Chapter Seventy-Eight

On this day, Meng Yi came, and he still carried the meaning of the first emperor.

The matter of the money village that Qin Xi said before was vetoed by the First Emperor, and the reason also made Qin Xi have nothing to say.

However, it is also true that now Daqin's business is weak, there is not much money, and the opportunity to open a money bank is not yet ripe.

Qin Xi couldn't help but be a little surprised, the First Emperor's vision in business was very vicious.

Meng Yi said: "But the security company you mentioned, you have to start it at the beginning of spring." ”

"Your Majesty, is this about to start reducing the army?" Qin Xi asked.

Meng Yi nodded and said, "Now that my Great Qin has raised an army of millions and has begun to issue military salaries again, Great Qin's finances are becoming more and more tight. The 220,000 gold you donated last time was gone in less than a day, and there are still many places where the skeletons have not been replenished. ”

Qin Xi nodded, there are also huge hidden dangers behind Great Qin's current stability and strength, according to Meng Yi's words, in fact, Great Qin is already on the verge of bankruptcy in the future.

Qin Xi felt that he had to do something, otherwise Da Qin would really be in danger.

In later generations, when the state ran out of money, it would issue treasury bonds to absorb surplus funds from the private sector and replenish the national treasury.

In fact, it can also be used in this era, but it must be fully prepared, otherwise once Daqin loses its credibility, it will be equivalent to losing the support of the people.

Qin Xi told Meng Yi about his plan, but Meng Yi shook his head and said, "You can't do this way." ”

"Daqin borrowed money from the people, which damaged the image of Daqin, and now the people of Daqin, how many people can get money, no, no." Meng Yi shook his head and said.

Qin Xi explained: "Of course, you can't directly say that you borrowed money, this is called treasury bonds, and this is called investment. It means that you send the money that was idle first to the treasury of Daqin and keep it for a year or a few years, and when the time comes to return it to you, you will also be given interest. ”

Meng Yi still shook his head and said: "It's still not good, it is unknown how much power Daqin's business can explode at present, and it is unknown how much tax Daqin collects in a year, so it must not be risked." ”

After hearing this, Qin Xi also felt that he was a little radical, so he said: "What you said makes sense, but now that the hole of the treasury is so big, it is a very dangerous thing. ”

Meng Yi sighed and said, "But there is no way, the most important thing is to survive this winter." ”

Qin Xi said: "It seems that I can't be idle this winter, I have to engage in a few profitable transactions." ”

"What does this have to do with what we're talking about?" Meng Yi asked.

"I'll get a few more businesses out so I can pay more taxes, and then donate some money to the treasury. Although it is only mosquito legs at most, it is more or less meat. Qin Xi said helplessly.

"Then you're going to work harder and get more meat." Meng Yi said with a smile.

"What's the use of me getting more, the main reason is that the revenue of the Great Qin treasury is too small." Qin Xi said: "Most of the revenue of the Great Qin treasury comes from taxes and salt and iron, and the iron is still shared equally with the clan nobles. ”

"Then what can I do, or you can think of a few profitable businesses for Daqin." Meng Yi said.

"There is a way." Qin Xi said: "First of all, take back all the mines in Daqin, like coal and iron. ”

"A lot of people won't agree, but your mine is the biggest." Meng Yi said.

"I'm not done yet." Qin Xi said: "These can continue to do this business, but they must regularly pay Daqin the mine royalty, as well as the return on the use and destination of the ore." ”

"This is not only to increase Daqin's income, but also to control the flow and use of some important materials. I'm sure there must be someone in the clan who sells the iron from his iron factory to the remnants of the Six Nations for profit. ”

Meng Yi nodded and said, "Yes, you can use this as a breakthrough, but this will also have a great impact on you, you are sure to do this." ”

Qin Xi nodded and said, "This must be done." And once the mine is controlled by Daqin, who mines it and how much it is mined directly determines the price in the market, so you know the importance of this. ”

Meng Yi said with a smile: "If everyone in the world is like you, then Great Qin will really be able to survive forever." ”

Qin Xi smiled bitterly: "To be honest, I'm saving my life." It's okay for people like you, but people like me, once they are targeted by the superiors and don't work hard to curry favor, it is estimated that they will not see the sun tomorrow. ”

"You're joking, Your Majesty still takes you very seriously, maybe one day you will be ranked as the top secretary." Meng Yi said with a smile.

"That's goodbye." Qin Xi said: "I maintain this status, with you people coming and going, plus the gaze of His Majesty the Emperor. The people at the temple won't do anything to me, because they can't see my depth clearly. But as soon as I arrived at the temple, my little body would definitely be completely pit by them. ”

"The court is not as terrible as you say, but also, according to your character, it is indeed not suitable for the court." Meng Yi said.

Qin Xi said with a smile: "I think His Majesty the Emperor probably saw this, so he didn't give me any big official position." ”

"Alright, aside, I should go back too. I've never seen such a stingy person as you, entertaining guests in the middle of winter is actually outside the house. Meng Yi shook his head and said.

Qin Xi said with a smile: "No way, it's not the right time for you to come, my master asked me to practice outside against the cold." ”

Meng Yi rolled his eyes, suddenly remembered something, and said, "You prepare well this winter, it is estimated that you will have to go to the east in the spring next year." ”

"To the East?" Qin Xi asked suspiciously.

Meng Yi said: "I don't know very well, this is what Your Majesty asked me to bring to you, as for where to go, Your Majesty didn't say it clearly." ”

Qin Xi nodded and sent Meng Yi out.

Qin Xi came back and continued to walk in front of the stone table.

I didn't expect the First Emperor to go to the east by himself, so where is the east?

Qin Xi did not resist going to the east, because Qin Xi had long wanted to go.

The land of Qilu is prosperous in commerce and trade, and the land south of the Yangtze River is the land of fish and rice, and Qin Xi feels that if he goes there, he may be able to do more.

However, Qin Xi couldn't figure it out, why did the First Emperor go to the east by himself? Could it be that the First Emperor wanted to let himself go to the east to develop the trade of Great Qin?

The arrangement of the First Emperor undoubtedly disrupted Qin Xi's plan.

"I'll go with you." I don't know when, Nie Li has already appeared beside Qin Xi.

"With Master going with me, then I have nothing to worry about." Qin Xi said with a smile.

Nie Li said expressionlessly: "You have to step up your cultivation this winter. After going to the Kanto Division, the people of the Six Kingdoms, as well as the Hundred Schools, will no longer have such great concerns. ”

Qin Xi's eyes suddenly became solemn, obviously this trip to Kanto after the beginning of spring was not as simple as imagined, and it was even full of danger.

Qin Xi asked, "Since I will be in danger, why does the emperor want me to go to Kanto." ”

Qin Xi's face changed suddenly, and he said, "Do you use me as bait!" ”

Nie Li didn't answer, but said, "Continue to practice the sword." ”