Xiao Quzhi didn't know that he was being talked about and studied. At this time, he was happily sitting in the splendid living room of Wang Yuanbao's house, the richest man in Chang'an, with a smile on his face.

He was attending Wang Yuanbao's invitation to his family banquet, to be precise, on a blind date.

In this family banquet, the personnel are very simple, Wang Yuanbao is He Keer's grandfather, He Jian Wang and his wife, Xiao Quai, and He Keer, a total of five people. Originally, there was no seat for He Keer, but Xiao Quzhi strongly asked He Keer to sit with him.

The content of the family banquet, in addition to Xiao Quai's formal proposal to the He family, also has a deeper content, that is, to negotiate and cooperate with Wang Yuanbao to establish a Sihai trading company.

Wang Yuanbao can be regarded as a legendary businessman in the whole Chang'an and even the entire Tang Dynasty, if you ask an ordinary Chang'an child, who is the richest in Chang'an or Datang, then he will definitely answer the Hu merchants of the Western Regions in Chang'an West City or Yangzhou West City. But if you ask who is the richest, everyone will answer one name, which is Wang Yuanbao.

Wang Yuanbao, formerly known as Wang Ergou, was originally a very ordinary small trader in Wannian County, Jingzhao Prefecture, and made a living selling silk when he was young. Legend has it that once on the way to do business, thieves in the hotel stole all the goods and money, he was so sad and angry that he wanted to hang the beam to commit suicide, and saw an old man in the dark, brocade clothes and jade belts, wearing a crown, wearing a red robe, white face and long beard, gentle and elegant, claiming to be Li Xianggong, the star of wealth.

The wealthy star king told him that you will get great wealth in the future, how can you take your own life? Don't you know that Zizhou is out of glass? After saying these words, Xingjun left an ingots and left, so Wang Ergou changed to trafficking in glass and became the richest man in Chang'an, so he changed his name to Wang Yuanbao in order to thank Xingjun.

Of course, this story was made up by others, but Wang Yuanbao's original name was Wang Ergou, who used to be a silk seller, and later started a glass business, which is true.

But he didn't meet Xingjun and didn't go to Zizhou to sell glass, in fact, he inadvertently improved the production process of glass because of an accidental factor, so as to become the leader of the glass industry and quickly accumulate a lot of wealth. After that, he got involved in catering and accommodation, carriage and horse logistics, as well as his old business, silk and Shu brocade, and finally became the richest man in Chang'an and even Datang.

I don't know if Wang Yuanbao is deliberately showing off his wealth or is usually like this, anyway, this time the banquet Xiao Qu's illness is full of arrogance, the road to the door is paved with copper coins, the walls and beams of the house are inlaid with gold and silver, and the sills and various furniture in the house are made of precious wood and stone.

To be honest, Xiao Qu's illness did have some eyes at the beginning, but at this time, Xiao Qu's essence and mind were all very restrained, even if he was surprised, he couldn't see a trace of fluctuation on the outside, not to mention that Xiao Qu's illness didn't feel anything, and I often went in and out of the palace.

Wang Yuanbao was slightly disappointed when he saw Xiao Quai's normal expression. But after all, people are old and refined, and they have worked hard in the shopping mall for so many years, this emotion flashed, and he immediately changed to a bold smile and raised the wine glass in his hand: "The assistant minister is here to Nacai this time?" ”

Nacai is the first gift of the six wedding ceremonies in the Tang Dynasty, that is, the proposal of marriage, followed by the name (asking the name and the eight characters of the birthday), Naji (going back to tell the hexagram after asking), Na Zheng (giving a bride price), inviting the date (setting the date), and welcoming in person.

"Grandpa Hui, Uncle He, Mrs. He, the kid is here to Nacai." Xiao Quzhi smiled and raised his glass: "The kid has fallen in love with her at first sight since he saw Ke'er before January. You must also know the situation of the kid, he is alone in this Tang Dynasty and has never married. When I was sick, I was willing to marry Kerr as my wife with six rites, and I would love her for life, and treat her like a jewel. When you get sick and enter the world, you don't know a lot of etiquette, and all the requirements and etiquette can be done according to what the woman's family says, and you can follow all the etiquette when you get sick. ”

As soon as Xiao Quai's words came out, Wang Yuanbao and He Jian couldn't help laughing, and said in their hearts You really don't understand a lot, how can you take it for yourself? But they didn't care, and quickly agreed with a smile.

No, so the son-in-law (grandson-in-law) missed where to find it. Before he was twenty-one years old, he was already a very popular minister. Champion General, Right Jin Wuwei General, Right Long Wuwei General, Right Yulin General, and Gyeonggi Guannai Dugi Henan Province Longyou Province Transit Branch Yingtian Envoy, Xian Qian Envoy, Longyou County Pastoral Supervisor Envoy, Heshi Heyi Envoy, Fang Zuo Envoy, Shaofu Supervisor, Ordnance Supervisor, and Deputy Mountain Chief of Tang Wuxue. With so many positions added to him alone, in addition to not being in charge of finances, he is almost catching up with the previous Wang Jie.

And now he is very favored by His Majesty and is the righteous brother of the noble concubine, such an identity and status, the whole Datang can't find a second one, climbing like this as a son-in-law, it is equivalent to climbing a huge backer, whether it is a business or an official, there are considerable benefits.

Especially He Jian, thinking that he was reluctant to associate with his daughter because he was afraid of Wang Ji and Li Linfu, and he was a little sneering, but fortunately, he was relieved to see that Xiao Qu's illness didn't care.

Of course, Xiao Quzhi would not put his mind on these small things, he was quietly looking at He Ke'er sitting on his right side at the moment, a pretty face that captivated the city and the country turned red, indescribably bright, and his eyes were so beautiful that Xiao Quzhi almost forgot to breathe.

The family affair was quickly decided, but the wedding date was not decided for the time being, because according to Wang Yuanbao's meaning, it was necessary to make a big deal about this marriage, and there were many things to prepare, and many people wanted to invite. However, although there is no specific time, but listening to the meaning of the three of them, that is, it is a matter of more than a month, either after the Shangyuan Festival in the first month of next year or in early February, obviously the three of them also hope that the two can get married as soon as possible, and they can feel at ease as soon as possible.

After finalizing the major events of his life, Xiao Qu took care of his illness and began to talk about the second thing: "...... Since I have become a family, I have no family to get sick, so I will naturally think about the He family and the Wang family in everything, and at the same time, many things also need to rely on the strength of the two families, and there is a great wealth here that needs to be done by the two families and me. ”

Xiao Quzhi's tone was not high, but Wang Yuanbao and He Jian's eyes lit up when they heard it. As far as they knew, Xiao Qubing was now in charge of a wealth of millions to tens of millions, and at the same time presided over the recruitment of troops for the Anxi Army, the training of the Chang'an Forbidden Army, and the establishment of martial arts.

In particular, as the envoy of Heshi and the city, he has huge economic power, and he presides over the decision of the public to ask the people or merchants to buy everything, such as the emperor wants to build a large palace to buy materials, and the price of whom to buy is determined by the city and the envoy.

The three of them were thinking about what kind of wealth it would be? Auction Wang Jie's family wealth? Want to purchase a large number of items to be handed over to the He and Wang families? Or something else?

Xiao Qubing looked at the group of servants and maids standing on the left and right, Wang Yuanbao waved knowingly to let more than a dozen servants and maids retreat, Xiao Quzhi then spoke: "Before talking about this matter, there are two important news to tell my grandfather and father-in-law and mother-in-law first. ”

The eyes of the three widened, Xiao Quzhi was a big celebrity around the emperor, and the news he said was first-hand inside information. Wang Yuanbao said excitedly: "What news? ”

Xiao Quzhi took out a gold dinar coin and a silver dirham coin from his money bag, and said with a smile: "First, this time, the Anxi Army's dedication team brought a total of more than 8 million such gold coins, as well as 110 million such silver coins, as well as countless gold and silver utensils, and 150,000 catties of silver ingots.

Your Majesty has agreed to re-smelt these gold and silver coins, as well as silver ingots, and some of the gold and silver utensils, and put them into circulation in the market, and this matter is under my sole responsibility. ”

The three of them were even stunned for a moment, so shocked that they could barely close their mouths. Datang has always lacked gold and silver, especially silver, and all the silver in the entire Datang is not as much as one-tenth of what Xiao Qu's illness brought back this time.

With so much gold and silver pouring in at once, and circulating it as currency, how much impact it will have on the economy of the entire Tang Dynasty is unimaginable for the three of them for a while.

However, Wang Yuanbao immediately thought of the simplest one, and he had to quickly exchange all his silverware for copper coins or industry. Because the price of silver will definitely fall at that time, copper coins will rise, and you can sell high and earn a huge difference.

When Wang Yuanbao was beaming with pride, Xiao Quzhi said the second news, which made him almost jump in surprise.

"The second news is that Your Majesty has opened up the people of the Tang Dynasty to sell goods abroad because of my request."

"Is that true?" Wang Yuanbao didn't believe his ears. He was already the richest man in the Tang Dynasty by operating the production and sales of colored glass (of course, it cannot be compared with big corrupt officials like Wang Ji and later Yang Guozhong), but because he could not sell abroad, he could only give part of the profits to Hu merchants in the Western Regions. If the Tang Dynasty lifts this ban, then he can also form a caravan to go along the Silk Road and sell his glaze to the countries of the Western Regions.

Xiao Quzhi nodded: "When Your Majesty returns to the court, these things will be promulgated through the Zhongshu after the Shangyuan Festival, and there will be no mistakes." ”

"That's great, I'll start building the caravan." Wang Yuanbao said with a smile.

Xiao Quzhi waved his hand: "Ah Gong is not in a hurry first." There is a third news here, and it is also the place where I want my grandfather and mother-in-law to help me. ”

"What news."

Xiao Quzhi glanced around at the four of them, Wang Yuanbao looked eager, He Jian didn't care much, Wang was slightly concerned, as for He Ke's thoughts, he was not on this at all. Xiao Quzhi smiled: "With the consent of Your Majesty, I am ready to set up a trading company in the four seas, not only to carry out long-distance traffic on the land Silk Road, but also to open the spice road on the sea and sell the goods of my Datang to all parts of the world." ”

Wang Yuanbao was a little puzzled, and asked softly, "What do you mean?" ”

Xiao Quai's illness said: "The Sihai trading company I am talking about is not a private trading company, but a government-run one. There is no tax at the checkpoints along the way, all policies are given priority, many goods are exclusive, and you can also live in post stations along the way. Even the guards of the caravans were recruited and trained by the government, and the chief treasurer who ran the trading company was also under the control of the government.

In short, as soon as the Four Seas Trading Company was established, it would become the largest trading company in Datang, and no one or several caravans could compete with it. The Four Seas Trading Company is always the most profitable business, and any private caravan that operates the same project as it will be affected by it, and the business will be very difficult or impossible to do at all. ”

Wang Yuanbao was stunned, and after a while, he said: "You mean that the Four Seas Trading Company wants to operate the sale of colored glass?" ”

Xiao Quzhi said: "What to make money and what to operate, I also have to consider Liuli." ”

Wang Yuanbao is depressed, what about the great wealth that he said? His face looked a little embarrassed. Xiao Quzhi smiled and continued: "I mean, Ah Gong and his father-in-law and mother-in-law can join the Sihai Trading Company. ”

Wang Yuanbao said loudly: "What kind of shareholding method? ”

Xiao Quzhi said: "This can be discussed, this is not going to be sick now, I just want to see the opinions of my grandfather and my father-in-law." But the basic principles are still settled, and I can talk about them here. ”