With Han Yi's current identity, he could only investigate the Temple of Repentance, because his structure was only so big that he could not investigate the Temple of Dali.

On the contrary, Wu Meiniang became a rising star in the Tang Dynasty political arena with his new policy.

The court and the country praised Wu Meiniang in and outside, including the aristocratic class who had always looked down on Wu Meiniang, and now they also looked at Wu Meiniang with admiration.

Thanks to Han Yi, it is precisely because of Han Yi's capitalism that the gentry and Wu Meiniang stand together. Wu Meiniang's policy is very cater to the gentry class, because only under the small peasant economy can the gentry shine. The most powerful part of the gentry lies in the rural powers. The common people and the gentry have been on the same land for generations, so who can shake their status?

However, if we want to develop a commercial economy, it is certain that it is the urban economy and rural forces will inevitably decline. Then the gentry certainly supported Wu Meiniang's new policy.

In fact, Wu Meiniang originally wanted to use the commercial economy to destroy the gentry, but she thought it was impossible to defeat the gentry in one fell swoop, but she could defeat Han Yi in one fell swoop. After eliminating the hidden danger of Han Yi, she would settle accounts with the gentry. Moreover, she could use the counter-party to get more power, so she would be more confident in dealing with the gentry. This is her political philosophy and she could not give up, but she is now judging the situation.

Wu Meiniang can be said to have mastered Han Yi's tricks. In fact, she is also good at everything and versatile. You know, she has not announced that she has broken up with Han Yi and secretly hooked up with the former hostile gentry. Li Zhi also trusted her very much, and the ministers in the court were also won over by her. Not only that, she is also deeply loved by the people and the people also support her.

These are actually Han Yi's routine, but the policies implemented are different, and she plays better than Han Yi. She can be said to be better than her than her.

As Taoist Master Xuanji said, when the court began to set up tax bureaus at various wharfs and blocked the road to collect taxes, merchants immediately began to lay off employees, especially workshops, which were large-scale layoffs. Merchants were all realistic and rarely had idealism like Zheng Shanxing. Merchants just chose goods that could increase prices to ship, that is, goods that were monopolized by themselves.

Those who are not monopolized by themselves will leave behind the supply chain for supplying the Chang'an market, because once they leave Chang'an, they will have no competitiveness, and naturally they will not need to produce so much and have to lay off employees.

Originally, this large-scale layoff would definitely have a very negative impact. There were no natural disasters in the capital, and as a result, there were refugees everywhere, so it was impossible to explain it to anyone.

Li Yifu reminded Wu Meiniang earlier to be on guard against this point and proposed the official strategy.

Wu Meiniang agrees very much. In fact, Wu Meiniang also considered this point, because the official business is completely opposite to Han Yi's private business, and it is a fatal blow to destroy Han Yi's policy. But Wu Meiniang also knew that Li Zhi would not agree, because Li Zhi trusted Han Yi's concept very much, and the court could not engage in business. In fact, they were all waiting for this day.

When a large number of workers were unemployed, Wu Meiniang summoned the ministers to discuss, and the businessmen stopped doing it, what should these people do?

Of course, the gentry would not bow to the merchants just now. Li Yi's mansion took the lead and asked the court to take over, and everyone immediately agreed.

But the concept of the government business was not proposed, but said that these people were first attracted, brewing wine, making salt, etc. Because the court has always been self-sufficient, the workshops in the court were the biggest in the past. Now what we have to do is expand and place these people in. Some of the things they produce will be sold, and the money they earn will be paid to them to avoid the pressure of the treasury.

How benevolent and noble this idea is.

For the sake of the people, Li Zhi refused to agree, so he settled them first.

Everything is natural, not to say it is done deliberately.

But the official business is drugs, which can be addictive, and it will be difficult to let go of it. Moreover, the demand will increase and become more greedy.

Zhang Daxiang has always been with Han Yi. He was greatly influenced by Han Yi. When he saw that the court started to do it himself, he felt very scared. Because the responsibility was too great, Zhang Daxiang pretended to be sick because he was not easy to retire. The wise ruler was in power and you were young. What do you mean?

When Xu Jingzong saw Zhang Daxiang taking the initiative to admit defeat, he was immediately happy. The Ministry of Revenue had already had the meat in the bowl. They had coveted the Ministry of Revenue for a long time.

Wu Meiniang wanted Li Yifu to serve as the Minister of Revenue and took Han Yi's base camp for herself, but she was too obvious, so she tried Li Zhishi. Now the Minister of Revenue is mourning at home, and the Minister of Revenue is sick again. There is no boss in the Ministry of Revenue. This is not possible. The Ministry of Revenue is in charge of national finance.

However, Li Zhi did not agree this time. Not only did he not agree, but he did not discuss with Wu Meiniang, so he issued an order to ask Huangmen Minister Xu to prosecute the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue. He did not allow him to serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Obviously, in his heart, this position was still given to Han Yi.

Li Zhi was just dizzy and not confused. He knew that Li Yifu was not a person who managed finance. If the tax bureau was not concerned, it didn't matter, because the tax bureau mainly collected money, as long as it was ruthless, and it was collected from the merchant class, and the main tax was still in the Ministry of Revenue, so Li Zhi could ignore it.

But he must hold finance and military affairs in his own hands, because these two pieces directly concern the chair under his butt. He will only hand it over to the people he trusts the most and the people he can control. Master Xu is the minister of the Huangmen. He takes Master Xu with him when he travels, of course his person. The most important thing is that Master Xu has no ambitions, and his ability is second.

In fact, Master Xu's ability to manage finances is really a bit lacking. He wanted to promote Zheng Shanxing to be the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, because Zheng Shanxing was Han Yi's favorite student. Anyway, the Ministry of Revenue should have two Ministers, but before he even spoke, Zheng Shanxing resigned from the position of head of the Ministry of Revenue. Although Zheng Shanxing is kind-hearted, it does not mean that he has no temper. You have caused my beauty to face a big crisis. I will also help you do things. How humble I have to be. Zheng Shanxing just likes to do good deeds and help the people live better. He doesn't care much about it for the king and the country.

But no matter what, it can be seen that Li Zhi's skills in employing people are no less than Li Shimin. In terms of power, you will give me less.

Wu Meiniang, who was hit by the blow, suddenly realized that she seemed to have used too much force.

You should know that Li Zhi's power was also fought for at the risk of his life, and it started with the kings fighting for Chu. This accidental accident made him lose his life, and it was not picked up. He had just tasted the pleasure of power. No one could limit him anymore. It was just that his body was not blessed to be saved, but it was impossible for him to give it to Wu Meiniang because he was sure to take back the power, at least for now.

Of course, this does not hinder Wu Meiniang's plan. Wu Meiniang wants to deal with Han Yi. She and Li Zhi are husband and wife, so it's enough to have a lot of business. There is no need to distinguish your people and mine. The most important thing is that the official workshop has just been formed and is controlled by Wu Meiniang.

Because the predecessor of this workshop was originally used to serve the inner court and was not under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Revenue.

Once the official physical condition appears, the private sector will inevitably weaken. This is certain. At least the official sector does not have to pay taxes. Only this can make businessmen unable to compete with the official sector.

Although Wu Meiniang did not explicitly say that she wanted to be an official business, she would inevitably go monopoly, which was just a matter of time.

The situation of the businessman is even worse!

The once glorious Jinxing is now facing a huge crisis. When merchants were the most glorious, that is, when Goguryeo, there was not even a bad debt at that time, but now bad debts are increasing exponentially.

Sang Mu was also prepared, and he tightened lending in time to avoid the expansion of losses, but it also gave him a headache.

Gold store!

“In Xiamangmu.”

Sang Mu came to the VIP room and bowed to a majestic young master, but his eyes were confused.

"In the Xia Wang Gudao, a Taiyuan person."

"It turns out that it is the prince, who is disrespectful and disrespectful."

Sang Mu reached out and said, "Prince Wang, please sit, please sit."

After he sat down, Sang Mu said curiously: "I wonder if the prince is looking for him, what's the price?"

Wang Gudao smiled and said, "I want to come to Chang'an to do some business."

Sang Mu said: "Young Master Wang wants to borrow money from our financial store?"

"No, no, no," Wang Gudao said: "I just hope to do business in the fastest way, and I don't need to come forward."

Sang Mu said confusedly: "Please forgive me for being stupid. I wonder what the prince said?"

Wang Gudao said: "I heard that many merchants have loans from your financial store, but they are facing difficulties now and may not be able to repay them."

Sang Mu smiled and said, "This business always makes money and loses. This is something that our financial business often has, and it doesn't just happen today."

Of course he would not say that the Jinxing Company is facing some crises. Once the news spreads, there may be a run first.

"Just have it." Wang Gu smiled and said, "I want to invest in these merchants who cannot repay their loans."

Sang Mu frowned slightly and said, "Really?"

"Of course." Wang Gudao took out a cloth from his sleeve and placed it on the table, saying, "These are the merchants I hope to invest in. I also wrote the price on it. If there is no problem with the gold store, the money will be delivered immediately."

Sang Mu picked it up and looked at Wang Gudao in surprise, thinking that this man looks not old, but he should not be underestimated!

The merchants on this are indeed on the verge of major crisis. Because the economy was good before, everyone worked hard to produce, but the cost suddenly rose. This is very terrible, especially those small and medium-sized enterprises, rich businessmen can withstand it, but they can't. Moreover, the purchase price given by Wang Gudao is very scammed. If Sang Mu had regarded this guy as a lunatic a year ago, you would have wanted to play with the acquisition for this little money, but now it's different. No matter how bad the money is, it's better than bankruptcy!

"If you can pay a deposit of fifty cents, I'm willing to contact you."

"I can pay the deposit, but I don't want to meet those people. Anyway, they owe money from the cash shop, so I'll just talk to you."

Sang Mu nodded and said, "Okay, it's up to the prince."

He could not refuse to agree.

Wang Gu said that he had made a golden journey and got on his carriage, but he saw that the carriage was still sitting alone, holding a gray-green little turtle, which looked a bit wasteful.

This person is Wang Xuandao.

"How are you talking?" Wang Xuandao's eyes closed slightly.

"It's almost over the talk." Wang Gu said: "But cousin, you called me from Taiyuan for this reason?"

Wang Xuandao nodded.

"Why? Now I know that the world is not good. Those businesses are bound to go bankrupt. If you spend so much money, be careful that uncle and others will take back your power."

"Even if they take back my power, the money will not be returned."

"That's right, but why is this?"

"I can't explain it clearly. I just noticed some clues." Wang Xuandao narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Remember, after you purchase, you will let those people clean up the workshop, retain skilled craftsmen, accounting office and other talents, and then fire all the rest. Also, let those who stay will not produce and specialize in developing new products."

"I see."

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New market.

"Ouch! I said to Brother Yuwen, why do you still have the intention to sit here and drink!"

He Ruohan came to a suite in Guanzhong Hotel and saw Yuwen Xiumi hugging two beauties, and was happily rolling her eyes immediately.

"Aren't I waiting for you so hard?" Yuwen Xiumi smiled and immediately asked the two beauties to leave.

He Ruohan sat down and said, "I'm in annoyed now. Don't say you asked me to listen to the music. I'm really in a bad mood."

Yuwen Xiumi said, "You have been living with Brother Han for a long time than me, why didn't you learn any skills?" He imitated Han Yi's tone and said, "Be calm when encountering things."

He Ruohan said angrily: "If Brother Han is here, of course I will be calm. The problem is that Brother Han is not here now. How can you calm me down? Haven't you seen the large number of workshops outside close? No matter how rich our family is, it won't last long."

Yuwen Xiumi said: "I came to you to discuss this matter."

He Ruohan asked, "It may not be possible that you have a solution?"

Yuwen Xiumi said: "I plan to take the initiative and take a big bet."

"What are you betting on?"

"Didn't you say that the large workshops outside are closed, but you have to know that they used to be very profitable, but they just made the court overwhelmed. This is a good time. We can pay for the workshops, or simply buy them. I've found out that the prices are very low, as long as they can help them pay off their debts."

"Are you crazy?" He Ruohan said: "Now many businessmen are running towards Jiangnan. You still want to invest, aren't you deliberately seeking death?"

"If they all do this, then what else can we have to play with?"

"But it doesn't make sense for you to do this."

"Who says there is no reason? The reason is Brother Han."

"Brother Han?" He Ruohan said in surprise.

"Yes!"

Yuwen Xiumi said: "Brother Han is just going home to mourn. He will still come back. After he comes back, he will definitely help us businessmen. If we make a bet this time, it will be developed. We can all set up a large group by ourselves. There is no need to form a Guanzhong group with the Yuan family, or even surpass the Yuan family."

He Ruohan asked, "What if I didn't make a gamble?"

Yuwen Xiumi smiled and said, "At worst, I can only lose all the money. But no matter what, our land is still there, so we won't go out to beg for food. But brother, think about it, if we were in normal times, we would have to work for many years before we could surpass the Yuan family. Brother Han said it well, this wealth is in danger. Brother Han also took a lot of risks to build Beixiang. I don't want to follow the Yuan family every day. Anyway, I decided, whether you bet on this with your brother depends on yourself."

After all, He Ruohan was young and energetic. He also wanted to do something. Seeing that his career was about to be successful, he was extremely depressed. At this time, people were most likely to be extreme. When he was so excited by Yuwen Xiumi, his mind began to heat up. He picked up a pot of wine on the table, poured a big mouthful of gulp in, and wiped his mouth and said, "Okay, brother, let's bet this."

"Good brother, I know that I didn't see the wrong person."

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