I'm so hard

Chapter 17
Theoretically speaking, it is the most profitable for the salt, iron, wine and tea industry to be run by the government.

But because the bureaucrats of the Great Zhou were not up to date, and the corruption and exploitation of ink were too serious, Zhao Yan could only adopt this kind of competition.

In a market economy, only when there is a situation where you scramble for each other, can it be possible to flourish.

After Kong Moshan, Chu Baolai, and Chen Siyu finished flattering Zhao Yan, they quickly went down to execute it.

The sooner it is implemented, the treasury can be enriched one day earlier, and they can't wait.

And Zhao Yan took a longer-term view. Although this method is feasible, once all industries are operating normally, the profits obtained are actually limited. If the Dazhou treasury is to be sufficient, more effective means must be implemented.

"Oh, it's really hard to be an emperor. You have to rack your brains so that everyone in the world can have enough food and clothing!" Zhao Yan took a long breath and began to think about how to make money again.

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In the afternoon of the next day, Zhao Yan took Hei Wa and left the palace again, while Shen Tuyi followed in the dark.

This time when he left the palace, Zhao Yan walked directly through the main entrance, walking in a dignified and aboveboard manner.

According to the practice of the Great Zhou Dynasty, if the emperor wanted to go out for a private visit, he had to inform Zhongshu Sheng at least three days in advance, and then determine the walking route, guards, meals, wine and tea before he could go out.

This has a whole set of complicated processes.

But today, when Zhao Yan left the palace, he simply informed Zhongshu Sheng that he wanted to inspect the economic situation of the people and seek ways to enrich the country, so he came out.

As soon as they heard "seeking the law of enriching the country", the eyes of the people in Zhongshu Province lit up.

The emperor, who has always been unconventional, proposed yesterday that the salt, iron, wine and tea industry should be changed to the form of private bidding, and all the ministers regarded him as the God of Wealth.

Such an excellent emperor, so what if he goes out of the palace for a private visit.

Not to mention seeking ways to enrich the country, even if you go to a brothel, as long as you don't reveal your identity, that's fine.

Zhao Yan is well aware of the temperament of these ministers, as long as he governs the country well, he can do whatever he wants, even if he likes to impeach Yu Shitai if he has nothing to do, he will only turn a blind eye.

After all, Zhao Yan still has an ultimate magic weapon that has been tried and tested: this emperor, I quit!

In the afternoon, Suzaku Street was still bustling and bustling.

Zhao Yan dressed a little more plainly this time, he didn't wear a jade pendant, and Hei Wa carried his wallet in his arms.

However, because he looks too handsome, he still looks extraordinary and extravagant.

On the street, you can see all kinds of pedestrians pulling Taiping carts, shoulder poles, and horse-drawn carriages to buy new year's goods everywhere.

Although the state treasury of the Great Zhou had no money, thanks to the relaxed economic environment, private taxes were not high, so most of the people were rich and willing to spend money.
As Zhao Yan was walking, he suddenly came to a beautifully decorated building with a colorful building outside. He looked up: Wanbao Building.

Zhao Yan suddenly remembered that he had asked Lu Nianwei for 100 taels of silver, and couldn't help being happy.

"Hei Wa, let's go in and have afternoon tea!"

Immediately, Zhao Yan and Hei Wa entered Wanbao Building.

Wanbao Building has four floors, the first floor is the hall, the second floor is private rooms, the third floor is accommodation, and the fourth floor is private territory.

At this moment, there are about [-]% of the guests sitting in the hall, chatting and laughing endlessly.

There are also some pretty women, holding pipas in their hands, performing for the guests.

Zhao Yan and Hei Wa sat down in a corner of the hall under the guidance of a mistress.

"Man, a pot of good Longjing, and some dim sum." Zhao Yan said.

Hei Wa on the side smiled and added: "One more... another pot of white water, and a big black bowl."

"I'm not used to drinking tea, and I don't like drinking water from small cups." Heiwa explained to Zhao Yan.

Zhao Yan nodded and smiled, then waved for Xiao Er to prepare.

Not long after, the lobby of Wanbao Building was already full, and some people moved benches and sat in some gaps, as if waiting for something.

Zhao Yan couldn't help being a little puzzled.You must know that this moment is the time when there are the least number of guests in the day, the noon meal is over, and there is still more than an hour before dusk.

At this time, Xiao Er brought up the tea and snacks.

Zhao Yan asked suspiciously: "Second brother, is our business so hot every day? It's already full at this time!"

The waiter in the shop could tell Zhao Yan was rich or expensive at a glance, and immediately explained respectfully: "Young master, there is something big going on in our shop tonight. Jin Renjun, the special envoy from Koryo, will spend a lot of money and will participate in our shop's special program Qushui Liushang. Claiming to fight against all the talents of our Great Zhou, if our Great Zhou loses this battle, it would be shameful, so those who came to participate in the battle today are all powerful young talents."

Curved water?

Zhao Yan couldn't help being interested.

He knows this game, Qushui Liushang, also known as Jiuqu Liushang, is a game popular among literati and poets, and only those under the age of 35 can participate.

Generally, nine people sit around a water platform. On the water platform, there are [-] cups of horny wine glasses flowing slowly, and only one glass of wine has a gold grain in it.

The contestants drink together, and those who drink the gold grains can sit in the village, and then come up with a poem topic, and the nine contestants will write poems respectively.

Of course, if the contestant refuses to accept after a round of competition, he can place another [-] glasses of wine. As long as the contestant can drink gold grains, he can write another poem and compete with the winner. As the champion of wine, if you lose, it will be double compensation.

In short, this competition only tests two abilities: drinking and writing poetry.

Except for the Great Zhou Dynasty, Koryo is the best at reciting poems and composing Fu in the surrounding countries.

The Goryeo Kingdom originally bordered on the Great Zhou, and its culture and history were all learned from the Great Zhou, but after they learned it, they insisted on inventing an ancestor, saying it was the cultural essence of their own nation.

The literati of the Great Zhou Dynasty never hid private goods, but all good poems and essays had to be printed in books.

Even military strategies and border defense strategies can appear on the bookstalls on the street.

Therefore, Goryeo bought all kinds of poems, books and military strategies of Dazhou every month, and gradually learned them well.

Last night, the special envoy of Korea, Kim Ren-joon, rewarded him with 1000 taels of gold, and was going to hold the Qushui Liucup tonight as a challenger.And let out wild words: If the Great Zhou loses, you must recognize the Great Zhou, which is rooted in Korea.

This is like admitting that Da Zhou is a son and Gao Li is a father.

Who can stand it!
All of a sudden, the young scholars in Changdan City were all gearing up, and all sighed: The time to win glory for the Great Zhou has come, and the opportunity to be famous forever has finally come.

And Zhao Yan is also looking forward to it. If the performance of the scholars of the Great Zhou Dynasty tonight really loses to Goryeo, then he will have no face to talk to the Goryeo envoy at the court meeting.

This battle can only be won, not lost.

At this moment, Lu Nianwei, who was walking on the second floor, suddenly saw Zhao Yan, couldn't help but smiled, and murmured: "My sister must let you spit out the 100 taels again today."

(End of this chapter)