how many are needed, I don't know for the time being, but Mang Mountain is an unusual garden. There are ten thousand monkeys on it.
I’m afraid the Golden Monkey will be fine too.”
hiss-!
All the nobles in Yizhou took a deep breath.
Ten thousand golden monkeys?
Even if calculated based on one hundred gold, it is at least one million gold.
It's obvious.
The price of this golden monkey is going to skyrocket, and the total price in the future will definitely be greater than one million gold.
For the Yizhou gentry, this money was like meat on their lips, so there was no reason not to eat it.
"Ten thousand golden monkeys, I'm afraid we're going to make a fortune this time."
"Haha, I didn't expect that His Majesty the Nanyang Emperor's trip to Luoyang would bring us such a big business."
"His Luoyang Imperial City can earn at least tens of millions of gold, or even more than 100 million gold. It is natural for us to take part of it."
"That's right, His Majesty the Emperor of Nanyang is rich now and will definitely have no problem making large purchases."
"Business is good business, but who can find so many golden monkeys now?"
Hearing this voice, Wu Yun immediately turned around to face him, raised the corners of his lips slightly, and said loudly: "Yes, the key for us now is that we don't have enough golden monkeys, so we can't make this money."
"But I believe it!"
Wu Yun glanced at everyone and said loudly: "There must be golden monkeys in Yizhou, but we haven't found them. So next, we will follow the previous model. You are responsible for the search and I will be responsible for the sales. How about
?”
Everyone nodded in agreement:
"Okay, no problem."
"Okay, I can trust you anyway."
"We all agree."
"..."
Wu Yun was overjoyed and clasped his hands towards everyone: "Thank you for your trust. I can give you a suggestion. Maybe you can go south or east to search."
"As of now, there are only these two directions that we have not searched for. If we can really find the golden monkey, I'm afraid these are the only two places."
At that moment, someone echoed: "I have heard people say that there seems to have been a golden monkey in the Langzhong area, but the people who were sent to look for it were beaten back."
"I've heard about this too."
Someone else sighed and echoed: "The area in Langzhong has always been occupied by Bandu barbarians. Those families have always been at odds with us. I'm afraid it won't be that easy if we want to send people in."
Distributed in the Langzhong area, they live near the Jialing River. They mainly have seven surnames: Luo, Pu, Du, E, Du, Xi, and Gong. These people are the indigenous people of Yizhou. They have always been brave and good at using wooden boards as supports to charge into battles.
Tough.
Although Liu Yan is currently in charge of Yizhou, even he has not succeeded in subduing these barbarians. If he rashly sends troops into their territory, it is still uncertain whether they can come out alive.
but......
That's what capitalists are like.
Risk is directly proportional to profit. With such a big deal nowadays, even if you risk beheading, you still have to give it a try. If you can have a chance to go in and find the golden monkey, you will really make a lot of money.
"No matter how difficult it is, you must give it a try."
At that moment, someone clenched their fists, frowned and said coldly.
Immediately afterwards, the leaders of the noble clans also echoed:
"That's right, you have to give it a try. At worst, you can give them some benefit."
"They are just some barbarians. Do you really think you are the master of Yizhou?"
"I really don't believe it anymore. They really dare to attack us?"
"I will organize people tomorrow to sneak into the Langzhong area and make sure to investigate."
"I will also arrange for people to enter Langzhong."
"You enter Langzhong, then I will go to Jianning."
"Okay, it's best if everyone has a clear division of labor, but again, don't monopolize it!"
"..."
Everyone who has money can make money together. This is the unified opinion reached by the Yizhou gentry. Only in this way can the price be really high. Otherwise, they can only be defeated by Nanyang Hanting one by one. Not only will the price be squeezed, but they will even lose money.
Wu Yun is very satisfied with the current situation. He only needs to mediate and do some work, and then he can share the results of their efforts without any risk.
"Everyone, in that case, please go back today, arrange things quickly, and seize the time to find the golden monkey. I will send someone to inquire about the news and help you."