The Great Grandson of the Tang Dynasty: The beginning of the slaughter of General Tiance's mans

Chapter 249: A first for all dynasties

After the implementation of Li Chengdao's New Deal, wealthy businessmen from all over the country spontaneously organized donations.

Then, representatives from the four top chambers of commerce in the Tang Dynasty, namely the Mei Chamber of Commerce in Hangzhou, the Qian Chamber of Commerce in Suzhou, the Xie Chamber of Commerce in Yangzhou, and the Wu Chamber of Commerce in Guangzhou, went to Chang'an to deliver the donated goods to the court.

After Li Chengdao learned about it, he ordered to summon the presidents of the four major chambers of commerce.

Inside the imperial study.

"Common people, please pay homage to Your Majesty!"

After the presidents of the four major chambers of commerce walked into the royal study under the leadership of the eunuch, they immediately knelt down and paid homage to the figure behind the dragon case, with unconcealable excitement in their voices.

As a low-status businessman, it is a supreme honor to be able to meet the emperor!
Based on this alone, they can be proud of themselves as a lifelong honor. This is no exaggeration.

How many businessmen in history could be summoned by the emperor?Only a handful of them.

"Stay flat, give me a seat."

Li Chengdao smiled slightly, said in a warm voice, and then gave instructions to the eunuch Gao Huai beside him.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Gao Huai nodded, and then asked the eunuchs to move four chairs into the imperial study.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The presidents of the four major chambers of commerce couldn't help but feel flattered, and were so nervous that they knelt down to thank him again.

As the presidents of the four largest chambers of commerce in the Tang Dynasty, they have billions of dollars in wealth and are usually honored and prosperous, but here they deeply feel their insignificance.

The person in front of me is the person standing at the top of the pyramid!
Seeing the nervous look of the four people sitting on the chairs, who only dared to touch half of their buttocks, Li Chengdao couldn't help but laugh and said: "Don't be cautious, I have no other purpose in summoning you today. I just want to express my gratitude for your donation."

"The imperial court is currently in a difficult situation, and this batch of wealth that you have donated to the imperial court is undoubtedly a timely help."

After hearing Li Chengdao's words, the president of the Mei Chamber of Commerce said respectfully: "Your Majesty's expedition to Goryeo is supported by me as a citizen of the Tang Dynasty. Why can't I rush to the battlefield because I am too old? I can only donate some yellow and white things. Support national war.”

"We, the Mei Chamber of Commerce, have raised 30 taels of silver and [-] shi of grain and grass to express our gratitude to the country."

The president of the Wu Chamber of Commerce raised his hands and said: "What President Mei said is absolutely true. Supporting the national war is an unshirkable responsibility for the people of the Tang Dynasty. We, the Wu Chamber of Commerce, have raised 20 taels of silver and 15 shi of grain and grass. To support the war effort."

"We, the Xie Chamber of Commerce, have raised 15 taels of silver and 20 shi of grain and grass, and dedicated them to His Majesty!"

"Our Qian Chamber of Commerce has raised 27 taels of silver and 18 shi of grain and grass to support the national war!"

President Qian and President Xie spoke one after another.

The four major chambers of commerce raised a total of 92 taels of silver and 63 shi of food and grass!
This is a terrible number!Although these were not all provided by their own chambers of commerce, but rather the total amount raised by large and small chambers of commerce and wealthy businessmen from all over the country, without the leadership of these four major chambers of commerce, this wealth would not have been collected at all.

Li Chengdao was a little surprised when he heard this number. He secretly sighed at the wealth of the wealthy businessmen, and then said: "I have already felt your intention to serve the country with all your strength, and it deserves praise."

"I will confer on you the title of baronet in other counties, so that you can continue for a generation."

The division of noble titles is not complicated. The highest level is the prince, which is the emperor's brother. The second level is the county prince and heir, which is the prince's heir. They will have this status at birth.

Before Li Chengdao became the emperor's grandson, he was the king of Anlu County.

Then there are the Duke of the country, the Duke of the county, the Duke of the county, the Marquis of the county, the uncle of the county, and the son of the county. The county boy is the lowest noble title.

The Duke of the State is the highest title that a non-royal minister can obtain, and the County Prince is the lowest, but even the lowest, it is still a title of a nobleman!
After hearing what Li Chengdao said, the presidents of the four major chambers of commerce were overjoyed!
No matter how rich they are, they are just ordinary people. Li Chengdao gave them a noble title, and they can join the aristocratic class!

This is a benefit that cannot be bought even if you spend millions of dollars!
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The four presidents were extremely excited and bowed their thanks. At the same time, they were secretly glad that they had taken the initiative to raise funds from the imperial court and had just received such an unexpected reward.

Li Chengdao's reward of knighthood to them was actually a bit out of line. The knighthood should not be granted to others lightly, because it was a matter that deeply touched the interests of the domestic nobility. According to the four major chambers of commerce, the contribution of one million taels of silver was not enough to obtain the title. reward.

And the reason why he did this was to set an example.

As a loyal and patriot, I will never be stingy with rewards. This is what he wants to convey.

At the same time, he also conveyed his determination to promote businessmen by ennobling the presidents of the four major chambers of commerce. Otherwise, these four people would not be eligible to be summoned by him.

"No need to thank me, you deserve this."

Li Chengdao smiled slightly, and then said: "I have one more thing to ask you. What do you think of this new policy?"

President Xie's face was still flushed with excitement. Hearing this, he said without hesitation: "Your Majesty is an eternal wise king. Once the new policy comes out, the Tang Dynasty will surely move towards prosperity. Your Majesty's vision is No monarch in the past dynasties could compare with him.”

As businessmen, they could naturally clearly see the benefits of Li Chengdao's new policy, which improved the status of businessmen and developed trade while protecting the fragility and stability of agriculture.

The most important thing is that the New Deal is the first of its kind in history, and it is extremely clever and bold!
They, the businessmen, had no other thoughts except awe for the young emperor in front of them.

"Everyone in the world sees us businessmen as ruthless and profit-seeking people. Only His Majesty sees the wealth and benefits that trade can bring to the country and boldly supports it. Businessmen all over the world will surely remember His Majesty's kindness!"

President Mei said with a sincere expression.

They claimed that this donation was to support the imperial court's expedition to Goryeo, but in fact it was to repay Li Chengdao for implementing the New Deal!

Li Chengdao has shown such great kindness to businessmen all over the world, so naturally they must show enough sincerity and sufficient benefits to repay Li Chengdao!

(End of this chapter)