"What is the chamber of commerce in the Yanwang Mansion in Beiping?"

Zhu Di was stunned again.

"Exactly!"

Guo An nodded slightly, "Your Highness, those people help Your Highness watch, so you can rest assured!" ”

Zhu Di thought about it, it was really so.

"Yes!"

"Your Highness, Weichen also feels that when the Chamber of Commerce is established, he should also ask His Majesty to issue an edict at the same time, and in the future, all those who go to sea for business and trade will have to pay taxes, fifteen taxes and one!"

"Fifteen taxes one?"

Zhu Di was shocked, this is twice as high as the normal business tax.

"Exactly!"

Guo An nodded slightly.

"Moreover, all caravans must be treated equally, and no tax evasion or tax evasion is allowed, even if it is His Highness's Chamber of Commerce, taxes should be paid.

If a caravan dares to deliberately evade taxes, the heavier one will be killed, and the lighter one will be punished a hundred times! ”

"Yes!"

Zhu Di nodded again.

Anyway, all the taxes collected afterwards are still his!

Guo An couldn't help but whisper again: "Your Highness, this time in the Chamber of Commerce, Weichen also wants to take a little share!" ”

"Guo Qing also wants to participate?"

Zhu Di was stunned, this was the first time Guo An wanted to participate in the business.

"Hmm!"

Guo An nodded slightly.

On the side, Nie Zishi and Xia Yuanji, who had been unable to interject, were already dumbfounded.

There are still such officials who dare to abuse their power for personal gain?

Moreover, in front of His Royal Highness the Prince, tell me directly!

Xia Yuanji couldn't help but look at Nie Zishi on the side with a strange expression, and said secretly in his heart: No wonder, as soon as Nie Zhan met just now, he reprimanded and warned this Guo Shaozhan!

As for Nie Zishi, his heart was also full of remorse.

The training just now is lighter, Guo Ningyi, this bastard, is getting bolder and bolder? As a courtier, how can he be so close to the monarch!

This time, it is bound to annoy His Royal Highness King Yan!

It's just that what made Nie Zishi and Xia Yuanji even more stunned was that Zhu Di actually laughed.

After so long, Guo Qing finally couldn't help it and wanted to make some money for himself!

This Chamber of Commerce, let's allow Guo Qing to account for a component! ”

Guo An hurriedly shook his head, "Thank you Your Highness for your trust, it's enough for Weichen to account for half of it!" ”

Zhu Di glanced at Guo An in surprise and nodded slowly: "But!" ”

Guo An said again: "Your Highness, Weichen still thinks that you can also let the Duke of Wei, Cao Guogong and other martial artists form the Wuxun Chamber of Commerce and participate!" ”

"Wei Guogong, Cao Guogong?"

A trace of surprise flashed in Zhu Di's eyes, and then he nodded again: "But!" ”

Guo An thought for a while and said again: "Your Highness, Weichen ......"

It's just that Zhu Di didn't want to listen to it this time.

"Let's leave this matter to Guo Qing to be fully responsible, and when the formation is completed, Guo Qing will report to us!"

After speaking, Zhu Di didn't give Guo An a chance to react, and got up and left directly.

Guo An: "......"

On the side, Nie Zishi couldn't help but scold Guo An: "Ning Yi, Your Highness has asked you to be in charge of the affairs of opening the sea and commerce, how can you ask to participate?"

In this case, is there a suspicion of abusing power for personal gain? ”

Guo An replied: "Nie Zhan, I'm using my power for personal gain!" ”

Nie Zishi's eyes widened.

Xia Yuanji was dumbfounded, and couldn't help but subconsciously glance at Zhu Gaochi, who was still sitting on the side.

Guo An explained: "Uncle, don't worry, I am asking His Royal Highness the Crown Prince openly, and if His Highness thinks it is inappropriate, he can directly refuse."

And His Highness's consent proves that he doesn't care about this.

This opening of the sea is definitely a steady stream of golden roads, and I can't help it!

Instead of giving it to those businessmen who have nothing to do with it, it's better for us to make this money ourselves!

Moreover, I account for half of this, and I also need to spend money to invest in shares, which is 500,000 taels of treasure money! ”

"500,000 taels of treasure bills?"

Nie Zishi was taken aback, and then couldn't help but worry: "Ning Yi, 500,000 taels of treasure money, in case of loss, aren't you losing all your money?" ”

As for Xia Yuanji on the side, his face was even more surprised.

500,000 taels of treasure money, didn't this Guo Shaozhan take out all the money of the entire Guo family?

Aren't you afraid that if you lose money this time, there will be no place to turn over?

Zhu Gaochi still looked indifferent, maybe in the entire Ming Dynasty, only he and his father knew how rich his teacher's family was!

500,000 taels of treasure banknotes, it can only be regarded as a small bleeding!

"Please rest assured Uncle Nie, this trade will definitely not be at a loss!"

Guo An looked confident.

Nie Zishi couldn't help but instruct: "In this way, it's up to you." It's just that this is the first time that the Ming Dynasty has opened the sea, and His Majesty has entrusted His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to be responsible for this matter.

Your Highness puts you in charge because you trust you, and you must not go wrong! ”

Guo An chuckled, "Uncle, don't worry, set up a caravan and conduct trade, and the Yan Wangfu is very proficient up and down!" ”

"Yan Wangfu is very skilled up and down?"

Nie Zishi was stunned for a moment, and then came to his senses.

"Yes, let's forget, the Yan Wangfu has been trading with Goryeo for several years!"

"In that case, you should go and get busy with this!"

"Good!"

Guo An responded slightly, and looked at Zhu Gaochi on the side.

"Your Highness would like to go together?"

"Where to go?"

Zhu Gaochi was stunned.

Guo An said: "Wei State Mansion! ”

Zhu Gaochi's eyes lit up, "The teacher is going to do the caravan?" ”

Guo An nodded: "This is nature!" ”

"I'll go!"

Zhu Gaochi hurriedly responded.

Immediately, the two of them left the East Palace and went to the Duke of Wei's mansion.

……

The disciples of the Wei Mansion have long remembered Guo An.

Therefore.

As soon as Guo An's identity was revealed, the man hurriedly ran to the house.

"Master, master, that Guo Changshi, and His Royal Highness the Prince of the World have come down!"

Xu Huizu was stunned, "Guo Changshi? His Royal Highness? ”

Menzi hurriedly explained: "Master, it is Guo Changshi of the Yan Wangfu who lived in our mansion for a few days a few days ago, and His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan Wang!" ”

Xu Huizu's face was overjoyed, and he got up instantly, "Gao Chi? ”

Menzi replied: "Exactly! ”

Xu Huizu couldn't help but scolded: "What a prince, King Yan has been promoted to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and Gao Chi is the emperor's grandson!"

And that Guo Changshi has also become the Shao Zhan Shi of the East Palace Zhan Mansion! ”

"His Royal Highness? Shao Zhan thing? ”

Menzi was stunned and hurriedly admitted his mistake.

"The lord forgives the sin, it is a small one with eyes and no beads, but he doesn't know ......"

"Okay, this incident only happened in the past two days, it's normal for you to not know, quickly take us to meet the emperor and grandson!"

Xu Huizu waved his hand directly and walked out.

"Yes, sir!"

Menzi hurriedly followed behind Xu Huizu.

"Uncle!"

"I've seen Wei Guogong!"

At the gate of the Wei Mansion, seeing Xu Huizu coming out, Guo An and Zhu Gaochi hurriedly greeted each other.

Xu Huizu suddenly returned with a happy face, "I have seen His Royal Highness the Emperor and Sun Sun, I have seen Guo Shaozhan, congratulations to Guo Shaozhan on his promotion!" ”

"Wei Guogong is polite!"

"His Royal Highness the Emperor Sun and Guo Shaozhan please come in quickly!"

After a period of greetings, he entered the main hall of the Wei State Mansion.

Xu Huizu sent someone to serve warm tea, and then asked: "I don't know if the emperor and Guo Shaozhan are here this time, but what is the important matter?" ”

Guo An put down the teacup and said slowly: "I'm waiting for this time to come because I have a money-making business, let's see if the Duke of Wei is willing to participate!" ”

"A money-making business?"

Xu Huizu's expression suddenly became strange.

A favorite minister next to the prince, a prince's sister-in-law, and the future emperor's grandson, actually asked him, the Duke of Wei, to do business?

However, Guo An and Zhu Gaochi have already taken the initiative so much, and it is not easy for him to say some frustrating words.

"Dare to ask Guo Shaozhan, what kind of business is it?"

Guo An said: "In a few days, Your Majesty should issue an edict to open the sea." This time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will first take the lead in forming a caravan to go to the West for trade.

If this trade goes well, Daming will officially open the sea! ”

"Open the sea?"

Xu Huizu's face changed drastically, and his face was full of disbelief.

He has received a lot of education since he was a child, and since the Song and Yuan dynasties, there are many benefits in opening the sea.

It's just that His Majesty has been forbidden to the sea.

Even if it is to quell several rebellions of the coastal people, it is necessary to adhere to the ban on the sea.

Unexpectedly, now that King Yan has only been promoted to the crown prince, he is actually going to open the sea?

If there is no connection between this, he Xu Huizu will definitely not believe it!

"Exactly!"

Guo An nodded slightly, ignoring Xu Huizu's face, but continued: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will hand over the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce to the lower officials to be fully responsible.

In this trade, the prince was responsible for providing 100 large ships and also sent 5,000 sailors to escort them.

In addition, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will also send three thousand Yan Wang guards to guard the big ship.

Therefore, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince monopolizes sixty percent of the chamber of commerce.

Xia Guan is ready to recruit seven more and divide up the remaining four components of the Chamber of Commerce. ”

"In addition, the lower officials gave out 500,000 taels of treasure money, accounting for half of the components.

The caravan of the Yanwang Mansion in Beiping will also contribute money and shares, and it should occupy a component.

In this way, there are only two and a half parts left.

These two and a half are part, and there are still five left.

I want to leave half of the martial arts such as Wei Guogong and Cao Guogong, and the other half is to find four merchants and let them participate! ”

Xu Huizu's eyes widened, and he said with a reluctant expression: "Such a good thing, why should it be handed over to those businessmen?" We, the Duke of Wei and the Duke of Cao, can occupy the two and a half by themselves! ”

Guo An chuckled and reminded: "Wei Guogong, half of the components are 500,000 taels of treasure banknotes, and 2 and a half percent is 2.5 million taels of treasure bills!" ”

"Why is it so expensive?"

Xu Huizu was stunned and said.

Although his Wei Mansion has a big business, he can only take out 200,000 taels of treasure money at most by smashing pots and selling iron.

Two and a half million?

Together, the two of them can take out 500,000 taels of treasure bills!

The main thing is that Li Jinglong's Cao Guogong Mansion is rich!

Guo An explained: "The most valuable thing about this chamber of commerce is the first overseas trade quota.

There are also a hundred big ships from His Royal Highness the Prince, 3,000 Yanshan Guards and 5,000 Ming Sailors!

In addition, the goods that go to sea for trade are also a large amount of silver.

It is also necessary to be familiar with the sea lanes, crews, translators, and bookkeepers on the Western side......"

"These, those businessmen are the most experienced and the most comfortable to do!"

"I see!"

Xu Huizu nodded slightly.

"In this case, let's send someone to invite Cao Guogong!"

Guo An said: "If the Marquis of Wuding and the Marquis of Changxing are also in Beijing, please also invite the Duke of Wei to invite them too!" ”

"Marquis of Wuding, Marquis of Changxing?"

Xu Huizu's face changed, Wuding Hou Guo Ying and Changxing Hou Geng Bingwen are the only two remaining founding martial artists of the Ming Dynasty, and they are both from Haozhou, and now they are highly respected among the military attaches of the Ming Dynasty!

…… (End of chapter)