Domineering in the East Palace: The owl girl takes the crown prince on the bar

Chapter 207

His appearance was a shock to the local merchants of Ruifeng Country, and weakened the huge profits of many merchants.

Li Zeshu smiled slightly, raised his head and arched slightly: "Without the support from the imperial court, Li couldn't have gone so smoothly."

Ruifeng country was originally one of the powerful countries. Although the country can not be called rich and powerful, its foundation will never be too weak. There are not a few wealthy businessmen in Ruifeng country. Now the world is stable and peaceful, and those businessmen have also started to collect money. In every industry, the selling price is [-]% lower than the market price, forming a competitive situation for other businessmen.

Those merchants can only reduce profits and lower prices, which is undoubtedly robbing them of their wealth. If it is not for the support of the imperial court, no matter how powerful he is, he will not be able to gain a foothold among the merchants of Ruifeng Kingdom so quickly. .

Speaking of this, he sincerely admired her thoughts, the court supported a [-]% lower price transaction, which was indeed a big blow to other merchants.

It is impossible for the common people to buy those expensive things anymore. There is only one way for all merchants to go, and that is to cut prices, and lowering prices is more painful than killing merchants.

Although the price reduction loss belongs to her treasury income, it is not a loss to him, on the contrary, it is still a net profit, but she took out a little loss, and the whole people of Ruifeng Kingdom benefited.

After adding and subtracting, she still benefits, and the survival of the people greatly reduces the expenditure of the national treasury.

"Mr. Li, you don't have to be too modest." Chu Wanyou smiled slightly. He helped her lower the price and stabilize the living needs of the people. It was very beneficial to the people and relieved a lot of the burden on the treasury.

Coupled with his business ability, I believe that within two years, Ruifeng Kingdom will be able to get out of poverty.

but……

Chu Wanyou's pupils tightened, and the corners of her mouth curled up. This was not enough, she had to carry out the second round, or even the third round of macro-control.

Relying on the treasury to help the people can only treat the symptoms, not the root cause, so she can only scrape off the fat from the businessmen to moisten the people.

The faint light in her eyes made Li Zeshu slightly stunned. He glanced at her without leaving any traces and then lowered his eyes. His gentle face was a little lonely because of the confusion in his heart. In the past six months, when he was undefended , she will appear in his mind, accompanying her like a shadow, never leaving.

Chu Wanyou returned to her senses, glanced at him casually, then slowly raised her eyebrows, with some surprise in her eyes, what made Li Zeshu show such an expression?

"Report to the Empress Dowager, see Princess Anle." The eunuch in charge respectfully stepped forward to report.

"Xuan." Lai Qing entered the palace at this time, presumably there is something wrong?Chu Wanyou thought to herself, and out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of Li Zeshu sitting there, looked him up and down, a flash of inspiration flashed in her mind, Lai Qing had also reached the age of marriage, and Li Zeshu, no matter what aspect All in all, it's good.

If you introduce Lai Qing to Li Zeshu, one of them is restrained and the other lively, maybe they will spark each other?
"Li will leave first." Li Zeshu regained his senses from his contemplation and wanted to stand up.

Chu Wanyou waved his hands and said with a smile: "If Mr. Li is not in a hurry, I will introduce An Le to Mr. Li later." Regardless of whether sparks can be sparked, it is not too much to get to know each other.

Li Zeshu was slightly stunned, looking at the thoughtful look in her eyes, his heart tightened, and he slowly lowered his head to see the light in her eyes. He suddenly felt very uncomfortable, because he was in her eyes. He didn't see anything he wanted to see.

Soon, there was a sound of brisk footsteps, and Lai Qing walked into the gazebo, "Sister Chu... Lai Qing sees the Queen Mother." As soon as Lai Qing looked up at Li Ze who was sitting there, her expression changed from playful to serious.

"Sit down." Chu Wan secretly inspected Lai Qing who walked in. Lai Qing, who is 17 years old, can already be regarded as a little beauty.

Soft facial lines, matched with her straight nose, rosy lips, pure and beautiful, playful eyes looking forward, showing her eccentric nature.

Lai Qing sat down on Chu Wanyou's left, glanced at Li Zeshu, and chuckled softly, "Young Master Li's business has been doing well recently, but..." Lai Qing's eyeballs rolled, and the narrow light flashed. flashed by.

"Mr. Li's business outside is almost settled. Now that he is back in the capital, Mr. Li must not leave the capital again in a while, right?"

Li Zeshu raised his eyes and glanced at Chu Wanyou, and said lightly, "Return to Princess, I won't be leaving Beijing in a short time. I don't know what Princess Anle's words mean?" The reason why he was so anxious When I returned to the capital, I wanted to confirm my mind, whether I was confused for a while or... really fell.

"I don't have any intentions." Lai Qing took a sip of the tea in hand, and then said her purpose: "To tell the truth, I have also been doing business recently, but my business has nothing to do with Li. Young Master’s business is different. My business is to convey news for others, send letters and other business, including you don’t need to go out, the town where Mr. Li’s branch is located, and even the big and small things in Mr. Li’s shop. to your mansion."

Li Zeshu raised his eyebrows. It turns out that Princess Anle is in charge of the recently emerging organization that sells news?
He glanced at Chu Wanyou who was smiling and silent, and after thinking for a while, he understood in his heart that this might be her dark power.

"Mr. Li, are you interested?" Lai Qing asked confidently.

"Okay." Li Zeshu said with a smile. Sitting at home, one can know everything in the world. No wonder she is in the deep palace, but she knows everything.

"That's great, Mr. Li is really a straightforward person. How about this, I will discuss the matter with Mr. Li in detail in two days." Lai Qing thought that she could negotiate a deal even after entering the palace, which made her feel very good. This Mr. Li is now a wealthy businessman of Ruifeng state-owned silver, and he took over his business, hehe, another sum of money has entered the account.

Sister Chu's method is really good!It can not only inquire about the news, but also earn money to support itself.

"Okay." Li Zeshu smiled lightly. He stood up and cupped his hands slightly: "Li Mou will leave first."

Chu Wanyou nodded and ordered, "Send Mr. Li out of the palace." "Yes, Empress Dowager." A court lady stepped forward and led Li Zeshu out of the pavilion.

As soon as Li Zeshu left, Lai Qing smiled, not to mention how excited she was: "Sister Chu, the way you came up with is really amazing. Today I made another business." Maybe she can think about it and let the people below do the same. They all go out to pick up business, so that they don't have to worry about money, and can control all the news of the entire Ruifeng country.

Chu Wanyou took a sip of the tea in the tea, thinking of Lai Qing's bitter face for the money a while ago, she felt amused in her heart, this Lai Qing seemed to be joking, but when doing serious things, she was a very responsible person. A person with a heart, and a clever mind, she can draw inferences after a few words of reminder, so she can rest assured to explain many things to her, and she has not let her down.

"You are entering the palace at this time, what's the matter?"

Speaking of this matter, Lai Qing's expression became serious, and her tone was a little dignified: "There is movement at the border."

Chu Wanyou narrowed her eyes: "What's happening?"

"The news came from Rucheng that the ancient emperor personally arrived at the border city opposite Rucheng, and he seemed to be stationed permanently, and he mobilized nearly [-] troops. The specific news is still unknown. I have asked people to inquire carefully. I believe that within a few days, the ancient emperor's purpose will be known."

Chu Wanyou frowned, one hundred thousand soldiers?What is Gu Ye doing?
In the border posthouse at the intersection of the ancient country and Confucian city, Gu Ye put his hands behind his back, walked around the desk with four desks put together, and stared at the big cloth on the desk. picture.

There were dozens of officials from the Ministry of Industry standing on both sides, all looking at him nervously.

"Report to the emperor, according to the emperor's will, I recruited hundreds of capable people who understand the regulation of soil engineering construction, and 38 officials from the Ministry of Industry. It took three months to draw this picture according to the emperor's request. The construction plan of the palace."

The person who spoke was a thin and capable old man, his name was Zheng Youwei, Minister of the Ministry of Industry.

Gu Ye didn't make a sound, and walked around the large desk with a dignified expression.

The layout laid out on the table is an astonishing picture of the imperial palace. Just looking at this picture is breathtaking. Once it is completed, it is hard for ordinary people to imagine what it will be like.

The layout on the map is neat and orderly, majestic and majestic, criss-crossing, and accessible in all directions... Just looking at this map that only marks the key palaces, one can feel endless luxury.

Gu Ye stopped, squinted his eyes, pointed to the direction of the main hall and said, "The main hall has doubled in size."

"Yes." Mr. Zheng quickly took notes.

"How long will it take?" Gu Ye walked back to the main seat and sat down, asking indifferently.

Mr. Zheng bent down and replied: "Going back to the emperor, the ministers and others have carefully calculated it, and it will take at least three years." This palace is more than the sum of the palaces of the two ancient countries. It will still take three years to put [-] troops from the Ministry of Industry into the construction, and there is no delay in this.

Gu Ye raised his eyebrows, showing power without being angry, and made the people standing on both sides tremble unbearably, but the time has already been tightened and cannot be tightened any more. It really takes such a long time, and there is nothing they can do about it .

"Back... back to the emperor, the project is huge and unprecedented, and the ministers can only do their best to complete the project as early as possible within the originally planned time." Mr. Zheng stepped forward and said respectfully.

Gu Ye nodded and waved: "Go down."

"Yes" everyone bowed and retreated.

Gu Ye stood up, looked at the layout on the desk, narrowed his black eyes, his expression was unpredictable.

"Gu Ye built the imperial palace on the barren land of Confucian City, what do you think?" Gong Qingpu asked with a frown as he looked at Gong Qingjun who was sitting on the wooden raft with a very idle expression.

(End of this chapter)