Sui Dynasty: I, Yang Guang, am both scrupulous and stable

Chapter 82: The wood that builds trust
In the bustling auction house, amid the sounds of people auctioning, Yang Guang whispered the word "casino". Xiao Cong became interested when he heard it, and his eyes were obviously more attentive.

Yang Guang didn't expect that his seemingly gentle uncle would become energetic as soon as he heard about gambling.

Gambling became increasingly popular during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and even the royal family participated in it. Various types emerged in endlessly, and there was also betting on polo. It should be said that sports betting in this era had already begun.

Is this a good thing?

Of course not, gambling is harmful to people. Many people have fallen into gambling and drug addiction since ancient times. However, gambling is one of the instinctive desires of human beings and can never be restrained.

What to do if you can't help it, then you have to supervise it. Small gambling is pleasant, but big gambling is harmful to the body. Among them, my mother, Dugu Jialuo, is a staunch supporter of a gambling-free society.

Seeing Xiao Cong's interest, Yang Guang said: "I plan to create a large area in Daxing City. Auctions, horse racing venues, polo fields, magic theaters, casinos, etc. will all be gathered in this area." , and places like casinos are not allowed to open in other places in the city. If you want to play two games, you can only go to this area, so it can be better managed."

Because Xiao Menglan was nearby, Yang Guang deliberately ignored the brothel when he spoke. This was the highlight of the attraction.

Xiao Cong didn't think Yang Guang could control this matter.

"But if three or five people come together to make a bet, how can you manage it?"

Yang Guang raised his eyebrows: "Because it's more fun in the Fang District. It's impossible to control it completely. We can catch the big ones and let go the small ones. Three or five people can get together to start a gambling game. You can't control it even if you want to. The big casinos are all in the Fang District." Just stay within the district.”

Xiao Cong only felt that Yang Guang was working on something very new, and it might actually be feasible, because Daxing City is now a brand new city with no historical problems. If it is planned in the early stage, there will not be so many contradictions.

"Have you discussed this matter with the Emperor and Queen of the Sui Dynasty?"

"Not yet. There are too many things to do recently, and we have to see how the auction goes." Yang Guang looked at the lively auction and said, "If the situation is good, I will go and discuss it with my father, the emperor, and my empress." Things in the entertainment district.”

Xiao Cong thought for a moment and asked: "Your Highness, what I said before about me being able to buy the Sui Dynasty's national debt still counts?"

Yang Guang didn't know why Xiao Cong mentioned this matter at this time: "Of course, my uncle has figured it out?"

"I just wanted to buy some. I'll bring the money tomorrow."

"Naturally."

Yang Guang didn't know why Xiao Cong had such a big change.

The auction downstairs was still lively. After it was over, everyone left with unsatisfied feelings. The people invited were all dignitaries, and they had a high-end party in the name of the auction.

Because Yang Yong was there, Yang Guang left without much communication with Yun Dingxing.

Yang Yong pulled Yun Dingxing over and asked, "Yunluo told me yesterday that she wanted to go to a villa for rest. What villa?"

Recently, Yun Luo has not allowed him to touch her, but it makes Yang Yong feel itchy, and now she wants to go out, is this okay?

"Don't worry, Your Highness. She told me that she felt a little unwell and wanted to go to the villa to rest. I asked the doctor to check her out. It was nothing serious. I told her not to go and just stay in the capital and stay at the Prince's Mansion. "

Yang Yong was naturally extremely satisfied that Yun Dingxing was on the right track, but he felt that he had been a bit delusional recently, as if Yun Luo had become a little fatter and richer, but her charm was even better than before.

Yun Dingxing was also very worried about this matter. Yun Luo didn't know if it was because she was pregnant that she was emotionally unstable. Now she actually wanted to escape. How could this be possible? She must be stable by the prince's side. You can come back after ten months to hold me back. What if the child says it’s someone else’s and refuses to acknowledge it?
It had to be kept close to him, but for safety's sake, Yang Yong couldn't be touched, so he racked his brains.

He bet on the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.

……

The next day, Xiao Cong arrived at the palace early in the morning and gave gold to Yang Guang to buy the national debt of the Sui Dynasty. Yang Guang happily accepted it, and then said: "Brother, I will rest at the palace first, and I will go to the palace."

After Yang Guang left, Xiao Menglan pulled over his eldest brother and said, "Brother Emperor, you just spent 1500 taels of gold on buying national bonds. Have you brought so much gold?"

"As expected, I have to stay in Chang'an this time for at least the New Year, so I brought some extra expenses, calculated the expenses, and bought the rest of the national debt of the Sui Dynasty."

Xiao Cong smiled happily.

When you marry someone, you become someone else's family, but Xiao Menglan still couldn't help but remind her: "Brother, my father doesn't know how you spend that money."

"What if I don't know? So what if I know? I thought a lot on the way to Chang'an. Our Xiliang is like a country within a country, getting weaker day by day. The rebellion of my uncle and my second brother has added to the turmoil. Some things must be figured out sooner or later."

"What do you mean, Brother Huang?"

"You, a girl, should be your Princess Jin. Prince Jin is a nice person, young and promising, and it is obvious that he loves you very much."

Xiao Menglan was confused: "Brother, please don't judge him right or left. I still don't understand why you spent all your money to buy the Sui government bonds."

When Xiao Cong saw Xiao Menglan asking, he finally explained: "Do you think I want to buy the national debt? No, it was the King of Jin who gave me the opportunity to buy it. Is this his deliberate attempt to win over?"

"Ever since King Jin told me about the national debt, I have learned more about it. The national debt seems to be a paper certificate exchanged for real money, but its mortgage is the country's credit certificate. Once it is sold, it must not damage the country. Otherwise, people will lose confidence, and there will be no possibility of implementation in the future, and it will even cause turmoil in the court." "Now is the first batch of national bonds, which will end in three years. I believe that as long as there are no problems, we will be willing to do so in three years. There will be countless people who buy national debt, and even if they grab the quota, they may not be able to get it, and I am the benchmark he sets. Even if someone from another country buys the national debt of the Sui Dynasty, he will still pay all the interest and principal. Tong No one can be deceived."

Xiao Cong's eyes were full of admiration: "Shang Yang built a tree to build trust, and I am the piece of wood he wants to build trust. In other words, he is not only targeting me, but also all the nobles in Xiliang."

"and then?"

"Three years later, when everyone sees that the national debt of the Sui Dynasty is stable and the Sui court has credibility, nobles from all over the country, including those from Xiliang and even Nanchen, will find ways to buy the national debt of the Sui Dynasty, and the real gold and silver from the Central Plains will flow to Daxing City, looking at the calm situation, the war between the Sui Dynasty and Nanchen Dynasty has actually begun at this time."

After Xiao Cong thought about this matter, he was deeply surprised by Yang Guangzhi's lofty plan, but he also made him understand that he should accept Yang Guang's deliberate solicitation.

His identity determines his position, and not accepting it means rejecting it. After Yang Guang showed his kindness and talent, it was obvious that accepting it was the best choice for him.

"I thought Brother Huang was interested because His Highness talked about the casino yesterday. Now that Brother Huang has thought it through, I feel a lot more at ease."

Xiao Cong was a little embarrassed: "Brother, I am not the kind of person who gambles excessively."

"Brother, it's good for you to know. A small amount of gambling will make you happy, but a big gamble will hurt your health. Brother Huang has a cheerful and understanding character, but don't indulge in fun."

The two brothers and sister knew each other very well. Xiao Menglan knew Xiao Cong's character. To put it nicely, he was happy to accept his fate, but to put it badly, he was difficult to take on big responsibilities.

Her mother often complained to her that Xiao Cong was careless and liked to have fun. There were many people coveting his position as prince, but he didn't seem to care. He had no talent for governing the country and was not interested in learning.

Xiao Cong laughed at himself: "Sister, my uncle's rebellion this time reminded me that our Xiliang is only a corner between Nanchen and Sui Dynasties. If we want to survive for a long time, there are only two ways. , they raised troops massively, took back the south and rebuilt the glory of the beam, and the second surrendered to one side, and there was no other way to go."

Although Xiao Cong seemed careless about many things, he could see clearly that Nan Chen was behind his uncle's rebellion. As long as Xi Liang was still between the north and the south, it would be a battleground between the two imperial courts. Yang Jian might be ambitious now. He disdains the use of Nanchen and other methods, but once he is freed from the troubles of the Turks in the north, he may annex Xiliang at any time.

Xi Liang has no power to fight back, so refusing is the most unwise choice.

Yang Guang wooed Xiao Cong, and Xiao Cong understood that he might have to rely on his brother-in-law in the future, and this brother-in-law's talents were not ordinary.

Xiao Menglan said at this time: "Brother Emperor, since His Highness is good to you, you must also be good to him."

Xiao Cong was stunned for a moment: "People say that a married daughter will throw water away. That's true."

……

Yang Guang entered the palace, met with the two saints, and expressed his thoughts.

Dugu Jialu looked bad: "Casino?"

"Yes, Queen Mother, we will gather casinos, polo and other things into one area."

"If these things are publicized and promoted, I'm afraid there will be many disadvantages."

Dugu Jialuo did not agree with Yang Guang's idea.

"Mother, there is one biggest advantage in gathering together in one area."

"What good."

"Except for this area, other places can be strictly inspected, prohibited, and put an end to all such activities at any time. If you want to play, go to the prescribed area. There will be gaps and blockages, and you can see results."

Yang Jian said: "I think it's feasible. You go ahead and come up with a place in the area and plan it carefully."

"Yes, Father."

Dugu Jialuo still looked bad. She never liked these things, but she also felt that Yang Guang was right.

"Your Majesty, is it really okay to open casinos, horse racing and other things?"

"People's great desires cannot be completely forbidden. You must understand this yourself."

Dugu Jialuo did not deny it.

Yang Jian's eyes were like falcons, looking out through the main hall door: "In recent years, Chang'an City has become increasingly prosperous, and the wind of pleasure has also become stronger. This trend is not good, but it is the instinct of human nature. We have to block it, but instead It is easy to intensify conflicts, so it is better to be like Amo said, there are gaps and blockages, the future Daxing City will definitely be more prosperous than the current Chang'an, these things cannot be avoided."

Dugu Jialuo said worriedly: "Amo told me about the theory of luxury and frugality before. There is some truth in it, but I don't know if it is really feasible."

Yang Jian was extremely confident: "What's the difference between luxury and frugality?"

(End of this chapter)