But his smile was quickly replaced by a louder sound.
Someone has started to bid for sixteen taels.
Those who had made large purchases before were ecstatic.
There is such a good deal in the world, and you can make 60% of it just by changing hands.
And those who didn't buy it, it's like they missed out on huge wealth due to a mistake in their thoughts.
This feeling is enough to make people scratch their hearts.
The most important thing is that they have money. They have a lot of money on hand and they urgently need to spend it.
At that moment, the clerk in the store was stopped by someone, who asked eagerly when the next shipbuilding company would need to sell stocks.
There are also people who are still bargaining with people who hold stocks in their hands.
Those who were holding on to the stock, even though the stock price was quite high at this time, still refused to sell.
Just kidding, so many people want to buy it, and since the stock is rare and I have it in my hand, I don’t have to worry about selling it, so... why do I still want to sell it?
It is said that the higher the price rises, the more you need to hold it, and the less stocks will circulate on the market. This is actually the truth.
And there are many buyers.
Someone actually shouted out a high price of twenty taels.
Of course, those who ask for such a price are definitely not planning to buy a large amount of twenty taels of silver, they just want to buy some.
In the ear room, Zhu Di was very excited when he saw it. He never expected that things would reach such an extent.
Zhang Anshi was standing by, but he whispered softly: "Your Majesty, these people have money, but they can't continue to invest in land. Now... they have to find a way to make a living so that their family can survive. Ma Yu, the top scholar,
, I saw this clearly, so these days, when I deal with them every day, I am actually patiently explaining to them the profit prospects of the shipping company."
Zhu Di nodded thoughtfully.
Zhang Anshi continued: "As long as the prospects are explained clearly and how vast the future market and profits will be, these people are also smart people and will quickly be able to draw inferences from one example to understand the laws and realize that,
There must be room for profit."
"Because of this, ten taels of silver per share is a high price, but... this bet can be tried. After all... with a small gain, if it is true as Ma Yu said, as long as you hold shares in the future
, then...you can just sit back and pay dividends, which is really a harmless thing for these scholars."
Zhu Di said: "When you said it like this, I understood. It turns out that this is what these people are thinking."
Zhang Anshi continued: "But... when Chen Deng revealed that His Majesty and his ministers are also related to the shipping company..."
When Zhu Di heard this, he frowned.
Zhang Anshi continued: "In fact, it stimulated the market."
"Why is this?" Zhu Di looked surprised and curious.
Then Zhang Anshi said: "Because the purpose of the scholars before was to buy stocks. These people are all smart people. No matter how fancy they say, they also know that although the prospects are attractive, the risks are not small. After all, if you want to use your money
Leave it to others, not to mention, what if the shipping company cannot make a profit in the future? But knowing that Qixia Trading Company has also taken a stake, it is a different kind of thinking. Even His Majesty and his ministers have taken shares, so... How dare Ma's Shipping Company take the money and run away?
?Secondly, if it weren’t for the fact that this business was a huge profit, the Lutong family wouldn’t be able to benefit from it?
"Therefore, for them, this is equivalent to making a huge bet on their future by buying shares. But it has become that this transaction has become safer, both safe and profitable, so... like this
Will he buy the stock?"
After hearing this, Zhu Di understood instantly and couldn't help but said: "I thought..."
Zhang Anshi saw that Zhu Di did not continue, but he smiled and said: "Your Majesty must be thinking that they will be daunted when they learn that your Majesty and ministers are related to Ma's Shipping Company! Your Majesty... This is actually what I want to prove to Chen Deng.
Yes, what people want is what people want, and interests are interests. The purpose of carrying out the New Deal is to allow the people of the world to live their lives!"
"To put it bluntly, it is to safeguard their interests and stabilize the country. As for other etiquette and conventional rules, everything is fake when it comes to the people's eating and clothing. People like Chen Deng are trying to
Using so-called etiquette or virtue to create any trouble is actually just a mantis blocking the car and a mayfly shaking the tree."
"In the same way, these scholars could want to oppose the New Deal yesterday because it harmed their interests. So today, they can also protect their own stocks for the sake of their own interests."
Zhu Di suddenly said: "If each share is twenty taels, then... Qixia Trading Company has 30% of its shares, how much is it worth?"
Zhang Anshi said: "If I am not wrong in my calculation... then it is six million taels of silver."
After hearing this, Zhu Di smiled: "This Ma Yu... I think he is not only the number one scholar, he should be the prime minister. Any emperor will like this kind of person."
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but laugh.
Zhang Anshi said: "But...I thought...twenty taels are just an appetizer."
"Huh?" The smile on Zhu Di's face had not yet dissipated, but he stared at Zhang Anshi: "Why is this?"
Zhang Anshi said: "First, the prospect of sea trade is attractive after all. In recent years, the demand for sea trade has been huge. Because of this, Ma Yu has absorbed more funds and ordered more sea-going ships.
That's right. Currently, our Ming Dynasty's so-called sea trade has not actually developed even 10%. In the future, our Ming Dynasty will be more and more closely connected with all the vassals in the world, and we will definitely need more such fleets."
"The second is that Ma Yu is a person who is proficient in business. Once he raises enough funds, more ships will create more profits, and ultimately the shareholders will receive more dividends. It just takes time.
So... I think that even if it is twenty liang per share, as long as there is no big mistake in the future, the tide will rise, and even thirty, forty, or even fifty or one hundred taels may not be impossible."
Zhang Anshi said it with full sincerity.
After all, in this era, sea trade is a rising industry, and what is lacking now is sufficient funds and capital accumulation.
Whoever completes it first will get the biggest piece of the cake.
In the distance, Wu Tong kept listening with his ears open. When he heard words like fifty taels in the future, one hundred taels in the future, his face moved slightly...
At this time, Zhu Di said: "If this is the case, it would be a pity to sell the shares for ten taels of silver."
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "You can't say that, Your Majesty, all these prospects are based on the premise that the shipyard has enough money to order more sea-going ships. Without these twelve shares, there will be no future.
It may grow to be as white as two ounces, and you won’t become fat after one bite.”
After Zhu Di heard this, he couldn't help but laugh: "That makes sense."
It was getting late, and the scholars had dispersed.
Zhang Anshi turned to Chen Li and said: "Get this Chen Deng."
Chen Li understood and hurriedly led people to capture Chen Deng.
At this time, Chen Deng seemed to have been emptied out of his mind. He saw from those scholars that he felt that his future was hopeless.
So, like a sheep, he was dragged and led away.
Ma Yuze had already appeared, came to Zhu Di and saluted.
Zhu Di had a better impression of Ma Yu at this time. He nodded to him and said, "I heard from Zhang Qing that you, the Number One Scholar, are very good at business. I didn't believe it at first, but now I know that there are actually some
Divide your abilities."
Ma Yu said: "Your Majesty, I am actually not good at business management."
Zhu Di said: "Oh?"
He still looked at Ma Yu with a questioning look in his eyes.
Ma Yu thought for a while and said: "What I am good at is just taking advantage of the situation. Just like these scholars, if it weren't for His Majesty's opening of sea trade, and if it weren't for the kings of the world guarding the vassals, this sea trade... would naturally be in the well.
The month was nothing but empty talk. It was precisely because of the New Deal that sea trade came naturally, and students took this opportunity to create today's Ma's Trading Company."
"For the same reason, if it weren't for the emperor's grandson attracting a large number of scholars here, and because of the New Deal, they would no longer dare to invest gold and silver in the land, then even if the students shouted at their throats, they would never agree to do so.
Buying students’ stocks. All this happens for a reason. The students were lucky enough to see the general trend, so they followed the trend.”
Zhu Di looked at Ma Yu carefully and seemed to have a new understanding of Ma Yu.
Ma Yu's words were both modest and complimentary to Zhang Anshi and Zhu Zhanji. What Ma Yu said... was quite nice.
Zhu Di said: "What you said is not unreasonable, but even so, how many people can clearly see the general trend and make the best use of it? Most people in the world are just hindsight after all."
Ma Yu said: "This is the benefit of reading. Reading can help you understand the past and present."
Zhu Di laughed and said: "There are many scholars in the world, but few of them are like this."
Ma Yu said: "Some people study for fame, while some people study just to increase their knowledge."
Zhu Di said: "Just work hard!"
Ma Yu said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhu Di did not award a reward, but this was enough for Ma Yu.
Qixia Trading Co., Ltd. holds 30% of the shares, and coupled with His Majesty's words of hard work, it means that Ma's Shipping can take drastic measures next. After absorbing more funds, it will purchase a large number of new ships. At the same time, with this as a background,
Carry out more extensive cooperation with various vassals.
In the future, this Ma's shipping company will surely be the best in the world and will be unparalleled in popularity.
If a business can reach such a level, it is probably enough to go down in history.
Zhu Di turned to Zhang Anshi and said, "Pry open Chen Deng's mouth."
Zhang Anshi said: "Follow the order."
Zhang Anshi left in a hurry.
Zhu Di put his hands behind his back and turned around, only to find that Wu Tong was still there.
Zhu Di stared at Wu Tong, and Wu Tong felt furious.
Zhu Di said slowly: "Don't be afraid. When you come to Hezhou, you can just live here."
Wu Tong felt the beating of his heart and hurriedly said: "Yes, yes."
Zhu Di added: "Everyone in the world is my subject. I have no prejudice against anyone. It's just that I want to implement the New Deal for the sake of our ancestors' inheritance and for the well-being of all people in the world. If someone blocks the car, I will naturally not do it."
You're welcome, but if you are like you and can keep your peace, I will never do any harm."
Wu Tongzhan said tremblingly: "The common people understand."
Seeing Wu Tong like this, Zhu Di was afraid that he might scare Wu Tong out of his mind, so he waved his hand and said, "Let's go."
Wu Tong hurriedly bowed and left.
Zhu Di then glanced at the others, smiled and said: "Your Majesty... I will drive back to Beijing tomorrow! I and you have spent too much time in Hezhou. I am getting old...
…I can’t stand such a bumpy ride.”
Yang Rong and others said it was.
Zhu Di said with emotion: "I have been on the throne for more than 20 years. In these 20 years, I have been quite diligent and killed many people, but finally... I have not humiliated Taizu Gao Emperor, and I have achieved some achievements. Now, actually,
There are still people who are trying to usurp us, such as Chen Deng and other ambitious people... I must kill all these people in one fell swoop to eliminate my hatred."
He brought the topic to Chen Deng.
But the ministers were speechless and speechless.
However, Zhu Di didn't care about their reactions. He waved his hand and said, "Go back first and wait for the news from Zhang Qing."
…………
Chen Deng was brought back to Baihusuo.
Here, he was not yoked or shackled.
Zhang Anshi ordered people to place him in a duty room in Baihu, and also ordered people to prepare some refreshments for him.
At this time, the sky was dark, and an oil lamp was lit in the check-in room.
The lights were flickering, but Chen Deng's face was already as pale as paper.
The tea was already cold, but he sat motionless and did not make the slightest sound.
At this time, Zhang Anshi came pacing and said: "Mr. Chen is already injured, and he has been out for a whole day. It must be hard. I asked someone to give you some tea and cakes to fill your stomach, but Mr. Chen
But why doesn’t even a drop of water come in?”
Chen Deng subconsciously raised his head and glanced at Zhang Anshi, but there seemed to be no sparkle in his eyes.
Zhang Anshi immediately sat opposite him and said in an easy-going manner: "Is it Mr. Chen who has something on his mind?"
Chen Deng pursed his lips and finally said: "I understand what Your Highness means."
Zhang Anshi said: "I have always admired Mr. Chen. After all, Mr. Chen is the right minister of the Ministry of Rites. He can give up fame and wealth, and endure such torture without changing his original intention. This is something ordinary people cannot do."
What Zhang Anshi said was what Chen Deng was most proud of.
After all, some people regard reputation as more important than anything else. For the sake of reputation, they give up fame and fortune, and they are unyielding. This in itself is a manifestation of the so-called character that Confucianism most admires.
And this... Chen Deng did indeed do it.
But... this time, Chen Deng didn't feel that even his enemies admired him for what he was proud of. There was no trace of relief on his face, but a look of depression and despair.
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "If Mr. Chen has something on his mind, you might as well talk about it."
"Everything is meaningless." Chen Deng closed his eyes, his face full of tiredness, and then said: "Those who are lingering on their last breath just want to die quickly."
Zhang Anshi said: "It seems that Mr. Chen still plans not to say anything? Is it to be worthy of his friends, or...or do you think...that your accomplices can continue to escape justice and still be successful?"
Chen Deng then opened his eyes slightly. He looked at Zhang Anshi lifelessly, his eyes filled with numbness.
Zhang Anshi stared at him and said: "I will interrogate you for the last time. If you respond honestly, then... I can promise here that I will let your people go. Your people will send Yang Fan to the sea and return to Xinjiang."
If you go to mainland China, you can let them live anonymously. In short, they can at least live a peaceful life. The crimes you committed will only be brought to justice on you."
Zhang Anshi looked straight at Chen Deng, taking in every subtle expression on his face. He continued: "But if you still refuse to say anything, then it doesn't matter. Next, the factory guards will take care of you."
Here comes the rules."
Zhang Anshi paused and then said: "Don't think that I can't find out the things you hide. As long as you do anything in this world, you can always find a breakthrough. It's just a matter of time. It's just... you hide it no matter what.
, your work will not succeed. At most, it will just create some minor troubles for the factory guards. But these troubles will not cause any harm to the imperial court."
"The reason why I gave you such generous conditions and just exiled your tribe is because I admire you, Mr. Chen. No matter whether it is right or wrong, at least Mr. Chen's generosity is always worth promoting."
Chen Deng raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Anshi seriously, his face moved slightly, and there seemed to be something different in his eyes that had seemed dead just now.
After a long while, he actually said: "I have a family of thirty-seven."
Zhang Anshi said: "Thirty-seven of them can go to Xinzhou. Only Mr. Chen, the matter is serious and I'm afraid he won't survive. But it doesn't matter. I will personally supervise and send Mr. Chen on his way."
, guaranteed to be clean and painless.”
Zhang Anshi said it very directly, but he showed his greatest sincerity!
Chen Deng's lips twitched, and he closed his eyes forcefully, then slowly opened his mouth and said, "Your Highness, may I ask..."
Zhang Anshi said: "Why, doesn't Mr. Chen teach me to make an oath?"
Chen Deng shook his head and said meaningfully: "Your Highness is different from other factory guards."
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but be stunned, looking a little surprised, and then said: "Okay, here, bring me some pen and ink, and prepare to record it."
After preparing everything, Zhang Anshi sat down, looked at Chen Deng and said: "Chen Deng, I want to ask you, are you deceiving the public with your evil words?"
Chen Deng said simply: "Yes."
Zhang Anshi asked again: "How many articles have you written?"
"Thirty-three articles."
"Who gave the order?"
"I acted out of anger." Chen Deng said.
Zhang Anshi frowned: "Didn't someone instruct and instruct you?"
"No." Chen Deng continued to shake his head, and then said: "It was indeed Chen who did it on his own."
Zhang Anshi's frown deepened and he said, "You don't have any allies?"
"Yes." Chen Deng said: "It's just that these comrades have been captured by the Jin Yiwei. Some of them are responsible for delivering articles, and some...also..."
Zhang Anshi suddenly stood up. He felt as if he had been teased. He frowned and said angrily: "Where are the rest of his accomplices?"
Chen Deng said calmly: "Your Highness, don't be anxious. It is indeed my opinion about this monstrous talk to confuse the public. But in the middle... something happened."