Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Xu Wenshu stood before Emperor Jing's desk: "Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty."

Emperor Jing said, "What brings you here, Qing family?"

Xu Wenshu replied, "Your subject has come regarding the Qian Zhuang matter."

Emperor Jing raised his eyes: "What? Do you still intend to oppose the Qian Zhuang now?"

The Jingxing Qian Zhuang affair had become a widespread sensation, appearing in the reports daily.

Initially, when the matter was significant, many court officials submitted memorials to the court requesting a suspension, to avoid causing unrest among the people.

He suppressed it for a few days, and subsequently, the situation took a miraculous turn.

The reputation of Jingxing Qian Zhuang among the populace grew increasingly positive, with some even enshrining hundred-tael silver notes at home after exchanging for them.

Many people treasured the silver notes bearing the emperor's image, keeping them hidden away.

Later on, even ministers began experimenting with depositing money in Jingxing Qian Zhuang, and memorials criticizing the Qian Zhuang gradually disappeared.

Now that everything is fine, with no major problems arising, do you, Xu Wenshu, intend to sing a different tune again?

A hint of bitterness appeared on Xu Wenshu's face: "Your subject does not come with that intention."

Recalling how he had spent the past month...

Originally, he had decided to observe for a few days before reporting to His Majesty, but Fang Zheng's series of moves completely stunned him.

That Fang Zheng is like a monster; the extent and scope of the power he can wield in the capital are astonishing.

That would be one thing, mobilizing people to do things is nothing, but those unorthodox and bizarre tricks truly impressed him.

Who would have thought that Qian Zhuang could be operated in this way?

That deposits could be attracted in this way?

That customers could be attracted in this way?

Recalling that series of operations, his brain buzzed...

This young man, damn!

He must be a demon reincarnated; those things are not what a normal person could do.

Searching through the pages of history, one by one, there is nothing like this!

Fang Zheng originally had a trump card that he hadn't anticipated.

Taoyuan Medical Clinic and the Ancestor Master Association.

Taoyuan Medical Clinic is already a top-tier medical clinic in the capital, where countless officials, nobles, and common people are willing to seek medical treatment first.

As for the Ancestor Master Association, it is related to most of the reputable medical clinics in the capital.

The major matter of life and death must rely on silver notes to receive treatment; this one move alone is enough to promote the Qian Zhuang and establish its position.

However, unexpectedly, Fang Zheng was not satisfied and continued to have backup plans...

Ordinary Qian Zhuang need decades of credit accumulation to achieve some success, and a hundred years to gain a firm foothold.

But as soon as he made a move, he almost killed all the century-old counterparts in the capital in a month... Currently, the other Qian Zhuang in the capital are complaining, with old customers running away, leaving only a breath to survive.

Some Qian Zhuang, through their connections, wanted to appeal to the court, contacting the Ministry of Revenue, hoping to slightly curb the Jingxing Qian Zhuang's insane development trend, allowing the other Qian Zhuang to catch their breath.

But could he, Xu Wenshu, stop it?!

Now, the more he looks at Fang Zheng, the more he feels like a freak... It's possible that he'll be played to the point of his ashes being scattered if he confronts him head-on.

Moreover, Fang Zheng had already given him the Qian Zhuang's charter in its entirety, and even shared a copy of the internal accounts with him from time to time.

This is enough to show his magnanimity. If he is still endless, worrying about those things that may or may not happen, then he would be acting insensitively.

"Then what do you want to say?" Emperor Jing asked.

"Your subject wants to say that Jingxing Qian Zhuang's position has been established and is unshakeable. Your Majesty's prestige among the people is unparalleled and unprecedented. Therefore, in order to cope with the future impact of Jingxing Qian Zhuang, the court should make plans early and not stand idly by," Xu Wenshu said.

Unprecedented!

"Oh?" Emperor Jing chuckled, "So, you are not planning to oppose it anymore?"

"No opposition, no opposition," Xu Wenshu said, his face flushed red, "It is your subject who was blind and ignorant. Marquis Jianye is as ingenious as ever... It is far beyond your subject's imagination."

Emperor Jing twitched the corner of his mouth.

As the largest shareholder, he naturally pays close attention to the development of Jingxing Bank. Fang Zheng's showy operations really shocked him again and again.

However, unlike Xu Wenshu, who was stunned, Fang Zheng always plays some flirtatious operations, and he is almost immune...

"What you said is correct. The Qian Zhuang has achieved great success, which concerns the world. The court naturally cannot take it lightly. Do you know how much silver has Jingxing Qian Zhuang gathered from the people?"

Xu Wenshu hesitated: "Marquis Jianye once showed your subject the Qian Zhuang's account books. Your subject remembers that it should be more than 19 million taels... However, that was some time ago, and your subject really doesn't know how much there is now."

Emperor Jing smiled slightly: "Let me tell you, it is now a total of 27.23 million taels! And currently, it is still growing rapidly, without any sign of stopping."

"This..." Xu Wenshu was so shocked that he couldn't speak.

The growth rate of deposits has far exceeded his imagination.

Emperor Jing sighed: "Zheng Yi is definitely an unparalleled talent. What a terrible efficiency. He created a behemoth in just one month. If he continues to open branches across the country, I think it won't be long before the people of the world only know Jingxing Qian Zhuang and not other ticket shops."

"If we can gather the financial resources of the world, the court will never have anything that cannot be done from now on!"

As soon as these words came out, cold sweat flowed down Xu Wenshu's forehead.

A burst of fear surged in his heart.

Not for the Qian Zhuang, but for the emperor... Fang Zheng founded the Qian Zhuang behind His Majesty!

Then wouldn't His Majesty be able to do whatever he wants?

Xu Wenshu swallowed: "Your Majesty, your subject suggests discussing this matter with the court and your colleagues as soon as possible. Jingxing Qian Zhuang is newly established, and a more stringent charter is needed to protect the people's wealth."

Emperor Jing stared at him and said faintly: "Are you afraid that I will cause trouble?"

Xu Wenshu's heart tightened: "Your subject dares not."

"You dare not?" Emperor Jing smiled indifferently, "But Fang Zheng dares. Since the other day, he has submitted memorials to me for three consecutive days. He, who founded the Qian Zhuang, is even more afraid than you, and even wants the court to establish new laws to restrict the Qian Zhuang."

"What did Marquis Jianye say to Your Majesty?" Xu Wenshu's whole body slowly relaxed.

Fang Zheng can be so proactive, it seems that he had anticipated the hidden dangers, which is good news.

Emperor Jing sighed: "When you young people were young, you always spoke directly to me, why are you getting more and more timid as you live longer?"

"Zheng Yi told me that the Qian Zhuang concerns the people's wealth. Once it is used indiscriminately, causing panic among the people and a bank run, it may be a national disaster if it happens. I will not use it indiscriminately, but it is difficult to guarantee that future generations will act recklessly."

"What he said is correct. This world is my world, and I naturally hope that the country will last for ten thousand years, rather than be in chaos."

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