Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Book House.

Seeing Yi Zhicontent, he put down the phone, and Zhao Liewen quipped: "The big shopkeeper is so generous, he opened his mouth and sent out seventy percent of the market share of the seven northern provinces, if this news spreads, Yuanqi and the other shareholders will be anxious to ....... with the big shopkeeper." ”

Yi Zhengxing, who didn't know in advance, said with a shocked face: "Once all the branches of Yuanqi Bank in the northern provinces are seized, it will inevitably have an extremely bad impact on Yuanqi Bank, causing irreparable and unimaginable losses ....... ”

Yi Zhizu said in a relaxed tone: "Only by sealing up and taking over the branches of the northern provinces can the imperial court quickly and stably maintain the financial order in the north, if the financial order in the north is allowed to collapse, this drama will not be able to sing." ”

"If it is not seized, it will inevitably form a run on a rare scale, which will lead to the collapse of the financial order in the north, and this mess will eventually be cleaned up." Zhao Liewen continued: "And in this way, it is bound to have an extremely serious impact on Huayuan's credit, and the lesser of two evils." ”

Yi Zhengxing pondered for a moment before saying: "Even if it is to be sealed, it is impossible to give away such a big benefit, but what else do you want?" ”

"Yes, it is to take the opportunity to weaken the power and strength of Yuanqi Bank." Yi Zhizu nodded, and said slowly: "The degree of monopoly of Yuanqi Bank is too high, and there is a tendency to develop into an absolute monopoly, so it can be said that it has reached the point of seriously curbing the financial development of the Qing Dynasty, and it must be appropriately weakened.

At present, all countries in the world are transitioning from the stage of free competition to monopoly, but we must be soberly aware that everything is too much, and the same is true for monopoly.

In fact, Yuanqi Bank is an example of a high degree of monopoly, which can immediately conquer the world, but cannot immediately rule the world.

The development of Yuanqi Bank to this day, the imperial court has been unable to restrain it, even I, the big treasurer of Yuanqi, do not dare to blatantly weaken it, this is a rare opportunity. ”

Jingshi, Xuanwuwai Street, Yuanqi Bank Branch.

The sun is rising higher and higher, and there are more and more people gathering, the entire Xuanwu Outer Street is crowded with people, and the heads of people who are pressed by the black pressure are not visible at a glance, and the banknotes circulating in the market are issued by Yuanqi Bank, once the imperial court and Yuanqi turn against each other, these banknotes may become waste paper, and no one is not worried.

Wang Minglang, who was in the center of the crowd, couldn't help but secretly complain when he listened to the endless discussions and curses, he couldn't squeeze out even if he wanted to go out now.

Although there are many armed police officers at the entrances and on the sides of the streets, a single spark can lead to a massive bloodshed or trampling.

Just when he was worried, a gong sounded from far and near, accompanied by the sound of a loud trumpet, and the crowd parted like a wave to make way for both sides, and the sound of the big horn gradually became clearer, "....... Hua Yuan is the currency issued by His Majesty the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, it is the legal tender of the Qing Dynasty, and it is guaranteed by national credit and gold, no matter what the situation, even if it is a war, it will not affect the value of Hua Yuan! ”

Hearing this, Wang Minglang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, with the court's statement, it would not make a fuss, after all, the vast majority of people were just worried that the banknotes in their hands would become waste paper or depreciate sharply, however, his heart soon hung again, listening to the meaning of this, it seems that the court really has the possibility of war with Yuan Qi.

Soon, the sound of the loudspeaker sounded again, "Hubu Bank has fully accepted all branches of Yuanqi in Beijing, and immediately sealed up the accounts, and the deposit and loan should remain unchanged, and the interest rate will remain unchanged ........" ”

Seizure of all branches of Yuanqi Bank in Jingshi? Wang Minglang's mind buzzed, if the editorial of the Beijing News was just a signal of the imperial court's break with Yuanqi, the seizure of the Yuanqi branch represented the court's determination to break with Yuanqi, was this really going to war?

"Five days, five days later, it will be open for business, it's all scattered, it's all scattered, and there will be a notice posted later!"

Prime Minister's Office, Chamber.

A group of princes, county kings, Baylor, and Beizi led by Prince Yi Yi were chatting over tea while waiting for the Prime Minister, Cabinet Minister, Yi? With the arrival of the Qing Dynasty, the constitution of the Qing Dynasty, the original prominent people were basically marginalized, and now seeing that the court and Yuan Qi have fallen out, they are naturally unwilling to be lonely and come to test their mouths.

Although everyone and others have a clear purpose, they don't mention it at the moment, only talking about some interesting stories about the Beijing division and the changes in the Beijing division and the Qing Dynasty over the years.

Abundant? After a long time, the tea continued again and again, everyone was a little impatient, and the young and frivolous Prince Rui Kuibin couldn't help but say: "It's been more than half an hour, shouldn't it be because you don't want to see us?" ”

"That's all you kid is patient?" Prince Su Longqin, who was in his early forties, glanced at Prince Yi and said in a strange manner: "King Gong is the prime minister of the cabinet, and he has every opportunity, so it is normal for him to not be able to take a break for a while, and he is waiting to stop ......." ”

Before he finished speaking, an entourage walked into the hall and walked straight to Prince Shiduo of Li, and reported softly: "All branches of Yuanqi Bank in Beijing have been seized ......, and Hubu Bank will take over ...... in full. ”

Although the voice was soft, it was like thunder on the flat ground in everyone's ears, and Prince Yi lost his voice and said: "Really? ”

"The minions saw it with their own eyes."

Hearing this, everyone was overjoyed, and was about to ask carefully, but they saw Yi in a robe and a horse coat? walked in quickly, and hurriedly greeted them one by one.

Abundant? Swept a glance at everyone, arched his hand and returned the salute, and then said: "Not only Jingshi, the branches of Yuanqi Bank in the seven northern provinces are all closed, in order to stabilize the financial order in the north, the provinces have been ordered to fully seal up the Yuanqi branch, and the Daqing Bank and the Jin Merchants and Lu Merchants will take over the whole thing, and you will add to the chaos at this moment." ”

After a pause, he continued: "Fifth Brother, Prince Li, Prince Su, Prince Hui, Yimo, and Zai Yi will stay, and the others will go back first." ”

Although those who were not named were unwilling, they also knew the severity, and immediately saluted and retired. Only then did he look at Prince Yicheng, and said while stretching out his hand to give up his seat: "The fifth brother has never asked about the government, why did he come here today?" ”

Yi Cheng said with a straight face: "This king doesn't care about the government, but he is worried about the safety of the queen mother and the emperor, and since he has broken with Yuan Qi, can you call the northwest and send the queen mother back to Beijing?" ”

"The Empress Dowager is concerned about the safety of the world, and now the imperial court has broken with Yuan Qi, and welcoming the Empress Dowager back to Beijing is indeed the top priority at present." Abundant? As he spoke, he glanced at the few people present, and his tone changed, "However, the Northwest Rebels are now living with the Queen Mother and the Emperor's strange goods, and I am afraid that they will not let go easily." ”