The first wave of stock fever in Datang came and went quickly.

When the tide passes, you know who's swimming naked.

In just a few days, except for East Pacific's shares, which still maintain a certain value, most of the other companies have become waste paper.

However, since most of the ordinary people were compensated according to the stock issue price, the loss was not particularly serious, so this turmoil was not as big as Changsun Chong and others imagined.

Of course, the unlucky ones who take over the plate in a high position will be more miserable.

However, this also corresponds to the saying, "The stock market is risky, and you must be cautious when entering the market!" ”

This famous saying was carved on both sides of the gate by the newly established Datang Stock Exchange as a door link.

"Lord Wang, this time it can be regarded as a thrilling ride through the stock market turmoil, but I think that in a short period of time, the people will no longer be enthusiastic about the stock market, and you hope that various workshops can take advantage of the opportunity of the stock market to raise funds to accelerate the development of the idea, it seems that there is no way to achieve it."

Wu Meiniang came to the study with a plate of small snacks.

"Time is the best healing medicine, no matter how much pain the people have suffered in the stock market, after a year and a half, they will slowly forget. Besides, now that the rules have been established, as long as some high-quality workshops are introduced slowly and orderly, coupled with measures such as year-end dividends, everyone will still find stocks to be a very attractive thing. ”

Li Kuan is not worried at all that the Datang Stock Exchange will be deserted.

As a leek with an age of nearly ten years, Li Kuan has a good understanding of this.

In my previous life, after losing money many times, I felt that stocks were not suitable for me, and then transferred all the funds in my account.

However, this situation can often last for a few months, or at most a year.

Then, I went on to go in and be a leek.

I don't know how many times I've suffered losses, but I still haven't really learned my lesson.

"But the people are very cautious, and after they have suffered a loss, they are afraid that they will suffer again; I went to the Datang Stock Exchange yesterday, and the number of customers in it was not as large as that of my buddies. However, I observed for more than ten minutes, and there was no one who bought and sold stocks there, so you can imagine how cold the stocks have become. ”

Wu Meiniang is obviously not as optimistic about the prospects of the stock as Li Kuan.

In fact, this is also the attitude of the vast majority of Datang people.

After all, they are not like Li Kuan who has seen the stock market scenery of later generations.

"Stocks are cold because there is a lack of stocks to hold for the long term, and even East Pacific shares are fraught with a lot of uncertainty. However, if the Mercedes-Benz four-wheeled carriage workshop, honeycomb coal workshop, glass workshop, and brewing workshop under our royal palace are sold at the Datang Stock Exchange Center, do you think there is still any need to worry about no one buying them? ”

Li Kuan is not in a hurry to stimulate the desire of the people of Datang to buy stocks again in a short period of time, but first slowly establish the rules, and then gradually launch a few workshops with stable performance to be listed on the exchange, and then the popularity will naturally rise.

When Li Geng and the others successfully returned from the Americas, the situation would naturally be different.

"You also know that the stock of East Pacific is full of uncertainty, right? Tomorrow, Li Geng and the others will set off from Weishui Wharf to Dengzhou. Do you want to give it away? ”

"It's a must!"

Li Kuan himself did not have the courage to go to the Americas under such conditions, but this did not prevent him from encouraging everyone to go to sea.

It is difficult for people in this era to understand how much the ocean means to a country.

Li Kuan didn't think about letting Datang rule the world, but he could let Datang get benefits from all over the world.

I can support your development, but it must be good for Datang.

If the whole world is a bunch of poor people, and only Datang is rich, it is not necessarily a good thing.

On the contrary, all the countries around Datang are developing well, which is a good thing for Datang.

Because the development is good, it means that this pig is very fat.

……

In the Xuanzheng Palace, Li Shimin, who had just ended the early dynasty, immediately came here to deal with affairs.

In the early years of Zhenguan, Li Shimin must not have said a word, and dealt with the folds on the royal table first.

However, now he has developed the habit of browsing the best-selling newspapers of Datang such as "Datang Daily" and "Qujiang Daily" every day.

Li Shimin's time is very precious, and he can't read every message very carefully, he can only browse it quickly.

For this reason, Lan He even has an extra job, which is to mark the key points of each newspaper for Li Shimin in advance.

"Li Zhong, today is the day when the fleet of the East Pacific Company goes to sea, if I remember correctly, the leader is your eldest Li Geng, right?"

Li Shimin quickly noticed that the "Datang Daily" reported on the front page that the East Pacific Company's fleet had gone to sea today.

"Your Majesty, you have a good memory, my family's uncompetitive man is indeed in this fleet."

Li Zhong sighed, very helpless.

How risky it is to go to sea, especially to a place like the Americas that no one has ever been to before, Li Zhong is naturally clear.

It stands to reason that Li Geng, as Li Zhong's eldest son, doesn't need to fight so hard at all, and he can win by lying down.

But he chose such a different path.

The point is that it is difficult for Li Zhong to refute him.

Because Li Geng said that he went to sea to find high-yield crops for the people of the Tang Dynasty, and also to make the Li family's position more stable.

What can he say?

"No, Li Geng is very competitive, how can he not be angry? There are so many noble sons and daughters in Chang'an City, most of them live a life of dogs and horses, and they have no achievements at all. However, in recent years, many people have undergone some changes. Look at Erlang of the Xuanling family, what was he like before, and what is he like now? There is also the big man who knows the festival, which is also different from the past. When Li Geng returns from America, I will definitely not be stingy with rewards. ”

The East Pacific Company's actions are in the interests of Datang and Li Shimin, a major shareholder, and he naturally wants to express his support.

Besides, although he will be skeptical of the high-yielding crops described by Li Kuan, what if there really is?

Then Datang can really become hungry in his hands.

This is something that the Three Emperors and the Five Emperors have not done.

But any emperor who has aspirations can't ignore this temptation.

"Then Weichen thanked the dog in advance!"

An embarrassed smile appeared on Li Zhong's face.

"That's it, I will allow you a day off, you and Li Junxian will go to Weishui Wharf together, this farewell, we will have to wait until next year to see each other again."

"No need, Your Majesty, Wechen has already ordered everything he gave instructions at home yesterday, and I don't know what to say if I go over today. Besides, there should be a lot of people who went to see them off today, so Wechen won't go to join in the fun. ”

Li Zhong doesn't like the kind of parting that he doesn't know if there is a "goodbye".

Fortunately, Li Shimin also knew the special features of Li Geng's trip to sea, and the two did not know each other on the first day, so they did not do that kind of hypocritical thing again.

"Rest assured, the ships of the East Pacific Company are the latest sea-going ships of the Dengzhou Shipbuilding Workshop under the East China Sea Trading. Whether it is in terms of speed, the size of the ship, or the stability of navigation, it is not comparable to ordinary sea ships. To put it mildly, these sea vessels are the culmination of Datang's technological development in recent years.

In addition, all the way to the Americas, the first half of the journey is on the coast of Datang or the South Seas, there is no risk, the only thing to be cautious is the back half of the road. In the style of doing things, the fleet must have made sufficient preparations. ”

Everyone is a father, so they naturally know very well how they feel at this time.

"I hope that the Americas are really the same as marked in the globe, and that there are really high-yielding crops there. If Datang can obtain this God-given high-yield crop, even if Li Geng can't come back smoothly, it will be worth it. We are the biggest beneficiaries of Datang's development, and we have also made a contribution to Datang. ”

Li Zhong's words are not too false.

The martial arts class of the Tang Dynasty is the biggest beneficiary since the founding of the Tang Dynasty.

Of course, to some extent, they are also the cornerstone of Datang's stability.

As long as today's son doesn't do anything angry and resentful, these martial artists will not easily rebel.

It's already the ruling class, and then rebelling, for what?

Not everyone wants to be an emperor.

"Hey, it would be nice if all the children in the royal family also had the consciousness of Aiqing. If you really want to talk about the beneficiaries, they are the biggest beneficiaries of Datang, but look at it...... What do you think they do? ”

Li Shimin thought of receiving Quan Wanji's impeachment of Li You, the king of Qi, some time ago, and felt depressed in his heart.

When he thought of Li Chengqian, who was not angry, he felt even more aggrieved.

There are so many children of the royal family, and there are really not many who can do it.

Especially the next generation!

……

Weishui Wharf, the flow of people is like a tide.

The wharf, which was originally relatively empty, is now crowded with all kinds of people.

There are relatives and friends of the crew who went to sea, there are students of Guanshishan Academy, there are ordinary people who bought shares of the East Pacific Company, and many of them are purely here to join in the fun.

America, just by looking at the globe, you can feel that it is really far away from Datang.

"Brother Wen, this is going to the Americas, please take care all the way! I'm looking forward to writing your travelogue to the Americas soon. ”

On the dock, Zhu Zhishan was also bidding farewell to Wen Daming.

As a writer arranged by "Datang Daily", Wen Daming undertook the task of recording various things that happened on this trip to sea.

Although other newspapers also wanted to arrange for writers to go to sea with the fleet, the Eastern Pacific Company did not accept it.

"Brother Zhu, don't worry, so many students of Guanshishan Academy dare to go to sea, and I have nothing to worry about. Besides, His Royal Highness the King of Chu has been planning for many years to go to sea for this trip. Li Geng and Li Yixie are walking in the South China Sea all the year round, not to mention the elite sailors of the East China Sea fishery, this trip to sea must be a triumphant return. ”

Wen Daming, as a literati who was once unambitious, still has some ambition and backbone in his heart.

This opportunity to go to sea was won by Luo Binwang, the person in charge of "Datang Daily".

If it weren't for the fact that Luo Bingwang's health was not particularly good, it is estimated that he would have wanted to go to sea by himself.

"Well, I'd love to go with you. Being able to witness such a big event is a life with no regrets. ”

Zhu Zhishan's words can be regarded as from the bottom of his heart.

Who doesn't have a little pursuit, no ambition?

Obviously, when the fleet came to Weishui Pier again, it was the time when everyone on board was successful.

As the most professional writer in the fleet, what Wen Daming writes will definitely spread all over Datang when the time comes.

Maybe a generation of writers will rise up.

……

"Huaiying, the second brother didn't let you go to sea with you, and it was also for your good! If you really want to go and break through, I think you can go to the Wa Kingdom or Southern Goguryeo first, and it will take a lot less time. ”

The son also came to Weishui Wharf with Di Renjie and others today.

The son, who had slowly come out of the shadow of the death of Empress Changsun, had a little blood on his face.

For a long time, the son's body has not been very good, although Sun Simiao and Li Kuan have helped to recuperate, but compared with Fang Yiyu and them, the body bones are far behind.

"Hey, in the entire Guanshishan Academy, when it comes to swimming, there is no one who can compare to me. So many seniors and juniors went to sea with them, but the master didn't let me go with them, which made the other crew members think. ”

Di Renjie is very angry about Li Kuan's refusal to let him go to the Americas.

As a young man with the world in mind, Di Renjie hopes that his life can be vigorous and famous.

"It's different, although the second brother has already accepted four disciples, it can be seen that he wants to treat you as a successor. Now that you are only fourteen years old, how can he agree to let you go to the Americas? It was a place where it was smooth sailing, and it took more than half a year to take a boat. But whenever there is a little accident, the consequences are unimaginable. ”

The relationship between the son and Di Renjie is more special.

If it weren't for Empress Changsun's departure last year, it is likely that Li Kuan would have made the decision to ask Li Shimin for marriage this spring.

A teacher for one day and a father for life, Li Kuan, who is a master, can be the master of marriage for Di Renjie.

"Master's kindness, I naturally know, but I'm just a little unwilling! Now I can only follow what you said, first go to the Wa Kingdom to have a look, and see how the place that Master conquered ten years ago is different from our Datang. Only by knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent can one not be defeated. The same is true for countries to get along with each other. Now whether it is the hundreds of officials in the DPRK and the central government, or the people of the world, they don't look down on the personnel of the Fanbang vassal countries at all.

Even the beggars in Chang'an City felt that they were nobler than those people; This is not a bad thing, after all, our Datang, as the superior kingdom of the Celestial Empire, naturally has to have full self-confidence. But self-confidence does not mean that you can know nothing about others, and you can not know anything outside. It is said that it is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books, and I want to take advantage of my youth to go overseas and go to all parts of Datang. ”

When the son heard Di Renjie's words, he was also speechless.

Unlike Di Renjie, she is not particularly interested in leaving Chang'an City and leaving Datang.

However, the man has ambitions in all directions, and she also supports Di Renjie's idea.

"In that case, then you go and act quickly while the second brother now agrees that you will go to Southern Goguryeo and the Wa Kingdom. Maybe in a few days, the second brother won't let you go! ”

"That'...... So I'll go with them? ”

As soon as Di Renjie said this, his face was a little embarrassed, and then he hurriedly added, "Li Geng and they definitely refuse to take me to Dengzhou, I'd better set off tomorrow." ”

……

Datang Stock Exchange.

With the departure of the fleet of East Pacific Company, the company's stock actually began to rise slightly.

Many merchants who went to Weishui Wharf to see the human brain felt Li Kuan's attention to the fleet.

"Owner, why are you not going to Weishui Wharf today, what are you doing on this stock exchange?"

Yang Dong followed behind Yang Benman and entered the stock exchange in the lobby.

As usual, there weren't many people here, and the few people were mostly talking at the same window.

"Yesterday, the guy who was arranged by the government to go to Dengzhou to inquire about the news has returned, and the ships prepared by the Dengzhou shipbuilding workshop of the East China Sea Fishery for Li Geng and them this time are said to cost as much as 100,000 yuan, and a large amount of high-quality wood is used. And it is also equipped with the most advanced bed crossbow and bow crossbow in the army. His Royal Highness the King of Chu arranged for people to go to the Americas this time, and he was absolutely serious. ”

Yang Benman did not directly answer Yang Dong's question, but talked about other things.

"His Royal Highness the King of Chu is naturally serious! In the Americas, he has been proposing it for several years, and at least 10,000 of the globes in Xinhua Bookstore have been sold. ”

"His Royal Highness the King of Chu is so excited, then there are high-yield crops in the Americas, and the possibility of the fleet successfully retrieving these crops is very high. This means that the value of the East Pacific company should be much higher than everyone thinks. Not to mention anything else, before this, who would have thought that the cost of a car would cost 100,000? Not to mention anything else, the value of these three sea vessels alone is about to catch up with the current stock value. ”

Yang Benman's understanding of the price of seagoing vessels is naturally different from the actual manufacturing cost of the East China Sea fishery.

It's like the Ford-class aircraft carriers of later generations, which are said to cost more than $13 billion, but only the shipbuilders themselves know what the real cost is.

"So, you're here to buy stocks today?"

Yang Dong is not stupid, from Yang Benman's tone, he roughly guessed today's purpose.

"That's right, look at who made a move today, I took it all! Even taking advantage of this opportunity can make the stock of East Pacific Company rise. ”

Yang Benman, who is now almost the third largest shareholder of East Pacific, naturally hopes that the company's stock will rise.

Although he, the third largest shareholder, holds only a fraction of the number of shares held by the second largest shareholder, this does not prevent Yang from pushing up the stock price.

……

Guanshishan Academy Medical School, Lin Ran stood in front of Sun Simiao a little depressed.

"Master, why don't you agree with me to go to sea? America is a place that no one has ever visited, and there are sure to be a lot of plants there that we haven't seen before. Maybe we'll be able to discover a lot of new herbs. Wouldn't it be a pity to recommend Zhang Jing to His Royal Highness the King of Chu to go to sea now? ”

Lin Ran is now regarded as the strongest chief swordsman in the Guanshishan Academy Medical School.

But he didn't just study surgery.

In fact, in terms of traditional Chinese medicine, his level is no worse than anyone else's.

"Of course, there will be new plants in the Americas, and Master also believes this. However, Datang is so big, do you already have a clear understanding of the plants here? Not to mention anything else, His Royal Highness the King of Chu doesn't tell you the formula of the Six Flavors Diwang Pill, can you know that such a simple prescription can be so popular?

There is also the health pill, which is not complicated to make at all, and the ingredients are even simpler, but before that, who understands? For the doctors of Datang, what we need most is not to discover any new plants, but to give full play to the properties of the plants we already know. A few days ago, when I was chatting with His Royal Highness the King of Chu, he also mentioned a new point of view, which I think is very referential. ”

Sun Simiao successfully diverted Lin Ran's attention.

There is no way, although the awe-inspiring age is not too young, but the psychological age is definitely not more than fifteen years old.

"What's the point of view?"

"Even in the land of the Southern Barbarians, there are some tribes where witch doctors will use some special herbs to cure diseases, and even use them to stop bleeding, and we can systematically study these herbs to see if they have some properties that we have not discovered. It is true that the barbarian land is not as good as our Central Plains Dynasty, and many of the prescriptions used by these witch doctors are messy, but it cannot be ruled out that some are effective. ”

Although Sun Simiao has firmly sat on the first position of the Tang Dynasty doctors, he really lives to learn from the past, and he is really tireless in his medical knowledge.

"Is this the reason why the medical school specially arranged for a group of people to travel south yesterday?"

Lin Ran didn't particularly pay attention to what was going on around him, except for the medical school of Guanshishan Academy and the medical schools of several other academies.

"That's right! On the one hand, it can be regarded as traveling, and on the other hand, it can be regarded as collecting the prescriptions that have been circulated in various places to see if they can be improved and re-promoted. ”

Sun Simiao didn't have the idea of cherishing the broom for the prescription.

However, just because he didn't have it doesn't mean that others don't.

In fact, self-cherishing is the normal state of this era.

Even many prescriptions and other formulas are passed on to men but not women, and it is very difficult for outsiders to know about them.

"Speaking of improvement, the apprentice thought of a few prescriptions that he had heard from the big food merchants in the West Market, whether it was the use of medicinal materials or the efficacy of the medicine, they were very different from what we knew. From this point of view, His Royal Highness the King of Chu said that there are still very vast fields outside the Tang Dynasty, and there are still many countries worth learning from, which is not false. ”

Going around and around, Lin Ran spared the topic again.

However, at this time, he was no longer entangled in the problem of going to sea.

The master and apprentice communicated like this for a long time, and then they went to the Affiliated Medical Hall of the Medical College of Guanshishan Academy together, busy for this afternoon's operation.