"Businessmen have always been greedy for profit and have little regard for justice. Now that things have not been accomplished, are they willing to donate money and goods to support the military?"
After Director Yuwen heard what Li Tai said, his eyes lit up at first, and then he said with some uncertainty.
What this said is that let alone businessmen, it is the common people in Guizhou. If you give them a knife if you have nothing to do, they will lift the table and resist if they are anxious. Being able to let others reach into their pockets to take out things is either helpless or
There is a greater interest in mind.
On the matter of pacifying Longnan, Li Tai and Yuwen Dao had the same interests. He was also happy to see that Yuwen Dao could dismantle the Di and Qiang regimes in Longnan and establish regular state and county governance here.
If it can be done at this time, the merchants like Longyou will indeed be able to profit from it, and it won't be a big deal for them to spend a little blood. So Li Tai really doesn't have any bad intentions. He just wants both parties to cooperate calmly and put this matter to bed.
Things get done.
After all, he is also a figure on the stage now, one of the major shareholders of the Western Wei Dynasty, and everyone is happy to do their best to make this cake bigger. If he just blindly aligns with the local powerful, it will be difficult for Director Yuwen to
The leader of Fang Town who has a pioneering spirit is holding back, and his structure and magnanimity are really not high.
So he said with a smile: "Benefit and justice are not inconsistent with each other. We, who have inherited the king's order and are responsible for the people's affairs, need to educate one side and promote the other side. We must make the people happy without going against morality, and gain benefits without violating morality."
Negative."
"What Mr. Taiyuan said is absolutely true. It's my narrow plan!"
After hearing this, Director Yu Wen couldn't help but look ashamed, and then asked for advice with a serious face: "May I ask the Duke of Taiyuan what is his clever plan to harmonize people's interests and justice?"
"Although I have been away from Longyou for a long time, I also know that commerce has been booming in recent years, and merchants have made a lot of profits. Merchants are not engaged in production, but make money from buying and selling, so anything that is profitable can be bought and sold. Why don't Zhang Wugong sell it to the Qin Dynasty today?
The state will be redeemed in the future! Under the governance of Duke Zhang Wugong, Qinzhou will inevitably change with each passing day and accumulate merits day and night. Tomorrow will definitely be better than today..."
Although Li Tai spoke very seriously, Director Yu Wen listened at a loss. Although he heard every word clearly, he was a little confused as to what he was talking about. He could only say with some embarrassment: "
Mr. Taiyuan, can you speak more straightforwardly?"
After Li Tai heard this, he simply took out a pen and wrote the words "ten thousand yuan" on the paper, raised his hand and handed it to Director Yu Wen, and at the same time said: "My family needs money urgently, so I will use this as my request."
I will lend Zhang Wu Gong 10,000 yuan, and I will give you the money next year and add 10% interest."
This was a clear explanation, but Director Yu Wen immediately said with some uncertainty: "Those merchants, are they willing? Things are unpredictable. I am not sure whether there will be money to return next year. How can those merchants be sure..."
In the process of communicating with Li Tai, Director Yuwen was honest and made no secret of the possibility that he would default on the debt, and it seemed that the chance was not small.
Li Tai couldn't help but feel happy when he heard this, and then asked again: "Excuse me, Mr. Zhang Wu, how much goods did Sifang City deliver to the general manager's office last year? This is today's Qinzhou, and the rent that should be collected this year is sold as debt.
For each family, the rent receivable in the coming year will be used to redeem the previous debt, regardless of profit or loss, and the floating amount will be settled. According to Zhang Wu Gong, are those merchants willing?"
"Of course, I am willing! Sifang City's rent losses in consecutive years are floating figures. Those merchants only need to buy debt for one year and get 10% of the profits in the next year!"
When Director Yuwen heard this, he nodded repeatedly.
Li Tai proposed that bonds could be issued, but the credibility and execution of public power was a problem. If the gap between them was too great, it would be difficult to buy and sell. However, if the entity of Sifang City was used as a medium, a series of problems could be greatly avoided.
Merchants undoubtedly have higher trust in Sifang City than in the government, and Sifang City also directly affects the rise and fall of the entire Longyou trade, so the general government will not dare to breach the contract easily.
Targeted issuance of bonds through Sifang City to the merchants operating in it. In this way, Sifang City is not only a cash cow for the Qinzhou General Manager's Office, but also a money bag that can be advanced, and can be used more in the financial expenditure of the General Manager's Office.
Being flexible can bring out greater value.
"However, after all, Sifang City is not under the control of the general manager, and the funds are being withdrawn rashly. Are the people involved willing?"
Director Yu Wen knew about Li Taizhi's relationship with Sifang City, so he asked him directly again.
After Li Tai heard this, he smiled and said: "Since I have proposed a plan to Duke Zhangwu, of course I can't just talk about it. When I was in Longyou before, I also had good relations with the clans in the border. Duke Zhangwu was in charge of the affairs of the state, and he had clear benevolence and power, so naturally he couldn't just blindly talk about it.
I am willing to submit to the masses. It just so happens that my cousin at home wants to travel to Longyou, so I would like to accompany Zhang Wugong there and try his best to help me in the matter."
He had previously agreed with his cousins to arrange for one person to go to Longyou, but today it was Director Yuwen who came to visit on his own initiative. As several of his cousins were not at home, Li Tai simply pointed out the matter first and chose who to go to later.
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Of course, Director Yu Wen also understood what Li Tai meant. After pondering for a while, he nodded and said with a smile on his face: "It would be great if we can work with the Li family in Longxi! Thank you very much, Mr. Taiyuan, for your advice.
If the virtuous people in the sect recommend me, I will definitely sweep the bed and wait for you."
The identities and forces of each other are considered equal, and there is not much need for confrontation and testing. Since a consensus has been reached, Director Yu Wen directly nodded and agreed.
As for what position Li Tai's cousin will take in Longyou, it depends on how valuable he can be. After all, Li Tai is not Director Yuwen's boss, and the interaction between the two parties is based on mutual benefit.
Above, you cannot directly intervene in the personnel appointments of the Qinzhou General Manager's Office.
After talking to each other, Director Yu Wen said goodbye and left. Then Li Tai told his cousins about the situation, and the family members discussed among themselves, and soon decided that Li Pei's brother Li Pi would go to Longyou.
Li Tai first explained the personnel matters in Longyou to Li Pi, and then summoned Li Xiaoyong, who had been taking care of his family's business affairs, to Huazhou and arranged for him to accompany Li Pi to Longyou.
Of course, the management rights of Sifang City must still be in their own hands, because this is not only related to the interests of Longyou, but also has a considerable impact on other aspects of personnel arrangements.
The reason why Li Tai was willing to propose that Sifang City issue and underwrite bonds to raise military expenses for Director Yuwen was because he was worried that Director Yuwen would not use force directly when he was poor. Although Director Yuwen has a more stable character, that is still relatively speaking.
He is a son of a military strategist. If everything goes wrong, he cannot embarrass anyone but himself!
As for Cui You replacing Yan Qing as the governor of Liangzhou, Li Tai did not intend to make suggestions to the Chinese and Foreign Affairs Office now. He planned to make a recommendation to Daxingtai in the name of the General Manager of Jingzhou after returning to Jingzhou. In this way, it would be
To make the recommendation more powerful, even if Daxingtai does not agree with it in his heart, he still has to weigh it carefully.
Next, Li Tai and his cousin Li Pi went to Yuwen Dao's house to visit and formally finalize the matter. Then they went to Zhongwai Mansion to bid farewell to Daxingtai, ending the process of returning to the house to discuss matters.
The generals of the Guards Department left Wuguan south and returned to Jingzhou Town.
As Li Tai returned to Jingzhou, a large number of military and political affairs immediately rushed towards him, engulfing him directly. Most of them were related to Nanliang, which had just put down Hou Jing's rebellion. Among them, the more intense ones were
The various robberies taken by the Northern Qi Dynasty in Huainan were simply dizzying.