Chapter 3 War Without the Smoke of Gunpowder
Everyone opened the cork of the glass bottle with curiosity, and it didn't take long for the hall to be filled with fragrance.
Everyone was shocked, they were no strangers to spices, but the aroma of this bottle was too strange.
Although the spice is fragrant, the effect is far less than the liquid in this bottle?
"Your Majesty, what kind of artifact is this?"
Everyone looked at Yingzheng on the throne and said in shock.
"The secret perfume of the palace is far more effective than incense and spices. These things are the big deals I have to do with you. ”
Ying Zheng said casually, as if telling a trivial matter.
A group of people all showed fiery eyes, which of them has not been immersed in business for many years, and the business opportunities are endless!
"Xiaomin is brave, may I ask Your Majesty, how to do this sale?"
Although the Wu clan specializes in animal husbandry, it also has a little side business, so naturally it is unwilling to let go of such a good opportunity.
Because of the long-term provision of war horses and livestock for the empire, the Wu clan is also more confident than other merchants.
"There are just a few precious items here, and there are a lot of rouge gouache, silk and satin, porcelain and jade and a series of daily necessities, I don't know how many."
"I know that many of you have trade with Dongyi, Beidi, Nanban, and Xiqiang. All the goods given by the imperial court can be justified and sold to Zhuyi. ”
Ying Zheng's words stirred up a thousand waves.
Everyone was dumbfounded, the imperial court has always strictly forbidden trade with the Quartet, and violators are guilty of capital crimes.
They usually do some shady things secretly, for fear of setting themselves on fire.
After all, those barbarians are short of materials, and smuggling some goods casually is ten times or a hundred times the profit, and they have to take risks.
No one is rich or rich, and a horse is not fertile without night grass!
"Your Majesty, hasn't the imperial court always strictly forbidden to trade with Zhuyi?"
Someone asked a question.
"The imperial court strictly prohibits trade, so don't you sell it secretly for high profits? It's better to be sparse than to be blocked, and it's better to sell it openly. ”
"But there is a word in advance, I have waited for you, if there are still those who smuggle and sell grain and iron without authorization, they will be charged with treason, and the nine clans will be razed."
Ying Zheng was full of words, and in the end, the murderous machine was revealed.
"We will follow His Majesty's teachings."
Everyone hurriedly said.
Ying Zheng sneered in his heart, he didn't believe the nonsense of these people, businessmen pursue profits, as long as there are enough benefits, how can they dare not do anything?
It is impossible to ban it completely, as long as it is properly controlled, and a small amount of circulation has nothing to do with the overall situation.
"Your Majesty, I don't know how the imperial court's goods are sold, and what is the profit?"
Zoro asked.
Suddenly, everyone's eyes looked at Ying Zheng, after all, this issue was also what they were most concerned about.
If you are tired and tired, and most of the profits are taken away by the imperial court, then what are you going to do?
"There will be a list of pricing lists for imperial goods, and the price will be uniform. As for how much you can sell to Zhuyi and how high the price you can sell, it depends on your ability. ”
Ying Zheng's tone said leisurely, the more these people sell, the more expensive they are, the more in line with the interests of the Great Qin Empire.
Some consumables, luxury goods, if the energy consumes the strength of the Quartet, it is a good thing for the Great Qin Empire.
If it can be exchanged for livestock sycophants, it will be even more pleasing to the Great Qin Empire.
When everyone heard this, they all showed excitement, and this was easy to do.
Most of them have their own channels, do business all year round, and communicate with Biansai Hudi and Qiangyi.
"Your Majesty, can you sell everything except grain and iron?"
Zhuo couldn't help but ask.
"To be born as a human being, there must be a bottom line after all. If the empire is strong, you can make a fortune. The empire is in decline, and you are just a fat sheep to be slaughtered. What can be sold and what can't be sold, just weigh it yourself. ”
Ying Zheng glanced at the people below, vaguely speaking.
"Your Majesty for 10,000 years, Great Qin for 10,000 years."
Everyone hurriedly said.
"To make a contribution to the country, you don't have to go to the battlefield to fight for your life, and a war without gunpowder smoke can also serve the country."
Ying Zheng pointed out.
"Your Majesty, please."
The crowd was a little confused.
"Although the empire is vast and rich, there are tens of millions of people, the empire has too few livestock, and the empire does not have enough slaves."
"Whoever can get ten horses or fifty slaves or fifty cattle from outside the border can be promoted to a duke of the first class."
Ying Zheng once again threw out a huge temptation to everyone.
The businessmen below were in an instant uproar, although they were rich, but their identities were very embarrassing.
The status of these merchants is the most humble, even if they are rich and rival the country, it is difficult to gain the corresponding respect.
Even if he is polite on the surface, he will still be contemptuous of the businessman in his heart.
But if you can get a knighthood, it's very different.
The empire has always been respected by military merits, even if it is just a small duke, it is also a loyal minister of the empire, and he has meritorious service to the country.
From the government to the neighbors, they will all be impressed and respected.
"Your Majesty is it serious?"
"Can I wait for a merchant to get a knighthood?"
"Great, wherever we go in the future, we businessmen will be able to straighten our backs."
Everyone was excited, and many people's eyes were red and tears were shining.
Although the farmer is poor, he still has merit. Although the businessman is rich, he is as cheap as a mustard.
"You don't have any jokes, for specific matters, you can go to the Shangying Temple to find the Shangying Order to discuss in detail."
Ying Zheng knows very well that if the horse runs, how can he not give the horse grazing.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor of the Ages, the villain is grateful to all the businessmen in the world."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Everyone bowed their heads and bowed.
"Okay, now that the business is over, we can talk about business."
Ying Zheng had a rare smile on his face, and tried his best to make himself seem gentle.
Still down to business?
Everyone was stunned again, but soon they said in unison: "Please make it clear to Your Majesty." ”
"You and others all know that disasters are going on in various places, and although the imperial court has allocated 10 million stones, grains and grass for disaster relief, it is still not enough to last until the autumn harvest."
Ying Zheng wanted to speak and stopped, just right.
None of the merchants below were stupid, and they naturally understood His Majesty's intentions.
Donating money? Donate food?
How much is appropriate?
Your Majesty's meal is not delicious, if you donate less, will it anger Your Majesty?
If you donate too much, your own flesh hurts, hey!
Everyone couldn't help but think about it in their hearts, and they were entangled.
"Great Qin governs the country according to law, and I will not ask for your money and food in vain. I have three sets of unique and priceless treasures in my hands, and you can get the corresponding treasures by donating to the top three. ”
"The top ten will all get the third-class hairpin, and all those who donate money and grain can get the first-class duke."
After Ying Zheng finished speaking, he glanced at Bai Zhuo.
Bai Zhuo immediately understood and clapped his hands again.
Immediately, six chamberlains, in groups of two, walked in carrying three glass plates.
Suddenly, everyone's eyes were attracted to it, and they all showed shocked looks.
"The first set is Xia Pin glaze, which is carefully carved by the court masters, and a set of glazed wine vessels."
"The second set is the medium-grade glaze, which is carefully carved by ten great masters of the court, a thousand illusions of glazed cups, and a total of 66 night pearls."
"The third set is the top grade glaze, by the palace hundred masters, carefully carved, Xuanwu dedication, its eyes are taken from the East China Sea blue cloud pearl, its armor is extracted from foreign gold essence, and its tail is made of 10,000-year-old coral."
"These three sets are all unique treasures in the world, and there is no second set in the vast world."
Bai Zhuo introduced it, and at the same time, he also looked at these three treasures with hot eyes.
I really don't know why His Majesty wants to give these three sets of treasures to these vulgar merchants, Bai Zhuo sighed secretly in his heart.