A scholar of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty

Li Ran is here?Li Zhi went to the study and heard the conversation inside before entering, standing at the door and listening carefully.

The study was very quiet, Fan Jian carefully poured tea for the two of them.

Li Ran continued, "I thought about raising the price of coal stoves, what do you think?"

"It's a way, but it's a bad idea." Gu Qing said in a sad voice, "The money in the entire Central Plains is limited, if you raise the price, you will definitely lose part of the business, and it will make the reselling of coal stoves very serious. If there is a big profit, the road ahead will be difficult.”

Li Ran stared at Gu Qing, "It doesn't work to lower the price, and it doesn't work to raise the price. Then we can only wait for the Li family in Zhao County to go bankrupt? Gu Qing, did you know that such a day would come?"

Li Ran is a very smart woman, there is no doubt about it, judging the situation is her skill, Gu Qing put down the teacup in his hand, "The total amount of money in the Central Plains remains unchanged, with the spirits, coal stoves and other things accelerating the development of the Central Plains Trade, then the economic situation in the Central Plains will change under the flow of these things, so this problem has not been highlighted before, but it has become prominent at this time."

"Then let the court hold a court meeting, can you make more copper coins, you are the prime minister, it shouldn't be difficult." Li Ran said.

Gu Qing smiled politely, "I am the biggest business crocodile in the entire Central Plains, and I must be the one who suffers from the addition of copper coins. After the addition of copper coins, the price of the goods will not change, which will only make the money worthless. You should understand this. One move is also a bad strategy, and once this hole is opened, there will be many situations that we are caught off guard after being overwhelmed."

"I know." Li Ran knew in his heart that this kind of situation had never happened in the past dynasties. At that time, even a cart of copper coins would not be able to buy a stone of grain.

"You don't have to worry, there are symptoms in your place, and I'm already dying." Gu Qing rubbed his nose resentfully, "I'm not much better than your Zhaojun Li family, and I'm all big heads here."

"You are a money-loving person, you can't fail to see that, that's why I came to you." Li Ran smiled confidently.

This woman's smile made Gu Qing involuntarily sway, picked up the teacup and poured tea into his mouth, could it be that this woman is going to be a demon?I have to say that this woman is indeed very beautiful, Gu Qing stood up and opened the window to let the cool wind blow in, and regained his composure for a short time.

"It's so cold." Li Ran said after being blown by the cold wind.

"Ventilate the air, keep the air fresh." Gu Qing made an excuse casually, so that he became more awake after blowing it, and continued, "How do you think the current money houses in Datang are doing well?"

"They're all small banks? Most of them lend some money to find revenue, and I've heard of many of them on the Tao." Li Ran said.

"In fact, Qianzhuang is a very good existence, and it is a conciliating agent when used well." Gu Qing said.

"You want to open a bank?" Li Ran was puzzled.

"No, no, a small bank? What I want to open is the largest in the world!" Gu Qing continued, "We have a lot of business and we don't have to do it. As long as we have a bank, we can use money to change money, let Datang The money is worth more, so our predicament can be solved."

Li Ran looked at Gu Qing suspiciously, "Master Gu, don't joke, money is money, why is it more valuable?"

"Do you know about inflation?"

"I don't know." Li Ran said he didn't know but his expression was very calm.

Gu Qing took out a piece of paper and drew a big circle on the paper, "This circle is the money of this world."

"Continue." Li Ran nodded. .

Gu Qing drew a small circle in the big circle, and then drew some dots, "This small circle is the Great Tang, and these dots are the frontiers and western countries, including Japan, Goguryeo, Turks, Tubo and other small countries. Let him eat the internal consumption. For example, I said that we eat the principal and they eat the interest. When Pei Xingjian went to the Tubo League, he encountered such a situation. A pot of spirits was worth ten gold coins in Persia. And a pot of spirits in the Central Plains only needs a string of money and half a penny! Just do the conversion and you’ll understand.”

Listening to Gu Qing's metaphor, Li Ran's eyes gradually brightened.

Chapter 9 and Ten: Chu Suiliang's Visit

"Have you already thought about it?"

"I didn't think about it a long time ago, but I underestimated the rapid changes in the economic situation." Gu Qingchang sighed, "I was also a little caught off guard, but I can still hold on right now, how can you do it?"

"In three to five years, there will be no major problems." Li Ran also nodded, "When will you start the bank, and will there be any problems if your bank is handed over to small countries such as Japan, Goguryeo, and Tubo?"

"This is what I'm worried about, and our banks in the Central Plains have to check them out." Gu Qing said, "If you want to follow my idea, all banks in the Central Plains must not operate independently. Chang’an is here to control! Both monitoring and security are very laborious, it’s not good, it’s also difficult!”

"Chaozhong can work hard with you, I think it can be done!" Li Ran didn't want to miss this opportunity

"I can't bring up such thoughts." Gu Qing pondered, "My current position is too sensitive."

"I understand that it's all an accident of human affection, but you must do it." Li Ran stood up and walked to Gu Qing's side as he spoke, and the two of them were very close.

When I got closer, I realized that the woman was wearing very thin clothes. Seeing her pouring tea for herself, I felt stiff all over.

"Little girl is here to celebrate Gu Houye's opening of the world's number one bank in advance!" Li Ran took two steps back holding the teapot, and the two separated again.

"Fan Jian." Gu Qing said quickly, "Send off Patriarch Li."

"Master Li, please." Fan Jian naturally made an invitation.

Li Ran turned around and Mai Dong walked to the door, suddenly turned back and smiled meaningfully, the corners of Gu Qing's eyes twitched in this smile, what happened to this woman today.

Seeing Li Ran coming out, Li Zhi saluted politely, "I have met Patriarch Li."

Li Ran also saluted Li Zhi, "I have seen His Royal Highness King Jin."

It wasn't until Li Ran left that Li Zhi walked back to the study, "Gu Qing, what bank are you talking about?"

"A place that manages the world's money and taxes, but the bank I'm talking about is more comprehensive." Gu Qing said with a smile, "Why did you come back so early today?"

"Everything is stable in the Maritime Trade Department. I don't know what's wrong with Shangguanyi and hurriedly went to Zhongshu Province. Seeing that there is nothing else, I sent the second batch of civilians and set off for the East China Sea." Li Zhi said, "That's right. , Your rubber formula is also handed over to them, and they will start making it when they go to Wa country."

"That's good." Gu Qing nodded.

"Is the Qianzhuang you mentioned very powerful? Is it another tool for you to collect money?" Li Zhi asked excitedly.

"No." Gu Qing shook his head, "Did you hear what Li Ran and I just said?"

"I heard."

"This bank cannot be placed in my hands. If I am in charge of the bank, I am afraid that I will die." Gu Qingchang sighed, "Your Highness, Jin Wang, don't look at my current glory. People outside say that I am rich and invincible. I've been walking on the tip of the knife."

"Hehe." Li Zhi sneered and obviously didn't think so, "Gu Qing, tell me, who else can open the No. [-] bank in the world besides you! If you were here, who would dare to open it?"

"Not so bad." Gu Qing nodded seriously, "If anyone dares to open this bank before me, I will play him to death."

"Then what are you talking about?" Li Zhi was puzzled.

"His Royal Highness, I have my own reasons! It's all about the world, and your royal family cannibalize people without spit out bones. If you don't ask me, I dare to do it?"

"Cannibalism doesn't spit out bones?" Li Zhi thought for a while, "Gu Qing! Are you scolding me!"

"Is there?" Gu Qing smiled and walked out of the study.

Fan Jian knew that when Gu Qing was talking to Li Ran, Gu Qing was in a position where he could see His Royal Highness King Jin eavesdropping outside the study, and it was obvious that His Royal Highness Jin Wang heard it on purpose.

Changan

Chu Suiliang was still worried after listening to Shangguanyi, so he called up the files of the Ministry of Household Affairs for the past year and began to check it. It was late at night, and the wind and snow were drifting in the night again, and the light of the oil lamp in the warm home was a little dim , Chu Suiliang made annotations on the scrolls according to the files of the Ministry of Household this year.

When all the annotations were completed, Chu Suiliang also saw the clues. Most of the accounts were related to the Gu family.

Today’s Gu Qing is as rich as a country, and his business has covered the entire Central Plains, but there are also disadvantages. All income is very stable, and it is because it is too stable that he is worried. According to the monthly comparison, Gu Qing’s The income did not increase but decreased slightly. Shangguanyi's worries were correct. If something went wrong with Gu Qing's money, the price of the entire Central Plains would be unstable, and then there would be problems with the taxation of the North Korea and China, and the taxation would even suddenly increase. drop.

This is indeed a hidden danger.