Joy of Life: I am Li Chengze, and I have mastered the Eight Wonders

Chapter 77 Party
Li Chengze sat upright in the bright red groom's attire with a calm expression. Hundreds of merchants from all directions gathered in front of him, making the scene spectacular.

"Everyone, although today is a festive day, I invite you all to come in advance because I have more important matters to discuss with you."

His words were so powerful that they attracted everyone's attention.

"Your Highness, what are your opinions? We are all ears."

At this moment, all civil and military officials, as well as His Majesty and the Crown Prince, are watching closely, so they must be more careful with their words and actions.

"I don't dare to claim your opinion, but I just want to be a friend of businessmen and discuss some convenient ways to do business together."

Li Chengze smiled, his tone calm but revealing a seriousness that should not be underestimated.

Your businesses are spread all over the world, and cross-border transactions are frequent, so the flow of money must be a big challenge.

Just imagine, does the transportation of huge amounts of silver often make you worried, fearing that something unexpected might happen during the journey?"

As soon as these words came out, the merchants nodded one after another, their faces showing sympathy. "Your Highness is right. The payment for goods is indeed a tricky matter."

"Especially when trading with foreign countries, silver bills are difficult to use and the difficulty of transporting silver is beyond words."

Although they didn't know Li Chengze's intention, they followed the topic.

He expressed his troubles and inconveniences, "Everyone, I am here today to solve your problems!"

Li Chengze made a solemn announcement, and then introduced several core services of the bank in an easy-to-understand manner, avoiding complicated concepts and getting straight to the point.

He first emphasized the storage services provided by banks and their additional benefits:
“First, by depositing your funds in a bank, you can enjoy interest returns and allow your wealth to grow steadily.”

He then clarified the cornerstone of the bank's credibility:

"Secondly, this bank was established in my personal name and with the background of the Daqing royal family, which ensures the safety of every deposit. You can rest assured."

Furthermore, Li Chengze described the future blueprint of the bank:
“Although we currently have only three branches in Kyoto, Jiangnan and the border, our goal is to expand the bank’s reach across the country.

By then, no matter where you are, you can easily enjoy deposit and withdrawal services and realize the free flow of funds. "

Finally, he proposed an innovative loan service:
“In addition, if you encounter a business opportunity but lack funds, the bank also provides loan support to help you seize every opportunity to get rich.”

These words deeply touched the merchants present. The core appeal can be summarized into two points:
First, the funds are safe and secure; second, the service is convenient and efficient.

The dual endorsement of the Daqing Imperial Family and His Majesty the Second Agricultural Saint made the bank's reputation impeccable;

The nationwide banking network has made the flow of funds more convenient than ever before.

The merchants were talking to each other and discussing heatedly. They were attracted by the services provided by the bank and realized that this was a great opportunity to show their loyalty and strength in front of the emperor.

Soon, they reached a consensus and expressed their willingness to deposit their family's money into the bank, with the amount ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of taels. They all did their best to express their loyalty to Emperor Qing and their support for Li Chengze's new policies.

The officials around were all dumbfounded when they saw Li Chengze's feat of collecting tens of millions of taels of silver in a casual manner. This huge amount of money was almost equivalent to the total tax revenue of Daqing in one year, and its shocking effect can be imagined.

Everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to Emperor Qing, trying to guess what this emperor was thinking.

Obviously, Second Prince Li Chengze's move not only relied on his own prestige, but also borrowed the name of the Daqing royal family. The silence of Emperor Qing was undoubtedly his acquiescence and approval of this move.

After obtaining the invisible support of imperial power, civil and military officials naturally did not dare to say much, and the matter was quickly settled.

Next, Li Chengze had an in-depth and detailed discussion with the merchants on many details surrounding the opening of the bank.

He patiently answered every question, showing extraordinary leadership and business acumen. The prince sat nearby and witnessed all this, feeling mixed emotions. He picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. The bitterness of the wine seemed to reflect his mood at the moment.

Above him is his father, a Grandmaster with unparalleled cultivation, who is feared by all; below him is his second brother, Li Chengze, who is talented and has a ninth-grade cultivation, and has the support of Grandmaster Ye Liuyun.

His position as crown prince seemed increasingly awkward and powerless.

Even though his father had never intended to depose him, his second brother's outstanding performance undoubtedly made him feel unprecedented pressure.

The prince couldn't help but think to himself that his identity seemed to have become the target of public criticism, and even seemed so redundant and ridiculous at certain times.

He knew very well that Li Chengze's move was not only an innovation in the business model, but also a silent challenge to his status as the crown prince.

Behind the tens of millions of taels of silver is a huge influence and resource allocation ability.

Such power was enough to change the situation in the court and also made him, the prince, feel an unprecedented sense of crisis.

The eldest prince Li Chengru witnessed all this and felt a complex emotion in his heart.

As a general who led troops abroad all year round, he was well aware of the importance of military pay to morale and combat effectiveness.

At this moment, looking at the huge wealth of tens of millions of taels of silver, his first reaction was to connect it with the military pay.
Imagine how this money can improve the living conditions of the soldiers and enhance the combat effectiveness of the army.

As the bank affairs were settled, the merchants dispersed and gathered in groups of three or five to continue discussing this new thing - the business bank.

Although they have not thought deeply about the far-reaching impact of the bank on Daqing's future, from a personal perspective, the bank undoubtedly provides them with a safe and convenient financial service platform.

The dual endorsement of the Daqing Royal Family and His Majesty the Second Agricultural Saint has doubled their trust in the bank and they no longer have to worry about the safety of their funds.

Instead, they focus on the convenience and benefits that banks can bring to them.

Emperor Qing recognized Li Chengze's ability to quickly mobilize bank savings, but at the same time he also criticized his practice of discussing business affairs on the wedding day.

In his view, weddings should be festive and pure occasions and should not be interfered with by commercial interests.

However, Li Chengze dispelled Emperor Qing's doubts with a casual "just right".
He explained that he was just taking advantage of this rare opportunity to bring together people from all parties and resolve important issues regarding the opening of the bank.

In Li Chengze's mind, being able to negotiate these business collaborations on the wedding day was not only because the timing was right, but also because he was well aware of the importance of these collaborations to the future development of Daqing.

In the festive atmosphere of the wedding, Li Chengze thought to himself that the establishment of the world's first bank would undoubtedly add a strong touch to this feast.

He hoped that such a grand wedding might help him complete those non-level tasks.
Li Chengze still has infinite longing in his heart, hoping that one day he can open it with his own hands and explore the endless treasures inside.

During the dinner, Li Chengze gathered together with Emperor Qing, Concubine Shu and other princes, enjoying a rare warm moment.

As a mother, Concubine Shu is very concerned about Li Chengze's future life and teaches him the experience and wisdom of running a family in detail.

During the conversation with his brothers, everyone was full of praise for Li Chengze's feat of easily raising tens of millions of taels of silver at the wedding and expressed admiration.

As the night fell, the dinner was getting better. The buffet format allowed the guests to enjoy the feast of delicious food.

The huge wedding cake became the focus of the whole event. Its novel and unique appearance and delicate and mellow taste won everyone's love and praise.

Amidst the laughter and joy, Li Chengze announced the grand finale - a dazzling fireworks show. He hoped that this visual feast would bring the wedding to a perfect end and leave unforgettable memories for every guest present.

As the fireworks bloomed in the night sky, the colorful lights illuminated everyone's faces and also illuminated Li Chengze's infinite longing and hope for the future.

(End of this chapter)