In the hall of Zhenfu Division, which was extremely majestic in the past, today there are tables of wine and food, and those who hold invitations are also arranged to sit in their places, and there are brocade guards outside, and no one is allowed to approach.

Gu Xuewen sat in his seat nervously, only when he came just now, he found out that Jinyiwei had not only invited him, but also surrounded by famous wealthy businessmen in the capital, and they also had some business dealings with each other, but except for saying hello when they first came in, these rich businessmen were now sitting on pins and needles, and they were secretly worried about their fate.

Li Jie actually came a long time ago, but he didn't immediately come forward to greet these rich businessmen, Zhu Yunxi also came with him, after all, such a good opportunity, of course, let him learn something with him.

Zhu Yunxi was also very excited, and he also wanted to know, what method did Li Jie use to get these rich businessmen to take the initiative to take out the money?

After everyone came, Li Jie walked out of the back hall, and Zhu Yunxi followed Li Jie as a small follower, anyway, these rich businessmen didn't know him, let alone thought that he, the imperial grandson, would appear here.

Gu Xuewen and the others, who were nervous, saw that someone finally came out, and they all stood up immediately, but when they saw Li Jie, they were all stunned, although Li Jie was wearing an official uniform, he was too young, and even among them, some of their grandchildren were older than Li Jie.

After Li Jie came to everyone, he slowly glanced at these wealthy businessmen, and then introduced himself: "My name is Li Jie, and I am currently the prince's companion, and I am also the patrol envoy of coastal defense!" ”

As soon as Li Jie's words came out, the rich businessmen below were all in an uproar, not surprised by Li Jie's official position, but surprised by the name Li Jie, as businessmen, of course they knew who Li Jie was, and they also knew that Li Shanchang was full of beheadings before, but Li Jie and Li Qi were safe and sound because they married the princess.

However, others paid attention to Li Jie's identity, but Gu Xuewen paid attention to Li Jie's position as a coastal defense inspector, only to see that he hesitated for a moment and finally stood up and asked: "Li Banyu, you are also the position of coastal defense inspector, can it be said that you are in charge of all the affairs of coastal defense?" ”

"Yes, as long as it has something to do with coastal defense, I have the right to moderation!" Li Jie nodded, and he was also looking at Gu Xuewen when he spoke, he was also very concerned about this Shen Wansan's son-in-law, and now Gu Xuewen was interested in his official position as a coastal defense inspector, which was also expected by him, after all, the Shen family's overseas business was closely related to coastal defense.

Gu Xuewen also moved in his heart when he heard this, and vaguely seemed to have a guess, if it was really as he guessed, then this time it was not a Hongmen banquet, but a great thing.

Thinking of this, Gu Xuewen was also a little bolder, and immediately asked excitedly again: "Then I don't know why Li Banyu summoned us businessmen to come?" ”

Gu Xuewen's words were also a question that all wealthy businessmen wanted to ask, so their eyes were all focused on Li Jie.

However, Li Jie did not rush to answer, but glanced at everyone in the field again, this time he invited a total of more than 20 wealthy businessmen, these rich businessmen are all leaders in various industries, such as Gu Xuewen, he took over the Shen family's industry, and the Shen family was not only the largest maritime merchant before, but also the largest silk merchant in the south, and nearly half of the country's silk production is related to the Shen family.

"I invite you here today because I have an important matter to discuss." Li Jie finally spoke at this time, but he deliberately paused when he said this, and then his tone became extremely solemn, "But this matter is very important, after you hear it today, you will never allow it to spread outside, if there is a little rumor from the outside world in the future, no matter who leaked it, you people will all be arrested and questioned!" ”

As soon as Li Jie's last words came out, Gu Xuewen and the others all looked at each other, they could guarantee that they would not leak secrets, but they could not guarantee that others would not leak secrets, but Li Jie didn't care so much at all, as long as someone leaked secrets, they would all be arrested and punished, this is too unreasonable, right?

"Li Banyu, we are just a businessman, and we really can't afford any heavy responsibility, can we not listen to such a major matter?" At this time, a fat businessman plucked up the courage to speak, this person's surname is Lu, and he has more than a dozen shipbuilding workshops of considerable scale, but after the sea ban, his family's business has also suffered a big blow, and now he can only build some river boats to survive.

"No, you have to listen to this matter if you don't listen!" Li Jie was very domineering, and now everyone also showed a helpless expression, as the saying goes, officials crush people to death, not to mention that they are the people, and there is no room for resistance in the face of officials like Li Jie.

"Well, don't be discouraged, in fact this is a great thing for you!" Li Jie paused again when he said this, and then continued, "Just a month ago, His Majesty ordered the fishermen surnamed Nine to move to the coastal area, and join up with the old troops of Chen Youliang, Zhang Shicheng and others, and after the drill, they are about to attack the Wa Kingdom!" ”

"Hum ~" As soon as Li Jie's words came out, these rich businessmen immediately seemed to have exploded, and everyone immediately whispered after the initial shock, after all, this news was too shocking, there was no warning in advance, and why didn't they send the army of the imperial court to the war, but sent Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng's old troops?

"Li Banyu, although this matter is important, what does it have to do with us?" At this time, another wealthy merchant stood up and asked.

"Good question!" Li Jie smiled slightly, "This expedition to the Japanese country is mainly to thoroughly explain the hidden dangers of the Japanese invaders, and the Japanese country is lonely overseas, if you want to go on the expedition, you must have a ship, and you also need a lot of material support in the future, but this time it is not the imperial court that sent a large army to the expedition, so these things also need someone to come forward to do them!" ”

As soon as Li Jie's words came out, the rich merchants below also immediately calmed down, because they didn't know what Li Jie's words meant, if they let these merchants come forward, then who would pay for these materials and who would bear the cost of transportation?

Seeing that these rich businessmen all stopped talking, Li Jie also smiled secretly in his heart, it seems that these rich businessmen are also the masters who don't see rabbits and don't scatter eagles, and if they want to make them have some blood, they must also show some sincerity.

Thinking of this, Li Jiemin cleared his throat and said again: "Let me tell you the truth, Your Majesty is bound to win this expedition, at least to control the Kyushu Island of the Wa Kingdom, in this way, there will be close contacts between Kyushu Island and the Ming Dynasty, and even some maritime trade will be resumed......"

"That's true!" Without waiting for Li Jie to finish speaking, Gu Xuewen stood up excitedly and said loudly, his elegant face also turned red, after all, their Shen family originally made a fortune by sea trade, but because of the Daming sea ban, this financial road was cut off all of a sudden, and now he heard that sea trade may recover, even if it is just a line of the Japanese country, it is enough to make him excited.

Not only Gu Xuewen, but the other wealthy businessmen also showed excited expressions at this time, all of them were specially selected by Li Jie, everyone's business is related to sea trade, and together with the sea ban, they also suffered the greatest losses, although they can still get rich, but they are far from being able to compare with before.

Looking at the excited appearance of these people, Li Jie also smiled with satisfaction: "I know that you people are the most affected by the sea ban, but you must also understand that the sea ban is mainly aimed at the Japanese invaders, and you are just implicated by the Japanese invaders. ”

"Wow~" Li Jie's last sentence also ignited everyone's passion, and the faces of these businessmen who suffered from the sea ban turned red with excitement, and some even grabbed the wine jug on the table and drank it bitterly, in order to calm down the excitement.

However, after all, these people have been in the mall for a long time, and they quickly calmed down after the excitement, Gu Xuewen stood up again and asked: "Li Banyu, there is no free lunch in the world, just say it directly, what do we need to pay?" ”

"Refreshing!" Li Jie immediately exclaimed, he could also see that Gu Xuewen's prestige among these people was very high, so his words could also represent the attitude of these people.

"Then I'll tell you the truth, now that the people who are attacking the Japanese country are short of money, food, and materials, I summoned you here just to discuss the matter of funding!" Li Jie said again.

As soon as they heard that they were going to pay money, these businessmen all calmed down, and after exchanging glances with each other, they finally Gu Xuewen said: "Li Banyu, it's no problem to pay, but I want to ask, what specific benefits can we get?" ”

Although Li Jie had drawn a pie to lift the sea ban, it was still too broad for them, and it would not be easy for them to make these shrewd businessmen contribute money and efforts without actual benefits.

Li Jie had long known that these businessmen were not so easy to impress, and immediately said again with a solemn expression: "The right to go to sea!" If you are willing to send supplies, or even help the imperial court transport, I can persuade the imperial court to let your fleet go to sea with the army, in addition to the franchise, the materials seized from the attack on the Japanese can only be traded with you, after the attack on Kyushu Island, you also have priority in commercial transactions between the two sides! ”

Every time Li Jie said a condition, Gu Xuewen and the others were excited, since the sea ban, their fleet could not go to sea privately, let alone trade with the outside world, but now Li Jie gave them the right to go to sea, even the franchise and the right of priority to trade, even if it was limited to the Japanese country, the benefits were enough to make them excited.

"Actually, I know that you are very disgusted with the sea ban, and I also hate the sea ban, but the rice has to be eaten in one bite, if the affairs of the Japanese country are done, it will be equivalent to opening a hole in the sea ban, and I will have the opportunity to tear this hole bigger in the future!"

Li Jie deliberately paused again when he said this, and then said with a smile: "Now that I have spoken out my sincerity, it is time to see your sincerity!" ”