Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Liu Zhongshun looked embarrassed and reluctantly agreed.

Although the master had a strong background, the complex relationships behind the scenes were too much to handle. It was hard to guarantee that someone wouldn't stab him in the back when he wasn't looking.

The higher-ups naturally wouldn't dare to confront him head-on, but the little devils below had many tricks up their sleeves.

But there was no way around it. Since he had already arranged it this way, then they would just have to meet trouble with courage and obstacles with solutions.

Seeing the strangeness in his expression, Fang Zheng asked, "What's wrong? Do you think it's difficult?"

"Actually, it's not as difficult as you think. The exchange will definitely not allow private merchants to operate on their own forever. The imperial court will intervene sooner or later. You think everything is going smoothly now, but that's only because it's just starting and hasn't encountered any problems yet. If a small accident occurs, everyone will be in trouble."

"Do what I said first. It's better than waiting for the imperial court to start from scratch. The imperial court may not be as thorough as you professional merchants in considering the intricacies of the business world, so don't be troubled, understand?"

Liu Zhongshun nodded solemnly.

Li Yuanzhao, however, revealed a mischievous smile on the side: "Old Fang, I just thought of something. Do you think if I found a large group of people to spread rumors, I could influence the stock price and profit from it?"

Fang Zheng's expression changed slightly.

Good heavens, his mind is quick.

The太子 has already thought of this, then surely others have thought of it too. It seems that the promotion of the matter and the clarification of the rules must be expedited.

"What Your Highness said is correct. It is indeed possible to profit through this method, but this behavior is tantamount to fraud. Don't get any crooked ideas!"

"No way, no way!" Li Yuanzhao said with a chuckle, waving his hands repeatedly, "I just suddenly thought of this..."

Fang Zheng sighed: "I'm just afraid that many people think this way. The exchange will be a place to create miracles in the future."

"Within the exchange, people's hearts represent everything. If rumors can shake people's hearts, then naturally they can also shake the stock price."

It is said that confidence is more precious than gold, and this is indeed true when it comes to the stock market.

There is almost no difference between 2999 points and 3000 points in the stock market, but this small difference can create a huge impact in the market.

It's nothing more than people's irrational instincts, instinctively having an unusual enthusiasm for integers.

This irrationality also gives the numbers behind them a different meaning.

Usually, it doesn't have much impact, but if irrationality is exploited by rumors, the result will be disastrous.

Fang Zheng looked at Liu Zhongshun and said, "Did you hear what His Highness said? This is also a key issue to pay attention to, but it may involve arrests and investigations, which you may not be able to handle."

"Then what should I do? Rumors are really hard to prevent," Liu Zhongshun said worriedly.

"Hmm... In that case, we can only speed up the progress and find a way to actively involve the imperial court. I'll give you half a month to compile all the data from the exchange. In addition, unite all the key participants and try to plug the existing loopholes. After everything is completed, take a formal letter and go to the Ministry of Revenue to find Lord Xu Wenshu to discuss."

"The Minister of Revenue? He... would he see a small merchant like me?" Liu Zhongshun said hesitantly.

Although he often dealt with Fang Zheng on weekdays.

But he was from Taoyuan County, and everyone had grown up together from scratch, so he understood Fang Zheng's style and mentality.

So he felt very relaxed.

But the outside world was completely different. What was Xu Wenshu's status? Would he be willing to see him?

The corners of Fang Zheng's mouth curled up slightly: "He probably wouldn't see you before, but now it's different."

"The importance and influence of merchants has increased a lot compared to the past. Besides... didn't Lord Xu buy a house from you?"

"Don't be afraid! Be bolder! You just need to be open and honest with him! I don't think there will be too much of a problem. He is still an enlightened person."

"Uh... then I'll give it a try," Liu Zhongshun said uneasily.

Fang Zheng nodded: "Well, then you go and get busy. His Highness and I will take another look around the exchange."

Liu Zhongshun responded and prepared to leave.

Fang Zheng seemed to have thought of something, raised his hand, and called out: "Wait a minute, that exchange building roof, and the edge of the railing... from now on, arrange for two people to guard every place that is close to the bottom of the building."

"Ah? Why?" Liu Zhongshun asked, puzzled.

"I'm afraid that someone will lose so badly in the future that they'll jump off the building! They can die anywhere, just not at the exchange!"

"......"

Liu Zhongshun left, Li Yuanzhao licked his lips and asked curiously: "Old Fang, do you really think the Ministry of Revenue will agree to this?"

Fang Zheng smiled wickedly: "This is inevitable, but we have to find a way to make the road smoother and faster."

"Actually, the most anxious one should be the Ministry of Revenue. Do you believe that they can't wait to beg to join forces with the exchange? In a few days, I will first visit Xu Wenshu at the Ministry of Revenue!"

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The Ministry of Revenue.

Xu Wenshu, as usual, had his meal and soaked his feet.

Returning to his study, he held a magnifying glass in one hand and a report in the other, reading it carefully.

Now is different from the past. Reports have begun to be promoted to the entire Da Jing officialdom through the Dibao.

This process has naturally not been unfolded for long, but the power center has already fully launched it in order to pursue the ultimate efficiency and control.

Now, most of the official documents he reads are presented in the form of reports.

Although efficiency has improved a lot, with the changes in the external environment, the parameters that appear in the work are also increasing.

After reading these reports, Xu Wenshu couldn't help but have a headache.

Putting down the magnifying glass in his hand, he rubbed his eyebrows.

While he was resting, the servant's voice sounded outside the door.

"Master, the Marquis of Jianye has come to ask for an audience. He is waiting for you in the courtyard."

Xu Wenshu was shocked: "Who!?"

"The Marquis of Jianye, Fang Zheng, Marquis Fang."

"Why is he here so late at night! Quick, quick, invite him in!" Xu Wenshu hurriedly got up from his seat, shuffled his shoes, and trotted to the door.

As soon as he opened the door, Fang Zheng's smiling face was revealed before his eyes. Looking down, he was also carrying large and small packages of things in his hand.

It looked like snacks and gifts...

Immediately, Xu Wenshu's heart sank.

It's over! Nothing good will happen today! The last time this guy brought something to see him, he tricked him once.

He's here again today?

This thought flashed through his mind, Xu Wenshu put on a smiling face and said with a slightly apologetic tone: "I didn't expect the Marquis to visit suddenly. The servants are ignorant. How could they let you wait in the courtyard?"

Fang Zheng smiled and said: "Oh, it's not the servant's fault. I wanted to wait in the courtyard. Is Lord Xu busy? Or should I wait a little longer?"

"No, no, no, please come in!" Xu Wenshu reached out and invited him into the house.

As soon as he entered the study, Fang Zheng casually placed the gifts on the table.

Xu Wenshu said somewhat uneasily: "The Marquis is visiting late at night, presumably there is something important?"

Fang Zheng raised his hand casually: "No, no, don't worry too much. I just came to visit you today. I'm usually busy with official duties, but today the teacher of Yucai Elementary School sent me the mid-term summary of the students. After reading your grandson's grades, I couldn't wait to make a home visit."

"Home visit?" Xu Wenshu's heart suddenly rose to his throat.